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I love my Reviewers! Thank you all so much! Now, for the responses!
caiyoko-Wow, these suggestions are great! I'll definately keep them in mind! I don't know if the characters are going back to Kagome's time or not tho, but there is always the hot springs....Keep reviewing! I love it when you do!
Goddess-Of-Anime-Thanks! I'll definately check out your fic! thanks for reviewing! I'll try to keep the humor level in this story up! Thank you! Oh, and I started reading your story! I'll review when I reach the last chapter you posted! So far I love it tho!
Fantasy-SealNope, I dont' like a Kag/Koga pairing at all! I'm a kag/inu fan all the way! Oh, and I hate kikyou. And the answer to your question lies in this chapter!
Ok, in this chapter things tend to get a little sweet, and the next chapter has a big making out scene. So, if you don't like that sort of thing, you can skip chapter four entirely. It's really not that important, just a little something I threw in their to deepen a certain relationship. So, here's the next chapter! Enjoy!
Chapter Three: The surprise of a confession.
Kagome jumped and snapped to attention, dunking instinctively under the water. And who should she see crouched on her bathroom floor? none other than the beet red, white haired half- demon that had hurt her so badly.
Instead of screaming, since that had been her first impulse, she hissed at him in the loudest whisper she could manage: "What the heck are you doing here?? Didn't I make it clear I never want to see you again??? Get out of here!" she herself was a brilliant shade of red, and her angry words were the result of all her frustrations and her embarressment caused by the silver maned fighter.
He winced once at her furious tone, but held his ground. He had a mission here, and would see it through. Kagome couldn't go with that wolf! She just Couldn't! He needed her more than that dumb wolf did!
"Kagome, " He paused, he could smell Koga's scent on her still, even through the steam and soap. There was also the scent of tears; tears that he himself had caused. And Koga had been there for her! Not him! Mentally berating himself for getting there after Koga, He steeled his nerves, battled down his blush, and looked the raven haired girl in the eyes, fighting the urge his eyes had to roam just a little further down...
Mentally hitting himself for turning into Miroku, he took a deep breath and began his apology.
"Kagome, I'm sorry. " Kagome looked confused, startled, and all around disbelieving.
"You're sorry? You love her, there's nothing for you to be sorry about." She died a little more; speaking those words made them that much more true. "I'm not her, remember? If she makes you happy, then by all means go with her. I won't keep you from your own happiness" Her tone was icy, frozen, she was battling tears at the flood of memories.
"I don't love her."
Kagome hadn't realized she'd been looking down at the water, but she snapped her head up. He was watching her closely. 'doesn't love her?' her mind was confused, but she managed a more intelligent answer.
"Of course you do! You always go to her, want to protect her, want to be with her, and she makes you happy. You always talk about her, compare me to her, how can you not love her when she's the only thing on your mind?" Her voice had rose, and Inuyasha winced. Her tone was angry, hurt, and betrayed. Exactly like his had been, before Kagome had broke into his heart.
Kagome had trusted him without question, never thought twice about his horrific demon form, she was still with him even through those few transformations. She was the only one who didn't look at him differently for a while afterwards. She had never left him. He was always by her, and it frustrated him to no end when he couldn't be by her side to protect her. 'So why do you need to be with her when she goes to her time? nothing can attack her there' 'Not true!' he argued with himself ' I had to defend her against the Flesh eating Noh Mask that one time, recall?? There are always things coming after her jewl shards. I need to be there to protect her. '
Kagome was uncomfortably waiting his response. She would have given anything to know what was running through his mind at that time. She was starting to get cold.... And the bubbles were already starting to diminish, taking away her cover...
"Your wrong" he stated simply.
"She's a human like me! she needs protection too! And you love her!"
"No she's not, and no she doesn't! She's got those soul stealers! They are hers to command! She tried to kill you, tried to drag me to hell with her, and she stays alive by filling her body up with dead souls! Not to mention she helped Naraku! " And, as an afterthought, he added: "Besides," he whispered, "she ain't human no more. Just mud and bones."
Kagome realized he was right; but what was he getting at? She asked him that very question " Just what are you getting at Inuyasha?" Her eyes narrowed suspicously; just what did he want? was he just toying with her?
"Dammit wench!" he yelled "Are you really that thick?!"
