He held her close. He would let no harm befall her. He nuzzled his nose into her hair and breathed in her wonderful scent. Her scent that lulled him into a state of calmness, no matter the situation. But now, he had to go. He had a promise that needed to be kept. After all, he was a man of his word. He closed his eyes and sighed. He pulled his nose out of her hair and looked around the room. Dawn ebbed its way through the covered windows. He looked down at Kagome; her eyes were closing again and she was drifting in and out of sleep. He smoothed some bangs out of her eyes and she gave a small sigh.
I'm impressed, you held to your wordYou thought I wouldn't?
Well its just that you-…never mind…Whatever you say half-breed. There was a small pause before the demon spoke again. Kagome has fallen asleep once more. The demon pointed out and Inuyasha looked at Kagome who was now asleep still underneath his arm. Lately Kagome had always been tired. She was constantly sleeping. Inuyasha shrugged it off as just being normal.
Now though, he could protect her, better. The curse of the New Moon was lifted and would stay that way until the next month. He needed to get up. He could no longer sit around. He needed fresh air. He freed his arm from her head and laid her gently on her side. He stood up and stretched. Kagome shifted a bit and drew her knees a bit closer to her chest. Inuyasha kept his gaze on her for a few minuets and then looked up. Inuyasha then averted his gaze to the door and walked out.
A cool morning breeze danced across his face and dawn light was bright. Inuyasha sighed and decided where he would go from here. Where would he go? He would have to stay close to Kagome. But if he stayed this close then he had to be near the villagers, and he didn't like that. Not after the way they had treated him fifty years ago. A constant threat to society. He scowled. He hated thinking about the past.
Sometimes… it hurt too much. Lies, abuse, taunting and death. He thought back to his mother who was killed. No, no matter what they said his mother didn't die of an illness. He could smell the blood on her. After he had been left alone for the last few hours before they buried her, he saw the thin, long mark that ran across her neck. Inuyasha felt himself grin. They slit her throat. He growled. He promised he never think about his mother's death or any part of his past. Especially that damned town. He looked to the sky. It was hard. Some days he missed his mother greatly. And it was hard to move on. With the killing of his mother, humans were nothing more then mere… objects, of which he would never again trust. They took the only person who had truly accepted and love him. All because his mother had fallen in love with his father. What an age he lived in. He hung his head. What would his mother think of him now? Humans, weak, pitiful creatures that he would never understand. Though he was half of one. He huffed. Always, always caught in the middle, he hated it. Accepted by none and loathed by even more. No one would ever accept a half demon. No one…
We, you half-breed, will never accept you…
Short laughter started to become distant as the taunting crowd of people waned. He was still standing there shocked, his eyes wide with curiosity. He looked down to the ground. Half-breed? Is that what I am?
Inuyasha!
He looked up. A woman with enticing amethyst eyes stood not far from where he was standing. Her long ebony locks blew into her eyes and she brushed them out. She smiled warmly and opened her arms. He ran into her outstretched arms and she held him close. Bending down to his level she smiled and then hugged him once more. After a moment he pulled away.
Mother? What's a half-breed? His nose smelt her tears. Mother? Why are you crying? He didn't understand. Had he done something wrong? Still bent down she looked him in the eyes and felt tears cascade down her cheeks.
Inuyasha… I'm so, so sorry. She whispered. She stood up and took his hand.
Ya, he got his answer. No more then two days later. It was an argument he was listening to. But he couldn't remember whom it was between. No one had ever accepted his mother either. She was deemed a wicked woman for falling in love with a demon. A wicked wench. That's what the village had called her on more then once occasion. He looked behind him, to the hut. And then he thought about the conversation he had with the demon. So why could he not forget the past? What made the demon and the human able to forget?
It's simple; I'll tell you.
Keh! You think you know it all don't you?
Shut up. Or do you not want to know? When the demon didn't hear an answer he proceeded. It's easy; you owe her nothing…
Of course I do!
