Author; Well, the long awaited chapter has finally arrived. Funny thing actually, I went to go and post chapter thirteen and to my surprise, I had already posted it and had reviews….. I guess I got so used to writing that chapter and reading it over that I forgot it was done :P Anyway, I wrote this chapter and I hope to finish my other two as well. Almost done FFVII and Vincent/Tifa.
Sephiroth; God, this woman is so lazy since she's always working on homework.
Author; :raises and eyebrow: And how does that make me lazy?
Sephiroth; CAUSE YOU'RE NEGLECTING ME!
Author; :sighs: I'm sorry, but a career is much more important then you. Even if you are my husband by force.
Sephiroth; :pouts:
Author; Anyway, back to what I was saying before. It's been a really really long time since I updated so I'm going to quickly make some brief comments to reviews and then let you guys read. :P
mewmiki – I must say, the all capitals does make a angry looking review. Sorry that I make all these bad things happen, but if I didn't keep you interested then who would want to keep reading my boring fic? At least you think I'm a good author, even if I'm a meanie. :P Thank you for those kind words at least. I hope this chapter will cheer you up some.
whisper in the dark - :sighs heavily: I would like to apologize to all my readers and thank you, whisper, for pointing out the obvious fact that Koga's eyes are blue and that I am an idiot. :P Seriously, I immediately looked up a picture of him and went "…….dammit! baka baka baka!" while beating myself repeatedly. I don't know if I'll go back and fix that, but I do promise to keep his eyes the correct colour from now on. Don't ask where brown came from, I don't know. lol. I'd also like to thank you for being the first reviewer not to curse at me for the "apparent" Koga and Kagome pairing. I'm not saying it's going to happen, just thanking you for not swearing and hating me for the possibility.
Usagi – All your questions and more will be answered soon, but not here. What kind of author would I be if I gave that all away before you even read it:huggles: Thanks for the review and I hope this chapter will answer some of those questions.
DarkPriestess2454 – Again, I am not allowed to answer those questions. Even if you pull big anime puppy dog eyes, you just have to go and read my friend! I'm trying to finish the story, and sorry for my slowness. University slows my writing down a lot. :cries: Hopefully this chapter makes up for it.
Lord Kenshkrix – You haven't been sick in years! Lucky duck. I tend to get sick when the weather changes and not from questionable beverages like you. ;) Updates are good, but I bet you guys get tired of the long breaks in between. Because of that, I'm going to post a question once these reviews are done, since I'm not sure if everyone reads this part. Thank you for the kind review and the idea.
dragonham – What kind of review is that? I can't tell you if Kagome and Koga are together and if you don't like where the fic seems to be going, simply don't bother reading it and seeing the outcome of this big mess. Things seem to work out in the end, but questioning the author makes them want to do things you don't like…… ;) Thank you for the review anyway though, every last one helps.
Mr. Flames - :gasps: You swore! Lol. But yes, Tai is a jerk and he should suffer and die. Overall, it was a sad chapter for bad things happening and things going wrong. Hopefully everything will work out for the best. As for where Kagome's grandpa is….uh….he went to an artifact and runes convention where everyone shows off their magic stuff…..yes….. :shifty eyes:P He's not there, okay! Now shush. Thanks for the review my strange friend and review again for this chapter! Or else…. :brandishes dagger:
Sachichan16 – Oh god, if Inuyasha ever became an emo, I would kill him myself! Lol. I can't stand their "oh the world hates me, everyone wants me to die," attitude. Take some prozac already! Some people have real problems…. But I'll shutup now. I can't promise anything but I'll try to satisfy your requests. Yay! I'm on a favourites list:dances and huggles sachi: Thank you! I hope to hear more from you next chapter.
Inu-yashas-Angel-Kagome – You forgot the name of the story:cries: Am I that forgettable:P Well I forgive you, at least you read and reviewed eventually. I'll try to keep up the good work with this chapter, so go read, review and let me know how I did! Arigato!
Author; Whew, that was a mouthful. All right, we're almost to the chapter now guys, I just want to post a question here for everyone to consider (and answer in their reviews). Should I write shorter chapters that get posted faster, or continue with the long, beefy, well rounded ones? If I do make shorter chapters then again, they will be up more quickly but they might not be as good. Your guy's call. Please let me know. Now, enjoy!
