Inuyasha's Demon Mistake ch6
Inuyasha: So Kikyo is back…
Kagome: -looks at Inuyasha and sees him thinking about Kikyo; gets sad-
Inuyasha: -notices her sudden quietness and gives her a shy hug-
Kagome: -blushes-
Kikyohater92: -sighs dreamily-
Inuyasha + Kagome: -still hugging- When did you get here? –jump three feet away from each other-
Kikyohater92- I'm always here… duh! I make this dumb fanfic! I even make what you are saying! Watch!
Inuyasha: I love Sesshomaru… what the hell why did I say that!
Kikyohater92: -pops knuckles- Point proven
Kagome: -backs away from kikyohater92- Don't make me say anything weird!
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha
Ch6- Kikyo's Compromise and Kagome's Love
"Kikyo…" Kagome breathed, her face paling considerably. Kikyo remained as silent and stoic as usual as she locked gazes with Kagome, but as soon as her eyes flew to Inuyasha, her expression turned bitter sweet.
"Inuyasha, it has been a while," Kikyo said in a syrupy voice, and took a step towards the unmoving half demon. What did she think she was doing, trying to warm up to Inuyasha, Kagome wondered. She gave him a quick once over and found him looking extremely uncomfortable. This is gonna be a long, awkward situation if I don't do something…
Meanwhile Inuyasha was still, for the most part, shocked that Kikyo was even alive. It gave him mixed emotions, which only served to perplex him even more. He was at a loss for words with the dead priestess so he was relieved when Kagome spoke up. "Kikyo, how are you still alive? We thought that Naraku had killed you… I mean you were already dead… but he… killed you again?" Kagome managed to stutter out and felt like smacking her head at the fumbled up statement. Yet Inuyasha was happy that she had asked the question he couldn't seem to form in his mouth. Their eyes connected and he sent her a quick thank you before waiting for Kikyo's response.
Kikyo appeared thoughtful for a moment (A/N: I know, Kikyo actually has a brain in that hollow head of hers? Shutting up…) then a vengeful look clouded her pale face. "Naraku… also thought he had destroyed me once and for all but he was greatly mistaken. He didn't expect for me to be able to sustain myself in the miasma. Yet, despite my… clay body, I was able to drag myself out of the pit and crawl to a deserted cave. There I waited for days while my soul collectors gathered enough souls for me to move my body without much trouble." There she faltered and touched a nearby tree gently, sliding her hand down the bark slowly.
"I wondered for a while before I ran into you. I have yet to know how long it has been since that fateful day but I have a vague idea…" Inuyasha blinked, comprehending her explanation and thought back to that day… almost half a year ago…
"Five months." He corrected Kikyo and Kagome took a glance at him. He had been counting? He really does love her…she thought sadly and she slightly hung her head.
Kikyo grimly smiled and whispered, "So long… time has no meaning for me anymore." Kagome grimaced at her comment; it was so depressing. Yet, what could you expect from a dead priestess? What? Why am I thinking these awful thoughts? I have to be nice, for Inuyasha's sake if not for anything else…
Determined to stay as civil as possible, Kagome interrupted the stretching silence and asked calmly, "So… why have you come, Kikyo?"
Kikyo once again shot her a glare of pure hate that instantly silenced Kagome and this time Inuyasha caught it, surprised at the hostility she showed Kagome, even when Kagome was just trying to ask a question.
"I have every right to be here, unlike you who are from the future. You do not belong here-!" Kikyo began but halted as she saw the anger seeping into Kagome's expression. Uh oh, Inuyasha thought, I've seen that look all too many times before a sit…
"Excuse me!" Kagome shouted, a little defensive about her current situation. She couldn't let Kikyo just walk all over her! "I have no right to be here? You shouldn't be talking, Kikyo. YOU have no right to be here as much as I don't!" Kagome panted, her hair slightly messed up.
Kikyo looked murderous. "What did you say girl!" Giving her a matching death glare, Kagome gritted her teeth and seethed at her incarnation, swallowing the comeback she had in mind.
Wait, what am I doing? I'm supposed to have been nice, Kagome! Oh gosh, what does Inuyasha think of us fighting like this! Kagome quickly shot him a glance and he appeared thunderstruck to say the least. She didn't blame him. This was probably his worst nightmare.