"Huh?"
He growled at her naivete. "DAMMIT KAGOME! I LOVE YOU!!! THAT'S WHAT I'M GETTING AT! HAPPY????? I SAID IT!!!!!" Blushing savagely, he bounded towards the window; he was terrifed of her reaction, just as he was reaching his escape route....
Timidly, She called him back "I-Inuyasha?"
"What?" He growled, looking at her over his shoulder.
Blushing sweetly, she asked a simple question "Honestly?"
"Keh" He turned around again, once again hiding his face.
She smiled at his back. She could say it now, without fear of rejection. "I love you too" She ducked underwater, trying to drown the butterflies in her stomach. Inuyasha looked at her, only her eyes, sparklling with embarrassment, were above the water.
She came up slowly, smiling as her head raised above water completely. He didn't notice his gaze slide down.... but she most certainly did.
"Inuyasha..."
"Huh?"
"Sit!!"
Uttering curses, he peeled himself off the floor in time to see Kagome wrapped in a towel, glaring at him. "That's for coming in and ruining my bath!" 'or improving...' cough Now Git! I need to get dressed you perv! Honestly! You're as bad as Miroku!"
Rubbing his head, he glared at her, standing indignintly in her towel, the very picture of feminine pride and mortification. Silently he laughed at her. Dripping wet, in a towel, she still was threatening him! 'Not to mention utterly beautiful; being all wet like that...'
"Don't make me say the 'S' Word!" Inuyasha only flashed her a grin and opened the window
"You're coming back with me when your dressed!"
She chucked a hairbrush at him. "OUT !!! NOW! I'M GOING BACK WITH KOGA ANYWAYS! I'LL CATCH UP WITH YOU WHEN I GET THERE!"
His face darkened for a brief moment before he left with a nearly silent chuckle, he bounded out the window, leaving her fuming. Convienently enough, Koga chose that moment to break through the door.
"Kagome! I heard you yellin'!" he himself yelled, sniffing as well. "That damn dog was here, wasn't he? what did he do to you?!"
Kagome glared at the fuming Koga. "Nothing Koga, we just talked, worked out our differences, and made amends. That's all. "
At his face, she added swiftly "No, Koga, he didn't see anything" 'I think...I hope..' she thought to herself silently while Koga continued to sniff around. (Literally).
Smelling nothing suspiscious, he turned to her. "As long as Dog breath didn't hurt you, I won't kill him...immediately"
'How reassuring.' She thought grimly. "Koga, will you PLEASE GET OUT??? NOW?" She glared at the wolf, who gave her a stupid look. She glared at him flatly before going to extremes; whipping a shampoo bottle at him. "DIDN'T I SAY NOW??? I DIDN'T MEAN THIS TIME TOMORROW!" Finally getting the hint, he darted out of the room, leaving her to shut the window and get dressed.
"O.K. Koga, we can go back to the fuedal era now." She announced when she emerged, still damp, but fully dressed from the bath.
"Are you sure you can handle it?" her mother asked worriedly, looking at her daughter. After all, her mother didnt' know that Inuyasha had snuck into Kagome's bath and made everything right with Kagome's world.
"Yeah mom, I'll be okay, promise." Flashing her mother a cheerful smile.
"If your sure, Make sure this young man escorts you to keep you safe. He's been telling me wonderful stories of his heroics." She said while gesturing towards Koga. Her mother was so naive sometimes.
"Yes, mom...." she was laughing to herself. Koga? Heroics? Those words didn't belong together in the same sentance. She would admit that he would protect her from anything though. She knew she loved Inuyasha, and she believed in him completely. She could easily face Inuyasha now, knowing how he felt. She would pretend like none of this happened, and simply go on with her life.
fuedal era
Koga and Kagome stood outside the well, talking in low tones. Unbeknownst to them, they were being evesdropped on by a certain hanyou.
"Kagome, are you sure?" Koga whispered.
She smiled at him. "Yes Koga, I'm positive."
"I could give you everything you need...."
She held up a hand to him. " Koga, I could never be your mate, my heart is taken." Inuyasha's heart soared.
Unexpectedly, Koga grabbed Kagome and hugged her close. She gave a small gasp of surprise, but didn't pull away and didn't hug him back. Inuyasha's grip on the branch tightened.