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"Kagome, open the door!" Koga pleaded for the hundredth time, leaning against the confounded piece of wood separating them. "Kagome, please, you can't stay in there forever." He could hear slight movements on the other side, jumping back from the door as it opened and a tear-stained face appeared in the opening.
"Can't you let me suffer in peace?" Kagome asked softly, tears still evident in the shakiness of her voice.
"Am I really that terrible of a kisser?" he sighed, pushing the door gently to let himself inside the bathroom with her. Her face went red at his question and he came forward, engulfing her in a fierce hug. "Whether you want me or not, Kagome, don't think that you ever have to hide from me. I can take whatever answer you choose to give."
Her beautiful face looked up into his and she bit her lip nervously, considering her options. How long was she going to let Inuyasha haunt her thoughts and dreams? He had certainly forgotten about her….. She couldn't run away again and Koga clearly wasn't going to be angry if she said no to his advances. She couldn't completely deny that she enjoyed them either. "I may……give you a chance," she said in almost a whisper. Koga scooped her up into his arm and laughed joyfully, spinning her around until she laughed too. "I didn't say yes!" she protested, now smiling.
"It's still the most wonderful answer I've ever received," Koga grinned happily, "and I can dream that one day it may grow into a yes……maybe more?"
Sighing and shaking her head Kagome went passed him back to her room, a smile still playing on her lips. Koga caught her before she was even through her door and kissed her deeply, a soft, gentle gesture that made her pulse race. "Koga, you have to stop doing that," she gasped, pushing him back gently with a hand.
"It's that bad?" he teased again, wanting to never stop kissing Kagome again.
"It's not the quality, it's the quantity," Kagome smiled, "I need to be able to walk from one room to the next without being bombarded by youkai kisses."
"As you wish," Koga bowed, letting her pass. He felt like pouncing on her and ravishing her until she begged him to stop. Luckily, he'd always had fairly good control over himself. Hugging her from behind he could hear Kagome sigh again.
"What did I just say?" she asked, turning in his arms with a mock-annoyed expression.
"No kisses?" Koga repeated innocently, leaning down until their lips were inches apart.
"That I did…," Kagome murmured, closing her eyes as his spicy scent washed over her. "But maybe just one might be okay….right?"
"Most definitely," he agreed, kissing her yet again.
"Get a room," Souta muttered in a disgusted voice as he went past them, "some people still need to eat around here." Kagome broke away from Koga breathlessly and pulled him into her room, pushing him down onto his makeshift bed and then sitting on hers.
"We need to be apart so I can think clearly for a minute," she explained, seeing his confused expression.
"Why apart?" he smiled, wanting to take her back into his arms again.
"So you can't distract me," Kagome replied, raising an eyebrow. She let her eyes wander over his handsome face as she tried to figure out what her next step should be. Her family was happy to have her there for awhile but she still felt heavy guilt at not letting Sango and the others know where she was. Perhaps Inuyasha had told them his own version of why she was gone. That idea made the hair on the back of her neck stand up as she gritted her teeth. Her feudal era friends deserved the truth and it was up to her to tell them.
"Are you all right?" Koga asked, looking at her with concern. Her eyes were cold and angry and her hands were clenched into fists.
"Y-Yes," she nodded, focusing on Koga to help her anger fade away, "just remembering." He kissed her forehead and sat back on his bed again.
"I need to go to Kaede's village when we go back," Kagome spoke aloud, more to herself then Koga.
"I'll go with you," Koga nodded, unable to resist coming to sit beside her.
"You don't like being away for long do you?" Kagome giggled, pushing him away from her.
"Especially not now," he agreed, nuzzling into her neck, "I've waited so long, so unbelievably long, to be allowed to hold you in my arms."
"Enough!" Kagome laughed, holding him at arms length. "I'm going to lock you in a different room in a minute!" Koga smirked, but moved away, behaving himself for her sake.
"If you weren't so attractive to me then I wouldn't have this problem," he sighed, laying back on the blankets that made up his bed.
