Mia: Yippee!! Chapter 11 is up, finally!
Crescent22000: I think Naraku should be a cross-dresser in this chapter!! *begins to hysterically laugh*
Mia & Inu-yasha: .........*stares at Colleen and begins to slowly back away, once more*
Crescent: What? *continues to hysterically laugh*
Mia: *sweat-drop* Well then, moving on!! Enjoy the chapter!!
Inu: *still backing away from Colleen*
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Chapter 11: The Promise
Inu-yasha sat at the side of Kagome as she lay beside the burning fire, night had fallen already, and still she hadn't stirred. He sighed silently as Kagome slowly rolled over. Relief washed over him. She was definitely alive.
Yet......where had the other Kagome gone? The twin woman, so shockingly reminiscent of Kagome had vanished in the burst of light, but Inu-yasha constantly felt as if somehow, he had let Kagome down. He hadn't saved her in the way she had meant......he closed his eyes thoughtfully then opened them once again, after a moment.
The hanyou watched Kagome, eyes never leaving her slender face. Two, black stripes rested upon her cheek and Inu-yasha noticed how her hair rested lightly on her shoulder, no longer how it had been since their first meeting. She was even more beautiful than Kikyo now......
Inu-yasha sighed with more candidness. He had known that Kagome was going to change. He had known Kagome was going to become her demon self. But somehow, as he sat beside this recreated Kagome, he found it difficult to refrain from reaching out and touching her. How could this be his Kagome? The Kagome he had come to, however reluctantly, love?
She was so different.
Inu-yasha found it so hard to believe this woman lying beside him was Kagome. She was more beautiful. An elegance only a demon could possess was about her, and it seemed she had grown in more ways than appearance; though Inu-yasha could only sense this change.
He remembered his promise, however. That he would stand by her, no matter what; just as she had done for him. His mind wandered back to Kikyo. Back to days when he was young and naïve even more so than now, thinking that he had at last found love......another sigh escaped from Inu-yasha.
Kikyo had been gone from his mind, with the memories that belonged to Kagome; with the transformation of Kagome. It seemed Kikyo had been a nightmare of the past, nothing more than a dream that had come and gone with the night......Kagome had taken up much of his mind now, and yet......
He loved her, so deep inside. A love that would never vanish, yet Inu-yasha could remember Kikyo's harsh words as he had tried to convince her that he would protect her, only he could protect her. She no longer loved him, he realized sitting before Kagome. He had been foolish indeed, promising what she wanted, loving her blindly despite her actions.
'Those days......' he thought with a pang, 'Please let those days be over.'
He had realized, when Kagome had stumbled upon a past long forgotten, when Kagome had found pain beyond words......he realized how much he loved Kagome, though too reluctant to trust his heart once more. Time.
Time heals all wounds, or so it was said. Inu-yasha assumed he would have to grow to understand the utter deceptions of Kikyo, and complete love of Kagome. Grow to understand why, so deep within, he still yearned to be with Kikyo, still loved her so much.
And yet, Kagome had needed him, and those feelings for his beloved Kikyo were put aside, allowing Kagome into his heart. Now his love for this human girl grew, until even his voice grew soft, and his mind wouldn't clear......until he couldn't be at rest unless she was near......
He hoped the cliché would ring true , as he looked down at the now demon Kagome. Though his life belonged to Kikyo, as much as hers belonged to him, Inu-yasha needed Kagome. Needed her to live and be happy, though he had been assured he deserved nothing more than death. Kagome had made certain he was happy, he was smiling, he was content.
Inu-yasha glanced down at Kagome once more, to find her eyes fluttering open. The piercing silver eyes bit into him as their glances locked. He realized at once, despite the outward appearance, that this woman was his Kagome. She was still there, inside, though she seemed so different.
Never once had this woman put herself before him, before her friends. Inu- yasha was no longer full of the enlightenment he had once possessed; he was back to the confusion. He knew at once, when he had realized this was definitely Kagome, that he loved her; though this brought pain to his chest. He was only putting Kagome in pain, and though he loved her so much......could he really put Kikyo behind him? Could he ever truthfully forget?
Kagome sat upright, eyes darting around the room, then finally resting on Inu-yasha. She threw herself onto him instantly, tears leaking down her cheeks, burning the raven scars that rested on her cheek. In this very moment, as the hanyou comforted the sobbing Kagome, he realized as never before.......words came to him from a distant place, so utterly unconnected to him.
