Chapter 17 Kikyo

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A/N:

Thanks for all those of you who reviewed. Sorry for taking so long to update. I've just been busy with school coming up. Since I took so long I decided to make this one as long as I could. I hope you like it. Tessa is here! She has finally made her appearance! LOL he he. I hope you all like!

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"Inuyasha, how good it is to see you again. I see my plan to draw you two apart has only brought you closer. I should have known." Kikyo said her words filled with poison. "What happened to your promise of going to hell with me?"

"I'm sorry. It was a promise I never should have made. It's a promise I know now I could never keep. I have too many things I want to do before I die, friends I can never leave behind, someone who's more than a friend," he looked at Kagome as he said this. "Who means the world to me, and it's just not my time yet." He didn't want to tell her this but he felt he owed it to her to be honest after all she went through.

"That's a nice speech, but I am afraid I can't allow you to break your promise." Kikyo said a grin forming on her face.

And that's when Inuyasha began to realize this was another one of Kikyo's traps. She had intentionally used her soul collectors to lead them here, knowing full well he would come. He began to worry for Kagome's safety and only hoped no harm would come to her. He watched as the wind around them began to pick up.

"Now Inuyasha, come to me." Kikyou reached out her hand, somehow pulling him toward her, with out even touching him.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome tried grabbing at him, but was stopped by Kikyo's soul stealing demons. They wrapped themselves around her body, limiting the movement of her limbs. "Inuyasha!"

"Kagome!" He called to her. "Kikyo let her go! She has done nothing! Do whatever you want to me, just don't hurt Kagome!" Inuyasha pleaded with the undead miko.

"No! She is the one that stole you from me and she will pay as well! She will suffer as she watches me drag you with me to hell!" Finally Inuyasha had reached her. Kikyo wrapped her arms around him and pulled him close. "You and I will live together forever in the fires of hell!" They began to descend, Inuyasha struggling the whole time, but somehow Kikyo must have gotten stronger because he was unable to break from her grasp.

"Kikyo, no!" Kagome screeched, "I will not allow you to take him from me! He is MINE!" With strength nobody thought possible, she broke through the grip of the soul collectors, tearing them to shreds. "LET HIM GO!"

Suddenly Kikyo's entire was body was wracked with pain. She felt was like someone was ripping her to shreds. Unable to stand the pain she collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. At this moment of weakness Inuyasha was able to break away from her. He returned to Kagome's side and watched what was happening to his first love.

'What's happening to me? What did that meddlesome reincarnate of mine do to me?' and that's when she realized what was happening. Kagome was stealing back her last piece of her soul. This time there was no escape. Her body was paralyzed in pain. "No! You can't do this to me!" Kikyo shouted, in a last attempt to save her life.

"Kikyo, you need to return to where you belong! This isn't your place any more! You died years ago and never should have been brought back!" Kagome shouted angriliy. "I will not let you ruin my life ANYMORE!"

Finally the remaining piece of Kagome's soul broke free of Kikyo's body and returned to its right full owner. With out anything to hold the souls of the maidens that Kikyo stole, they flew out of the clay body, flying out in all different directions. The lifeless clay figure collapsed and crumbled, until it was nothing but dust.

Kagome felt finally whole again. Since that day Kikyo was resurrected she had always felt she was missing a part of herself and it was good to have it back. She looked to Inuyasha. His blank face was starring at the place Kikyo once stood. "I'm sorry Inuyasha. Are you okay?"

"I'm okay. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I'm just glad she has finally returned to where she belongs. Let's get back to the others, before they start looking for us." He said.

"Yeah. We'll have to tell them what happened and I'm sure Kaede will want to retrieve Kikyo's remains."

They left the forest, not knowing someone else had witnessed the whole scene.

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"Thank you Kanna. I have seen all I need to." Kanna nodded to her lord and the mirror he was looking through return to normal. Kanna left the room allowing her master to think, alone.

"So that half-breed Inuyasha finally sent Kikyo back where she belongs. It was about time he did! That's one less thing I have to worry about." He sat in silence, still thinking. "I think I am just about ready to come out of hiding." He cackled at his words. "Soon Inuyasha, soon we will meet again!"

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The next day Kaede returned with Kagome to gather her sister's remains. This time she was going to sprinkle them into the river. She wasn't going to let anyone else try to take advantage of her sister's death and try to bring her back again. What happened to her beloved sister was sad. She shouldn't have had to go through all that she did.

All able villagers gathered at the river to witness Kaede pouring what was left of her sister into the clear blue water. They all bowed their heads in respect as the current swept the remains away. Slowly one by one the villagers returned home until only Kaede remained. She was the last to return to the village.

