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New Beginnings

Chapter 5- Running Away

Sometimes… running away is the only way to escape

The miko stirred slightly in the night as she dreamed.

Begin dream sequence

Kagome woke the next morning feeling colder than she had felt previously. She sat up and looked around. 'Hm, that's strange…' However, she shrugged it off and got out of bed. After she used the small washbasin in the room, Kagome picked out a new kimono. This one was midnight blue with pink sakura blossoms on it. She wondered vaguely where Sesshomaru was as she slipped her sleeping kimono off. A small barely noticeable bump on her side caught her attention. 'Oh no… please no!' Kagome lightly ran a hand over her side, and felt a small rounded shape under her skin. Her eyes filled with tears. "Why can't you leave me in peace…?" At that moment, Kagome realized that the jewel would attract all sorts of demons, and she didn't want to endanger Rin. She locked gazes with her reflection. 'I'm leaving today.'

Kagome put the blue kimono back in the bureau and slipped her training hakama on. She tightened the ties with a fierce determination. Then before heading towards the dojo for a weapon, she grabbed a piece of parchment and wrote out a note to Sesshomaru. Kagome slid the shoji screen back cautiously, not wanting to attract attention. She had taken the light double katana and her bow and arrows. Looking back once, Kagome ran stealthily towards the forest surrounding Sesshomaru's home. She was soon enveloped by trees and the scent of pine and ceder. All in all, it was a pleasant smell. "Oh yeah!" Kagome concentrated her powers and hid her scent. "I don't want him following me…" She looked back one last time through the thickening trees, before turning and running through the woods.

A cold sleepless night later, Kagome was back to the well clearing… since the Shikon had come back she figured that the well might have opened up again, and it was work a try. Out of the blue, a figure dressed in only some white hakama pants dropped down in front of her. At the first glance of flowing silver hair, Kagome panicked. 'Oh no! How did he find me so fast!' But the figure was not Sesshomaru. A pair of glowing red eyes glared at her.

"So… you thought that little purifying trick would get rid of me, bitch?" Inuyasha grinned widely at her. It seemed that he was back to himself… the self that Kagome remembered. She stared wide-eyed at him. "Well guess again… in fact, I should thank you. Because of you, I'm a full youkai, and in complete control of myself." As Kagome gaped, the blood red eyes reverted back to the beautiful gold that she loved so much. He took a step towards her.

"Inu-Inuyasha…??" Kagome's eyes widened as the former hanyou put his arms around her and hugged her tightly. Then he pulled back and grinned cheekily at her.

"Been hanging around Sesshomaru, huh? Don't bother explaining, I don't care… better him than someone else, right?" Inuyasha looked at her and said, more seriously. "Haven't you been getting any sleep, Kag? You look exhausted." Kagome's eyes filled with tears and she threw herself into his arms.

"Oh, Inuyasha… I was so afraid that I had killed you… you're the best friend that I have ever had! I couldn't stop thinking about what I had done… it's haunted my dreams ever since that day…" Inuyasha held Kagome in his arms and rubbed her back soothingly.

"sigh, Kagome… I am very sorry for putting you through all of this mess… I don't deserve to have a great friend like you. I haven't been the nicest person all these years." Inuyasha stepped back, but kept his hands on Kagome's shoulders. "Need to go home?" at Kagome's nod, Inuyasha grinned again. "I'd like to come with you if the well still works… I wouldn't mind seeing the squirt again. Then we should go to Sesshomaru's. I know he's missing your presence. Trust me… he is." Kagome looked slightly startled, then nodded slowly.

Suddenly Kagome looked panicky again. "Inuyasha! The Shikon… it's returned again! I don't know exactly when or why… but this morning I discovered it back in my side again… that's why I left!" Inuyasha looked somewhat surprised at this news, but after a moment, nodded his head.

"Well, it makes sense… after all the Shikon no Tama can only be purified completely with a pure wish… and my wish was certainly not pure. Just make sure it stays in your side this time, and in the meantime, think about a pure wish that could be made." Kagome nodded her agreement, then grinned happily. She seemed to have reverted as close to her cheerful self as was possible.

"I'm so glad things between us are better again, Inuyasha… you have no idea how lost I was without you." Inuyasha smiled gently at Kagome, then grabbed her hand and walked toward the well.

