Alright, let's start with your FAQ's
(Frequently asked Questions)
Yes, the baby WAS Inuyasha's. She was given a forced abortion, and the baby was terminated.
Awful I know, but i'll make up for it. Promise.
Grr... So many of you want to know! Kagome will tell Inuyasha about the baby SOON! I swear it's soon!
Inuyasha will find out about the reason Kagome left him! When? ......SOON!
The reason Kagome left Inuyasha is spoken of in earlier chapters' people.....but it is because of......oh just read the chapter. The answer is right there.
The question of whether Sess and Kikyo will hook up......that's disgusting. Eww! I hate Kikyo....with a passion, but I love Sessie. Does that answer that?
A few of you asked if Kagome and Inu will hook up......this IS under Kag/Inu. So of course. Naturally.
Will Sessie and Kagome get divorced? They're not even married! Will they split? Ha.
Delilyah is mean to Kagome because she's very protective of her brother. Aren't all females territorial?
One of you asked a very good question. In an earlier chapter Kagome had instructed Ayame to take care of Pooky......so why is Pooky on the cruise? She didn't take the cat out of her bag......and therefore accidentally brought it with her. Pooky is the key to bringing Inu/Kag together. Praise the cat!
This isn't a frequently asked question (too bad) but it sparked my interest. Triumphantpicklej; my favorite band is Evanescence. My favorite movie is Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. Johnny Depp, um..........no. If you want sexy, look no further than the leading males of Collateral and Cat Woman. (Jamie Fox, Tom Cruise, and Benjamin Bratt) Thanx for asking!
Another question was whether or not Sessie knew about Kagome's inability to have kids. Well he doesn't. And he probably won't.
Do I know about the whole tube reversal thing...YES! I do know! If I didn't, I would now. Will it happen......I don't know. I haven't decided yet.
Okay that's that. Those are your answers. Any more questions....I'm sorry so many of you are confused. But have faith. I'm an avid Inuyasha fan. I wouldn't hurt the characters (except Kikyo and Naraku)
We Can't Be Friends
Chapter Twenty: The Reason/Infidelity
(A/N: This is a flashback)
Kagome snuggled closer into her soon to be husband. He kissed her gently in response. Her heart was burdened. It had been less than six months...and the ache hadn't left. She let her hands flutter to her stomach that should've been rounded due to eight months of child carrying. But it was flat. She sighed heavily, and he caught it.
"What's wrong?" he asked looking over at her. She sat up, drawing the bed sheet with her. The long hair she carried with pride swung over her face, hiding her grief effectively.
"Inuyasha, we've never talked about children," she whispered. He smiled largely, and sat up with too, drawing her to him. He chuckled softly, eyes sparkling.
"I hope they won't be a problem," he whispered in her ear. She shivered, and bit down on her bottom lip. She put some distance between them. Any more of that and there wouldn't be intelligent conversation.
"They......aren't. I don't know Inuyasha, childbirth is so painful-" she felt his smile beside her.
"Do you want kids Kagome?"
She hesitated. "Yes, I do."
"Then wouldn't it be worth it?"
"Yes....yes it would be....Inuyasha how many do you want?" He laughed.
"As many as you can give," he responded. Kagome couldn't help but smile.
"That won't be much unless you're considering adoption-" she stopped herself. 'That was stupid!' she thought as Inuyasha gave her a questioning glance.
"Do you prefer to adopt?" he asked a bit roughly. She waved a hand over in his direction.
"It's not like anything's wrong with Inuyasha. Many kids are put up for adoption, and not adopted. It would be kind-"
"A kid is not a cat, Kagome. There are many consequences that come with adoption,"
"And there are also benefits."
"Do you remember my sister Delilyah?"
"Yes, what about her."
"She's adopted Kagome-"
"And you love her like the real thing!"
"I do but that's not the point!"
Kagome quieted.
"Kagome...when Delilyah grew up, she constantly hurt my Nana by searching for her biological parents. She hurt me too. She always spoke of how wonderful it would be to meet her REAL brothers and sisters and her REAL parents....she dreamed of them embracing her and taking her away- It was so painful to hear her. I don't want that to happen to me."
