Ok, sooo since I haven't updated lately I have uploaded two chapters today. Hope you enjoy them! :)

There are only 2 chapters left after this, and then the entire saga is complete and finished! I will then work on updating my other stories :D

Chapter 12

Goodbye…Forever

Days passed, and each day I grew stronger and stronger. Until I was able to move around normally. Sesshomaru healed much faster than me, and within 3 days he was completely healed.

"Ye are healing well Arashi-sama." Kaede spoke as I entered her hut, carrying several pieces of wood.

"Yes, your herbs and medicines have helped me greatly," I tossed the pieces of wood into the small fire in the center of the hut.

"If ye do not mind my asking Arashi-sama, but-what do ye plan to do? Now that ye have defeated Yakunan and the snake demon tribe?"

I thought about that for a moment, What should I do? I am needed here…and yet the Cullens are not. Should I return to govern my kingdom? And marry InuMaru to carry on the dog demon line?

"Arashi…Arashi-sama?" I turned my attention to the person who was calling me.

"Are ye alright?" Kaede asked in a worried tone.

I smiled slightly, "Yes, I am alright Kaede." I bowed slightly to her before leaving the hut.

Several of the Cullens were missing-I assumed they must have gone hunting. InuYasha and Kagome were arguing again, Miroku was desperately trying to flirt with Sango, Rin was running around chasing Jaken, and Sesshomaru was gazing off into the sky.

"Sesshomaru!" I called and run up to him.

"What is it Arashi?" He asked in his usual emotionless tone.

"I need to tell you something important." Sesshomaru stared at me, waiting for me to continue. "I am going back to the Northern Lands tomorrow!" I gave an excited smile and Sesshomaru seemed slightly surprised.

"I am happy for you," He said giving me a small smile, "But what of the Cullens?"

My lips turned down into a frown, and my brow creased, "I-I guess…I will have to tell them-goodbye."

"You do not want them to leave," Sesshomaru stated, "I have seen the bond you share with Edward. A bond such as that is only between-"

"I know," I whispered and wrapped my arms around my torso, "I'm scared. I-I don't know what to do anymore. Sesshomaru, please help me." I begged, tears beginning to form in my eyes.

"I'm sorry Arashi, but I cannot make that decision for you. You will have to discover the right answer for yourself."

I nodded and bit my lip.

Suddenly I became tense as the sound of growling and yelling came to my ears. "What is that?"

Sesshomaru growled, "InuMaru has chosen to battle for your heart. It seems Edward has accepted his challenge."

I hissed in anger and bolted into the trees, following Edward's scent.

…

The sight before me shocked me. Edward-had InuMaru pinned to the ground, ready to rip out his throat.

"No!" I screamed and flung myself onto InuMaru's weak and injured body. Edward stopped immediately and stared at me in utter shock. "No more fighting!" I screamed, tears streaming down my face.

Edward stepped back and soon the other Cullens emerged from the trees, stepping behind Edward.

"What happened my son?" Carlisle asked resting a hand on Edward's shoulder.

"We heard the commotion! What on earth?" Alice said staring at me and InuMaru.

I tried to say something-but my lips wouldn't move.

"Arashi?" Esme asked looking at me worriedly. My body began to shake, and I spoke out of anger.

"Leave!"

Everyone was silent.

"What?" Jasper asked shocked.

"I said leave! Go home! You don't belong here!" I clutched InuMaru's unconscious head to my chest and glared at the 7 vampires before me.

They all stared at me in shock.

"Go I said!"

In vampire speed they darted back into the thickness of the trees, disappearing from my sight.

"Arashi!" I heard InuYasha's voice calling me. He emerged from behind me along with Kagome, Sango, and Miroku.

"What happened." Sango demanded, slinging her giant boomerang over her shoulder.

I dried the tears from my eyes and stood up, pulling InuMaru with me. "He's slightly injured. Take him back to the village. I'll be back shortly."

Miroku and InuYasha came forward, each of them taking an arm of InuMaru and walking back towards the village.

I turned around and began to walk away.

"Arashi-sama wait-" Kagome took a hold of my clawed hand and I stopped in my tracks. But I did not turn to face her. "Where are the Cullens?"

"Gone." I said in a stone hard voice.

"Why?"

I did not answer.

"Please Arashi-sama, tell me why they left!"

"I do not have to explain myself!" I said yanking my arm free from her grasp.

"Arashi-sama…" Sango said slightly worried. "Tell us please?"

I took a deep breath and began to explain. "I did it for their own protection. Edward and InuMaru-they were fighting over me and-I didn't want them getting hurt because of me. And I knew-that if Edward left, his family would leave to-"

"Arashi!"

I collapsed to the ground sobbing. This pain was unbearable-worse than any I had ever felt before. Even more severe than when my father died…

"She's REALLY hurting Sango," Kagome whispered as she gently rubbed my back, speaking words of comfort to me.

"Well, she technically just separated herself from her true mate. Who WOULDN'T be hurt by that." Sango said.

I wanted to protest against what Sango said, but I couldn't find my lips to say anything. Could she be right? Was Edward my TRUE mate?

"Let's get her home," Kagome whispered and she and Sango both lifted me from the ground and helped me back towards the village.

Would I ever be able to forget him?