"Inuyasha, it's been awhile since I've been home. I need to go see my mom and brother and grandfather. They like to at least have some idea as to what's going on her and know that I am still alive." Kagome said pleadingly.

"No." Inuyasha said crossing his arms. "As your mate I forbid you to return to that era. You belong here with me." He stated simply.

"I can't just stop going back! I have family on that side, and I will not stop going back. Not to mention I actually belong in that time period! You cannot tell me what I can and can't do!" Kagome shot back her anger rising. She was tired of this never ending battle! He should just give up! He never won anyway!

"Then bring your family here. I bet they would love it here." Inuyasha answered simply.

"They can't pass through the well, and I would not ask them to do such a thing. Now I'm going home whether you like it or not!" Kagome grabbed her back pack and started walking towards the well. He would not stop her no matter how much he wanted her to stay!

"Kagome! I will not let you leave me!" Inuyasha began to chase after her.

"Osuwari!" Inuyasha slammed face first into the ground. "You know I'll be back soon! Just give me a few days!" By the time the spell wore off Kagome had already jumped into the well and was back in her own time.

Sango, Miroku, and Shippo sighed at the Hanyou's actions. When was he ever gonna learn?

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Kagome stepped from the well house anxious to see her family. She was really looking forward to having her mother's homemade cooking. She walked inside the house and saw her mother chatting animatedly with what looked like a demon at the kitchen table. The demon had blue hair and orange dog ears atop her head. Kagome looked at her mother, who seemed either not to notice or care this person was obviously not human.

"Who are you?" Kagome questioned. Both women stopped talking and looked at Kagome. The demon smiled at her pleasantly. Who was she? Had she met this new demon somewhere before?

"Kagome!" Her mother finally spoke breaking the silence. "You're finally home! Don't you remember your cousin Tessa?"

Kagome looked once again at the demon woman. "Tessa?" She said as if to make sure it was true. "It is you! But what happened? You look like a Hanyou!" Kagome asked hugging her favorite cousin tightly.

"Well when I found out the spell that hid your demon side was broken; I wanted mine to be broken too. I was tired of hiding it. So after much hard work I finally did it. This is what I look like when I'm around family. I hide it when I go out though. It I could I'd be like this all the time. But surprisingly people today don't take kindly to demons. And my parents aren't too happy with me but I don't care, I'm old enough to make my own decisions."

"Your hair is such a beautiful shade of blue!" Said Kagome grabbing a strand of her hair and twirling it between her fingers. She admired how soft it was. "Your dog ears are so cute too! And your eyes! I've never seen a more beautiful shade of green! This is so cool!"

"I know! Your mom was just telling me about some of your adventures in feudal Japan. But I want to hear more about them from you!"

"Okay, well…." Kagome began, as she led Tessa into the living room.

Mrs. Higurashi chuckled at the two girl's innocence. They always had a great time when they got together. When they were children they were inseparable. One couldn't go anywhere without the other. It was always "Mommy, is Tessa coming too?" or I'm not going to go unless cousin Tessa will be there!" Ah, the memories.

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The girls had been talking in the living room for hours while Kagome's mother cooked in the kitchen. It was almost dinner time. Mrs. Higurashi hummed as she worked. Cooking was one of her favorite things; it had always helped her to relax when she was stressed out from a hard days work.

She smiled as she heard a squeal of laugher come from the living room. She was almost done when she thought saw Inuyasha fly by her and into the living room. He was so fast she didn't get a chance to say even "hi."

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The kitchen door burst open, startling Tessa and Kagome. They immediately stopped their talking and turned their attention to the unhappy Hanyou standing in the doorway.

Finally Tessa spoke breaking the silence. "Is that him?" She asked excitedly.

"Yep!" Kagome squealed proudly.

"He is so much better looking in person!" Tessa giggled.

"I know!" Both girls started laughing again, while a confused but embarrassed Inuyasha stood in the doorway. What was going on here? And who was this other Hanyou Kagome was talking to so comfortably with? Did he miss something?

When the giggling stopped Kagome introduced her cousin. "Inuyasha, this is my cousin Tessa. And Tessa as you already know, this is my mate Inuyasha."

"Hello, nice to finally meet you. Kagome has told me so much about you." Tessa greeted warmly.

"Um…hi." Inuyasha said awkwardly.

"Dinner's ready!" Mrs. Higurashi called from the kitchen.

"Yay! I'm starving!" Kagome said, getting up from the couch.

"Me too!" Tessa soon followed and together they walked into the dinning room, still giggling.

Not knowing what else to do Inuyasha followed and sat on the other side of Kagome. Tessa sat on her other side. They were soon joined by Sota and gramps. Mrs. Higurashi set a full plate of food in front of each person. Inuyasha sniffed his plate before he began eating. Whatever this strange food was it sure tasted good! He began stuffing his face and to a very pleased Mrs. Higurashi had seconds.