"What if there's no other choice?" she asked. He gathered her to him again, pulling her into his lap, gently running his fingers through her hair.
"I've always wanted to be father. I've wanted to teach my children what I wasn't taught. I want to give them things I was denied, to raise them to love everything...I want them to grow to deserve what we have. They will be here when I die. They'll continue everything I was about."
"Inuyasha..." she knew she couldn't tell him. She couldn't hurt him like that.
"Do you understand?" he asked. She nodded.
"It's what you want most in this world," she whispered.
He sighed. "Almost."
She felt something die inside. She couldn't give that to him...she couldn't.
'Where is she?' Sesshoumaru thought as he wandered the Gathering Hall. He felt so out of place there, among the happy dancing couples. He scanned the crowed a second time. No Kagome. She said she was going dancing, and he told her to wait for him. He growled low in his throat and found a table to rest.
"She's going to be my end," he muttered running his fingers through his mane. He looked up quickly as a shadow fell over him.
Kikyo.
"Where's your fiancé?" she asked with a bit of sarcasm. He allowed her to sit, sighing deeply and massaging his temples.
"I was supposed to meet the insufferable creature at this spot, but she's not here...." Kikyo chuckled.
"Funny, Inuyasha has disappeared as well."
Sesshoumaru looked up at her sharply, eyes slanted. "Is that so?"
Kikyo nodded and looked up at the happy crowd with anger. "I believe they're having a fling. An affair," she whispered to her equally depressed companion. He looked at her with unbelieving eyes.
"Kagome wouldn't"
"Inuyasha would."
Their eyes locked in battle, and it was Kikyo who softened. The younger woman sighed dejectedly, and started to thrum her fingers on the table top. Sesshoumaru groaned inwardly. This was turning out to be his worse vacation ever.
A guy person came around with a tray of champagne. Both Sesshoumaru and Kikyo grabbed a glass. It was gone in no time. With a bit of warmth in his belly, and a haze in his mind, he glanced over at Kikyo again.
"Do you wanna dance?" he asked quietly. She looked at him, troubled, before nodding. They made it to the dance floor, dancing separately to the tunes of Brittany Spears (I hate her).
Without a second thought, Kagome bolted from the booth and through the crowded bar.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled after her. With clumsy hands he threw down a twenty and ran after her. She had quite a head start, and locating her would be difficult.
'Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit!' he cursed to himself, taking the route that seemed most likely.
Suddenly he caught sight of her long hair trailing behind her. He growled and picked up speed.
"Kagome! Kagome wait!" he yelled. The people on the boardwalk scurried out of his way. Those that weren't fast enough were bulldozed over.
'Why Inuyasha? Why do you continue to bring up what shouldn't be undone?' Kagome thought to herself.
With a ear shattering cackle, Kikyo started on her tenth tequila. Sesshoumaru watched her, only on his third but as drunk as it got.
"I don't know why I bother with Inuyasha. I mean...I mean he's nothing but a big douche bag!" she downed her drink and hiccupped loudly, only amusing herself farther.
"Kagome is like some stuck up prep ya know?" Sesshoumaru slurred. With a grin she nodded and almost toppled from her seat. (I love it when people get sloshed)
"Oh yeah. She and Inuyasha deserve each other...." she tried steadying herself by moving closer to Sesshoumaru, "I don't know why I bother with him!"
Sesshoumaru laughed. "You said that once already," he pointed out finishing his drink. Kikyo put a hand on his arm and rubbed it suggestively.
"You're so observant," she cooed to him. He smirked at her and tried taking another drink from an empty cup.
"Damn," he whispered staring longingly into the glass. Kikyo chuckled and took his hand. He rose and followed her. "Where're we going?" he asked walking obediently behind her.
"To my room," she purred. Mr. Johnson got very happy at that idea, and he didn't protest any more.
(End Chapter)
Beta Michelle caught an error. Inuyasha's eyes are a deep violet, not golden. Sorry for those who caught that in that last chappie!
And your reviews....they were so nice! Thank you everyone!