Summary:

Inuyasha thought he could be with both, but he soon learned that separation only goes so far before decisions are made about what true love is and finally finding happy endings with a little help from the Shikon Jewel.

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I know I'm writing ahead of schedule, but I had an inspiration instead of writers block so I decided to go with it since I didn't here any complaints...

I also apologize to any and all fans to Inuyasha's ears.

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Two to Love

Ch. 3

The Truth of Dreams

An intense growl erupted from his throat as he practically spat out a single repulsive word, "Naraku."

Naraku raised his eyes to level with Inuyasha's, "Hello Inuyasha, or would you prefer 'human'? After all it is more appropriate."

Naraku was a cold-blooded half-demon with every inch of him screaming power and destruction. He was just one of those people who would go out of their way to bring pain and suffering to those already plagued with it, such as Inuyasha.

"Hum—"Inuyasha gradually began to notice the minor details. No longer did his fangs gently brush against his lips, nor do his claws react to his anger by preparing for a fight. And worst of all, his ears could not swivel in dismay no matter how hard he tried.

"What the—"He glared up at Naraku, "What in the name of ramen did you drag me down here for?!"

"You have some...use for me. But first allow me to explain your "

'Is he serious? There is no way I'm staying in this half-dump that he calls a castle!"

Since Naraku could not read Inuyasha's thoughts, he took his silence as a hint to continue, "As the holder of the largest fragment of the Shikon Jewel, I was informed of the information of your wish. Although I could go into all the details and it would make a fascinating story, it does not serve my purposes."

"Translation!"

"I know about your wish. Now if there are no more interruptions, I will continue." For once, logic prevailed in Inuyasha as he kept his silence. "Very well then, Your 'wish' caused you to split in half, a human half and a demon half. Of course you are the human half and he is the demon half."

Glancing over his shoulder, Inuyasha once again found himself face to face with a pair of golden eyes.

"Get off of me! What's his problem anyways?"

"That is where I was getting to. You see, your demon form took most of your strength and you gained any intelligence that you ever possessed. Besides he likes you."

Inuyasha stared down his counterpart, who appeared to be slightly dazed. He noted the changes that took place during the transformation. The first change was obvious; his dog ears were missing, replaced by a pair similar to that of Sesshoumaru's and his fangs had disappeared into the context of his mouth. His long silver main now flowed more gently like a frozen waterfall instead of the rapid river that it once was. His eyes were still their unwavering gold self, brilliant as ever, but one critical difference that he did notice, besides the ears, was that the Tetsagai was not strapped around his waist.

Looking down at himself he realized that his beloved sword was instead bound to his own waist. "Surprised? Did you really believe that the Shikon Jewel would leave you completely defenseless to protect Kagome?"

"Wait a minute, who says I'm with Kagome and he is with Kikyo?" Inuyasha nods at his demon half who was currently attempting to sneak back over to him without Inuyasha noticing, an attempt which was failing miserably.

"Isn't obvious? Kikyo could more easily acknowledge and control your demon form, and Kagome would be more accepting of your human form."

"I thought that Kikyo was the one who wanted me to be human and Kagome didn't care."

"Kikyo wanted you to be human for the sake of the Shikon Jewel. Kagome only wished that you could be happy, but Kikyo would be just as happy to have you as a demon if she really loves you—"

"SHE DOES!"

Naraku glared at him for interrupting before continuing, "And Kagome would understand you better in your human form than in your demon form."

"Oh-kay, so what do you really want from me?"

"I am delighted that you asked."

"Don't flatter yourself."

"Inuyasha, I am prepared to offer you a return of any amount of strength you had before the wish, but there will be no access or else I won't be able to provide him with enough intelligence that he doesn't kill himself or Kikyo."

"The answer is NO!"

"Now be logical Inuyasha; you know you need more strength to wield the Tetsagia, and he needs more intelligence for obvious reasons!" Naraku was beginning to grow impatient with Inuyasha, 'stubborn, arrogant...no, no stay calm you won't get anywhere without patience. I've waited to long to mess it all up now.'

Does this mean that I have to become stupider to become stronger?"

"No...it just means that I will provide you with strength, him with knowledge, and in return I expect you to accept my wish on the jewel fragments."

"And that would be...what?"

Naraku gave Inuyasha an evil grin that sent a wave of coldness flowing through Inuyasha, "My wish...shall be for Kikyo to once again join the living and for her third child to belong to... myself."

"What so suddenly your psychic? How do you know Kikyo will have three kids, and why should the third one or any of them belong to you?"

"I know it will happen because that will be my wish. The reason for the third child is that your other half and Kikyo will want to keep all of their children, and it will hurt them when they have to leave one behind. Giving away their third child instead of one of the first two will give them a sense of relief that they get to keep the two that have become so close to their hearts."

"So what are you going to do with the brat?"

"Your foolish questions are tiring me Inuyasha. So do we have a deal or not?"

Inuyasha looked at him carefully. He was hiding something; something that deep within his human heart he knew that he could never willingly agree to. "I want more information first."

Naraku sighed; this was not going as smoothly as he expected it to, "What do you want to know?"

"What will happen to my other half... and Kikyo?"

"Simple, they will live happily ever after reproducing as they please until Kikyo's third born pops out. Then they give it to me and life continues. Any other questions?"

"..."

"So then, do we have a deal?" After all that time spent checking and rechecking about Inuyasha's wish about what advantages and disadvantages that it brought him, it all dwindled down to this last question waiting for the right answer. If Inuyasha answered to his will, Naraku would finally fulfill his wish, his destiny.

"Naraku..." Deep within Naraku's eyes, Inuyasha spotted greed and anticipation. His mind screamed 'NO! Don't do it!' as every inch of his very being rejected the very idea of considering it. 'Who knows what could happen. I could be making the wrong choice and I could end up hurting all of us.' He looked at his other half who in turn stared back in anticipation, knowing that somehow every thing depended on this simple answer. An answer that could change everything.

He tilted his chin and challenged the world as his speech slurred and his words tumbled out one by one.

"I'll do it"

A/N I know that this was a rather boring chapter once again missing the humor of Sango and Miroku, but don't worry, they will be making a comeback next chapter.

I am resuming my routine of every other week starting now. So please no complaints.

See you in two weeks.