Chapter 9 - Conclusion
Inuyasha and Kagome sat together overlooking the river. The entire scene seemed too peaceful to be possible. This was their first official meeting after Sesshoumaru brought back Kagome. So far, they've said about three words to each other.
Kagome was first to break the silence, "Inuyasha, you came back for me," she giggled, "I thought you would have went to search for Kikyo."
Inuyasha didn't answer to that, "Whatever, I'm just relieved that you're okay, okay? And don't go around spreading any rumors!" It had occurred to Kagome that he had already returned to his usual self.
"Just for the record," Kagome tapped her finger on her mouth. She bent over to look Inuyasha in the eye urging to know his reaction when she asked the question, "Are you planning to keep that promise you made to me?"
"What promise?"
Kagome nearly fell off the bridge. She felt hopelessness again. Oh, he really did forget! "You know, how you promised that you would stay a half-demon?"
"Oh, yeah that. NO!" Inuyasha grunted, "Why would you think I would do that?"
Kagome ragged with anger, "BECAUSE YOU PROMISED ME!"
Inuyasha jumped to his feet, "THAT WAS ONLY BECAUSE YOU WERE DYING, STUPID! Unfortunately, you're alive now so why would you even think that!" He sat down and returned to his usual I- don't- care stance.
While Kagome was flaming up behind him, "YOU IDIOT! And here I thought you were a man of your word for a moment!"
"Whatever."
"GRR! SIT BOY!
Half way across the village, Miroku and Sango caught the BANG and bird scattering in the trees. Miroku sighed, "Everything's back to normal."