Never Lose Hope

A/N: Chapter 3 is finally here! I have to say thank you to all my reviewers but I also have to say sorry. I have to say sorry because I was trying to update every weekend but I haven't because a lot of things have been happening like my grandmother's surgery. Anyways, jumping back on topic here is the long awaited chapter that is dedicated to ALL my reviewers.

Chapter 3: Lies, Love, Laughter, and The Truth

Shippo jumped up and down around the annoyed and frozen Inuyasha. He screamed the words "Tell us" over and over but ended up with a bump on his head.

"What's going on?" Kagome yawned and rubbed her eyes.

"Inuyasha was talking to himself. He said…" Shippo recited Inuyasha's words to the group.

Inuyasha stared at everybody but something caught his eye. It was Kagome. There was a hint of sadness in her eyes. Pure sadness. It was hard for him to look at her. He felt guilty for making her hear this.

"That's what he said!" Shippo exclaimed when he finished.

"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered. She wanted to cry but decided to hold back her tears.

"It's not what you think everybody!" Inuyasha screamed when Sango and Miroku looked from the sad Kagome to Inuyasha, their eyes holding hatred for him.

"Then tell us what it is Inuyasha," Sango mumbled and looked at Kagome. Kagome looked as if she also wanted to hear Inuyasha's story.

"Shippo is just saying things to make you all hate me," Inuyasha laughed. "It's my payback for all the hits I've given him!" Inuyasha was acting weird.

"Stop lying," Kagome mumbled. "I can tell you're lying."

"K…Kagome," Inuyasha whispered and looked at Kagome whose head was darkened because she now faced the floor.

"Inuyasha you don't have to lie," Kagome said and lifted her head. A soft smile was forced on her face. "We all know about your past and we accept it."

Everybody stood silent. Sango and Miroku stared from Kagome to Inuyasha and Shippo was with Kilala in the corner.

"Now how about we all go back to sleep," Miroku suggested.

Everybody agreed and set back down to go back to sleep. A little while later Kagome was still awake while everybody slept. She stood up and exited the small hut.

Kagome looked up at the stars and sighed. The night sky was beautiful. Kagome soon caught sight of a shooting star and closed her eyes and made a wish. I wish that… Kagome started to say to herself but stopped when she heard somebody exit the hut and run away.

She sighed and sat on the ground. "I wish that Inuyasha will return my love soon and Kikyo will move on," Kagome finished her wish. She felt no hatred towards Kikyo only pity. She felt pity because Kikyo could not move on but deep inside Kagome's heart she knew Kikyo loved Inuyasha and he returned the feeling.


Rin set Sesshomaru down inside a small hut. She placed his head on a pile of straw and looked down at him. Sesshomaru's eyes were closed but you could see the pain he was in because he would wince every once in a while.

"Oh Sesshomaru," Rin whispered.

Jaken popped inside of the hut and ran to Sesshomaru's side. "Lord Sesshomaru are you okay?"

"That's a stupid question to ask Jaken!" Rin yelled. "Get out so I can treat his wounds."

Jaken was surprised by Rin's tone of voice. She was angry but at the same time scared. Jaken decided not to ask about it and walked outside.

"Sesshomaru I still remember the times we had when I was smaller," Rin whispered to herself as she poured some water into a cup. "You protected me and saved my life so many times."

Sesshomaru's eyes opened slightly as he looked at Rin who didn't seem to notice he was awake,

"I have nothing to give you in return. I do not have anything to give you for doing all those things," Rin continued and grounded up some herbs. "I have one thing but you don't seem to want it."

Rin took out a bandage and spread it out on the ground. She mixed together the herbs with the water and placed it to her right. She crumpled the bandage into a tight ball and soaked it in the mixture,

"The only thing I can give you is my love," Rin whispered and took the bandage out the herb mixture. She pressed it to Sesshomaru's wound. This was supposed to sting but Sesshomaru was too shocked to notice.


