Disclaimer: I wished I owned InuYasha. I would have lots of fun with the characters... --grins evilly-- ...not that I don't already... n.n;;;

Warnings: Shounen ai, Naraku/InuYasha

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I'm so sry about the long wait! I was having problems deciding what I was goin' to do with Kagome. I finally figured it out, though, and decided to write. I kinda started another LotR fic, too, so it took even longer. You should be happy to know that I decided to post this chapt before the other. n.n Doesn't really help much, does it? --sighs-- I tried, I tried. I still really am sry that it took so long. I'm now on winter break so hopefully it won't take as long… well, it definitely won't take as long… I just hope it won't take too long. Does that make sense? --shrugs-- Okay... well, I hope you all will enjoy this chapt. I don't really like it, but… whatever.

Btw, ningen means human. I use it instead cuz it's habit from my Yuu Yuu Hakusho fic, and reading some of them. Just in case some of you didn't know that…

Evil Temptations

Chapter Fourteen

Doubts

Kagome gasped in surprise, seeing the hanyou. "InuYasha…" She was shocked to see him human at first, but she looked up; seeing how the sky was clear she was able to see that it was the night of the new moon.

She looked around; this time not seeing Naraku or anyone else with him. This got her hopes up and she almost let herself believe that he had returned to them, however, she caught herself in time.

The other three looked at the now human InuYasha in surprise. It seemed as though everyone had forgotten that it was the night of the new moon. He should have remembered, though, but he forgot himself!

"So… Naraku knows now?" Miroku asked, though it sounded more like a statement.

By the monk's tone InuYasha could tell that he did not like the idea. "Of course. He would have found out eventually. There is nothing wrong with him knowing in the first place." The hanyou said, trying to control his anger; being human didn't help any.

The others shifted uncomfortably at the hanyou's attitude. They then decided that they should keep their tempers in check, too. They didn't want InuYasha to run from them again. If possible they wanted to see if they could get him to stay with them.

"What would you wish for if you had the Shikon no Tama whole?" InuYasha asked, directing it at Kagome; getting straight to the point.

The four were taken aback by the question and really didn't know what to answer.

"I thought that you wanted to become a full youkai…" Kagome said confused, as was everyone else. All of them thought he did, too. Even InuYasha thought he wanted that. However, it no longer mattered to him. He didn't need to become full youkai for Naraku. His ningen form would probably be fine.

"What's going on, InuYasha?" Sango asked, voicing everyone's thoughts.

"Naraku is willing to give up the jewel he has, but he wanted to know what you would do with it first." The hanyou told them.

Miroku bit back a retort he was going to say about Naraku and simply asked him why he wanted to know.

"Because you could easily ruin our relationship or do something even worse with it. Of course, if that happened I would never forgive any of you." InuYasha said in complete seriousness, looking straight into Kagome's eyes.

The miko felt a shiver run down her spine, and it wasn't one of pleasure. She definitely didn't want to get on InuYasha's bad side! Even if he was in his ningen form, like he was now. The threatening tone of his voice alone made her think that. She had seen him in battle while he was human and knew how formidable he was even then. Naraku was lucky to be on his side now. She still couldn't believe all of this.

What I really want is to be with you. Kagome thought. That was the truth and she wanted nothing more than that, except for one thing…

The look the young girl gave him wasn't a good sign. The look was one of longing. Now he wasn't sure if she really wouldn't do anything that he wouldn't want.

Kagome opened her mouth to speak, but closed it, deciding to choose her words carefully. "I-I would really want to just stay with you." She said looking at her hands. Then she told the one exception. "But I would rather you be happy." The miko said slowly. That was the one thing she would prefer over being with InuYasha. Only his happiness. It pained her to know that the hanyou would want to be with Naraku way more than her. Just the thought made tear well-up in her eyes threatening to fall.

InuYasha stared at her for a moment, surprised. He thought she would do something unselfish but hadn't been sure. She hadn't been a selfish person the whole time he knew her, so why did it surprise him so much? Probably because of the look she gave me. He thought sadly. He felt bad for doing this to her, but he couldn't help his true feelings. It was impossible. If it were possible to just change feelings at will then Kagome could make herself stop loving him. That would solve a lot of problems. Although he doubted she'd want to. He didn't want to stop loving Naraku, after all.

"Arigatou, Kagome." /Thank you/ InuYasha said grateful for her truthful answer. "And I really am sorry for everything."

Kagome choked on a sob, and everyone stared. That was the most unexpected thing the hanyou could have said.

