Author's Note: Thank you guys for waiting so long! I'm so sorry for the delay and I am glad to report I am back on track with the story! We should be happy to return to all the passion, romance, excitement, drama, and danger of the story! Hmm, passion, romance, excitement, drama…And danger? I guess we'll see huh?
Chapter 21: Fate's Twisted Plan
(We will start exactly where we left off!)
"Thanks guys, for everything," said Kagome bringing with her more drinks as all of them
sat in her dorm room watching television.
"Don't mention it, that's what friends are for."
"So, you guys wanna have lunch tomorrow," asked Koga taking a handful of chips.
"Sorry, I can't, I'm taking Kenjen to the park tomorrow. We're meeting up with
someone."
As Inuyasha said this he looked away from Kagome while taking a sip of his drink.
"Oh really Inuyasha…Who?" Asked Kagome with a smile…
(Start Chapter 21)
"Um, just an old friend Kagome," was Inuyasha's quick reply.
"Yes, I can understand that; but does this friend have a name?"
"Uh, yes but it's nothing to talk about right now, actually," Inuyasha continued looking to
Miroku for help, "it's nothing to talk about at all."
Getting the message brought on clearly by Inuyasha, Miroku obliged by saying,
"Hey Sango darling…"
Feeling the change in subjects Kagome looked at Inuyasha with disbelieving eyes…
After all this time we've been together Inuyasha…What are you hiding from me?
"What is it Miroku?"
"Well, weren't you going on about a certain gift exchange?"
"Oh, that's right…But we don't have to talk about that right now."
Just then, Miroku squeezed Sango's shoulder tightly giving off a small squeak as she
looked at her love with a puzzled expression. All Miroku gave for an answer was a roll
of his eyes towards Inuyasha and Kagome. The two lovers were unbearably
uncomfortable. Inuyasha continued to force his gaze away from Kagome and she
continued to stare wanting him to look at her. When Sango realized she began again…
"Well, in all honesty the gift-off should be tomorrow after the recital."
"You mean we're going to that?" complained Kouga from his comfortable position next
to Ayame.
"Kouga!" Shouted Ayame as she hit the back of his head with her palm, "Of course
we're going to see the recital, Inu and Kag are performing together!"
"That's right," Sango said directing her attention to the oblivious lovers. "Are you guys
ready for tomorrow?"
Still ignoring everything around them, Sango continued…
"Kagome, Inuyasha?"
As if breaking from their trans both of them looked up at Sango asking simultaneously,
"What?"
"I asked you guys if you are ready for tomorrow's recital?"
Finally gathering enough courage to look at Kagome, Inuyasha turned towards her with a
gentle smile. Seeing this, she could not help but leave her previous feelings behind
giving him a small smile in return. Noticing the change in demeanor, Inuyasha took this
opportunity to slide his arm around her shoulders and answer,
"Of course we're ready!"
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The next day 11:30 am. (The Park)
As Inuyasha watched Kenjen continue to slide down the spiral slide, a sinking feeling
remained in the pit of his stomach. Was it nerves, anxiety, or maybe a bit of both?
Kikyo's appearance was vital today…Today Kenjen would be reunited with his birth
mother. His only hope was that she would not break Kenjen's heart the way she broke
his…
As if right on que…
"You're looking well Inuyasha."
Having his heart race with startlement, Inuyasha whipped around hard enough to nearly
have his hair hit him in the face as he stared at the beauty before him.
"Kikyo…"
"You don't have to say anything," she said raising a hand and coming to sit next to him
on the bench, "at least not right now."
Nodding his understanding he watched as her slender form sat beside him with the wind
blowing her tied back ponytail. Something flared inside of Inuyasha at that moment.
Seeing her standing there with his gaze on him and seeing her look so guilty for the
obvious past mistakes, he couldn't help this horrid yet enticing feeling to take her in his
arms. He knows the feeling is wrong, more than anything he wishes to suppress it; but
seeing her once again…He can't help for old feelings to come back once again…
Averting her gaze to watch Kenjen she gave a faint smile.
"He's also looking well Inuyasha…"
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Kagome's Room 11:30 am.
"Kagome, what are you eating?"
"Ice-cream."
"I see that Kagome," said Sango sitting next to her on the couch, "but what are those
green chunks in it?"
"Oh, um…Pickles."
Sango's face was a ray of expressions, first being surprise, shock, and then utter disgust.
When Kagome gave Sango the news she was taking a huge drink from her grape soda
and as if following a script, Sango spewed the drink all over the coffee table.
Coughing and gagging her way back to a calm composure she looked as her friend
continued to eat her gross concoction.
"PICKLES – IN – ICE – CREAM?"
"It's really good, want some?" asked Kagome offering the pint of ice-cream.
"No thank-you," Sango replied pushing the pint hurriedly away from her.
Kagome just shrugged and dived back into her creamy goodness.
Coming back from the bathroom Ayame said,
"Mmm…Pickles with ice-cream is really good Sango."
