Never Lose Hope

A/N: Chapter 1 is now up. I have to say thank you to my first reviewer. This chapter is dedicated to you. Now read the review response and then the story. Hope you enjoy.

A/N2: You will notice that some chapters revolve around one person or their thoughts. That's only to give you a better idea of what's going on.

Lady Frei: My first reviewer thanks for your review. Thanks for your comment about the story and here's the chapter you wanted.

Chapter 1: A Moment Doesn't Last Forever.

Sesshomaru walked through a field slowly with Rin and Jaken behind him. Rin hummed a soft song while Jaken covered his ears.

"Lord Sesshomaru can we rid this human girl anytime soon?" Jaken asked as he ran to Sesshomaru's side.

"No Jaken she is in our care. Just watch her," Sesshomaru mumbled and kept his gaze locked on the oath in front of him.

"Sesshomaru!" Rin screamed and looked at the black object in front of her. Her tall figure backed up a little and her long black hair moved as she screamed.

Sesshomaru turned around along with Jaken. They came face to face with…


Kagome stuffed things into her big yellow bag. She packed food, medicine, and books to study. She decided that she didn't need Inuyasha to pick her up. It was here choice to go because of her friends, Sango, Shippo, and maybe Miroku.

"Kagome the door!" Sota yelled from the front door.

"Coming!" Kagome called back and closed her bag. She dragged it behind her as she walked to the door, where Inuyasha stood. "Inuyasha!"

"Don't get so happy I'm just here because Shippo's crying was getting on my nerves," Inuyasha mumbled, his nose in the air. "Hurry up let's go."

"Sota tell everybody that I'm leaving and will be back as soon as possible," Kagome said to her younger brother and she put her bag over one shoulder.

"Okay sis," Sota said and closed the door as she left with Inuyasha by her side.

"Inuyasha should be coming anytime now," Shippo said as he paced the ground in front of the well.

"Don't worry Shippo he's coming," Sango assured him. She leaned on the well's top as Kilala circled around her.

"I bet he is Shippo," Miroku said and moved next to Sango. His hand was on her shoulder but soon slipped down to a place where it shouldn't be.

"So why did you really decide to come back and get me?" Kagome asked.

"…" Inuyasha stood silent. He couldn't tell her what happened.


Flashback

"Kikyo please answer me," Inuyasha whispered to the hurt Kikyo in front of him.

"Naraku tricked me once again. That is all you need to know," Kikyo said and lowered her head to the ground. She was already gaining her strength back and she stood on the ground in front of Inuyasha now.

"Kikyo if my life belongs to you, your life belongs to me!" Inuyasha yelled. "Let me protect you Kikyo!"

Kikyo stood silent and she looked up at Inuyasha. For the first time in years, Inuyasha saw sadness and joy in her eyes at the same time.

Inuyasha grabbed Kikyo's shoulders and pulled her to his chest. One of his hands held her body in place and his other hand stroked her head of hair. Her cold body didn't bug him. He wanted his warmth to travel to her and it actually did for a split second.

"Kikyo I'm the one and only one who will protect you. Why don't you let me?" Inuyasha asked. When she stood silent he whispered, "Kikyo…"

Kikyo's head lifted and she stared into Inuyasha's eyes. She rose up slowly and brushed her lips against his own in a short and sweet kiss that left Inuyasha speechless.

"This is real," Kikyo whispered to Inuyasha. She remembered the time she told him to 'remember the feel of her lips against his because it was real.' This was real, Kikyo told herself as well. She wanted this moment to last forever and so did Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha!" a voice called. It was none other than Shippo that was coming their way.

Inuyasha let go of Kikyo as he turned around to see if Shippo was really coming. The rustling of the bushes confirmed that Shippo was coming.

Inuyasha turned back around to Kikyo but she wasn't there. She was floating away with her soul skimmers.

"Kikyo!" Inuyasha called to the one he just embraced that was going away.

"I will say it again Inuyasha. Remember the fell of my lips against yours this second time for it was real," Kikyo said. What could have been a smile appeared on her face. "I will find you and we will meet again very soon."

Inuyasha stared at her and nodded. Did she just smile? Inuyasha asked himself as she disappeared.

"Inuyasha we were worried," Shippo said once he came into sight. "Inuyasha are you there?" he asked when Inuyasha stood quiet.

"Sorry Shippo," Inuyasha whispered and turned around. A smile was on his face too. It was a smile, Inuyasha thought happily. Too bad that moment didn't last forever.


"Inuyasha? Are you listening to me!" Kagome yelled at the daydreaming Inuyasha. He must be thinking about Kikyo but I don't care. He's with me right now.

"Sorry about that," Inuyasha mumbled. He looked at Kagome as she struggled to hold the bag. "Here let me hold that."

"Thank you Inuyasha," Kagome said as they reached the well.

"Kagome…" Inuyasha started.

"Yes Inuyasha?"

"Sorry about what happened earlier," Inuyasha blushed.

"It's okay. I forgive you," Kagome whispered and held Inuyasha's hand. They both went into the well together, hand in hand.


A/N: There's chapter 1. I hope you all enjoyed it. Just so you know this is NOT an Inu/Kag fic. I'm just sticking in some stuff in there that actually would happen between Inuyasha and Kagome so it can be more realistic. Now as I said, here are some things you can vote on and a preview of chapter 2.

Preview: What is behind Rin that Sesshomaru gets so worked up about. Why is he angry and trying to protect Rin? Is this love?

Will Inuyasha see Kikyo ever again? Will he tell the others what happened when Shippo says he heard Inuyasha talking to himself?

Ayame and Koga meet up again. Koga tried to push her away but will he be able to push her even more when she asks him questions? Was that a kiss I saw?

Questions

What age should Rin be now that she's older? (pick from: 14, 15, 16, 17)

Should Koga tell Ayame why he's pushing her away or lie? (pick from yes, no)