Summary: The Shikon jewel has finally been completed... but now what should the gang do? After the long journey they all head back to Kaede's village. None of them had really thought about it before but some of them still had big decisions to make... decisions that would in turn affect more than just the person making the decision. They thought the journey was all over but little did they know that they'd be having an all-new adventure. Confusion, deception, lust, depression, hatred/resentment, friendships, love, envy, denial, lies, happiness, and enchantment all start to show up changing everyone's lives. Read to see what happens...
Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or the other characters that appear in the TV/ manga series. Most people who love the series probably wish they did own the characters but we can't own the characters. It would be nice to own at least one of the characters though. –Sigh- I can only dream.
AN: Words in italics are characters thoughts and you should be able to figure out which thoughts belong to which character ;). Who knows how this story will turn out but I hope to get at least some type of response... I will respond to the reviews I get, just so you know :D.
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Chapter 1: How Could You?!!
Early in the day
Standing around Kaede's village everyone that knew InuYasha was resting after the long journey; they had finally found the last piece of the Shikon Jewel and it had just been fused all together. They couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the jewel that looked so perfect until they all decided to go off and do their own thing. Everyone at the time was scattered around the village so you had to look carefully to find who you were looking for. InuYasha just ran up to the first person he saw and started growling for an answer to his question.
"Where's Kagome?!!!!" InuYasha snapped at Shippo.
"How should I know... isn't she your girl?" Shippo snorted as he replied.
A vein on InuYasha's forehead pulsed and he showed his fangs. "She's NOT my girl! Get it through your head Shippo" InuYasha said as he bonked Shippo on the head a few times. Being mad at being bonked on the head for the thousandth time Shippo put a statue on both InuYasha's hands along with using his fox magic to trap InuYasha right where he was. As much as InuYasha screamed nobody came to help him and Shippo made a face at him before wandering over to Kagome, who was sitting by the waters edge.
"SHIPPO, I'M STILL HERE!!! IF YOU TAKE THIS STATUE OFF OF ME I PROMISE I WON'T HURT YOU ... much" InuYasha shouted but Shippo continued to ignore him. Shaking his head Shippo glanced back at where InuYasha sat, unable to move, rolling his eyes as InuYasha scared away someone that had tried to help him. Turning his attention to Kagome the small fox demon hoped that he would get some help from the girl.
"Kagome... InuYasha's being mean to me again"
"Oh... and why's that Shippo? Was it for a reason or did InuYasha let his anger get out of control... yet again"
"He was looking for you... when I gave him a reply he started bonking me on the head"
"Well that's not very nice..." ...but then again InuYasha usually isn't nice... he doesn't like others knowing he cares. It's just the usual... InuYasha and his big blown up pride. He acts so childish sometimes... ok, on second thought make that most of the time.
"Don't worry about him... he can't do anything, he's trapped by my fox magic"
"Shippo! ... Bring me to him... he needs to be talked to!"
I kind of guess I have to bring Kagome to InuYasha now... I hope he doesn't hurt me again, that big bully! I don't like him and I don't hate him... but what does Kagome see in him? That I really wonder sometimes... she acts odd around him, especially since we collected the last Shikon shard. I see her stare at InuYasha when he's not looking and her eyes have a happy and love-like look in them. Does she love InuYasha? Ewww... I think Kagome really does love InuYasha... and that's why they give each other gushy looks all the time. Maybe InuYasha was looking for Kagome to tell her... oh yeah I still need to bring Kagome to where InuYasha is.
"Ok...I'll bring you to him. On one condition... that you won't let him hurt me!!!"
"Ok ok Shippo... just bring me to him. I'll handle this situation"
Mumbling a lot Shippo brought Kagome over to where InuYasha was. "Could you please remove that stupid piece of paper Shippo used to prevent me from escaping...THE STATUE'S STARTING TO HURT MY HANDS!!!" InuYasha shouted as Shippo and Kagome approached.
"Settle down... I'll remove it...if you promise not to hurt Shippo" Kagome said. "...And I should promise this why?" InuYasha replied while rolling his eyes. Kagome glared at InuYasha who looked back at her with a sarcastic look. "Fine then... I'll just leave you there! That should teach you a lesson," Kagome said while walking off with Shippo. A cry from InuYasha could be heard as she headed off but Kagome just ignored it. With her hands behind her head Kagome zoned out into her own world.
