Disclaimer: I do not, nor ever will, own InuYasha, or groundhog's day…which makes me want to cry myself to sleep sometimes….oh well…what can ya do?

Author's Pre-Note: Thanks for the reviews for the prologue! I'm happy that some people enjoyed it! You're my motivation, so keep em' coming!

Last Chapter: although the day starts off great InuYasha has a special talent of making things worse…but when he kills Kagome in a fight against Kouga…well…how can it be that she has come back? Read on!

Chapter One:

InuYasha's heart started beating unusually quick as his eyes widened at the sight of Kagome nearing the tree. He watched as Shippo jumped into his arms, replaying everything that had happened the day before. This happened already…I know it did… his mind was racing to understand what he was seeing. It was his sword that had slain Kagome, the tears were real and still remained dried on his otherwise flawless skin. He heard Sango speak as Shippo escorted Kagome into Kaede's hut and their happy conversation continue over their normal breakfast. This is just too much to grasp! InuYasha placed a hand on his head while the other groped the tree, making sure his surrounding s were real.

"InuYasha…I brought you some food!" Kagome looked up at him from the bottom of the tree. Her eyes had the same sparkle as always and her scent was definitely fresh and hers alone. Swift as ever he leapt down from his perch and grabbed her close to him, embracing her shoulders tightly. It's really you Kagome! You really are alive! He pulled back slightly noticing the confused expression on her face, and then say her eyes drift down to his stomach. As he followed her gaze he twitched with anger.

"What the hell did you do that for?!?!" he screamed in her face, forgetting all the feelings of joy he had been experiencing moments before.

"What do you mean me!" her eyes squinted and flashed red with anger. "You're the one who grabbed me!"

"Well ya know, you could have MOVED the plate! Or warned me!" InuYasha crossed his arms with a huff.

"Oh you just have a way of ruining every nice day InuYasha! Sit Boy!" she returned his attitude and rushed back into the hut. Looks like everything is normal with us…InuYasha smiled slightly as he stared after her from the ground. I guess it all must have been a dream! It only means that I really do have to tell her how I really feel today! Nothing is going to stop me! His smile expanded and he took a deep breath as the others came out to begin their journey for the day.

"What's up with you InuYasha? You have a goofy look on your face…almost like you're happy…" Shippo jumped on his back and started pulling on InuYasha's face.

"Cut it out! Ya stupid kitsune!" InuYasha smacked him over the head, knocking him off his back.

"Don't worry Shippo, the only reason InuYasha is looking weird is because he is glad that he got to make my whole morning lousy!" Kagome shot him an evil glare while picking Shippo off the ground and cradled him in her arms. Moments like these made InuYasha feel like he would never win her heart. He would always be placed second, always behind Shippo. Yet his heart told him that he had to try and win Kagome over anyway possible, and if that meant putting up with the little fox demon, then he would do his very best. So all I have to do is make Shippo like me! And then Kagome will like me! He nodded his head, and looked around him, noticing the others had already started off without him.

It was quiet as they started off into the forest, occasionally stepping on a twig, or clearing their throats to upset the stillness. Even Shippo had felt the tension in the air, and decided to refrain from speaking at the moment. This was not how InuYasha had imagined the day going, but he was happy that it was not turning out to be like the dream had. At least it's not raining. He looked up at the sky, trying to sneak a view between the layers of leaves that sheltered them. Yet as they reached a patch in the woods where the trees began to thin out he could feel cold drops of water hit his face and his fears began to surface in his mind. It's as if it is all coming true!

"How about we stop here and get something to eat." Miroku suggested, noticing a peculiar expression on his friend's face. InuYasha met his gaze and nodded his head; he needed time to think by himself for a few minutes, away from all of the stiffness that was consuming the group.

It was around this time yesterday that it had happened… InuYasha jumped onto a rock that was overlooking the river that eventually led to the clearing where disaster had struck. This is going to be different…that dream was to warn me! He assured himself and stood up determined.

"Hey, InuYasha…I just wanted to say that I was sorry, you know, for getting so upset earlier…" Kagome gave him a weak smile as she sat the rock next to him. She knew that it really wasn't her fault, but somehow she was always the one apologizing.

"It's ok…" he responded not really knowing what she was talking about.

"That's it? You're not going to say sorry too?" Kagome let out a sharp and short laugh as she stared at him with a frighteningly angry face. "I am here saying sorry for something I didn't even do, and you don't even have the decency to admit that it was your doing?" her face began to turn red, her nostrils flared, as she clenched her fists with rage.

"Geeze Kagome, what are you…" InuYasha stopped mid sentences as his head shot up. I know that scent…it can't be! He spun around just in time to see Kouga land gracefully on the other side of the bank. InuYasha grasped tetsaiga, then dropped his hand immediately, he was not going to let Kagome get hurt, he was not going to settle this with violence this time.

"I see you're up to your usual, making Kagome upset!" Kouga glared at InuYasha. "Come on dog turd? Don't you even care that I am about to steal Kagome away from you for good? Aren't you going to defend this beautiful woman?" he taunted relentlessly but InuYasha simply stood in front of the young miko and crossed his arms.