"Well tomorrow I think we should go back and talk to Sango and Miroku," she decided, ignoring his comment, "I don't want them to hear about me from Inuyasha." Her eyes went dark as she said his name. "I can't just hide from the world anymore. I have to be strong. And I think I can be….with you by my side." She smiled up at Koga. His breath was taken away by the way she was looking at him. Her eyes sparkled with trust and love and her cheeks were flushed ever so slightly, making him want to kiss her again and never let her go. "That you for helping me be strong Koga."
"You're strong on your own too," he nodded, "and don't you forget it." Their eyes locked and they gazed at each other until Souta cleared his throat at the doorway.
"Mom wants us to come shopping with her and find some stuff for Koga," he announced, looking excited.
"We'll be down in a minute," Kagome nodded, "thanks Souta." Her brother stood in the doorway with a smirk and didn't move. "THANKS Souta!" she yelled, throwing a pillow at him. His smirk grew and he headed downstairs.
"Mom! They're too busy kissing! Can you tell them to hurry up?" Kagome's face went crimson and she ran downstairs, shrieking murderous things at Souta.
After attempted strangulation and some peacemaking, they finally managed to get the four of them into the car and ready to go. "You know that Koga and I are leaving tomorrow, right mom?" Kagome asked, wondering why her mother would feel the need to get him modern day clothes.
"Yes, but I thought it might be smart to have some on hand for when you two come back again…." She looked up at her mom's teasing expression and realized she must really want Koga to be a part of Kagome's life.
The rest of the day was spent in store after store, forcing Koga into pants and shirts and various other garments that he protested against heavily. "Have some dignity," Kagome giggled, "even Inuyasha managed to look good in these things." Koga struggled as Kagome's mother pulled another shirt over his head. Kagome couldn't help staring at Koga. In regular clothes he looked so normal….and hot!
"That looks really good," she murmured, practically drooling at his feet. Koga smiled and decided the clothes might not be so bad after all.
"Was it really that bad?" Kagome asked, watching Koga from her bed as he practiced putting on and taking off his pajama shirt.
"It was worth it to have you look at me like that," he smirked, pulling the shirt down over his chiseled body.
"And how was I looking at you?" she huffed, feeling embarrassed. Koga wordlessly gazed at her, his look telling her how beautiful she was in his eyes. A blush crept up her cheeks and she looked away. "I see….."
Koga slid himself under a layer of blankets. "But perhaps it's time for bed. You want to get up early to go and I don't want you all tired out."
"Yes, dad," she rolled her eyes. Koga left the blankets and came over to her bed, kissing her tenderly and pulling the blankets over her small body.
"Not dad, but forever protector. I'll always look out for you my koishii….." Kagome blushed again at the name and kissed his cheek.
"We should really get to sleep now," she smiled, laying back with Koga's arms still around her. He hugged her possessively and didn't move. "Get out of my bed," she laughed, pushing him onto the floor. Pouting, Koga climbed back under his blanket. "Goodnight," Kagome whispered, turning out the light.
"Oyasumi," Koga murmured, almost asleep already.
Kagome's slept deeply that night, not even dreaming as she usually did. She slept through her alarm and didn't awaken until streams of sunlight pierced her eyelids and she groggily rolled over. Or tried to. Blinking quickly, she focused on a furry lump next to her with an arm draped over her stomach. "KOGA!" she shrieked, waking him with a start. "What are you doing in my bed!"
"I…..," he yawned, "I was waking you up when you're alarm went off…."
"Good job," she muttered, getting up and pulling open drawers to hide her embarrassment.
"I must've fallen asleep," he said sheepishly, watching with interest as she pulled out a pair of black pants and a red top. She apparently had other garments then her uniform.
"Well I'm going to go have a shower and get dressed. You should go get something to eat so we can go once I'm ready." She eyed his attire. "And it's up to you, but I don't think you want to go back to the feudal era in pajamas." She giggled as Koga remembered what he was wearing and she left him to go get ready.
The warm water felt so good as she stepped into the shower, letting it run down her as she blindly felt for the soap. She lathered up her body and let her thoughts drift to Koga. Was she welcoming of all these new developments? Her heart still longed after Inuyasha, which was one reason she had been reluctant to let Koga get close.
I still love him, she thought in disgust, he hurt me, broke my heart, betrayed me and only pretended to love me and I still love him! She finished up and climbed out of the shower with a heavy heart. How readily would she take Inuyasha back, even knowing he had tricked her? What was wrong with her?
