A/N: This is a really bad chapter. Sorry. I'm doing Callouts at the en of the chapter even though no one reads the author's note. If it is okay I would really like 10 reviews, b/c the next chapter will really be great. Oh and guys I have a new story coming out when ever anyone reviews for this story and says when I should bring it on here. SO yeah check out my profile. And don't forget to review. Preview name: Healing and Hurting
They walked in an awkward silence, their bodies placed as far away from each other as possible. Kagome kept looking at Inuyasha from a side glance. Trying to determine if what she'd done was right. But he kept his face guarded towards the world around him, as his thoughts raged in his head.
'What the hell happened? I remember flying above the trees with Kagome in my arms. Then poof, we're on the ground in some garden, and the sun is rising in the distance. Damn, the more I try to think of what happens when I'm around this girl, the more confusion fills my thoughts. I keep trying to recapture the memories I lost, and yet I feel as if I'm just flying farther and farther away from the truth.' He came to an abrupt stop, causing her to collide with his back. He turned to face her, making fall flat on her back. He looked down at her, showing no movement to pick her up.
"Wench do you know where we are?" Inuyasha asked.
"I've no idea. Why don't you jump really high into the sky, and see if we're close to my village." He nodded at her sarcastic suggestion, and crouched preparing for the jump. His red kimono became but a streak in the air as he defied gravity. Her scolding thoughts ruled her head as she was "abandoned".
'I took them away…why? I could've allowed him to keep his memories, but I didn't. Even when my heart pleaded with my head, telling it that I could finally have the love of my life. I still took them away; I took something that was not mine. What the hell has happened to me? I know that I am no longer that naïve little school girl, who would jump into the well and go on "fun" little journeys. I realized that long ago. But it's as if my heart is now made of stone or something. I hate this! I love Inuyasha! Why did I have to take away the only chance that I had to have him back? I said that I had to fulfill some big destiny, yet now I do not even understand what I'd said. Damn! I can't believe this, the more I try to look for Hoshiko, the stronger my shell to the outside world becomes. I said to Inuyasha that I would never change, and that I would always wait for him. But when he finally came back, I was a stone cold bitch to him. I want him back more than I realize. But somehow the will to save Hoshiko is overpowering the love in my heart. Kagome, pull yourself together! What is done is done. There is no way to take back the decisions that you've already made. So stop moping, and pick yourself up off the floor! You need to save Hoshiko.'
She picked herself up off the ground, and dusted her robes off. Kagome looked up into the sky, covering her eyes from the rays of the sun that now loomed straight above. She searched for the gleaming silver head, but found nothing. Her eyes now explored the sky above franticly, looking for her hanyou. She smiled thinking he would be back soon. But with each passing second, her fear grew as no sign of his red kimono showed.
"Inuyasha!" she yelled her fear now consuming her thoughts. She ran forward, her sandals scarping upon the ground. Her world became blurred as tears formed in her eyes.
"Inuyasha, please answer me! Please, just answer me!" she screamed to the empty forest around her.
No twigs snapped, no bushes moved, nothing. Not even the animals spoke, for the frantic cry of the miko stopped everything in the woods.
Droplets fell onto the ground below, as she hung her head with sadness.
"He wouldn't leave me, I'm just over reacting. Please Inuyasha, come back." She whispered to the silence. Her knees gave way to the pressure of fear, and she fell to the ground with no one to catch her. She looked above at the cheery blue sky, and saw a red flash land down on the ground in front of her. A masculine voice made its way to her ears.
"Wench…what's wrong? Why are you on the ground, are you okay?" Inuyasha asked concern running through his voice. He picked her up off soil, his hands holding her elbows. She put on a fake, cheery smile, and nodded, for fear that her voice would give her away. She cleared her throat of all uncertainty, and spoke.
"Inuyasha, where were you? I looked everywhere for you," she said as the pressure building up in her heart lifted at the sight of the half demon. She realized that he was still holding her elbows, but made no move to take them from his hands.
"Well when I got back to the spot that I'd left you in, imagine my surprise to not see you there. I had to follow your scent to find you."
"I'm sorry; I got kind of distracted by something." He looked at her skeptically, not for a second buying her pitiful attempt of covering up whatever reason she'd left. He pushed the suspicion away along with Kagome. She stumbled back a little from the force of his push, but recuperated quickly.
"Come on wench, I found where the village is. We're only a few hours walk from it," he said turning back around. She followed her mind partially grasping the walking concept, but she kept tripping and stumbling over twigs and small pebbles. She felt his gaze as he looked at her. Kagome realized that she was quite a few feet away from him, and smiled nervously. She quickly ran up to meet him. Inuyasha knelt down on the ground in front of her, the knuckles of his hands brushing the rocks below.
