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Chapter 22: 3rd Test- Part 2: Choose

Think about it, there must be higher love
Down in the heart or hidden in the stars above
Without it, life is a wasted time
Look inside your heart, I'll look inside mine.

…………………

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"I am Ryo Zeta"

Sesshomaru finds this disturbing when he heard his name, he approached the man. "Zeta you say? Are you in any relation to the Fujiwaras?", Sesshomaru asked. Ryo grinned, he was looking directly at Kagome even though Inuyasha was blocking the way. "Yes, I am. I was also the Fujiwara that Kagome was supposed to compete on the final round, right Kagome-chan?"

"Don't call her that!", Inuyasha growled. He hates it when this guy acts like the two of them are close, he just wants to punch that stupid grin off his face.

"Why not?", Ryo answered back. Inuyasha just stayed silent, giving him a deadly glare. Ryo frowned. "Kagome-chan, please show your face. I haven't seen you for such a long time now………"

Kagome is shaking, she doesn't know what to do. Why did this happen? When she has finally decided on giving up on him, he suddenly appeared right before her eyes. Her thoughts were interrupted when a figure appeared behind her.

"Kagome-chan? Anything wrong?"

Kagome shrieked as she turned around and saw the man in her past, Ryo. "Ryo……why have you come back?", she asked with her lips trembling. Inuyasha was shock when he saw Ryo appeared behind them, he didn't even see him move before. This guy must be one skilled fighter.

"Isn't it obvious? I came back to see you, I missed you…..", he answered as he closed the gap between them. He caressed her cheek and Kagome felt warm all over, old feelings are resurfacing and she couldn't stop them anymore. "Kagome………", he said huskily then he leaned in for a kiss but their moment was interrupted when Inuyasha pushed Ryo away from her. Holding her possessively in his arms. Kagome was surprise at the sudden incident and how angry and possessive Inuyasha is right now.

"Don't. Touch. Her."

Ryo got up from the ground, dusting off the dirt from his clothes. This guy is strong and fast as well, not bad……but not good enough for me

When he saw Kagome in Inuyasha's arms he felt a pang of jealousy and sadness. He touched the pendant that's around his neck. He looked up and gazed into Kagome's eyes, though her eyes are mystified with confusion he could clearly see the truth. He put the pendant behind his shirt, taking off his cloak revealing a ninja sword behind his back.

"I knew it…..so you're the exiled member of the Fujiwara clan", said Sesshomaru. Ryo grinned at him.

"It seems we have a smart one, you didn't tell him about me now did you Hiroshi?", said Ryo as he looked at the eldest advisor. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are confused, they don't understand anymore on what's going on and just who the hell is Hiroshi?

"Oi baka! That ain't Hiroshi, that old geezer is Tache Hoshi", said Inuyasha.

"Are you sure?", Ryo answered back with a sly grin. They all turned to Hoshi and the old man sighed.

"My real name is Hiroshi, I just changed my name to Tache Hoshi", he answered. Sesshomaru rubbed his forehead, so many secrets unraveling themselves, what a bother. For Inuyasha on the other hand, he is pissed off right now. He leaned on Kagome's ear and whispered something to her.

"Kagome, I don't know what's going on right now and you have some explaining to do after this. Right now, I want you to stay with Sango and just watch. Don't interrupt"

Hearing his commanding voice, she didn't protest at all then went to the side where Sango and Miroku are.

Inuyasha took out his Tetsusaiga, ready to fight. "I don't know what is going on about you with Kagome so let's just get this thing over with"

Ryo smirked. He took on a stance, his right hand on his back, ready to unsheathe his sword when he attacks. "Fine with me, just to let you know I won't go easy on you"

"Keh! Like I want you to"

Kagome shivered at the cold wind passing by, she winced on the pain from her injuries. She should go back inside to tend to them but she needs to watch this fight, she WANTS to witness this moment

She gaze at Ryo, she hasn't seen him for 3 years. Now he looks like more mature now, he's taller, his boyish face changed into a man with experience, his body is more lean and muscular and when she felt his hand, it's more rough and callous from all the adventure he has been. He said he missed her and so did she but she finally gave up on him, right? That's why she fought for Inuyasha because she has fallen for him. She averted her gaze on Inuyasha, the past few months with him was thrilling, full of surprises and he has captivated her heart like what Ryo did. Though there is something different from Inuyasha, it felt as if it was there all along.

