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A/N:
InuYasha's only Kagome-kun: im sorry that I killed your Inuyasha but I promise its for the good of the story line. To be honest I felt bad killing him also but I had to cuz…. Well just wait and see ok?
SChaos: i had a reason for him not saying that he loved her… I suppose though you'll just have to read on and find out why huh? ;;
Alright the little !...! is a scene change ok? Ok.
The Price of Happiness
Chapter 1: Confusing Thoughts
Sesshoumaru watched as Rin showered Jaken in flowers. He knew that soon his young ward would tire of the ugly toad's constant verbal abuse and decide that he needed the flowers much more. Not that he minded much, he had gotten use to the human girl's constant cheerfulness, unnatural amount of energy, and disturbing love for flowers.
All in all Sesshoumaru had grown quite fond of Rin.
As predicted Rin finally stopped harassing Jaken and thrust a fist-full of small yellow flowers at Sesshoumaru with a toothy grin. Sesshoumaru raised a delicately curved eyebrow at her before taking the flowers from her hand.
So it begun.
In a half an hour's time Sesshoumaru was completely covered in flowers of every shape, size and color. Flowers were laced through his hair and tail, shoved in the crevices of his armor, wrapped around his swords and strewn across his lap and the surrounding area.
Rin was running up to him with yet another bunch of daises closed tightly in her fist to stick wherever there was room. The bright smile on the child's face dissipated as she slowed to a stop before Sesshoumaru. Her large brown eyes filled up with tears as she stared at the Western Lord.
"Doesn't Sesshoumaru-sama like the flowers Rin picked? Rin picked only the prettiest and bestest for Sesshoumaru-sama."
With a sigh of defeat Sesshoumaru pulled the little girl into his lap. It wasn't that he didn't appreciate the child's gesture; he just didn't like looking like a walking-talking-flower-garden. On top of that he had received some disturbing news from one of his scouts.
A battle scene had been found to the east.
The bodies of the mud-bitch Kikyou, Naraku, and all his filthy offspring had been identified. His scout had said that the scent of blood had been strong in the air.
Mostly Inuyasha's.
Three bodies had been dragged from the scene, obviously too heavy for the survivors to carry, but the trail was lost in a grassy field on the other side of a river. Honestly Sesshoumaru didn't care if any of Inuyasha's companions died, but if Inuyasha died…
If Inuyasha died he would resurrect the mutt and kill him for being stupid enough to allow such a thing to happen. He was supposed to kill Inuyasha and take Tetsusaiga for himself not some lowly hanyou such as Naraku.
"I think it's time to go inside Rin." Sesshoumaru stood up, taking Rin with him. With one last glance to the east he carried Rin beyond the oak double doors into his castle.
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Kagome pulled her fingers through her long wet hair. The cool springs felt good against her heated wound. Looking down to inspect the cut in question she began to probe it with her right hand. A yellow tinted, sticky liquid oozed from under her fingers.
Yep definitely infected.
It wouldn't be long before the infection spread and fever slowed her movements. What Kagome would give to have some triple antibacterial ointment and clean wrappings for her wounds right now. Unfortunately she hadn't gone back to Kaede's hut to retrieve her backpack. She realty didn't want to have to confront Sango or see Miroku in his state.
It was her fault that they were like that and that the others died. If only she hadn't been so weak and let herself be thrown against that hard object, maybe she would have been able to help save her friends. Maybe she would have been able to save Inuyasha.
Then again maybe the only reason she was alive was because she was unconscious. No one would bother with a knocked out girl that couldn't cause any trouble, especially when there were bigger threats at hand. Like Inuyasha.
Kagome glances at the date on her watch, a present from her brother on her 16th birthday. Tomorrow what that day again. Tomorrow would be 3 years since she fell through the well. 3 years since she met Inuyasha. Tomorrow was her 18th birthday.
Glancing back to the east she knew her mother would be expecting her. It had been tedious trying to get back to the well every few weeks. On her 16th birthday though she decided she would only go home every 3 months to check in.
With a sigh Kagome started west again. Her mother would just have to presume her dead, Inuyasha's request was more important. After fulfilling her duty of delivering the sword she would probably never see her mother again anyways. She figured she would be dead long before she ever made it back to the well in the east.
Kagome emerged from the woods surrounding the spring and entered into a grassy plain. Sesshoumaru's castle couldn't be more than a few days from where she stood. Hopefully her fever would hold off until after then.
Kagome go no more than 100 yards from the tree line before a large clawed hand closed tight around her throat. Rough brown fur scratched her chin and chest causing them to itch horribly.
Reflexes kicked in causing Kagome to grab the creatures hand with her own and screamed. With immense strength the demon lifted her from her feet and threw her through the air. Tightly sealed memories erupted in her mind as her body impacted hard with a tree.
A strong hand cutting off her air supply.
A roar from Inuyasha
A scream from Shippou.
The impact.
Harder than a tree.
Softer than a rock.
Dizziness.
Confusion.
Nothing.
Lifting her head from the ground she looked to the direction she flew from. A large bear youkai stood 100 yards from where she lay. A sharp-toothed grin spread over the youkai's face as he looked at the jewel around her neck.
"The Shikon, human, now." The youkai extended a massive hand towards her.
Kagome couldn't believe what she was about to do. This damned jewel was the cause of all her pain, she should just hand it over. But this jewel was Inuyasha's dream. She had to protect it with her life, in that sense she could protect Inuyasha's dreams beyond his death. So she locked eyes with the youkai and chuckled, as she put her plan into motion.
"You aren't very intelligent are you? While you've been giving me flying lessons you could have just taken the damn thing and been done with me. Did you really believe I would just hand it over if you asked? Very polite of you but not very smart. Already you've had more opening that you've needed to take the Shikon yet you don't take them. Utterly stupid."
Instinctively Kagome reached back for her bow and her plan shattered. Her bow wasn't there. She knew as soon as her words sunk in he would be on to of her ripping her to pieces. Her bow though, along with everything else, was back in Kaede's hut. She was the stupid one.
Rage flashed in the demon's eyes as he slowly made his way to her. Kagome rolled her eyes as, once again, the stupid creature failed to take his opening when offered.
With a quick glace to the east, then the west Kagome tried to pull herself upright but found her body deciding otherwise. Her ribs we defiantly cracked again and her leg probably broken. Not much to do but wait for the inevitable.
With a silent vow she watched as the youkai got closer
She was going to die here today.
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A pair of golden eyes silently watched the whole scene played before them with anticipation.