InuYasha can be so rude... why doesn't he learn? Sooner or later it'll sink in that being rude won't get him anywhere... right? I'll have to admit that he's made my life complicated since I first met him. All the school I missed while searching for the Shikon shards, all the friends and enemies we've made, and all the things I've learned have really changed my whole life. At least I can go back to my own time soon... and I can catch up with my friends. I wonder what excuses Grandpa made up for my disappearance this time... he really does think of the worst lies ever. Who knows what I'll do once I get home. I've gone on a few dates with Hojo but he's definitely not the guy for me... he's gotten really annoying. He's full of himself now and he's always dating ten girls at once. Besides... InuYasha's the guy for me... even though I wont tell him. Even though his attitude sometimes causes problems I adore it. All his faults make him even more attractive. If only I can...
Kagome ran straight into a village house, soon after her face turning red. "Shippo! Why didn't you warn me or something?!" Kagome yelled but when she looked around Shippo was gone. From a small distance away InuYasha walked towards Kagome with a smile on his face and then just stood in front of her. "I love you Kagome... say that you'll be mine forever" InuYasha said as he took Kagome's hand and stared into her brown eyes. With her eyes twinkling Kagome stared back into InuYasha's golden eyes. "How... did you free yourself?" Kagome asked, slightly tilting her head to the side. "It doesn't really matter... just let me kiss you..." he replied, leaning towards Kagome's face. Kagome closed her eyes and leaned towards InuYasha's face.
Oh my gosh... InuYasha's finally going to kiss me. I've been waiting so long for this moment... he said he loves me! Umm... wait a minute, something doesn't seem right. InuYasha couldn't free himself since both his hands were trapped beneath the statue and he's been scaring away anyone who tries to help him... so this can't be him.
Right before Kagome's eyes the person she thought was InuYasha morphed and it turned out that it was just Shippo. "Ha ha! You actually fell for it!!! Now I know without doubt that you LOVE InuYasha... the look on your face was so funny! I wish you the best of luck trying to get him to be your boyfriend, it won't be easy seeing as he's stubborn to admit his feelings..." Shippo said while smiling. "Shippo!!! Don't tell anyone... especially InuYasha, he wouldn't understand anyways. He's in love with Kikyo and that means I don't have a chance with him" Kagome said with a sigh. "Who knows Kagome... maybe love is closer than you think" Shippo stated and then bounced off to who knows where.
Does that mean I still have a chance to get InuYasha...that he's not completely in love with Kikyo anymore? I'll just have to find out myself...
Kagome strolled over to where InuYasha still was. The poor guy had half fallen asleep from pure boredom and didn't seem to notice her presence. "I'm...sorry Kagome... for being mean to Shippo. It's just... something he said to me that bothered me because he was right. I was looking for you to tell you something... that I've been meaning to tell you for a while. Just please lift the statue off of me first..." InuYasha whispered, his eyes seeming to hide something. With a nod Kagome peeled off the seal keeping InuYasha there and also took the statue off his hands. Sitting down next to InuYasha she looked into his eyes, wondering why he was starting to act differently so suddenly. "So InuYasha... what do you have to tell me?" Kagome said as she twirled a strand of her hair.
Getting up InuYasha turned rigid and quickly put his hands into his sleeves. I want to tell you that I love you Kagome, but I can't. I don't know what I feel anymore... all of my emotions are mixed up. I still have feelings for Kikyo, they're ones that linger from the past... and I have feelings for you. I don't know how to explain it to you. I love both you and Kikyo at the same time and I know that I have to choose between you both. It's complicated and I wouldn't know where to start. I'm not ready to say those three words to you Kagome... but I want to say them. Those three words are 'I love you...' I hope you'll be able to wait just a little longer... I have to deal with those emotions I have towards Kikyo. Once I'm done with that I'll tell you how much I love you... please just wait...a little longer... for me...
"Kagome... I'm not able to say it right now but meet me later this evening, right here. I'll tell you what I have to say then... but for now I've got to go" With a blur of white and red InuYasha was gone from Kaede's village. Standing still, right in her spot, Kagome was a bit confused about what InuYasha had just said.
I better go check in with Sango and Miroku to make sure they don't worry about me... Where did they say they'd be? Oh yes, I remember... they said they were going to see Nobunaga; It's been I while since I saw him so I think I'll go as well. He's visiting in this town right now, I think Sango said he's staying at Kaede's.