Koga grinned as Kagome re-entered the room, sweet smelling and beautiful. "Your mom packed us a basket of food," he smiled, wondering at the sadness in her eyes, "you can eat after we go there if you want."
"I think that's a good idea," she nodded, still not looking up at him, "I just need to say goodbye and then we can head out." The familiar house always made her feel safe. She smiled at all the portraits of her and Souta hung on the walls. Her mom really cared about them. "Mama!" she called, "we're leaving now! I wanted to say bye."
Her mother swept out of the kitchen, smelling floury from her baking. "I hope you come back and visit more often this time," she said, raising an eyebrow at Kagome before engulfing her in a hug. "I'm not a young woman anymore and I don't want to miss my children growing up into parents of their own." Kagome blushed and kissed her mother's cheek, smiling when Souta came running to wrap his arms around Kagome's back as well.
"Thank you for always loving me, no matter what," Kagome said tearfully to her family.
"Go now," her mother shooed, wiping her eyes, "we'll see you soon."
"I love you guys," Kagome called, meeting up with Koga at the door, "I'll try to come back in a few days!"
She almost couldn't bare to leave them again, feeling nervous about going to see Sango and Miroku and Shippo. Would they ever forgive her for staying away so long? As Koga held her and they both jumped into the well, she sent out a prayer that they'd welcome her back.
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Sango and Miroku were both watching as Inuyasha angrily sliced and destroyed the small group of demons that had taken Kaede's village by surprise. "He's certainly putting his heart and soul into that," Miroku observed, finding Sango's hand with his and squeezing lightly. She nodded sadly and continued to observe the hanyou. The day was windy and cold, reflecting their somber moods. Miroku kissed her cheek softly and went to stop Inuyasha who was repeatedly stabbing the ground where the mangled pieces of demon lay.
"Lunch?" Sango asked the two men as they walked back into the village, "I can make some ramen…." She knew as soon as the words had left her mouth that it was a mistake. Inuyasha's eyes filled with tears and he veered off in a different direction, away from them. "I'm so stupid," she cursed herself, glad for Miroku's comforting arm around her waist. "And he hasn't eaten since we found him."
"Perhaps he needs a task to bring some life back to him. A purpose. Should he tell Kagome's family what has come to pass?"
Sango's eyes lit up as she looked to Miroku. "Yes! We'll send him through the well to inform her family. Maybe being there will finally make him realize she's not coming back. He'll have some closure."
"Then it is decided," Miroku nodded, going after the sad hanyou. Sango sighed heavily, thinking of all the happiness that used to be in their lives. When Kagome had been around everything had seemed just that much better. Could they really gather the rest of the shards without her?
"Sango!" Shippo's little voice called, "Sango, Kagome's back! She's here!" Sango heart almost stopped as she watched the kitsune fly towards her and hug tightly to her leg, tugging. "Come on! She's here! Kagome is here!" Tears came to her eyes when she realized this must be how he was dealing with the loss of his adopted mother.
"Okay Shippo," she agreed sadly, "I'll come and see her."
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Miroku caught up with Inuyasha easily and put a friendly arm around his shoulder. "Inuyasha……we have something we'd like you to do," he mentioned, waiting for his friend to wipe the tears from his eyes and compose himself.
"What now?" Inuyasha muttered, "kill another lousy group of defenseless demons? Let someone else I love die?"
"Tell Kagome's family what has taken place in our time," Miroku corrected him, "you should still be able to pass through the well and they have a right to know their daughter has gone on to the afterlife."
"Me tell them!" he growled, "why so they can blame me for all the terrible things that happened to her! HUH! IS THAT IT!"
"Inuyasha, calm down," the monk ordered, taking a step back, "Sango and I think it will help you find the closure you need to forgive yourself for Kagome's death."
"Whatever, I'll do it," he spat, "but don't expect me to come back after!" A red blur shot past Miroku and was gone before he could say another word. Sango came running, out of breath, a moment later.
"Miroku, there's trouble. I think it may be a demon," Sango gasped out, "Shippo thinks it's Kagome and I can't convince his otherwise." Miroku grabbed her hand and they both ran, Sango leading him to where Shippo was hugging a girl that looked exactly like Kagome.
