Recap: "There is nothing I can do to help," Sesshoumaru said, "Her spirit is trapped in hell, not even the Tenseiga can get it back. Treat her kindly, and let her know you care. Only then can you get her spirit back, and even then, the chances are slim." Inuyasha mutely nodded. He still can't believe that Sesshoumaru didn't try to kill them. "Let's go," he said. Inuyasha ran out of the gates. "Matte!" The remaining three cried, running after him.
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-At Sesshoumaru's Castle (again)-
'That worthless half-brother of mine better thank me next time…' Sesshoumaru thought, 'He isn't a demon nor human, a disgrace to the world, a worthless hanyou!' Sesshoumaru satisfied himself with that because being the Lord of the Western lands, he had quite a lot of paperwork to work on. Then he noticed something he didn't notice before. 'Wait a minute…red stripes? Those are markings of an inu youkai!'
-At Kaede's Village-
The gang returned to Kaede's village a few days later. Despite the crazy advice Sesshoumaru gave them, they had no other ideas. So all of them tried to show Kagome they cared, even Inuyasha. Kagome's current situation devastated him, he was willing to sacrifice his pride for her. Inuyasha now knew that he loved her, and all the times she saw him with Kikyou! He can't believe how Kagome managed to come back to the Feudal so many times, knowing that she'll see him and Kikyou together every time. But not this time. This time, he'll make it up to her.
Let her know you care.
Sesshoumaru's words kept coming back to him. Sure, Inuyasha had treated her kindly, yet he has never told her he cared. Maybe he should confess his love, maybe THAT will get Kagome back.
'No way. That's not enough to bring her back, just three little words. She probably doesn't feel the same way anymore, not after all those times she saw me with Kikyou.' Inuyasha thought, 'But I'll have to tell her someday, right? Maybe I should tell her…What could I lose?' Inuyasha shook his head, hard. 'Only my pride! Plus I'll probably get humiliated. Miroku and Sango would probably lecture me about how I deserve it….which I do. But Kagome should know, shouldn't she?' And with that, Inuyasha decided to tell her that very night.
-A few hours later-
"ARG! I can't do it!" Inuyasha screamed. He had told Miroku about his "plan" but now, he just couldn't do it. "Calm down, just say it like I do," Miroku said. "What by asking them if they'll bear your child?" Inuyasha grumbled. Miroku sweatdropped. "Just go and tell her!" "Fine!" Inuyasha sighed. He had no idea how though. "Well than," Miroku said, "get to it!" "Soon…" Inuyasha said.
Inuyasha caught Kagome alone on a rock by a lake, staring at the moon. Well, sorta staring, her eyes were still kind of misty. Inuyasha thought she was doing better, he heard her singing a few hours ago, the first time she's used her voice since she died. "Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered. Kagome turned around, not looking directly at him, but beyond into the forest. "Are…you okay?" Inuyasha mentally smacked himself for that. Of course she wasn't okay! She died and went to hell for kami's sake! Kagome just stared. "Inu…yasha?" Kagome finally spoke to a person, though it was barely above a whisper. Unknown to him, Kagome's spirit was fighting desperately to get out of hell, to return to her body.
"I wanted…to tell you something," Inuyasha stammered. "I'm….I'm sorry!" he blurted out. Kagome remained emotionless. He took a deep breath, and words came tumbling out of his mouth before he could stop them.
"I'm sorry I couldn't save you from dying, for letting you get hurt, for not being able to kill Kikyou, and….for not trying to get your spirit back." His last apology was almost silent. He knew he sounded lame, but he couldn't help it. "I know you've seen me with Kikyou many times," Inuyasha whispered, "I'm sorry. Kagome you don't know how sorry I am!" he yelled out the last part, unable to hide his emotions anymore.
Tears threatened to fall, but he held them back. Why was he crying now? He didn't cry since he was a child, not even when he found out that Kikyou died. He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said, "I….I love you."
That did it. Inuyasha couldn't believe it, three little words, and that's all it took.
A bright light surrounded Kagome. A glowing orb flew straight into her mouth with such force she fell down. The light was so intense that Inuyasha had to shield his eyes from it. When he looked afterward, he saw that Kagome was standing in front of him, the brightness in her eyes restored.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha wasn't sure if she was completely back to normal. "I…have something to say too" Kagome said. Tears streamed down her face. "I forgive you for everything you've done. And I've got news from Kikyou too."
Inuyasha's eyes widened. News from Kikyou? "I saw her in hell. She…wanted you to know that the one who was resurrected by Urasue wasn't her. She also said she wants you to move on."
A long pause followed after. "I….know it wasn't her. I always knew it but…her voice and her looks were exactly like Kikyou's." Kagome smiled, then said, "You know what?" "What?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome hugged him and said, "I love you too."
-A Few Hours Later-
All's well that ends well. Kagome and Inuyasha returned to the village, and nearly gave Kaede a heart attack when she saw Kagome. Kagome and Inuyasha got into one of their usual fights, which started when Kagome asked to go home. Everything's back to normal, except…
"Look who's here," Inuyasha said. A red cloud was flying over the village, and landed right in front of the little group. The cloud disappeared, revealing no other than Sesshoumaru.
"So, it's true," he said. "What are you talking about?" Inuyasha asked. "When did you become a youkai?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"Few months ago," Inuyasha said, still confused at why his brother was here. Then it hit him. He hadn't bother to tell Sesshoumaru about the wish and the Shikon no Tama! Well, he was planning to tell him sometime…but with all the excitement he forgot.
"Seeing as you are no longer a tainted half-breed, I guess I should at least give you my respect. You are still of Father's blood," Sesshoumaru said. And with that he flew away on his red cloud, leaving behind a very shocked group.
"Will wonders never cease to amaze me," Sango said, shaking her head. "See Inuyasha? Miracles do happen!" Shippou said. "Yeah, I guess so," Inuyasha was shocked as well, but soon, he came back to reality and said, "Now if only Kouga would leave us alone…" Indeed, everything was back to normal…More or less.
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A/N: Oh my gosh! It's finished! –squeals- I changed a few things when a reviewer kindly (see flamers? She ASKED me POLITELY to change it!) pointed out that Sesshoumaru still didn't notice that Inuyasha was a full demon. So, I went back to change it! REVIEW! Please?
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