A/N: Lately, chapter writing hasn't been my number one thing to do. Someone I like is moving away on Friday and I'm just trying to get my thoughts straightened out. But heres the chapter anyway.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters. Rumiko Takahashi does.
Chapter: Feeling Trapped Part II
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Inuyasha turned around quickly and raced out of the house. He had never felt so scared in his life. Not even when he didn't know what happened to Kagome last night. What would Naraku do to her? Was he already to late? There was only one emotion to describe how he felt right now. And that emotion was trapped. Inuyasha had never felt so trapped in his life.
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Time is ticking and Inuyasha was unable to see the clock. His mind was racing as he thought over all the possible tortures Kagome could be going through right at the moment. His health didn't matter to him no more, only saving the women he loved was on his mind.
There was no time to take the bus he reasoned, so he decided to rely on his demon speed. The wind whipped his face and hair as he lept over another roof. He needed the necklace first. If he went without it, who knew what Naraku would do. 'So then, when Kouga told me to steal the necklace, was it Naraku who gave him those orders? What's the big deal over the necklace?'
His eyes caught sight of the the house he needed to attend too. His mother was defiantly cleaning right now, for she always cleaned when she was worried. But what was the need to worry her even more? 'I'll just go through my window, get the necklace and go. I have to hurry!'
Inuyasha landed in his small backyard and glanced around to see if anyone was watching. His mother was doing house work so she wasn't outside. That was good. Inuyasha lept up to the tree next to his window, then slid the frame over and jumped into his room silently.
The necklace was right where he had last put it, on the hanger on his door. It was like a a blur as he raced over, nearly took the whole door of the henge's to receive the necklace, and jumped out the window, cutting his hand on the glass. He hissed down at the blood that dripped down his hand but continued on his way. Like he realized before time was ticking and he couldn't see the clock.
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The room was pitch dark. Her breathing and her raging heart was the only thing she could hear, for the noise was pounding in her ears. It was said that when a human was unable to see, related to a blind fold, they would get so terrified to even make a sound. Kagome realized that theory was true.
She didn't know how long she had been here, sitting in this hard rocking chair, wrists tied behind her back. Legs tied in the front. She couldn't even remember how she had been taken to this place. Who did it? How? it was all blocked from her mind. And that terrified her the most.
"Ngn.." Kagome jumped and turned her head as she heard soft moaning coming from her right. The moans were from a man, a man in great pain by the sounds of it. Who was here? Where was he? And what was he going to do to her?
"W..who's.. t..there?" She had to get answers, one way or another. She felt her body shake as the moans died down a little bit but continued none the less.
"Ka...Kagome?" Kagome jumped again. The voice was familiar. She knew she had heard it before, but not in such a twisted way of pain. Her mind searched for the answer, and the only man that came close to sounding like this man, was none other then her ex Kouga. "Kouga? I..Is that you?"
The man went silent for a moment. Kagome wasn't sure what the man was doing. She heard chains rustle like the man was trying to move or sit up. She guessed he was chained to the walls. "K..Kagome? It is you.. what.. what are you.. doing here?"
"I...I don't know." Kagome whispered more to herself. "I don't know how I got here or why. Where is here anyway?"
Kouga chuckled. "Here is.. hell Kagome. I'm sorry you are... here.." Kagome felt some relief go through her. At least someone she knew was here. Though she hated Kouga for what he did, she had a feeling it wasn't his fault. Kouga could be mean, and even controlling, but he would never try to kill someone on purpose. Not in his right mind anyway.
The two remained silent, just listening to each other's breathing. Kagome was surprised that Kouga was alive. Naraku is a cruel, cruel man, and if Kouga did something wrong, Naraku would not hesitate to kill him. But the sound of his voice, and his in pain moans told her Kouga was very worse off then she currently was. Feeling sorry for him, no. But wanting to help some how, yes.
"Kouga, I.." Kagome suddenly heard a door in front of her open. Through the blindfold she could see some light being shined. Footsteps echoed as they made their way towards her. Kagome held her breath as they stopped.
