Searching for Answers - Chapter 6

Found and Lost

An Inuyasha FanFiction by Runcrazy

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Sorry, another short chapter. I'm working on more; the next one will be longer!

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Inuyasha stood, drenched to the bone.

What am I doing here? Thought Inuyasha, numerous possibilities running through his head; he swam through them, pushing each one aside, until something clicked. Kagome… oh god Kagome. Inuyasha sat down on the hill, resting his head in his hands. Kagome. Raising his head, he picked up a scent; it was Kagome's… or was it Kikyou's? Inuyasha rushed after it, in pursuit in the woman he loves. Kikyou… is it you, or Kagome…? Inuyasha dodged the numerous branches and bushes in his way, jumping over a small ravine. Please, Kagome, be alive! While jumping through the air, a cliff came into view. Hey, that's Kouga's village. Kagome must be there! Inuyasha picked up his pace, his grief falling away with each step. She's… she's alive!

"What'cha doing here you mutt?" called a voice from behind him.

Kouga. Inuyasha slid to a stop.

"Are you just going to stand there? Typical…" Kouga leaned against a tree, jeering.

"Hah, you wish! What did you do with Kagome you mangy wolf?" yelled Inuyasha, stepping towards him.

"She's fine, she was just getting changed a minute ago" grinned Kouga. Inuyasha gaped at Kouga, he saw her… change?

"Give it a rest will ya?" replied Inuyasha. A few moments past, before he spoke again, "How do you know she was changing anyway?" Kouga laughed, and stood,

"She's beautiful" he said, grinning. Inuyasha's faced burned,

"Go to hell," he whispered.

"You look a little defensive there you flee-bag. Maybe you should just leave."

"No chance!" answered Inuyasha, running at him. He ran around Kouga, and up the rocks, into the cave, "I'm getting Kagome, and we're leaving!"

Hah, that mutt will learn his lesson, running in on Kagome like that. Just wait… thought Kouga, waiting eagerly for the words he so much loved to hear,

"Inuyasha… INUYASHA? AHHH! … SIT!"

Kouga laughed and sped up to the cave entrance, stepping inside. Kagome was just finishing buttoning up her blouse, when she looked over at Kouga,

"Hello Kouga," said Kagome, a little disgusted. Inuyasha lay, head down on the stone floor, his arm twitching.

"Looks like Inuyasha found you," said Kouga, "He has a lot of nerve coming after you Kagome…"

"Give it a rest Kouga," she replied, annoyed with Kouga's affection. "What are you doing here anyway Inuyasha?" she said, with an icy tone. Inuyasha struggled to stand,

"Kagome… I…"

"What were you thinking, coming after me like this? I'm perfectly safe where I am. Besides, if it weren't for Kouga I'd be dead."

"Mmhmm, that priestess Kikyou tried to kill her… good thing I was there, huh Inuyasha?" said Kouga, bragging. Inuyasha gaped at the deep wound in Kagome's left shoulder.

This isn't good… thought Kagome, stepping outside.

"YOU LET KIKYOU SHOOT HER YOU BASTARD! COME BACK HERE AND FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN!"

"Sorry mutt-face, we're off," answered Kouga, grabbing Kagome's bag and scooping her up in his arms. "See-ya flee-bag!"

Kouga ran off into the sunset, leaving Inuyasha standing on the cliff, alone. Inuyasha sat down on the rocks, wiping an unwanted tear from his eyes.

"Damn. Damn, damn, damn." Inuyasha coughed back a sob, as he looked into the sky, "God damn-it. Kagome, what have I done? Do you really despise..." whispered Inuyasha, unable to finish his sentence. "Damn it all." Inuyasha removed his hand, letting his tears fall freely. Kikyou tried to kill you Kagome… how can I live with that on my shoulders… I swore I'd protect Kikyou… but, what about you? I can't protect you both- Inuyasha let out another sob, rising to his feet. I'll have to let you go. Oh god Kagome… Kagome… Inuyasha jumped down the cliff, heading home; Kagome's name pulsing through his head with every step.

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