b Inuyasha b : Hm, I have returned. smiles proudly

(Everyone continues to ignore that fact.)

b Shizuko b : Did you hear something Lord Sesshomaru?

b Sesshomaru b : What kind of question was that Shizuko? gives a look of boredom

b Inuyasha b : Fine be that way. I just thought I'd tell you that Kagome has more candy. pulls out Kagome with another candy bowl of Hershey's Kisses)

b Shizuko b : Oh, yes, returning to the story for you wonderful loyal readers. By the way, it would be my pleasure to thank the following for wonderful reviews: Kagome'slatinversion, Eyoko, cRiSpY cReAm, Donna, and my favorite fan who I have heard from the most drum roll girlinterrupted! (We now move on to the fic!)

i b Chapter 4: Kikyo's Blasphemy b i

b Kagome stopped the car when she saw a figure entering the park. She sighed and picked up her purse that she knew that for some reason she would need. Putting her keys into the purse, she slowly exited the car and locked it. The lights flashed twice and beeped along with them in unison. Taking slow easy steps she headed towards the entrance of the park and looked around, being assured that no one was following her. b

b The cool breeze that flew threw the large woods within the area was chilling to Kagome and she had regretted not bring her jacket or poncho with her. She withdrew herself, bringing her arms around to give warmth to her in a small, welcoming hug. She sighed, her breath could be seen in the air and she now noticed a sudden drop of temperature. "Why is it so cold suddenly?" she asked herself quietly. She shrugged her shoulders, thinking it's nothing serious. b

b Inuyasha pulled Kikyo out of her long kiss, her frozen lips still lingering on his own; the cold that never could become warm again. He sighed, the scent of Kagome now arising, but Kikyo pulled him into another kiss, distracting him from the presence of the young reincarnation of the elder, and dead, miko. He held her close, fearing of losing her again if he ever let go. Kikyo smirked under the kiss, knowing that Kagome would approach them soon, and would see them together, destroying the girl's heart, making her want to die, and then she would have her soul back. b

b Kagome rounded a corner in the park and caught sight of what had been causing the chilly air. Inuyasha was kissing the Kikyo, the dead witch that was souly here for two purposes: To drag Inuyasha back to Hell with her and ruin Kagome's own life at the same time. Kagome felt tears swell into her eyes as she watched the two seeming to share a passionate kiss, something she had never received from Inuyasha. b

b Kikyo smiled at the sight of Kagome, but pretended to be shocked. "Look what you have done you stupid girl, you have ruined mine and Inuyasha's moment of peace," she scowled, not allowing Inuyasha to see the hidden smirk behind her heartless dead mask that she served as a face. Kagome could see right through it, and hurt passed through her body like an arrow that Inuyasha couldn't see what she had seen in Kikyo. Inuyasha stood somewhat shocked, remembering that he had sensed Kagome's scent before, but Kikyo had pulled him into a kiss before he could react. b

b "Kagome, I'm..." he was cut off as she turned her back to him, feeling heat rush through her body. Her fists clenched, and her body began to shake, her miko powers rising quicker by the minute. Inuyasha knew he had hurt her, but he couldn't help it, he still loved Kikyo and yet he loved Kagome also. He was confused and lost, his path was remaining a dark lane in a forest, leaves scattering his only trail. b

b "I hope you're happy together Inuyasha, you almost were before I released you from the tree," she heaved in a deep breath, her voice shaking as she slowly let it back out. "This is good bye I suppose." She began to walk away, not looking back, and never looking upon her memories of him. He was a mere shadow, a bug in her path, and he had been squashed quickly, never to return to her mind. b

(Inuyasha's apartment room)

b Sesshomaru still held his place on the balcony, his feet propped on the railing and his eyes closed lightly. He knew he couldn't sleep, the scream still ringing in his mind. Who had it been? He had recognized it, but wasn't sure who it was from. He shook his head, trying to rid the memory from his thoughts, at least for now that is. b

b The still air caught the scent of tears, and slowly drifted to his nose, his eyes opening slightly. The salty smell enticed his nose; It made him want to seek it out and find the one who was crying. He sighed, he knew the scent, he had smelt it before, but whose it was he couldn't put his finger on. b

Standing up and one last glance at the moon, he went to get dressed and seek what he was looking for. Not knowing who it was, he was in for quite a surprise. b

b Shizuko b : Well another chapter completed!

b Sesshomaru b : Yes, quite interesting that you put in some good use to my senses.

b Kagome b : You thought smelling my tears were good use? smiles hopefully

b Sesshomaru b : No, just that I smelt something so far away was good enough. smirks proud he had kept his dignity and ego intact.

b Shizuko b : Right…-- Well, until the next Chappie my friends!!!!