"My god," he gasped, horrified, "what demon would be so sickeningly cruel to Shippo?"
"Show yourself, imposter," Sango ordered, stepping into Kagome's view and holding her weapon out menacingly.
"Sango!" she grinned widely, placing Shippo down and hurrying to her friend. She slowed when Sango didn't lower her weapon. Her face fell and when she looked up again there was a deep anger burning in her eyes. "What exactly did Inuyasha tell you?" she demanded, clenching her fists, "I bet he told you I left him and that Kikyo was there to comfort him cause I'm such a horrible friend! I didn't abandon you guys….I just couldn't bare to see that stupid mutt ever again…" A tear rolled down her cheek and Sango's boomerang lowered slightly.
"But Kagome," Miroku said softly, "you're dead…."
"What!" she cried, "what do you mean dead!" Koga couldn't stand hiding any longer and came out where they could see him, wrapping his arms around Kagome.
"Calm down," he murmured in her ear, "it seems they've been tricked."
"Koga?" Shippo squeaked, staring at him, "did you steal Kagome?"
"Hardly," he growled, "after mutt face broke her heart I let her stay with my pack and recover from the betrayal. He obviously didn't see what I see in this beautiful, smart girl."
Sango dropped her weapon, swaying a little. "Kagome…..," she choked, overwhelmed. Miroku caught her as she fell, unconscious, into his arms.
"What's wrong with you guys?" Kagome asked, eyes widening at Sango's reaction, "you're all acting as if I'm a ghost."
"If you're Kagome then who did we have a funeral for?" Miroku wondered aloud, laying Sango on the ground gently. He came forward, hesitantly touching a hand to her warm cheek. Tears welled up in his eyes and he wrapped his arms around her tightly, "Kagome-sama! Oh Kagome! You've come back to us!" Kagome didn't fully understand why he was crying, but she hugged him in return, glad someone finally believed her. Koga stepped back, glaring at the monk.
"I told you! I told you!" Shippo cried, hugging her leg, "I told you she would never leave us!"
Sango was beginning to come to, shaking her head slowly as she sat up. Miroku went to her side and scooped her up, bridal style. "It is her," he smiled, kissing Sango's cheek and then blushing crimson as he realized the other three were watching.
"What have I missed?" Kagome wondered aloud, smiling none-the-less at the blushing couple.
"Oh no!" Miroku said suddenly, placing Sango on her feet, "Inuyasha!"
"What about him?" Kagome muttered, "he took off on you guys too?"
Sango and Miroku gave each other strange looks before he answered the young miko. "He went to inform your family of your death."
"HE WHAT!" she cried, dropping her bag, "HE WENT TO TELL MAMA I'M DEAD!" Shippo winced and hugged her leg tighter until she picked him up. "How could he do this?" she growled to herself, "first Kikyo and now he's messing with my family." She shook her head. "It stops now."
"What does?" Sango asked, feeling more confused then when Kagome had walked into the village.
"I have to go back home and stop Inuyasha," she stated, "I'll come back as soon as I've dealt with him. She lowered Shippo to the ground and started off at a jog before anyone could get in a single word edgewise.
"I guess I should go with her," Koga said slowly, eyeing the people watching him.
"She'll be fine," Sango smiled, "everything will be fine now. Stay and have some lunch with us Koga." He started to object, but Sango poured hearty stew from a pot into four bowls and handed them out.
"Thank you," he smiled, inclining his head to Sango, "we hadn't eaten yet."
"There'll be plenty of time for eating when they get back," Sango smiled, "and lots of other celebration. We have our Kagome back!"
"Not to mention other celebrations," Miroku winked at her, "involving vows…." She swatted his arm, laughing good-naturedly and leaned into his embrace.
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Inuyasha paced outside Kagome's doorstep. How was he going to tell this kind woman her only, wonderful daughter was dead? And that it was all his fault? That was the part that ate away at him the most. It was all his fault. He fiercely bit back tears and raised a hand to knock on the door, stopping before he could hit it and resuming his pacing.
"Inuyasha?" Souta asked, looking at him curiously from an open doorway, "Kagome's not here right now."
"I know…," he said softly, almost choking on his words, deciding it was now or never, "is your mom here?"