"Kouga, you seem to be doing okay. Your lucky Naraku only made use take off the tattoo, and not some other body parts you may need." The voice chuckled coldly. "You will rot here until further notice. Now, on to our beautiful damsel." Kagome looked up. She tried to move her wrists around to get them a little free. But it only caused her to get rope burn. 'Who tied these damn knots!' She cursed to herself.
"No need to hurt yourself. You must be getting tired sitting in the cold chair. Naraku says you need to take a walk with him. How about that, hmm?" Kagome stopped moving. Naraku wanted a walk with her? No way! She could end up however Kouga is if she went near Naraku. Wait, she was here, locked up with Kouga, and Kouga had went to go find Naraku, did that mean that Naraku had kidnapped her? Before she could ask the question, the man that had entered the room began untying her hands and legs and pulled her up hard by her arm. She grunted a little, and began struggling against the man.
"Kogi! L..Leave Kagome alone!" Kogi chuckled a little at Kouga's protest. "She'll be fine Kouga, but no guarantees." Kagome tripped over her feet as Kogi dragged her out of the room. "Let me go!" She screamed. "Shut it!" Kogi pulled her through some more doors, then she felt the cold damp grass on her feet.
'Grass? I'm outside now?' Kogi stopped suddenly, still holding Kagome's arm. She could actually feel the bruise growing on her arm. "Naraku sama, I brought the girl as you can see." Kagome looked forward, still unable to see. Naraku was standing in front of her, she could feel his demonic aura around him. 'It's so evil and.. untameable.'
"Take the blind fold off. I wish to see the beautiful ocean eyes of Inuyasha's lover." Kogi rushed over and rose the blind fold off. Kagome had to shield her eyes from the bright sun. Being in the dark for so long wasn't helping the shininess. "Ah, yes. We finally meet Kagome."
Kagome looked forward. The first thing she noticed about Naraku was his bright red hues. The anger rose high in her. How could his eyes hold so much cold and hurt in them? How could a man be and act the way he does? Kill so many without guilt? Kagome suddenly felt sick to her stomach. "Where am I? And why did you kidnap me?" Kagome and the other two were surrounded by huge green trees. Behind her was a small box that was like a house. She had never seen this side of Tokyo before.
"Now now, that will all be answered soon. But first, we need to go take a walk. Inuyasha is waiting for us." Naraku grinned a little at her shocked face. "Inuyasha? Where is he? What did you do to him!"
Naraku chuckled and took Kagome's sore arm in his own. "Let's go. We don't want to be late."
Kagome shook her head and ripped her arm from his grasp. "No way in hell am I going with you! I'll go where I want to go, without you! I'm going to find Inuyasha on my own! Now leave me!"
"Like a pampered princess. I hate those kinds of people. But you can change," Naraku grasped her arm in his hand. His claws dug painfully in her arm, drawing blood. "Is there no way I can get you to come with me?"
Kagome winced a little, but kept her eyes full of fire. "No! Now let me go!" Naraku sighed, then snapped his fingers with his free hand. Kogi took out a napkin and a white bottle out of his coat pocket and began walking towards Kagome. "Wh..what is that? Get away from me!" Naraku grabbed her other arm, and held her against his chest. "Stop!" Kogi turned the bottle over on the napkin and brought it up to Kagome's mouth, despite her head moving back and forth. Kagome breathed in the kind of gas and felt her body becoming numb. Naraku loosened his grip a little, but still held her firmly. Kagome's eye lids started to close. She could hear the chuckling of Naraku before her world began to go black. 'Chloroform? They used... chloroform on me.. Inuyasha.. please.. help..'
Naraku hoisted the now unconscious girl in his arms and began walking away. "Inuyasha must be waiting for his girlfriend appear. Make sure you get rid of Kagome scent around here, and Kouga's. I need everything to go exactly as planned. And if It doesn't," Naraku looked over his shoulder at Kogi. "I'll dose you will so much of that form, your lungs will burst."
Kogi stood up straighter and nodded. "Hai sir!" Naraku continued on his way, jumping through the tree's. 'It's time for Inuyasha to realize the truth of the matters.'
