Blackened Sky
Chapter 1
A decision?

Kagome pulled her sleeping bag away and stood up. She was unable to sleep and she thought a walk would do her some good. She stretched and began walking towards the bone eaters well. She came upon and it ran her fingers along the side. She sat down against it and looked up at the sky.

We have been looking for Naraku for some time now. He has seemed to disappear…Again. We have almost all of the jewel shards. All except the one's Naraku has and the few Kouga has. I hope the final battle ends well. I sense it is coming soon. Things have been too quiet. I am scared to death Inuyasha is going to get hurt…or even worse. I often wonder what Inuyasha plans to do with the shard when it is finished.. and when it is what reason will I have of staying here with him.

"Kagome, what are you doing out so late? Its dangerous!" She heard Inuyasha speak. She looked up to see his eyes staring down at her."Oh, I just needed some time to think" Kagome answered.
"Well cant you think somewhere where I can keep an eye on you?" He asked.
"Ok Inuyasha, we can go back to the others" Kagome said, starting to get up.
"No that's ok. We're already out here" Inuyasha said and sat down next to her.

Kagome looked up towards the sky. She wanted so badly to ask him what he planned on doing with the jewel. Thinking of that brought on other thoughts. She then buried her face in her knee's.

"Kagome? You've been acting weird for days, Is something wrong?" Inuyasha asked, concern etched in his voice.
"Oh, no. Im fine" She said and forced a smile.

Inuyasha wasn't buying it, but he decided not to question her any further. He then stood and instructed Kagome to do that same. She got up and followed Inuyasha to where the others were.

"Get some rest, you act tired." Inuyasha said with little emotion, then walked over to a tree.

She didn't say another word and climbed into her sleeping bag. She was tired but couldn't sleep. She was too scared to sleep. She was having horrible nightmare's. It was either of Naraku killing her beloved Inuyasha or of Inuyasha turning full demon. She did manage to fall asleep, though. This time it was different. She dreamt of Inuyasha telling her to go back to her own time and to never return, he no longer wanted he by his side.

Inuyasha could smell tears coming from Kagome. She was still asleep though.

"She must be having a bad dream or something" Inuyasha thought.

She then let out a small whimper. He wanted so badly to go down and comfort her, to pull her into his arms. He knew he couldn't. Kagome probably wouldn't want him to anyway, or so Inuyasha thought. Plus what would the others think if they woke first. Instead he closed his eyes and tried to sleep.

He awoke to the sound of the monk and Sango talking. Kagome was still asleep. For once in a long time she looked peaceful. He smiled to himself at the sight.

He jumped down from the tree.
"Morning" He said to the two.
"Well morning to you too. Should we wake kagome?" Miroku asked.
"No! Let he sleep." Inuyasha snapped.

Meanwhile, Sango was preparing a fire. Inuyasha noticed and suggested they make ramen. They agreed seeing there was plenty for everyone.

Kagome finally woke up due to Shippo jumping on her.

"Shippo! Why did you wake her up!" Inuyasha yelled as he hit Shippo on the head.

Kagome sat up and rubbed her eyes.
"Here Kagome, we made ramen for you" Inuyasha said as he handed her the cup.
"No thanks. Im not hungry, you can eat it" She said as she pushed the ramen away.

Inuyasha was now really starting to worry. She was was hardly eating, and hardly sleeping, and when she
did sleep she seemed to have nightmare's. He decided he would talk to her about it when he got her alone.

A day or so later Kagome had again wondered away from the others in the middle of the night. Inuyasha let out a soft growl started after her.

He found her. It wasn't like he had to look anyway. She was in the same spot she had been, sitting against the well. She was looking at the stars and he remained quiet. He was facing her back, she would'nt have been able to notice him unless she turned around or he himself made a noise. He didn't feel the need to disturb her.

"If she needs to be alone, I'll let her think that she is. I will at least be able to keep her safe" He thought to himself.

She let out a small squeak, and he sensed sudden fear from her. She must have noticed his presence.

"It just me" Inuyasha told her and walked closer. He looked to the sky, he hadn't yet figured out why Kagome had found it so fascinating. He then set a clawed hand gently on her shoulder.

She looked up at him and saw the relief written on her face.

"Why did you have to scare me like that?" She questioned.
"It only seems fair, you scare me every time you go off somewhere alone. Kagome, Im here for you if there is something bothering you please tell me" Inuyasha said.

She remained silent. He looked away from the sky and down at Kagome. She held her body close to her. He noticed a slight shiver from her form. Without hesitation he removed him Fire rat garment and laid it around Kagome. She looked up at him.

"Stupid girl. Not only do you put yourself in danger but you also decide to wear those clothes of yours." He said.

Kagome chose to ignore his remark. She looked up at him with her big chocolate colored eyes.

"Thank you" She said with a small smile.
He looked away and "Fehed".
"Now are you going to tell me what is wrong or not?" he asked still looking away.
"Inuyasha…" she hesitated "What do you plan on doing when the jewel is completed" She finished.

He finally looked back at her.
"I don't know anymore" he said.
"Do you still…want to become full demon?" She asked and looked at the ground.
"I don't know" He said as he pondered the idea.

He then looked back at kagome. Her head was looking at the ground but he could smell the salty air and realized kagome was crying. She lifted her head and lunged forward, wrapping her arms tightly around him.
"Please don't change" She said in between sobs.

He wrapped his arms around her, hoping to comfort her some.

"Kagome please don't cry" Inuyasha said soothingly.
"Please don't change" Kagome whispered still in tears.
"I wont kagome, just for you" He said truthfully. He could bring himself to do something that was going to being her so much pain.
"Had this been what was upsetting her? All because of me?" He questioned himself.

Her sobs had stopped and he realized she had fallen asleep. Her head lay resting on his chest, her arms wrapped loosely around him. He still held her, and thought about how much he didn't want to let her go.

He then laid down then looked back at kagome. She still was asleep sprawled across his chest. His arms were still wrapped firmly about her tiny waist.

He looked up at the night sky and now realized why Kagome looked at it so much. It seemed to have a lot of answers some to questions he desperately needed answered.

He knew clearly now that he wanted Kagome, not Kikyo. He began to question whether he truly loved Kikyo or not. If he did why were they so easily torn apart..

A breeze blew and Kagome began to stir. He pulled his Fire rat kimono closer around her body to keep her warm. He then closed his eyes and started to drift into sleep.

A.N.
Well? What do you think so far? Please Review! I would really love it if you did! Once I get a few reviews I will post chapter 2.