Walking down the village road Kagome headed over to Kaede's house and saw that the door was already open. Heading in she saw Sango, Miroku, Kaede, and Nobunaga all having some tea. "Come in my child... at first I thought it might be Kikyo but I'm glad that it was you. Come... have some tea" Kaede said, stirring something cooking over the fire. As Kagome sat down she was handed a cup of steaming hot tea. Sipping it slowly Kagome sighed and felt comforted. "Glad to see you again Nobunaga" Kagome said cheerfully. Leaning over Nobunaga whispered, "I have something I need help with..."
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Running through the forest InuYasha scanned the surroundings with his sharp eyes. "Kikyo... where are you?! You know we have some things we need to talk about... so just show your face and let's get this over with" InuYasha bellowed. To his surprise Kikyo was already standing behind him. "Yes InuYasha... what do you want to talk about?" Kikyo said and sat on an old log nearby. "You know what I'm talking about... about us... about what happened! I'm here to get all of this behind us... we need to move on with our lives. I need to sort out my thoughts..." InuYasha replied, deep in thought.
"I know that it was Naraku that was the one that killed me... what more is there to say, other than I love you..." Kikyo said as she draped her arms around InuYasha's shoulders, and rested her head on his shoulder. Pulling himself away InuYasha shook his head. "Kikyo... I don't feel the same anymore. I don't just love you, I love Kagome as well" InuYasha stated. Refusing to hear this Kikyo brought InuYasha closer to herself. "InuYasha... what about all the time we spent together. Have you forgotten our past, have you forgotten the love we shared?" Kikyo said with a tear slipping down her cheek.
"I haven't forgotten Kikyo... it's just after all the time I spent with Kagome a bond formed. It's different than what you and I have..." InuYasha said while remembering the times he had with Kikyo, as well as times with Kagome. Things had changed since then... feelings had changed.
Kikyo... you just don't understand what I'm saying. I don't know how I feel about you or Kagome anymore but I have this connection with Kagome that I don't have with you. Yet I'm more attracted to you than Kagome. You and I share ancient affection and love for one another, but that's not the same with Kagome. I understand and know you better than her. I love the way your hair shines in the dark lights. I love the way you smile at me...but before I'm forced to decide I must see Kagome for one last time. Then I'll make my decision between you and her. I love both of you and it'll be a hard decision... but I am forced to make it.
"Kikyo... I'll make a decision between you and Kagome. I'll decide for once and all who will be the one I spend the rest of my life with. Just let me see Kagome one last time... that's all I ask"
"I understand InuYasha... I trust that you'll make a wise decision. I've known you for a long time and am glad that I can finally get over my hatred. I feel like a whole new person thanks to you helping me find the truth. You're the only one that truly understands me these days and I'd like to thank you for sticking by my side. Let's go see Kagome for a final time before you make your decision... after all, time is precious"
"Hold on because I can't guarantee that the ride will be a gentle. Hop onto my back and we'll leave right away"
With a small wobble Kikyo got onto InuYasha's back and held onto him tightly, not wanting to fall. Soaring through the air both InuYasha and Kikyo gazed upon the sight around the village. It's really changed since I died... it seems really different from what I was used to. Kaede's made the village a better place and I'm glad that she did. She always was a good sister. She may look a lot older but she's still my sister. I bet that's where that girl Kagome is, with my sister Kaede. My sister trusts her too much... she's just my reincarnation. Hopefully this last visit to see Kagome won't take long; I really want to know who he'll chose - me or her...
Landing on the ground InuYasha started sniffing to find Kagome; he could easily find her because she had a scent to her no one else had. "She's over at Kaede's place... I can smell her scent from here," InuYasha said. Walking quietly both of them headed to Kaede's house. Not wanting to disturb Kagome, InuYasha stood outside and looked in through the window.
At first he only saw Miroku and Sango but then he noticed Nobunaga sitting extremely close to Kagome. Nobunaga wrapped his arms around Kagome and hugged her. The thing that caught InuYasha's eye the most was Kagome smiling and slightly hugging him back. Before leaving, InuYasha saw what looked like Nobunaga kissing Kagome near her ear. A big tear slipped down InuYasha's cheek, but he wiped it away before Kikyo saw.
How could Kagome do this? Didn't she even care about what I had to say? I know that I love her and all but her going behind my back when I was going to tell her that I love her draws the line. I thought that she at least cared about me... but she doesn't. If she truly loved or even just cared about me she wouldn't be getting so friendly with Nobunaga; her action prove it. Fine... let her do what she wants, but she's going to pay for breaking my heart. I know just how to get back at her and hurt her as much as she hurt me.
