So sorry everybody! I've been stressed to death, but everything's everything now. Yeah, I said that last time, but I wasn't totally done with my finals yet. This time I really am. I'm working on several stories as I type this one. Thanks for all the reviews while the story was stuck out there in no man's land.

Chapter 5: Kikyo's Jealously

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To say Kikyo was upset would be an understatement. Not only had she thwarted her plans on becoming Inuyasha's wife, she had been embarrassed in front of his older brother, Shesshoumaru. God! If he knew her plans then she'd never get back on Inuyasha's good side.

Kikyo frowned. She gave Inuyasha no credit at all. It was Shesshoumaru that had inherited their entire father's intelligence, not only in business, but also in relationships. While Inuyasha could easily be used as anyone's lapdog, Shesshoumaru was often quick to intervene and save the idiot.

It wasn't that she hated Kagome though, she just hated the fact that she everything that she ever wanted while Kikyo was left out to dry. If there was even a cinch of an opportunity that she could get the man of her dreams in her arms, no doubt she would take it. Damn that. Sister or no sister.

Letting out a huge sigh, Kikyo lets the thoughts slip from her mind. Maybe this trip to New Orleans would clear her mind up some. As she strolls down Bourbon Street looking through shop windows, a startling sight stops her. It was a woman that looked a awful lot like Kagome in a store with another black haired woman. Even though the woman had her back to Kikyo, there was no way that she couldn't tell who it was. It was Kagome, but she looked slightly different. Not by much though, just small differences that only sisters could see in each other. To confirm her suspicions, the woman turns around and reveals herself to be Kagome.

No, scratch that last thought. Kikyo loathed Kagome. She hated her for everything she was worth, and just now seeing her face after so long, all those feelings came rushing back to her ten fold.

Wearing a façade was one of Kikyo's specialties. She could do it like second nature, and this time would be no different. Putting a smile on her face, she walks into the bridal shop with a pep in her step and approaches the two girls.

"Hello, my name is Kikyo Takahashi and I thought you looked familiar. Tell me, have you ever been to Atlanta before?"

Kari looks at the woman and thinks for a minute. Shaking her head no, she frowns.

"No, I don't think I have. Not unless…"

He eyes light up at the prospect of this stranger knowing her from her last life.

"Unless what?"

"Unless you know me from a year ago?"

Kikyo pretends to think hard and shakes her head no.

"Well, maybe, but I can't really place your face. Maybe you just have one of those faces. Why? Do you think we know each other?"

"That's just it. I don't know anybody past a year ago really."

"Oh?"

"Yes, you see, I was in a plane crash that left me with amnesia. I don't remember any of my past life, but I know that I was married before."

The girl standing besides Kari, Sango, looks up just in time to see Dr. Hiei Jagaan trying to sneak pass the shop unnoticed. Fuming, Sango runs out to catch him.

"Hey you! Where have you been?!"

Hiei gives her a glare then goes back to eating his ice cream.

"Go away woman."

"Go away?!"

"You heard me."

He begins to walk off, but she pulls him back by his collar.

"What the…?"

"Do you wanna kiss my fist shorty?!"

Hiei sighs and releases himself from her iron grip.

"First Kurama then you."

He looks up at her with demonic red eyes.

"What do you want now woman?"

"Why weren't you at my tournament last night?"

"Work keeps me often; even a simpleton like you should know that."

"Why you jerk! I outta…"

Kikyo watches amusedly while the two go at it outside. Kari laughs nervously.

"Eh, don't mind them. They're dating and always act like that."

"Really?"

She turns back to Kagome.

"So, they're getting married I presume?"

"No, actually, it's me that's getting married."

Kikyo freezes.

"What? To who?"

"The doctor who took care of me after the crash. In the next two days, I'll be Mrs. Kari Youko."

She gives her long lost sister a genuine smile.

"That's good. I'll also be getting married soon, I hope. I can't wait to become Mrs. Kikyo Keith, but my hopeful mate has difficulty settling down."

"Yes, some men are like that."

"Hmmm…yes, they are. Well, I'd better get going, I have to get back to my hotel."

She turns to leave but is stopped by a hand on her arm. She turns back to Kagome.

"Wait; if it's alright with you…I'd like you to be my guest at my wedding. Please, I feel as if I know you."

"You want me at your wedding?"

"Yes, please."

"Alright, I shall attend."

"Great."

Reaching into her purse, Kari hands her an invitation to her wedding.

Ever since Kagome disappeared, Inuyasha has buried himself in his work. Job after job, structure after structure he builds to keep the memories from surfacing. The glass ceiling in his bedroom reminded him of Kagome so much, but he didn't have the heart to remove it. What if she came back one day and it wasn't there? She'd be devastated and say that he'd lost hope in finding her. No, the glass stayed.

Kurama loved coming home. Everyday he came home to a beautiful fiancée, but in two days, he would no longer do that. In two days, he would be coming home to a beautiful wife.

Kari walked down the isle towards her future husband in her white kimono with tear brimmed eyes. She was overwhelmed with joy that she would finally be married to the man she loved. Kurama Youko.

Kikyo sat on the edge of her seat as the preacher read from the bible about love and marriage. Once he sealed the deal, there was no way that Inuyasha would get his precious Kagome back.

"You may now kiss the bride."

Hearts raced, and hearts wrenched as the newly weds kissed, sealing their marriage until death did them part.

Satisfied, Kikyo walks out the church with a smile on her face.

"Perfect."

Shesshoumaru looks at his younger brother because of the mid-sentence pause.

"Inuyasha?"

He stands and grabs his brother's hand, catching him before he hits the ground.

"What the hell is wrong with you?"

"I felt it."

"Felt what? What did you feel?"

"She's gone."

A/N: This chapter might have to be redone for the ending. Not really sure yet. See you next chapter!

KD