"Not you too Ayame?"
"If you think that's gross you should have seen what Kagome was eating last week."
"What was that?"
"Sprinkles…"
"What's so bad about sprinkles?"
"On her salad, Sango."
"Well, there goes the rug," said Kagome without even glancing at Sango's disgust.
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(The Park)
After watching Kenjen play for awhile, Kikyo finally broke the serene silence…
"He's grown so much."
"Kikyo?"
"He's very energetic too. You must be happy he's out of the terrible two's."
"Kikyo?"
"He looks so happy. It's obvious he's been well taken care of."
"Ki-."
"I know we have much to talk about Inuyasha and I know we're not going to solve
everything today…" turning to stare into his eyes she continued, "But I want us to try.
It's time to try Inuyasha."
"Yes…Yes it is."
"I want Kenjen to finally have the family he deserves. With a father," she said placing a
hand on top of his, "and a mother."
Her gaze never once left his eyes.
"Kikyo…There is nothing more that I want than to give Kenjen a real family but-"
"Shh…" she whispered placing a finger across his lips, "we can discuss this later," as she
moved closer to feeling his lips, even closing her eyes with the memory of their last kiss
before she left, remained freshly on her mind.
As Kikyo continued to ebb closer, for an instant a brief image of Kagome flashed in his
mind and then a sudden memory…She was smiling at him after admitting she could
never love another.
Flashback
Inuyasha and Kagome were in his bedroom lying comfortably between the covers. As
Kagome laid across his chest Inuyasha kissed her hair allowing her to give off a very
relaxed sigh; a sure sign of contentment caused by their previous activities.
"I want you to know something Inuyasha," Kagome said as she drew imaginary circles
delicately over his well-toned chest.
"And what's that?"
"I love you and only you."
Pausing for a moment collecting Kagome's words, Inuyasha said with a smile,
"You know something Kagome…"
"What?"
"I love you and I always will."
With that said, Inuyasha lifted Kagome forcing her back on his lips as they made yet
another memorable moment.
End Flashback.
"Kagome…"
Just before Kikyo's lips touched Inuyasha's she opened her eyes,
"What?"
"Kagome."
"Who?"
"I'm sorry Kikyo…" he said while placing a hand on her shoulder and gently pushing her
back, "I think it's time to introduce Kenjen to his mother."
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Kagome's Room
"I think you're pregnant."
"Sango!"
"Oh come on Ayame! Pickles in ice-cream, sprinkles on salad?"
"So, Kagome has weird eating habits."
"So Kagome's pregnant!"
"I'm NOT pregnant Sango! You, Ayame, and everyone else knows I can't get pregnant!"
"There's always a possibility."
"Yeah, well, when my monthly bill comes around next week, I'll be happy to prove you
wrong."
"What would happen if you were pregnant? Do you think Inuyasha would be happy?"
"Of course Sango, why wouldn't he?"
"Well, he already has one…"
"And one more would be just fine."
"Would you two get married?" asked Ayame standing by the microwave popping pop-
corn.
"I don't know, probably?"
"Do you want to marry Inuyasha?"
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(The Park)
Inuyasha stood up calling Kenjen to come to the bench. The young child excitedly ran to
his fathers' arms giggling and smiling the whole way. As Inuyasha picked the child up
he said,
"Kenjen, there's someone very special I want you to meet."
Standing up from the bench to see Kenjen at eye level, Kikyo gave him a beautiful as
well as gentle smile.
"Kenjen…This is Kikyo…Your mother."
The young boy took a moment studying the young woman before him. Taking in every
inch of her, from the ponytail tying her hair back to the tight denim jeans clinging to her
curvaceous hips, even to the brown loafers worn casually and simply on her small feet.
"You're my mother?" asked Kenjen with a small voice hinted with disbelief.
"Yes, Kenjen, I'm your mother."
Still studying the woman before he gently reached his arms out, a simple sign he was
trying to accept her and wanted to be held. Kikyo reached out and held Kenjen to her
chest taking in all of him. She kissed the top of his forehead and Kenjen looked into her
eyes finally giving a small child-like smile. Placing his arms around her as much as he
could to give her a hug, Kenjen said one word,
"Mother!"
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The Lobby of Phase 4 around 3pm.
"You sure you don't wanna come with us?"
"Yeah, the guys are waiting outside to take us to the movies."
"Thanks guys, but I want to wait for Inuyasha. He should be back any minute. Oh, and
just for my sake guys…Please try to be at the recital, it's at 7 tonight!"
"Uh…I'm hurt Kagome! Of course we'll be there by 7:15!"
All Kagome could do was glare at Sango till the girl gave a huge grin in response and
hugged her like any good friend would do. They said their round of good byes and
watched as Kagome walked back to the elevator to await Inuyasha's arrival.
As the two girls turned to the doors Ayame said,
"Oh no! It's raining!"
"When is it not raining in Beaumont?"