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Inuyasha stood in a tree, in Murasaki park. Children and parents were running around having fun like any family would be. There was swings, slides, teeter totters, and a whole lot of other equipment. 'There's too many innocent people here. What am I to do?' Inuyasha searched around for a cabin but couldn't see anything through the green tree's. 'The cabin must be deeper in the tree's. Hopefully farther away.' Inuyasha leaned down to leap into another tree, but stopped as he felt the necklace in his pocket hit his leg. The necklace was the whole start of this. What was so special about the necklace? Whatever it was, Naraku could have it. As long as he got Kagome back. Inuyasha reached in his pocket and pulled the necklace over his neck. It would be safer there, so Naraku couldn't snatch the necklace out of his hands or pocket.
Inuyasha leaped into farther tree's, searching for any sign of a demonic aura or Kagome's scent. Maybe he could get to them before they got to the cabin. Probably not, but it was worth a shot. Inuyasha's ears tweaked at the sounds of people as they drifted away from him. At least they would be fine. Just as he was in mid jump, he heard a twig snap. Inuyasha stopped to gaze around. The scent of a half demon caught his attention. 'It could be Naraku!' Inuyasha raced off towards the scent, but before long he found himself at the cabin.
The scent of a half demon scent and a humans filled his nostrils. 'Kagome..' Inuyasha jumped from the branch to the front of the cabin. He gripped the necklace for a moment, taking in deep breaths. 'I'll finally get some answers.' Inuyasha put him hand on the knob of the small cabin and pushed it open.
Harsh smoke and winds swirled around him as he took the first step in. The door closed hard on his back, causing him to take a few steps forward. Inuyasha put his hand up to his mouth, trying not to breath in the smoke. The room was dark, and he could only make out lines of images.
"It has been so long since I've last seen you Inuyasha. Please, don't be shy." The lights flickered on. The light bulbs were almost all dead, but still gave him enough light. There was a yellowish couch against the brown cabin walls with a man sitting on it. The man had long wavy hair and bright yellow eyes. He had a cold smirk on his face, with his arms crossed over his chest. He was human Inuyasha concluded. The only objects in the while cabin was the couch and a rug, not to mention the two of them. So there would be no throwing of anything. That was good. To the man's right was a door and to his left was another door. Inuyasha kept his eyes on the man. "Who are you?"
"You were much to young to remember. I'm not surprised you can't remember me now. Let's just say I'm an old friend of Inutaisho. We were... best friends in college and high school." Inuyasha stared at the man surprised. "Onigumo?" He asked.
"Hai, I am Uichi Onigumo." Onigumo chuckled a little. "The great friend of the great dog demon. My my, how you have grown."
"Where's Kagome? Is she alright?" Inuyasha ignored him and glanced around the room.
"She's in there. She's asleep right now. Not dead." Onigumo jotted his head to the right room. "But I know you didn't just come for her, you came for answers. You can ask some questions, but I wont necessarily answer though."
Inuyasha stared forward. He had so many questions, but there was one that was boggling his mind. "What kind of trouble was my father in? Was he in debt?"
"Yes, he was." Onigumo straightened up a little. "Your father had a very rare disease that hasn't even been put on the doctors list yet. But there was medicine. Millions of dollars for one bottle of twelve pills. And because full demons need more pills then humans, he went through a bottle every three days. He asked for my help, I thought why not?"
"Di... did he kill himself?" Inuyasha shallowed a lump in his throat. He was hoping so bad he said yes, but at the same time no. His father was too smart to kill himself. He would have found a solution out, like always. Death by himself was not an option.
"The disease your father had caused hard and long pain to go through his entire body. The pills helped that. But often, when it would't, he would hide it from you and Izayoi," Onigumo lips curled into a grin. "So I helped him out of his misery."
Flash Back
Inutaisho gripped the corner of his desk in his house. The pills were gone every trace, and he couldn't use any more millions to fly in more. Izayoi was already suspicious of his acts. And questioning him about the money for the company. Where it was all going. Though the pain was over whelming, he could not, would not buy more. Not even if it killed him.
He leaned back in his white leather seat, gripping his chest. The long pain had passed, but more were to come. He knew that. Death really did seem like the way to go. He had thought about if for years. But he couldn't just leave Izayoi, Sesshoumaru or his ungrateful Inuyasha behind. He ran a hand through his slightly damp hair. Inuyasha was making himself even more off a problem. He would think Sesshoumaru would be the disobedient one, since after all, he had left his mother for Izayoi. But no, he did all his work, got A's on everything. And did what he was told the first time. He knew Inuyasha wasn't a weak one, even being a half demon. He loved Inuyasha terribly, but he just couldn't deal with It any more.
