I actually have questions to address this time from my great reviewers. I'm starting to get some longer reviews...and that's nice. Seeing how I only get 3 or 4 reviews per chapter, I would like to address them individually.
----Kagome-vixen-I pretty much assumed people would know the jewel was around Kagome's neck-seeing how it's like that so much on the show. Either way, sorry I didn't clarify and thank you for reviewing. I get so caught up in the more intricate details of my story that I forget the details that matter most. Thank you and please review again.
----Eleature-Thanks for the great review. I can't wait for the next chapter either (that's why I'm writing it :) ). No worries though, the story will lose alot of it's angst as it goes along.
Except that can only come after the angst of the next chapter or two (the big ones)..
----Kilala-kitty- Inuyasha finally breaking down to cry was the way I chose to show that his insecurity and his past has finally gotten to him. Even the strongest of people have their breaking point-the breaking point of a hero is a common theme in my stories and comics. It may be out of character for him, but at least I indicated that it was the first time since early (just lost his mom) childhood that he cried. Though speaking of tears, I've made Kagome's eyes into a damn water fountain in this story lol . Good thing all the tearing will be over soon.
And I don't know any guys who watch Inuyasha either...though they sell alot of Inuyasha t-shirts for guys at my local hot topic, so it must be semi popular with the guy crowd ( I got three different ones from there-one blue, two black). Seeing how I live in new york (upstate not New York City), I have to watch it on adult swim, though most of the time I download the newer/Japanese episodes on my friends computer (since he has a roadrunner broadband connection and I have a slow dial up). I take it that you aren't a big fan of YTV in Canada.
And there is a reason that this is sort of my first fic. Last year during a writing class I was taking, I wrote up a Kagome/Inuyasha one shot where they admitted their love to each other. It was hastily plotted, some of the action in it made no sense, frankly-it was horrible. So I tore it up and wrote something different and better for my project and within a week deleted the fic from this site. So this is my first real attempt at writing a fic. The other was a barely thought about attempt at finishing my homework before I went to a party. And writing for something I was familiar with seemed like the best way to write something of quality quick.
----and my only continuing reviewer, Priestess-Midoriko: Thank you for your continued support, I look forward to seeing what you have to say about this chapter.
----Thanks to everyone who has ever reviewed, and I encourage everyone who reads this to do so. It doesn't have to be long, a simple it was good or it needs work would suffice. I just enjoy hearing from everyone.
WOW, that was quite abit of non story related writing-either way, without further adieu,
Chapter 5 of Inuyasha: Don't Belong: A Demonic Rampage.
Last Time on Inuyasha:
The group begins to make a plan as to what should be done regarding the newly transformed Inuyasha. Kagome was at her breaking point and in crying hysterics. Feeling as if Inuyasha was already lost, she mourned her love and expressed regret for all of the times she sat him or used other men's affections to get him jealous. Brought back to sense by Miroku, Kagome realized that there was still hope if they were to act quickly. Many people had information that could help them, such as Sesshoumaru and Totosai. Realizing the danger of the journey, Miroku sent off for reinforcements from the Wolf Demon Tribe.
A demonic Inuyasha stalked the group until Kagome's tears drove him to believe that Miroku and Sango had hurt Kagome. Surrounding the group with destroyed forest-just moments after Miroku and Sango finally professed their mutual love , Inuyasha had reshaped the land so that only one way could be managed-through him.
Battles raged, until Kagome realized that she could not reach him. Sitting him repeatedly as they retreated, the group rendezvoused with the wolf demon tribe. After some inappropriate flirting from Kouga, the group begrudgingly returned to Kouga's caves to rest and prepare for whatever may come. Erecting a barrier enforced with Kagome's energies, the group was uneasy, for it was truly the calm before the storm.
Don't Belong: A Demonic Rampage-Chapter 5: That Which Drives Us Apart
In the Den of the Wolf Demon Tribe
Cold and damp, musty smells filled the air of the dark and desolate caves. Dimly lit by the dancing flames of torches, the Wolf Demon tribe was in preparation. Running rocks across their blades in circular motions and rubbing them violently with leather straps, Kouga's brothers, his tribe, his soldiers- stood sharpening their weapons. Timid and fragile as they stood , their movements flowed with a jerking motion. Shaking hands and embracing each other, it was as if they had attended a funeral.
Standing there, a sympathetic gleam in his eyes, as he grieved the death of those still living. Kouga leaned against the walls of his cave, arms crossed, and his leg trembling.