No, you don't.
I do!
Tell me then, what do you owe her?
My life… Inuyasha crossed his arms. But did he really? What happened when the time came when Kikyou had to return to Hell, what about Kagome and his pups? It was idiotic. Foolish talk that was taken seriously. In the heat of the moment, he gave his life to her without so much as a second thought.
You once told me that my life was yours. If that is true, then your life is mine also,
Inuyasha, you speak the truth, by the end of this I will have your life,
And I will be willing to give it,
He watched as she wrapped her arms around him. All was quiet. Then he felt her reach inside her sleeve. He pushed her back and saw that Kikyou know had a slender dagger in her hands, and the point of it was aimed right at his throat. He stared at her emotionless eyes and she merely laughed
Oh Inuyasha you are predictable. You think that once you hug a woman that she is yours? You thought wrong. I take my leave Inuyasha, but never forget, you are mine…
I won't Kikyou… He watched as her Soul gatherers lifted her from his embrace and into the black azure night sky. It was quiet until he heard a thump on the ground. He looked and saw a patch of raven hair disappear behind a tree. Moments later, Kagome appeared from behind the tree, eyes wide with guilt and misery…
You broke her heart that day. I'll never forget the way her eyes were. Bastard…Shut up… Inuyasha felt himself growl
Why should I? I like to make you feel like-…Inuyasha stared ahead as the demon was suddenly silenced. He found Kagome standing beside him. He hadn't even heard her come up behind him at all. Her eyes were still half closed but she smiled up at him.
"Shouldn't you be asleep?" Inuyasha sat down
"Ya, maybe I guess. But you were gone when I woke up, so I was worried about you," Kagome sat down beside him.
Inuyasha never understood her. She was always worried about him. Yet Kikyou would never be concerned over him like Kagome was. What made them so different? Three years with Kagome and Inuyasha thought he would be able to figure that part out. But he couldn't.
Or maybe you just don't want to…Inuyasha heard the demon voice echo throughout his mind. Why was he feeling this confused all of a sudden? Was he beginning to question his love for Kagome?
If you ever do anything to hurt her, I swear I will personally see-…
Relax! I love Kagome too much…
Stop questioning it then. Let the past be the fucking past!
"Inuyasha?"
"Ya?" Inuyasha looked at Kagome
"Just checking, you seemed kinda out of it."
"Just thinking, I guess."
"Thinking? About what?" Kagome smiled and took his hand
"About last night. It was the New Moon."
"Ya?" Kagome tired to figure out where this was going.
"Nothing happen!" Inuyasha said irritably
"Isn't that good?" Kagome asked confused
"No! Ever since I can remember bad things have happened to me on the New Moon. It was bad, I think, that nothing happened last night."
"Bad? How can it be bad? Maybe it was luck." Kagome said
"No, I think it's a warning of some kind." Inuyasha thought aloud
"Warning? Of what?"
"That something is going to happen soon. In one month's time, when I can't protect you," Inuyasha said sourly and he hugged Kagome against him. He stared bitterly at the sky.
"A month has passed."
"Yes. But what are you thinking?"
"That we do a hit and run type of attack."
"Why? Why this night? Why not tomorrow night?"
"It is the New Moon. Do you not of its secrets? The power it holds?"
"No. I am unaware. Explain to me then."
"I thought you knew, but very well. Tonight is the night that Inuyasha is rendered a mere mortal." Her lips parted in a sly grin. She was getting weaker. Now the souls brought to her weren't enough. The time was drawing near for her to return to Hell, and she would not be alone. Inuyasha would accompany her. Even if she had to kill the girl. But she was pregnant, would she really kill the girl to get to Inuyasha?
"This is an interesting development. How do you know this Kikyou?" Naraku asked
"When I last visited Inuyasha I noticed that he was different. So I inquired as to why. He told me that this was the night that he became a human." Kikyou closed her eyes.
Like he would have, had he used the Jewel for me. Had you, Naraku, not pitied us against each other. Why am I doing this? Kikyou thought as more human emotions came into her eyes. How can I feel these feelings when I am no longer a part of the living realm?
"He told you that huh? Well, this does allow us to have an advantage tonight. He is like me. Except he is bound by his own time where as I can choose my own. When will we strike?"
"I…" Kikyou looked up, her eyes filled with tears but she closed her eyes, refusing to show weakness to an enemy. She remembered what she told Inuyasha all those years ago.
You know you and I are sort of alike Inuyasha.
Kikyou remembered smiling warmly at him, causing him redden.
Come off it,
No it's true. You do not like to show weakness and either can I. I have to always be strong; because if an enemy every saw me wane, I would be destroyed. Because I am a Priestess…
"Kikyou?"
"When the sun has just set. We will attack then." Kikyou managed
"Will you tell our demon?" Naraku stood up and began to walk across the wooden floor.
"Yes. It will show no mercy to either of them." Kikyou stood also
"But remember-…"
"Yes, I will. It will not harm Inuyasha, but it will injure the girl. And if we're lucky, she will die of her injuries."
"And you will be free to take Inuyasha to Hell." Naraku stopped at the doorway and turned around
"Naraku may I be so bold as to ask you a question?" Kikyou stopped and looked right into Naraku's cold garnet eyes
"You may."
"Tell me, you despised Inuyasha, wish nothing more then to see his death. So why then are you helping me?"
"It's simple. I wish to see this death be agonizing. To destroy him, kill his heart. I will take great pleasure in defeating him and knowing his death will be slow and excruciating. And you will get what you have sought after, will you not be satisfied?"
"I will be." Kikyou smiled a bit. But to get what I want, I have to kill her. Will I dare kill a woman who is my reincarnate? And she is with child nonetheless. But, wait. No, it is not I who will be doing anything. Our demon will be… It will not be me
"Kikyou, are you going to tell the demon now? Naraku asked
"Yes, I will be." Kikyou was drawn out of her thoughts and preceded to walk past Naraku and into the halls of his castle
"You really think she can be trusted Naraku?"
"Yes Kagura I do. A mere hit and run tactic. We will throw our really plan into action in a few months. And besides, this is a tragic woman who deserves redemption. Tell Kanna to be here when dusk breaks."
"Understood." Kagura disappeared and Naraku slowly smiled. He would enjoy this very much. Two humans trying to escape death. Amusement broke out into his face and he grinned. Then he peered out into the hall and saw the eerily azure light that poured from one of the rooms followed by a faint: 'very well…'
Damn! A month has passed already! This is great, just fucking great. Kagome and I gotta leave now, before the sun sets. Can't let the demons see me in my mortal state!
Inuyasha stood up and looked out the window. Its setting fast!
"C'mon Kagome, we're leaving!" Inuyasha announced and Kagome looked up at him. She looked sad and so did Sango. But she sighed and reached her hands out to him. He helped her up and she gave Sango and apologetic smile.
"It's okay Kagome, I'll see you tomorrow?"
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha who just shrugged. "Of course."
"Then we will see you tomorrow Kagome." Miroku nodded to Inuyasha who gave a short nod in response.
Kagome smiled at them both and then felt Inuyasha's hand clasp her own. Kagome knew him too well though. As he led her out of the hut, he almost broke out into a run. He only wanted to get to the Well so they could be safe. He was only thinking of her safety. With her being two months pregnant, Inuyasha wasn't going to risk her safety.
Inuyasha looked around quickly as they entered the denser part of the forest. He sniffed the air, and then he picked up another scent. But before he could make sure it was an enemy's, he felt all the blood fade. He stopped. He couldn't hear, couldn't see and could no longer smell. He cursed under his breath and Kagome smiled weakly. He quickly scanned the forest. But now, nothing. He looked over at Kagome who was still walking; the Well was only a few more inches away.