"Izayoi would kill me if I sent him off. No, what am I thinking? Shipping him off? I must be growing insane." Inutaisho closed his eyes while he rubbed his temples. 'If he knew, he probably wouldn't act any different. Probably would become worse just to be a jackass.' Inutaisho chuckled a little. "Like father like son I suppose." He would admit, he used to be just like Inuyasha when he was younger. Fighting, not doing was he was told. But one day, he grew up. He realized he needed good grades to be something, fighting wasn't the best choices, and he would not be a failure. "Maybe Inuyasha will be like that one day."
Just then, he heard knocks coming from the door. He breathed a little harder, hoping it wasn't his wife or kids. "Who is it?"
"Uichi, open up." Inutaisho sighed in relief and pushed himself up, despite the pain and unlocked the door. Onigumo was grinning and holding a glass of white wine, Inutaisho's favourite drink. "What are you doing here?" Inutaisho asked as Onigumo pushed his way through to walk into the red carpeted room.
"I just made a break through in my company. Business has never been so busy. I came to celebrate with my favourite man. I brought your favourite." Inutaisho grinned a little and walked back to his desk, leaning against it. "Nice touch. Trying to butter me up for something, ne?"
Onigumo chuckled as he went to the glass cabinet in the right corner of the room to pull out two glasses. "You always think the worst Taisho." Inutaisho shrugged a little as Onigumo handed him a glass and popped the cap to the wine. He poured some for the both of them, smirking rather evilly, but Inutaisho didn't seem to notice. "A toast good man!"
Inutaisho grinned. "A toast to our companies," Inutaisho began, holding up his drink.
"To our great money," Onigumo added.
"To our great lives,"
"To reducing your pain to nothing!" Onigumo finished. Inutaisho stared confused at his old friend but brought the liquid up to his lips and way and drank. Onigumo kept his glass in front of his face, not bringing it to his lips. Inutaisho smiled as he finished the drink. "That was great! I really... needed... that..." Onigumo watched as the silver haired man dropped his glass to the ground, and then himself. His eyes were closed, and Onigumo knew he was dead even before he hit the ground.
Onigumo stared down at the man before him. "Didn't I promise you I would get rid of your pain? And look, I did." Onigumo put his glass on the desk, and heaved Inutaisho in his arms, then sat him in his seat. He took his glass and laid it on his lap. Then he ran over and wiped his prints clean off the bottle of wine. He walked over and took his glass of wine and cleaned it out in the bathroom next to the room where he had left the dead dog demon. He grinned as he opened the window off the room and leaped out, laughing the entire way. Now he owned everything his dead friend had. He was now top dog, and no other silver haired man would ever compare to him.
End Flashback
Inuyasha stared surprised at Onigumo. So he hadn't killed himself. Inuyasha felt mild relief wash over him. And he knew the killer. He could bring Onigumo to the cops, and everything would be fine. No, no it wouldn't. Why would Onigumo tell him this knowing he would go the police? What was he planning?
"That's the whole story. Interesting, ne?" Onigumo's eyes glinted with mischief. His perfect teeth showed through his smirk. Inuyasha wasn't liking the look of this.
"Why did you tell me? I could just go to the police if I wanted to."
"But you wont, not if you love your dear Kagome." Like on cue, The right door to the other room opened, and Naraku walked in, holding the unconscious Kagome in his arms. A knife was put to Kagome's neck, showing Inuyasha that he meant business If Inuyasha thought of doing something that wouldn't be to smart. "You love her, do you not?" Inuyasha remained silent. "Do you not!" Onigumo yelled. "Hai, I do."
Onigumo stood up from his seat and walked over to Kagome, stroking her cheek. Inuyasha had to do everything in his power not to rush over and strike Onigumo for touching Kagome the way he did. He clenched his fists to his side, along with his teeth. "Have you heard the story of the Shikon no Tama?"
