Chapter 2

She allowed her cries to come forward. She covered her face with hands, sighing in defeat. How could this have happened? She had managed to escape Inuyasha with her life…and now she was stuck here…with him of all people. 'I knew I should've gone home. But how would I bare seeing my family after what happened between Inuyasha and I?' she fell to the stone floor. 'Inuyasha' she thought.

Flash Back

They were facing Naraku; Inuyasha was at a forefront position in front of Kagome. She herself was shoot arrows at petty demons who tried attacking from behind. Both Sango and Miroku were to the right of Inuyasha, fighting off the stronger demons which led to Naraku. Kirara guarded Shippo who had been knocked unconscious by one of Naraku's tentacles.

Sango's boomerang was sent flying as Kagura came unto the scene. Reluctance was shown in her eyes, but danger was behind every door so they had no time to ponder why. This was the final battle; it determined who would live and who would die. But most importantly, who got the jewel.

Kagome sent yet another purifying arrow towards the demons near her. She chanced a glance at Inuyasha to see how he was fairing. "Inuyasha…" She whispered as he was thrown head first into a tree. Naraku's maniacal laughter bellowed for all to hear. The bright sky grew dark. Everyone, demon and human alike turned towards the evil hanyou. "This battle has waged on far too long. It's time to stop playing games!" Naraku said his voice echoing in the empty space. Kagome swore he grew 5 sizes larger, as he struck at the half dog demon below him.

Inuyasha cursed under his breathe. "Damn…this isn't good."

"Inuyasha!" Miroku yelled to his friend, "We cannot continue this battle! We will never win. It's best we save it for another day!"

As much as Inuyasha hated to admit it, the monk was right. He nodded towards Sango and bolted towards Kagome. Miroku tapped Sango's shoulder telling her they were to leave. She nodded and immediately followed him to Kirara. Seeing this Naraku growled, and sent a shot of black light towards Kagome. 'What's wrong…? My legs won't move.' She thought, watching the terrifying light come ever closer.

She was moved just in time to see it strike the ground, leaving a giant crater where there was once green grass. She sighed relief looking at the blur of trees as Inuyasha ran. "Thank you Inuyasha." She said, hugging him from her place on his back. "Uh…you're welcome." He replied. 'Hm…' Kagome mused, 'He's acting strangely.' That's when she noticed the red and white miko robes, and the familiar revolting face that always showed up at the worse times.

She was dropped to the ground as Inuyasha approached Kikyo. Kagome gasped when he walked over and embraced the undead priestess. She stood looking at the ground. "Inu…yasha" She spoke watching her tears splash as they hit the forest floor.

She looked up when he addressed her, "The jewel wench…hand it over." He said. His tone was harsh, almost hateful. She stepped back. And looked at Kikyo as if to ask for her help. The clay woman was smiling, glaring evilly and watching the scene unfold. Kagome grabbed at the jewel around her neck, the horrified look on her face showing all but nothing of what she felt.

"You heard me. Give me the jewel!" He swung at her, and she dropped quickly to the ground, barely able to dodge the blow. He growled his frustration flipping her over with his foot. She rolled back over and stood. Wasting no time she ran. Ever faster through the dense forest. She ran into tree branches, stumbled over roots and debris, but continued sprinting.

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and ran after her, telling Kikyo that he promised he'd return with the jewel in hand. He caught up to her at a rapidly increasing speed. She fell, and cursed herself quietly for being so clumsy.

He approached her grabbing the back of her shirt and pulling her up. Fear ran wild her mind. "Why!" She sobbed struggling to get out of his hold. "Because you are no longer worth anything to me." He replied. Her shirt ripped and she tried to escape again, scrambling to her feet. He swiftly grabbed her arm, pulling her back. "Give me the jewel!" He yelled holding both her arms in a terrifying grip. She screamed from the pressure.

"Let me go!" She shrieked, her tears streaming down her pale face. "Fine." Was his answer. Her eyes, which had been closed tightly, were now opened as huge circles on her face. He dropped her, clawing her side before she hit the ground. Her blood surrounded her, encircling her in its sticky red warmth. It was thick and dark as it flowed from her side. Inuyasha stepped over her. She gasped in pure panic fidgeting to escape him. Her movement only caused her pain.

"I'll be taking that." He growled fiercely, snatching the jewel from around her neck.

"Inuyasha!" He looked up seeing Shippo.

Tears stung the kitsunes eyes as he confronted the older male. Sango and Miroku stood idly by, simply watching as Kagome was struck down by the man she loved. "Hush Shippo" Miroku said looking towards the ground. Shippo gawked at him but turned once more to yell at the hanyou. Sango covered his mouth. Kirara mewed attempting to walk towards Kagome, but she was pulled back as they began walking away.

"San…go…" Kagome reached for her friends seeing them retreat. Sango looked at her sadly, but continued on her way.

Inuyasha scowled at Kagome and began walking away, headed towards Kikyo, who waited patiently for his return.

Kagome lye there, half conscious, bathing in her own blood. 'Why…' She thought blandly, staring at the sky. Her vision blurred, she blinked once, a tear slipping through her bemused gaze. 'Why, Inuyasha…?' she pondered once more. Then, she blacked out.

Kagome awoke exactly how she had blacked out, numb, and frightened for her life. Dried blood coated her. She lifted a hand and stared at it dumbly, 'This is…my blood' she thought. Her head hurt, 'I have to get up…' painfully she pushed herself off the ground. Her legs didn't work. She grabbed onto a tree trunk as she began falling. She winced at the pain each new movement brought.

For 15 minutes she stood, holding the thick tree trunk. Starting out with a little step she began walking towards the well. Every sound, frightened her, so she limped ever faster in the direction of her way home. Slowly rain began falling. Small, light raindrops grew to large, heavy ones, beating her, but ridding her of the blood that caked her skin.

When she reached the well she was clear of all traces of blood, except for the wound that was now dripping steadily. The rain was also steady, and warm. Hours passed as she stat by the well. 'I can't go home…' She decided, but contemplated what she would do. She heard a foot step and jumped slightly, 'Oh no…' She thought seeing Sesshomaru. She hid all hints of her fear and stood to face him.

End Flash Back

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A/N: I'm sorry this chapter was so short, I was hoping the intensity of it all would make up for it (lol j/k) They'll get longer as I carry on with the story (hopefully) Thank you to all those who reviewed. This is not a Oneshot for those who thought it was. It's almost impossible for me to do those. Oh! And thanks for the advise ( I'll try to drop the Lord Sesshomaru thing)Anyway! Thanks again hope you liked it!