Turning towards Kikyo with his hands clenched and his eyes hidden from view InuYasha said, "Let's go Kikyo... I don't want to stay here any longer". Taking Kikyo's hand InuYasha quickly pulled her away from the window and out of sight. A slight breeze was caused by the quick action but InuYasha didn't care at the moment; he was in pain from seeing that Kagome chose another guy over him.
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While talking to Nobunaga about his girl problem Kagome was able to solve it for him. He'd had this crush on a girl for a long time and he really wanted to know how to win her heart. To help him Kagome had given him tons of tips, ideas, and a list of what girls think is romantic. For once Nobunaga didn't seem like an idiot and he was really happy.
Nobunaga was so glad to get good advice and knowing he'd finally get a girl of his own he wrapped his arms around Kagome and gave her a quick hug to thank her. Kagome felt awkward about this but she hid her embarrassment by putting on a smile and slightly hugging him back. Sitting very still Kagome watched as Nobunaga leaned towards her.
"Thanks for your help Kagome! I must go now and finish the journey I started. I've put it off for too long and I must continue now... farewell"
Kagome watched as Nobunaga left but she got this odd feeling that she was being watched. A nearly invisible shake pulsed through her body. "Kagome... are you ok... you look distracted?" Sango asked after sipping her tea. "Hehehe... oh it's nothing you need to worry about! I'm fine, I swear!!!" Kagome said frantically, waving her hands. Both Miroku and Sango kept their eyes on her to make sure that nothing was wrong. When Nobunaga had whispered in Kagome's ear she could have sworn that soon after she'd heard a small breeze outside the window.
Unable to contain her uncertainty Kagome quickly got up from her spot, spilling her tea as she rushed over to the window. Looking around she saw no one at all but her senses told her that someone had been there. As Sango cleaned up the tea spill Kaede looked over at Kagome. She knew how Kagome's powers were increasing rapidly with all her training, but she didn't know what Kagome had sensed. As Kagome hung her head out the window she sighed, realizing that whoever had been there was now gone.
Hopefully Nobunaga wins the heart of the girl he has a crush on. It's funny because somehow I know he went to win the girl's heart right away. Hmmm ... there was something I was supposed to do later today. Oh... I still have to meet InuYasha. He didn't say when to meet him but I guess that he meant sometime around now. For now I've got some time to bid... I can't get InuYasha out of my head. He's so handsome but he can also be stubborn. I can't wait to hear what he has to say.
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Standing in the forest both Kikyo and InuYasha were talking. InuYasha of course was still in a really bad mood. "InuYasha... I already knew that the girl didn't return your feelings... just accept it" Kikyo said. Right away InuYasha shot a glare at Kikyo for that statement. "That's easy for you to say... you've never had your heart broken" InuYasha said, walking further away from Kikyo. The more InuYasha tried to escape, the more Kikyo felt the urge to comfort him. It bothered her to see the person she loved so gloomy.
"InuYasha... I just want to help you. If you let me help you I can make your pain go away," Kikyo said with her head hanging down. InuYasha turned towards Kikyo very slowly then looked into her brown eyes. Deep inside her eyes he could see love and compassion that had been missing before. Stepping closer to Kikyo he could see that she really did want to help him. Looking at her InuYasha reflected back the same feelings towards her. "Can you really make the pain go away?" InuYasha asked, his eyes full of innocence. Kikyo looked back into his golden eyes and nodded with a small smile on her face. There were many powers she had because she was a priestess.
Holding InuYasha's hand she led him to a secret spot near the village that only she knew about. A pure and clean pond sat there, the waters calm and untouched for many years. InuYasha stepped closer to the waters edge and stared into it. An image of him and Kikyo getting married reflected towards him.
"Is this what you want InuYasha? The waters show what your heart desires. Only you can see your own desires reflected in the depths of the water. When I look I can only see my own desires. We cannot see each other's desires, but we can make our own desires come true. Look deeper into the waters… you may see more. Depending on the person the waters may show you future events, events that are happening now, or past events that cannot be changed. This all depends on how strong your individual spirit is. To move on with your life you must not be afraid of the unknown"
As InuYasha continued to stare into the water more images appeared before his eyes. The first one was of Kagome rolling her eyes while glaring saying "Get over yourself, you're not that great!" In the next image he saw was himself sitting all alone in a ruined area, about to die. Then he saw a person with long black hair, sprawled across the ground and dead. Clutching his head InuYasha couldn't take anymore. "Kikyo!!! Make it stop… I don't want to see anymore!" InuYasha cried as the images continued, getting worse by second.
