Searching for Answers - Chapter 1
Running from the Future
An Inuyasha FanFiction by Runcrazy
Kagome walked silently through the meadow, and placed her hand on the old well. Why… Inuyasha why? … If only you could understand… a silent tear dropped onto the wood, melting away. She kneeled on the ground and placed her head on the edge of the well. Inuyasha. Endless thoughts and emotions rushed through her when she spoke or thought his name. Endless feelings filled her heart when she was near him. Why Inuyasha. Why had he chosen Kikkio over Kagome? Was it the love he had for her fifty years ago? Was it that she gave her life for his? Inuyasha would die for Kikyou, and that thought frightened Kagome. Inuyasha… don't you dare die on me, you understand? I won't let you… her breath quickened as she let out another sob. I have to go back… I can't stay here. This had already happened once before, and Kagome had returned and met Inuyasha in this exact place; they had agreed Kagome should stay… but this time she wasn't so sure she could come back, and she knew Inuyasha wouldn't come for her. Kikkio had followed Inuyasha into battle, and saved him from Naraku. They had then walked into the forest and Kagome followed. When he kissed her, she fled, but she could feel Inuyasha's eyes on her back. Inuyasha, Inuyasha, Inuyasha was all she knew anymore.
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Kagome shrugged her backpack farther up on her shoulders and stepped onto the edge of the well. Here I go.
"Kagome!" called a voice, but its beholder was out of sight. Inuyasha? No… The voice was clearly not Inuyasha's, it was too kind. "Kagome wait!" A whirlwind of dust sped around her, causing her hair to twirl above her face.
"K-Kouga?" she said, almost whispering. The dust died off and Koga stood before her,
"Hello Kagome. I heard that mutt Inuyasha abandoned you, so I thought I should stop by and check in." He reached for her hand, and she did nothing to stop him.
"Oh… yes, Inuyasha," she said, glancing at him before looking at the ground.
"What did that no-good dog do to you this time? He better not have laid a hand on you…"
"No, no. Nothing like that," she replied, forcing a smile. Silence followed. Kouga dropped her hand and sat on the well; he was obviously nervous about something, and was trying to find a way to say it.
"Kagome…" he whispered, looking her in the eye. A strange look was on his face, almost fear; fear of rejection most likely thought Kagome.
"What is it Kouga?"
"Kagome… since that mutt has abandoned you maybe you would consider traveling with me for a while. I know your friends might not approve but I could protect you…" he said, his tail twitching nervously. Is he asking me to travel with him, or live with him? He sure is nervous looking… I suppose I could go with him for a while, it would be safe and I don't feel like going home; but what of Miroku, Sango and Shippo? What would they think of this? Kagome looked into the sky, as if searching for an answer. After a minute she looked Kouga in the eye and responded,
"I would like that, but I will have to speak to Miroku, Sango and Shippo first. Perhaps you could come back later tonight," said Kagome, standing up. Kouga's face brightened and he stood as well, his back straitening,
"Of course! I will come with you now and wait while you speak with your friends, if that is alright," he answered, taking Kagome's backpack and slipping it over his shoulder.
"Sure." Kouga kneeled down so Kagome could get on his back. If Inuyasha doesn't want anything to do with me, and I don't want to go home what choice do I have? Besides, it could be fun traveling with Kouga… I just hope everyone approves. Kouga sped through the forest and up to Kaede's hut, where everyone was staying – everyone but Inuyasha that is.
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"So, what do you all think?" said Kagome, putting on her brightest face.
"Well…" said Miroku, absently scratching his head.
"I think if it's what you want, it could be a good plan. You will have time to clear your mind, and Inuyasha will have time to clear his as well," answered Sango.
"Well, I think traveling with Kouga might not be the best idea, but on the other hand it will get Inuyasha pretty jealous. Maybe his attitude will change when he realizes he can't have you and Kikyou," Miroku said.
"I agree," concurred Shippo, nodding, "I'm sure going to miss you though Kagome," he said running up to her and embracing her leg.
"I'll miss you too Shippo, but I feel like this is something I should do. I don't want to go home, but I can't travel with Inuyasha. I will miss you all dearly though," said Kagome, returning Shippo's hug.
"Don't worry Kagome, I'll keep you safe. And we can come see your friends whenever you want… as long as that half-breed isn't anywhere near," said Kouga, sticking his head through the doorway.
"Have you been listening this entire time, Kouga?" asked Sango, raising her eyebrows. Kouga grinned and retreated outside.
"You should probably go, Inuyasha will be back soon, and we wouldn't want to start anything," said Miroku, leaning on his staff to stand, "If you ever need anything Kouga can't give you, go ahead and tell him to bring you back, I'm sure he will."
"He better," said Shippo, taking on a defensive stance and pouncing around the room. Kagome smiled and gave them all a hug,
"Thank you all so much, I will talk to you soon, okay?" Kagome waved goodbye and stepped out the door.
"Ready to go Kagome?" asked Kouga, handing her the bag.
"All set," she replied. Out of the corner of her eye Kagome noticed a flash of red against the trees. She turned to look and there was Inuyasha. Inuyasha. Her heart leaped before she could stop it. Inuyasha walked towards the hut, as Kagome slipped her pack on her shoulder.
"Kagome…" he whispered, so that no one could hear, "What the hell are you doing Kagome," he said a little louder, but so it was still inaudible. He jumped closer; only ten feet away. A single tear fell down Kagome's face,
"Goodbye, Inuyasha," she said, standing there for a moment, before climbing on Kouga's back and speeding off into the distance.
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Inuyasha stood outside until the sun set, thinking of only one thing: Kagome. What the hell just happened? He forced himself to move and go inside the hut to ask his friends.
"What the hell is going on?" yelled Inuyasha, nearly tearing down the door cover. "I leave for one second and Kagome runs off with Kouga!"
"You're objecting?" asked Miroku. Inuyasha started to speak but then went silent.
"Seems to me you were doing great with Kikyou," said Shippo, before getting pounded on the head by Inuyasha. I forgot… she saw me and Kikyou in the forest… we kissed.
"If you really cared, you would have stopped her. You know you can't go after her Inuyasha, so you simply let her go. How could you ask her to stay again? She stayed once before, but this time…" said Kaede, while putting together a bandage for Inuyasha's wound. Inuyasha stood up and walked out the door, lost in thought. They're right, if I really wanted Kagome to stay I would have gone after her right when I saw… but I didn't. I was scared.
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There's Chapter 1! My first FanFiction, I hope anyone who reads this liked it XD Please Review and tell me what you thought! There will be more to come!