Hey guys… after a very long writers block I'm back! Hope you guys enjoy this as much as I did enjoying writing it.
The Adventure Continues…
As the evening drew closer, sunlight wasn't the only thing being drained, Kikyo also began to feel drained of strength. She had been journeying and searching in vain for Naraku, an evil presence that was beginning to seem more like a phantom myth, but it was imperative that she find Naraku and convince him to join her. Inuyasha's death by her hands was most desirable, but it would only be possible with the help of Naraku. He was the key to Inuyasha's death. Despite treading many long miles in search of Naraku, Kikyo needed not to take another step…
"Priestess Kikyo…what a pleasant surprise…I take it, this is what you came for?" a hand was revealed clutching the collection of the jewel, while a beady red eye stared back at the miko.
The priestess smiled wryly, leaning on a nearby tree for support, "No, the Shikon jewel is of importance to me, however…". Kikyo pressed her back upon the trunk of the tree and inhaled deeply. "I'm here to ask you if you'd be so kind as to help me…", "kill Inuyasha?" Naraku finished. The corners of Kikyo's mouth pinched upward into a slight smile as she nodded. Naraku sat there, staring back at the miko, oddly silent. Kikyo returned his gaze, but a sharp pain cause her hand to fly up to her forehead to clutch the throbbing ache that began to grow. The ground beneath her began swirls and pools of colours that seem to buckle under her feet, causing her to lose balance. From where he sat, Naraku saw Kikyo's fragile body fall to the ground in exhaust.
As usual Sango, Miroku and Shippo were waiting around the old well for the long-expected Inuyasha and Kagome. It was only moments until the two emerged from the opening of the well.
"What took so long Inuyasha? You said you were just going to go bring Kagome back… it shouldn't have taken this long," Shippo asked inquisitively.
"We ran into some weirdo who knew who I was and tried to kill me as I entered the Modern Era," Inuyasha explained. "No one told you to be so nosy Shippo" he snarled, whacking Shippo's head with his fist.
"I know you don't want to hear this…but I have a stinging suspicion that Kikyo is up to something Inuyasha… I saw her soul collectors around here very often lately and it's not like her to do that," Sango warned.
"It doesn't matter. If she tries to do anything to Kagome I'll make her regret it." Inuyasha muttered as he passed.
Though sleep and silence was greatly appreciated after providing everyone with explanations and discussion, the awkward silence in the room also left Inuyasha alone with his thoughts. He hated to admit it but deep down inside he knew that he fell in love with Kagome ever since they first met. He wasn't quite sure if Kagome felt the same, he knew he was already expressing himself through his actions, or perhaps, not enough. It was difficult to know what Kagome expected of him, what she was thinking, what she really thought about him. Did she really want him to profess his love for her, to her? Wasn't saving her everytime enough? Did she really love him? Or did she hate him? He was acting like a jerk earlier…and the other times as well. But no matter, Inuyasha shook those thoughts away, there was no way that she could hate him, her eyes opened the door to her soul, and he couldn't see any hate in those brown eyes. Inuyasha looked across the room, and without thinking it, found himself staring at Kagome's sleeping figure. Blushing slightly, he looked down quickly, but realized that if no one was awake, they wouldn't know he was looking in the first place. Looking up again, his face grew softer has he stared at Kagome's face that was illuminated by the fire. Smiling to himself, Inuyasha closed his eyes and let his head sink against his chest, and nodded to sleep.
Only when the sunlight peeked through the window of their shelter, did Inuyasha awaken when Kagome knelt beside him and shook him gently. "Let's go for a walk" she whispered faintly into his ear, before getting up and heading out. Yawning and stretching, Inuyasha tucked his hands into the sleeves of his shirt and followed Kagome out sleepily.
Kagome stared at her feet while walking ahead of Inuyasha, letting her thoughts race around in her mind. Finally, she kicked the grass beneath her and came to a halt, clenching her hands into fists. "Inuyasha, when you said that you loved me earlier last night, did you mean it!" she exclaimed, spinning on her heels to face him. Inuyasha could feel the blood rush to his cheeks. His golden eyes widened… "Are you CRAZY! Me fall in love with you? BAHAHAHAHA! this must be the funniest thing in the world!" he shouted back, laughing as hard as he could to cover his obvious feelings. Kagome smiled wistfully, and turned around and continued to walk. As soon as her back was turned, her smile dropped. She knew he'd never feel the same, he was on the rebound after what happened between him and Kikyo. Ah yes, Kikyo, how could it be that she was the only person that could truly reach his heart? Deep down, Kagome believe somehow that she could also reach Inuyasha's heart, and actually thought that he felt the same way for her as she did for him. His words were burned into her mind. She wished in vain that when he told her he loved her, that those three words wouldn't be filled with emptiness. She wished that they actually meant something…"So…" Kagome stopped walking, and stood with her back facing Inuyasha. "You..you..didn't mean it right?...right?" Kagome stuttered as her voice began to grow dry and crack, while her body began to shake. Inuyasha stopped laughing, and gazed at her back. "Kagome…" he said softly. It wasn't long before…"Inuyasha, SIT!"