Well, I'm back, with a new penname. But I only got one review…thanks Ash, for the review… : P to you too. But this is an all time low for me. Even the worst story I've ever written got more then one review. #sigh# Oh well, this is my favorite story so I'll write it anyways. This is the last chapter; maybe I'll do an epilogue. Maybe. Moving on…
Disclaimer: I asked for it for Christmas, but I still don't own Inuyasha.
Shattered
Chapter 5
Owari (That means end)
"Inuyasha?"
I didn't even look up at Kagome, still staring at my reflection in the stream. "What is it Kagome?" I said dully.
"Inuyasha, I-I'm sorry."
"For what?"
"I'm sorry that you had to go through that. I'm sorry I wasn't there. And I'm sorry you think I'll leave."
"Won't you?" It was as if I asked in mild curiosity, but in truth everything was ridding on her answer.
"Oh Inuyasha! I never could! I think of what would happen if I left. But my life, it would be nothing without you there!"
I looked up at this, startled. "Without, me?"
"Yes Inuyasha, without you. I couldn't do it Inuyasha, life would be meaningless. I love you Inuyasha!"
"You love me?" I was dazed, uncertain.
Kagome nodded, her eyes hopeful, "I don't care what you are, I love you Inuyasha, the hanyou. The temperamental jerky hanyou."
Kagome smiled and lunged forward, tears flew from her eyes as she embraced me tightly, repeating my name.
Slowly I hugged her back, my arms seemed to fit perfectly around her small frame. "Kagome, I love you too." I whispered, my voice husky. Pulling back I lifted her chin and before I knew it I was kissing her.
I never wanted the moment to end.
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(Sora's POV)
I watched Inuyasha kiss the girl who would finally heal his heart and smiled. Turning away I jumped silently from tree to tree. My job was done now; it was time to move on.
That was not the last time I saw Inuyasha and Kagome. I saw them many times in fact. But they only saw me once more. At their wedding. They had two weddings actually, one in the future and one in the feudal era. I did not go to the future one, because I was simply too busy. I did see their first wedding though, the one here. Kagome looked so beautiful in her wedding kimono, and Inuyasha looked as handsome as ever, finally changing out of his fire rat robe.
I stood off to one side, hidden in the shadows of the trees, during the ceremony. Sango was crying into Miroku's chest, and the monk himself was smiling and putting an arm around the demon slayer, for once not using the opportunity to grope her. The small kitsune had been the ring bearer, and was trying hard not to cry as well. Even Inuyasha's older brother had shown up, with a little prompting from yours truly. He sat in stony silence, but I swear I saw his lips twitch, just a little. Perhaps he was thinking of himself up there, with a certain wind witch at his side (Kagura you dummies, not me.)
Soon the actual ceremony was over, and the fun began. Cake and dancing plus a large serving of laughter. They were going to live one eventful life I could tell you that. It was during a 'gals-only' dance that I was discovered. I was watching Sango and Kagome dance when a voice beside me said, "Are you going to hide in the shadows for this whole event?"
"Well you know me, I always did like the background work." I replied, looking up at the groom's amber eyes.
"I never did get a chance to thank you." He said.
"I know, you didn't need to. This is all the thanks I needed."
"Why did you help us? Help me?"
"Because that's my job Inuyasha. It's what I do."
"Are we ever going to see you again?"
"Probably not, but don't worry, I'll see you."
"Kagome said you called yourself my 'silent protector.'" He said after a moment of silence.
"I did." I answered, knowing what came next.
"Why me?"
"I made a promise Inuyasha, a promise I intent to keep."
"A promise to who?"
"That's a secret." I replied winking. "But you aren't the only one. I just don't know who's next, Miroku? Or Sessomaru?"
"Fluffy?" He exclaimed, amazed his brother even could love.
"Probably, Miroku seems to be doing well." I nodded to the dancers at Miroku and Sango, dancing cheek to cheek.
"What are you, some kind of matchmaker?" Inuyasha asked wryly.
"I guess you could say that Inuyasha. But that's not all I do."
Before Inuyasha had a chance to ask what else it was I did, Kagome called to him. "Come here you! As your wife I demand it!"
Inuyasha chuckled, as did most people and told her to hang on a moment before turning back to me.
Except I wasn't there.
Inuyasha was startled for a moment before he chuckled once more. In a low whisper he said. "For what it's worth Sora, thanks, thanks a lot." Then ran over to his wife.
I smiled and waited; sure enough another golden-eyed man came up to me.
"What are you doing here Sora?" He said emotionlessly.
"Oh, how sweet, you remember me."
"It is hard to forget one such as you."
"How are Kagura and Rin?"
"How do you know about Kagura?" His voice was still calm, but his eyes widened slightly in surprise.
"I know a lot of things Sessomaru-sama. I caused this to happened after all." I gestured to the wedding.
"I see, Inuyasha always did need assistance."
"Admit to Kagura that you love her yet?"
Had he been a lesser man Sessomaru would have choked. "What was that?"
"You heard me Fluff. Inuyasha isn't the only one who needs assistance. I'll see you soon." And with that I was gone.
I would always protect Inuyasha, and continue to help those around him. And when they all died, I would continue on my way, perhaps in search of others who need my 'assistance.' Or maybe I would stay and watch over their children, and their children's children. Until I too faded into dust.
After all, that is my job.
Yay! It's done! Oh yeah! Even though next to nobody read it...heh heh…
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-Kit (formally known as Samieko)