Disclaimer: This is getting old….
Chapter Twenty (yeay!)
Kagome sighed as she changed into a simple sundress and put her hair up in a messy bun. Then she slipped on some sandals and headed out the door. Today she was spending the day with Inuyasha. Please don't let us fight…She prayed as she walked. She knew he was mad and would most likely bite her head off. But she never liked fighting with him, never. With another sigh she turned into the garden and saw Inuyasha perched in a tree. "Hey…" He looked down at her then looked away. "That was dangerous, running out like you did." Kagome felt her bad mood go worse. He always seemed to hit a sore spot; she had heard this from too many different people last night. "I told you I was sorry! Now can we just have a nice day together? I haven't really been able to talk to you in a while…" Inuyasha jumped down from the tree right in front of her. "So what do you want to do?" He asked. "Um…. We could go visit different places like shrines and towns…" Inuyasha shrugged. "Sure, why not?" Kagome smiled and followed him as he exited the garden.
Their first stop was the big village by Sesshoumaru's palace, the people were used to demons and Inuyasha wouldn't seem a threat to them. They visited different shops varying from weapons to jewelry to food and clothes. Both were smiling and laughing but deep down Kagome felt a sadness. This isn't working but maybe I can make it work. Had her transformation done more then just change her appearance? She ignored the feeling and laughed at a wisecrack Inuyasha said about a merchant's merchandise. Soon the two settled down for lunch just outside the town. Kagome had made Inuyasha some ramen as she sampled a bit of a rice dish she had bought. "We should visit Kaede." Inuyasha stated suddenly. "I guess, we haven't seen her in so long." Inuyasha slurped down the rest of his food and gestured for Kagome to get on his back. "It's a long way." Kagome nodded as she climbed onto his back and the two began heading for Kaede's village. They made it by one after a short stop for Inuyasha to take a break. "Kaede!" Kagome called happily as she raced towards the old woman who was coming towards them. "Good lords, it that ye child?" Kaede asked when she looked at Kagome. "It's me, I've changed, haven't I?" Kaede nodded them turned when a cool voice reached their ears. "If it isn't Kagome and Inuyasha." Kagome heard Inuyasha growl as Kikyo came towards them. Kagome whispered in Kaede's ear. "Look, we aren't here for a fight so we will come visit you again but this is the last thing I need." Kaede nodded. "I understand." Kagome went to Inuyasha. "Time to go." He nodded but before he could do anything, Kagome teleported them into a forest.
"That was close…" Kagome said as she sat on a big rock. "Kagome, can I ask you something?" She was startled by his sudden politeness. "Sure." She patted a spot by her on the rock, which he took. "You…like my brother….don't you?" She felt her heart skip a beat as she looked over at Inuyasha's mournful face. "You didn't think I noticed, did you?" Kagome felt the deep sadness she had been holding back all day come to the surface. "I wasn't sure and I'm still confused. Please believe when I say that I loved you before I turned but now I have no clue what I feel." Inuyasha took her hand. "It's okay, really. You are too good for me anyway." Kagome gasped. "Don't say that about yourself! That's a form of discrimination!" She heard him chuckle. "Always the good friend, aren't you Kagome?" She was at a loss for words. "Just don't push me away, please. I want to be near you." He said as he squeezed her hand. "I won't, you'll always be my best friend…" With that, Kagome burst into tears. Inuyasha allowed her to cry on his shoulder and comforted her until she stopped. "I'm sorry." She whispered, causing Inuyasha to smile. "Don't be, it's not your fault but your heart's." Kagome wiped a stray tear away as she leaned over to Inuyasha. "This is for when I was too afraid." She kissed him, causing him to tense in surprise. She pulled away after a few moments and both now understood exactly what was going on. "I hope you'll be happy." Inuyasha said as they headed back to the palace for dinner. "I hope you will be too." She said in reply.
Are the InuKag fans happy now?? I put this in here just for you all! (Don't you feel special?) Anyways, next chappie is Date with Sesshoumaru, which will be getting back to the winning romance. Oh, and I need another vote…Here it is:
One character must die, who do you think it should be? Pick one of any of the characters in this story (aside from Kagome and Sesshoumaru, they are the heroes after all) and cast your vote. Naraku is going to die at the end anyway so don't bother voting for him…mwahahahahaha!
Please review and email me with any questions, as before, you can find my address in chapters 1-18. Chao!