Inuyasha watched the remarks being passed from each girl in absolute horror. This was his worst nightmare and he hoped he wouldn't have to choose sides in the end. He gave both of them a pleading look as if begging them to stop. So when Kagome sighed and muttered sadly, "Please Kikyo… I don't wish to fight with you," he was relieved.
Throwing her a menacing stare, Kikyo returned her attention back to Inuyasha, now completely ignoring the astonished Kagome. Inuyasha shifted his weight uncomfortably as Kikyo approached him.
"Why are you here Kikyo?" he asked and fidgeted as she placed a gentle hand to his chest. Kagome felt a pang of jealousy but quickly squashed it, determined not to think bad about Kikyo. She watched in dreading silence as Kikyo now slid her hand across his haori, causing his muscles to leap reflexively. "Damn," Inuyasha swore, he really didn't want to be in this position. If he so much as talked, he would have to choose someone's side.
"You don't want to see me then, Inuyasha? Have you forgotten your promise?" she asked, her eyes becoming sad. Shit, I was right about just talking, she thinks I'm on Kagome's side now…I'll just try to get her to tell me what she wants, then I'll decide my next move. Grabbing Kikyo's hand and taking it off his chest, he said, "Which promise?"
Kikyo appeared hurt. "Don't you remember? You told me once you avenged my death, that you would accompany me to the after life." She pleaded to him with her eyes and slightly smiled when Inuyasha looked almost defeated. Damn it I did make that promise! He thought and furiously told himself not to be emotional. Kikyo and Kagome waited patiently while the hanyou's expression changed numerous times.
"I had hoped that you would come looking for me once Naraku was slain, but since that was not the case, I came to you," Kikyo explained further and then waited for Inuyasha's reply.
I have to say something…I hate being on the spot! He thought. Frantically he backed away from Kikyo and said slowly, "Give me time… I'll meet you here…" he searched his mind for any amount of time he could think of, "in three days."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Inuyasha immediately regretted them. He quickly glanced at Kagome and found her face unreadable; her gaze directed to the sky, her eyes clouded with emotion.
Kikyo grabbed his attention again by moving forward and lightly embracing him. She's so cold… he thought regretfully and hugged her back for a moment, before stepping back. Turning on her heel, Kikyo walked directly into the forest, ignoring the silent Kagome, but Kagome couldn't care less.
She felt numb, like when someone suddenly knocks you out. Strangely, Kagome enjoyed this feeling, knowing that once she snapped out of this trance and saw Inuyasha the pain would come full force. You should've known it would end like this, Kagome. Don't let this get you down, Inuyasha was Kikyo's since the beginning. After what seemed like eons, she heard his light footsteps as he approached, but she couldn't tear her eyes away from the cloudless sky, afraid of what would happen.
She felt a warm hand on her shoulder and Inuyasha's unsure voice asked, "Kagome?" Taking in a shaky breath, Kagome continued to stare blankly upward and prayed for him to go away, but he wouldn't.
"Kagome!" he said a little more firmly, his fingers now under her chin, raising her head so that it was facing his. Kagome realized that she could no longer look up because his face would block her gaze, so she averted her eyes to the ground, determined beyond all reason not to even glance at him.
Inuyasha sighed and released his grip on her chin. Her head dropped and she stood there, looking so small and alone. Smiling grimily Inuyasha thought, so this is what it had to come to. The sake of someone else's happiness gone for another's. He shut his eyes tight and gritted his teeth, his claws cutting into his palms as he clenched his fists.
The distressed miko took no notice of the blood trickling down his palms because she was doing her best to keep from having to talk to him. She knew what the final outcome of that conversation would be- 'Go home Kagome, there is no need for you to remain here…'. Unable to bear it any longer, Kagome glanced quickly at Inuyasha, who had his bangs covering his eyes and his claws hanging loosely by his side, blood dripping off them. Kagome gasped and took his hand.
Inuyasha did not realize that she was in front of him until she had his hands in hers. "What the-?" he said in surprise but Kagome paid no mind to his question and wiped the blood off his hand.
"You really shouldn't have done this, it looks like it hurts…" she added gently and, once the blood flow had ceased, released his hand releculantly. "Let's go find Miroku and Sango…" Kagome managed to change the subject and began walking back, praying that, by some miracle of god, Inuyasha had forgotten what ever it was he had intended to say to her.