True love

Is this how it feels?

Inuyasha let out a cry of rage as he charged towards Ryo and as he was about to strike, Ryo suddenly appeared behind Inuyasha then scratched his shoulder with his sword. Inuyasha hissed from the pain, seething.

She knew that Inuyasha is a natural fighter but what's the difference is that Ryo is a very skilled fighter. He came from a line of famous and powerful warriors and what they have in common is that they all belong to the Fujiwara clan. Ryo Zeta Fujiwara now only Ryo Zeta, his clan wanted him to become the regent of their clan at his young age but he refused. When he was 17, he was exiled from the group and he wandered alone then he became a sailor, a captain of his own ship and traveled all over the ocean.

This Inuyasha is more skilled than I thought…..interesting, it's been a long time since I fought with someone with an even level but I have a feeling that this is not all….., Ryo thought as he dodged an attack then he countered but Inuyasha blocked it and they continued doing the same thing until Inuyasha found an opening and slashed Ryo on the side of his stomach. Ryo let out a cry of pain, feeling the deep cut as he covered it with his hand which is now covered with blood from the wound.

Kagome gasped when she saw what just happened. Ryo grinned when she saw the worried look on her face. "See that Inuyasha? She's worried about me"

"Don't bring Kagome into this", Inuyasha hissed. Ryo wiped the blood from his mouth.

"Well this is about Kagome, isn't it? This is her test after all. It will prove who is she loyal to, me or you"

"Shut up!", Inuyasha yelled then because of his anger his aura is showing. Ryo looked at him with shock. Kagome gasped when she realized what is Inuyasha going to do.

"Inuyasha NOOOOO!"

"BACKLASH WAVE!"

Ryo saw the immense power coming towards him at lightning speed, he moved away, barely dodging it thus he was slammed to a tree, his head bleeding in the process. Inuyasha walked towards him, gripping on his Tetsusaiga.

Ryo spit out an amount of blood from his lips, looking at Inuyasha with a wry grin. "Kagome is still looking at me", he taunted. Inuyasha raised his sword. Sango and Miroku knew what was going to happen, they have a horrified look on their faces.

"Inuyasha don't do this!", Sango yelled as the two of them ran towards Inuyasha.

Inuyasha ignored their cries then he strikes his sword down to Ryo but it was suddenly knocked out. Inuyasha's eyes widen and saw that it was Kagome who knocked it off, using one of her kodachis.

"Kagome…….."

"That's enough Inuyasha, you won the match. Sesshomaru could you call the doctor and tell the maids to prepare a room for Ryo", Hoshi instructed and Sesshomaru nodded then left. Sango and Miroku ran past Kagome who is just standing still. The two helped Ryo on getting up then helped him walk inside the castle. They stopped when they approached in front of her. Ryo let out a toothy smile.

"Thanks", he muttered but Kagome stayed silent then his eyes widen when he saw Kagome falling, he wanted to catch her but then Inuyasha caught her. He carried her bridal style then went inside the castle. Ryo has a sad smile on his face.

I won't be the one who will catch you anymore……ne Kagome?

She could hear noises outside the room with her eyes close. She is too tired to open them and she just wants to fall back asleep again but then she heard her door opening, she could hear footsteps walking to her bed then she felt a warm hand on hers.

Slowly she opened her eyes but her vision was still blurry, she thought she saw white hair.

"Inuyasha……..", she said hoarsely but when she heard the deep voice chuckling, she realized it wasn't Inuyasha at all.

"If I'll pretend that I'm Inuyasha would you finally kiss me now?", she heard his playful voice and she smirked then her eyes cleared up. There he is, the man that she loved, those red eyes that she adored and loved.

"How are you feeling?", she asked, observing the bandages around his forehead, a bandage on his cheek, his arms covered with bandages and stitches, the same goes with his legs.

