Chapter 5

Kagome had been walking in the forest for almost 3 hours now, with Miroku following behind. He was still complaining about her decision to see Inuyasha.

"I don't understand. Why do you want to see him after last time? He intended to kill you!", Miroku was worried.

"I need him to help me find a way back home… to my time", Kagome told him. She kept on walking, until she saw a river in the distance.

"I could help you….Kagome", Miroku offered again.

"You can't go through the well, Miroku. Only Inuyasha and me can pass through it. But.. Thank you….anyway. Did you know….actually we were not supposed to meet like this?" said Kagome as she stopped from walking.

"What do you mean?", Miroku asked confused.

"Oh….Forget it! You won't understand it if I tell you…Miroku...I'll appreciate that you want to accompany me to help me find Inuyasha. But I can go by myself….really. It's not fair to involve you in my problem…",Kagome said.

"Oh…..hehe. Don't worry! I always want to help a beautiful girl….No! I mean I like to help people in need. It's my job….", Miroku smiled at Kagome.

"Thank you Miroku…But please don't use your Kazana on Inuyasha. Let me handle him…", Kagome replied.

"Hey! Why weren't you surprised to see my Kazanaa?", Miroku thought to ask.

"I told you….I have known you already….before I met you", Kagome replied cryptically.

"But….How….", Miroku's words were suddenly interrupted when Kagome grabbed his hands and dragged him with her to hide behind a tree near the river.

"Hush! Be quiet! Somebody is coming….",Kagome whispered to Miroku.

"Hah! ….Ok…", Miroku whispered back.

They could see that there was a boat at the dock near the river. Then they both could hear some footsteps, coming from the other side. It was Inuyasha! Kagome was about to run to him when Miroku pulled at her arms to duck again.

"Wait! He is not alone!", Miroku told her quietly.

Kagome was shocked to see that Inuyasha and… Kikyo were walking together towards the river. They were so happy and in love. She couldn't believe that she had to see this scene again…ever! She didn't notice the tears on her cheeks.

"My God! You really loved him….didn't you?", Miroku asked moved by her emotions.

"I told you….He is my husband", Kagome said sadly.

"But…but…he is with another girl. Did you know about this affair?", Miroku asked.

"I know her well. She is Kikyo", Kagome replied.

"So….so you are just going to hide here and let your man have an affair with another girl?", Miroku asked in disbelief.

"You don't know anything, Miroku. Inuyasha loved her as well….", Kagome said.

"But….he is married to you….isn't he?", Miroku asked, annoyed with Inuyasha.

"Oh….It's a long story. I don't have time to explain all this to you. Only in the end, Inuyasha will choose me over her…ok? That's why we got married…", Kagome explained.

"Hah! My head is spinning now. Which world do you came from anyway? I don't get anything of this", Miroku said, scratching his head. you do me a favour?", Kagome asked suddenly.

"Yes…tell me. I will never abandon a woman who needs my help", Miroku declared.

"Can you distract their attention? I want to do something with that boat…", Kagome said.

"Ok….I will try to attract their attention on the other side…." , Miroku replied as he got ready.

"Miroku….Please don't use your Kazana …ok? And please be careful Kikyo is a Miko…", Kagome warned him. She felt guilty that she had to ask Miroku to do this. But she had no other options.

"Don't worry! I know what to do. And be careful, too. I'll wait for you in the village ok?", Miroku said before he left.

After Miroku was gone, she could see that Inuyasha's ears were moving.

"Kikyo….I think we got company. We are not alone….", Inuyasha said while looking around.

"Its youkai maybe…Come on! Let's go Inuyasha…." , Kikyo replied. She grabbed her arrow and bow.

"He is running on that side….", Inuyasha said. He could smell it. With that Kikyo and Inuyasha started running towards the other direction.

As soon as they left, Kagome came out off her hiding place. She approached the boat and took the paddle quickly. She then threw it in the river.

"I didn't want to see you kissing her in here again, Inuyasha. So now you can't use this boat again… ", Kagome said smugly. She was just about to leave the dock, when suddenly she heard a voice behind her back.

"What the fuck did you do that for? Bitch…."

Kagome turned her body around and was amazed to see Inuyasha standing in front of her, he was obviously angry.

"Inuyasha….How…How come you are here?" , Kagome asked in disbelief.

"Kek….Do you think I cannot smell you? I knew someone was there as soon as I arrived here…", Inuyasha answered.

Then….Why didn't he confront me? Where is Kikyo, Kagome wondered in her mind

"What did you do to Miroku?", Kagome asked suddenly worried.

"Who the hell is Miroku?", Inuyasha shot back irritated.

"He is the one who helped me last time with his Kazana. He is a monk", Kagome explained.