But it appeared god had forsaken her for the moment because Inuyasha stopped her by placing a hesitant hand on her shoulder. Aw, heck…Kagome thought miserably and turned around to face the waiting hanyou. "What is it, Inuyasha?" she asked in a fake happy-go-lucky voice.
Of course Inuyasha noticed she was faking it and growled, "We have to talk Kagome." Kagome sighed in defeat and mumbled, "Okay…" Taking a deep breath, Inuyasha prepared himself and opened his mouth… when Shippo came bounding up, obviously worried.
"Guys!" he wailed and Kagome ran to him, secretly happy that her talk with Inuyasha was postponed. "Shippo! What happened?" Taking a giant leap, the trembling fox kit landed clumsily on her shoulder. "We were so worried about you guys! We wondered what had happened to you!" he complained, fiercely hugging Kagome's neck as if his life depended on it.
Nervously laughing, Kagome apologized and Shippo jumped down and started to walk back towards the direction he came from, Kagome trailing close behind. She almost had a heart attack as Inuyasha appeared almost out of nowhere and hissed, "We aren't done with this conversation, remember?"
"Not in front of Shippo," Kagome scolded hoping the excuse would fool Inuyasha. Needless to say it didn't but he huffed anyways and fell back behind them, contemplating what he was going to do next. Fuck what am I gonna do? He thought almost panickingly and trudged behind Kagome for the rest of the way, keeping his gaze on the back of her head.
Kagome noticed Inuyasha boring holes into the back of her head and began to get uncomfortable. If I don't say anything, he'll stop it, right? She thought and agreed to it mentally. Picking her head up higher, she marched on determinedly but the hope soon seeped out of her conscious. How long can he stare at the back of my head! Kagome bit her lip, squeezing her eyes shut.
Must… keep… on…she screamed in her head. After a couple more moments, she snapped and whirled onto the startled Inuyasha. "W-why are you looking at me like that…?" he asked nervously, unconsciously leaning back. Kagome just gave him an evil glare and wanting to find a way to vent her frustration, yelled, "You don't just stare; it's rude! Sit!"
Inuyasha tensed and then was driven face first into the dirt. Shippo turned around at the thud and saw Inuyasha in the ground, Kagome fuming above him. "What did you do now?" Shippo asked himself and, shaking his head, ran to Miroku and Sango.
Lifting his head out of the soil, he spit out some dirt he had gotten in his mouth and retorted to Kagome, "Well you always stare at me! Don't deny it! I turn around and you are looking at me like I'm growing nose hair!" Kagome flushed a nice shade of red and locked her eyes onto a nearby tree. He notices? Shoot!
"You're a liar," she muttered and spun around, storming off until she was a good twenty feet from him. "Are you coming?" she asked in a softer voice and checked over her shoulder to make sure he would. Inuyasha groaned and hoisted himself off the ground.
"Fine, but restrain your damn sits better." They continued in a discomforting silence all the way back to the group.
Pretty soon they were met with a worried horde of people. "Where were you!" Sango demanded of Kagome and Kagome frowned slightly before plastering a smile on her face. "Oh, just around. No need to worry."
However Sango had caught that tiny frown the millisecond it was there and Kagome knew it. Hot spring Kagome mouthed and Sango nodded in affirmation she had gotten Kagome's message. The girls turned their attention back to the guys in time to see Inuyasha give Miroku a disgusted look. "That's sick, Miroku."
Miroku just gave them a perverted smile and Sango snorted, "We won't ask…"
Shippo jumped up and complained, "Ask what? I wanna know!" Sango gave him a friendly pat on the head and answered, "In time little Shippo." Shippo just sat down and pouted.
The group walked for another hour or two until it was dusk and then set up camp. "Can you watch Miroku, Inuyasha?" Kagome asked the half demon sweetly, hiding her sadness of the earlier meeting with Kikyo. Inuyasha sensed it but decided to talk about it with her later, since she was going to the hot spring.
