I Don't Inuyasha or anything else

I hope you enjoy this one!

-Reminiscence

"Gin, that sweat little miko is the one that Lord Inuyahsa's 200th year?" Taro asked.

"Yes," Gin said. The two were at the forest lining waiting for the rest of the travel group that was accompanying their lord. They were told to keep their distance from the humans in the village, apparently they knew a few demons but were nervous around newcomers. Their lord had just gotten back and was currently looking for his brother to share his new found information concerning their enemy.

"Wow, Lord Inuyasha is a lucky man. If I had a feisty woman like that she'd never leave our room or my sight," he starting to sweat just thinking about it.

"Fool, even if Lord Inuyasha was courting the miko you should not refer to her in such a way. Lord Inuyasha has clearly chosen the older miko since he currently has put her in her current state."

"But it is an honorable one."

"It is probably a business transaction."

"I don't know Gin, this doesn't settle well with me."

"Enough Taro, our job is to listen and learn, do not concern yourself with their life drama."

The Taiyoukai lord had been heading toward Kaede's village well he felt a slight surge of magic combined with that of the young miko and his brother. He then headed in their direction where he encountered a pale sick looking Inuyasha. He had figured his brother was feeling guilty from sleeping with the older miko. Even before his two pupils had brought it up he'd already knew of the situation. He figured it would take his brother a couple of more hours to find out. After these thoughts his eyes land on the young miko, why did her scent come from the well? He figured he would find out in due time, however ever since he had come from dropping Rin off at his summer home, he'd been having this certain feeling to be near something. However he easily rubbed it off, the only thing he cared for was Rin and his castle barriers would tell him if danger approached his castle.

"…..about Sesshomaru?" her heard the miko talking about him before she turned those blue shades on him. "Oh, hello Sesshomaru, I hope you had a fine trip." Ignoring her forgetfulness of adding his title, he tilted his head in recognition. He knew that from wherever she came from they didn't have such titles and wouldn't conform to such. Besides he couldn't kill her for such, she was needed in the destruction of the dishonorable hanyou . He instead fixed his gaze on his little brother again. He was looking away in shame and a ting of anger. He figured after his actions he did not deserve to give the young miko a hard time for greeting him, explaining his non-verbal dislike of the miko's words.

"We leave East, there is word fom my sources of a miasma cloud passing over villages heading toward ox and tiger."

"Alright, I just need to stop by my store room and collect more supplies," she said with a nod of her head. Sesshomaru then headed away from her frazzled aura that had slowly calmed in his presence. Kagome hadn't noticed the feeling from earlier had receded, the Taiyoukai then flared more of his youkai to locate the rest of the remaining group. However he remained stumped when he felt the older miko's energy. There was something she was hiding and it was doing a damn good job blocking him out. The Great Taiyoukai could get past a slowly turning dark miko's simple barrier. He would soon find out why.

Coming upon her storage room barrier Kagome dropped it. Over the past 2 years, Kaede had managed to teach her some of the more important things she would need as a miko. Walking over to the European like door she stepped in quickly illuminating the inside. She walked over to a couple of shelves and grabbed some dried herbs, blanket, and hunting knife. Inuyasha had remained silent through everything, only following the young miko. Kagome then looked him over, it appeared as if he was in deep thought. 'Good, he's getting his thoughts together.' She then exited the small hut almost tripping over a rolled of futon.

Stuffing her supplies neatly in her back pack, she then pulled out her camera. Making her way to Kaede's hut she entered and called out, " I have a surprise don't flip out." She then pulled the camera up to her face and quickly snapped a picture. Everyone looked dazed finally Miroku spoke up.

"Lady Kagome may I ask, what did you just blind us with?"

Taking the photo rom its slot then fanning it she answered, "It's a device from where I come from that we use to capture memories. See look, this one came out good, but only touch the white edges for now." She then handed the picture over to Miroku.

Looking at it he replied, "Fascinating." He then passed it to Sango, who passed it to Kikyou.

"Hi Kaede, are you guys ready to go. Also my mom bought something for everyone." She then peeked into her bag where she found a few Oreos in a plastic zip lock. Passing one to everyone she then encountered a serious looking Kaede. After receiving greeting and compliments on her snacks she started to head out the hut with the others only to be called.

"Child I wish to speak with ye."

"Hm, okay, what's up?" She said while taking a seat.

"There is something that is on the edges of my senses telling me to stay away from ye. That tis all, I want ye to be aware for the next few days."

"Oh, Kaede that's nothing but you wondering like a grandmother, everything's fine, although there is something I sense wrong with your sister. It's like she hiding something, but I'm not one to pry, however "I'll keep your words in mind." With that said she waved and left out the hut, she felt the familiar youkai auras and traced the sources. She then came over a hill onto the dirt road. Looking on she saw Inuyasha facing away from the group, the sun high in the sky. His hair lay motionless, the wind too light to blow his thick mane. She then looked over the rest of the group as she continued to walk. Her eyes land on a certain Taiyoukai lord as he gazed from her to Kikyou. 'Why is he looking between us, I hope he doesn't think Inuyasha is with Kikyou, as far as I can tell their friends but she still gives him those longful looks when she thinks no one is looking.'

