Chapter 6

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It was wee hours in the morning when Kouga sent Kagome back to the inu gang.

"Promise me you will take good care of yourself." Kouga said, holding Kagome's hand with the concerned look in his eyes.

"I will. I promise." Kagome replied. She turned around and went into the hut, leaving Kouga behind, pondering whether he should follow her but decided not to as he did not want to intrude into Kagome's life.

Kagome entered the hut, half-expecting everyone to be asleep. She was greeted by Shippo.

"Kagome nee-san, you are back!" Shippo cried as he hugged her close. Kagome smiled and stroked his hair.

Sango and Miroku smiled at her and thanked Kami for letting her returned safely.

"Oh Kagome, I am so glad that you are alright."

Kagome spun around to look at the owner of that sarcastic voice which made that comment just now.

Kikyo Kagome thought and glanced at Inuyasha who looked down. "Yup, thanks to Kouga who saved me from Naraku." Kagome replied trying to spite Inuyasha. That led Inuyasha into lowering his head even more.

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Inuyasha bent his head trying to avoid Kagome's gaze. When Kagome made the comment about Kouga saving her. He bent his head even lower as he was embarrassed to see her.

I am sorry Kagome. He thought. I wanted to save you but I cant. I have to save Kikyo due to the promise I made to her. I am so sorry.

Miroku caught Inuyasha's actions and decided to have a talk with him about handling women. After all, he had handled the most difficult woman in his life, Sango, who kept hitting him whenever he tried to touch her.

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The next day, they left and continued their journey. Kikyo kept her arms around Inuyasha much to Kagome's displeasure. Sango comforted Kagome and asked her,

"Are you alright?"

"Yeah" Kagome replied. She looked at Kikyo and Inuyasha. Kikyo shot her an evil eye when she saw Kagome looking at them. Kagome was taken aback by that glare coming from Kikyo. She knew she could not do anything about. Inuyasha still loves her. I wanted him to be happy. I cannot keep him away from her. Kagome thought, sobbing.

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Inuyasha smelt a scent of salt from Kagome's scent. He felt a pang of guilt overwhelmed him. He wanted to go over to Kagome and hugged her but he could not. Kikyo was by his side holding onto his arm. Kagome must be thinking that I love Kikyo. That's why she is crying. Inuyasha thought, closing his eyes.

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He must be thinking of the wench now. I must drag him to hell with me, after all that's what he promised me. Kikyo thought, plotting her evil scheme to get rid Kagome once and for all. It would not be easy then, considering the meddling friends she made here.

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Soon they reached a village. A hospitable old woman managed to persuade them to stay overnight.

"Oh my. Are you two twins?" The old lady commented, looking at Kagome and Kikyo.

I do not look like that baka miko. I am prettier, smarter and more elegant than her. The thoughts screamed in Kikyo's head but she managed a smile.

Kagome could only lower her head. After all, she got her looks from Kikyo. She wanted to scream no but then held back her thoughts.

The old lady smiled and showed them their rooms.

"I can't believe I got to share a room with her," Kikyo muttered under her breath. Soon, an evil, immorality thought went into her mind. She smiled and got ready what she planned.

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Kagome took a stroll with Sango as it was still early for dinner.

"So we have collected most of the Shikon Shards, right?" Sango said to Kagome who was obviously not listening.

"Kagome? Kagome!" Sango yelled. Kagome was yanked out of her disturbing thoughts and stared blankly at Sango who was fuming.

"What's up?" She asked.

"Ok spit it out. What is troubling you?" Sango asked impatiently.

"Nothing."

"We are best friends and best friends tell each other their troubles. Don't you regard me as one?" Sango said, feeling hurt.

Kagome felt guilty and said, "No, is just that. Is just that… All right. Is about Kikyo."

"Kikyo? What about her?" Sango questioned.

"Kikyo was Inuyasha's love and maybe they have rekindled their love for each other. I am a third party. I do not want to be that. However, I still love Inuyasha. It is so hard to see her arms around him," Kagome said breaking down.

