Chapter 5 – Second Chances

"Sit," was what started her rampage. "I can't stand it anymore. All you ever do is push and push just when I want to be alone." When she saw him getting up, she said "Sit." with a bit more force. "I know I always go home after we argue but it is so I can cool down and not be angry at you anymore." She saw him twitch and she screamed "SIT!" "Why can't you learn to leave me alone? Why don't you go to your stupid fucking clay pot and make out with her so you can feel better and forget about me the instant I'm gone?!? Why do you pretend to love me Inuyasha so I will stay here and be your little shard detector?" And that was when she snapped. "SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT!!!!!!"

She finally ran out of breath and had to stop. "Inuyasha, why?!?" was all she could manage after her big explosion had left her weak. The tears came but she didn't care. "I'm leaving and I will be back three days. If you come any sooner, I will never forgive you and I will shut the well forever." She turned and walked towards the well. I am sorry Inuyasha, I truly am, was her last thought in feudal Japan before she went home to cry her chocolate eyes out and attempt to mend her broken heart once again.

Inuyasha finally emerged from the hole his body had created. Every move he made was a pain in his back. Why would she do that? Even after I told her I love her? She didn't even give me a chance to explain myself! He sighed to himself and trekked back to Kaede's hut to let the others know that Kagome had gone home.

As soon as Inuyasha was gone, Kikyo appeared from one of the bushes after taking her barrier down. Inuyasha, you fool. You let that girl get too close and now she has to suffer for what you have done. You will pay tonight nonetheless. She walked after him, throwing up another barrier to protect her from his nose and ears.

Kagome sat in the bottom of the well for awhile. She was too emotionally drained to even try to move. Her tears renewed themselves hastily. Why Inuyasha? Why did you say you love me? And why do you always have to make up excuses to cover for your love to Kikyo? Why can't you just let me go if you are so fixated on Kikyo? Why…? Kagome finally summed up enough energy to move and leave the well.

When she got into her home, she found it deserted with only a note to be found. Kagome picked it up and read it.

Kagome

Souta, grandpa and I went to see a movie. If you come back before us there is dinner in the fridge. See you soon!

Love Mom

Kagome sighed and set down the note. This always happens! They are gone when I need them most… She went over to the fridge and found her dinner. She reheated it and sat in the living room to watch TV while eating. She turned the TV on and settled onto the floor. There was a music video of At the Beginning by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis. As she listened to the lyrics, she fell into deep thought about her past with Inuyasha.

We were strangers starting out on a journey

I remember when Inuyasha and I first started our search for the Shikon jewel shards. He hated me for reminding him of Kikyo and I didn't know what was going on in my head.

Never dreaming what we'd have to go through

Everything had happened so suddenly that it all felt like a dream at first. We had so many shards to find and so many monsters to battle but we had no idea that we would still be searching for them a year later.

Now here we are and I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you

It all led up to today, when we are still looking for the shards.


No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected what you did to my heart

I never realized how much I cared about Inuyasha until that day when he went to find Kikyo and I was captured by Kagura and Hakudoushi when he was a baby.


When I lost hope you were there to remind me
This is the start

Whenever I felt lost, Inuyasha was always there to help me (even if he did it with a growl or two). I don't know how I would have survived going back and forth if he hadn't been there.


And life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A wonderful journey

Inuyasha made my life so much more wonderful. No matter how many times he left me or made me feel unloved, I stood by his side and he returned the favor by accepting me.


I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Even after all the pain he has caused me, I wouldn't leave him. It doesn't matter to me, as long as I am by his side, I will be safe and happy.


We were strangers on a crazy adventure
Never dreaming how our dreams would come true

I remember when Inuyasha first tried ramen and fell in love with it. Kagome smiled to herself. Ever since 'ninja food' came, there has been no need for my cooking so it kinda sucks though. But a frown promptly returned on the next part off the song

Now here we stand unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you

Inuyasha, I thought you were going to be my future, my warmth, and my love. When you told me you loved me, my heart soared and I followed my heart.


And life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A wonderful journey

I forgot all about Kikyo, Naraku, and the pains of the world.


I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Inuyasha made me feel whole, something I haven't felt for the longest time.


I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark

But I had to ruin it all by asking that stupid question. I am such an idiot. But you are the bigger fool for actually making it reality.

I know that my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart

The only thing that could tear us apart was Kikyo and she just happened to come into my mind. Maybe I was jealous…


And life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road now and forever
A wonderful journey

Maybe I was too hard on him. Inuyasha sounded like he had something important to tell me. Then again, it could have been another Kikyo excuse.


I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you

Kagome rose to her feet. I am going to give Inuyasha a chance to explain, no matter how much my head tells me not to. I want to forgive him and be with him. If it means a little pain, I will accept it with happiness, knowing that Inuyasha will be telling the truth.


In the end I wanna be standing at the beginning with you.

As the song ended, Kagome started to smile. The song had convinced her to give Inuyasha a chance, and for that she was grateful. Inuyasha, please wait for me. I'm coming, so don't give up on me quite yet.

Hooray for that song! It came to me when I was listening to the song so if it is a little confusing, I apologize. It was a 'on-the-spot' kind of chapter so yeah! Enjoy and please review!

The Fiery Temptress