'Once the threads of fate are tangled, they can never be undone......'
This words shocked him, and somehow seemed so familiar. This ostensibly simple statement exposed more to him than even his own heart, his own emotions.
He would always love Kikyo, he would always run back to her......but never would the days of old come back. Never would Inu-yasha find the peace with Kikyo that had once been, nevermore would her eyes be warmed by a smile, glowing with joy and compassion.
Kikyo had died, heart and soul alike. She lived, thrived on the deaths of others; how could he be so unaware of this fact? The hanyou held onto Kagome, letting her sob against him as he grew even more lost in his thoughts.
So......Kikyo had him trapped. He was lost in the intricate web of deception and pain, of histories long hidden and families torn apart by an evil greater even than Naraku.
He was woven within the web and as he held Kagome, he realized he could never escape. Too many moments had passed with Kikyo in his mind, too many tears shed, too many nights of utter loneliness and unanswered prayer. In that instant he gave up all hope of ever being with Kagome, completely and without guilt.
He loved Kagome, and was sure he always would; he was still plagued by confusion, but to him it was now clear that he could never fully forget Kikyo; not now, not ever. But he would stay by Kagome, protect her and support her; would put Kikyo from his mind, until she returned.......an yet, who then would taste the bitter sorrow of betrayal? As he turned his back on one, to aide the other? He still comforted Kagome, though within he knew that it would be her that would feel the pain.
Kikyo had him drawn to her. He was receiving nothing, and yearning still for more. The cold, heartless woman would never give him the love, compassion, nor happiness he longed for......Kagome could, and would so very willingly.
He held on even tighter to Kagome.
He was stuck in time, lost in his past. He could never give his all to Kagome, for one must always look forward to move on; and Inu-yasha eyes could not be torn away from the horror of the deceit clouding his past.
'I love you Kagome, and you've told me once that you would always be with me......please don't abandon me now, not because of Kikyo.' Inu-yasha thought, stroking Kagome's hair, murmuring comforting words in a most uncharacteristic manner, 'And trust me......that if I ever can let go of my past, it will be with you I spend the rest of my life......'
A heavy silence fell as Kagome was soothed, and the tears streaked her face. She lay against Inu-yasha, the rhythmic beating of his heart calming her. Inu-yasha closed his eyes hard and tried to reassure himself that eventually he would forget his past......but no words would come to mind as he calmed Kagome.
Only a seemingly simple statement came to his troubled mind, as Riku came into view, features emotionless in a manner reminiscent of Sesshomaru. Inu- yasha sighed silently, once more. He would grow to love Kagome more and more each day, and to hate Kikyo......but would he ever be able to fully give his heart to the woman he truly loved? Whoever it may be in the end?
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'Once the threads of fate are tangled, they can never be undone......'
- Kikyo, episode 47
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Kagome had barely come to grips with these new changes, so shocked she had sobbed against Inu-yasha for so long. Gripping on to him, horrified of the strange feelings inside her. She had been comforted by her beloved hanyou until Riku had come and brought her to Danika.
"Have you regained your strength Danika?" Riku asked, voice laced with concern as he gazed into Danika's eyes. "I have. Shall I return her memories?" the elf replied, stealing a glance at Kagome, who stood, still gripping onto Inu-yasha, terror in her eyes.
'She looks so afraid......' Danika thought to Riku, hoping to post-pone the memory exchange. In truth she was so exhausted, but she would not let Riku, nor Kagome, down. She must be strong, for herself and the others. Riku's tone was calm and kind.
'I know you're exhausted Danika, and if you wish to rest for the night, I will understand.'
Danika smiled inwardly. Riku could be so sweet, when his cold reserve and guilt were pushed aside. The elf shook herself, this was not the time to think of Riku as more than her leader. 'I can handle it.' she replied simply, throwing a reassuring grin at Riku with a slight nod. He returned the nod and flashed a quick smile at her as well. "Kagome, please kneel before me." Danika said kindly, her tone no longer casual. Kagome shook her head slowly. "No more......please, I-I don't know what's going on." She buried her head in Inu-yasha's chest. He wrapped an arm around her protectively.
"I know what you were doing now, Riku. And I do apologize for jumping to conclusions earlier, but tell me what the hell is going on, or Kagome's not doing anything you tell her to." The hanyou snapped angrily, Kikyo once more slipping from his mind. Her face vanishing from within him at last, the remembrance of her kiss on his lips slipped away, and her haunting words were gone.