"If that dog-breath does anything to you, I'm always here." he whispered.
Kagome smiled again and hugged him back. "I know Koga. But I'll be O.K. Inuyasha always takes care of me."
They stood there for a little while longer, while a poor, defenseless tree was falling victim to a certain hanyous' squeezing claws.
Pulling away, Kagome said, "I'd better go, Inuyasha will come lookin for me any minute now. I should at least be ready for him."
Koga smiled at her. Then, waving, he shouted a "See ya!" over his shoulder and dashed off in his little tornado.
Kagome stood smiling and waving as he took off, and a very pissed off Hanyou came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her possessively, yelling after the dust cloud: "NEVER TOUCH MY KAGOME AGAIN!!!"
Kagome laughed at him, and she blushed when she felt him nuzzle her hair. "Mine..." he murmured into her raven locks.
Kagome smiled at him, relaxing into his grip. Turning so that she faced him, she cupped his face in her small hands, his arms still around her waist.
"Inu?"
"Hmm?" he was trying to listen, but her eyes were so easy to drown in. Big, dark, chocolate, expressive, he could find a thousand ways to bottle her sparkling eyes into words, and even then he wouldn't've covered all the ways looking into her eyes made him feel.
"What will we do about Kikyo?" Inuyasha went rigid.
"I'll have to kill her." He said emotionlessly, not looking at Kagome.
Kagome gave a gasp. "You can't..."
He buried his face in her hair. " I have to.."
She pushed him back. "You can't. " She said firmly. "But I can."
He looked at her like she was insane. "Huh?" was the oh-so intelligent reply.
"She already blames me for most of her pain. I can't have her hate you anymore. "
Inuyasha looked at her. She couldn't do it. He wouldn't let her. But, deciding to humor her, he asked her: "And how do you plan to do this?"
"I'll hug her." (A/N, I know this sounds wierd, but I couldn't come up with anything else; sorry)
"Come again???"
"You heard me; she has a piece of my soul. My own soul is almost complete; it will be enough to draw my soul back from her body, thus killing her."
Inuyasha was frozen. Such a simple, yet brilliant idea. Yet it seemed so wrong. He had no clue what it was, but he knew she could not go through with this. He had to be the one to kill Kikyou, but could he?
Knowing Inuyasha was about to protest, she continued. "Do you remember killing those clay and mud statues outside of Urasue's (A/N; Spelling?) castle? Do you remember how easy it was? That's the way it would be with Kikyou, but she has Miko powers like me. You would die by touching her when she flares that power. I, however, am immune to it, because I'm a miko. I will be the only one able to get close enough to her to even think about touching her, let alone killing her."
Even to Inuyasha, the plan made perfect sense. He could not disagree. He relaxed his shoulders.
"Alright. But promise me one thing?"
"What?"
"Be careful. I don't want you to get hurt or killed, dammit! I won't have my future mate dying on me!" A horrified look overtook his features, and he let go of Kagome, blushing like mad. "I-I mean no! I just ..Agh! "
Kagome's face was positively glowing at the Hanyou's frustration, and the fact he'd just let something slip he shouldn't've. Before he could stumble over his own words anymore, she came up and held him close to her.
"Inuyasha, I don't care what the risk involved. I don't care if I'm forever disowned. I would happily be your mate, and live the rest of my life with you."
Inuyasha's blush started to melt into a smile, the warmth radiating in his eyes. "Honestly?"
"Have I ever once lied to you about anything?"
He smiled, not a cocky smirk either. A true, genuine smile that made Kagome's breath catch and her heart race uncontrollably. It was so warm, so tender, so vulnerable. She seriously doubted if anyone besides her had ever seen that smile.
She could've melted on the spot. In the next instant, his lips seared hers in a binding kiss, a kiss that would forever be emblazoned into Kagome's memory. He poured out all of the pent-up emotion he had been unable to express in words. Hope, love, laughter, happiness, relief, tenderness, everything Kagome had originally thought she wanted in a guy were in Inuyasha's heart, somewhere. She felt them in this sweet , slow kiss. It was gentle, it was loving, it was...
Perfect. That was the only word a shaky-kneed Kagome's mind could comprehend as his arms supported her, as she could not have stood on her own at that moment. resting her head on Inuyasha's chest, the world and time seemed to stop just for them as they stood there, embracing one another, at least until someone had to ruin it...
