:5 Months Later:
As she opened her eyes, Kagome released a deep sigh. She knew the months weren't getting any easier. Her training to be a demon slayer was getting tougher by the minute. Of course… she had to admit she was getting a whole lot better. Kagome sat up from her futon and covered her face between her hands. But something wasn't right… she felt something missing… but what was it?!!?
"Why dosent this nightmare end?" she muttered to herself.
"Because it isn't a nightmare…" Inuyasha's voice chimed in from the corner.
Kagome's face rose from her hands and she glanced at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha…
She turned away from him and stood from the floor. As she was about to make an exit, Inuyasha grabbed her arm.
"Why are you avoiding me?" he asked softly.
His voice… its as if he had jabbed a knife into my heart… I cant hear him….
Kagome stood silent and tried to loosen his grip but he wouldn't let go.
"Let… me go." she finally said.
Inuyasha pulled Kagome close to him. He was so close to her, he could hear her breathing steadily…
Inuyasha moved leaned his head towards his.
All I need… is you… he thought silently to himself.
Kagome pushed Inuyasha from her abruptly and covered her mouth with her hands.
"What happened to you?" Inuyasha gasped. "Where is the Kagome I met a year ago?"
"She is dead…" Kagome automatically answered.
Kagome walked out of the cabin and walked towards the fields where she met Sango, everyday for her training.
Sango was wrapping her hair up in a high pony-tail when she eyed Kagome.
"Good morning." she greeted.
Kagome smiled weakly and walked Sango.
"Are you ready for your daily lessons?" Sango asked.
Kagome once again nodded and took out a long sword she had found 2 weeks ago in a isolated desert. She inspected the blade and gave a short smile. She liked that sword… since it was the first sword she has ever owned.
"It wont be long before we will leave Kaede's village. We will need to continue the journey of finding the jewel shards." Sango exclaimed as she rose her weapon from the floor.
"I know." Kagome simply said and sighed deeply.
Sango walked towards her and placed her arm on Kagome's shoulder.
"What's bothering you, Kagome?" she asked soothingly.
Kagome looked away from Sango and out in the horizon. She shrugged.
Why am I so worried? Oh my gosh… what can it be?!
"Well… does it have to do with Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha is still the love of my life… even though I have grown stronger and a lot more independent… I still cant get him off my mind… how will I if I see him everyday… but… I don't think we will ever go back as we did last time… I will never ever…ever-
"Sango! Kagome!" Miroku yelled from the cabin.
Kagome, followed by Sango, ran towards the cabin and kicked open the door.
They glanced at Miroku who looked worried and Inuyasha who looked annoyed.
"What is it?" Sango asked.
Miroku walked towards her and sighed.
"Where's Shippo? I thought he would be with you." Miroku answered.
Kagome looked around the cabin, and felt as if she couldn't breath.
"Shi…shi…" she gasped to say.
Inuyasha moved from the floor, and ran towards her. He wrapped his arms around her body.
"Its okay… we'll find him… huh?" Inuyasha stopped.
Kagome pushed Inuyasha from her and ran out of the cabin.
Where's Shippo?! He has to be here… how could I have not noticed Shippo's disappearance?! I AM SO STUPID!! That must've been what I have been feeling!
"SHIPPO! SHIPPO!" Kagome called as she ran into the nearby forest.
She passed many villagers. She stopped to ask is they had seen Shippo, but they just shook their heads.
"SHIPPO! SHI…" Kagome stopped, to see pieces of apples from a nearby tree.
Kagome followed the pieces which lead to a small cave. Kagome walked inside.
It was very dark, so it was hard to see. But she could hear small sounds.
"Shippo?" she called inside.
There was rustling noises as she spoke.
"Kagome?" a small, scared voice answered back at her.
Shippo…
"Kagome! Kagome, help me!" Shippo's voice yelled.
Kagome followed the voice.
Ill find you...