"Now I know how a shark feels whenever I stabbed it", he jibed, rubbing her hand with his thumb.

"I wanted to say thanks for saving me back there from your ferocious fiancé", he said with a bit of humor in his tone. Kagome smiled at him.

"You are always in trouble like this", she repeated the words that she said in her dream awhile ago and Ryo noticed that, he let out a small laugh.

"That was the best birthday I have ever had", he said, Kagome stifle a giggle cause if she didn't the pain would come back from the strain.

"And the last birthday I celebrated with you", said Kagome and Ryo squeezed her hand.

"So what happened when I passed out?", she asked.

"Well, after I was tended with my wounds. Hiroshi or should I call him Hoshi now? Anyway, he told me to explain to them about the test and well Inuyasha didn't take it too

well and he is still waiting for you to tell him everything."

"Where is he now?"

"I think he is talking to that Kikyo girl"

He noticed the sad look in her eyes. "Hey hey! Don't feel down, I'm sure it's nothing. That girl got nothing on you"

Kagome bit back a smile. "Could you tell why you are really here?"

Ryo sighed. "Well I received a letter from the old man, it said that he needs my help and it concerns about you, I was shock at first and was afraid of going but I decided to agree with it so I could see you again"

Kagome's face softened and Ryo's face is starting to heat up but he controlled his feelings and continued talking.

"Anyway, when I arrived I met him and he explained to me everything. He told me that I would be your 3rd test, I asked why though and he told me its to show if you are loyal to Inuyasha and then I found out that you are engaged to him-"

"I was forced-"

"No need to explain, I know and I understand. It was hard to accept it at first but I'm fine now."

"I'm sorry Ryo………"

Ryo let out a bitter laugh. "No need to be sorry, after all it's quite clear that you chose him over me."

Kagome looks confuse. "I do?"

Ryo laughed. "Of course you do, you may have not realized it but I did. I can see it in your eyes Kagome and the way you responded to him. There is a bond between you two and even if I have to bring you to me with force or whatever alternative I have, I cannot break it……I'll never break it……."

"Ryo………"

"What's past is past. I am your past while Inuyasha is your present and future. I am quite sure that you will be happy with him"

Kagome stayed silent, she doesn't know what to say. She is so confuse about everything. About her feelings for Ryo and Inuyasha, she is torn between the two of them.

Ryo noticed the confuse look on her face.

"Tell me Kagome………Do I still have a chance with you?"

Kagome let out a breath as she briefly close her eyes. "Honestly, I'm not sure anymore……"

"Tell you what, I will be leaving the day after tomorrow and if you have decided then I will bring you with me", said Ryo. Kagome gasped.

"A-are you sure?"

Ryo has a determine look on his face. "Quite sure than you are"

Then they heard a knock on the door. "Kagome?"

Ryo sighed. "Well I'll see you tomorrow then. Get some rest okay?"

Then he leaned in and kissed Kagome's forehead. Then he opened the door, revealing a shock Inuyasha. "What were you doing?", Inuyasha asks with venom in his voice.

"It's a secret", Ryo said with a wink then brushed past him.

Inuyasha has a scowl on his face as he enters Kagome's room, he took a chair and sat beside the bed facing her. Kagome saw his scowl and smiled a bit.

"He's always like that Inuyasha, he loves to tease", Kagome said, defending for Ryo's sake. Inuyasha snorted.

"So could you tell me what's with you and that Ryo guy?"

Kagome groaned, here she was, all injured and tired but all Inuyasha could think about is the relationship she had with Ryo but what did she expect and she owed him an explanation.

Sigh.

"It started 3 years ago. He was 17 back then and he was already a captain of his own ship, the Nortolus. He arrived in our port one day, his ship was severely damaged and it will take him months to rebuild it. He and his crew were foreigners in our kingdom and he came to the castle to ask documents that they will be allowed to stay in our kingdom for a few months.

That's where I met him. While he stayed in our kingdom to rebuild his ship, he and I got acquainted, then we got even closer than I expected. Then I realized-"

"You fell in love", he interrupted. Kagome nodded, she closed her eyes unaware of the jealousy that Inuyasha is trying to control.