Was his promise beginning to come into action at last?
Inu-yasha glared angrily at Riku; and in this instant, before he realized it, Inu-yasha had left Kikyo in his past, for even a moment, and come to grips with his present. Now? Could he now, at last, fully keep the promise he had made? The silvery-haired hanyou decided to think of this later, for at the moment, Riku had some explaining to do.
"It is the ancient ritual of a soul split. Kagome has two souls within her now. Though they are separate, they are like the pieces of a puzzle, so different, yet meant to fit together as one." Riku began, closing his eyes with patience, Kagome's sobs died and she clutched onto Inu-yasha more than ever. This was too much, too much for her......
"Kagome is both demon and human, both woman and girl. Inside her, she is both my sister and a stranger. She is different in her appearance, in her experiences, and therefore she is different as a whole. Inu-yasha, when Kagome acquires these memories, she will change. Towards me, towards Danika......towards you." Riku gazed at the hanyou, emotions indescribable, but pity in his eyes. Even Riku realized he was being painfully blunt.
Inu-yasha's eyes widened fleetingly.
He had been right in suspecting Kagome would change, both outwardly and inwardly. She would be different, in more ways than he had imagined. The pain would change her......and consume her.
The darkness Kagome had spoken of! This was it, the pain, the experiences; this was the darkness. This was the basis of his promise, the test that would determine how strong his love for Kagome truly was. For fate had already failed once, to his eyes at least. This was meant to be. His love of Kagome would prevail, against the darkness; against the tainted perceptions Kikyo had given him of love.
Now, he realized, just how important his promise to Kagome was. He would be all that would sustain Kagome, until she grew to understand her past.
Inu-yasha thought, and hugged Kagome to him, no longer caring what others thought if he showed his love for her. She knew how he felt, even more so that Kikyo. She knew, could relate, could help him as he helped her. Inu- yasha no longer knew how long his Kagome would remain the woman he loved. If she would change, forget of him......he slowly met Riku's deep, dark eyes.
If these memories were given to Kagome, his promise would be tested at last. The promise he had made in the blindness of love once more. Had he fallen into fate's trap once more? Inu-yasha could only hope, waiting, as Kagome kneeled before Danika, that this love was unlike that shared with Kikyo.
Inu-yasha could only hope that this love so much depended on......was pure.
That his promise would be kept.
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Kagome knelt before Danika, heart racing, eyes darting to Inu-yasha every second. She trusted him so much, and he most certainly would not let Riku harm her.
"Inu-yasha!" Kagome cried out, just as Danika raised her hands to begin the spell. The hanyou dropped to his knees beside her, eyes full of concern. Kagome noticed, despite the situation, that something within him was different.......She shook her head as if to shake the thoughts of this from her mind. They would discuss this later. Kagome's heart began to race as she looked from Riku to Danika, back to Inu-yasha's concerned face once more.
"Stay......stay by me when she gives me the memories......please?"
Inu-yasha nodded, and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "Do it now." Riku said quietly to Danika, eyes focused on Kagome as the elf locked eyes with her. Kagome met the piercing blue orbs that were Danika's eyes very reluctantly, and only when Inu-yasha squeezed her ever so slightly; reassuring her silently.
Suddenly, day after day passed through her mind. Memories poured throughout her mind, each one so different from the others. Kagome was only saved from flying backwards by Inu-yasha's protective arm around her.
"Kagome..." Inu-yasha muttered, letting the demon girl fall against him weakly. Once more she was sobbing in his arms. Riku stepped forward, and spoke Kagome's name aloud. The girl suddenly grew rigid, and lessened her grip on Inu-yasha. Her sobs grew silent, her face distorted in anger, as she removed it from Inu-yasha's robes.
"You....." she hissed angrily, slowly turning to face her brother. All the memories registered within her. She was so different, yet so similar to her human self......all she knew now, however, was that her brother had ruined her as a guardian. Wrecked what pride she had, torn away what virtues and morals she had held......
"YOU!"
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Mia: A good chapter, if I say so myself.
Crescent: *rolls eyes* aren't we vain......
Inu: I'm......I'm SO brave! *eyes are replaced by stars*
Mia & Crescent:......uh......?
Inu: I'm so cool, I'm so cool! *does the cool dance*
Mia: Right. If I'm vain, then what does that make him?!?
Crescent: *sweat-drop*
Inu: *continues to do the cool dance*
Mia: Yeah...uhh....See you next time! Don't forget to review!!