Inuyasha stared oddly at Onigumo before nodding. "A priestess fell in love with a hanyou. She was to protect the sacred jewel from all demons, but when she fell in love with him, she decided she would give him the jewel to become all human. Why?"
"What else happened?" Onigumo turned his eyes to Kagome's peaceful face. Still stroking her cheek.
"When the priestess went to go meet the hanyou, he striked her and wounded her badly. He took the jewel from her and raced off. But then the priestess got up and raced after him. When she saw the hanyou with the sacred jewel, she shot him with her arrows since she was a master archer. She hit him, and put him to sleep for hundreds of years. Before she died she made sure the Shikon no tama was burned with her body. Gone for ever." Inuyasha finished. "What does this have to do with anything?"
"But you see, the hanyou that went and wounded the priestess was not really the hanyou she had loved. It was a hanyou who disguised himself as the hanyou she loved. Then he put the jewel back into the village where she protected it, and the hanyou she loved stole it. When the priestess saw her real lover with the jewel, she believed he really had betrayed her, and she shot him. Putting him in a deep sleep. The two were betrayed by a greedy hanyou who hated the two of them. A sad tale indeed." Onigumo smiled and turned to Inuyasha, stretching his hand out. "Give me the necklace around your neck. Now."
Inuyasha stared at Onigumo, then his eyes flickered to the silent Naraku who held the knife tighter to Kagome's neck. Reluctantly, Inuyasha pulled the necklace over his head and threw it to Onigumo who caught it with ease. "This necklace is more then it appears. As you will see."
Onigumo gripped the necklace hard in his hand, then slammed it to the ground. A bright light surrounded necklace, and engulfed the entire cabin. Inuyasha had to shield his eyes, for a few moments. When the light died down the necklace he had been wearing was no more. The red and white diamonds were broken on the ground, shattered. What lay there was a was a necklace with a loose chain, and a crystal round ball in the middle of the chain. "Behold, the Shikon no tama. Back in action."
Inuyasha's eyes widened. How, could this be? There was no way! "This can't be!" Inuyasha yelled as Onigumo bent down to pick up the shimmering jewel. "The priestess burned the jewel and her body! This can't be!"
"But it is. I don't know how, but it is. Be happy, for this jewel is going to make your dreams come true." Onigumo held the jewel out to Inuyasha. "You know this jewel can grant any wish anyone wishes, do you not? Well, what have you always wanted to become, but you know you never could?"
Inuyasha looked at the jewel. That was an easy one, a full fledged demon. Not the half ling every kid saw him as. He always wanted to be full to be normal. To not be hated, or shunned. "To be... a full demon. But why waste the wish on me? You could have anything you want."
"Ah, but you see, I do have everything I want." Onigumo chuckled. "I wish to help you. Just like I helped your father. I'm a giver Inuyasha, not a taker." Onigumo walked with the crystal jewel over to the half demon. "Take it. Make your dream a reality. Do it." Onigumo pushed the jewel into his hands, taking steps back afterwards.
Inuyasha stared down at the jewel. Once a wish like the one he could make is done, the jewel will be tainted with malice. But, this was his dream. A dream he had never told anyone. He had always wanted to be liked. A part of the full demon group. And now, he could be. But could he risk it? Would he look the way he does now? Would he think they way he does now? What would change? 'Will... Will.. Kagome still love me? If she loves me for who I am, she will. I know she will.'
Inuyasha held the jewel to himself and closed his eyes tight. "I wish to become a full fledged. A full, fledged dog demon!" A light like before surrounded the jewel and Inuyasha's body. Only the light was black. Inuyasha felt his heart begin to pound like nothing he had ever felt. His eyes loss the vision as his pupils turned a turquoise. His claws grew longer, along with his fangs. Purple strips went across his face, as his body transformed. A loud howl bounced off the walls of the walls of the cabin as his head flew back and forth. He dropped the now black, full of malice jewel to the ground and it rolled away.
"Realize the true beast that you are!" Onigumo yelled laughing. "Be the full demon that you are! I love it!" Onigumo roared with laughter, mixing in with Inuyasha's own howls. "I own you! Come to me!" But the now full demon Inuyasha stayed where he was, his head twisting and turning. His claws slashing the air. "I said come! COME!" But Inuyasha ignored Onigumo's yelling. "Damn it, you bastard! COME TO ME!"