"I'm sorry, was I interrupting something?" A smirking Miroku stepped from the woods, having witnessed the whole thing.
It's amazing how far weak knees will carry you in a moment of embarrasment. Kagome's legs certainly took her far; all the way to the edge of the woods, a good twenty yards from Inuyasha.
"MIROKU....." Inuyasha growled. The monk gulped.
"I should go check on Sango now..." He ran extremely fast towards the hut, away from the hanyou's menacing glare.
"GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE MIROKU! I AIN'T THROUGH WITH YOU YET! YOU SHIT FACED LITTLE WEASLE! COME' ERE!! " He took off after the monk, chasing him like Miroku had just told someone something he didn't want them to know...."YOU LITTLE BASTARD! COME HERE!!!!!"
Kagome, Still crimson, yelled "SIT!" to keep him from killing the monk. He was, after all, one of her friends.
Thunk Inuyasha, meet dirt. Dirt, meet Inuyasha.
"WENCH!" He screamed from his crater. There seemed to be alot of those around this forest...
Kagome knelt besides him. She couldn't resist tweaking his ears, gently scratching them at the base, slowly running one finger up to the tip and back down....
She was shocked to find a white- haired head in her lap a second later, purring like mad at her ministrations. Smiling softly, She continued to play with the little white doggy ears she couldn't help but find endearing. Inuyasha purred loudly. She didn't know dogs could purr...it was more like a low growl of pleasure, really, that came out like a purr.
Inuyasha snapped his eyes open. What the hell was he doin? but that felt really good....NO! He looked at Kagome, who was thoroughly entranced by his ears and his reactions. She was enjoying this more than him! now that just wasn't fair.....
Ok, I know this chapter contains some out of characterness on Inu's part, but trust me, there's gonna b alot more comin up. Maybe not from him, but definately some other characters. The next chapter is romance novel type stuff; it just basically continues right where Kagome and Inu left off. If you don't like stuff like that, then skip it! It's not really important anyways! Don't forget to Review! The more reviews, the more motivation I have to update! thanx!
-crystal aka shorty40
I love my Reviewers! Thank you all so much! Now, for the responses!
caiyoko-Wow, these suggestions are great! I'll definately keep them in mind! I don't know if the characters are going back to Kagome's time or not tho, but there is always the hot springs....Keep reviewing! I love it when you do!
Goddess-Of-Anime-Thanks! I'll definately check out your fic! thanks for reviewing! I'll try to keep the humor level in this story up! Thank you! Oh, and I started reading your story! I'll review when I reach the last chapter you posted! So far I love it tho!
Fantasy-SealNope, I dont' like a Kag/Koga pairing at all! I'm a kag/inu fan all the way! Oh, and I hate kikyou. And the answer to your question lies in this chapter!
Ok, in this chapter things tend to get a little sweet, and the next chapter has a big making out scene. So, if you don't like that sort of thing, you can skip chapter four entirely. It's really not that important, just a little something I threw in their to deepen a certain relationship. So, here's the next chapter! Enjoy!
Chapter Three: The surprise of a confession.
Kagome jumped and snapped to attention, dunking instinctively under the water. And who should she see crouched on her bathroom floor? none other than the beet red, white haired half- demon that had hurt her so badly.
Instead of screaming, since that had been her first impulse, she hissed at him in the loudest whisper she could manage: "What the heck are you doing here?? Didn't I make it clear I never want to see you again??? Get out of here!" she herself was a brilliant shade of red, and her angry words were the result of all her frustrations and her embarressment caused by the silver maned fighter.
He winced once at her furious tone, but held his ground. He had a mission here, and would see it through. Kagome couldn't go with that wolf! She just Couldn't! He needed her more than that dumb wolf did!
"Kagome, " He paused, he could smell Koga's scent on her still, even through the steam and soap. There was also the scent of tears; tears that he himself had caused. And Koga had been there for her! Not him! Mentally berating himself for getting there after Koga, He steeled his nerves, battled down his blush, and looked the raven haired girl in the eyes, fighting the urge his eyes had to roam just a little further down...
Mentally hitting himself for turning into Miroku, he took a deep breath and began his apology.
"Kagome, I'm sorry. " Kagome looked confused, startled, and all around disbelieving.
