Nekomata-17
When Kagome and Inuyasha made it back to the camp, Kagome went straight to her sleeping bag, while Inuyasha studied her movements; he seemed to be trying to figure out something. Finally, he began walking towards Kagome.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked softly, sitting down beside Kagome's figure. She was sitting in her sleeping bag.
"What is it Inuyasha?" Kagome said in a defeated tone. She looked up and noticed Inuyasha gazing intently on her.
"Why did you run into the forest? Did something scare you?"
'You could say that...' Kagome thought. "I… I just had a weird dream… it kind of creped me out, so I went for a walk." It was partly true.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Kagome didn't know why he cared so much, though she did know she didn't want to talk about.
"Please Inuyasha, I just want to rest." Kagome replied and with that, laid down in her sleeping bag. Inuyasha sat there wondering what was troubling Kagome so much.
Finally, letting it go, he made himself comfortable in the nearest tree, and fell asleep. Kagome on the other hand, couldn't sleep; she did not want to see anymore of what might come to be.
The next day went uneventful, except when the gang ran into a fight with a demon, collecting two jewel shards.
Kagome spent the day trying her hardest to avoid Inuyasha. Sango and Miroku wondered if anything happened between Inuyasha and Kagome, but thought it better if they just stayed out of this one.
( I know it goes a little fast here, but during the day isn't really important.)
Soon evening came, as Kagome and Sango got dinner ready, Inuyasha perched himself in a tree, thinking about what is going on with Kagome. Before he had a chance to wander into his thoughts, Sango called him down for dinner. As dinner went a long, Kagome refused to look at Inuyasha, and everyone else was getting frustrated with lack of speech between Inuyasha and Kagome.
As dinner came to an end and Sango and Kagome finished cleaning up dinner, Sango asked Kagome to join her at the hot springs. Kagome grabbed her bathing supplies and walked towards the hot springs. Leaving Miroku, Inuyasha, and the sleeping Kitsune back at the campsite.
"And don't even think about peeking, Monk!" Sango called behind her as she and Kagome continued walking. Miroku sighed as the comment reached his ears.
Miroku turned his gaze towards Inuyasha, his face showing complete seriousness
"So Inuyasha, what is it that causes you and Kagome to discontinue speaking to one another…"
Soon Kagome and Sango reached the hot springs. They were soon undressed and in the water, while Kirara sat on land, keeping an ear out for any peeping toms. As soon as Sango and Kagome were relaxed, Sango shifted her gaze to Kagome who now had her eyes closed in complete relaxation.
"Kagome." With her name said, Kagome opened her eyes to look at Sango. "Why are you and Inuyasha no longer speaking to one another was there another argument?"
Kagome looked away, not really wanting to answer anything regarding that topic.
"It's nothing Sango." Kagome replied, but could tell Sango wasn't going to believe any of it. Sango noticed her discomfort, but didn't budge, she wanted to help Kagome, but she needed to know what happened in order to do so.
"Kagome, don't hide it from me, and by the way you are a terrible liar." Sango replied with a small smirk. Kagome huffed in defeat, knowing Sango was never going to let it go.
'Might as well tell her now…' "Well Sango, it may kind of sound stupid, but…"
Miroku continued to watch Inuyasha until he gave an answer. Miroku sighed; figuring he wouldn't get an answer, until the hanyou beside him finally spoke up.
"To tell you the truth Miroku, I really don't know why Kagome is avoiding me." Inuyasha answered thoughtfully. "It started last night though, I know that."
"What makes you say that, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, his face showing slight confusion and concern.
"Well," Inuyasha began. "I had gone for a walk while the rest of you were asleep, when I came back, Kagome was gone. So I followed her scent and found her, I could smell tears as I came nearer, when I asked what was wrong, she said nothing, and just started walking back to camp. That's where she told me she had a weird dream."
As Inuyasha finished, Miroku was a little shocked, Inuyasha never really shared anything with anyone, and here he was telling Miroku. He soon snapped out of those thoughts, and returned to the ones concerning Kagome. Suddenly, Miroku had an idea.
"Inuyasha, this is just a theory, but what if what Kagome dreamt, concerned you, something you may have done in the dream." Inuyasha looked to Miroku in question. "Just hear me out Inuyasha. She has been avoiding only you, and she always seemed to be lost in thought, what do you think?"
"Kagome, you don't think he would actually do that, would you?" Sango asked as Kagome finished telling her about the dream. She couldn't believe what she was hearing and now knew why she had been avoiding Inuyasha.
Kagome looked down sadly, remembering all the times Inuyasha has insulted her, called her a shard detector, and left her for Kikyo.
"Honestly, Sango, I don't know what to think anymore." Kagome replied, her voice low, and full of sadness, and Sango could hear every bit of it. Kagome didn't want to be here anymore, all she wanted to do was be somewhere else, where there was no Inuyasha.
"Um, Sango?" Sango looked to her friend with gentle eyes. "Would it be okay with you if I borrowed Kirara, and went home for tonight, besides, the well is not that far away." Kagome asked Sango with pleading eyes.