Crescent22000: I think Naraku should be a cross-dresser in this chapter!! *begins to hysterically laugh*
Mia & Inu-yasha: .........*stares at Colleen and begins to slowly back away, once more*
Crescent: What? *continues to hysterically laugh*
Mia: *sweat-drop* Well then, moving on!! Enjoy the chapter!!
Inu: *still backing away from Colleen*
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Chapter 11: The Promise
Inu-yasha sat at the side of Kagome as she lay beside the burning fire, night had fallen already, and still she hadn't stirred. He sighed silently as Kagome slowly rolled over. Relief washed over him. She was definitely alive.
Yet......where had the other Kagome gone? The twin woman, so shockingly reminiscent of Kagome had vanished in the burst of light, but Inu-yasha constantly felt as if somehow, he had let Kagome down. He hadn't saved her in the way she had meant......he closed his eyes thoughtfully then opened them once again, after a moment.
The hanyou watched Kagome, eyes never leaving her slender face. Two, black stripes rested upon her cheek and Inu-yasha noticed how her hair rested lightly on her shoulder, no longer how it had been since their first meeting. She was even more beautiful than Kikyo now......
Inu-yasha sighed with more candidness. He had known that Kagome was going to change. He had known Kagome was going to become her demon self. But somehow, as he sat beside this recreated Kagome, he found it difficult to refrain from reaching out and touching her. How could this be his Kagome? The Kagome he had come to, however reluctantly, love?
She was so different.
Inu-yasha found it so hard to believe this woman lying beside him was Kagome. She was more beautiful. An elegance only a demon could possess was about her, and it seemed she had grown in more ways than appearance; though Inu-yasha could only sense this change.
He remembered his promise, however. That he would stand by her, no matter what; just as she had done for him. His mind wandered back to Kikyo. Back to days when he was young and naïve even more so than now, thinking that he had at last found love......another sigh escaped from Inu-yasha.
Kikyo had been gone from his mind, with the memories that belonged to Kagome; with the transformation of Kagome. It seemed Kikyo had been a nightmare of the past, nothing more than a dream that had come and gone with the night......Kagome had taken up much of his mind now, and yet......
He loved her, so deep inside. A love that would never vanish, yet Inu-yasha could remember Kikyo's harsh words as he had tried to convince her that he would protect her, only he could protect her. She no longer loved him, he realized sitting before Kagome. He had been foolish indeed, promising what she wanted, loving her blindly despite her actions.
'Those days......' he thought with a pang, 'Please let those days be over.'
He had realized, when Kagome had stumbled upon a past long forgotten, when Kagome had found pain beyond words......he realized how much he loved Kagome, though too reluctant to trust his heart once more. Time.
Time heals all wounds, or so it was said. Inu-yasha assumed he would have to grow to understand the utter deceptions of Kikyo, and complete love of Kagome. Grow to understand why, so deep within, he still yearned to be with Kikyo, still loved her so much.
And yet, Kagome had needed him, and those feelings for his beloved Kikyo were put aside, allowing Kagome into his heart. Now his love for this human girl grew, until even his voice grew soft, and his mind wouldn't clear......until he couldn't be at rest unless she was near......
He hoped the cliché would ring true , as he looked down at the now demon Kagome. Though his life belonged to Kikyo, as much as hers belonged to him, Inu-yasha needed Kagome. Needed her to live and be happy, though he had been assured he deserved nothing more than death. Kagome had made certain he was happy, he was smiling, he was content.
Inu-yasha glanced down at Kagome once more, to find her eyes fluttering open. The piercing silver eyes bit into him as their glances locked. He realized at once, despite the outward appearance, that this woman was his Kagome. She was still there, inside, though she seemed so different.
Never once had this woman put herself before him, before her friends. Inu- yasha was no longer full of the enlightenment he had once possessed; he was back to the confusion. He knew at once, when he had realized this was definitely Kagome, that he loved her; though this brought pain to his chest. He was only putting Kagome in pain, and though he loved her so much......could he really put Kikyo behind him? Could he ever truthfully forget?
Kagome sat upright, eyes darting around the room, then finally resting on Inu-yasha. She threw herself onto him instantly, tears leaking down her cheeks, burning the raven scars that rested on her cheek. In this very moment, as the hanyou comforted the sobbing Kagome, he realized as never before.......words came to him from a distant place, so utterly unconnected to him.
'Once the threads of fate are tangled, they can never be undone......'