The voice hit Inuyasha's ears, causing the demon to pause for a minute. He turned his head towards Onigumo who smirked. "Come." Inuyasha smirked and began calmly walking to his 'master.' Then he raced out in an all out run and pierced his claws through Onigumo's stomach. Onigumo cried in agony and stumbled back, away from his creation. "Wh... what? Who do you think... you.. are..." Onigumo fell into a blood puddle of his own, his screaming echoing through the walls.
Inuyasha looked down at his now blood claws. He grinned as he licked them clean, his eyes shining. "Blood... I need more blood..." Inuyasha turned around towards a stunned Naraku. Inuyasha smirked wide and began racing towards a not ready Naraku.
In his haste, Naraku dropped Kagome to the ground, and lept back before his claws striked him. Naraku's eyes went even redder and he drew his claws out. "You want to fight mutt?"
"A hanyou such as your self can't harm me." Inuyasha cracked his fingers and slashed again at Naraku who leaped back again. He jumped off the walls and sliced Inuyasha's shirt, drawing blood. Inuyasha looked down at his shirt, then back up. He raced forward and kicked Naraku hard in the stomach, causing Naraku to cough up some blood. Inuyasha kicked Naraku in the face, causing a cracking sound to erupt from his face.
Naraku growled angrily. He didn't like loosing. He kicked Inuyasha in the back of the legs. Inuyasha fell to his knee's. Naraku slammed his feet into Inuyasha's back. Inuyasha fell to the ground on his stomach. He glared at the wood floor. Naraku chuckled. "Who's loosing now?" Inuyasha grunted and whirled himself to his back, making Naraku fall on his butt. Inuyasha then jumped up and kneed Naraku in the chest, grinning as Naraku started gasping for air. Inuyasha leaned down to his face. "You are." Inuyasha reached down and grabbed Naraku's neck and began twisting it to the left. He laughed as he heard the cracking from his bones. Naraku screamed as Inuyasha forced his head to turn around all the way. Then in one sharp motion, Naraku's whole head popped off. Inuyasha stared down at the head he held. The eyes were wide with fear and shock. Inuyasha chuckled. "Now to finish daddie dearest."
Inuyasha stood from the decapitated body and began walking to the still screaming Onigumo. But as he began walking to him, he heard the moaning from his lover. He stopped and watched as Kagome began to awaken. She groaned and pushed herself up into a sitting position. "What happened? Last I remember was Naraku and that Kogi guy and.. Oh god, Inuyasha!"
Inuyasha watched her emotionlessly. In his half demon form, he would have rushed right over to her to comfort her. But in this form, full demon, he didn't give a shit. Not in the least. After he finished with Onigumo, he supposed he would kill her too. Blood was blood after all.
Kagome looked up and gasped as she saw Inuyasha watching her. But no, this wasn't her Inuyasha watching her. It was... some other form of him. Who was this guy? Where was her Inuyasha? 'Unless...' "Inuyasha... is that you?"
Inuyasha grinned. "The one and only. Hold on, first I'll go get rid of Onigumo, then dispose of you."
Kagome pushed herself away from Inuyasha, pushing her back against the cabin wall. This couldn't be happening. What happened to him? This wasn't the Inuyasha she loved. Something had changed. 'His aura... It's all full demon. But... how?' Kagome turned her head as she caught sight of a black object on the ground. She knew what that was. When she was younger her mother had always told her stories of the past. Her favourite had been about the Shikon no tama. The jewel she stared at, was that the same one? 'Did Inuyasha use it to become full demon?'
Kagome watched as Inuyasha began to kick Onigumo in the stomach over and over. 'What am I to do? How do I change him? The jewel,' Kagome looked back at the jewel. 'I have to get the sacred jewel.' Kagome pushed herself up shakily. She noticed how Inuyasha's ears didn't even tweaked at her movement. Her whole body shook with fright as she took a few steps away from the walls. He didn't move. Inuyasha just chuckled at Onigumo's pained moans.