"Yes, I fell in love with him. But ironically enough he was the one who confessed his love for me first. But then he left and that's the last time I saw him until now……."

Inuyasha gritted his teeth. "So you were deeply in love with him…"

"Yes…."

"Until now….?"

Inuyasha couldn't see the expression on her face for her eyes are close, she let out a sigh. "I don't know……"

Inuyasha feels like the world is weighing down on his shoulders and he doesn't know if he has the strength to carry it anymore, he has lost all hope.

"Ryo told me that……..he will leave the day after tomorrow"

Good, let the bastard leave!, Inuyasha said to himself.

"And if I choose him, I will be going with him"

Inuyasha can just imagine himself shattering into a millions pieces like a mirror.

"Did you choose him?", he asked.

"I didn't choose yet, I only have one day to think this through before he leaves", she answered. Inuyasha nodded his head while he clenched his fists.

"Well I hope that you will make the decision that will make you happy, good night Kagome", he stood up then he left without taking a glance at her.

Outside her room, Inuyasha is leaning on the door with his bangs covering his eyes. Even though Kagome didn't make a decision yet, he feels like he is losing her to this guy who just appeared today. Does that mean that the past events he shared with Kagome means nothing to her at all? All she could ever think about is Ryo.

He gritted his teeth. He has broken Kikyo's heart twice and she left with a broken heart that will never be placed back together, he has chosen Kagome over Kikyo and he would do it again if he has to but it will only be useless if Kagome doesn't love him back.

He will just have to wait for her decision. Tomorrow is going to be one long day for him.

"WOW!"

Souta, Rin and Shippou exclaimed when they saw the magnificent ship of Ryo, the Nortolus. After breakfast, Ryo suggested that he would show his ship to everyone so Kagome, Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kouga and along with the kids are with him as he toured them around his ship.

"Well would ya looky here, if it isn't lady Kagome"

"Harris! Oh I missed you!", Kagome exclaimed as she gave the huge man a hug. Inuyasha glared at Harris feeling jealousy and his possessiveness overtaking him once again. He just hates it when another guy is touching and holding her like that. He feels that only he has the right.

"And dare I say m'lady you look stunning in that outfit", Harris remarked as he looked at the attire she is wearing. A long-split sleeves chemise over a black corset and a white skirt that hugs her bottom and flows down to her knees with sandals on her feet.

"Everyone this is my first mate, Harris", said Ryo and everyone greeted him except Inuyasha who was feeling jealous from the hug that Kagome shared with Harris. Miroku nudged at him giving him a sly grin.

"Jealous?"

"Shut up!"

Ryo noticed the scene before him and he leaned down to Kagome, whispering. "Geez Kags, you have one possessive fiancé here.", he commented. Kagome laughed.

"Yeah, sometimes I wonder how on earth did I meet him", she remarked.

While Harris continued the tour and telling them stories of their adventures in the past, Kagome and Ryo talked at the starboard of the ship. Kagome leaned on the rails as she felt the wind blowing her hair.

"Brings back memories, doesn't it?", she asks as she stared at the horizon.

"Yes it does", he replied as he too looks at the sea from afar. Kagome looked around the ship and she could not help but smile at the new changes around.

"You have added some new structures to Nortolus, very impressive. She looks even more beautiful and stronger than before", she commented.

"Yes, she has….", he answered but he was looking at Kagome then quickly averted his gaze at the sea when she looked at him.

"You really love this, don't you?"

He turned back to her. "Love what?"

"This! The sea, the Nortolus, the freedom and the adventure of exploring all over the ocean!", she answered with glee and he could see the girl he missed 3 years ago.

"Yes, I love everything about it and even more."

Kagome looked at him intensely and he felt a bit nervous under her gaze. "That's why you wouldn't let it go, not for anything"

"Kagome…..", he let out a sigh. "Aye, you're right……"

"Of course I'm right, I always make right decisions", she said cockily but Ryo wasn't feeling too humorous about it.

"So what you did 3 years ago was the right thing?", he asked, making her frown. Until now he is still hurt by what she did?

"I was also hurt on what I did too you know…..", she replied. Ryo has a sad look on his face. "We are both alike, aren't we?"

"Yeah…..we know not to let go and when we should", she answered with a sad smile on her face and Ryo couldn't agree more. They knew it all too well since the incident three years ago and for Ryo, he has a feeling that history will repeat itself very soon, in other words….tomorrow.

"Ahem!"

Kagome and Ryo turned around and saw Inuyasha standing with his arms crossed, glaring. Well, more like glaring at Ryo.

"Oh hey Inuyasha, is the tour done already? Where are the others?", Ryo asked.

"I came here looking for you", said Inuyasha, pointing at Kagome.

Kagome blinked. "Me?"

"Yes you, I thought you got lost so I was looking for you but it seems I shouldn't be worried at all since you're in good hands", Inuyasha retorted, his eyes are firing with anger and jealousy, Ryo just made it worse when he placed his arm over her shoulders.

"Ne, Kagome-chan? Are you really in good hands?", he tantalized as he ignored the death glare of Inuyasha. Kagome sweat-dropped, here he goes again with his taunting and teasing, he never learn his lesson, doesn't he?

Kagome decided to cut in from the heated situation going on. "So Ryo…..you said you are going to treat as lunch today in your ship", she said.

Ryo grinned when he remembered. "You bet! Harris is a great cook! You'll love his food, you'll drool all over the table just the mere sight of his delicious food. And I'm quite of the master chef if I do say so myself", he stated the last sentence cockily. Inuyasha scoffed while Kagome just rolled his eyes.

"Captain, the groceries are here!", yelled Harris as he brought out the big bags of ingredients. Souta's, Rin's and Shippou's eyes turned big when they saw the amount of ingredients they will be using.

"Must be a big feast", Miroku commented and Sango nodded in agreement.

"Not only am I treating you guys for lunch but also for dinner, you will enjoy eating food outside, watching the stars and we'll also be having fireworks", said Ryo. The kids squealed in excitement and Kagome couldn't help but beam a big smile on her face.

"That's a great idea Ryo!", Sango exclaimed, excited for the upcoming dinner.

"The food better be edible this time Ryo", Kagome teased but the truth, she was food poisoned before because he cooked the food. Ryo grinned.

"Don't worry Kagome-chan, you're in good hands, right Inuyasha?", he turned to Inuyasha who looked away with a scowl on his face. Kagome sighed.

"You should stop teasing him or else he will definitely hurt you", she whispered so only Ryo could hear. Ryo looked at Inuyasha's stiffed back, he has a feeling that he will be killed before he even sets sail tomorrow.

"I think you're right, god Kags! Sometimes I feel sad for you for enduring a man like him", he whispered back and Kagome stifled a giggle. Inuyasha couldn't hear what they were whispering about but he heard Kagome giggling and he couldn't help but feel sad and extremely jealous.

While Ryo and Harris are preparing lunch, the rest decided to go around the village to pass the time until lunch was ready to served but Kagome chose to go back to the castle to take a nap.

When she arrived in her room, she plopped down to her bed then grabbed a pillow as she hugged it tight. She has a content smile on her face.

"You seem happy"

Her eyes snapped open then she gasped when she saw Inuyasha in front of her bed.

"God Inuyasha! You scared me! What are you doing here anyway?"

Inuyasha ignored her when he saw something on her chest. "What happened to that?", he asked as he pointed the scar on her chest. She blushed. "Pervert!", she yelled as she threw a pillow at him but he caught it with ease and took a seat on the bed.

"Well?", he asked as he quirked a brow, waiting for an answer. Kagome looks at him skeptically. Why is he interested all of a sudden? She shrugged and decided to tell him the story.

"I got this scar when I went to the beach with Ryo", she paused when she saw his death glare. "Hold on there tiger, nothing happened. We were just swimming, do you want me to continue or not?"

For some reason he is afraid to know any further but he was too curious to let this pass. "Go on, continue"

"Good. Now at the beach I was unaware I was wearing my pendant and when Ryo tackled me to the water, the pendant accidentally pierced through my skin causing a wound on my chest and months later it became a scar. The scar has been here ever since", she explained.