He is more kind and understanding when he's human, though. The miko thought. Oh, how she would miss him! She just hoped that she'd still be able to see him. Then a thought hit her: could she return to feudal Japan after using the Shikon no Tama and making the wish? She doubted it. After all, she wasn't able to go through the well without it on her. She sighed heavily. What could she do, then? She should just give up on InuYasha's love. It was obvious it would never be returned now. Only if she used the jewel would it be possible and she refused to force someone into loving her. It just wasn't right.

"Kagome?" Sango asked concerned. She had been calling the miko's name a few times but she seemed lost in her own thoughts.

"Hai, Sango?" She blinked at the youkai slayer confused.

InuYasha jumped into the conversation. "I was just saying how I would return with news. And please do not move from here. It will be easier to find you if you just stay." The human InuYasha gave a small uncharacteristic smile. He then turned and left.

When he was away from them he whispered, "Let us go, Kagura. I got my answer." One that he was happy with, too. He was sure Kagome wouldn't go against her word. She was trustworthy… for the most part.

Kagura came out from behind a tree and nodded, following the hanyou. He really hadn't needed to say anything, since she had heard everything that had been said. She had also been surprised by the miko's response. She couldn't really argue against it, though. Not like she wanted to in the first place.

The four watched InuYasha leave until he was out of view and then still stared after him. Kagura was far enough away from him that they couldn't see her.

"Well, then…" Miroku started awkwardly. None of them knew what to say to such an encounter.

"We should just stay here." Shippou stated, as if it wasn't obvious. InuYasha had said he would be back after all.

The others nodded and started to set up camp. They had a feeling they would be there for a while.

Miroku and Sango heard soft sobs coming from their left and turned to see Kagome crying. They let her be, however. Everyone knew how horribly this whole thing was affecting the young girl.

Kirara went to Kagome and rubbed against her legs, mewing softly.

The miko reached down and petted her absent-mindedly.

Shippou opted to stay away from Kagome this time. He knew that she needed time to herself. Any attempt to comfort her wouldn't help. It was best to leave her alone with her thoughts. Who knows… maybe she could think of something to help her sadness… if only a little.

Miroku, Sango and Shippou started up a fire. It was chilly during the day know, since it was getting closer and closer to winter.

It was silent as InuYasha and Kagura walked back to Naraku. The hanyou wanted to walk again, hoping to organize his thoughts before he reached his lover. However, he doubted he'd be able to.

Before he knew it they were already there.

He stopped in his tracks when he saw Naraku. He was resting against a tree, one leg drawn up with an arm draped over it. His head was back against the bark and he had his eyes closed. The setting sun sent rays of orange through the trees and onto his body; only increasing the beautiful effect.

InuYasha swallowed hard. "C-can you give us a moment, Kagura?" He whispered, still looking at his lover. The sight before him was just too… appealing.

The wind sorceress looked at the hanyou amused by his reaction. He was practically drooling over the sight. Then she left without a word.

InuYasha quietly walked up to Naraku, trying not to wake him.

All of a sudden Naraku's hand grabbed his wrist and pulled him into a kiss. The action startled the hanyou, causing him to lose his balance and he fell into his lap.

"You cannot sneak up on my, especially while you are human." The crimson-eyed man said, also amused by his lover.

"Oh, so you are saying that I cannot as a youkai either?" InuYasha asked, having recovered from his shock.

"Of course not, my hanyou. I am stronger than you." Naraku said teasingly.

"I don't know about that. But either way that does not mean I could not sneak up on you." The human InuYasha said as a matter-of-factly.

"Is that so?" Naraku said raising an eyebrow. "You shall have to test that theory of yours."

"Oh, worry not," he whispered in his lover's ear, "I will, and I shall prove my 'theory'"

A shiver ran down Naraku's spine. He pushed InuYasha to the side, onto the ground and straddled him. He kissed him deeply, their tongues battling for dominance.

They broke apart breathing heavily.

"Well, aren't you in a good mood?" Naraku asked with a smirk.

"I could say the same to you." InuYasha replied, with the same expression.

"Let us just say I had a very good dream." The crimson-eyed man said mischievously, kissing his hanyou again.

"And I just had a good conversation." The still human InuYasha said, he supposed it was time to talk about it, as disappointing as it was. He had really been enjoying this… to say the least.

Naraku let go of InuYasha and leaned against the tree as before this time, though, he had a look of disappointment on his face.

The hanyou frowned. Should have waited. He thought, regretting his choice. Even if it was important for them, it wasn't as if they needed to be in a hurry. However, he shrugged it off, thinking that they might as well get it over with. Then they could get to the real fun.

Naraku stared at his lover, waiting for him to fill him in on what had happened. By the hanyou's good mood he knew things went how he said they would, but he didn't know by how much they had.

"So, what happened?" The black-haired man asked after more silence. I wonder what he's thinking about... He thought. His lover had been oblivious to his stare. He had to be thinking about something hard.