Kikyo splashed her hand against the top of the water distorting the image InuYasha was seeing. Once the ripples stopped InuYasha collapsed onto the ground beneath him. Holding onto his head he tried to make those horrible images to go away but they stayed at the front of his mind. The line that separates reality and unreality became nothing more than a blur for InuYasha. Not even Kikyo could prevent InuYasha from falling into the darkness.
When InuYasha was able to open his eyes again he was surrounded by nothing other than the darkness. A blinding light shone towards him forcing him to close his eyes. Squinting he was able to see Kagome standing in front of him with a glare on her face. Grabbing InuYasha's neck Kagome held him high into the air. Barely able to breathe InuYasha managed to choke out "Kagome". Her anger filled eyes pierced straight into his eyes, breaking his heart again once more.
"I hate you InuYasha!!! You're nothing but a self-centered half breed, and one that deserves to die!" Kagome said, grinning evilly as she squeezed his neck even tighter. "Please…don't…do…this…Kagome…" InuYasha gasped. Staring into his eyes the whole time Kagome just shook her head, seeming to get pleasure from seeing him in pain. With his eyes half open InuYasha struggled in Kagome's grasp, trying to free himself.
"I'm sorry Kagome… but I have to do this, you give me no other choice" InuYasha said as he hung his head down, hiding his eyes from her view. "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!" With one slice Kagome was severely injured, but didn't die because she dodged most of the attack. "You worthless half demon" Kagome whispered as she shoved a demon-purifying arrow into his body.
Collapsing on the ground dead Kagome died from losing too much blood. The arrow continued piercing deeper into InuYasha's skin. Ripping it out with force InuYasha threw it on Kagome's dead body and was about to leave. Surrounding him now were Sango, Miroku, and Shippo. Sango pointed to him and wailed, "How could you kill her InuYasha… you vile creature!"
Backing away from the group InuYasha tried to explain himself but they wouldn't listen. "I hate you InuYasha," they all said at the same time. Those four words echoed through his head over and over. Curling up into a ball he tried to ignore all their mean jeers but it was really getting to him. "Awwww… look at the pathetic doggy. He can't take what we're saying because he's so weak… I bet he's helpless and powerless now"
Kikyo walked over to InuYasha and stared down at him. Crawling to her feet InuYasha looked at her desperately, hoping for sympathy. "Please get them to stop Kikyo…" InuYasha managed to say. As he held onto her leg Kikyo kicked him backwards and made him land viciously. Sneering at him she started to walk away from where he lay. "You can't even protect yourself from your friends comments! You're even more pathetic than I thought you were… I'm leaving you for good InuYasha"
InuYasha struggled to limp over to Kikyo with a look of sadness spread over his face. "Kikyo… please don't leave me… I love you!" "You're words don't mean anything InuYasha. Now leave me alone now… or you'll pay the consequences" InuYasha wouldn't let go of his dear love Kikyo, he didn't want her to leave. Laughter erupted around him from all directions and they were all watching him. "Time to die InuYasha!!!" With that a bright pink light surrounded him and he felt immense pain.
Sweat ran down InuYasha's face as he woke up from his dream. Right beside him was Kikyo and she was asleep, looking like she was resting peacefully. Staring at her he couldn't take his eyes off her. The dream had seemed too real and what was even freakier was that he felt pain exactly where Kikyo had struck him in his dream.
That was all too real for my liking… but at least Kikyo's all right. If only I could say the same about myself. I've set my path now… I've chosen Kikyo to be the one who'll remain with me. I won't need to see that despicable Kagome again… she'll return to her own time for good and won't come back. Kikyo and I will be able to live a good life together without any 'distractions' to get in the way. I still need to deal with Kagome…
Standing up InuYasha prepared to go to where Kagome would be waiting. Kikyo stirred in her sleep and her eyes flickered open. "InuYasha… I'm sorry for bringing you to this place" Kikyo said softly. "It's ok Kikyo… I need to leave for a while" InuYasha walked away from where Kikyo still sat. Unbeknownst to InuYasha his lover Kikyo followed closely behind.
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Kagome was just heading out the door to meet InuYasha. Standing behind her was Sango, making sure that she'd be all right. "You sure you don't want me to come along with you? You know how InuYasha can be sometimes," Sango said happily. With a wave of her hand Kagome replied, "I'll be fine… I've dealt with InuYasha in situations like this before". Before heading off she gave Sango a friendly smile.
