Thanx sooo much 2 the reviewers! U guys made my day! A special thanks to CherryBlossomLove, Shenia, Angel of the Dragon, you guys were the 1st to review on the same day I submitted my story. But I love all of you equally, so no need 4 jealousy…lol. To thank u I decided 2 write the 2nd chapter! So sit back, relax, and enjoy! (The chapter, I mean. In case you didn't get it.)
Chapter 2: Thinking 'bout You…
Kagome jumped into the well before Inuyasha could say anything else. As she got to the other side, her knees grew weak all of a sudden, making her fall on them. She let out a small cry; tears started streaming out of her eyes like cascading waterfalls. Once she started she couldn't stop. She had done the right thing. Inuyasha would be happy with Kikyo, Sango and Miroku would eventually get together, and as for Shippo, he could take care of himself. Then why did she feel like throwing up?
"Kagome! You're back!"
Kagome looked up to see her little brother, Sota, smiling down at her. His smile vanished when he saw her tears.
"ka-kagome, what's wrong?" he asked, concerned.
Kagome managed to crack a small smile but it was gone as soon as it came. "I'm okay, Sota. You don't need to worry."
But Sota knew her better. He jumped into the well and hugged his sister. Kagome looked down at him with a surprised expression on her pretty face.
"Whatever Inuyasha did, I know he'll soon come to get you. So you don't worry, kagome,' he said.
Kagome looked startled. Why did everyone think Inuyasha did something whenever she cried? But then she smiled at Sota's last words (don't worry, he's not dead). She wished Inuyasha would come to get her but she knew he wouldn't. Not this time.
Meanwhile, Inuyasha…
Inuyasha turned his back as soon as Kagome vanished through the well. He knew he'd run after her if he didn't. He didn't dare look at his other friends either. Most likely they'd blame him for making Kagome leave. Maybe it was his fault. He had spent so much time thinking about Kikyo that he had neglected Kagome's feelings. Kagome was way too kind-hearted for her own good. She had left so he could be with Kikyo. "Damn it!" he hissed to himself. Why couldn't he see it before? There was no point in knowing now.
With amazing speed he ran until he came upon a big ancient tree. It was older than any tree he had ever seen. It was also the tree Kikyo bound him to fifty years ago. And where he met Kagome for the first time.
He touched the tree with his fingers, carefully tracing the lines. His body's shape was still visible from having been hanging up there for fifty years. Until Kagome released him. How many times had she saved his life? Of course he had saved her life many times too, but thanks to her he was alive today. What would happen to him now?
Inuyasha stared at the tree some more then jumped up a branch. He sat down. What should he do now? Naraku is dead; they've got all the jewel shards, once again thanks to Kagome, and there were no demons he could beat up to fend off his anger and boredom. It had only been ten minutes since Kagome left but it felt like a lifetime. Inuyasha was amazed at how empty his life was without her. "I miss you, kagome…" he breathed.
Kagome had left so he could be with Kikyo—Kikyo! Of course! Kagome had wanted him to be happy, that's why she had left. But Kikyo was still here! He didn't even feel guilty for meeting her because Kagome herself had told him to. He would miss Kagome; but he couldn't bring a halt to his own life. He had to go on!
He jumped off the tree and searched for the familiar scent of Kikyo. Coincidentally, she wasn't too far away. As he ran to Kikyo he couldn't help smiling. Maybe it was good that Kagome left.
I'm so sorry but I just had to stop here. Don't hurt me! Well, this was the 2nd chapter and I hope I met your expectations. And if not, well, this is my first fic so you have nothing to complain about. But someday I might improve, so you just wait till that day, ok? But don't forget to review for this fic first. I worked really hard, you know. I deserve at least a thank you. Lol! C u later, alligator! (It's dorky, I know, but I just had to write that down!)
