Disclaimer: Lilies and daffodils and Roses in bloom, In the light of night they reflect the moon, but Inuyasha's still not mine, so you can't sue....oon...

Me: okay folks, this chapter took a REALLY LONG TIME to write. I hope your happy. And btw, You reviewers rock, and if you just click on my penname to see my profile, you'll see a story status! Isn't that amazing? O.o

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Abby: hands Anzu an envelope and runs off

Sabbi: what's it say?

Me:...It says "Dear Anzu2, Sabbi and reviewers, IM LOST!! I THINK THESE PEOPLE WANT TO EAT ME!! HELP!! Oh you should see the purdy pyramids! ! Oh, HELP!! Love, Corey"

Sabbi:...she's in Eygpt? Kami....

Me: whatever, On with the long awaited fic!


The twisting cyclone wove its way towards the group. The dust kicked up and the trees and bushes around them began to be swallowed by its swirling vortex. Kagome screamed bloody murder as it twirled its way towards them.

"INUYASHA!" the miko screamed kicking him, "Run away!"

The Inu-gumi needn't be told twice as they followed Inuyasha's lead. The violent winds sucking in all in it's path, (think F3 –and for all those who don't know what that means, tornado's are measured in F's, the strongest is an "F5", which was the last tornado in the movie "Twister". Well, now after this educational lesson you didn't want, on with the fic! .) Shippo clung tightly to Inuyasha, as Inuyasha struggled against the force sucking him backwards. He held Kagome tightly as he turned his head to see Sango and Miroku riding Kirara, also slipping backwards. The hanyou scanned the area for safety, his eyes resting on a cave etched in the side of a cliff. It wasn't much protection, but it would have to do. He tried to scream over the screeching winds.

"SANGO, MIROKU! THE CAVE!" he screamed while motioning over to the hole in the cliff. They seemed to understand him as they made a beeline for their only chance of safety. Kagome held onto his shoulder for dear life as he struggled against one of the most powerful forces of nature. The hanyou kept up his confidence, even though the goal of safety seemed farther and farther away. 'Come on! Just a few more feet damnit!' He dodged flying debris, and could have sworn it hit something close by, but he was to close to his destination to take notice. He stumbled into the cave, Sango, Miroku, and Kirara close on his tail.

"Head for the back of the cave!" he directed as a rush of wind pulled them the opposite way. They ran as fast as they could until they couldn't hear the winds any longer. Panting, they all collapsed at the side of the cave near a pool of water. (And yes folks, there is water in caves .) Inuyasha gently set Kagome down when he noticed something odd.

She wasn't moving.


Me: The End!

Angry fans: growls

Me: uhh, j/k j/k! This job's going to kill me!


Kagome opened her eyes to a dimly lit, damp area. Her head throbbed painfully, and her back wasn't being a help either. She lifted a hand to her head when she felt a damp cloth wrapped around her head like a bandana. 'Part of Inuyasha's hoari?' she wondered as she brought her hand back down. She did a double take as she glanced at her hand again.

It was covered in blood.

'Oh kami.' She thought shaking as the days events came flooding back to her like water through a broken dam, 'We were running from the tornado when that rock hit my head...' She tried standing up, 'Where is everybody?' She looked around the part of the cave that they have settled in for the night. Cool pools of water nestle close by as she tried to regain composure. Inuyasha wouldn't leave her, especially if she was injured. "Where could he be?"

The miko wandered down the path of the cave, limping and headache in full blast, as she looked for her hanyou.

"Inuyasha!" she called into the depths of the darkness that showed how deep the cave really went. She turned to the exit, lit with moonlight, when she saw the gang. Well, part of it.

"Ah! Lady Kagome!" the monk said smiling with relief, "You sure gave us a scare."

Sango was smiling as well as she left Shippo and Kirara to their sleep.

"Kagome-chan!" she said as her eyes moistened a bit, "We really thought you were knocked out."

Kagome smiled at her friends, "Where Inuyasha?"

Sango and Miroku exchanged a glance. Not a good sign.

"Where is he?" she asked more determined.

The demon exterminator hesitated to answer, "He's....umm...looking for something."

Kagome wasn't buying it.

"Sango-chan, please tell me where Inuyasha is."

"Lady Kagome, your head is still bleeding slightly, rest a while. He will return."

"Where did he go?" she asked again, a hint of a death threat in her tone of voice. But she didn't need an answer. A shikigami wove its way into the nearby trees as it dawned on her where he went.

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Kagome wandered through the trees, ignoring the pleas of her friends to return. As the trees grew thicker, she began to hear voices; and soon enough, she saw the two former lovers together.

"Kikyo, I'm sorrow. I don't think going to hell will solve anything."

"Did our relationship mean nothing to you?"

"You know full well that it did! It's just..."