Kagome was a bit nervous because she didn't know what the thing that InuYasha had been meaning to tell her was. Wrapping the cloak around her she stood at the spot in the village where InuYasha said they'd meet. Kagome's eyes sparkled and she gazed upon the setting sun.
I wonder what InuYasha's going to tell me. Hmmm… I know! He's finally going to tell me how much he loves me! Shippo's hint gave it all away and I can't wait. I've been waiting for InuYasha to admit his feelings for me because I've been too shy to directly say that I love him. I wonder how he'll admit his feeling to me… directly or indirectly. Either way I'll still find it romantic. Look… here he comes now!
It was true; InuYasha was heading towards Kagome with his hands hidden in his sleeves. Looking at Kagome he seemed lost for words for a short second. "I've come to tell you something important Kagome… now listen up!" InuYasha said with his eyes full of seriousness. Kagome's cheeks turned red and she started to blush. "You don't need to tell me… I already know you love me! We'll be together forever!" Kagome said happily spinning around and jumping with joy. Getting closer to InuYasha she gave him a hug.
InuYasha was not looking at Kagome with passion but with a look of pure hatred. He pushed Kagome away from himself very harshly and glared at Kagome. When she looked up at InuYasha with tears in her eyes it only made him hate her even more. He just kept putting more distance between himself and the girl he thought betrayed him.
"InuYasha" Kagome said quietly, hiding her eyes from view. "Get this through your head Kagome… I don't love or even like you! I love Kikyo… she's much more than you'll ever be. All you are is a pathetic copy of her and you're not even pretty. You should leave this place and go back to where you came from you freak. I hate you!"
Tears streamed down Kagome's face and she found herself unable to move because of her deep sorrow. It was like she was being forced to watch what was happening. Kikyo came over to InuYasha's side and looked into his golden eyes with a look of affection. Both their eyes sparkled and every moment of them lusting over each other broke Kagome's heart like a piece of glass being shattered with a hammer.
InuYasha smirked at Kagome evilly then leaned towards Kikyo for a long and passionate kiss. As much as Kagome tried she couldn't look away and more tears streamed down her cheeks. Pulling away from the kiss after a while InuYasha was extremely satisfied.
Ha ha… that should teach Kagome her lesson. Now she's probably in as much pain as I am and she deserves it. I really wonder why I didn't realize that she would go after another guy before I got a chance to tell her. It doesn't really matter though… I have Kikyo. My Kikyo is much better than Kagome. Is she gone yet? Grrr… that girl still hasn't left. Time to be even meaner, and then she'll leave.
"Kagome, go away! I told you that I don't love you… I love Kikyo, got that? Just go somewhere else!!! You're dumb, you're weak, and you're annoying!!! I never want to see you again!" InuYasha yelled in Kagome's face.
Quickly standing up with a small stumble Kagome started to run away from Kaede's village, ignoring the shouts behind her. "Awwww… look at Kagome cry like a crybaby! She's so wimpy she can't stand any of my comments! It was never about you or your stupid 'friendship' Kagome! It was all about the Shikon shards!!!"
How could InuYasha do this to me? I loved him and this is how he treats me… kissing Kikyo in front of me and telling me he hates me!!! I thought after collecting all the Shikon shards things would be different. Why did he have to go and do this? I just wanted a happy life with him. I'm not appreciated anymore… I'll just leave this era and never come back. Things will probably be better this way… maybe my life would have been better if I had never met him.
"I hate you InuYasha …I hate you for doing this!" Kagome cried as she ran. She didn't even notice the others in the group since she was so depressed. "Kagome! Please wait… we can help you…" Sango said as Kagome kept running. She didn't respond to Sango though. "Something must be wrong… was it just me or did I hear her say something about InuYasha?" The only person that replied was Miroku and he just shrugged. With a sigh Sango looked in the direction where Kagome had come from. "Come on… lets go see what happened…" Sango said as she headed over in that direction.
Walking right behind Sango was Miroku and he had a sly smile on his face. Before he could even reach over to touch Sango's behind he was slapped on the face. Sango was one step ahead of him and predicted he would try to do this. "Miroku… now isn't the time to be perverted!" Sango snarled. Miroku just ignored the comment and held his hand to his cheek where a red mark had appeared from the slap. As Miroku, Shippo, and Sango got closer they could clearly see InuYasha and Kikyo laughing together and pointing where Kagome had run.