"Feh. Whatever…" he agreed releculantly and gave her a tender look accidentally, not actually meaning for her to see the usually hidden emotion, making Kagome gasp. But as quickly as the emotion came, it was gone from his eyes and Kagome turned, blushing as she walked back to Sango. I must have imagined that…she thought. Yeah, that's it. Forgetting about it for a moment, she walked with Sango to the nearby spring, talking about trivial things until they arrived at it. Slipping their clothes off, the girls stepped into it, making sure no one was around. Almost instantly Kagome felt all the days' activities wash away and she relaxed into the soothing water. Sango was just as comfortable as Kagome was, but her worry for her friend came before relaxation.
Wading over to Kagome, she asked hesitantly, "So, what happened today?" The pain came flowing back into Kagome's heart and this time she couldn't hold back the tears. She felt them slide down her cheeks, stinging her eyes. Sango came up and comforted her friend by lightly resting her hand on her shoulder. "It's okay…" she reassured Kagome. Kagome sniffed and lifted her head up. "Now tell me what happened," Sango commanded gently.
She gave in to Sango's request and choked out, "It's so horrible! K-Kikyo came and… and demanded that Inuyasha g-go with her to hell…" she began and then broke down for a second time. Sango's eyes burned with sympathy and loathing all at once; she despised the dead miko for the turmoil she caused Kagome.
"I'm sure Inuyasha won't leave you-," Sango said as sweetly as she could but Kagome cut her off. "No, Inuyasha had promised her and… and you know how fiercely he keeps his promises. He almost gave in but…but he told her to give him three days. Three days!" Kagome took in a deep breath and added shakily, "I'm just so afraid of losing him…" Realizing what she had confessed, Kagome slapped a hand to her mouth. "Eep!"
Sango grinned slyly. She had already known about how Kagome loved Inuyasha, but it was nice to hear it from her own lips. "Thanks for telling me!" Sango squealed in delight and gave Kagome a tight hug. Kagome smiled a real smile and her face brightened. Sango loved when Kagome was happy, everyone did. She had a certain spirit that made all of their fears vanish.
"Don't worry about all this Kagome, Inuyasha will do what is right in the end. He's not that block headed to choose Kikyo over you… I mean come on, you are so much better than her, physically and mentally." Kagome's smile grew and Sango felt happy seeing her best friend in high spirits. Grinning devilishly, Sango teased, "I can just imagine it now… little dog eared Inuyashas and Kagomes running all over the village…"
Kagome blushed heavily but retorted playfully. "I also see little Mirokus going and groping the little Kagomes…"
Now it was Sango's time to blush and she just mumbled something embarrassedly before saying, "We should be getting back, Miroku is probably keeping Inuyasha busy trying to come and spy on us." Kagome just smiled knowingly and gave her friend one last smile. "Thanks for the talk, it really helped. Oh, and another thing, don't tell Inuyasha about this conversation, please?"
"Of course." Sango replied and both of them got dressed again and headed back to camp, all the while talking about girl things, although Kagome's mind was plagued with other thoughts the whole way.
They arrived back to find Miroku in a body lock with Inuyasha. "Come on, one peek!" Miroku pleaded but Inuyasha easily kept him back. "No way." Suddenly they both realized the girl's presence and Miroku got a guilty look on his face.
"Whada ya mean 'a peek'?" Kagome asked Miroku dryly and Sango grabbed her Hiraikotsu, preparing to knock Miroku's lights out.
Inuyasha let the monk go and crossed his arms. "Miroku? Care to tell them, or do I have to explain?" Inuyasha really wasn't in the mood for this. Usually he would be laughing his ass off but right now he was just concerned for Kagome and his current position. Sneaking a quick glance to Kagome he caught her eye and found that she was happier than she was before she left for the hot spring, and the glow had come back to her cheeks.
Inuyasha snapped his attention back to the sweat dropping monk who put a hand on the back of his head and laughed nervously, "Now, now dear Sango… don't do anything rash!" Sango only raged forward and began to chase Miroku, who was running for his life.
"You lecher! Can't you ever get your mind outta the gutter! You better pray that I don't catch up with you!" Miroku just gulped and whimpered as they ran in circles around the camp site. Shippo hopped onto Kagome's shoulder to get a better view and Kagome leaned her head to rest on Shippo. Inuyasha watched the motherly gesture and immediately saddened. Damn, this is gonna haunt me for forever… he thought miserably and Kagome turned her head as Inuyasha jumped onto a nearby tree branch.