This words shocked him, and somehow seemed so familiar. This ostensibly simple statement exposed more to him than even his own heart, his own emotions.
He would always love Kikyo, he would always run back to her......but never would the days of old come back. Never would Inu-yasha find the peace with Kikyo that had once been, nevermore would her eyes be warmed by a smile, glowing with joy and compassion.
Kikyo had died, heart and soul alike. She lived, thrived on the deaths of others; how could he be so unaware of this fact? The hanyou held onto Kagome, letting her sob against him as he grew even more lost in his thoughts.
So......Kikyo had him trapped. He was lost in the intricate web of deception and pain, of histories long hidden and families torn apart by an evil greater even than Naraku.
He was woven within the web and as he held Kagome, he realized he could never escape. Too many moments had passed with Kikyo in his mind, too many tears shed, too many nights of utter loneliness and unanswered prayer. In that instant he gave up all hope of ever being with Kagome, completely and without guilt.
He loved Kagome, and was sure he always would; he was still plagued by confusion, but to him it was now clear that he could never fully forget Kikyo; not now, not ever. But he would stay by Kagome, protect her and support her; would put Kikyo from his mind, until she returned.......an yet, who then would taste the bitter sorrow of betrayal? As he turned his back on one, to aide the other? He still comforted Kagome, though within he knew that it would be her that would feel the pain.
Kikyo had him drawn to her. He was receiving nothing, and yearning still for more. The cold, heartless woman would never give him the love, compassion, nor happiness he longed for......Kagome could, and would so very willingly.
He held on even tighter to Kagome.
He was stuck in time, lost in his past. He could never give his all to Kagome, for one must always look forward to move on; and Inu-yasha eyes could not be torn away from the horror of the deceit clouding his past.
'I love you Kagome, and you've told me once that you would always be with me......please don't abandon me now, not because of Kikyo.' Inu-yasha thought, stroking Kagome's hair, murmuring comforting words in a most uncharacteristic manner, 'And trust me......that if I ever can let go of my past, it will be with you I spend the rest of my life......'
A heavy silence fell as Kagome was soothed, and the tears streaked her face. She lay against Inu-yasha, the rhythmic beating of his heart calming her. Inu-yasha closed his eyes hard and tried to reassure himself that eventually he would forget his past......but no words would come to mind as he calmed Kagome.
Only a seemingly simple statement came to his troubled mind, as Riku came into view, features emotionless in a manner reminiscent of Sesshomaru. Inu- yasha sighed silently, once more. He would grow to love Kagome more and more each day, and to hate Kikyo......but would he ever be able to fully give his heart to the woman he truly loved? Whoever it may be in the end?
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'Once the threads of fate are tangled, they can never be undone......'
- Kikyo, episode 47
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Kagome had barely come to grips with these new changes, so shocked she had sobbed against Inu-yasha for so long. Gripping on to him, horrified of the strange feelings inside her. She had been comforted by her beloved hanyou until Riku had come and brought her to Danika.
"Have you regained your strength Danika?" Riku asked, voice laced with concern as he gazed into Danika's eyes. "I have. Shall I return her memories?" the elf replied, stealing a glance at Kagome, who stood, still gripping onto Inu-yasha, terror in her eyes.
'She looks so afraid......' Danika thought to Riku, hoping to post-pone the memory exchange. In truth she was so exhausted, but she would not let Riku, nor Kagome, down. She must be strong, for herself and the others. Riku's tone was calm and kind.
'I know you're exhausted Danika, and if you wish to rest for the night, I will understand.'
Danika smiled inwardly. Riku could be so sweet, when his cold reserve and guilt were pushed aside. The elf shook herself, this was not the time to think of Riku as more than her leader. 'I can handle it.' she replied simply, throwing a reassuring grin at Riku with a slight nod. He returned the nod and flashed a quick smile at her as well. "Kagome, please kneel before me." Danika said kindly, her tone no longer casual. Kagome shook her head slowly. "No more......please, I-I don't know what's going on." She buried her head in Inu-yasha's chest. He wrapped an arm around her protectively.
"I know what you were doing now, Riku. And I do apologize for jumping to conclusions earlier, but tell me what the hell is going on, or Kagome's not doing anything you tell her to." The hanyou snapped angrily, Kikyo once more slipping from his mind. Her face vanishing from within him at last, the remembrance of her kiss on his lips slipped away, and her haunting words were gone.
Was his promise beginning to come into action at last?