Forcing every motion, seeming to focus on every link of it's progressive chain, Kouga struggled to swallow. He stood watching his people, he stood watching his family, he stood watching his friends. He watched them say their final goodbyes. This wasn't a war, there were no true armies or land to obtain, this was a massacre- and these men would be hurled towards the beast, to merely slow it down. Their deaths were almost certainly in vain, as they would be unceremoniously hurled to their doom.
'Brothers...I'm sorry for what is going to come. DogTurd is honestly too strong, and many of you will die. I'm not honestly sure what you will even die for. Though I know, as I watch you all, saying goodbyes and sharing humorous tales-you know as much as I do and you are unafraid. I wish I could give you a reason less selfish to put you all at risk, but I can't. All I want to do is protect my love...to finally claim her as mine. He can't be saved, he won't be saved-Inuyasha has spiraled out of control. She will mourn his loss for years, but I can be patient-I have hundreds. Men, I think your on to me...I think you know that this is my grand gesture. I thank you for your assistance and for your blessings.'
Walking towards Kagome, Kouga became more arrogant- more confident in his stroll. putting his hand on her shoulder and standing tall, he was the picturesque portrait of strength and courage...too bad it wasn't anything more than an act by a desperate lover. Sending many to their demise, out of loyalty and love- to appease his nature and assist in the taking of Kagome from Inuyasha-the picture of strength he was not, rather the truest image of a coward.
"Kagome, my men are getting ready, and soon that hanyou will be pinned to the wall- then you can play with all the swords, spells, whatever you need to do. Heck torture the mutt for all I care. That is...if you even want to save him."
Grasping her hands and staring into her eyes Kouga continued
"I can give you anything you want Kagome...and if I can't-I will try. I'm not a worthless half-breed, I'm pure. Our children would be hanyous yes, but they would be so stronger than any quarter demon child Inuyasha could give you. I have lands Kagome, territory. I am a true king, and the mutt is a lousy prince who lost his inheritance. My people have already accepted you as one of their own. We all love and respect you Kagome. Your my woman, and I'd encourage you to give up on your old flame."
Looking away, Kagome was distressed. She grew pale and her eyes began to gloss. Breaking her hands free of Kouga's grasp, she rubbed her eyes and pressed her palm against her heart.
"Kouga, I...I don't care about you like that. I never have. I know how it sounds, but Kouga listen to me. I know it's not what you want to hear, but I love Inuyasha, and if I lose him-I'm going to just go back to my own time. There is no future for me with anyone here aside from him. I'm too caring, I'm too nice-I should have told you this before. I've hurt Inuyasha so many times by leading you on like that. I've hurt him, and as your emotions deepen, I'm hurting you as well. I'm sorry- and if you don't want to help us anymore, then I guess it will be ok. Thank you for at least granting us shelter for the night, your a good friend."
Unable to face Kagome, Kouga began to face the wall. His hands above him as he leaned in and burrowed his face into the darkness. She could not see the swelling, the paleness, the quivering of his lip. But Kagome knew something was wrong.
"Kagome, you have nothing to fear. We will support you in anything you need us for. Like I said, your like one of us. Your a good friend tooKagome."
Outside the perimeter of the cave zone, by the barrier
An infuriated demon prowls the greenery. It's eyes Illuminating the shadows. Daylight had finally broken and the simplistic demon merely stared up at the sun. His grin growing into a frown as he felt no warmth. Staring at the sun, no rays come down on him-a passionate denial, as even nature rejects the now fully bred demon. The edge of the forest was finally within his grasp. He had come so close to the caves that he began to salivate, as the reality of his situation sank into his mind. He had come so close, and here he was. Within the caves, beyond these trees, His love was there, and so was the man who took her away from him. A fire began to stir within the demon's stomach, as his rage emboldened him. No longer to be relegated to the lowly dirt of the ground, Inuyasha began to rise, stalking through the forest with resolve. Grabbing onto two parallel trees, Inuyasha puled his body back as he propelled himself forward, launching himself through the air, ready to land outside of the forest, ready to get a jump on the tribal guards. Ever the primal hunter, unsheathing his claws and baring his fangs, Inuyasha moved through the air.
Only to be stopped by the glowing blue energy of an anti-demon barrier. His body overcome with shocks of electricity like power. Surging through his every muscular strand, leaping across the synapse of his nerves. Pain rushed through his body, as he twitched and jerked, falling limp to the ground, where he would lie. His breaths were calm and his body peaceful, as the unconscious demon was still.