"You're sorry? You love her, there's nothing for you to be sorry about." She died a little more; speaking those words made them that much more true. "I'm not her, remember? If she makes you happy, then by all means go with her. I won't keep you from your own happiness" Her tone was icy, frozen, she was battling tears at the flood of memories.
"I don't love her."
Kagome hadn't realized she'd been looking down at the water, but she snapped her head up. He was watching her closely. 'doesn't love her?' her mind was confused, but she managed a more intelligent answer.
"Of course you do! You always go to her, want to protect her, want to be with her, and she makes you happy. You always talk about her, compare me to her, how can you not love her when she's the only thing on your mind?" Her voice had rose, and Inuyasha winced. Her tone was angry, hurt, and betrayed. Exactly like his had been, before Kagome had broke into his heart.
Kagome had trusted him without question, never thought twice about his horrific demon form, she was still with him even through those few transformations. She was the only one who didn't look at him differently for a while afterwards. She had never left him. He was always by her, and it frustrated him to no end when he couldn't be by her side to protect her. 'So why do you need to be with her when she goes to her time? nothing can attack her there' 'Not true!' he argued with himself ' I had to defend her against the Flesh eating Noh Mask that one time, recall?? There are always things coming after her jewl shards. I need to be there to protect her. '
Kagome was uncomfortably waiting his response. She would have given anything to know what was running through his mind at that time. She was starting to get cold.... And the bubbles were already starting to diminish, taking away her cover...
"Your wrong" he stated simply.
"She's a human like me! she needs protection too! And you love her!"
"No she's not, and no she doesn't! She's got those soul stealers! They are hers to command! She tried to kill you, tried to drag me to hell with her, and she stays alive by filling her body up with dead souls! Not to mention she helped Naraku! " And, as an afterthought, he added: "Besides," he whispered, "she ain't human no more. Just mud and bones."
Kagome realized he was right; but what was he getting at? She asked him that very question " Just what are you getting at Inuyasha?" Her eyes narrowed suspicously; just what did he want? was he just toying with her?
"Dammit wench!" he yelled "Are you really that thick?!"
"Huh?"
He growled at her naivete. "DAMMIT KAGOME! I LOVE YOU!!! THAT'S WHAT I'M GETTING AT! HAPPY????? I SAID IT!!!!!" Blushing savagely, he bounded towards the window; he was terrifed of her reaction, just as he was reaching his escape route....
Timidly, She called him back "I-Inuyasha?"
"What?" He growled, looking at her over his shoulder.
Blushing sweetly, she asked a simple question "Honestly?"
"Keh" He turned around again, once again hiding his face.
She smiled at his back. She could say it now, without fear of rejection. "I love you too" She ducked underwater, trying to drown the butterflies in her stomach. Inuyasha looked at her, only her eyes, sparklling with embarrassment, were above the water.
She came up slowly, smiling as her head raised above water completely. He didn't notice his gaze slide down.... but she most certainly did.
"Inuyasha..."
"Huh?"
"Sit!!"
Uttering curses, he peeled himself off the floor in time to see Kagome wrapped in a towel, glaring at him. "That's for coming in and ruining my bath!" 'or improving...' cough Now Git! I need to get dressed you perv! Honestly! You're as bad as Miroku!"
Rubbing his head, he glared at her, standing indignintly in her towel, the very picture of feminine pride and mortification. Silently he laughed at her. Dripping wet, in a towel, she still was threatening him! 'Not to mention utterly beautiful; being all wet like that...'
"Don't make me say the 'S' Word!" Inuyasha only flashed her a grin and opened the window
"You're coming back with me when your dressed!"
She chucked a hairbrush at him. "OUT !!! NOW! I'M GOING BACK WITH KOGA ANYWAYS! I'LL CATCH UP WITH YOU WHEN I GET THERE!"
His face darkened for a brief moment before he left with a nearly silent chuckle, he bounded out the window, leaving her fuming. Convienently enough, Koga chose that moment to break through the door.
"Kagome! I heard you yellin'!" he himself yelled, sniffing as well. "That damn dog was here, wasn't he? what did he do to you?!"