"This is it! Let's hope it works!" Kagome and Inuyasha jumped in at the same time… and landed on the bottom of the well. No comforting blue magic, no well shed above them. They were still in the feudal era. Kagome's eyes misted over and she fell to her knees. With a great effort, she controlled her sorrow to a few tears that escaped. Inuyasha looked down sympathetically at the upset girl. He crouched down next to her and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Oh Kagome… I'm so sorry, I was sure it would work." Kagome looked up at him and forced a smile on her face.

"I guess I was meant to stay here after all… I just wish that I could have said goodbye to them…" She got to her feet and Inuyasha wrapped an arm around her waist and jumped out of the well. "I guess we had better get to Sesshomaru's castle… he's probably furious at me." Kagome grinned at her friend. "You have no idea how angry I can make him… and he doesn't do anything about it… hehehe…" Inuyasha laughed.

"Kagome, do you have any clue how much I've missed your laughter. After Naraku, I thought you'd never smile again. I'm glad things are returning to normal." Kagome smiled in response and at Inuyasha's urging, climbed on his back like she used to. Inuyasha, in his newly acquired demon appearance, was able to almost fly through the air at unbelievable speeds.

Within 20 minutes, they had reached the edge of Sesshomaru's fortress.


'It feels like I'm my old self again… the return of Inuyasha to me was unexpected, but appreciated nonetheless. I feel as though our relationship has changed once again. It began as a tentative friendship that turned into an awkward one by the reappearance of Kikyou and my feelings of love towards Inuyasha. But now… I feel nothing than a sort of brotherly love towards him. And I believe that it is the same for Inu. I already feel happier… yet I can't help wonder how Sess is going to react.'


Inuyasha set Kagome down at the entrance of Sesshomaru's home, then they pushed open the great oak doors and stepped inside. Inuyasha looked around and whistled. "Whew… Sesshomaru is rich!" At the exact moment these words were spoken, the oh so sought for youkai lord came running into the entrance hall and practically threw himself at Kagome. Her eyes widened and she grunted as the full weight of the demon fell on her and she hit the wall. Inuyasha blinked at the blatant display.

Sesshomaru breathed in Kagome's scent, taking no mind of his half-brother standing bewilderedly by their side. All he could think about was how the girl's absence the day before had set off his rage like nothing had before. He had destroyed the entire wing she had been staying in. It was lucky that no other house members were in there at the time. 'Why did you leave Kagome…?? Was your stay not satisfactory??' Sesshomaru seemed to come to his senses at the sound of Inuyasha's snicker. He got off of Kagome and returned to his feet in the blink of an eye. Then he held out a hand and pulled Kagome to her feet. "You should be less clumsy Kagome." Kagome gaped at him.

"E-excuse me?? Be less clumsy? You pushed me over, you jerk!" Kagome's cheeks flushed with anger and her eyes flashed. Sesshomaru glared icily at the girl.

"Do not speak to me with such a tone girl." He was completely emotionless and the coldness of his words struck Kagome like a physical blow. Sesshomaru felt inwardly guilty at the stricken look on the girl's face. 'Must stay mean… I can't embarrass myself in front of my half-brother again…'

"Sesshomaru…" Kagome's eyes shone with unshed tears and with one glance in Inuyasha's direction, she ran off past Sesshomaru and into another hall. Once her light footsteps faded from hearing Inuyasha turned and glared at his brother.

"Good job... you've made her upset again! After all I did to make her happy!" Sesshomaru didn't answer immediately. He had a distant look on his face that clued Inuyasha into the fact that the demon lord was thinking.

"Inuyasha." Sesshomaru locked eyes with his brother. "How are you alive? Didn't Kagome purify…oh. Never mind, I understand." He looked over to the direction that Kagome ran off into. 'Don't do it… be your old self…' Then he walked off in the opposite way. "I'll be in the dojo, brother. Do not bother me, or I will be forced to kill you."

Inuyasha sighed. "Same old Sesshomaru… takes everything in stride… nothing can faze that guy…" He looked thoughtful for a moment before a wide grin spread over his face. "Looks like I get to play Matchmaker!"

End dream sequence


Sorry for the long wait! My history project was bogging me down!

Next time: Kagome assesses her strange dream and trouble strikes

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