"I don't need a weapon to beat you wimpy wolf, I can manage with just my right claw!" Kouga laughed and charged straight for InuYasha, jumping aside at the very last second and reaching forward to grab Kagome's wrist. He tugged her towards him and hugged her tightly, barely allowing her to breath. "Oh my mate! I have missed you so much! I'm so sorry I had to leave you in the care of such a stubborn and idiotic dog!" Kouga showered her in little kisses all over her head.

"Umm, Kouga, that's sweet and all, but you're starting to hurt me a little…" Kagome sighed as he loosened his grip around her. "Thanks, that helps…but do you think you can let go now?" she flashed him an angelic smile and prayed that it would be enough to make him back off.

"Now Kagome! Don't be silly! If I take my hands off of you for just one second, dog turd over there will try to snatch you away from me, breaking both of our hearts!" he smiled back at her, ignoring the obvious fury that was building up inside of InuYasha.

"Let her go you fuckin' wolf or I'll tear your head off!" he made a fist with one had and took hold of Kagome with his other.

"there is no way that you will attack me mutt, not when Kagome is in the way!" Kouga stuck his tongue out like a child, and went back to focusing on his prize. He smiled down at her, and started to slowly lower his lips towards hers.

"Uhh, Kouga, I don't think you should do that!" Kagome squirmed trying to become free.

"Why? I love you! Don't you love me? Or maybe it is because dog turd is here watching... that is a little awkward…" he raised his head and met InuYasha's stare. "Do you mind here? I am trying to have a nice, romantic moment with my mate." He stated mater-of-factly.

"Yes! I do mind!" InuYasha growled, rapidly forcing Kagome out of his arms. "Run away Kagome! You can't be here for this!" he ordered as he prepared his claws to make final contact with Kouga. Without hesitation she ran behind a nearby tree and watched with fear. Although she had no romantic interest in Kouga, she still didn't want to see him die. "Now it is time for me to get those jewel shards from you once and for all wimpy wolf!" he studied Kouga knowing that his own power could overwhelm the wolf demon's with ease. He made an advance, showing no kind of mercy and swiped his claws over Kouga's chest instantly causing him to twist in agony. Two hits, that is all I will give him! Then I will be free of him, and I can tell Kagome! As InuYasha cracked his neck and smiled at the pain his enemy was in he readied himself for the final strike. He lifted his arm up and once again jumped towards Kouga with a gleam in his eye. Its over! InuYasha smiled sadistically as he felt his claws dig into flesh. There is no way anyone could live through that! He took a deep breath and when his sight had focused on the fallen body he went into utter shock. It was not Kouga lying lifeless on the ground. He had done it again, but this time it was literally with his own hands.

Kouga had crawled off during all of the confusion, and even though InuYasha could easily track him by the scent of his blood, he was too shocked to make the effort. He leaned down and lifted Kagome's head and placed it in his lap.

"Kagome…" his voice cracked as his eyes stung with tears once again. "Please wake up Kagome…" her eyes strained open, just a sliver, and her lips quivered as she fought to talk.

"It's….I couldn't…I lo…" her voice trailed off as her eyes shut closed.

"No! Kagome!!" he shook her body wildly and uncontrollably. "I need you, I need you with me Kagome!" he screamed forcing her body closer to him. Not again! This can't be happening again! It's not a dream…the pain is too real! InuYasha rose to his feet and tried to calm his shaking legs. With all of his remaining strength he scooped up Kagome's now cold body and placed her in the flowing river, washing off the blood that had stained her clothes. Her scent was beginning to fade away as the water flooded over her and InuYasha gently guided her to the shore, curling up beside her, nuzzling her neck as his tears once again tainted his face.

The night had dragged on, and despite the efforts of Sango, Miroku, and Shippo, InuYasha refused to move, and let Kagome's body be taken from him. It was pointless to even consider living without her beside him, but there was nothing to do, he had no will to move from the spot he had laid the miko. Eventually his eyes grew heavy with sleep and he drifted off once again, with his dead love in his arms.

It was an oddly calm morning in Feudal Japan. Soft clouds scattered the sky, and the gentle song of infant birds could be heard off in the distant. The entire world seemed to be at peace, but InuYasha was miserable, refusing to open his eyes. He no longer felt Kagome next to him, figuring that one of his other companions must have removed her when he was asleep. He was ashamed with himself that he hadn't protected her remains more thoroughly, and then it hit him….an acorn. His eyes shot open and he rubbed his head lazily.

"Stupid squirrels" she swore under his breath until he saw that he was no longer lying on the ground, but rather up in a tree, overlooking a small village. This again? It wasn't a dream last time…I know it wasn't! he strained his ears waiting to see if he would hear Shippo squeal as he did the previous two times, and as he expected he heard the little kitsune exclaim:

"Hey Kagome!" it was all happening again, the same words were coming out of their mouths, the same birds were singing, the same scene had just been repeated for the third time. InuYasha's eyes grew with realization. I'm repeating the same day over!

Author's Post-Note: So I hope you enjoyed this chapter! The first real chapter, that is! I love to feedback so if you have any questions or concerns just leave a review and let me know! I don't really plan on doing a chapter a day either lol, this was kinda a fluke thing, seeing how I wrote the prologue, and then signed up for the site…so I ended up having to wait three days to even post it…but anyway! Please review!

Next Chapter: InuYasha has finally understood what is going on; can he figure out a way where Kagome will stay alive? Look forward to a little change in plans as InuYasha attempts to keep the group at Kaede's village! Nothing bad can happen there, right?