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Chapter 3: Secrets

Kagome finally met Shippou in the next clearing, when he ran straight at her, slamming into her chest as usual. 'Even though he's gotten bigger he still acts like the child I met a few years ago' she thought with a smile. Looking down at him she could tell he was saying something and paid closer attention to him.

"Kagome I thought that Sesshomaru took you away from us, I was going to get InuYasha but I didn't want to lose you so I followed so I can could find where he took you. Then I could tell the others and we could save you." He said in all of this until he needed to stop and take a breath to continue. Even before he could she moved a hand over his head in reassurance and began to speak.

"As you can see Shippou I'm alright and thank you for worrying, what you did was brave and the right thing to do." She paused for a moment to look at him with a smile and continued. "But Sesshomaru just wanted to talk to me and we needed time alone. I'm sorry if I worried you." Looking very sad that she had and hugged him tighter to her. After a moment she let go of him and they began to walk back towards the village, before they were there Shippou spoke again.

"Mama, what did he want to talk to you about? Is he going to attack us again?" he then paused and stopped walking waiting for her answer. Kagome stopped also, it was now completely dark out and she knew if they hesitated any longer there was still a chance of attack. Inuyasha had cleared the forest of demons some time ago. Yet there was still a chance a rouge demon passing through could attack them. Not wanting to linger any further she decided she would start to tell him.

"Well Shippou I wanted to tell you all at the same time, but I will tell you a little, ok?" turning to him, closing her eyes, she continued. "We are going to live with Sesshomaru, you and I, and take care of Rin." Finishing waiting for the obvious explosion to come, but found that after several moments none came. Opening her eyes she saw he just stood there staring at the ground. "What's wrong Shippou? I like to know what you think since I will not leave without you." Trying to encourage him to answer, if Shippou would not come with her she would be very lonely even with Rin.

"What if he does something to you? I'm too young to protect you, even though I try I can't take him on." He said with a whimper, which caused her to smile, she was beginning to get worried that he wouldn't come. Smiling once again she moved to him, pulling him close to her, which wasn't hard now, since his full height came to her waist now. Comforting him the best she could she continued to explain to him.

"He will not hurt us, we made a deal and he needs me, so there is nothing to worry about, in fact he has a surprise just for you." She said smiling hoping to cheer him with her mood. Sure she was a little worried but that was her concern not his, she wanted him to have the benefits of the experience without fear. When he returned her smile and was calmer they continued their journey, Kagome still in deep thought. Now how to break the news to everyone else, especially Inuyasha.

Two days later

'Only one more day left and he will be here for me, at least my family knows where I will be, but Inuyasha's reaction was not to be expected. In fact he did not say a word which everyone thought was strange. I wonder what he's planning. Yeah right as if he is, he has Kikyo on the brain. Still it would be nice if he at least said something, even if he called me a bitch as he used to long ago. At least things would fell a little normal, but Inuyasha just got everyone a little worried.' Coming out of her musings, she saw the setting sun in the distance where she sat by the tree.

She could hear Sango and Miroku in another argument in the village. Everyone had accepted after some time that she needed to do this and take care of Rin. Knowing that with their help over the years her miko powers had improved and she learned to fight, so she could take care of herself. Yet she did not tell them exactly the whole truth and didn't like that she kept it from them. If they known they would have protested more than they already had.

"One more day…" she signed to herself, so caught up in her musings, she noticed a little late that Inuyasha was coming. Preparing herself to meet him she sat up straighter against the tree. When he appeared out of tree across from her, she watched him descend to the ground in front of her. When he landed he stopped and stared at her not saying a word, in the past year they came to understand each other better. Sometimes not even having to speak to each other. His eyes were questioning her, and she in return did the same. Finally he moved to sit beside her, once positioned she leaned her head on his shoulder. Neither moved for some time and sat watching the descending sun through the opening in the trees until it was gone.

"Kagome?" he paused looking at her, she moved her head off his shoulder to look at him. "Why are you leaving? Why aren't you telling us what the reason is?" he asked now looking at her more intently. She knew this was coming and still couldn't figure how to explain it to him. Yet it was time to face it and so she tried the best she could.

