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Chapter 27
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titile: Fate
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They say that love is the give all and take all of life, that to truly love and be in love is to go beyond what diminutive sanity still left inside and readily plunge into hell to save your lover...
The weather was bright and clear as if mocking the two desolated people. The daunting clouds were absent and rays of sun light shone on the people alike brilliant rays of hope casting through endless stretches of solid blue sapphire stretching overhead only to be occasionally disturbed by a lone aircraft.
Down bellow boasted no such harmony – busy communal and shouting parents frustrated with the children's manners - more the lack of - and harassed by the press for time before they miss their plane.
Kagome sat in her wheel chair barely glancing at the busy throng of folks each toiling their minute or colossal luggage to and fro in the airport.
She spotted Kouga making his way through the crowd holding their tickets. He was slightly puffed from exertion but smiling happily. Kagome frowned wishing she had his enthusiasm.
The idea of leaving had felt like a good idea. To move away and let everyone get back on with their lives and rebuild what was torn down following these chaotic months.
She never considered the possibility that maybe departing might have been a bad idea never considering that maybe just maybe she had lost the last chance to stay with her family and friends and to be with him...
Kagome smiled and nodded at Kouga's words none of which she could comprehend. She knew they were leaving and that was it – to disappear - as her life disappears as her hope disappears.
Kouga barely noticed Kagome's mood for he was too content with his determination to get on the plane and finally leave this place and start a new life with the person he had longed for far too long. He wheeled her passed the departure gates waiting for their luggage to undergo checking and then continued onward until they reached the boarding room where they waited for their flight.
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Kikyo walked into the airport with Inuyasha where they proceeded through the procedure of check in and navigating the complex airport to find their destination. Very few words passed between the couple even though no sign of tension was present. In a way, there was an air of acceptance and resignation. All Kikyo concentrated on was his shoes calmly taking each step one after another in front of her.
"This is it Kikyo."
She looked at him questioningly.
Inuyasha smiled at her briefly then gestured for her to follow. This is it he thought, I am finally leaving this place.
It didn't take long for the paperwork to conclude and before long they strode down the same set of stairs Kagome and Kouga had taken on their way to the boarding room.
Kikyo boldly grasped his hands as they strode side by side down the path of departure.
"I suppose this is all for the best. I am sure Kagome will be fine."
"I hope that is so." Came his brief reply and with that no more words was interchanged between the two.
The crowds thronged past the couple with no mind of thinning until they reached the boarding area. The room was filled with families, businessman and young couples all travelling to America sitting uncomfortably in the small seats provided. Small kid's shrieks filled the air followed by their parent's harsh reprimands.
Leading the way Inuyasha found at seat away from the rest of the crowd and sat down to wait for their plane.
Their conversation was brisk and to no avail could Kikyo get Inuyasha to open up. In the end she gave up sighing. The little worm of doubt in her stomache was starting to work its way into her head. She remembered the words Kouga had said to her in the hospital that day –
"She has being getting worst steadily and showing no signs of getting better. Inuyasha doesn't know any of this and it is Kagome's wish that he will continue to remain in the dark."
"What do you mean? Inuyasha told me Kagome would recover!" Kikyo exclaimed.
"Do you really think Inuyasha will leave with you willingly if he was informed the fact that Kagome may die any day from now?" Kouga looked at her his eyes surrounded by dark lines of fatigue.
"We don't have any hope left for Kagome so that is way I am planning to take her away. I know a doctor overseas who may possibly lengthen her days but even he cannot guarantee anything."
"Why didn't she tell Inuyasha?"
"I do not know Kikyo but I can guess. I don't think she wants Inuyasha to she her like this but rather for him to hold onto the happy memories they had together before. That way he will never have to withstand the pain of her death while he is leading a better life oblivious to her situation."
Kikyo clenched her fist in anger. Kagome's welfare is not my problem she yelled in her mind. I got Inuyasha and that's all it matters.
She sneaked a sideway glance at Inuyasha who was fast asleep as a result of many sleepless nights. All the tension leaked away from his features to leave behind a tired and drained face laced with pain.
This wasn't how this was meant to turn out like. She held her hand to her face. This is all my fault she realised with dawning conviction. I cannot ruin two people's lives with my mistake.
She reached out to wake Inuyasha her face wet from tears.
"I need to tell you something." Kikyo began.
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"Kouga I need to head to the bathroom."
Kouga jolted awake blinking away the fatigue.
"I am sorry Kagome, I don't know way I fell asleep." He was about to get up when Kagome stopped him.
"I know why you are tired Kouga. Stay and have some rest, I'll go alone."
Kouga's protest was halted after she pressed a finger against his lips.
"I know how you stay beside me every night in the hospital awake watching over me. Please Kouga - I am not completely sick to be restricted in all activities."
After waiting for Kouga to sit back down, Kagome headed outside by herself looking for a place quiet so she can think about everything.
She used to love the airport because it was a place she seldom had the chance to visit. The atmosphere was always enticing from the teary eyes of families departing to those who had just arrived exuberant and bright eyes from their adventures.
Taking a deep breath, she wheeled herself slowly along the carpet trying to ignore the curious glances from onlookers.
There seemed to be a lot of shouting from somewhere up a head. Kagome frowned wondering who was making such a loud ruckus. She was about to turn around when she caught site of a flash of platinum hair.
"Please don't let it be him!" She whispered holding her breath.
The searching amber eyes approached wildly until they meet her face.
The eye contact between the two drowned out thronging crowd. No words were needed for the emotions and intensity in the gaze spoke all the words in the world.
Inuyasha's shoulder shook with relief and joy. He had finally found her and she found him.
Kagome couldn't wipe the smile she had on her face as Inuyasha walked up to her.
"How are you my sweet Lavender?"
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Kikyo laughed slightly incredulous at what she had just done but relieved that it was all over. She placed the note she was holding onto and placed it on the sit where Inuyasha had being sitting on and then followed the throng of passengers onboard the plane.
Inuyasha didn't belong to her. It was time to leave and start a new beginning.
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THE END
That's it guys! The final ending! For now I will be concentrating on another story I am writing in fictionpress. If you are interested, please come and have a read! My account is still called solemate the storytitled Dreaming of Turquoise
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