Sango sighed, she knew that her friend's heart ached, and knew she didn't want to be around Inuyasha for a while.
'I still don't get how Kagome would ever think Inuyasha would ever betray her like that.' "Don't worry Kagome, right after we're done our bath, we can go back and pack your things. I think Kirara would happily take you." Sango said with a small smile. When that was said, Kirara stepped into view of the two women and meowed, agreeing with the future arrangement.
"Thanks, you guys are the best." Kagome said with a smile. 'I'm really sorry guys, but I just need some time alone to think…'
Inuyasha thought about what Miroku said. 'That would make the most sense. Why else would she be avoiding me for? I would just like to know what she dreamt.'
There was a sound of moving, and Inuyasha turned too watch as Miroku lay back against a tree. 'It's getting pretty dark.' InuYasha looked to the sky, watching the pink, orange, and yellows colours vanish with the sun as it set. Inuyasha got up and began walking toward the forest.
"Where are you going Inuyasha?" Miroku asked, looking from where he sat Indian style against a tree.
"Just for a walk." It was the only response given before he walked into the forest.
Sango and Kagome returned to camp to find a sleeping kitsune and neko, while Miroku leaned against a tree, gazing into the fire. Kagome noted that Inuyasha wasn't around. Half of her was glad, for now she could go home without having him yell at her, but the other half was afraid of where he might be at.
'Come on girl, snap out of it. Sango's right, he wouldn't betray me like that would he?' No matter how many times Kagome told herself that, she couldn't help but feel unconvinced. 'I just want to go home, be away from everything… from him.' Kagome looked towards Sango, only to find Sango looking straight at her and give a slight nod of her head.
"Kirara." Kirara woke to find her master calling her name. She stretched and walked towards Sango. "Kirara, will you please give Kagome a ride to the well?" Kirara gave a quick meow before letting the fire consume her, bringing her form to her fighting form.
Kagome quickly climbed onto her back. "You'll get through it Kagome, I know it." Kagome looked down at her best friend before Kirara raced through the sky.
"So, Lady Kagome is leaving us once again? Would there be a specific reason behind that Sango?" Miroku asked although already knowing the answer to that.
"What would make you sa-" Sango began until she felt a certain someone's hand on her behind. "Hentai!" Sango turned around cursing beneath her breath, leaving an unconscious Miroku with a hand mark on his face.
(Sorry I wanted some humor in there)
Kirara landed softly before the well, lowering her body so Kagome could get off. Kagome walked to the well but sat at the lip of the well. Kagome sighed as she tried to gather her thoughts together. Suddenly there was something nuzzling her side. She looked to see Kirara nuzzling her side softly, while letting out a small whimper.
"I'm fine Kirara, though I appreciate your worrying, you can return to Sango and Miroku. I'll be fine now." Kagome reassured Kirara, caressing the top of Kirara's head with her hand. When she stopped the action, Kirara slowly walked the direction from which they came and took off into the sky.
Kagome sat there for a little while, lost in thought.
'Having this dream makes me wonder what will happen when all this is over. Will Inuyasha try to get rid of me? I know he could never love me, but I have to stay here. I have friends here, I have a son here! Shippo needs me here!' Kagome couldn't bear to think of what could happen. Her eyes became blurry, tears threatened to fall. But before they could fall, she got up from the lip of the well, grabbed her bag that was lying beside her, and jumped into the well. Kagome traveled through the familiar blue mist, finally her feet touched ground. When she looked up, she recognized the roof of the well house.
'I'm back.' Kagome climbed up the rope ladder. She left the well house heading to her front door. Before she entered, she wiped away any trace of tears that were on her cheeks. She hadn't realized she had cried at all, until she felt the wetness on her face. 'I really don't want mama to be worried if I come in with tears.' Kagome dried her face and put on her best fake smile before entering the house.
"I'm home mama." Kagome called into the house but there was no answer. 'I wonder where everyone is.' Kagome walked into the kitchen only to find a note on the kitchen table.
Kagome,
Hey, if you're reading this it means that I, Gramps, and Souta are gone. Aunt Yume invited us for the weekend, sorry you couldn't make it. We will be home on Monday, and if you need anything Aunt Yume's number is on the fridge. I hope you're doing well in the Feudal Era. Hope to see you soon.
Love Mama.
Kagome sighed; she was relieved to know that she didn't have to fake smile anymore.
'Well since they're gone, it's time for a nice long bath.' Kagome thought to herself while heading upstairs to the bathroom.
Inuyasha walked back to the camp site to find Sango and Miroku resting by the fire. Shippo was still asleep, cuddled by the fire.
'Wait, where's Kagome?' He was about to voice his concerns when Kirara came from the sky. As she reached the ground she transformed into her kitten state, and curled herself next to Shippo by the fire. 'Huh? Where did Kirara go?' He was beginning to become confused.
"Oi! Sango, Miroku." Both of them turned their gaze to Inuyasha. "Where's Kagome?"
