Watery Smiles

Happier sequel to Salty Sting

By: Suaru

Author's Note: Hey everyone! This is the happy version of the sequel to Salty Sting! YAY! This whole story is dedicated to the person who inspired me! Thanks Micayasha! These sequels would never have been written if not for your wonderful story Salty Sting! (hugs) Love you lots and I hope you like the sequels! Oh and if you need to you should go back and read the first chapter of this story ok? ENJOY!

Disclaimer: Roses are red. Violets are blue. I don't own Inuyasha. And you don't have to keep rubbing it in! Grr!

2 months later

He sat alone in the dark. The night air pierced through the white under shirt he was wearing. A branch from the tree he was sitting in jabbed him in the side. But his body didn't feel anything. He had carried the numb feeling with him ever since her death. The days had tuned into weeks and the weeks into months. And the months slowly turned into years…

No. How long had it been since she was killed? He couldn't seem to grasp how long ago it was. Time seemed to blend together. He sighed and leaned back against the trunk of the sacred tree.

It was odd. He still couldn't seem to grasp that she was never coming back. Everyday he would wake up from a horrible nights sleep and expect her to be lying there, still peacefully sleeping. That dream was shattered every time he looked around the small hut and saw Shippo, cheeks still wet from the crying he had done when he woke up during the night. Miroku already awake cradling a softly sobbing Sango, trying to hold back the tears he wish to shed. And every morning the hanyou would go out, pick fresh wild flowers and put them on her grave. He would always stand there for a while, not crying he had run out of tears a while ago, just standing there willing all of this just to be some sick dream.

Eventually reality caught up with him and he would leave the grave and go sit in the place they first met, the sacred tree. And there he sat now cold and alone, saying a soft prayer that no one would heed. 'Life sucks.' He thought to himself. 'So hard and painful…' He let out a soft sigh. "What have I ever done to deserve all this pain?" He whispered to the wind.

"You were born a half demon and Kami is punishing you for it…" The woman's voice held no emotion.

Inuyasha turned to look at the new comer, already knowing who it was. "Kikyo…" He leaped down from the tree and stood before her. "What are you doing here?" He tried to keep his voice from cracking as he spoke to her not wanting her to know how badly this had affected him.

Kikyo looked to the grave at the base of the tree. "So that girl is dead is she?" If she noticed Inuyasha's breath catch she ignored it. "Shame…" It was hard to tell if the miko meant it for her voice carried no sign of how she felt. Inuyasha kept silent, not trusting himself to talk. He looked at the grave then away. "It hurt you deeply, didn't it Inuyasha?" She didn't bother waiting for a response before continuing. "I am not surprised. I always knew your feelings for her were more than you were willing to admit. The same for the girl…"

Inuyasha looked at her questioningly. 'What is she saying?'

"Honestly Inuyasha. You mean to tell me you never noticed? She probably loved you just as much as you love her. But I suppose it doesn't matter now."

"Is that all you came for?" The hanyou asked. "To rub my stupidity in my face?"

There was silence between them. The wind rushed around them, playing with their long hair. Kikyo gave a small sigh. "I still love you Inuyasha… Or my soul does at least. I don't know if I am capable of love in this form, but…" She paused searching for the right words. "I am tired Inuyasha… I don't wish to live in this form any longer. I wish to be free."

"Does that mean you've come to ask me to go to hell with you?"

The miko let out a startled laugh. "No. I had given up on that a long time ago. I have just come to say good-bye. And to give the girl something that belongs to her." She walked over to the grave, pale skin glowing in the moonlight. Kikyo knelt next to the tombstone and laid her delicate hands at the base. A violet glow began to appear around her, shooting sparks into the ground. All Inuyasha could do was stare in confusion, not knowing whether he should stop her or let her be. And as he stared something amazing began to happen, a body appeared lying on top of the grave. 'It can't be!' He thought, tears starting to form themselves in him eyes.

Kikyo grabbed the girl's hands as she slowly started to sit up. More lights entered her body, as she looked at the dead miko, confused. Soft smiles formed themselves on the two women's lips and Kikyo whispered, "Take care of him for me…" Her body started to float away in small pieces. "Take care of our soul…" And the miko Kikyo was no more…

Inuyasha was in shock. What had happened? He took a small step toward the raven-haired girl sitting before him. She looked at him and her smile got brighter. "Inuyasha…" She called softly, getting shakily to her feet. "Is that really you?" She took a few wobbly steps toward him.

"It's really you…" The hanyou breathed in awe. "It's really you." Tears ran freely down both their faces as they ran to each other. Inuyasha wrapped his arm around her, lifting her in the air and twirling around.

"There's something I need to tell you…" He said as he set her down.

She brought a hand to his cheek. "What is it?"

"I…I love you…" He saw more tears fill her eyes before she buried her face in his chest.

"I love you too." He heard her whisper. More joy than he ever thought possible filled his heart. She lifted her head and looked at him. Inuyasha felt himself slowly lean down and touch her lips with his own. The girl leaned in responding. The kiss was short but they both knew there was more to come, they had a lifetime to spend together now…

Not so far away they heard the voice of their friends calling for the hanyou worriedly. He smiled down at her. "Shall we go tell them the good news?" She smiled back up at him and gave a small nod.

And as they walk towards their friends, arms still around each other one thought never left the hanyou's mind. 'Thank-you, Kikyo. You gave me back my Kagome…"

The End

Author's Note: So…. What do you guys think? Thanks to everyone who has reviewed! And a BIG ASS thanks to MICAYASHA (again)! I love ya girl! Everyone go check out her other stories! They're awesome!

Love and hugs to everyone! Hope you liked it!

Suaru

P.S. This was the last chapter. I'm not gonna write anymore to this story so please don't ask please! Thanks!