I am so sorry about the long wait, but to make it up to you, this chapter isn't short, in my opinion anyways. I really enjoyed making this chapter, 'cause Kikyo's in it. I really don't like Kikyo, but I found it really annoying that everyone made her sound like a lifeless clay pot with no opinion of her own, and that she really never got angry at anything, and if she did it would be in a boring way, so here I gave her a bit of an edge, and she disses Kagome a lot, which she should do more often, 'cause it would make her a lot more fun to watch!- Okay, so hope you like it and please review to me, 'cause it's really fun! oh, and I'm still waiting on those story ideas...

Chapter 16

Inuyasha was facing the face of a pissed off dead woman. Kikyo was not happy about the fact that she was being left behind, because her once lover wanted to go chase the skirt of her reincarnation. And she wasn't the kind of person to just sit back and hope that Inuyasha will one day come back to her. No, she was going to fight for what she believed was hers. She wasn't about to let a little wench in revealing clothes take away the one thing she wanted. Death with Inuyasha, that was the best revenge for everything. Naraku would be furious that Kikyo had betrayed him, and Kagome would be left all alone. Ha! She'd probably be sad for one day, and then find another man's heart to flirt with. What a wench! She stared Inuyasha right in the eye, and saw that he was keeping something from her, and no doubt, it had to do with Kagome.

"Kikyo, what are you doing here?" Inuyasha's nervous tone, told her that she was in for a long explanation, something she didn't want.

" You act as if you're not happy to see me, Inuyasha. Why would that be?" Kikyo's calm demeanor spooked Inuyasha a bit. Her voice was boiling with anger, but it wasn't shooting out at him, not yet that is.

" Kikyo, it's just...it just that somethings happened." That was the only thing he could say without saying anything wrong.

" Oh. And I'm guessing that that thing, as you called it, has something to do with the girl who is said to be my reincarnation, is it not?" Kikyo was pressing Inuyasha between the truth and the pits of hell, neither sounding very welcoming right now. He chose the truth.

" Her name's Kagome, not your reincarnation. And yes, it does have to do with her." Inuyasha's little spout of courage was all Kikyo needed to burst out at him.

" She's nothing more than a reincarnation, and of course that thing has something to do with her. Do you think I'm stupid as to not notice what's been going on between you two? Anyone with eyes could tell she loves you. But do you love her back, Inuyasha?" Her voice was a bit stronger than before, and Inuyasha knew she was planning something, something that was not going to be good.

" Okay, she may be a reincarnation, but she's still a person, got that? And no, I don't think your stupid, because your right she does love me. And I love her back." Inuyasha stared straight at Kikyo, not willing to be backed down. He was ready to defend Kagome and himself from anybody endangering their love, even it that person was Kikyo, he's fist love, but not his last.

" You don't sound very convincing, Inuyasha. Or is it that you yourself aren't very sure of her proclaimed love for you. Huh, Inuyasha? Does she truly love you? Or, do you truly love her? Answer me Inuyasha." Kikyo's voice could penetrate through ice. It was so bone chilling! He couldn't believe what she was saying. That he didn't love Kagome! And that she didn't really love him! No! That's not true! It's a complete lie!

" What are you playing at Kikyo? You seem very intent on making it look like me and Kagome don't love eachother. Do you want to make me doubt my love for Kagome? Is that it? Well let me tell you something Kikyo, it's not gonna get me to go to hell with you! Not even if I were completely insane! You'd have to drag me down there, and I'm not seeing that happen." Inuyasha thought he was now in control of the argument, but once again he was wrong.

" And what if I am? Are you going to kill me like just another one of your demons that get in your way? Are you going to eliminate me to get what you want, just like when you masacred my village, to get the Sacred Jewel? Or is it that you just wish that I was already in hell, trapped for eternity, my soul never to be free again? Are you that cruel, Inuyasha?" Kikyo laughed a cold and dark laugh that seemed inhuman, as if another life form had possesed her body, to laugh a hideous laugh that made even Inuyasha shiver.

" Kikyo..." Inuyasha couldn't say anything, still haunted by her eyes and laugh, grim and evil, not even a trace of the Kikyo he used to know left in her. She was literally dead inside, only her eyes were alive. But alive with anger and hatred, not something worth living for, in Inuyasha's opinion. Kikyo turned and walked into the curtain of forest that engulfed her, ridding her of Inuyasha's sight for now.

Toshio's mouth hung open, stunned at Kagome's words. He had expected her to be agressive, but he didn't expect her to blow up like that. Kagome's words buzzed in his ears, until it clicked. He was the jerk father who never payed attention to his kids, and that never bothered with them. That was what he was in their eyes. Well it was time to set the record straight. To clear his name wasn't going to be easy, but he wasn't about to live the rest of his life being known as the jerk.

Morning had come, and the sun was begining to rise from the horizon, as if shy to come out all at once. It shown throught the kitchen window, lighting the room with bright orange and yellow. Kagome had not dropped her gaze from the stranger's face. He seemed to be thinking about what she had just said, obviously he wasn't too thick headed to take some insults that were true by the way. Rumiko stood by her daughter, shocked, yes, but still behind her. She had always known that Kagome had spunk, but she didn't know that it had no limits. Here she was facing off with her father, one of the most stubborn guys in the world, in her opinion.

