Chapter 5:Final Good-byes
InuYasha's nose twitched as the scent of Kagome's blood heavily permeated the air. He sped up, once again hoping that he would make it to her in time...
Just as Kagome was about to make the final slice, she heard something tapping at her window. She stood, still holding the knife, to open her window and see what was bothering her in this precious time of hers. When Kagome pulled back the curtains, she gasped and quickly took a step back. For there, perched on the branch outside her window, was a certain hanyou. InuYasha...
Tired of waiting for her to unlock her window, InuYasha broke the glass with his fist. He winced as some of the glass shards hit Kagome, but she didn't seem to notice. Then again, she was bleeding badly already... "Kagome!" Said girl laughed mirthlessly. "Well, since you're here anyway, I may as well tell you in person." She placed the knife on her wrist. "I don't know when I first started to develop these feelings, but somewhere along our journey, I fell in love with you." InuYasha tried to speak, to say something, anything, but Kagome cut him off. "It's too late, InuYasha. Even if you could save me physically, there is no way to undo the emotional torment I have gone through these last few years. I love you InuYasha, and I want you to be happy. By doing this, Kikyo's soul will be returned to her. Then you can be happy with her on earth, not in Hell. Just one thing, don't blame yourself. This was my choice." She smiled wistfully. "Thank you for showing it to me." Without warning, Kagome sliced her wrist deeply.
Sango felt a pang of hurt deep in her chest. Without any warning to the monk, she began sobbing against his shoulder. Awkwardly, Miroku rubbed small circles on her back. It was a small comfort at best. "What's wrong?" he asked softly. Between sobs, Sango managed to reply. "Kagome-chan..." That was all she managed before she was once again overcome by tears. "Shh..." Miroku quieted her. "Kagome-sama will be just fine." "No!" Sango cried, "You don't understand!" Yet again, she dissolved into tears. When she was in control of herself once more, she continued. "Kagome is hurt! Badly... I can feel it." "Shh... It's just your imagination. She is going to be fine." "No, she's really hurting, and InuYasha is just going to make things worse!" Sango took a deep breath. "Oh, Kagome! Why didn't I stop her?!" Miroku had no answer, so he simply held her as the sun began to rise.