"Yah," he grinned, "follow me!" The young boy seemed to have no idea that anything was different about Inuyasha. As the saddened hanyou followed him into the kitchen, Souta lost interest and ran to play his gameboy.
"Good morning Inuyasha," Mrs. Higurashi smiled over her shoulder, "what brings you here."
'Tell her,' he growled to himself, 'you have to tell her!' "I……," he trailed off, staring at the happy woman with tears in his eyes. How could he tell such a kind, gentle woman that he had let Kagome die? Fresh tears poured down his face and when Kagome's mom looked over at him she dropped the knife she had been cutting with.
"What is it Inuyasha? Oh god, what's happened!" He dropped to his knees burying his face in his hands and she kneeled in front of him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Inuyasha please tell me what's wrong."
"She's gone!" he cried, "all because of me, she's gone!" He pulled his hands away from his face, ashamed of the way he was acting.
"Who…?" she asked, eye-widening. She prayed it wasn't who she thought it was.
"K-Kagome," he whispered, "she's dead…" The woman stared at him in shock, not wanting to believe the words coming out of his mouth. If he hadn't been sobbing as though his heart was broken and shattered, she might not have believed it.
"How….," she gasped, "no….NO! My baby!" Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her as she started to cry, both mourning the loss of such a wonderful girl. Souta, hearing all the commotion, came into the kitchen and stared at the two.
"W-What's happening?" he asked fearfully, dropping his gameboy and running to hug his mom.
"Your sister….," she gasped out, burying her face in Inuyasha's chest, "oh god, I can't bare to lose another one. She promised me she'd be careful. She said her friends would protect her." Inuyasha's heart broke again hearing the frail woman's words.
"I'm sorry," he whispered, " I couldn't save her…."
"Please leave," Kagome's mom said suddenly, pulling back, "please. I can't take this right now. Come back another day. Please. I need to hear all the details, just…..not now." Inuyasha nodded, standing and wiping his eyes, still shuddering with every breath.
"I shall return next week," he promised, "and you can punish me then for my lack of protection and devotion to your daughter." Mother and son watched him start to leave, holding each other tearfully. Never again would a happy big sister come bounding through the door, raven hair bouncing off her shoulders.
"My baby….," she whispered again, holding Souta as close as humanly possible, "and to think she was healthy and alive this morning…" She only had one person left in the entire world that she loved and could count on. Why was fate so cruel to their little family, taking away the ones they loved? Souta had caught on by now and was weeping in his mother's arms.
"This morning?" Inuyasha said suddenly, stopping in his tracks, "what do you mean this morning!"
"She left with Koga this morning," she said tearfully, "and now my baby girl is gone…"
"KOGA!" he spluttered, spinning to face them, "but she's been dead for days, weeks even!" Mrs. Higurashi stared at him now, wondering at the anger and confusion in his eyes.
"She spent the night here and left this morning," she corrected him, wiping her eyes, "could it be you've made a mistake?"
"I think I have," he growled, "and a certain wolf demon is going to die!" He narrowed his eyes and then noticed hope shining in Mrs. Higurashi's eyes. "I'll be back soon! I'm going to find Kagome!"
-:-
Kagome stormed angrily towards the well. How dare that stupid hanyou go to tell her mom she was dead. Dead! Of all the horrible things he had ever done to her, this was by far the worst. Her mom would no doubt have a heart attack and Souta would be horrified. All for nothing. When she got her hands on him….
"Speak of the devil," she muttered as a red blur shot up from the well, landing in front of her and freezing. She was about to start screaming and sit him into the next century when she noticed the look on his face. The look of fear, disbelief, love, relief, anger and so many other things. Nothing about the way he was looking at her made any sense.
"Inu-" she started, before suddenly he was holding her tightly, weeping as he kissed the side of her head. His kisses moved to her cheek, and then her mouth as he continued to cry, squeezing her as though she might not really be real. She pushed him back a little, gasping and quite put out. "Inuyasha, what are you doing!"
His eyes found hers and the happiest smile she had ever seen lit up his face. "Sit me," he commanded.
"What?" she spluttered, utterly flabbergasted at what was taking place. He stepped back from her.
"Please Kagome," he begged, "sit me."
