Ok, this is the second chapter to my story! I know, I'm posting both of these in one night, but I couldn't help myself! So, this part, is basically the same event, only in Inuyasha's point of view(if you don't catch on) And if you haven't noticed, the first part was Kagome's point of view. So that's about all I'm going to tell you! Please R&R when your done! Input is greatly needed! Thanks!

Disclaimer: I..still...do...not...own...Inuyasha...BUT SOMEDAY! Oh, yes, someday, I just might...

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Chapter 2: The Departing. Part 2

' Did she really mean it? Does she really want me to go to hell with Kikyo?'

Inuyasha was sitting in his favorite branch on Goshinboku, thinking about the past events. Kagome had left, and he was certain, this time, she was not coming back.

"Why didn't I do anything? I knew she was coming, I could sense her, but...but it seemed like Kikyo was keeping me there with her. It was like I couldn't move from her grasp, and if I did, she would disappear." Inuyasha was thinking aloud. He started to think about earlier.

Flashback

Inuyasha had just come out of Kaede's hut, frustrated. The lecherous monk, Miroku, had been up to his usual activities of groping Sango. When he realized he could get serious brain damage from Sango's Hiraikotsu(A/N: sp?) he decided to give up on that, and start pestering Inuyasha about his feelings for Kagome.

Inuyasha had to blow off steam, and was going to go drag Kagome back.

"Damnit! She's late again! Stupid wench, never comes back on time." As Inuyasha proceeded to go to the well, he stopped. Looking off to the side, he noticed a soul collector. It watched him, as he watched it. It seemed to be beckoning him to follow, and Inuyasha did just that.

Once deep inside the forest, Inuyasha came to a clearing. Sitting by a tree, Kikyo waited. Inuyasha took another step forward, catching Kikyo's attention. She rose to her feet, as they closed the gap between them.

"Kikyo...Kikyo, what are you doing here?"

"Inuyasha...I longed to see you. Why haven't you come to search for me yet?" Kikyo sounded as though she was pleading for Inuyasha to come for her.

"Kikyo...I...I..." Inuyasha was having trouble finding the right words. Why hadn't he searched for her? He was busy finding Shikon Jewel shards with his friends, and tracking down Naraku, too. He didn't have time to go looking for her.

"Inuyasha, you don't feel the same way towards me as you did 50 years ago, do you?"

Inuyasha was once again at a lose for words. Instead, Kikyo came closer, and pulled Inuyasha into a tight embrace.

"Kikyo, I'm sorry, but"

"Shush, Inuyasha. Speak no words, and enjoy this moment we may spend together." Inuyasha pulled Kikyo in as well.

'Kagome...Kagome will be coming back soon. She's gonna see us...and be upset. I always make her upset.'

"Inuyasha, do you still love me?" Inuyasha froze. What was he suppossed to say? He couldn't tell her that he had mixed feelings between her and Kagome. It would be wrong. He didn't say anything. Instead, he noticed a familiar scent coming closer and closer.

"Kagome! She's here!" Inuyasha shot his head up, but Kikyo spoke.
"Inuyasha, forget about that girl! Come with me to hell, so we can live in peace!" She squeezed tighter on Inuyasha, like she was afraid to let her go. But she had plans of her own. That girl, Kagome, had already been watching them for moments now. She knew she was watching, and she knew she was upset. Kikyo wanted Kagome to be there watching...watching the moment when she would kill Inuyasha before Kagome's very eyes. Kikyo slowly pulled a knife from her sleeve and began to raise it to Inuyasha's neck.

Inuyasha was oblivious to all of this. Though he did sense Kagome near, he didn't know that she was already watching. He sighed. What was he to do? Did he still love Kikyo? Did he still want to die with her? He had made a promise to avenge her death, but did he really want to leave all of his friends behind?

"INUYAHSA! LOOK OUT!" Kagome suddenly burst out from a tree nearby, revealing her hiding spot.

Inuyasha glanced to the right and spotted a knife at his throat. He didn't speak. No one dared to say anything. But Inuyasha broke the silence.

"Kikyo. What...what are you doing?" Inuyasha barely managed to get the words out.