I guess he doesn't care… she thought sadly and placed Shippo on the ground softly. "I'm going to bed," she explained and half heartedly gave him a kiss on his cheek. Unrolling her sleeping bag she laid down in it and watched the amusing ordeal with Sango and Miroku before falling into sleep.
Kagome awoke before everyone else and, still laying down, stared into the morning sky. I really should visit my home today… she absentmindedly thought and scanned the tree branches to make sure Inuyasha wasn't awake. He wasn't and it looked like he had just fallen asleep. Praying she would not wake anyone, Kagome quietly rolled up her sleeping bag and stuffed it into her fat back pack. Slinging it over her shoulder, Kagome almost lost her balance. Geez, it sure is heavy, how can Inuyasha carry this? Her spirits dampened at the thought of yesterday but she pushed that to the back of her mind.
I'm going to go home and make sure everyone else enjoys themselves, she thought determinedly and marched the short distance to the well, crossing the village on her way. It was quiet since no one was awake but, turning the corner, she found a little girl happily skipping down the road. "Oh!" the girl exclaimed and hugged Kagome. "Good morning priestess Kagome!" she giggled before running back into her hut.
Smiling warmly at the girl's hut, Kagome resumed her walk and thought, I love this village, it's so simple and everyone knows us. They even forgave Inuyasha for what he did 50 years ago! The thought made her conscious go back to the terrible accident that had happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo. She glumly walked away from the awakening village and stopped at the hill.
Scanning the peaceful sight, Kagome felt her heart lighten. "I need to be as happy as possible until the time comes for him to choose… no need to be sad." Agreeing to her new perspective, she jumped into the well and back into the future.
Meanwhile Inuyasha cracked his eyes open and lazily stretched. Wow, I stayed awake almost all night long just thinking- and I still haven't gotten anywhere! Inuyasha immediately noticed Kagome's absence and jumped down quickly, landing nimbly on the ground. "Where is she? I could've sworn she was sleeping here only two hours ago…" His musing woke up the others and they crowded around the worried hanyou.
"Where could she be?" Miroku pondered and Sango just yawned. "She probably went home. To, you know, get away from it all."
"Why would she wanna get away from it all?" Inuyasha asked, confused.
Sango got over her morning phase and pointed a finger at Inuyasha, saying hotly, "Maybe because of the whole thing with Kikyo? I mean she was pretty upset, from what I saw at the hot springs!"Her eyes widened and she slapped a hand to her mouth realizing she just broke her faithful promise with Kagome.
Flashback
"Thanks for the talk, it really helped. Oh, and another thing, don't tell Inuyasha about this conversation, please?" Kagome asked her pleadingly.
"Of course." Sango replied
End Flashback
Inuyasha did a double take. What? How upset was she? "W-what did you say?" he asked, stuttering at this revelation, although he'd already known she was affected by Kikyo's arrival, he hadn't expected her to care as much as she did.
Sango shook her head, her hand still cupped over her mouth, and said in a muffled voice, "Muffing." Inuyasha was insanely curious now and pried even more. "Tell me!"
Knowing full well that it was too late to deny everything, Sango sighed and mentally begged Kagome for forgiveness as she muttered the next words. "She is really upset over the whole incident with Kikyo yesterday, are you happy?"
Miroku quirked an eyebrow, thinking, this is getting interesting… wait a minute… "Hey!" he complained, grabbing both of their attentions, "What whole thing with Kikyo! Why am I always the last to know!" Shippo looked up to him and said bluntly, "Cause you're a lecher."
Miroku sighed and muttered, "Oh sure, discriminate the perverts…"
Inuyasha ignored the rambling monk and turned his gaze back to Sango. "Did she say anything about going back to her era in the hot spring?" Sango shook her head no and shrugged. "Let her be, Inuyasha. She needs time to think, too." Inuyasha feh'd and ran off in the direction of the well, leaving a sighing Sango behind.
Zipping with ease through the forest, Inuyasha wondered why Kagome had left without telling him. Suddenly a thought crossed his mind so horrible he almost stumbled. Maybe she wants to be away from me…! Coming to a complete halt in the village, Inuyasha walked absentmindedly into Kaede's hut.