"Sit….," she said quietly, watching with hidden satisfaction as he crashed to the earth face first. That was for leaving, she thought bitterly. "SIT!" His face dug deeper into the earth. And that was for having the nerve to tell my family I'm dead.
When he was able to, Inuyasha crawled to where she stood. He took her hands in his and kissed them tenderly. He slowly stood, smiling down at her with such love and devotion she felt afraid. "Why are you doing this?" she asked, feeling tears well up in her eyes, "do you enjoy torturing me?"
"I thought you were gone," he whispered, running a hand down her cheek. She wanted to pull away, but something about the way his words sounded so sincere made her stay. He crushed her in another fierce hug, fresh tears running down his face. "Never leave me Kagome. Please, never leave me."
She looked, wide-eyed at the hanyou she had loved so much. He was crying and begging her to stay. He really believed I was dead, she realized, but didn't he go with Kikyo? "What about Kikyo?" she whispered, still not returning his embrace.
"What about her? Besides the fact that she's a heartless bitch who deserves to die?" His eyes tinged red at the mention on the dead miko.
"You were with her….," Kagome protested, "you said you loved her. That you had just pretended with me. You hated me!" He growled deeply and placed a hand on her cheek.
"If you truly believed that then Kikyo must have done more to you then I thought." His eyes held sadness now, unable to comprehend how Kagome could fall for such a thing.
"But it was you…," she tried again, trying to find some reason why she should be angry with him, "you spoke to me, it was your voice, your eyes……you…"
"I've been waiting here for you every day since Koga took off after you," Inuyasha said softly, feeling hurt that she had doubted his love, "I couldn't bare the thought of you dying because I came for you, against Kikyo's wishes."
"Inuyasha," she whispered, looking up at him. She reached a hand to touch his face and he kissed it, using his hand to hold hers there.
"My love…..," he whispered back, smiling slightly at her. He wanted nothing more then to kiss her and hold her and never let her go, but he had realized something very wrong had happened to her. He had to let her come to terms with everything first.
"It was all a lie," she said bitterly, hating the evil witch even more now. She slid to the ground, crying for everything she had lost and for all the pain she had endured because of Kikyo's stupid selfishness. Inuyasha bit his lip, hating to see her cry.
"Kagome," she whispered, holding her, "Kagome, it's ok now. We're together. Everything will be okay….."
She nodded like a small child being comforted and Inuyasha kissed her cheek. It was so hard for him not to kiss her all over. He wanted to celebrate the return of his mate. He wanted to KILL Kikyo. "I love you," he smiled, stroking a hand over her hair gently.
"I've wanted to hear that all this time," she cried, holding tightly to him, "despite everything. The pain, hate, Koga……everything. I just wanted you to love me again."
"Koga?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
She shook her head, burying her face in his chest. "Can…..can you just hold me?" she murmured tearfully. Inuyasha felt his heart melt at her soft request and scooped her up into his arms, jumping into a nearby tree. She was safely curled in his lap, her head on his chest listening to the gentle beating of his heart. Her own heart was beating almost as quickly as his and she gazed up into his face, his handsome wonderful face.
"I love you Inuyasha."
THISISTHESTUPIDLINESEPARATINGTHEFICANDTHEAUTHORSNOTES
Author; Can it be! Inuyasha and Kagome back together?
Sephiroth; :rolls his eyes: Knowing you, you'll probably just find some way to make them hate each other again.
Author; :grins evilly: Too true, too true.
Sephiroth; :sighs happily: But it's all so wonderfully cute!
Author; :backs away slowly: You feeling okay?
Sephiroth; Guess I'm just feeling unloved. :narrows his eyes: Speaking of which…. :pulls Riku out of the closet: Would you like to explain what HE is doing here?
Author; :does her best to smile innocently: I was doing a project on Canada's sexiest men?
Sephiroth; :holds Riku by the collar and shakes him: NO MORE AFFAIRS! YOU HEAR ME!
Author; :glares: Is that a threat?
Sephiroth; :flames in his eyes die as he sees her expression: No……. :smiles sheepishly: I would never threaten you my love.
Author: I didn't think so...
Sephiroth; :slowly inches towards the door of the incinerator room:
Author: Hey! Come back here:glances to the readers: And please review :chases after Sephiroth to save her other lover: