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Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of its characters. They belong to Rumiko Takahashi. I also do not own any songs or pieces of music mentioned here.

Five days. It had been five days. Why hadn't Inuyasha come to get her like he always did? Kagome found herself staring into the well, worry rising in her. Did something happen to him? Did Naraku do something? She positioned herself, one knee on the well, but paused to reconsider. Maybe Inuyasha didn't want to see her. Maybe, she thought bitterly, Kikyou had shown up again.

She shrugged and tried to put the morning's events into the back of her mind. 'Concentrate' she scolded herself as the teacher launched into something absolutely impossible to understand. The rest of the day went by like a dream. 'What a dreary day' she thought to herself as she walked home slowly. The test had gone horribly. 'I'm never going to improve! No matter how hard I try, I never seem to get anything out of it!' She kicked the door aside, and walked into an empty house. Her mother had told her that she was going to be out with Souta and Grandpa to visit an ailing aunt and wouldn't be back till later that evening.

'I guess I'm all alone then' she thought to herself. She briefly wondered if she should study, but didn't really feel like it. The house was silent, like a tomb. 'I'll turn on some music. That should clear my head' she reached for the radio and turned it on, collapsing on her bed. She stared at the ceiling, still wondering what had happened. "Hello! I'm BJ cool, your host. Want to request a song? Then call 1800-3462 to hear your favorite melodies!" the radio declared.

Almost immediately, some guy requested for 'How did I fall in love with you' by Backstreet boys. 'I haven't heard this one before' Kagome thought, turning on her side and looking at the radio. The first strands of the song hit her like a bullet to the heart. 'It's just the way I feel' she realized and stretched out her hand to turn it off, but couldn't. Song after song played, and all of them, in some strange way, seemed to be relevant to her plight. A Bee gees-Samantha song called 'Emotion', 'Can't lose what you never had' by Westlife, 'The day we find love' by 911 and so on.

The words revolved around her, mocking her, until she gave up and started sobbing in defeat. 'It's no use, I'll never-' the tears flowed freely, choking her. She struggled to breath now, and tried to quiet the sobs. 'What's wrong with me?' she thought in panic 'I've never fallen apart like this before' A strange, soft voice arose within, and whispered softly to her- "Its okay, darling"

Kagome lifted her head. "Who's that?" The voice chuckled- "Don't you remember me, precious? Has everything changed so much?" it asked warmly, just like-just like her father. "Dad?" she called to thin air "Is that you?" The voice chuckled again "Yes it is, my princess. Your sorrow drew me to you, love. What's wrong?" Kagome hesitated. Her father's voice came again "You don't have to tell me, if you don't want to. But I can guess most of it" her eyes watered again, and for a brief second felt an invisible hand stroke her hair. "It'll be okay…" he whispered soothingly, and somehow she felt her eyes close and within seconds, all was blank.

"Kagome! Kagome! Wake up, sis!" Souta's voice came to her, sounding worried. Kagome opened her eyes, trying to focus. "What happened?" she muttered, getting up. Her head felt woozy. "We don't know, we came back and you were asleep, I tried to wake you up, but it was like you were drugged or something" he said, peering at her face and adding- "Did anything happen?" Kagome stared at him "I don't know…" she trailed off "Is Inuyasha here?" Souta shook his head "Come to dinner" he said, shutting her door behind him.

Kagome remained there, trying to remember what happened. That voice……her father…. Was it really him? She got up, and that was when she saw a strange looking coin-like thing beside her. She picked it up. There were inscriptions on it, in some strange language. "Keep it, it'll protect you from harm" the voice assured "But do not reveal it to anyone, because if you do, I can never contact you again" Kagome hesitated. "Please daughter, it's for your own good" She considered, and then took it. "Ok dad" she said, "I promise you I'll keep it" She almost felt his joy. "There's my good girl"

"Bye Kagome! Take care of yourself!" her mother, Souta and grandpa cheered as she jumped down the bone-eaters well two days later. 'Inuyasha' she thought 'Why didn't you come for me?' Then the blinding light enveloped her, and felt the jewel shards glow with energy. Soon she was at the bottom of the well again, in the feudal period. She climbed up and almost fell off again as a small blur of brown cannoned into her chest screaming- "Kagomeeeeeeee, you're back! I missed you like hell! Inuyasha's being really mean to me!" she laughed, and stroked his hair. "Hello Shippou"

"Nice to see you again" Miroku and Sango came to view now, beaming. Kagome smiled back at them and eased Shippou off her. He immediately went to her bag, searching for candy. "Where's Inuyasha?" she asked, looking around. Miroku and Sango sighed. "He's been upset ever since you buried him with all those sits" Kagome felt distinctly uncomfortable now. Sango noticed her mood and quickly added "But he'll smell you soon enough and come rushing here"

As if on cue, a red blur came yelling "Kagome!" Shippou had yelled the same way, but with delight, while none of that was existent on the hanyou's voice or face. "You took so long! Why didn't you just stay there forever?" he ranted on and on, hardly pausing for breath. Normally, she would have either laughed it off or gotten angry and sat him again. Not this time though. She found herself hardly listening to him, and instead simply stared at him, entranced at the way the sun caught his amber eyes, making them burn like fire. Or how his long white mane sparkled like silver. Or how……..

"You love him, don't you……." Her father drawled, a teasing hint in his tone. Kagome found herself unable to say anything. "But you can't have him, for his heart is given to another" she felt herself agree. "Everything will work out….. You just wait" Then voice faded, leaving the same blankness.

"Kagome! Dear lord, what happened to her?" Sango's concerned voice came to her. Someone grabbed her shoulders roughly and shook her, forcing her into consciousness. She opened her eyes, and found Inuyasha's golden eyes staring at her, with a faint hint of concern in them. "Don't be so rough, Inuyasha" she heard Miroku scold, as he bent down to ask her what had happened. "I-I don't know" she stuttered and swayed a little. Nothing seemed to make any sense. Her head felt like it would explode. She blinked again, and tried to stand up. "Don't be stupid" Inuyasha growled as he lifted her on to his back "There's something wrong with you! I'm taking you to that old hag, she can take a look at you" he ran off. Miroku, Sango and Shippou followed 'He's so nice and sooooooo warm' she thought happily and encircled her arms around him 'I love you, Inuyasha'

So, how was that? I personally like this chapter a lot, as I get to put all the pieces on the board. Why does Kagome keep fainting? And why does she seem to be so sensitive? Find out in the ensuing chapters! Poor thing, I feel so sorry for her…. PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!

'What can I do; to make you mine
fallen so hard; so fast; this time
what did I say; what did you do
how did I fall in love with you'

'How did I fall in love with you' by Backstreet boys.

Review, please.