In the caves
A smile crept across his face as he woke up, surrounded by the embrace of the woman he had grown to adore. Her lean and slender arms held him so tightly, but as he would so often say: it was worth the pain. Brushing afew stray strands of hair off of her face, all Miroku could do is stare at the angelic beauty of the woman who would someday be the mother of his child who he would start a family with. Sunlight peaked through a rupture in the cave wall, and smothered them in it's gentle warmth. Breathing had grown erratic and less peaceful, her body began to move. Slowly opening, her eyelashes intertwined as they stuck together with the wetness of a sleep produced tear. Finally, a wide eyed look full of love and acceptance was staring back at him. She began to smile and laid her head upon his shoulders, nuzzling his neck.
" Why good morning lady Sango."
"hmmmmmmmm my hentai "
" Hentai? I didn't do anything...for once"
" Can't I call you that? I thought it would be cute to call you that...and seeing how your used to it already. Besides it doesn't matter, because your my hentai."
The possessive and loving tones in her voice spoke volumes for the demon slayer. She had finally overcome her feelings of inadequacy and finally gained the exclusive love of her partner in battle, in travels, and in love...Miroku. Holding him tight in her sleep, speaking in terms of mutual possession, she was intent on making sure things stayed that way. Insecurity slowly fades, and for Sango that journey had just begun.
In the Forest-Near the barrier
The world began to spin and blur as the demon's eyes opened to focus on the world once more. Not much time had passed, but the moments that he was out seemed as if they were an eternity. Worrying and frantic, Inuyasha clumsily lept to his feet, still dazed from the barrier, which had shown itself to be far stronger than any barrier that Inuyasha had crossed. Narrowing, Inuyasha's eyes had a vicious intent showing through. Wielding the tetsuiga, swirls of energy began to appear and the sword began to change once more. Glowing light, almost a fire, within the sword was growing in intensity. The sword had shifted to a glowing red as Inuyasha prepared to use his red tetsuiga to destroy the barrier.
Leaping towards the barrier, bringing his sword down with the force of a dozen demons, Inuyasha had struck yet little had resulted. Mouth agape ,eyes wide- the demon was in a state of awe as he realized that his weapon , once so effective in shattering barriers, was in fact useless. Frustration rising within him, Inuyasha began to swing the tetsuiga frantically. From every direction the sword had struck, and in virtually every manner of attack as well. The wit of the former hanyou had been exhausted, and he sat there clueless. Sheathing his sword once more, he began to prowl the forest in a desperate search for a weak point in the barrier, or better yet- a path with no barrier.
In Kouga's caves
In a half awake trance Miroku and Sango had walked into the main area, hand in hand-Sango resting her head still, upon Miroku's shoulders. Kagome's heart melted at the sight of them, yet it brought sorrow to her own, as she felt jealous of her friend's recent happiness. Tilting his head to his side and puffing up his chest, Kouga was merely irritated by their emotion. More so, he too was jealous of their happiness.
"If you two can detach for a moment , I'd like you guys to choose a weapon or to prepare your own. My men are going to go out today to help contain the mutt, not serve as your body guards!"
"There is no need to worry Kouga, Sango is a well trained and physically fit (As he squeezed Sango's rear end-and received no reprimand, merely a smile), she will be able to easily handle herself on the battlefield. And I, have gone through years and years of training as a monk. It's our jobs, you know, to contain and destroy creatures like YOU Kouga. We'll be just fine."
His words had offended the monk, for years he had fought beside Kouga on the battlefield against Naraku and his minions. Sango had done so as well. Yet the only people Kouga would ever recognize for their abilities were his superior rival: Inuyasha and the object of his affections, Kagome.
'The arrogance of a demon is it's most putrid trait. Though he would never admit it, Kouga must know how much we have done on the field. If not ,he truly is oblivious. Though he hated to admit it as well, Inuyasha, at least, depended on those around him and respected them. I can't say the same for him. '
Miroku stewed upon his growing anger towards Kouga, until Sango had spoken up. She had realized the anger brewing in what could be considered her fiancé and wanted to ease his pain with her own way of dealing with things, less with words, and more with action.
"Kouga, We have a barrier up, you CAN leave the cave. How about you test me, or Miroku? Or if you thinks so lowly of us...face us both. Without your jewel shards, your weak, just another demon with a big mouth and alittle land. Why don't you sit back and realize that we're in this together!"
She had offered the challenge and readied her boomerang, but Kouga was not willing to comply. Slinking back with a smug grin upon his face, Kouga merely laughed off what had happened. Preserving his image in front of the wolves and saving his skin from what would be a tough and (without his shards) embarrassing fight.
" Simmer down humans, I don't need to fight you to know your ready to fight. I didn't think it would strike such a chord amongst you. It's just that Kagome WILL be protected, and I didn't want you thinking that you were going to be as well."
" And we wouldn't need nor want it." Miroku had voiced his rebuttal, but soon-the time for arguing would be over. Soon, they would have to act.
In the Forest Once more.
Defeated from his failure in finding a weak point in the barrier, Inuyasha traversed the forest grounds, staring at the spell scrolls as he passed by that had prevented him from entering. A familiar sound had passed through his ears, the giggling laughter of the innocence of a child.
Following the trail of sound, the demon had come to spy upon, what was clearly Rin- Sesshoumaru's adopted daugher, who had already been marked, tied to Sesshoumaru as his mate for eternity, though she was still too young to even know what mating is. Perhaps he had lied to her, perhaps she just didn't know what he did, perhaps she wished for it, Inuyasha knew not nor cared. Leaping into the trees, stalking branch by branch, the demonic figure was perched above the carefree child. Piercing red eyes glowed through the leaves, but the child would never know. Oblivious to it all she continued picking flowers and humming to herself.
" This will look so pretty on Ah and Un (picking another flower), and Jaken would appreciate this one. "
Staring about and running about , frantically inspecting the flowers before her. A whine in her voice as she proclaimed that
"There's no flowers here beautiful enough! I need one as beautiful as Sesshoumaru."
Sorting through a patch of small wildflowers, and roses, Rin had found a lone silky white rose, with a slight tint of lavender on the bottom of it's petals. It had reminded her of his flowing white locks and the tint of lavender was so beautiful to her. Picking the flower, a large smile upon her face, grinning from ear to ear- she stood up-ready to return to where Sesshoumaru was camped out for the night, to where he was waiting for her.
Yet her joy had emboldened the unpleasant demon. He did not know what it was, but she infuriated him. Perhaps it was the mark, her scent, everything about her screamed out Sesshoumaru, just as she had squealed moments ago. Realizing that only a human can break anti-demon barriers, Inuyasha had descended upon Rin. Falling out of the tree at a calculated projectory. In one foul swoop he has slashed her throat, before his feet had touched the ground.
Grabbing the wrist of the fading child, Inuyasha lept through the forest, Rin's blood soaked body dangling below him. Until he had reached the barrier. The child, barely breathing- was hurled upon the branch holding the spell scroll, snapping the branch, and weakening part of the barrier's chain. He had moved quickly, for only a human could touch or dissipate a barrier-a live human.
With the barrier weakened and a scroll torn, the barrier was ready for what Inuyasha knew he had to do. Activating the red tetsuiga once more, the barrier had shattered as if it had merely been a mirror. His own wounds healed, covered now in the blood of a child, Inuyasha sped towards the cave. Fueled by jealousy, ignited by love, Inuyasha had become the tool of jealousy itself.
Following the scent of her blood, Sesshoumaru had arrived to the area in which Rin laid. Inuyasha was far from barrier, but his scent was stronger in his current form. Looking at the ground, he saw the innocent girl to which he had protected, and marked. The ritual had not been completed, as he would never dare complete it until she was of a mature age, and without their lifelines tied, Sesshoumaru stood, as she who mattered most, laid dead.
'It would appear the final transformation has begun. Brother-soon you shall be my equal. Soon you shall share in the western lands. Soon we will wage the greatest war known to demon and man. I will forgive you, given our destiny approaches. Consider yourself lucky that it was I who was given the tenseiga.'
Standing over Rin, a swooping wind passed over her body. The power extended from Sesshoumaru's sword had driven off the imps who had arrived to claim her soul. Sesshoumaru's sword filled her veins with flowing blood, and returned to her the meticulous weaving of fiber and flesh. Standing before him, dazed and confused, She looked down at the rose, still in her hand and soaked with blood and began to cry. She remembered little of her demise, but she had felt ashamed and unworthy, with her ruined flower.
"I picked you a flower Sesshoumaru-sama, but now it's ruined. I'm sorry, Rin's sorry."
Picking up and smelling the stained rose, Sesshoumaru gave her an accepting smile and told her that
" You need not pick flowers for my acceptance, no, I am pleased with your company alone."
"You like the flower?"
"Rin, that stain, that blood is yours. (She flinched at the thought) Know that nothing could smell sweeter to me."
Smiling, Rin could barely contain herself.
"Thank you, Thank you so much Sesshoumaru-sama. Can we go back to camp now?"
"Go and find Jaken, he will watch you for now. I have much to do. Tell Jaken to prepare one more meal. Today, somebody will join our travels."
"Ok Sesshoumaru-sama"
Determined, and exuding a strange sense of sheer bliss, Sesshoumaru strolled towards the cave, following Inuyasha's scent.
"The time has come father, I ask for your blessing."
Inside the Caves
Tensions flaring, glares exchanged- stress had this group at it's breaking point as they seemed to go off in different directions. A tribe of demons who wished to kill him, and the three lone travelers who wished to save him.
Rushing in, exhausted and frightened. The heart of Kouga's watchman was pounding so fiercely, that it seemed as if his heart had started fighting already. Between words he choked out his message. Lungs expanding and shrinking rapidly, his body in a dramatic chain of heaving.
"The barrier!!!!! huh huh Inu..Inuyasha!"
Responding to his watchmen, Kouga stood proud as he asked for a report. Yet as every word sank in "...He Broke......" , as every phrase was uttered "....The barrier is gone...."
Kouga's heart began to beat as well. A thick sweat forming upon his brow. As he shook, grasping thecave wall for support he responded.
"He's here!?! I thought he couldn't get here! We need more...we need MORE TIME! Men ready yourselves! Now! He may already be in the cave!"
Kagome began to reach for her bow, scenarios flashed before her mind.
'Should I try kissing him? should I tell him that I love him? Emotions had always worked before- his feelings were always my saving grace. But would that matter this time? Should I try to transfer my energies into tetsuiga? Would that even do anything? Should I pin him to the cave like Kikyo did to the tree? I have to help him, I have to do something.'
Men ran about hastily, forming loosely organized lines of defense. Kouga stood facing Kagome, as she was consumed with thought. Miroku and Sango held each other one last time, and Kagome knew in her heart...it was too soon, they were truly hopeless.
Readying herself for battle, courageously moving her way to the center of the troops. Her hair swayed in the drafty wind that blew through the cave. Standing proud and decisive, unsure about her future but unafraid- She stood.
'Inuyasha, I will save you somehow. My heart will give me the strength to do whatever I must. I guess it's my turn to be the hero hun.'
Kouga sprinted towards her and lifted her off of the ground. Carrying Kagome, he leapt over the crowded warriors and to the back. The clear and open, heavily defended back.
Warriors to her front, Cave walls to her sides, truly what one would consider the safest of all positions.
"I don't know what you think your doing there. I don't care about how you feel, or what you want to do. Right now I could care less about what you want. Like it or not to me you'll always be MY WOMAN and I'm not going to let you go off and get killed for muttface-even if you DO love him."
Hidden high amongst the rocks, clinging to the sides and embraced by shadow, Inuyasha dwelled. His eyes were shut and his breathing slow and silent-under full control. His aura, so strong, could be felt by them all. Yet so powerful, his aura seemed to come from every angle and every direction. He had grown virtually undetectable at close range. Yet silence was a comfort the demon could not afford for long . Not while Kouga's words echoed through his mind. Lusting for revenge and consumed by envy, hearing him call Kagome his woman, was like a knife passing through his ears. Clenching his fist and unsheathing his claws, Inuyasha loomed over them, ready to strike.
Making his presence known by action, rather than words, Tetsuiga flew through the shadows, the gleam of the torch fire reflecting off of it upon the walls and it's apparent victim. Thrown across the cave from his hiding spot, tetsuiga had flown into and through Kouga's thigh. Appearing in the shadows was the vicious glow of two red eyes. Before anyone could react, Inuyasha had leapt from the shadows, claws and arms extended forward, as he grace fully landed. Turning in mid air, in tune with the direction of his swing, His claws had moved from Kouga's left shoulder, to his right hip. Slashing through his armor and carving his skin.
"Your Woman!!!!!!" Inuyasha repeated this phrase as he moved through the air.
" Criminal!" He proclaimed as he carved his rival.
Dozens of wolf demons began to rush the back of the cave, yet as they approached, awkward, weapons first - they were easy prey for the experienced hunter, the fierce killer. Digging into his shoulder, puncturing his flesh, Inuyasha gripped the blood into his hands.
