Chapter Eighteen
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The wind blew across the field, brushing the tall grass against her shins. She stared ahead, her serious eyes locked on him. She watched every breath enter and leave his lungs, his chest rising and falling almost even with her own. He shifted, standing up straighter. Her heart fluttered for a second as his growls stopped and he stared intently back at her.
Inu-Yasha...
This was it. It ended here. If she could not bring him back, she would have to take him down. She slowly slid her sword out of its sheath, holding the hilt tightly. The two faced off, darkness falling over the land.
I know there's something in the wake of your smile…I get a notion from the look in your eyes, yeah…
A smile flashed across his face, his eyes dancing, filled with happiness, as he held her hand. Just that little touch sent waves of hope into her blood. Maybe, just maybe, things could really be okay.
Kagome shut her eyes and shook her head. Why was that American song coming into her head now? She hadn't heard it in so long…And that picture…No, she couldn't be distracted, not when he was right there.
The Miko's eyes opened, her mind focusing on him again. He hadn't moved, and she wondered why. His eyes burned into her, making that melody whisper in the back of her mind.
You've built a love, but that love falls apart…Your little piece of heaven turns too dark…
She followed the undead Miko's messengers into the woods. She flinched as branches clawed at her bare skin. There was a light ahead…
Kagome gasped silently as she reached a clearing. Kikyo floated in the pool at the center of the meadow. "Only you can save her…" One of the children said.
"Me?" The girl whispered.
"All you have to do is touch her." The other child added.
Kagome's eyes turned back to the Miko. Brink Kikyo back? But… without her I can be with Inu-Yasha. But what would he think…?
"All you have to do is touch her…" The young voice echoed again. The younger Miko's eyes closed for a second.
No…Her time is over…It's my turn to be with Inu-Yasha. That clay pot isn't good enough for him. "No." She voiced aloud.
"What?" Both girls asked together.
"I said no. I will not save her." Kagome's gut clenched at the words, but she would not take them back.
The Miko's jaw clenched and her teeth grinded together at the memory.
"Are you just going to stand there?" Came his rough voice. Her head lifted to look at him. "Because if you are," his knuckles cracked, "I'll just take you out fast." And he did, instantly running at her. Her quicker reflexes allowed her to jump away, striking out at him with her sword as he passed. Both skidded to a halt on the other side of the field. She panted slightly as blood leaked from the cut on her cheek. He licked at the small slice on his forearm with a grin on his face.
Listen to your heart…When he's calling for you…
He let out a roar and took first strike again. This time when the two clashed, Kagome was left with four claw marks down her left arm and he had a gash across his chest from her sword. They stood apart, panting in breath.
"Listen to your heart…There's nothing else you can do…" Her soft voice suddenly rang on the air, despite her loss of breath. Damn it, Kagome! Stop singing and focus! Her eyes darkened as she turned her attention back to him.
He had stood up, his defenses dropped; her words had broken into his mind. She carefully watched him as she thought about adding more to her song.
"I don't know where you're going, and I don't know why…"
Her feet slowly moved forward, her eyes watching for any change in him, as she drew closer.
"But listen to your heart…" Before you tell him good-bye…
She couldn't bring herself to speak those words. She didn't want to say good-bye to him, even after everything. At her sudden silence, he let out a growl, flexing his claws again. She pulled into a defensive stance as he ran at her. His claws clashed against her sword, inches from her face. His snarling breath blew hot against her skin.
Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worth while…
She screamed as she pushed him back, away from her face. Yes, it was worth while to get her hanyou back.
She fought back her tears and cries of pain as she took care of the wounds running the full length of her chest…
"Be mine, forever, Kagome…" Her body was on fire at his words alone. She could only nod as she gasped for breath. He stood over her lying on the futon in one of the huts at Kaede's village. He grinned as he crawled onto the bed, holding himself over her with his hands and knees. He leaned down to place a fiery kiss on her lips. Oh Kami did she love him. Her back arched up to meet him as his hand ran down her whole front.
She cried out as he struck her across the back. She turned tear filled eyes to him.
The precious moments are all lost in the tide… yeah…
What happened…? She thought as she turned to his grinning face. What happened to those times, when he would protect me, not try to kill me?
They're swept away, and nothing is what is seems…
She set her jaw and took a fighting stance. The youkai in front of her was not who she had fallen in love with. No, she had fallen in love with the golden eyed, soft under the attitude, hanyou. He was the one who had stolen her heart. Now she had to realize, just as he once did, that this was not the same person. She had said she would love even the full youkai Inu-Yasha, and she did, but he couldn't be allowed to run through Tokyo, killing anyone he wanted. She needed to end this so everyone could move on.
The feeling of belonging to your dreams…
Every night she dreamed of his touch, of his warm voice and rare smiles. She always would wake up alone, paining for her lost love…If only she could live in her dreams forever.
Listen to your heart…When he's calling for you.
"Listen to your heart…There's noting else you can do…"
She couldn't seem to stop herself from singing out loud. His ears had perked up, his eyes dancing with wonder. She tried not to pant as blood oozed down her back, arm, and face. She wasn't getting anywhere like this.
The Miko carefully began to gather her aura into her chest, allowing only a hint of the power inside of her to glow on the air around her.
"I don't know where you're going, and I don't know why, but listen to your heart… Please Inu-Yasha, come back to me." Before you tell him good-bye… Her tears began to dry as she straightened her stiff back.
And there are voices that want to be heard…
"Inu-Yasha…" All she wanted was to hear his soft voice again, to match his soft golden eyes. Why did this happen?
So much to mention, but you can't find the words…
Everything he had done for her, all of the time they had spent together…This is how it would end…
The scent of magic, the beauty that's been…
She had broken through the wall protecting his heart; melted through his ice, something everyone had thought impossible. She alone had seen the beautiful true Inu-Yasha. His hopeful eyes, his warm smile, his loving embrace; gifts reserved for her alone. Just being around him was magic in itself.
When love was wilder than the wind…
He would always take her onto his back, and would race through the forest, the wind blowing through her black hair. There was no rush greater than that.
Her arms wrapped around his neck as she buried her face into his silver mane. "I love you, Inu-Yasha…" She breathed into his neck. He chuckled under her and tightened his hold.
"I love you too."
Listen to your heart, (Take a listen to it) when he's calling for you.
He suddenly roared again, coming at her in a flash. She had only a second to raise her sword up to protect herself, but his force knocked her to the ground.
Listen to your heart, (take a listen to it) there's nothing else you can do…
She kicked his stomach, flipping him over her head, but quickly followed, getting on top of him.
I don't know where you're going…
His snarl burned her skin as he twisted around, pinning her back to the ground again.
And I don't know why…
She kicked him farther this time, and both jumped to their feet, deadly glares in both sets of eyes. She screamed to hide the tears that filled her eyes again as she ran at him this time. He didn't move, meeting her head on. They hit the ground again, this time rolling quickly across the grass.
But listen to your heart…
She rolled to a stop, finally gaining the upper hand, her sword poised over his chest.
Before…
Tears streamed down her face as she stared into his bloody red eyes. Where was the normal beautiful golden hue? Damn it all to the hells! She flinched as she fought back a sob. Don't worry, I'll be following you…My time is done on this earth without you by my side…
She grinded her teeth together as she pulled her arm back, before quickly thrust downward.
You tell him good-bye…
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