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Love Me as I Am

Chapter 34- Tenseiga

Tears gathered at the corners of Kagome's eyes as she saw his body fall limply to the ground like a reenactment of the first time.

Miroku held the beads on his hand. He was too late…besides…what was he to do if he had been ready? He couldn't very well have sucked Kagome into his kazaana. (Wind tunnel)

Trinity took one looked then shielded her eyes, burying her face in Kanaye's haori.

Kanaye tried his hardest to console her…even with how bad he felt.

'Father…'

Sango cried softly to herself. She would have done something…maybe grabbed hiraikotsu had she had the strength to stand. Miroku wrapped his arm around her comfortingly.

Kagome seemed most distraught of all. She was so upset at first she hadn't the strength to cry. It was as if a part of her had been ripped away.

She forced herself to walk, now that she was no longer under the control of the mysterious woman, towards Inuyasha's body. When she reached him she was afraid to look down and see what she had done.

She could already smell the strong stench of blood, one smell she knew only too well. She dropped down to her knees beside him and threw herself upon his body, wanting only to be with him again.

Blood gushed from the wound on his chest, seeping into Kagome's clothes that were already damp from sweat.

'Gomen ne (I'm sorry)…gomen ne…' she whimpered, cradling his body against hers.

She cried into his chest though she knew her love, Inuyasha, was gone.

~*~*~

Tobi landed softly on the ground and Yasuo helped Suki off as she held the sleeping Kuno in her arms.

Yasuo walked her to the door. When she turned around she was caught off guards as he pressed his lips against hers. She closed her eyes and took it in. His lips were so soft and they felt nice. Yasuo broke the kiss blushing only a bit this time.

"Well…I guess I'll be seein' ya then…" he muttered.

"Y-yes. Sayonara then."

"Sayonara. Mata ashita. (See you tomorrow.)"

Suki smiled and nodded.

"Oyasumi." (Good night.)

Yasuo waited until Suki had gone inside then headed towards Tobi.

A scream was heard coming from inside the cabin and Yasuo stopped dead in his tracks, turning back and running inside where he nearly toppled Suki over. She had one hand over her mouth.

"D-daddy…" she whispered before falling to her knees, still holding Kuno.

Kagome looked up at her for a moment, her face tearstained then she looked back to Inuyasha.

Suki gasped. She didn't know how, why, or when exactly it happened. Or for that matter…who had done it. But she had an idea.

"M-mama…What about…Uncle Sesshomaru…? You've told me stories about his sword…tenseiga…the sword of life. Do you think…do you think he would…use it?"

Kagome thought for a moment.

"I'm not sure. We would have to find him and who knows how long we've got until…his soul is completely gone…"

Suki clenched her fist.

"I have to try…even if I loose my life…I'll try to find him!"

Kagome nodded.

"I don't supposed…I can do anything to stop you from going…can I?"

Suki said nothing but stood up and walked over to Sango in a dispirited fashion.

"Would you…watch Kuno for me? I don't think I should bring him. I don't want to put his life in danger."

Sango nodded and took Kuno.

"I don't know when I'll be back…"

"Take care Suki."

"Arigatou."

Suki turned to leave and ran into Yasuo.

"I-I thought you left."

Yasuo shook his head.

"I'm coming with you."

Suki's eyes widened.

"Yasuo…"

Yasuo walked over to Sango, not knowing her but he didn't care.

"Could I leave Asako with you?"

Sango looked a tad confused. She had no idea who he was but he guessed since he was a friend of Suki's it was all right.

"Sure. What's one more?"

Yasuo smiled as Trinity took Asako from him because Sango's arms were a bit full.

"Arigatou…so much. Sayonara."

Suki grabbed his hand and ran outside after picking up her bow and a surplus of arrows.

"We haven't got time to waste."

Yasuo followed a bit clumsily behind.

"Wait. Why don't we take Tobi?"

Suki blinked.

"Oh…I guess I've been so flustered…I kinda forgot…Gomen."

"It's alright. I understand. Let's go."

He helped her on then climbed on himself as she wrapped her arms around his waist for support and they flew off.

While in the air Yasuo suddenly realized he had no idea where he was going.

"So uh….Where does this uncle of yours live?"

"He's the lord of the western lands, Sesshomaru. So somewhere on the west probably."

Yasuo nodded.

"You know. I really appreciate you coming with me."

Yasuo smiled.

"No problem. Heh. I would have come even if you told me not to. I probably would have followed you."

Suki looked at him accusingly.

"Are you a stalker?" she asked, hoping he would know she was kidding.

Yasuo laughed.

"Hardly."

Suki smiled.

"Good. Because if you were…I'd be afraid to do this." She said as she set her hand on his cheek and planted a kiss on it.

~*~*~ Another shorty…but I'm hoping it'll keep you guys satisfied for now. *dodges the death threats and cursing thrown at her* Alright alright. More to come soon. Sayonara! ~*~*~ Miyu