"Well you see I have been in need of a change for some time now, I just need something different. My life in the future will never be the same as it was and the interests I once had are no longer there. Now that the jewel is complete, I can come here anytime and travel between both worlds. And with Naraku's defeat there is no fight or journeys, even though I did not like being the object of every youkai. I still need something more and what that is I still do not know." She paused for a moment gaining her breath and gathering her thoughts. Looking back towards the sky, the moon shining down on them she continued on. "Sesshomaru happened along at the right time with an offer that at any time I couldn't refuse and possibly the change I need. Maybe helping Rin learn about her world and about her heritage might help to lead me in the right direction." She stopped not knowing what else to say to him.

After a moment she looked back at Inuyasha and he was looking at his claws. He had a pensive look on his face. The look on hisface worried her a little, Inuyasha only looked this concerned only once before. That was the time he sent her back to her time to keep her safe and luckily Shippou had entered the well to reach her. What if he was planning on sending her back because he thought she would be safer from Sesshomaru. Thinking about what he was thinking, she didn't catch him speaking to her.

"Did you hear me Kagome?" "I'm sorry Inuyasha, what did you say, I was thinking." She became more focused on him to pay attention.

"I said that I support you, but promise me something." He looked at her intently to make sure he had her attention. "Yes Inuyasha what is it?"

"Promise me that you will come back to us, we care about you and…" he grabbed her shoulders make eye contact. "I care about you. You're my bestfriend and I don't want to lose you." With that he released her and stood, looking down at her once more he gave her his hand. She took it and stood until she was facing him, still a little shocked. In the past two years they became closer and he shared more. Still he never told her something like this. It made her proud that he could open up that way. She believed him; yes she lost faith when she saw him with Kikyo. Faith in his judgement in life and faith in his character. Still with these words she would not lose faith in their friendship.

He pulled her closer to him and jumped up into the tree, positioning them on his favorite branch. The only place he ever took Kagome and no one else, she was closer to him than anyone. She was his friend, even after he tried to kill her, called her many names, still she stuck by him. No one not even Kikyo had been that loyal to him since his mother's death. Even though he was with Kikyo now, she had tried to kill him still after knowing Naraku had deceived them. Yet the love for her never died and he couldn't turn his back on her. So he stayed with her to work through all their problems of mistrust, and tried to help her love again.

Through it all Kagome stayed by his side, he wasn't stupid enough to not have known her feelings long ago. Yet she loved him enough to see him happy and set him free to be with Kikyo the woman she hated. With good reason, he knew she tried to kill her before but ignored it. He had apologized some time ago; still he could never forgive himself for his behavior towards her.

If Kagome needed a change he loved her enough to help her find her way even if it was with his brother. Kagome never knew that he loved her, but loved Kikyo more. In fact he still loved both but he had to make a decision, and he chose Kikyo. The others had called him stupid to chose a dead thing over life, but Kagome stood by him. All these things increased his love for her, yet he stood by Kikyo. After a while Kagome accepted her change also, yet he knew some of the hatred was still there. She tolerated her for him and he would be forever grateful.

Coming out of his thoughts, he heard her sigh and relax against him still gazing at the sky. Every time they sat like this it always felt right to him, but there was never time to think about it. Now looking at the girl who's back faced him, he smiled; this would be the last time for awhile that they could sit like this.

"Inuyasha?" she asked moving a little to relax some more. "MMH" he replied still looking at her. "You know this will be the last time for awhile that we can sit like this, right?" she asked now trying to turn and look at him. He helped her turn and not fall from her spot. "Thanks, yet you know if you would rather be with Kikyo right now I don't mind. This little bit of time together was great." She smiled at him, she knew he was thinking the whole time. Some about herself and about Kikyo, what he was thinking exactly she wasn't sure. Still if he wanted to be with Kikyo right now, she wouldn't stop him. Like she said the time they had together was enough and she was glad.