" Rumiko, can you leave me with Kagome please?" Toshio's word surprised both girls, but Rumiko knew that Toshio was not going to just take those insults. He was going to fix it, and Rumiko had no doubt in her mind that it was going to changer her daughter's point of view.

" Of course."

"But mom-"

" Kagome. Honey, please just listen to him. For me, dear, please." She couldn't deny her mother anything. It was like a curse, and here was a prime example why. She nodded, and sat down, watching as her mother, her support, leave her in the room with the fairytale's dragon, one that was probably a firebreather.

Toshio sat quietly for a few minutes, until he asked a question. "Kagome, why do you think I left to America?" Kagome's face showed that she wasn't expecting that question. It took her some time to recover, but Toshio was patient.

" You really want the truth?" Kagome asked first, setting up the words in her mind.

" I want an honest answer. That's all." He didn't sound irritated, or mad, just calm and patient. Kagome took a deep breath, and then let it out slowly. The sun was now fully out, and shining brilliantly in all directions, illumintaing the entire kitchen, and Kagome's nervous face.

Yay, more reviews!

Replies:

Tranandor- I was happy to read your fanfic, which was very good by the way, and don't feel bad, 'cause i spend more time reading too, except it's for school, so it's kinda different I guess. I'm trying my hardest to update quickly, but for some strange reason, my homework never leaves me alone until I finish it, like at 10, so that's bad. But I'ma keep trying, just for you!

Red Skyies- Yay! I'm so happy that your friend likes my story! Maybe I should stop writing, just to see what she does to you next...Naw, I'm just kidding, I'm not that mean, right? Hehehe...Oh, your so nice! I love your compliments, and I really liked your last one, 'cause it makes me feel very proud that my story isn't like the other ones, and that it stands out, so muchas gracias, thanks! Love ya! (by the way, tell your friend that this was dedicated to her, 'kay?)

Guardian of the Hell Gate- You were of popular demand? Really? By who? Me? oh that's right.hehehe. Shouldn't it be the other way around? That my story is back by popular demand, and not you? I'm so mean to you, i'm sorry. Do you mean that people use the word like a lot? 'Cause if that's the case, the anwser is no, they use nice.Ha! And yes, you have to waituntil the rest of my chapters come out, that's if they come out...until then, peace out!-

Trunksgrl87-No problem, it's not hard saying nice things about you. Thanks for that, I worked a whole hour trying to finish it for you guys, which is like the hardest i've worked, considering that I had to do two graphs for homework. And hopefully the next chapters will come sooner! Lots of love!

Valese-You just don't like Toshio, do you? Well, right now, neither do I, but I promise he won't be a dragon for the whole story, you can just say he turns into the fairy godmother of the fairytale. - cute, huh? But, your right, for now, it's not that big of a problem, and I would do the same thing you said, I'd be happy that my daughter found someone like inuyasha, but it's probably because he doesn't know him, that he causes a big drama. ouch, are calling my story crap, MEANIE! No, just kidding, laterz!

Trilku-sama- Dudee? Hmmm. Very interesting. But, hey, it's different, that's for sure. Hehe! Oh yeah, she threw it all in his face, exactly what he deserved! I liked the ending too, I was very happy with it, so glad you liked it too! And I'll be waiting for your next review!

Inu-babe666- That's what I thought! I was thinking about what my boyfriend would do to me, and how I'd kiss him back, that's. if. i. had. a .boyfriend.::sob:: How sad of me, but glad I wasn't the only one! Yay! Your right, it would suck to have your father breathing down your neck while your kissing your boyfriend. That would totally ruin everything! Man, Toshio, you ruined it! uhhh! Hoping that you write back soon, Lots of love!

demonchik39-Oh yeah, I was right! See kids are only good to annoy, and that's it. - Yay for you, do want an update now? Huh, do ya? do ya? DO YA? well, too bad! hehe, just kidding. uhhh, I doubt they'll get better, it's just getting worse, but thanks for the good wishes! I love hearing from you too, but that's not gonna make my updates any faster, that'll only happen when my stupid teachers stop giving us tons of homework!::hint hint:: aww, i feel special now. I would love any ideas from you, even if they do suck, I'll just tweak 'em a bit. That's what i thought, too. Her mom, would totally support her in the real story. Definetely! uh oh, i just said totally, noooo! Oh well, peace out, and review soon!

AlixMM-God, that sucks! I'd hate to be in such a small class, 'cause then you wouldn't get away with anything! My sympathies to you, but at least you laughed in your dad's face by getting married before you could even 'see' a guy, that's hilarious! yeah I think she's older too. Your also right on the fact that he's being an ass right now by saying those things, and making her upbringing look bad. He shouldn't be talking. 'cause he wasn't even there! ASS! Sorry. It would have been very messy if Inuyasha was there, Toshio would probably disappear from the story! no, don't worry, he's not planning a marriage for her, it's just that he wants to make up for the fact that he wasn't there earlier, and that he's an ass right now!I think Kagome told him off good, for her and her mom, but I might have him get a good yelling from Rumiko, just cause it'll be fun to write.Hehehe! Love ya! Laterz!

Okay, so laterz peoples, and hope you liked it! Please review!