Sango was stunned and hugged Kagome.

I will feel that way too if Miroku ever touches other women. Hey, what am I thinking? He always touches another woman. Sango brushed away the thoughts and comforted her friend.

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Inuyasha and Miroku were in their room talking.

"So Kikyo is back, isn't she?" Miroku asked sarcastically.

Inuyasha nodded and Miroku took it as a cue to go on. "What about Kagome? Do you love her?"

Inuyasha was stumped. He replied, "I always love her but my promise to Kikyo cannot be forgotten."

"That includes hurting Kagome? Think about it." Miroku said before leaving the room.

Inuyasha thought about what Miroku said and thought if he was hurting Kagome. He was also thinking since when Miroku became so wise.

Kagome. Am I hurting her? I love her. Kikyo? Do I still love her? Thinking about that, Inuyasha rolled on the floor, clutching his hair.

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Night had fallen and everyone was getting ready to sleep. Miroku and Shippo were walking towards their room but were blanked out suddenly.

It's so easy to deal with them. Kikyo thought as she dragged them away.

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"Where's Kikyo?" Kagome asked.

"She would be better off dead." Sango replied.

"She's dead by the way," Kagome replied.

"Oh right," Sango replied, silently cursed herself.

They both smiled and got ready for bed.

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"Inuyasha? Are you asleep?" Kikyo asked as she entered Inuyasha room. Inuyasha tensed up when he saw Kikyo. What is she doing here? He thought.

"No I am awake. So what happened?" Inuyasha said. "I just want to chat. After all, we have not done that since I last met you." Kikyo replied, allowing herself to sit beside Inuyasha.

"Yeah." Inuyasha said as he edged away from Kikyo. Kikyo saw him moved away and said, "Are you afraid of me? We used to love each other." Inuyasha was guilty and thought that he hurt Kikyo's feeling.

"I am sorry."

Kikyo smiled and move nearer to Inuyasha and sat on his lap. Inuyasha was numb. He could not move Kikyo away.

"Kikyo! Please," Inuyasha said. Kikyo pushed him onto the floor and they landed with a thump.

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Just when, Kagome and Sango were turning in for the night, they heard a thump.

"What happened?" Kagome asked. "Let's find out," Sango said.

When they arrived at the guys' room. Kagome got the shock of her life. Something she did not want to see. Something that will make her loses trust in love.

She saw Kikyo on top of Inuyasha.

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Inuyasha saw Kagome with Sango standing outside of his room. Kikyo was still on top of him.

"Kagome! It is not what it seems!" He shouted. Kagome's eyes filled with tears and ran away.

"You stupid idiotic mutt and you bitch," Sango shouted at them before chasing after Kagome.

Kagome. Inuyasha thought.

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Kagome was filled with mixed emotions. Anger, sadness and betrayal. She ran all the way into her room and threw herself onto the floor and started crying.

What have I done? Why Inuyasha treated me this way? Is this why he wouldn't save me last time? Kagome thought as she sobbed. Her heart was broken; shattered into millions and millions of pieces. Time will never; never heal this wound of hers for she was hurt by the love of her life.

"Kagome?" Sango spoke as she saw Kagome sitting on the floor.

"Sango, I need some time alone." Kagome said.

Sango backed away as she knew that Kagome was going through the darkest moment of her life.

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Just when Sango left, Kagome took out a book and remembered what her mother said. She began writing down her thoughts and feelings into the small little book. Somehow, writing her feelings out had smoothened her a little bit better. Kagome hugged the book and sobbed a while longer.

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I had almost succeeded if weren't for Kagome and Sango. Kikyo thought angrily as she walked. However, I managed to make Kagome loses trust in Inuyasha ever again.

An evil laughter penetrated the silent night.

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Ok I am done with the story. Personally I dislike Kikyo. So sorry for those Kikyo lovers out there. I want to thank all reviewers for writing for me reviews and I very much appreciated that. I want to thank my best friend for supporting me in this story. Thank you!