"Feh… It's alright, besides I rather be her with my bestfriend right now, but thanks." He turned away from her, he didn't want to talk about anything right now, just relax. Kagome picking up on the hint complied and repositioned herself again. Leaning her head back on his shoulder, they gazed at the moon and stars once more.

Later that night

(Music for this section: Kagome and Inuyasha)

Kagome awoke to beautiful music and someone singing coming through the forest. It sounded like a flute, but where it was coming from she did not know. Looking to her side she saw InuYasha was still asleep and that was strange. Surely the sound would have awoken him by now, yet he was sleeping. Something wasn't right here, she went to wake him, and then sakura blossoms fluttered around them and she fell unconscious onto his chest.

Kagome sat in the clearing, nothing but darkness all around her. She wasn't frightened, but worried where Inuyasha had gone. They were in the tree before, where was she now. Then a glow in the distance started moving towards her, she prepared for the attack. But as soon as it was in front of her the glow lessened and there was Inuyasha. He sat beside her, and she tried to speak but couldn't, yet she heard his voice. And realized he was speaking to her in her mind. But how could he do that he never had that kind of power.

"Kagome look at me, I need you, please don't leave me." He pleaded pulling her to him, hugging her tight. She wasn't sure what to do so she hugged him back, at which a light engulfed them. Something sparked between them, and the music she heard earlier was now louder. She had this urge to kiss him and before she could react, he kissed her. She didn't resist him; she gave into his passion that he poured into the kiss.

He began to run his hands over her body, feeling her; she had to have more. She kissed his neck and licked him there, which made him push her down on the ground. Climbing on top of her, he kissed down her jaw and neck. Moving his hands to her shirt pushing it above her breasts. He looked back at her with such desire, and she spoke to him, as he had done with her mind.

"Please" and with that word he lowered his mouth to her chest, kissing around her breasts, trying to take off her bra. When it wouldn't budge he sliced it with his claws, careful not to hurt her. His eyes focused on her now exposed breasts, gazing at them and then back at her. She smiled at him, and with her open blessing he took his hand and began to massage them. She moaned her pleasure, moving her hands to his head losing them in the silvery mass.

She moaned louder when she felt his warm mouth enclose over her right nipple. She felt the other respond to the desire it caused that flowed through her. She ran he hands down his back trying to make him closer to her. She had to have more, then she felt his other hand play with the exposed nipple while he suckled the other. She was in ecstasy, she needed him and she felt his need against her thigh.

When he moved away she whimpered and saw him smile. He undid the buttons to the skirt she was wearing, which was longer than her school uniform. Then he took off his clothing also and lay on top of her. He kissed her once again, his fingers playing with her nipples, causing her to moan in his mouth. When he felt she was ready he moved himself lower to her. Taking both of her legs and pushing them up, while spreading her legs. She closed her eyes preparing herself for what she knew would come next, he would take her. Yet she was surprised when she felt his mouth over her sex, then his tongue licking at her entrance. She couldn't stop the cry that escaped her, especially when his tongue moved inside of her. Plus with his hands moving up to her nipples and kneading them once more.

Once she began to feel her orgasm, he stopped and moved himself over her again. She could feel his hardened member at her entrance. She wanted it and needed it, "Please Inu now", she begged him. He smiled at her and kissed her and she felt him start to move closer and the tip touching her entrance.

Suddenly the music that was playing stopped along with the singing, and it caught her attention, and apparently Inuyasha's also. They both looked around and it was no longer a dark void, they were on the ground by the tree, naked. It was still night, getting closer to dawn in fact. They looked at each other and their situation. They both blushed and Inuyasha moved away from her.

Finding their clothes they grabbed them and began to get dressed, neither saying a word. Kagome had trouble getting dressed since, he ripped her bra apart and the shirt she wore would let all know she did not have on a covering underneath. Noticing this Inuyasha moved to her, waiting for her to notice his presence beside her.

"I'm sorry Kagome, I could have been more careful." Still not really looking at her, he spoke again.

"Do you know what happened?" She looked at him then, remembering the music and Inuyasha lack on acknowledgement.

