Chapter 5 "There Still Isn't"

Fion-Angel: Thanks for Reveiwing.

Zarbok: Hey, look. I updated. )

kagomesdance: I know the chapters hould be longer, and I apologize for that. I am on a very busy schedule at home and at school. I'm also working on writing a book for my graduation project. So, gimme some slack. )

moongoddess07: Dun worry. The step-dad will meet a quite untimely end, courtesy of our favorite dog-boy. As for Kagome and the well, I just realized that I hadn't explained that, which I also apologize for. Here is the explanation:

This all happened after the last battle (yes, naraku is dead. Howver, someone has taken his place). When the last battle ended, they had the complete Shikon No Tama. When they completed it, it dissapeared and sent Kagome back to her time because her mission was complete. Also, the well wouldn't allow her to return.

PhantomLogic: Thank you, and I'm sure you will enjoy the rest of the story as well.

Miss Kagosho: You flatter me! I'm glad you loved it.

Pirate Gyrl: Well, unfortunatly, things will not get better, more likely they will turn for the worst. But I'm sure Inuyasha will save the day.......

Disclaimer: Sadly, I still do not own Inuyasha. (picks up pitchfork at lawyers) I mean it! I will end you!

Inuyasha watched her as she slept. She looked so peaceful while she rested. How he had missed doing this. So long ago, he would sit in a tree and watch over this angel while she would sleep. It was one of his favorite things to do. Then, Kagome started to squirm and began to thrash about in her sleep. Inuyasha grabbed her and gently shook her awake. "Kagome, wake up!". She quikly sat up and looked wildly about, then relaxed when she saw that Inuyasha was there. "You were having a bad dream." he said, concern in his eyes. Kagome looked at the floor and tears welled up in her eyes. She hated this. Even now that she was back in the Fuedal Era, safe with Inuyasha, she still couldn't escape from her step-dad. He now haunted her dreams. No where to run, and no where to hide. Inuyasha watched her as numerous emotions passed over her features. He could smell the salty tears in her eyes. He didn't know what to do, to help this girl that he loved so much.

Suddenly, his ears perked up at the sound of a familiar voice. Two voices. No, three. 'About time they got back.'. "What is it Inuyasha?" Kagome asked. "Our friends are here." he said simply. He stood as Miroku, Sango, and Shippou came into the hut, all laughing and talkin with each other. However, when they saw Kagome, they became silent and shock showed on hteir faces. "Kagome!" Shippou exclaimed as he leapt into her arms. Kagome fell back a little when she caught him. "Oy! Be gentle!" Inuyasha snapped at the kitsune. It had been two years and Shippou wasn't as little as he had once been. But Kagome held him all the same. "Where have you been Kagome?"asked Shippou. I'm sorry Shippou. The well was being difficult and wouldn't let me through. But now it has." Kagome replied.

"We're very glad to have you back, Lady Kagome." said Mirouku. Sango nodded in agreement. Kagome noticed that Miroku and Sango were holding hands and Sango seemed to be pregnant. "I'm glad to see you two have been getting along." Kagome said, happy to see her two friends finally together. "Well, he still hasn't changed much." Sango commented as she felt a wandering hand. In two seconds, Miroku had a trademark red hand print on the side of his face. Yet, they both smiled. "By the way, Kaede sent some food for dinner. She's away with a sick family." said Sango, indicationg a basket she was carrying. "Yay! Food!" exclaimed Shippou. Inuyasha looked at Kagome then nodded towards the door once he got her attention. He stood to leave. "I'm going for a walk." he said,and then left the hut. Kagome got the hint and followed him as the others began to eat. "So, do you think Inuyasha's gonna finally have the guts to tel Kagome how much he likes her?" asked Shippou with his mouth full of fried egg and rice (good food). "Hush." Miroku and Sango said together.

The two walked together side-by-side down a path through the forrest. "I still don't understand, Kag. Why you wanted to kill yourself." said Inuyasha. "There was nothing left for me, Inuyasha.". 'There still isn't.' she thought to herself as she remembered Inuyasha running off to see Kikyo whenever he caught glimpse of her soul catchers. They walked in silencefor a little while longeruntil they reached a hilltop on the edge of the forrest. It was almost sunset and the sky had already begun to change magnificent colors of orange, gold, red, and violet. Kagome and Inuyasha stood on the hilltop, watching the sky. Kagome felt like she was in a daze. Everything was numb and she unconciously covered her left and battered wrist with her hand. After she had done so, she felt a strong arm wrap around her waist. "You don't need to worry, Kag. You never have to go through that again." Inuyasha said. Her expression still didn't change. Inuyasha still held her and they stood there in silence. He felt her shiver and placed his hoari about her shoulders. "Thank You."Kagome said quietly, holding tightly to the warm red hoari. "Keh, couldn't let you be cold." INuyasha said simply, and Kagome could tell that he was his old self again. Somewhat, at least.

"We should probably be getting back." said Kagome, realizing that the sky was now dark and the stars were already shining brightly. Millions of stars. "Why? Are you scared of the dark?" Inuyasha asked with a grin. "No, I just......". "What?". " I dunno. I'm just a little more jumpy than I used to be." said Kagome. "Let's go back. We need to go back to your time so that you can get your stuff." said Inuyasha as he picked Kagome up to carry her back. "My stuff?". "I'm not gonna let you ever go back to living in that place. So, you can stay in the village. " He said sternly so that she wouldn't try to argue with him. 'And stay with me." he said to himself. He carried her back to the village.

well, i hope all of you liked the chapter, and i made it a little bit longer this time.

Dead: Yay! Time for ramen!

Inu: Where?! I want ramen!

Dead: No, you can't have any. It's all mine. (stickes tongue out)

Inu: Why you puny human! (draws tessaiga) Kaze No Kiz-

Dead: SIT BOY!

Inu:( in the dirt again)

Dead: This human is anything but puny.

Keep checking back for more chapters! Until then, sayonara!