Disclaimer: I don't own YYH or Inuyasha!
Author's Note: This chapter is a new version of the last. The last one, Breaking Ties with
Kurama, was written during a bad mood. Therefore, I was making everything worse than
they should actually be...so, here's a better one. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Death& Kagome's POV&
I feel so confused with my emotions. I still feel the same way for Kurama as I did before,
but what about Youko? I know I love him too. Youko died for me, loved me, and helped me get
over my betrayal of Kurama. Argh! Youko, I know your with me...in spirit. I sniffled slightly,
holding back my tears.
"Wench!" a voice snapped in my air, causing me to jump three feet into the air.
"Youko!" I cried out my last thought in surprise.
"Eh? What?" asked Inuyasha, cracking his knuckles due to boredom. I don't blame the
poor guy, divination is so stupid.
"Don't do that!" I hissed, glaring at Inuyasha's slightly ruffled features.
"Why did you call Yoko?" asked Inuyasha, looking at me suspiciously.
"What's wrong Kagome?" asked Kurama, walking up towards me, his emerald green
eyes etched with worry.
"Uh...I....miss Yoko and Winter. Yea, I haven't seen those two in ages!" I lied, hoping
against all hope they'll just leave it at that. Inuyasha nodded his head, clearly accepting my lie. I
glanced at Kurama, he seemed to be out of it. I waved my hand in front of his face in hopes of
gaining his attention. Kurama blinked a few times before his eyes unglazed.
"This is the sign of death, child!" Professor Trelawney's voice stated.
"What?" I heard Harry gasp. Jeesh, the old hag is scary enough without her useless talk.
Harry looked way to uncomfortable, I took a step towards them, Kurama by my side.
"I think we should help Harry." whispered Kurama and I nodded me head dumbly.
"Professor Trelawney." I called, "Harry, Ron, Hermione, and I...." I started, but felt a
slight nudge from Kurama. "And Kurama, have been called to our next class early." Man, I'm
good at lying. Youko must really be with me. I smile slightly at that thought, earning myself a
curious look from Kurama.
As the five of us were ambling out of the dreaded classroom, Kurama asked a question I
dreaded to answer. "Where did you learn to lie like that?" Well, I can't tell him about Youko.
And I can't say I learned it from a fox, they'll think I went nuts.
"I've always been a good liar." I replied, smiling convincingly. Kurama wasn't fooled
though, but he didn't question further. I listened patiently as Ron, Hermione, and Harry told us
what they did over the summer.
Transfiguration class went by...quite smoothly. Neville somehow blew up his project yet
again. Hiei was unusually quiet, and I have a strange suspicion he is plotting something. I
shuddered slightly. I've never been on the end of Hiei's full wrath before, and I don't want to. I
faired the worst in class today. I couldn't transfigure...at all! My thoughts kept running back to
Youko and when Kurama called out my name in worry, I almost slipped!
"Kagome, I broke up with Katie." Kurama stated out of the blue. "I never really loved
her. I was just..." I blushed, what was he getting at? Please don't tell me he still loves me! What
about Youko? No, I can't fall for Kurama. "Kagome, are you alright?" My eyes widened, what
happened?
"Yes, I'm fine. Just tired." I lied, Kurama replied by grasping my smaller hands in his
larger ones. "Look, class is over! I'm starving." I tried to pull my grasp from Kurama's, but he
wouldn't let go. I gave up and pulled him along with me to the Great Hall.
"Kagome!" Sango called, walking over the Slytherin table, much to the distaste of the rest
of my house members. But then, that's their problem, not mine. Why do I feel like I'm being
possessed by Youko's personality? I shook my head slightly and greeted my best friend.
"Hey Sango!" I chirped. "Take a seat." Sango looked to my left, where Kurama occupied
the seat. Sesshoumaru occupied the seat across from me. Sango looked to my right and smirked.
She shoved Hiei unexpectedly into Malfoy and took the seat next to me. Hiei growled in
response.
"Bitch." Hiei warned low in his throat.
"Bastard, don't blame me for taking the spot next to Kagome-chan." Sango smirked. If I
wasn't so caught up with my own emotions, I would be playing matchmaker right now. I can
practically see the sparks fly between Hiei and my best friend. How cute!
"Don't you think Hiei and Sango make a great couple?" I whispered to Kurama, causing
Sango to blush a deep red. Hiei growled a warning at me, his red eyes narrowing into slits.
"I think we make a better couple." Kurama replied, causing me to be the one
embarrassed. That, was not supposed to have happened. The whole point was to embarrass
Sango, not me. "What do you think?" Kurama asked.
"I think your absolutely right." laughed Sango, "You two were made for each other."
Then what of Youko? I smiled uneasily, feeling my emotions twist in turmoil. The silence was
broken when two owls fluttered into the Great Hall. Wait, that's not right! Owls only deliver mail
during the morning, what's going on?
My eyes widened when both owls landed next to me. I tore open the first letter and read.
Dear Kagome,
Please come back soon! I miss you a lot! It's so boring here without you! I miss your
cooking, your singing, and your annoying tears. Please come back soon.
Souta
Eh, that was...unexpected. "Who's Souta?" Kurama asked, his voice laced
with...jealousy? "Is he your boyfriend?" I choked on the soup I was drinking and sputtered out
the contents. Inuyasha blinked, before shaking the chicken and soup of himself.
"Watch it wench!" shouted Inuyasha. I ignored Inuyasha's ranting about stupid females
who didn't have any manners. I could say the same for him, well, except that he's a male.
"Is he?" Kurama persisted, eyes pleading for me not to break his heart. "I heard you
talking to him over the phone when you accidently called me this summer. Have you
been...living with him?"
"Yes, I have been living with him." I replied, watching as the pain enter Kurama's eyes.
"Get your mind out of the gutter. I'm not a pedophile. Souta's my brother, surrogate brother." I
added, watching as relief enter Kurama's eyes. Now I know I'm going to hurt him when I say I
can't return his love!
I returned my attention to the remaining hooting owl who extended his leg to me. I
quickly unattached the letter and read the contents.
Kagome,
Kagome, please forgive me for ever doubting you. Please come home now! Something
terrible has happened! Do you still remember Yusuke? He...he died. His funeral is in a few days.
It would be nice to pay him some respect. You two were inseparable before they had to move.
You two have been friends up till nine years old. He came back to this town when you left for
Hogwarts.
Mrs. Higurashi
I felt tears prickling my eyes. Yusuke...dead? Why is everyone close to me dying? I
crumbled the paper before anyone could read the contents. I stormed out of the Great Hall with
Kurama running after me. Sango, Hermione, Harry, Ron, and Inuyasha followed in tow. I called
out for Cinnamon, my red dragon as I ran. I jumped onto Cinnamon's back as soon as I stepped
outside of the castle.
"Take me home, now!" I urged. We took flight.
"Kagome!" echoed to my ears, but I didn't look back. Yusuke, why did you have to die?
Don't you remember the promise you made to me? Even though...I would be the one breaking to
promise anyway. But still, YOU promised. I cried hot tears as we sped towards home.
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