Catching up to the leading forms of Inuyasha and his brother she missed the evil smirk from Kikyou that was directed at her. Kikyou then thought, 'I gave Inuyasha a little taste of what he's missing, I know he's confused but soon I'll have that corrected. Guarding against letting my actions being known has put of a sort of barrier around me, I guess my plan is going to work.'

They'd walked for three hour not stopping, suddenly the wind picked up, Inuyasha went rigid and came to a complete halt. He then turned to look at someone in his group, taking in another breath, he exhaled in a shaking manner. He then dropped to the ground on his knees with his claws digging into his skull, a sign of weakness. He then started hyperventilating; everyone except Kagome looked on in awe. No one had ever seen him act in such a way. Kagome was struggling in Sesshomaru's hold, he knew what was happening he didn't know if with the sword or not Inuyasha would go rogue. He had to hold onto the young miko for fear she would be lost and their mission needing reevaluating.

Kagome struggled and screamed for all it was worth, she couldn't understand what was going on but she knew something was wrong with her lover. Inuyasha then went silent, shakily standing up, he then wobbled as he started walking, his mind in a rush. All he could comprehend was that now Kagome would never forgive him, or even want to be around him for that matter. Everyone was unsure of what just happened. Kagome was then released, and went running after him, as she ran she saw that Kikyou had decided to join her. Coming upon her lover she supported his steps and gave him a worried glance. He just looked empty in the eyes, he didn't look around his surroundings.

"Inuyasha?" He only gave an indication that he was listening by grabbing her hand. When Kikyou tried the same action she was rejected. Kagome then made him stop walking and made him sit on the road. She then started comforting with hugs and caresses of his hair, thinking of everything she could because she knew nothing. Finally after 15 minutes she managed to get him to walk to a nearby village where she managed to get Miroku to get them a couple of rooms, however the inuyoukai in the group decided to stay out of the village.

As night set in Kagome settled Inuyasha, Shippou, and herself onto the futon. She turned to look at him, he hadn't said a word since his breaking, she then scooted over and cradled his head to her chest. She then drifted off to sleep humming some unknown tune. Inuyasha blinked for the first time in hours, he glanced over to his right and saw something he wished he could have and hold forever. A sleeping Kagome curled over his form, her face in a worried pout. However he couldn't stay, he didn't deserve her worry or love, he was a disgusting being. He gently rolled of the futon, grabbing his top shirt he snuck out into the night. Walking into the inn office, he saw a bottle of sake behind the counter, grabbing it he headed for the outskirts of the village.

The Taiyoukai of the west felt his brother moving about in the village and smelled the sake he brought with him. He then walked until he came upon his brother sitting under a tree trying to drown out his problems. "That isn't an honorable thing to be doing Inuyasha, I thought you loved the dead bitch. But you're acting as though it's the end of the world."

Inuyasha didn't care to lash out at his brother for letting his curiosity getting the better of him, instead he replied, "I take full responsibility, but I have one request of you Sesshomaru," his voice dead without looking at his brother.

"And what would you ask of this Sesshomaru?" he asked, a bit amused. However he saw his brother's turmoil and as his brother he was entitled to half the lands, but he refused so he could do a simple favor to someone who helped him gain all of his lands. He would do, as always the best of his ability.

Without looking Inuyasha replied, "I know Kikyou is going to need me and I can't leave her, at least not now." 'I would love anything of mine.' Then finally looking up he continued, "I want you to protect Kagome for me, please just do it and don't go hard on her. She's a really good person and in the end it will be worth it protecting her. I have to let her go now or later on she'll just get hurt."

"Hn, as long as you do right little brother, remember your honor reflects mine as well."

Looking away he let out a sigh of relief. "She approaches, looking for you, I suggest you tidy yourself." With that said he walked away to join his two soldiers he left the task of scouting the area for threats as practice, however they had heard the whole conversation. Kagome then wondered over in Inuyasha's direction, plopping down in his lap she hugged him as long as he would let her. Without pulling out of her embrace, for he knew it would most likely be the last he finally spoke, "I don't want to hurt you anymore Kagome, I want you to be happy."

Without pulling out of her position she replied with a shaky breath and tears, "what do you mean Inuyasha?"

"You deserve to be with someone who makes you happy," he whispered.

Pulling her face from his neck she kissed him deeply then replied with tears, "You do make me happy, please don't leave me Inuyasha!" By now she was in full-blown sobs hugging him as if he'd disappear.

For the second time in his life Inuyasha shed tears for a woman he loved for than anything, "You mean so much to me Kagome, if I…we would be together already."

She then whispered in his neck, "I will never stop thinking of you."

"I know , but I want you to move on and find happiness."

"You were my happiness."

"No, I only bring you pain."

"Inuyasha stay with me one last night," she whispered. He accepted by holding her life a life line. Sharing one final kiss they fell asleep in each other's arms.

Soooo, make my day and tell me what you think. I know all of you are like 'the suspense is KILLING me!'

-Reminiscence