While they ate Kagome and Tessa talked animatedly. Inuyasha tried to listen to what they were saying, but they talked so fast he could only get bits and pieces of their conversation. Why was it that whenever females got together they always were so talkative? Guys never talked this much! That was another thing Inuyasha noticed that hadn't changed much other 500 years.

When dinner was over they all piled into the living room and watched TV until they all began to get drowsy. It's amazing how a full stomach can make you so tired. Before they all fell asleep on the couch they decided it was time for bed. Because Tessa was over it was decided she would sleep with Kagome in her room and Inuyasha would have to share with Sota.

For Inuyasha, let's just say it was a long night. He had a hard time sleeping, because of Sota's snoring. He was just so used to Kagome's even breathing. And the pull out bed was way too small for him! His feet hung over the end.

At least Kagome and Tessa got a good night's sleep. They woke up the next day wide eyed and refreshed. For once Inuyasha was the last of the bunch to drag him self out of bed. When he finally came downstairs, he found Kagome and Tessa sitting comfortably in the living room watching TV.

"Morning sleepy head." Greeted Kagome warmly.

"Mm." Mumbled Inuyasha, plopping him self down on the nearest piece of furniture.

"Looks like someone didn't get much sleep last night." Teased Tessa.

"Mm." He mumbled again waving his hand.

"Inuyasha," said Kagome in a sweet voice. She left her place on the couch and walked over to Inuyasha and sat on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. "Why don't you go get some better sleep in my room today? Tessa and I will do something out of the house while you rest."

"Okay." Inuyasha agreed. Right now all he wanted to do was lay him self down on her comfy bed. They kissed and Kagome climbed off his lap to allow him to get to his feet.

"Aw! You two are so cute!" Squealed Tessa in a little kid voice.

"Feh!" Spat Inuyasha, getting up and dragging his feet all the way to Kagome's room. As soon as his head hit her pillow he was overtaken by sleep.

"So what are we gonna do today?" Tessa asked Kagome once Inuyasha was out of sight.

"Well, I was thinking we'd go….SHOPPING!" Kagome said jumping up and down.

"Of course!" laughed Tessa. How did she know that's what Kagome was gonna say?

"You know me too well cuz." Kagome smiled.

"Well duh! We were like best friends when we were kids!"

The girls got ready and left around one o'clock for a day of fun. Kagome instructed her mother not to let Sota or Gramps bother Inuyasha. He needed to sleep Kagome had said.

The two girls had a great time together. They went out to lunch and bought a couple of outfits, but mostly window shopped. Kagome really enjoyed herself. It had been a long time since she had, had fun like this. Too long!

While they were out, Inuyasha slept peacefully in Kagome's bed. Hours went by without any disturbances. Finally he awoke to Kagome's far off voice. It sounded like she had just returned home from her day out. He left her room and met her downstairs. She was in the kitchen telling her mother what she had bought.

"Hey Inuyasha," she greeted him. "Did you sleep well?" A couple shopping bags sat on the kitchen table beside her.

"Yeah I did. I think it's time we got back now." He said.

"Okay. But about that…..Tessa and I talked about it and she wants to go back with us."

"But only we can pass through the well. You know that." Inuyasha informed her.

"We won't know for sure if she can't unless we try! You never know she may be able to come with us!"

"Okay. We can try it out." Inuyasha reluctantly agreed. He was hoping to have some alone time with Kagome, but now with Tessa around…. it was going to be harder. Still he didn't want to upset her. She seemed to really want Tessa to come.

"Thank you so much!" Kagome grabbed her already packed back pack, thanks to her mother and quickly said her goodbyes to her family. Once at the well house Inuyasha jumped in first. Before he reached the wells bottom he was enveloped in a blue light and then disappeared.

Tessa was so nervous. What if this didn't work? Kagome grabbed her cousin's hand to comfort her. "Ready?" Tessa nodded. "Here goes nothing!" Together they jumped into the well and were covered in a blue light.

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I finally finished this chapter! Tessa is finally here! I just think that Tessa is such a pretty name! Wow! Over 3,000 words! I think that's semi long. At least for me it is. Hmm. I wonder if Tessa will be able to pass through the well. Just think about it: Tessa in Feudal Japan, meeting all Kagome's friends…and maybe more! I guess you all will just have to be patient and see. Please R&R! Pretty Please!

Berii: Finally! School will be starting soon so Sky and I will be really busy with, well our lives so she will probably be posting stuff without me going over it, so don't give her a hard time about her typos .

Hey! How do you know I will do that? Am I that transparent? Oh well. I'll try not to…But I'm not making any promises. Bye bye! I hope you like! REVIEW PRETTY PLEASE! It will make me very happy!

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