All was quiet. Inuyasha didn't like that. He looked up through the tree's leaves and saw Kikyou's soul gatherers. He swallowed. He needed to get Kagome out of this place. That when he heard something move in the forest trees. He swallowed then he saw it again, and it was getting closer to Kagome!
"Kagome! Move!" Inuyasha yelled. He saw her turn around to look at him, confused. He ran up to her and she gasped. He looked at her confused until he felt pain in his shoulder. A sword was sticking through and was inches away from Kagome's own shoulder. Pain was searing through him. When he felt the sword pulled out, he clenched his teeth together and got up. Kagome gave a short cry but he pulled her up by her arm and began to run with her the rest of the way to the Well.
"Inuyasha! Stop! You're bleeding!" Kagome gave a soft whimper
"No! Now get in the Well!" Inuyasha shouted
"But what about you? I don't want to leave you behind!"
"Just go!"
"But-…"
"Go!"
"You will not leave human." A new voice entered in the argument.
"Back the fuck off! You're battle's with me!" Inuyasha spat and looked at the demon. Deep cobalt hair was pulled into a high ponytail. Moonlike skin gave off an even paler look in the night sky light. Pale green eyes shone with malice and death.
"On the contrary half-breed, I have come to kill your mate." The voice was high, like a woman's, but the demon was still too far away to get a good look at. Uneasy wind swept through the small forest clearing followed by mounts of tension.
"You will not touch her." Inuyasha said
In a flash the demon was in front of Kagome. Inuyasha whipped around and saw the demon grab the sword sheath and point at Kagome. It raised its hand and brought it down. Kagome closed her eyes and waited. When she opened her eyes, she saw the Tetsusiga through the demon's stomach. However the demon merely shrugged it off and sliced the air.
Inuyasha's eyes shot open and he peered around the demon, but then stopped. He had failed her. Failed to protect her. He swallowed. She was gone, another woman in his life, gone. He peered around the demon again and gasped. Kagome wasn't there! He heard the soft growling of the demon and Inuyasha pulled the Tetsusiga out of the demon and smiled.
"I wouldn't look so happy half-breed, she merely fell down a well. All I have to do is throw my sword down there and she will be dead." The demon taunted
"It will not work." Inuyasha retorted and the demon sniffed the air. The half-breed was right. The demon could not longer smell the human bitch. Where had she gotten?
"I got a question for you. Are just out to get yourself killed, or were you hired by someone?"
"I was hired." The demon responded, turning to face Inuyasha
"What's your name? And by who?" Inuyasha felt the blood running down his arms from where the sword had pierced through.
"My name is Suki and I was hired by Naraku." The demon grinned at Inuyasha's shock "And by a delightful young Shrine Maiden"
"Shrine-… what did she look like?" he hoped it wasn't Kikyou
"She had long black hair and cold, deceitful eyes."
"No." Inuyasha felt like he had be betrayed once more. Kikyou had tried to kill Kagome again… Inuyasha looked up to find the demon in front of him. She smiled wickedly and Inuyasha scowled
"I have been ordered to have you capture, half-breed."
"Fuck you!" Inuyasha doubled over in pain as he felt the sword was rammed into his stomach. She's so fast! Inuyasha felt Suki pull out the sword out and Inuyasha fell to his knees. He knew he wasn't going to last much longer, he needed to get to the Well. He swerved to the side and got up.
Suki was already in front of him and he widened his eyes. He backed up and narrowly missed Suki's sword tip. However he backed up too far and lost balance, just like Kagome had. Now he was falling years into the Future...
HI GUYS! lol u miss me? well i have brought with me another new chapter! thank you thank you! Yay i got time ot update, so i did, and only 1 exam left! woot! Ok, well i hope you enjoy this one and that your liken the story so far, thanks to all those who wished me good luck on my exams and such, i hope your all enjoyin the story!
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