"InuYasha!!! What did you do that made Kagome run off crying!?" Sango said while giving a mean look to him. "Look here Sango… it's not for YOU to know. Besides, Kagome deserved all that she got. If you're really that curious I told her I hated her and told her to go back to where she came from"
"How could you?! I can't stand being with you any longer… you vile creature. Come on Miroku, Shippo. We're leaving these two behind…" With a nod both Miroku and Shippo followed Sango down the path. None of them looked back even once and they left InuYasha and Kikyo all by themselves.
"Who cares about them anyways… we've got all we need right here. All that matters is that you and I are together. We won't let them separate us… we'll be happy together and make our own new life. We don't need them anymore!"
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Kagome crawled out of the well and was glad to be home. At least in her era she knew that there were people who cared about her. With a large sigh Kagome ran into her house with a sad look on her face. "Kagome… what's wrong…" her grandpa asked, but Kagome didn't hear him because she slammed the door to her room. Her grandpa knew she needed some time alone so he left and went to tend to the artifacts.
Kagome lay on her bed, covering her face with her pillow because she didn't want anyone else in her family to know how emotionally hurt she was. All her thoughts about what happened flowed through her mind, nagging her.
I hate InuYasha after what he just did to me!!! He's mean, he's selfish, and he's rude… I don't know what I saw in him anymore. Who am I kidding? I feel this way because I still love InuYasha. He chose Kikyo over me… and she tried to kill him once Urasue brought her to life again. I don't understand… InuYasha and I had formed a special bond, yet he broke it to be with Kikyo. Stupid InuYasha… at least I most likely will never see him again.
Someone burst into Kagome's room, which caused her to look up. Seeing it was only her brother Sota she wiped away the small tears that had run down her cheeks. "Yes… what is it Sota?" Kagome tried to say cheerfully but hints of sadness remained in her voice. "I need help with a certain problem… and InuYasha's the only one that can help me with it" Sota said looking down at the ground. Of course Sota was talking about getting the girl he liked to like him in return.
Getting a bit squirmy Sota sat down on the edge of Kagome's bed. "Kagome… did InuYasha come with you to our era?" As he said this Kagome's eyes turned all fiery and she looked at him with despise. "Don't say that name again!!! That idiot is a traitor and I hate him! If all you can talk about is that half-demon then go away!!!" Kagome said with extreme anger.
A look of shock spread across Sota's face and he ran away before Kagome could release any more anger towards InuYasha on him. Even running out of the house Sota could hear Kagome hitting her pillow to get rid of her anger.
What's going on with my sister? I thought she loved InuYasha… she was always telling me that she really liked him. Now she's acting like this and says that she hates him… I don't understand. What could have changed between them that could make her hate InuYasha? Kagome hating InuYasha would mean that he won't come back to see us. I feel sorry for Kagome, but InuYasha's the person I looked up to. I don't think he's the person I look up to anymore… he's changed.
As Sota stood outside nearby his house he just watched the well. He didn't expect anyone to come out of it but he felt comforted when he looked at it. Sota didn't have a complicated life like Kagome's but he was still pondering why certain things happened. From the well a rattling noise echoed all throughout Higurashi shrine. The cold wind swept around the whole place and made Sota shiver. From where he was he quietly watched what was going on.
A hand emerged from the top of the well and then another hand appeared right after. "Ahhh… zombies!!!" Sota cried and backed further away from the well. When the creature emerged completely from the well Sota could see that it was clearly InuYasha. With a smirk on his face he pulled another person from the well. It sort of confused Sota because the person was a girl and she looked a lot like his sister Kagome.
As they walked closer to the house both InuYasha and Kikyo kissed each other in front of Sota. Sota frowned at InuYasha and could see why Kagome was so mad at him. What he couldn't figure out was why InuYasha had come to this era again. Sota's guess was that InuYasha was only there to cause more pain. Shaking his head he tried to hide but InuYasha spotted him.
"So Sota… where's your sister? Is Kagome even here or is she somewhere else?"
I can't let him get near my sister only to hurt her again… she doesn't deserve this. Somehow I need to trick InuYasha so he doesn't find her… I know, I'll make up a lie!
"Umm… InuYasha, Kagome's not here at the shrine right now. She went to see her friends from school"
"Yeah right… I can smell Kagome nearby! Step aside you little runt"
InuYasha moved him aside with his foot and continued looking around the shrine, trying to pick up the location Kagome's scent was coming from. Sota took the chance to escape and go warn Kagome about InuYasha's presence. Kikyo looked back to see if Sota was still there, but he was gone. "Let's move it Kikyo!" InuYasha said. With a quick nod she followed InuYasha again.
