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"Speech" 'thought' flashback/dream 'other thought'

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Chapter 3: Past Revealed

As she stepped out she caught sight of someone running past her. "Kagome," the figure whispered as he stopped running. Kagome recognized him immediately, it was . . .

"Inu--yasha," she whispered brokenly, her eyes widening and her breath caught in her throat along with any other words. She wanted to run, scream, hell, even get angry, but nothing. She stood there frozen, her mind just blank, unable to do anything but stare.

Suddenly she felt her knees give way and her body plummeting toward the ground only to be stopped by those all too familiar arms. It had been a year, but it seemed like it was just yesterday and none of those gruesome events had ever happened.

She was suddenly snapped out of fond memories by the sound of Kouga's voice. "GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF HER RIGHT NOW," he screamed, obviously pissed off by the whole thing. Kagome struggled for control over her thoughts and to remember exactly what was going on. When it finally struck her that Inuyasha was so near she fought to free herself from his hold and clutched for Kouga who had come to stand over them.

Kouga grabbed hold of Kagome pulling her up and hiding her behind him protectively. Kagome peeked over his shoulder to get a better look at Inuyasha. He looked exactly the same, long silver hair, cute inu ears, and beautiful golden eyes. She shook the thoughts from her head reminding herself of what he had done.

'Enemy,' her inner beast whispered in an acid tone. Apparently even it knew of what Inuyasha had done and it hissed in anger. 'Kill,' it continued and clawed at her mind wanting to be set free to destroy this man who had caused her and it so much pain.

Kouga and Inuyasha had begun to argue, but they were interrupted by a low guttural growl that came from behind Kouga. Both men turned their attention to the object of the argument only to be stunned. Kagome had her fangs bared and her eyes seemed to glow a crimson red. Kouga slowly made to move forward. As he moved he noticed that her eyes remained fixed onto Inuyasha.

"Looks like it's you she's pissed at mutt face, but I can't imagine why," he said the last part as sarcastically as possible. He then looked to Kagome, despite how much he didn't like dog-breathe and how much Kagome seemed to want to tear him to shreds at the moment, he new that she wouldn't like the thought of having hurt him when she came to her senses later. Stepping between Inuyasha and Kagome he took a step forward to have his efforts met with a growl.

"Kagome, calm down," Kouga tried to soothe her, but Kagome simply ignored him.

"Get out of the way," she growled out. Even her youkai didn't want to hurt Kouga, but if he wouldn't move it was very likely that she would move him.

Taking another step forward he continued, "It's ok; I won't let him hurt you again."

Kagome's red eyes began to tear, even as a furious snarl remained on her face. "He tried to kill me," she accused. The anguish in her voice made him wince. How could he get through to her?

Suddenly Inuyasha spoke up from behind Kouga, "Kagome, I'm so sorry, I never wanted to hurt you. I came here to apologize and--"

Kagome cut him off, "NO! I don't want to hear your lies!" Kouga took that moment of distraction to make his move and darted for Kagome. He locked his arms around her pinning her arms to her sides and she struggled violently.

"I think you should leave, mutt-face, before she tears you to shreds," Kouga pointed out and Inuyasha looked past him to Kagome.

"Kagome, please listen to me," he persisted, "I really am sorry, I just loved Kikyo so much and I finally had a way to get her back." Inuyasha's reasoning didn't seem to be getting through or Kagome just didn't care, the latter of the two sounding closer to the truth.

Suddenly Kagome caught an all too familiar sent and her eyes widened as the tears continued to flow and she turned in Kouga's grip. There she was, Kikyo, yet somehow she seemed different. She was showing emotion which happened to be concern at the moment.

"Leave," Kagome ground out, her voice was barely audible, "Both of you get out now." Kagome didn't want to deal with them she had wished them happiness when she thought herself dying and would like to leave it at that. She had stopped struggling and the red glow to her eyes began to fade.

Kouga hesitantly let go, unsure if she would still attack or not. "Kagome--" Inuyasha started, but he was stopped by Kagome's hand that she had risen into the air.

Still not facing him she said, "Just go, please, and don't come back. If you're really sorry you will leave me alone, understand?"

Inuyasha stared sadly at the back of her head and silently took his leave with Kikyo. Kagome didn't so much hold a grudge against the two as much as it just hurt too much to see either of them. Kagome felt two arms wrap around her again only this time it was more gentle and comforting and she leaned back into the broad chest attached to them.

"Are you going to be ok?" Kouga asked in a soothing voice meant to calm. That had been a stressful encounter and he knew she was probably worn out. He looked outside, had it actually gotten that late? At the entrance of the cave the sky was becoming a deep orange and the sun was sinking behind the mountains.

Kagome shifted in his arms and nodded her head. "I'll be fine. I'm just tired and I need to lie down," she said in a soft voice that poured with all the emotions of the day and the exhaustion she spoke of.

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As they retreated further into the cave a pair of golden eyes watched from beyond the

falls, having no trouble seeing through the rushing water. 'Oh no you don't ookami-boy, she's going to be mine,' the figure hidden in the trees thought as he jumped away in a blur.

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InuyashaForever1989: Oh my god I am so, sososososososososo, sorry that this chapter is so short. I'm having some major writer's block for this one am I'm not exactly sure what to do next, but as you can see from the cliffy I do have an idea. I'll try to update soon for the short chappy, Ja ne.