Kagome tip toed to the other side of the room, keeping one eye on her once lover. Inuyasha didn't move at all to get her. He was having more fun with Onigumo. Kagome ran the rest of the way and fell to her knee's. The jewel had so much malice, it hurt to be around it. But she knew she needed the jewel to help him. She reached her hand out and grabbed the jewel. Her hand began to burn but she kept her hand on it. Her closed her eyes tight and bit her lip to stop her crying out. She flew against the wall, hitting her back against it. The malice was so strong it threw her. Her whole body hurt from the hit. 'Oh god. It hurts so..' Kagome suddenly felt a pulse from inside her left hand. She opened her hand and gasped as she saw the now purified jewel in her hands, glowing a faint white.
'I... I did it? I did it!' Kagome pulled her fingers over the jewel and used the wall to push herself up. She felt strength go through her. And she knew she needed it to do what she was going to pull next. "Inuyasha!" Inuyasha stopped his kicking and punching to look up up. He saw the flame in Kagome's eyes rise. He smirked. "I said you can wait."
"I'm not a very patient person, you should know by now. If you are a man, come get me now. It's not nice to make a lady wait." Inuyasha gave Onigumo a hard kick before beginning to walk up to Kagome. "Your right. Where are my manners?"
Kagome gulped, she had to help him. She loved him. She had too. Inuyasha walked until he stood right in front of her. He wrapped his arm around her waist, causing his claws to dig into her. She winced a little but ignored the slight pain. "I've been waiting." Inuyasha chuckled and brought her against him, forcing a lustful kiss apon her. Kagome clenched the tiny jewel in her hand, waiting for the right moment to put it in his own. Inuyasha brought his free hand up to her cheek and stroked it like Onigumo had been. He forced his tongue into her mouth, grinning against her. This kind of kiss reminded her of the ones Kouga used to do to her. She reacted by putting her own tongue in his mouth. As he was preoccupied, Kagome took his hand that was on her cheek, and forced the jewel into his palm.
He instantly pulled away and screamed loudly. Kagome put her hand on his own that held the jewel making sure he didn't drop it. She laid her head on her chest and let the tears drift down her cheeks. "Inuyasha... please..." She reached up and brushed her lips with his. Innocent and loving was the best way to describe the kiss. She hoped to kami this would work. 'Please...'
While Kagome kissed Inuyasha, he began to transform back to himself. His claws shrank back down and his eyes began to go back to the adorable golden ones. The stripes disappeared, and he began going back to his half demon form. He looked down at Kagome. He wasn't sure what happened, but he knew he had to comfort the crying girl. He wrapped his arms around her waist, and kissed her back.
"Kagome," Inuyasha pulled away and brushed the tears away from cheeks. "I'm sorry. I really am." Kagome gasped and hugged him tightly. "I know Inuyasha. I know. It wasn't your fault I was just... just... scared for you. Don't ever do that again. Okay? Because... Because I love you like a half demon. I love you just the way you are." Inuyasha smiled. "I know Kagome. I love you too.."
The two stayed in each other's arms. They wished time could stay still for them, just for them. But they had to face the facts. Inuyasha had killed Naraku, but Onigumo was still alive. "We have to get the police. We have to get help. Everything will be fine Inuyasha, trust me." Inuyasha looked over at Onigumo, then Naraku. He couldn't stand to look at what he had done. He felt different. He didn't like it at all. But he knew if Kagome stayed by him, he would get through this.
Inuyasha began leading Kagome out of the cabin. "Kagome?"
Kagome looked up smiling at Inuyasha. She twirled the chain of the Shikon no tama that hung around her neck. "Yes Inuyasha?"
"Will you stay by my side forever? Will you love me forever like I will?"
Kagome smiled at the serious face her boyfriend had on his face. "Of course Inuyasha. Love lasts forever, but ours will last an eternity."
Inuyasha hugged Kagome again. "I knew would say that. Now let's get help, get everything fixed up, and see how Sango's doing okay?"
Kagome nodded. "Hai, let's."
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A/N: Not the end folks, but close. The next chapter will be the ending one. I loved writing this chapter, it was fun! I really hope you all enjoy this one. I know it's long, but long is good ne? All that reviewed I love you to death! I wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for you guys. Thanks for keeping me going!