"What are you doing?" she asked looking at him with wonder. He glanced at her, and smirked.
"Get on Kagome, this way you won't slow me down. We'll get there by midday tomorrow if we keep walking this slow. Now hop on," he said. She climbed onto his back. The sensation of warmth and happiness filled her heart.
Thousands of time before, they'd done this. Whether it was to kill some major new demon, or to travel around the feudal era, she had always ridden on his back. Unless she was mad at him, in which case she'd always run home and wait for the anger burning inside to die down. Kagome giggled as she remembered the things they would fight over, like ramen, Kouga, and many little things like that. It all seemed so childish now, yet so familiar to her.
His hands clamped down on her thighs; even through the thick purple material he could feel the hard muscle caused from chasing Naraku around. He smirked again, and began to run at hanyou speed. Kagome, not being able to hold on, secured her arms tighter around his neck. But he still allowed her to hang on, soaking in the smell of her presence. The wind blew through his hair making it hard to see the path he was following. He brushed is bangs away hoping they wouldn't fall back down. It was peaceful how quiet the girl on his back was, yet at the same time he knew that meant that she was thinking of something serious.
The trees started to thin out as they sprang forward from the forest. The village stood ahead of them, with villagers all about busy with their jobs. They all stopped in their tracks as they saw the hanyou running from the forest with a miko on his back. He skidded to a stop in front of Kagome's hut, bending down onto the ground to let Kagome off. She jumped off, and ran into the hut an urge to see Sango thrilling her. She stood still halfway through the door and watched as Sango slapped Miroku for touching her. She looked in the corner and saw Shippo playing with Kirara. They all looked up, and all smiled at her. For they still saw her as the woman she use to be, their friend. She smiled back, wanting to reminisce on the old days of when the weight of the world truly wasn't on her shoulders. Sango got up and walked over to her.
"Kagome we've heard news of Naraku's whereabouts. When ever you are ready, we can leave," Sango said. Kagome looked at Sango and smiled again.
"You won't be coming," came the response from Kagome as she turned and walked out of the hut. Everyone stood still their movements frozen; even Inuyasha who'd walked was at a complete loss of what they were talking about. He'd only heard about the finding of Naraku, and tuned out the rest. Sango ran past him following Kagome. She found her a few feet from the hut. Her hands formed fists in her hair, causing enough pressure to pull it out. Her head rested on her knees, tears darkening the gaudy purple fabric. Sango put her hand on Kagome's shoulder, trying to comfort her.
"Kagome, there is no reason to cry," Sango said in a reassuring voice.
"I don't want any of you to die. You have already fought Naraku, I have to do this on my own," Kagome said now blocking the tears.
"We have all been searching for Naraku for years, now we can finally defeat him, for good this time. Kagome, you do not need to do this on your own you have us."
"I care too much for all of you to lose you in this battle."
"We should be able make the choice to stay by your side for this battle, and that is exactly what we will do." Kagome looked Sango straight in the eyes, happiness lighting Kagome's own irises. She hugged Sango, hoping she knew how much this meant to her.
"Now, come on let's go tell the boys its time to defeat that asshole Naraku." Kagome nodded at her suggestion. They faced towards the hut and saw them standing there, waiting to begin the journey. She smiled as she saw the eagerness in the movements of Shippo as he climbed onto Miroku's shoulder. Kirara transformed into her larger form, waiting for Sango to get on her back. Inuyasha walked up to Kagome and knelt down, allowing her to climb on. And they were off, knowing that soon the real final battle would soon begin.
A dark and powerful storm approached, its luminous clouds causing darkness throughout the land. People ran into their homes, trying to escape the storm that would soon be upon them. They knew in their hearts that something would happen today, whether good or bad was still a mystery to them. For only the Fates, know of what would is in store for today's future…or so they think.
A/N: Callouts!
HelikaAkileh: I did reach my goal, and thanks for complementing my story. Sorry it took so long, and for how bad this chapter is.
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Ashley Jo: Of course I will continue, I'm sorry for how bad this chapter was.
Kagomeinuluv: As much as you luv to read my reviews, I love to read yours! I have to say as an estimate we probably have about 4-5 chapters if it ends the happy way. 2-3 if it ends the sad way.
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Kogainuyashshesshylover: I agree, damn her! Any one of us would switch places with her just to be with Inuyasha. Unless you might not be a girl...in that case, well I do not know!
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