Inu-yasha glared angrily at Riku; and in this instant, before he realized it, Inu-yasha had left Kikyo in his past, for even a moment, and come to grips with his present. Now? Could he now, at last, fully keep the promise he had made? The silvery-haired hanyou decided to think of this later, for at the moment, Riku had some explaining to do.
"It is the ancient ritual of a soul split. Kagome has two souls within her now. Though they are separate, they are like the pieces of a puzzle, so different, yet meant to fit together as one." Riku began, closing his eyes with patience, Kagome's sobs died and she clutched onto Inu-yasha more than ever. This was too much, too much for her......
"Kagome is both demon and human, both woman and girl. Inside her, she is both my sister and a stranger. She is different in her appearance, in her experiences, and therefore she is different as a whole. Inu-yasha, when Kagome acquires these memories, she will change. Towards me, towards Danika......towards you." Riku gazed at the hanyou, emotions indescribable, but pity in his eyes. Even Riku realized he was being painfully blunt.
Inu-yasha's eyes widened fleetingly.
He had been right in suspecting Kagome would change, both outwardly and inwardly. She would be different, in more ways than he had imagined. The pain would change her......and consume her.
The darkness Kagome had spoken of! This was it, the pain, the experiences; this was the darkness. This was the basis of his promise, the test that would determine how strong his love for Kagome truly was. For fate had already failed once, to his eyes at least. This was meant to be. His love of Kagome would prevail, against the darkness; against the tainted perceptions Kikyo had given him of love.
Now, he realized, just how important his promise to Kagome was. He would be all that would sustain Kagome, until she grew to understand her past.
Inu-yasha thought, and hugged Kagome to him, no longer caring what others thought if he showed his love for her. She knew how he felt, even more so that Kikyo. She knew, could relate, could help him as he helped her. Inu- yasha no longer knew how long his Kagome would remain the woman he loved. If she would change, forget of him......he slowly met Riku's deep, dark eyes.
If these memories were given to Kagome, his promise would be tested at last. The promise he had made in the blindness of love once more. Had he fallen into fate's trap once more? Inu-yasha could only hope, waiting, as Kagome kneeled before Danika, that this love was unlike that shared with Kikyo.
Inu-yasha could only hope that this love so much depended on......was pure.
That his promise would be kept.
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Kagome knelt before Danika, heart racing, eyes darting to Inu-yasha every second. She trusted him so much, and he most certainly would not let Riku harm her.
"Inu-yasha!" Kagome cried out, just as Danika raised her hands to begin the spell. The hanyou dropped to his knees beside her, eyes full of concern. Kagome noticed, despite the situation, that something within him was different.......She shook her head as if to shake the thoughts of this from her mind. They would discuss this later. Kagome's heart began to race as she looked from Riku to Danika, back to Inu-yasha's concerned face once more.
"Stay......stay by me when she gives me the memories......please?"
Inu-yasha nodded, and wrapped an arm around her shoulders. "Do it now." Riku said quietly to Danika, eyes focused on Kagome as the elf locked eyes with her. Kagome met the piercing blue orbs that were Danika's eyes very reluctantly, and only when Inu-yasha squeezed her ever so slightly; reassuring her silently.
Suddenly, day after day passed through her mind. Memories poured throughout her mind, each one so different from the others. Kagome was only saved from flying backwards by Inu-yasha's protective arm around her.
"Kagome..." Inu-yasha muttered, letting the demon girl fall against him weakly. Once more she was sobbing in his arms. Riku stepped forward, and spoke Kagome's name aloud. The girl suddenly grew rigid, and lessened her grip on Inu-yasha. Her sobs grew silent, her face distorted in anger, as she removed it from Inu-yasha's robes.
"You....." she hissed angrily, slowly turning to face her brother. All the memories registered within her. She was so different, yet so similar to her human self......all she knew now, however, was that her brother had ruined her as a guardian. Wrecked what pride she had, torn away what virtues and morals she had held......
"YOU!"
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Mia: A good chapter, if I say so myself.
Crescent: *rolls eyes* aren't we vain......
Inu: I'm......I'm SO brave! *eyes are replaced by stars*
Mia & Crescent:......uh......?
Inu: I'm so cool, I'm so cool! *does the cool dance*
Mia: Right. If I'm vain, then what does that make him?!?
Crescent: *sweat-drop*
Inu: *continues to do the cool dance*
Mia: Yeah...uhh....See you next time! Don't forget to review!!