"Inuyasha. I died hating you. I died thinking you were responsible for my death. Because of this hatred, I am not at peace. Only with your death, may I finally go." Inuyasha was shocked. She didn't love him! She just ha a grudge against him!

"But Kikyo...you said..." Inuyasha was at a lost for words.

"I know what I said, Inuyasha. It was merely a trick. Now, die, and we shall go to hell together!

"Kikyo! KIKYO WAIT!" Inuyasha protested at her harsh actions of peace. He thought it was over. He didn't have the guts to stop her. If he did, he would hurt her. He couldn't hurt her, when he promised to protect her. He didn't know what to do. The knife was already inching towards his flesh...

"KIKYO! STOP!" Kagome screamed. Kikyo listened. She stopped. Inuyasha was confused. What was going on? What made her stop so suddenly?

In a flash, souls started to escape from her body. Kagome was draining her life force! The very souls that Kikyo steals from the dead, Kagome was sucking out. Kikyo dropped the knife. Instantly, soul collectors pushed Inuyasha away and lifted Kikyo into the air.

"Next time, Inuyasha. Next time" Kikyo was gone.

Inuyasha watched her leave. Once she was out of sight, he didn't move. Nor did he hear Kagome move. He decided to take the chance to speak first.

" Kagome. How-" Inuyasha started, but never finished. Kagome was already sprinting before he got his second word out.

"Kagome! KAGOME!" He called after her, but she didn't listen. He took after her, quickly gaining speed. Kagome ran faster than Inuyasha had seen her run. Did she really want to get away from him that bad? Kagome exited the forest, coming in view of the well. Inuyasha followed, then dropped right in front of her.

"Kagome, just listen" Inuyasha tried to sound calm, though he was mixed with frustration, and sadness.

"I don't need to listen! Now let me pass!" She tried to maneuver from each side, but he just stepped back in her way.
"Kagome you don't understand!" Kagome must have thought that he forgot about her to go see Kikyo! He usually goes to get Kagome when she's late!

"I understand very well, Inuyasha. But what I don't understand is why you stay here! If you love Kikyo enough, just go to hell with her!" Inuyasha was hurt...deeply. She must have really wanted him gone that bad! How could he blame her? He hurt her so many times before, all he was wondering is what took her so long to just come out and say it. She quickly ran past him. He didn't move. He was speechless. In moments, all the anger, and hurt that was building up inside him just came out. He spun on his heels before she completely reached the well.

"If you want me to leave so bad, I will! Fend off the demons and protect yourself! I'm tired of saving you all the time anyway!" Inuyasha barked.

Uh-oh.

She stopped running. He immdietely smelled the salt that was forming in her eyes. He made her cry, again.

' Shit! Now look what you did! You didn't mean any of that! She needs protection, and I'm the one that's supossed to give it to her! Damn. Is she ever going to forgive me?'

Kagome turned, and Inuyasha noticed a single tear streaked down her face.

"I hope you enjoy yourself, Inuyasha. Goodbye" And with that, Kagome jumped into the well. Inuyasha stood and watched her leave. He didn't bother to go stop her.

"Is...is she ever...going to come...back?" Inuyasha was thinking aloud again.

End Flashback

Inuyasha came back to reality when he heard someone yapping at him from below.

"Hey! Inuyasha! Have you seen Kagome! She was supposed to come back today, right?" Shippo was down below, once again bothering him when he was trying to think. Inuyasha let out a loud sigh. Loud enough, that little Shippo down below heard too.

"Inuyasha? Did you and Kagome get in another fight?"

"Uh...yeah...yeah, we did..." Inuyasha's voice was glum. He hated getting in fights with Kagome, but this one was really bad.

"You IDIOT! What did you go and do that for! Well, is Kagome going to come back! Hello, Inuyasha? Are you listening to me?" Shippo was getting annoyed at the half-demon sitting in the tree.

' I don't know. I hope so. Please, Kagome. Come back soon.'

A/N: Ok, yes, this too might have been a little short. Haha! You never know what will happen between the two! So, yes, please R&R! I'll try to get the next chapter up soon!