"Oh, well…" InuYasha stuttered trying to get his thoughts back to the subject at hand. "Kagome first said that she really just want to… be with me." Seeing the flash of anger in Naraku's eyes the hanyou quickly continued. "However, she knows I love only you so she said that she only wanted my happiness. I could tell she was serious too." He said the last part in a whisper.

Naraku's anger disappeared. He trusted his lover and his judgment. Even so, he could still get more information from Kagura if needed.

"I told them I would go back…" He trailed off and Naraku knew that he wished to go back with the Shikon no Tama, feeling as though this was proof enough for Kagome's loyalty to him.

The crimson-eyed man thought for a while and InuYasha didn't interrupt him, knowing that this was a difficult decision.

"Naraku sighed. "Very well." He said, giving into his lover's wish.

It was when InuYasha hugged him tightly and then kissed him, that he was positive that he made the right choice, even if it would prove to be a mistake later. This made his hanyou happy and that was all that counted.What has become of me? He thought, shaking his head. He was too soft, treating InuYasha this nicely. His old self would be ashamed. He loved InuYasha, this he could not deny, but he failed to see how it had happened. No matter how much he thought about it he could think of nothing. Only that he could have loved him for longer than he thought and the incident with him losing his memories brought it out of him.

"Are you alright?" InuYasha asked, looking at Naraku worriedly. He had sat down next to his lover, enjoying the closeness they shared. Something seemed to be disturbing his lover, though. He had a far off look and hadn't responded to his name before.

Naraku was snapped out of his thoughts, realizing that his lover had asked him a question, but he had no idea what it was. "Nani?" /what?/

"What's wrong?" InuYasha asked. He remembered something similar to this happening before, too. Naraku had avoided his question that time. He would try harder to get the answer this time, though.

"Nothing." Naraku answered, easily lying. "Doushite?" /why?/

"You just seem distracted." The black-haired InuYahsa said. "You have acted like this before only once. I am just concerned."

Naraku turned and kissed InuYasha. It was a short one, but it conveyed his feelings all the same as a long one.

"Worry not. I was only thinking." He said, truthfully this time. He thought InuYasha deserved that much.

The hanyou sighed and let it go. He wouldn't be able to get anything from him. "Would you tell me if something was really wrong? I mean, you trust me, right?" He looked down at his hands, unsure about everything now.

Naraku lifted InuYasha's chin and looked directly into his deep black eyes. "If I did not trust you would I have let you go to the miko?"

The hanyou looked to the side, avoiding his lover's gaze. "But you sent Kagura with me…"

"That was only to ensure your safety. You should know that." He said sadly, hurt evident in his voice. His lover was doubting him now… "And if something was seriously wrong I would tell you in the minute I could."

InuYasha felt a lone tear fall down his check. Damn human emotions. He thought wishing the day was over already so he could return to his normal self. He embraced Naraku tightly. "I am so sorry, Naraku!" He knew how much his doubt had hurt his lover and he intended to make it up somehow. He would probably have to wait until the whole ordeal with Kagome was over.

Why did she fall in love me with me anyway? Most of the time I treated her badly. The thought baffled him, but this was not the time to think about it.

Naraku wrapped his arms around his lover and rested his head on his shoulders. He accepted InuYasha's apology, knowing that this whole situation was taking a toll on him, especially since he was in his ningen form.

InuYasha turned his head and kissed Naraku's cheek, still holding onto him as if he were his life-line, which was exactly what he was to the hanyou. He would do everything to keep his lover, despite his doubts earlier. He knew Naraku would never betray him, just as he would never betray Naraku.

What's with me and sap? It's makin' me mad. I need to get more angst goin' on. –grins-- Maybe I can have somethin' in the next chapt… --shrugs-- We shall see…

I'm surprised that you peoples are still reading this. Very grateful, though. n.n

Oh, and the next chapt might be the last… not sure quite yet. It is very possible though. Just to let you all know. Hopefully I'll be able to get it out soon anywayz. n.n

Merry Christmas, just in case I don't get it out. That is only a few days away now… Hope you guys all have fun! n.n

Review Responses

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MasterFranny – I know! I totally agree! I had Kikyou… Kagome as much, but still hate her, too. n.n;;; Yeah, I don't think the confrontation was exciting. I don't think any of the chapt was, but… whatcha gonna do? Oh, no! Not the Giant Fork! Lol… Sry the update took so long, btw.

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Wow… you guys. Thx so much for all the reviews! It's very encouraging and I felt so bad for not updating in such a long time. Plz forgive me! Even if I don't deserve it! ;-;

I just realized this… this fic has almost every holiday in it. Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas… prob'ly the New Year next… then what? Valentine's Day? O.o That's still a ways away…. Heh... don't mind that…

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