Kagome glared at the fuming Koga. "Nothing Koga, we just talked, worked out our differences, and made amends. That's all. "
At his face, she added swiftly "No, Koga, he didn't see anything" 'I think...I hope..' she thought to herself silently while Koga continued to sniff around. (Literally).
Smelling nothing suspiscious, he turned to her. "As long as Dog breath didn't hurt you, I won't kill him...immediately"
'How reassuring.' She thought grimly. "Koga, will you PLEASE GET OUT??? NOW?" She glared at the wolf, who gave her a stupid look. She glared at him flatly before going to extremes; whipping a shampoo bottle at him. "DIDN'T I SAY NOW??? I DIDN'T MEAN THIS TIME TOMORROW!" Finally getting the hint, he darted out of the room, leaving her to shut the window and get dressed.
"O.K. Koga, we can go back to the fuedal era now." She announced when she emerged, still damp, but fully dressed from the bath.
"Are you sure you can handle it?" her mother asked worriedly, looking at her daughter. After all, her mother didnt' know that Inuyasha had snuck into Kagome's bath and made everything right with Kagome's world.
"Yeah mom, I'll be okay, promise." Flashing her mother a cheerful smile.
"If your sure, Make sure this young man escorts you to keep you safe. He's been telling me wonderful stories of his heroics." She said while gesturing towards Koga. Her mother was so naive sometimes.
"Yes, mom...." she was laughing to herself. Koga? Heroics? Those words didn't belong together in the same sentance. She would admit that he would protect her from anything though. She knew she loved Inuyasha, and she believed in him completely. She could easily face Inuyasha now, knowing how he felt. She would pretend like none of this happened, and simply go on with her life.
fuedal era
Koga and Kagome stood outside the well, talking in low tones. Unbeknownst to them, they were being evesdropped on by a certain hanyou.
"Kagome, are you sure?" Koga whispered.
She smiled at him. "Yes Koga, I'm positive."
"I could give you everything you need...."
She held up a hand to him. " Koga, I could never be your mate, my heart is taken." Inuyasha's heart soared.
Unexpectedly, Koga grabbed Kagome and hugged her close. She gave a small gasp of surprise, but didn't pull away and didn't hug him back. Inuyasha's grip on the branch tightened.
"If that dog-breath does anything to you, I'm always here." he whispered.
Kagome smiled again and hugged him back. "I know Koga. But I'll be O.K. Inuyasha always takes care of me."
They stood there for a little while longer, while a poor, defenseless tree was falling victim to a certain hanyous' squeezing claws.
Pulling away, Kagome said, "I'd better go, Inuyasha will come lookin for me any minute now. I should at least be ready for him."
Koga smiled at her. Then, waving, he shouted a "See ya!" over his shoulder and dashed off in his little tornado.
Kagome stood smiling and waving as he took off, and a very pissed off Hanyou came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her possessively, yelling after the dust cloud: "NEVER TOUCH MY KAGOME AGAIN!!!"
Kagome laughed at him, and she blushed when she felt him nuzzle her hair. "Mine..." he murmured into her raven locks.
Kagome smiled at him, relaxing into his grip. Turning so that she faced him, she cupped his face in her small hands, his arms still around her waist.
"Inu?"
"Hmm?" he was trying to listen, but her eyes were so easy to drown in. Big, dark, chocolate, expressive, he could find a thousand ways to bottle her sparkling eyes into words, and even then he wouldn't've covered all the ways looking into her eyes made him feel.
"What will we do about Kikyo?" Inuyasha went rigid.
"I'll have to kill her." He said emotionlessly, not looking at Kagome.
Kagome gave a gasp. "You can't..."
He buried his face in her hair. " I have to.."
She pushed him back. "You can't. " She said firmly. "But I can."
He looked at her like she was insane. "Huh?" was the oh-so intelligent reply.
"She already blames me for most of her pain. I can't have her hate you anymore. "
Inuyasha looked at her. She couldn't do it. He wouldn't let her. But, deciding to humor her, he asked her: "And how do you plan to do this?"
"I'll hug her." (A/N, I know this sounds wierd, but I couldn't come up with anything else; sorry)
"Come again???"
"You heard me; she has a piece of my soul. My own soul is almost complete; it will be enough to draw my soul back from her body, thus killing her."
Inuyasha was frozen. Such a simple, yet brilliant idea. Yet it seemed so wrong. He had no clue what it was, but he knew she could not go through with this. He had to be the one to kill Kikyou, but could he?