"Inuyasha! Ye almost gave me a heart attack child!" Kaede said impatiently and quietly stirred her soup. Inuyasha just gave her a reproachful look and asked rudely, "Have you seen Kagome old hag?" Kaede shook her head at his rudeness but answered, "No," Inuyasha sighed but Kaede continued, "However a village child spotted her very early this morning walking in the direction of the well, so ye can assume where she is."
He nodded in understandment and bounded off towards the well, arriving there in five leaps. Walking over to the mysterious well, he peered into it curiously and sighed, wondering if he should go and disturb her. What if she really doesn't want to see me? Instead of jumping in, Inuyasha walked up to Goshinkobu and leaped into its branches. I hope she comes back soon… he thought then once more put on an emotionless expression before drifting off into a nap.
Kagome was eating an early breakfast with her family and so far she was doing a good job of being cheerful. Deep down though, all she wanted to do was go upstairs and curl up and die. However when her family mentioned a movie, Kagome couldn't resist and followed along.
The movie was great, except that the story was eerily ironic for Kagome's situation. It was about a tragic love triangle and the two main character girls were twins. They fought desperately for the man's love and he ended up choosing one at the cost of the others happiness. The girl he had rejected ended up dying alone in a serious accident and the man was deeply grieved. He left the alive twin and ended up becoming a rich bachelor. So basically by the end of the movie Kagome was bawling and her family was staring at her strangely.
When they arrived home, Kagome glumly trudged upstairs and collapsed onto her bed. Great, I watch a movie to forget about my problem and I come home with more problems. I definitely did not see that coming. She rolled over on her back and stared at the white ceiling. Her thoughts once again trailed to Inuyasha and she knew she had to spend her last moments with him. After all, he only had two days to be with her. Kagome sighed then suddenly did a mental double take. TWO DAYS? That's not much at all!... Squeaking Kagome quickly stuffed her back pack with supplies and headed off to the well. Kagome looked back at her house…her home. Next time she came back, it might be for good. Tears welled up in her eyes and silently trailed down her pale face. I can't believe this is happening… yet I can't be mad at Kikyo. After all, I was the one who went there and interfered. Wrapping her arms around herself for comfort she sadly hoisted herself into the well.
Inuyasha was absentmindedly flicking his ear when his nose met an all too familiar sweet scent and he smiled happily. But then another scent hit his nose, the scent of salt. She had been crying? Concerned, he landed in front of the well and waited patiently as the young miko clumsily lifted her backpack out of the well, then herself. Standing up beside the well she noticed Inuyasha.
She yelped but then calmed down as she saw it was Inuyasha. "Don't scare me like that!" she lightly scolded and gave him a quick slap on the arm. Inuyasha seemed amused for a moment but he returned back to his serious self almost immediately. "Why were you crying?" he asked, wanting to get to the point already.
Kagome looked hesitant but then shifted her weight, obviously nervous. "C-crying? I don't know what you are talking about…" He growled at her secretiveness and muttered softly, "You really don't trust me, do you?"
Kagome pursed her lips. "It's not like that… it's just…"
Waiting patiently, Inuyasha noticed her fumbling for words. "Are you upset by what happened yesterday?" He didn't mention anything about Sango, seeing her look so guilty this morning told him she was supposed to have kept it secret.
I'm so obvious it's pathetic… "Well… no… I mean yes… well, maybe…" she stuttered out and suddenly found the ground very interesting. Inuyasha only got confused by her garbled words and stared down at her. "Huh?"
Kagome almost laughed at his puzzled look, but she held it in and only managed a few giggles. "What's so funny?" he asked, annoyed. "Nothing," Kagome smiled at him and it melted Inuyasha's defenses. He placed a hand around her thin waist, careful not to cut her with his claws. His hand made shivers go down her spine and she started to feel a little giddy.
"We need to talk. Now. No excuses anymore, we just gotta get this over with." Inuyasha stated firmly and Kagome nodded. She really didn't want to bring the subject up, but she was also aware that they had to, or else they couldn't move on. Groaning she gave in and said, "So, what do you need to talk to me about?"