"So…You did this to distract me, didn't you?", Inuyasha asked.

"Inuyasha! I didn't want to disturb your moment with Kikyo…I …I just...", Kagome trailed off, she simply didn't know what to say.

"Hey! How do you know Kikyo? Who are you really?", Inuyasha was getting suspicious now.

"I am Kagome. Well…I'll tell you again… I know everything about you. Because….oh…forget it. You won't believe me anyway", Kagome replied.

"Why did you throw the paddle away? You got a problem with it?", Inuyasha asked annoyed with her.

"Well….I don't know why I did that… ok? I came to see you because….because I need your help", Kagome said desperately.

"Bah! Why should I help you? Bitch….Now go away before Kikyo finds you here", Inuyasha replied.

What? He asks me to go just because he doesn't want Kikyo to see me? What's this? Why the hell should I give in for her….every time I see her?

"Hey! Don't be rude! I will not interfere in your affair with her. But you have no right to ask me to leave. I got the right to be where I want to be", Kagome declared defiantly.

"You listen now you stupid Bitch!" Inuyasha started. Without warning, he pulled her towards him and looked directly into her eyes. As soon as they were standing close to one another, Inuyasha could feel a strange feeling towards Kagome. Something, he couldn't describe it that made him completely speechless. As for Kagome, his sudden touch had put a funny sensation in Kagome's stomach. Somehow, the old rhythm was coming back again, just like it had happened in the past.

"You'd better stay away from me!", Inuyasha exclaimed and pushed her away.

"Why?", Kagome asked, almost in tears.

"I don't know you. I don't want to hurt Kikyo. She will misunderstand if she sees us together…" , Inuyasha said, then left her.

"Inuyasha….I will always be the second…right?", Kagome asked sadly.

"What the fuck are you saying again? You will never be anything to me, ok? Got it? Now.. Fuck off! Bitch…", Inuyasha yelled his answer.

Kagome was unbelievingly hurt by his remarks. Before she knew what she was doing, she was running away from him in tears. How could he be co cruel? Why am I here? She ran and ran, deeper and deeper into the forest, until suddenly she heard a voice….

"STOP THERE!"

She stopped and looked behind herself. It was Kikyo. She was staring at her.

"Who are you?", Kikyo asked, narrowing her eyes.

"Is it important for you to know who I am?", Kagome asked. She doesn't know me either.

"Yes….I think I need to know why you were running away with tears in your eyes after you talked to Inuyasha. What did he say to you?", Kikyo asked. Kagome could hear jealousy shaping the tone of Kikyo's voice.

So she did see us together. Well…well….payback time for you Kikyo. Kagome smiled to herself.

"Why don't you ask Inuyasha?", Kagome asked.

"Hey? Don't answer my question with a question!", Kikyo shot back irritated.

"My name is Kagome", Kagome answered.

"Ka...gome! What is your relation with Inuyasha? I haven't seen him talking with any girl so seriously before", Kikyo asked.

"Well…You'd better off if you didn't know what my relation with him is", Kagome answered snidely.

"Why not?", Kikyo replied.

"Don't push me! Kikyo….", Kagome said, getting annoyed now.

"How do you know my name….?", Kikyo asked.

"If you want to know…Yes, I know everything about you. I even know that you will pin your man to a tree someday with your arrow", Kagome replied angrily at her.

"What are you saying? I would never hurt Inuyasha...", Kikyo exclaimed.

"Yeah…You will find out later on….", Kagome said.

"Why do I have to believe you anyway? You are not from this village, with your strange outfits…", Kikyo replied, staring at Kagome. Kikyo was confused because of this girl. Her face looked like her own.

"I know everything about Shikon No Tama..too…Kikyo!" Kagome said suddenly.

As soon as Kikyo heard Shikon No Tama, she took her bow and arrow out, pointing the weapon at Kagome.

"You were after that thing also…weren't you? Stay away from it. I am the Miko, who protects those shards", Kikyo said angrily.

"Yeah…yeah! I know you are a miko. I am not interested in stealing your Shikon No Tama. I already got it with me", Kagome replied.

"Hey! Don't play games with me…I am the only one who can purify the shards", Kikyo declared.

"I am not playing games…with you. I am from the future time…I am also a Miko …", Kagome explained.

"You talk much! Prove that you are a miko. I think you are just like any other Youkai…to get the Shikon No Tama…….I warn you once again. You better forget to take the shards from me or I won't hesitate to kill you…", Kikyo said. Now she was aiming her arrow at Kagome.

"Since you don't believe it. I'd better leave", Kagome replied and then started to walk away.

"WAIT!", Kikyo exclaimed.

But Kagome didn't even bother to look back. She kept on walking.

"I warn you again. Stop it there!", Kikyo screamed after her.