Inuyasha thinks there is something amiss here. "So where's your pendant now?"

He heard her mumbling something. "Care to repeat that?"

"I gave it to Ryo"

She gasped when she heard him growl, slowly she placed a hand on his shaking shoulder. "Inuyasha?"

"Don't touch me!", he spat as he shrugged her hand away. Kagome was a bit hurt on what he did but that didn't stop her from moving towards him.

"Oh come on Inuyasha, it was a birthday gift for him", she realized that it didn't help the situation at all when he turned his back to her.

"Yeah whatever….", he muttered. Kagome yawned, she is really tired right now but she couldn't let Inuyasha stay mad at her, she needed to do something but she doesn't know what to do.

Then she just decided to apologize to him even though she didn't really do anything wrong at all. She wrapped her arms around his neck as she leaned on his shoulder, facing him. "Look, I'm sorry okay? Please forgive me", she said softly.

Inuyasha bit his lip, trying to control himself. He didn't expect her to suddenly put her arms around him and for that he was thinking of something that he shouldn't think about. But it's all her damn fault! He realized that he was being a jerk for getting angry at her even though she didn't do anything wrong and here she is, apologizing to him. He feels so guilty and undeserving.

"Nah, you shouldn't apologize. I am being a jerk about this", he said. Kagome smirked.

"Guess you're not as gullible as you look", she teased.

"Ha ha ha….. very funny Kagome. I was being humble you know and you just ruined the moment"

Kagome grinned. "What moment is that? It's nothing special"

"You're so insensitive", he retorted

"And you're just down right evil, vile and absolutely possessive", she countered.

"Touche"

Kagome laughed. "Yay! I won! Now I can sleep in peace"

And with that she let go of Inuyasha then laid herself down on her bed comfortably. Inuyasha watched her lying form. She looked at him curiously. "What are you looking at?"

"Just a woman who is stiff as a log", he teased.

"Hey! I resent that! I'm not stiff and you should know. We slept together before", she said with a sly grin. Inuyasha turned a thousand shades of red but then he composed himself and suddenly had an idea. He neared himself to her.

"Maybe I need something to remember", he said huskily making Kagome shiver, feeling the jitters all over her body. Inuyasha lied down beside her as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her against his body. Kagome can feel her heart speeding up in a very fast rate then she relaxed in his arms as she smells his natural aroma. Whenever she's in Inuyasha's arms, she felt safe, needed and loved.

"Anything ring a bell yet?", she muffled against his chest. Inuyasha smirked as he tightened his grip on her, his head on her nape as he smells the floral scent that he knows all too well.

"No, I think it will take awhile until it gets back to me", he remarked with mirth and Kagome couldn't help but laugh.

"You are so bad", she said. Inuyasha's eyes are gleaming with mischief.

"So I've been told"

And with that the two are sleeping together in each others' arms in peaceful slumber.

Having lunch in the Nortolus was absolutely fun, even Inuyasha had fun though there were times he gets jealous when he saw how comfortable Kagome was with Ryo but aside from that, they all had fun and they are very much excited for dinner later.

"Inuyasha could I talk to you alone?", Ryo asked. Inuyasha looked at him skeptically then he nodded. Then the two went up to where the steering wheel is. Kagome had a curious look on her face, she wasn't worried about Ryo teasing him but she is very much curious on what is he going to tell Inuyasha, for all she knows he has a lot to tell.

"So what do you want?", Inuyasha asked as he looked at Ryo skeptically with his arms cross, leaning on the rails. Ryo shrugged.

"Not a clue, really. I guess I just wanted to talk to the guy Kagome is engage with", Ryo replied. Inuyasha has no clue on what is he getting at.

"When me and Kagome finally confessed our feelings for each other, we had a silly argument on who loved each other first", he said as he chuckled at the memory. Inuyasha just had a puzzling look on his face.

"For me, I think it was me who loved her first. The first time I saw her, this may sound so cliché to you but it was love at first sight."

Inuyasha just stayed silent, letting him continue on what he is rambling on.