No one spoke and Inuyasha was losing his patience. "Hello!"
"She went home Inuyasha." Sango replied while gazing into the burning flames of the camp fore.
"She went home!" Inuyasha couldn't understand what was wrong with Kagome.
"Yes, Inuyasha." Miroku replied, looking up at Inuyasha.
'Why didn't she tell me? What did she see in her dream that disturbed her so much?' That was Inuyasha's last thought before heading toward the forest.
"Inuyasha? Where are you going?" Miroku called from the camp. He never got an answer as Inuyasha leapt into the trees.
Inuyasha raced through the trees until he finally came upon his destination. He looked down at the bone eaters well, and without a second thought, jumped into the well, venturing through the familiar blue mist before his feet met the bottom of the well, looking up to see the ceiling of the well house.
In one leap, Inuyasha rose from the well and landed in front of the well house door.
'I need to figure out what happened to Kagome.' He silently opened the well house door and crept along the shrine rounds before silently leaping on the ledge of Kagome's window. It was very late, and as suspected, Kagome was asleep in her bed.
As silently as he could, Inuyasha slid open Kagome's window and hopped down onto the carpet, landing directly beside Kagome's bed.
Inuyasha crouched motionless as he watched Kagome sleep. Her eyes were closed, her lips slightly parted.
'Beautiful.' Inuyasha thought as he brushed tendrils of hair away from her face.
Suddenly, Kagome's eyebrows furrowed and small whimpers emitted from her as she began to toss and turn. Tears began to fall from her still closed eyes.
"No…. s-stop..." Kagome mumbled in her sleep.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha whispered. Suddenly the scent of fear wafted under his nose.
'What's happening!?' "Kagome!"
'No! Please! Don't do this again!' Kagome fought, trying to keep herself conscience after getting pierced by the arrow. 'Why! Why must you do this to me?' Kagome clutched her chest, she was losing breath and fast. She tried desperately to not look up because she knew what she was going to see. Tears formed in her eyes.
Whatever reason she did it, she will never know. She wasn't sure if the dream was making her do this, or if it was her own will, but she looked up. She knew her heart broke again. He was with her again. Inuyasha with Kikyo in his arms. He was looking down on her, smiling.
'NOOO!' It was all she could do before the darkness took over.
"NOOO!" Kagome opened her eyes only to come to face glowing amber ones. She couldn't define whether this was her dream or not. In fear she sat up while moving away from the one in front of her and buried herself against the wall beside her bed, pulling her knees to her chest and wrapping her arms around them while hiding her head between her arms. She rocked herself back and forth, sobbing into her pajama sleeves. She muttering to herself, telling herself it was never real, the dream was not real.
Inuyasha was stunned as he crouched next to her bed. 'Is she…. Afraid of me?'
"Kagome?" Kagome hesitantly brought her head up. But averted her eyes. "Kagome, look at me." Kagome still refused to look. Then Kagome said something so quietly that even with his demonic hearing, Inuyasha had to strain his ears to hear.
"Please… don't let her hurt me…" Inuyasha was so confused. He couldn't tell if she was talking to herself or to him.
After waiting a couple seconds, Inuyasha moved onto the bed in a sitting position beside Kagome, before gently lifting her and sitting her in his lap. Kagome rested her head against his shoulder while Inuyasha stroked her hair, his other arm wrapped tightly around her, his hand resting on the small of her back.
"Kagome, tell me who you do not want hurting you." Inuyasha whispered into Kagome's ear. Kagome was now almost fully awake, but couldn't bear to say the name that tormented her. She just wanted to stay like this in Inuyasha's arms.
'Wait, why is he here?' "Inuyasha? Why are you here?" Kagome whispered.
"Never mind why I am here. Please, answer my question." Inuyasha answered back, still stroking Kagome's hair.
"K-kikyo…" Kagome could barely utter the word, she was afraid that Inuyasha would suddenly remember her and leave Kagome, only to go to her. Kagome waited for his arms to slack. She waited to be pushed off his lap and be left in the room alone. But nothing came, it seemed to only make Inuyasha hold her tighter.
"Is that what you saw in your dream, Kikyo hurting you?" Inuyasha asked, confused yet curious at what Kagome was getting at. Kagome hesitantly nodded her head. Inuyasha's eyes softened as he gazed at the innocent girl in his arms.
"Kagome… is that what happened in your dream?" Inuyasha asked, already knowing the answer. Kagome looked up at him in question.
Inuyasha sighed. "I figured it out when you were yelling in your sleep. Kagome, tell me what happened in your dream."
Kagome looked away before shaking her head slowly. Inuyasha slowly and gently grasped her chin and made her look at him.
"Please Kagome; I want to know what you see that troubles you so much." Kagome turned her head out of his grasp.
'Should I tell him…?'
A/N: So what did you think, im sorry I haven't been updating. School has been such a drag lately, and I've been trying to finish some school work, projects…. Yeah I know, lame excuse… anyways, im almost done this story, so please keep the reviews coming!!
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