In panic Sota banged on Kagome's door rapidly. "Go away Sota… I want to be alone!" "…But Kagome!!! InuYasha's here and he's looking for you! That girl that looks like you is with him and they don't look happy! You better hide before they get here"
InuYasha's here???? He said he never wanted to see me again and he's here to bother me again. What if I don't want to see him? No… he doesn't care about that! It's all about himself and Kikyo. It always was Kiyo this and Kikyo that with him. Both of them have no right to be here… especially Kikyo!!! I hate her…
"Thanks Sota" Kagome whispered through the door and looked around her room for a hiding spot. Upon hearing footsteps coming towards her room she panicked and dove into her closet, hiding underneath a large pile of clothes. Quietly she closed her closet door hoping it would help prevent InuYasha from finding her. Sniffing could be heard right outside her door in the hallway followed by a laugh.
"Kagome's in here… I can tell by the scent coming from inside" InuYasha said. Kikyo just looked at him with a look of doubt in her eyes. "You can't go in there!" Sota cried, holding onto InuYasha's pant leg. Kicking Sota off his leg InuYasha entered Kagome's room and shut the door behind him to prevent escape.
"I know you're here Kagome! Just come out or do I have to force you to come out?"
Peering through the cracks in her closet door Kagome could see InuYasha searching all over her room to find her. When most of the spots in the room had been already checked Kikyo pointed towards the closet. InuYasha and Kikyo came closer and Kagome whimpered. The closet door was violently ripped open and something hit Kagome's head.
Grabbing onto the black hair he saw InuYasha pulled Kagome out of the closet. Soon as he let go of her hair she fell onto the ground and hit her head against the floor. With one foot on her InuYasha stood manically in front of her. "You know why we're here Kagome! Hand over the Shikon Jewel now, I don't want to waste any more time here than I have to"
"No!!! I won't do that! Why should I give it to you anyways? You're a traitor!!!"
"Three words Kagome… I'll kill you!"
That's what you think InuYasha… you know that I won't give it to you. Besides, I know how to deal with you…
"Sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, sit, and sit!!!"
The necklace around InuYasha's neck that Kaede had placed there glowed and InuYasha smashed into the floor many times, putting his back out of commission for a while.
I can't believe I forgot about Kagome's rage
InuYasha just lay on the ground not able to move at the moment. Looking down Kikyo looked over at InuYasha. Running over to his side she placed a hand on InuYasha's face. "Are you ok InuYasha?" "I'm all right but I won't be able to fight for a while" Kikyo stood up again and stared at Kagome with loathe.
"How dare you hurt my beloved?"
"How dare you come here? This is my family's home and we protect this shrine! Neither you or InuYasha are welcome here anymore!"
"Time for you to pay for hurting InuYasha you pathetic copy"
"Well this copy's going to show you how many time better she is than you"
Kagome grinned when she saw that she still had the can of pepper spray she kept around to deal with demons and annoying people. Grabbing the can of pepper spray she pointed it Kikyo. Kikyo laughed when she saw this because she was sure that the girl couldn't do anything to harm her with it.
Kagome pressed the button on the can and aimed it in Kikyo's eyes. It hit directly and Kikyo fell to the floor clasping her hands over her eyes. To Kikyo it felt like her eyes would burn right out of her head. From behind her Kagome picked her up by the back of her clothes and brought her over to the window. Once the window was opened she was tossed outside.
Kagome walked over to InuYasha who just scowled at her. Knowing he couldn't do much to her Kagome picked him up as well and tossed him out the window after Kikyo. With a thump he landed directly on top of Kikyo. "Humph! Now stay out and leave!" Kagome shouted then slammed her window shut.
Well the nerve of some people!!! I can't believe that jerk InuYasha had the nerve to come here and demand that I hand over the Shikon Jewel to him after he broke my heart! Besides… I don't think he deserves it. He'll just use it to become a full demon or for something idiotic. There are no real gentlemen these days… from now on I'll just avoid getting attached to guys. It's not worth all the pain and suffering.
Hearing the front door open Kagome ran downstairs. Her mom had just arrived home and looked a little confused. "Kagome…why's InuYasha and that strange girl with him laying in a heap in our yard?" "It's a long story mom" …and one that I don't feel like talking about right now. If I hear the name InuYasha one more time…
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AN: Well there it is… the first chapter to the story. This is only the beginning of the story and there's even more emotion to come as well as more events to happen. What will happen to Kagome? How will everyone continue his or her life after all that's happened? Will all their relationships deteriorate? What will happen next? Find out in the next chapter of "Too Bad For You"…