"It was kinda funny though cause the situation was twisted. I was the one being insecure if she loves me while she was acting so passive and calm about it as if she has no doubt on my feelings for her. God, I love her……."

"Just what are you trying to say", Inuyasha interrupted, he is kinda sick of hearing his sappy crap and the special moments he had with Kagome. It was driving him mad!

Ryo stared at him with a serious look on his face then he turned towards the clear blue sky.

"I may have known Kagome in the past and have been so close to her but there are things that I don't quite understand about her.", he paused a bit then continued.

"But one thing I know for sure is that Kagome is loyal. She would never betray a friend, she would never betray anyone. She is not like that", he finished. Inuyasha looks really confuse right now. Ryo saw Inuyasha's face then he sighed.

"Last night, when I visited Kagome in her room. She woke up, calling your name", said Ryo making Inuyasha surprise at the bit of information he heard.

"She is very confuse right now on who she will choose"

"I think it's quite obvious on who she will choose", Inuyasha said sadly. Ryo smirked.

"No, you don't know that"

"But she loves you"

"She loved me. I was the man that she loved in the past but right now I'm just a man in her memories. For me, the reason why she is confuse its because I'm here. She said that she had finally let go of her feelings for me but when she saw me, I guess……she was shocked and she couldn't think properly but that will all change."

"Why is that?"

"Because she has decided on what she wants"

"And that is?"

"Just find out tomorrow, you'll get the answers to your questions"

Inuyasha can feel his hopes lighting up, maybe he has a chance.

"But if you want to know the answer right now, I'll tell you. I know Kagome loves me so much so I wouldn't be surprise that she would elope with me. Yeah, we will get married and have lots of children, maybe I could make you one of the godfathers of my children", Ryo tantalized. Inuyasha growled.

"Oh shut up!"

And Ryo just laughed.

"Hey it's my turn to ignite the fireworks!", said Shippou as he argued with Souta and Miroku on who will light the fireworks next while from afar, Rin is just watching them with a smile, finding them funny to look at.

"Bakas….", Kouga muttered

It's a beautiful night to eat a big feast outside while the stars and the moon are watching and shedding light from above. The crew of the Nortolus sang some songs as they drink their beer.

Way, hay up she rises,
Way, hay, up she rises,
Way, hay, up she rises,
Earlye in the morning!

What will we do with the drunken sailor?
What will we do with the drunken sailor?
What will we do with the drunken sailor?
Earlye in the morning?

Put him in the scuppers with the hose pipe on him

Hoist him aboard with a running bowline

Put him in the brig until he's sober.

Make him turn to at shining bright work.

"AMEN!", Ryo exclaimed as he came out from the galley and brought out the food with the help of Harris, Sango, Kagome and Inuyasyha.

"Oi! You scallywags! Food is ready!", Harris yelled at the drunk sailors and they all hurried off to the table.

"Yes! The food is here!", Shippou exclaimed as he jumped down to the deck and the others followed suit as they ran toward the big table filled with delicious food.

As Kagome sits on her chair she couldn't help but beam a smile as she looked at the scenery around her. Her friends are here eating with her under the stars. This is the first time she has this experience with her friends, most of the time it would be her and Ryo…..

She took a glance at Ryo who was seating across the table as he eats and talks with his crew.

He will never give this up….and he is so happy…..

She mentally put the thoughts away and started eating, unaware to her that Inuyasha, who is sitting beside her, saw the way she looks at Ryo and he feels devastated.

"But one thing I know for sure is that Kagome is loyal. She would never betray a friend, she would never betray anyone. She is not like that"

Recalling the words that Ryo said to him, he couldn't agree more.

She is loyal….she will always be loyal….to you…Ryo….you won….

Inuyasha thought sadly and he can feel his heart breaking, the only thing he is relief about is that he didn't confess his feelings to her earlier cause if he did, he will be heart-broken twice just like what he did to Kikyo.

It was getting late and everyone decided to go home and hit the hay, except for Kagome. She wants to talk to Ryo first before she goes. She told them to go home without her, that wasn't hard to tell but it took her a long while to persuade Inuyasha that she will be fine and he finally complied then left.