Inuyasha cleared his throat and began. "I think… I think that I might have to-," he cut himself off, biting his lower lip, "have to leave…" Kagome nodded understandingly, her foggy mind only comprehending that he was indeed leaving her. The tears she had denied about earlier came streaming down her face and she made a futile attempt to keep them at bay.
He was almost lost it at the sight of Kagome's silent tears. Wiping them away gently from her face, Inuyasha frowned. I can't just leave her… I just can't. But- but I owe Kikyo my life, I already gave it away. Inuyasha blinked as a prickling came to the back of his eyes and breathed deeply.
After a moment of silence hanging heavily in the air, Kagome replied sadly, "I understand Inuyasha. You don't have to explain anything to me, kay? Cause I'm just fine with whatever your decision is…"
Inuyasha was shocked at her unselfish decision. She was willing to forfeit her happiness for his choice? Damn it how can I be so stupid? Kagome is so much nicer and understanding to me than Kikyo ever was, yet I constantly hurt her. I don't deserve her companionship… Sighing he backed away from her and turned away from her hurt look. Inuyasha continued to avoid her gaze until her scent neared.
Turning to her, Inuyasha was surprised at her move. "W-what are you doing, Kagome?" he asked uncertainly and his eyes widened as Kagome pulled him close and hugged him, tears spilling down her face again. He was about to comfort her when suddenly he felt a shift inside of him, his demon side rearing out at their closeness. Quickly stepping away from her, he broke their embrace. Kagome was hurt until she realized Inuyasha was transforming, and had pushed her away for her own safety. She watched in horror as his eyes changed first, then the ragged stripes on his cheeks, and lastly his claws and fangs.
The demon side appeared to still be battling Inuyasha's human conscious and Kagome decided to interfere. Walking closer to the raging demon, she got the surprise of her life as the demon smiled at her; a real smile, not an I'm-gonna-kill-you-and-laugh-about-it smile like his demon side usually had plastered on his face. Mentally calming herself she continued her slow approach and finally reached the demon. It recoiled as Kagome placed a hand on his cheek, dragging her fingers softly down the stripes. Growling gently it grabbed her hand and asked in a deep, harsh voice, "What?"
Kagome smiled, this was exactly the effect she had wanted from the demon. Asking as softly and warmly as she could she said, "Can you please transform back?" The demon, still gripping her hand tightly, replied with a curt no. Gotta think of another way to bribe him, she racked her mind for some plan, any plan. Suddenly she got a daring idea and decided to try it out.
I hope Inuyasha doesn't remember this or I'll die from embarrassment… were Kagome's last thoughts before she closed in on the shocked demon, giving him a shy kiss and quickly pulling back.The demon regarded her with a shocked look, before narrowing his crimson eyes at her with something of acceptance in their depths.
The demon was satisfied for now, and with a sudden shudder Inuyasha lurched forward; Kagome desperately trying to keep him up, and feeling the strain it was putting on her.
"Please Inuyasha, get up!" she whispered frantically and almost on cue, his eyes flew open and he caught the falling girl. "Wha-?" he began but Kagome silenced him by placing two fingers on his lips. Suddenly a look of realization crossed Inuyasha's features and he immediately asked, "Did I hurt you?"
Taking a deep breath Kagome flung herself into his welcoming arms and she wrapped hers around him. Raising her head she stared into Inuyasha's golden orbs as if searching his soul. Inuyasha grinned sheepishly and said, "I guess we're never gonna finish that stupid talk, huh?" Kagome laughed and mused in wonder about how he always knew how to make her feel safe again.
Releculantly pulling away they headed back to the village in respectable silence, each pondering on their own problems. Crossing his arms Inuyasha thought deeply about his recently increasing demon transformations and how Kagome is gonna be in danger every time they are alone. That's all the more reason for me to leave her. I don't deserve her and, even if I did, she wouldn't be safe around me… Lifting his gaze he watched the back of her head wondering what she was thinking about.
Great, he's staring at the back of my head again… didn't he learn the first time not to do that? It makes me feel, paranoid. Kagome decided to ignore it for the moment and if the staring continued, she would turn around and cause him to go deaf. Resuming her attention to the nearing village, she thought again about her unusual situation. What do I do about his demon side? It doesn't creep me out, it just… is evil and even though it might care about me a little, it still despises everyone else. Kagome stole a quick glance at Inuyasha who was no longer staring at her head but now at the ground, as if he were thinking deeply.