"You cannot order me…Kikyo…Not anymore!", Kagome said firmly, she still kept on walking.

Suddenly………SWOSH! She could feel an arrow coming very fast towards her; she turned around as quick as she could and caught the arrow in her hand. Kikyo was stunned to see that Kagome could catch her arrow with her hand so easily. Who is this girl? Is she really a Miko? Her strength is grater than mine!

"How…How did you do that?", Kikyo asked still stunned.

"Now tell me…What do you want Kikyo?", Kagome asked impatiently.

"I see something glowing from your body. That's why I want to ask you. Who are you really? You are not Youkai….You are a human but what's glowing inside you? I have never met anyone like you before…", Kikyo was bewildered.

"I don't know….Now leave me alone I need to find my friend", Kagome answered.

"Kagome….Stay away from Inuyasha…Ok?", Kikyo said before she left her.

"I told you… I am not taking orders from you anymore…", Kagome replied. She also began to walk away from her.

"Then you will see me again….", Kikyo promised darkly.

"I bet… We will….Kikyo….", Kagome said unimpressed before she disappeared into the forest.

She was walking and walking when she suddenly heard a loud terrible voice. She could feel a Youkai's presence. It was strong. She turned around and was shocked to see a giant ugly gorilla again behind her back. This one was even bigger than the one she saw last time. He was staring right at her…

"You killed my son….Prepare to die….You useless human!" yelled the big Youkai.

But before Kagome could do anything……

"RUN AWAY! BITCH! SAN KON TET SU"

Out of the blue, she heard Inuyasha screaming at her and saw him jumping as fast as he could to attack the gorilla. But this time the youkai wasn't that easy to be defeated. They were fighting intensely. Kagome was still surprised to see Inuyasha there. Then she saw that Kikyo was running from the other side and directing her arrow at the Youkai.

"Inuyasha! Stay aside. Let me finish him!", Kikyo screamed.

She was charging her arrow. SWOSH! Her arrow hit the Youkai's chest. He was getting weaker but before he died he was screaming a funny sound like a calling for help.

"Not yet over! Kikyo….behind your back!", Inuyasha yelled.

Now there were a few other giant gorillas coming at them. Kikyo was busy attacking them with her arrows, while Inuyasha fought with the rest. He looked at Kagome and screamed…

"What are you waiting for? Bitch….Get out of here!"

Kagome got irritated by his remark. She turned around and was about to leave undecidedly when she suddenly felt that her body was taken up into the air by strong and hairy arms! It was one of the gorillas. He was taking her away from that side.

"Hey! Put her down….You bastard!" shouted Inuyasha, looking at the scene.

He had just finished killing the rest of the Youkai. Kikyo looked tired. She had taken a seat under the tree. The only one, who got away, was taking Kagome with him.

"Leave her! Inuyasha….She is also a Miko. She can defeat the Youkai", Kikyo remarked.

"I can't …Kikyo. She saved my life once. I have to help her…I will be back soon. You'd better go home …", Inuyasha said before he went chasing after the Youkai.

"Inuyasha! Wait!", Kikyo yelled. She was angry and jealous. Who the hell is this Kagome? Why does Inuyasha have to save a stranger like her? But Inuyasha had already disappeared from her sight.

Meanwhile, Kagome was trying to free herself from the Youkai, when suddenly he threw her down into a big hole, directly out of the air. She was screaming as soon as her body fell over…but someone caught her right away. She was surprised to see Inuyasha there. She was in his arms….at last. But they were not yet out of danger. The big Youkai was coming back and attacked Inuyasha's back. Now both of them were falling down towards the big hole.

"AHHH!" screamed Kagome.

She landed just on top of Inuyasha's body on the ground inside the hole. Just at the same time she felt something heavy fall on her back. Inuyasha moaned in pain.

"Grrrr! That's hurt! Why did you have to fall down on top of me!" he yelled at Kagome.

"Hey…sorry! I hadn't meant to. But I can't choose my place to fall….can I? I was falling as fast as you", Kagome replied. She was blushing now and felt uncomfortable to lie on top of his body with their faces that close to each another. Fortunately, it was dark in there. He couldn't see her red face.

"Now could you move away from me?", Inuyasha said. He felt his heart beating fast. He had never been so closed to any girl before, except Kikyo.

"I…I want to do that so badly Inuyasha…..but…but….", Kagome trailed off in embarrassment.

"Kek! What the fuck are you trying to say now…?", Inuyasha asked, getting impatient.

"There is something pressing on my back. I think it's a big branch from a tree. …I am stuck….I cannot move…", Kagome explained. She was embarrassed and started to feel the pain coming from her back. Some of the branches had scratched her skin.

"WHAT!" Inuyasha exclaimed.