"Now, where were we…", said Ryo

"Inuyasha-kun?"

Inuyasha looked away from the balcony and turned around only to see Souta in his pajamas.

"Yes Souta?", Inuyasha asked.

"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be going to bed?", Souta asked with a curious look on his face. Inuyasha smirked.

"I think I should be the one asking that kid", he answered back. Souta walked toward the balcony as he rested his arms on the rails.

"Are you worried about my sister?", Souta asks as he looks at the starry night, he could hear Inuyasha scoff.

"Why would I be worried about your sister? She's with Ryo, isn't she?", he retorted.

"Ne, Inuyasha-kun…..do you like my sister?", when he didn't hear a response he turned around and saw Inuyasha just standing still with his bangs covering his eyes.

"Inuyasha-kun?"

"Hey, Souta……do you like Ryo?"

Souta gave it some thought. "Hmmm……..yes, I do like him. He's really fun to hang-out with and I wish he could have taught me some cool moves like what he did to onee-san"

They both fell silent. "I am no fool Inuyasha-kun. You love my sister, I noticed the way you look at her and how you behave towards her"

"It doesn't matter anyway", Inuyasha spat

"That's where you are wrong", Souta answered. Inuyasha has a puzzling look on his face.

"What do you mean?", asks Inuyasha

"For me, even though I know one-san was very happy and much in love with Ryo-kun but when she is with you, I could see that she is really happy. It seems to be natural for her to be with you. I'm not really sure on what she feels for you, she is stubborn to admit her feelings but I know for sure that she has feelings for you as well. You will just have to be patient with her"

Inuyasha was taken aback on Souta's words. This has got to mean something for Souta favors him than Ryo, does it mean that Kagome really loves him? That she has really given up her feelings for Ryo?

Natural for Kagome to be with me?

"Oh yeah! One time, I over heard that Kagome said she is crazy over you", he said with a sly grin on face. Inuyasha fought back the blush that is spreading all over his face but it was futile and Souta chuckled at his flush face.

"Well it's really getting late, goodnight Inuyasha-kun", said Souta as he started to walk away.

"Oh and Souta", Inuyasha called out and Souta turned around.

"Thanks……", he answered. Souta winked then left. Then Inuyasha heard gallops of a horse, he looks outside and saw Kagome riding a horse.

"She's finally back…..", he said then decided to go see her in the stables.

Yes! I'm finally back! All I wanna do right now is make hot chocolate and then go to bed…

"What took you so long?"

"Gah!", Kagome shrieked when she saw Inuyasha, coming out from nowhere. She clutched her chest.

"Mou……Won't you stop scaring me like that! Someday you will be the death of me"

She saw him quirk a brow, she groaned. "I was just talking to Ryo and it took longer than expected"

Then she past by him and he turned around. "Where are you going?", he asked.

"I'm just going to the kitchen to make some hot chocolate", she answered and surprisingly he was on her side as he looked at her.

"Good idea, I'll go with you then", he said. Kagome shrugged then the two walked side by side.

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"So how come you're still awake? Don't tell you've been waiting for me", said Kagome as she drinks her hot coco and Inuyasha did the same.

"I'm not in the mood to sleep yet", he answered. He could see her brown eyes sparkling from the dark for the moon is illuminating her face, to him she looks like a moon goddess, hoping that she will answer his prayers.

Kagome smirked. "So what are you in the mood for?"

I'm in the mood to take off your clothes and devour you right here and then so that Ryo will not take you away from me

"Nothing", he muttered. Kagome placed her empty mug in the sink.

"Well I'll be heading upstairs now, oyasuma-nasai!", she said then she was out of sight. Inuyasha let out a low growl as he slammed the mug on the table, making the floor vibrate from the impact.

"Kuso….", he hissed, unaware to him, a pair of amber-chocolate eyes saw everything at the side of the doorway.

Gah! Another long chapter done! Bwahahahahahahaha!

Next chapter will be Kagome's decision.

Who will she choose? Will she finally realize on who she really loves?

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Oh! And I might post the next chapter on a very long time...or maybe not...maybe...who knows! Ahahahahahahaha! -sweatdrops- Gomen...