"You love Kagome don't you?"

Kagome waited patiently for his answer. She noticed Inuyasha shifting uncomfortably as Kikyo glared at him. But he was never given a chance to answer as Kikyo lifted a hand to his cheek.

"My Inuyasha," she said silkily, "and you ARE mine."

She leaned up and kissed him soundly on the lips. Kagome's eyes began to blur as he made no effort to pull away. Just as the scent of tears filled the air, she ran as fast as she could away from the couple.

Inuyasha's eyes twitched as the sound of retreating came to him with the scent of tears; Kagome's tears. His heart began to break as he pulled away from Kikyo and muttered the only available word in this situation.

"Shit."

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Miroku, Sango, and Shippo watched on lazily as the sun had rose and was now falling down into the sky. They had been fighting for the whole day now, and the bickering was finally coming to a conclusion. Kagome had thrown up her hands in frustration and started walking away from the gang.

"Where do you think you're going?" asked Inuyasha infuriated.

"I'm going to Kouga's!" screamed Kagome back, without even a second glance.

"WHAT?!" raged Inuyasha. Why was she doing this to him? Not again. This act of hers was really getting old. That, and the pang of guilt of what had happened made him want to keep her close 'til he straightened this out.

"You heard me! I've had enough of you and your feelings for a dead person made of dirt! You have to choose between her and me! And," she gave a sly backwards glance, "You better hurry before Kouga beats you to it." Oh, did she love getting him mad.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR DOING THIS TO ME!" screamed Inuyasha as the miko just continued to walk away. That's it. He'd had enough of her stupid attitude towards him. She was injured, and probably in a lot of pain, but it didn't matter. He was going to show her whose boss.

"Kagome! Get back here NOW WENCH! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!" he screamed. Kagome didn't even glance back at his direction. 'So much for telling her off.' he thought grumpily.

"I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself!" she said, still storming away, "and DON'T FOLLOW ME!"

Inuyasha stopped dead in his tracks. 'Damn wench' he thought, 'what does she know. That was a really rough blow to the head. She could be killed! Not to mention she still won't listen to my reason why I kissed Kikyo.' He slowly walked towards her.

"SIT!"

"OW!" 'Than again, what do I care?' thought Inuyasha as he struggled to get up again. By now Kagome was out of site.

"I bet she comes crawling back!" said Inuyasha to the rest of the gang.

"Really, Inuyasha," Said Sango with a sigh, "Did you ever think to go by her point of view?"

"Feh." said Inuyasha looking away, "What does she know?"

Sango shook her head sadly.

"Well picture this Inuyasha," asked the monk, "You're there kissing Kikyo and she's there watching you. She was just in a traumatic situation and is probably going to breakdown. Not to mention what you did's pretty much saying you like Kikyo more than her. So, why wouldn't she go to someone who she knows cares for her?"

Inuyasha just stared into space, completely ignoring the monk lecturing him. [insert anime vein on Miroku]

"And here you are not paying attention. No wonder Lady Kagome would choose to be with someone else..."

This sparked something in the hanyou's brain.

"What was that monk?" growled Inuyasha.

"I said that Lady Kagome would much rather be with someone she cares about, than be with someone who shuns her affections."

"What do you know monk? Your affections go to every girl you've ever met."

"At least I show affections." said the monk reaching a hand over to Sango...

WHAP

"In the wrong way!" snarled Sango. Miroku lay crumpled on the ground twitching.

"Just leave me alone." Inuyasha said grumpily.

Sango and Miroku watched as he sat staring at the fading sunset. The inu- youkai sighed as he watched the sun disappeared behind the clouds and hills. The colors in the sky swirled, making a pallet made for the finest of artists. Lavender, pink, yellow...they all mixed together, making a calm and peaceful train of thought to the sighing hanyou. His mind cleared, and for the first time ever, he was able to think straight. He thought deeply about his decisions.

'Kagome...'

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The early dawn greeted them just as it had left them. The pinks and blues, yellows and oranges made the sky look as if it were a wildfire, which could never be tamed. Inuyasha hadn't moved from where he had bid the sun 'goodbye'. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo watched worriedly at the half- demon; hoping he made some sort of sign that he was still alive.
Inuyasha seemed lost in thought. His white mane danced with the wind, his ears drooped slightly. As he stood he seemed to come to a conclusion. The morning's light traced over his face, making him look handsome and formidable. He walked past the group, past the well, and all the way to Kouga's cave...


Me: there ya go folks! The long awaited chapter! ..it's still short isn't it? -- oh well. Don't forget to check my status!

Sabbi: oh, and if you like Sesshy and Rin, go check out "The Talk" – what happens when Rin starts asking "Where do babies come from?" and starts experiencing PMS? Also by Anzu2.

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