Ayame stood up in front of Koga who stared down at the ground. Her tears were gone and left nothing but small stains.

"Koga…"Ayame started.

"Ayame wait I want you to know the truth," Koga said looking up into Ayame's eyes.

"The truth?" Ayame said confused.

"I want you to know the truth about why I cut you off from my life," Koga whispered.

Ayame sat down ready to listen to Koga. She really wanted to know the truth but was scared that it would hurt their relationship.

"I knew that if I told you I remembered my promise we would get married. If we got married I didn't think I would be able to protect you. I couldn't protect anybody," Koga said softly. "I can't even protect myself from Naraku's tricks so how am I supposed to protect the person I love?" Koga yelled now.

"Koga," Ayame whispered. She was in shock by what he said, He loves me, Ayame thought.

"It's okay Koga. I don't need protecting," she whispered and placed her hand on Koga's cheek. "All I want is your love. I will be the one to protect you. That is what will make me happy."

Koga stared at Ayame. He really loved her and she returned his feeling. He was finally happy…for now.

Ayame looked at Koga and let out a light giggle.

"What's so funny?" Koga asked in his usual tone. His face was blood red.

"You look so cute when you're blushing," Ayame giggled. (Sorry I needed some humor)


Kikyo sat in a tree knowing Inuyasha was coming. She knew he was persistent but she didn't know he was this persistent. Kikyo clutched her arm, pain rushing through it.

"Kikyo!" Inuyasha gasped when he finally made it to her. He stared at her face, one emotion could be seen…it was pain.

"Inuyasha you shouldn't be here. There is no need," Kikyo whispered, her voice was cold.

"You mean you didn't want me to come?" Inuyasha asked confused.

"I am here for my own reasons. I did not wish to see you," Kikyo lied. She grasped her arm even tighter.

"Kikyo you're still hurt," Inuyasha whispered and walked to Kikyo's side. He reached for her arm but she quickly moved back.

"Don't touch me!" Kikyo yelled.

"Let me help you!" Inuyasha yelled back. He was just as surprised as Kikyo when he noticed his harsh tone of voice.

Kikyo stood silent, hoping Inuyasha would give up and go away. But he didn't. Inuyasha quickly reached forward and pulled Kikyo's hand off of her arm only to see blood.

"Kikyo you're bleeding!" Inuyasha cried. Wait how can she bleed? She is not human, Inuyasha thought. "How Kikyo?"

Kikyo lowered her head. It was finally time to say the truth. "I am human Inuyasha."

"How? I want to know every detail," Inuyasha said and sat down crossed legged. "Even if it takes all night."


A/N: Yup that's right Kikyo is human…bit how? I know you all hate me for ending this way but I wanted to make you suffer. No I'm just kidding. I stopped because I want you all to guess how she became human and I guess it would be funny if you had to wait. Anyway on with the preview and the question.

Preview: Kikyo is nervous about telling the truth to Inuyasha. What is the truth and why is Kikyo so scared?

Koga and Ayame start a journey together. Koga would love Ayame and soon marry her and Ayame would protect him. But why are they both scared?

Kagome ponders her feeling for Inuyasha. She wonders if they are true or just out of jealousy.

Sango and Miroku are getting closer but can't seem to say their feelings. There are some hidden secrets between them.

Rin and Sesshomaru try to forget about what happened earlier but they both seem to end up feeling a certain feeling to each other. Can their denying last long?

A new character lurks in the shadows. He looks human but where did he come from?

Question: Decide how you think Kikyo became human.

Final A/N: I am a little bored with this only story so if anybody has a challenge for me please send it to me. My e-mail address is If you don't want to e-mail it just write it in the review. The shows that I do are Inuyasha, Card Captor Sakura, Shaman King, Gundam Seed, Sailor moon, Rave Master, Tokyo Mew Mew, Wedding Peach, and a bunch others. If you want to know if I do a certain show just ask in the review or e-mail. Well I gotta go. Can't wait to see you in Chapter 4: Hidden Secrets.