His energy flowed from his hand into the liquid of his life. Cloterizing into sharp, crystal like blades, his blood glowed with an energy new to Kagome, and new to the demon himself. Blades of blood were thrown towards the approaching "warriors" , and the jagged, former droplets, flew through their bodies. Smooth cuts were made, handicapping the lucky and decapitating those who were not. Empowered with energy much like Inuyasha's wind scar, they passed from row to row, each drop going through three to seven wolves apiece. With one foul swoop Kouga's tribe had been decimated, Sango had been sliced fatally in the abdominal region, and Inuyasha had just begun.
Weakened and fading, Kouga rose to his feet, ready to avenge his people and to defend Kagome. Inuyasha bore his teeth and brought his face inches from Kougas within the blink of an eye.
"Thief!" The demon growled as he grabbed Kouga's neck and hurled him across the cave floor.
Launching himself through the cave, Inuyasha darted towards his rival to deliver the final blow. Standing in the way of the light, casting his shadow, Inuyasha loomed over Kouga and stood right by Kagome.
Kouga was at Kagome's feet, his look was that of surrender, his blood flowed as did his tears. Looking up at Kagome, he muttered
"Always my woman."
Readying himself for the final strike, relishing the state of injury Kouga had faced Inuyasha was pleased with himself and angry at the world.
Rushing between Kouga and Inuyasha, as she had done so many time's before- Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's shoulders. Tears flowing from her eyes. Begging and sobbing
"Please Inuyasha, don't kill him don't kill anymore!"
Looking down and seeming ashamed, his voice grew low, almost timid.
" He stole you from me."
Her heart racing, filling with a mix of sorrow and joy, Kagome's breath was taken away. This had been the closest he had ever come to admitting his feelings towards her.
Looking her in the eye, his voice deepening and growing in intensity
"..But.."
"But nothing Inuyasha! I never loved Kouga, and I'm sorry for making you think otherwise. I really am so sorry. Inuyasha, I love you! I live for you! And like....."
His stomach turned and his nostrils flared, beginning to snarl- Inuyasha grabbed Kagome's shoulder with his left hand and thrust her body back. Lunging towards her, Inuyasha screamed, booming from the fullest extent of his strong lungs
"LIAR!!!!!!!!!"
As he screamed, his right hand formed a point. All five of his fingers , were held so that they all touched at the tips. His claws fully extended, he drove his hand, he drove his claws, through Kagome's chest.
The wound was certainly fatal, and she would fade from the world of the living in merely second. Forcing the last breaths out of her lungs, she whispered her last words. Fading from life she looked into the demons eyes
"...and like....(she coughed up a large amount of blood)...and like kikyo..."
A sweet smile crept across her lips and she looked at him one last time with her wide eyed optimistic, loving, stare.
"I'd die for you......."
Those were her last words, as her eyes shut for the last time, and she fell onto Inuyasha, her head resting upon his chest, as if they had been merely having a tender moment in the aftermath of another battle.
Her blood ran down Inuyasha's arm and onto his chest. The scent of her blood had driven him wild. He had grown accustomed to coming to her rescue, to saving her , whenever that smell reached his nose. Now it was so strong, surrounding him. Her scent overpowering his senses, he felt her all around him. The world faded, and all he could feel, all he could smell, was Kagome. Her blood had a sobering effect on the demon. He focused upon the scent and upon the love that once drove him to become a better person.
His heart warmed, and the world became so much clearer to him. Mental clarity was achieved, and he began to see the world as it was. Complicating the reaction to stimuli,
his mental faculties were operating at full capacity and the simplistic focus of a demon, faded, though his power and features did not.
Tears flowed once more, as Inuyasha had realized what had happened, what he had done.
The regret overcame him, he trembled and could not bare his guilt. Snatching the jewel off of her neck, Inuyasha, laid Kagome softly upon the ground.
Kneeling down beside her, whispering apologies and goodbyes, Inuyasha wiped away his tears, and held the jewel close to his face, as he leaned over her body , brushing her face, and planting a final kiss. As his formerly wiped tears, on his hand, came in contact with the jewel, it began to glow with a fierce pink light. Staring at the jewel and whispering a wish that no-one could hear, the entire world grew dark.
As light returned to the world, Kagome was gone. Still kneeling beside where she once laid, Inuyasha placed his hands upon the floor. On his hands and knees, his tears flowed and he trembled.
All he could say...and say repeatedly at that...was goodbye.
That's it for now.
Don't worry, there will be a happy ending-and many surprises to come.