Even if he is bipolar, I love him and his demon side could never get in the way of that.Kagome gave herself a reality check. It doesn't really matter though, he's going to go off anyways… Reaching Kaede's hut, she walked in through the door to find everyone having lunch. "Hey Kagome!" they said in unison and Kagome raised a questioning eyebrow. "Well you guys are in a good mood!"
Inuyasha walked in and everyone smiled happily at him like they did to Kagome. "Something wrong with you guys' faces or what?" he asked snidely and all of their smiles fell quickly. Sitting by Kagome he said, "What did I miss? Why are they all so… happy?"
Again everyone smiled warmly at them and Kagome whispered to Inuyasha, "It's kinda scary…" Inuyasha snorted in amusement at her comment but then added seriously, "Yeah, it is."
"Alright what did you guys get into, spill it or else we will make you spill it." Inuyasha threatened and their smiles only grew. Suddenly Kagome realized that kinda smug grin, they had seen something, but what? Standing up she pointed a finger at them and said, "You guys saw something; what did you see?"
At that moment Inuyasha realized their smiles too and he angrily added, "Tell us now!" Miroku glanced at Sango and turned to Kagome. "We saw your little moment," he said in triumph and he high-fived Sango who was laughing madly. At their confused faces, Sango explained, "You know, don't deny it. We saw your little kiss."
Kagome paled until she practically was the color of her white school uniform and thought frantically, Oh no! Don't say anything! However the 'explanation' only served to make Inuyasha more confused, bless his little oblivious soul. Shippo walked to Inuyasha and said, "Remember when Kagome leaned in and kissed you right now? How could you forget dolt head!"
The color returned full force for Kagome and went even further as her whole face turned as red as a tomato. Inuyasha realized what Shippo had said and turned to Kagome, "Oh really?" Kagome's blush faded a little bit but she was still flushed.
"I think Kagome has some explaining to do to all of us," Inuyasha said, his gaze centered on the nervous priestess before him. Kagome crossed her arms stubbornly and retorted, "I did nothing of the sort, you guys must have been hallucinating." She checked quickly to her audience and found that none of them believed her. Sighing she sat down and confessed, "As Inuyasha knows, he transformed into a demon a little earlier today at the well. That was probably when you saw me kiss him."
Sango put a finger to her head and exclaimed, "OH! We were in a bush behind Inuyasha so we didn't notice he had even transformed…" Miroku nodded and said, "That makes sense."
Inuyasha still kept his gaze on Kagome and urged her on, "And?" Kagome inhaled and began again, "W-well you had transformed so I decided to try to get you to revert back. Long story short, I kissed you in order for you to come back…" Blushing madly at the thoughts that rushed into his mind at the possibility of Kagome kissing him, and angry at the fact she had preformed such on act on his demon side, Inuyasha just muttered and 'oh' and leaned against Kaede's wall.
"So where is the old hag?" Inuyasha asked, hoping to change the subject. Miroku relaxed and answered, "You know, some priestess business…"
Inuyasha looked to him humorously and said, "In other words you don't know right?" Miroku shifted uncomfortably and stuttered, "Well, I wouldn't go as far as to say that…"
Kagome was relieved beyond words that her friends hadn't pushed her further for details, and she sagged down into a sitting position on the floor. Her gaze trailed to Inuyasha, who was paying attention to something Miroku was saying, but he sensed her eyes on him and turned.
Their gazes locked briefly before Kagome, embarrassed, averted her eyes. The blush subsided as a more sobering thought overtook her mind. What was she going to do with Inuyasha on their last days together?
Ooooooo you guys must really despise me right now. Needles to say I will remind you this is an Inu/Kag story and will remain an Inu/Kag story for forever and ever.
No Inu/Kikyo.
Ugh, just typing that made me want to puke.
I really don't like that dead witch.
But, on some level I feel a bit of sympathy for her unfortunate past that ended in tragedy, and that her soul is tainted with haunting memories.
But that doesn't mean she had to be such a cold bitch like she usually is in the episodes.
Enough Kikyo bashing! I'm sorry to all you Kikyo fans who are reading this. (By the way, if you're a Kikyo fan… why are you reading this?)
-kikyohater92-