"Yeah…I guess it's kinda dumb to act surprised."
"Oh? Is that an act for you Red?"
Before Ayame could make out a reply, Sango bolted through the doors and ran as best as
she could through the rain with Ayame behind yelling her impending demise.
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(Back with Kagome)
The elevator's sound "ping" was heard and the doors slid open allowing Kagome to
freely step out onto the floor. Noticing Inuyasha's door slightly ajar she walked down the
hall and knocked on inviting herself in.
"Inuyasha?"
As she peeked in she couldn't believe her eyes…
10 minutes earlier…
Inuyasha and Kikyo can be seen coming up the stairs up to his dorm room. Pausing at his
door he took a moment to look at Kikyo.
"You wanna come in?"
"I'd love to. We still have much to discuss."
"Yeah, we do."
"Such as…What we should do about Kenjen."
"You don't plan on taking him back do you?"
"Inuyasha, something this personal should be dealt with in privacy…Not a hallway."
Nodding his approval the two stepped into his living room. After giving Kikyo a glass of
water Inuyasha took a seat next to her on the couch.
"Poor Kenjen, he was so tired after this afternoon."
"You're right…You didn't have to say goodbye from the car though. I'm sure mother
would have allowed you on the porch." He allowed himself a small chuckle from this.
"No offense Inuyasha; but I've had my fill of Mrs. Shigwa for the time being."
After a moment of silence, Inuyasha asked,
"What are you intentions Kikyo?"
"My intentions?" The woman asked as she gently placed her glass on the coffee table.
"Yes Kikyo…What do you want now that you're back?"
"I want to be with our son, naturally."
"So, what do you suppose we do?"
Looking away for a moment and then scooting closer to Inuyasha, Kikyo said,
"Before we can solve the problem between us and Kenjen, we really need to solve the
problem between us."
"We have no problem between us Kikyo." Said Inuyasha scooting away.
Noticing this, Kikyo continued to inch closer.
"Inuyasha, what Kenjen needs is both of us…Together."
"And he'll have us but- realizing he found the end of the couch he paused.
"Please don't push me away Inuyasha," she coaxed.
"Why not? You pushed me away." He shot back in defense.
"We were so young Inuyasha, if only I could make you understand…Understand how
much I care about you and Kenjen. How I never stopped. Both of you remain in my
mind as well as my heart. I never stopped thinking about either of you, not even for a
minute!"
Without being able to fully make Inuyasha understand with words, she did the only thing
she could…Show him with emotion and passionate gestures. Kikyo closed the distance
between them and before he knew it, Inuyasha was responding to her with his hands
rubbing up and down her back inviting more…
"Just like old times, Inuyasha," Kikyo whispered between kisses. All he could do was
nod.
PRESENT TIME
"Inuyasha! How could you?" Yelled Kagome, trying desperately to fight back the tears.
Finally realizing her presence, Inuyasha cried out,
"Kagome!"
Feeling herself breakdown, she quickly ran out the door and down to the elevators.
Inuyasha hurriedly did the same but decided to meet her in the lobby by taking the stairs.
When the elevator opened, Inuyasha was running down the last few steps stumbling to
grab her.
"Wait! Kagome! Please!"
Forcing her to continue running without looking back, she pushed through the doors onto
the steps and into the pouring rain. Finally catching up with Kagome at the bottom of the
steps by grabbing her just before she fell, forcing the irritated woman to look at him.
"Kagome! Please! You have to listen to me!" Inuyasha begged as he held Kagome
close to him.
"Listen to you! Oh! Now, you have time to talk, and looks as if the use of your tongue
too!"
"Kagome! Calm down! I can explain everything!"
"Yeah! Well, it's my turn to not wanna listen or talk!"
With that, she kicked Inuyasha in his left knee and took off into the parking lot. Yes, she
knew it was childish, but she didn't care. The only thing that was clear at the moment
was getting away from Inuyasha, getting away from that spot, and getting away from
everything in between.
As she continued to run she put her hand in her pocket feeling around for her car keys,
completely oblivious to the world around her. Continuing to run out into the parking lot
getting closer to her car, Kagome never saw the swerving truck until it was too late…
"KAGOME!" Screamed Inuyasha as he quickly pushed her out of the way only to take
the girl's place…
Landing on her back on the pavement out of harms way, Kagome shook her head
gathering her thoughts. She immediately looked up to find a bloodied, lifeless Inuyasha
sprawled along the pavement…
"No! Inuyasha! INUYASHA!"
End Chapter 21!
Thank you guys so much for reading! I'm glad to finally be back and writing the story! I'm sorry to give you guys another cliffie; but those are the perks of the whole story. I don't know how much longer the story will be. I had so many ideas but I'm not sure if they'll make it into the story or not. The only thing I know for sure right now is the ending to the whole shebang! That's good to know at least…A definite beginning and ending! Talk to you guys later, have an awesome rest of the school year, and I'll see you guys later!