Knowing Inuyasha was about to protest, she continued. "Do you remember killing those clay and mud statues outside of Urasue's (A/N; Spelling?) castle? Do you remember how easy it was? That's the way it would be with Kikyou, but she has Miko powers like me. You would die by touching her when she flares that power. I, however, am immune to it, because I'm a miko. I will be the only one able to get close enough to her to even think about touching her, let alone killing her."
Even to Inuyasha, the plan made perfect sense. He could not disagree. He relaxed his shoulders.
"Alright. But promise me one thing?"
"What?"
"Be careful. I don't want you to get hurt or killed, dammit! I won't have my future mate dying on me!" A horrified look overtook his features, and he let go of Kagome, blushing like mad. "I-I mean no! I just ..Agh! "
Kagome's face was positively glowing at the Hanyou's frustration, and the fact he'd just let something slip he shouldn't've. Before he could stumble over his own words anymore, she came up and held him close to her.
"Inuyasha, I don't care what the risk involved. I don't care if I'm forever disowned. I would happily be your mate, and live the rest of my life with you."
Inuyasha's blush started to melt into a smile, the warmth radiating in his eyes. "Honestly?"
"Have I ever once lied to you about anything?"
He smiled, not a cocky smirk either. A true, genuine smile that made Kagome's breath catch and her heart race uncontrollably. It was so warm, so tender, so vulnerable. She seriously doubted if anyone besides her had ever seen that smile.
She could've melted on the spot. In the next instant, his lips seared hers in a binding kiss, a kiss that would forever be emblazoned into Kagome's memory. He poured out all of the pent-up emotion he had been unable to express in words. Hope, love, laughter, happiness, relief, tenderness, everything Kagome had originally thought she wanted in a guy were in Inuyasha's heart, somewhere. She felt them in this sweet , slow kiss. It was gentle, it was loving, it was...
Perfect. That was the only word a shaky-kneed Kagome's mind could comprehend as his arms supported her, as she could not have stood on her own at that moment. resting her head on Inuyasha's chest, the world and time seemed to stop just for them as they stood there, embracing one another, at least until someone had to ruin it...
"I'm sorry, was I interrupting something?" A smirking Miroku stepped from the woods, having witnessed the whole thing.
It's amazing how far weak knees will carry you in a moment of embarrasment. Kagome's legs certainly took her far; all the way to the edge of the woods, a good twenty yards from Inuyasha.
"MIROKU....." Inuyasha growled. The monk gulped.
"I should go check on Sango now..." He ran extremely fast towards the hut, away from the hanyou's menacing glare.
"GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE MIROKU! I AIN'T THROUGH WITH YOU YET! YOU SHIT FACED LITTLE WEASLE! COME' ERE!! " He took off after the monk, chasing him like Miroku had just told someone something he didn't want them to know...."YOU LITTLE BASTARD! COME HERE!!!!!"
Kagome, Still crimson, yelled "SIT!" to keep him from killing the monk. He was, after all, one of her friends.
Thunk Inuyasha, meet dirt. Dirt, meet Inuyasha.
"WENCH!" He screamed from his crater. There seemed to be alot of those around this forest...
Kagome knelt besides him. She couldn't resist tweaking his ears, gently scratching them at the base, slowly running one finger up to the tip and back down....
She was shocked to find a white- haired head in her lap a second later, purring like mad at her ministrations. Smiling softly, She continued to play with the little white doggy ears she couldn't help but find endearing. Inuyasha purred loudly. She didn't know dogs could purr...it was more like a low growl of pleasure, really, that came out like a purr.
Inuyasha snapped his eyes open. What the hell was he doin? but that felt really good....NO! He looked at Kagome, who was thoroughly entranced by his ears and his reactions. She was enjoying this more than him! now that just wasn't fair.....
Ok, I know this chapter contains some out of characterness on Inu's part, but trust me, there's gonna b alot more comin up. Maybe not from him, but definately some other characters. The next chapter is romance novel type stuff; it just basically continues right where Kagome and Inu left off. If you don't like stuff like that, then skip it! It's not really important anyways! Don't forget to Review! The more reviews, the more motivation I have to update! thanx!
-crystal aka shorty40