"Yes I awoke to music in the forest and looked at you. You lay there asleep not hearing it at all. I went to wake you then I blacked out, and then found myself in the a dark void and you came…" she paused and lowered her voice "well you know the rest." She turned away, not able to look at him anymore.

"Do you remember how the music sounded?" " Yes I do…" and she hummed it for him.

Not long into her rendition, he grabbed her and put his hand to her mouth. She stopped instantly, trying to look at him. Once he knew she stopped he let go and began to pant. This confused her why would he react like that, unless he knew who was behind the music.

Before she could ask, he answered the question for her. "Don't repeat that ever, I remember that sound from long ago. I never knew if it was a demon or a witch or whatever that caused it. But when I awoke I had taken a woman and bedded with her. I was too young then to really know what happened. Still I stayed with the woman for awhile until the villagers came. I was gone hunting, I was still young and learning how to fight bigger enemies and so I practiced everyday. While I was away they took her away, when I returned they told me to never return. Somehow I knew she never became with child, now I know the scent. Yet I was reluctant to leave, because I never really knew if we had or not. As time went on I forgot the feeling I had the next morning and never once thought about that time again." He paused to look at her, he knew she was watching him. "Then when I finally bedded with another female, I couldn't compare the feelings to know, but now I do." He stopped again to sit down, head down not looking at her. She moved to sit beside him, wanting to comfort him.

"Inuyasha that was long ago, but at least you lived through it." She touched his arm to lend her strength, not sure what else to say.

"Kagome, while we slept I was dreaming about you, and then the memory of that time came to me. I guess it was the music but I remembered. Then instead of the girl it was you and I had to have you. The voice was telling me to take you, then the music stopped. And there we were, when I asked you to repeat the sound it caused the wave of feeling I felt that time again starting to take over."

"How's that possible I don't have the power to make the magic work." She asked, it couldn't be possible.

"But you forget you have miko powers, your power could easily make it happen. That's why I stopped you." They both sat there and thought about the events.

'She needs to leave, if this could happen once then what if it happens again? I can't be loyal to Kikyo if this could happen. Besides Kagome is my friend I don't want o hurt her.' He thought looking at the trees around them.

"Inuyasha, lets just forget about it, were friends right and we can over come this right? Lets just go back to the hut and prepare for my departure with Sesshomaru later ok?" she said with a smile trying to put the nights events behind her. She knew it was neither of their faults and there was nothing they could do to take it back. At least they didn't go all the way, they were friends and their friendship was strong.

Standing, she gave Inuyasha her hand and helped him up, then hugged him. He returned her hug and then moved off to the village. Kagome needed to get back and changed before anyone knew what happened. Or before Miroku saw her shirt, she was in no mood for his lechery today.

The Reviews

I wasnt going to address any reviews in chapters 3 &4 but I went on line to check and see where all my stories fell for the updates on 4/08 and found them in the 200 area. So I guess I could answer some reviews, in case you might not have seen the chapter2 update posted on 4/08.

To ShellBabe my favorite reviewer, thanks for still being there and sticking with the stories, plus to let you know i have read some of yours. Great stories and I plugged a few on my website in the in Recommended reads for and MediaMiner.

vlauback: got you just forgot to send everyone the update on chappy 2, you will receive one for these chappies. By the way I have come across some of your stories on Media, pretty good.

Arella, Ooga, legolas-babe,Lady Kaiba,lilfrozenfire and the rest who advised to update soon, because of you i contined writing all day yesterday and part of the night to get these chapters out. But lilfrozenfire helped you all out with the sugar on top, I love sugar.

also a brief mention to Kawaiikitsune, As anyone who has read my stories know I have a special place for kitsunes in my stories, so seening your name encouraged me also.

DragonQueen: I agree its time for him now its been two years in my story, its time for him to start maturing. You never know he might get a girlfriend in this story if everyone asks.

Melody: Thank you for your review, I felt the same on some occasions, yet I cant resist a Kag and Inu fic, but I always thought maybe Kag needed someone more mature to be with.

ON A FINAL NOTE:
I WAS ASKED VIA E-MAIL IF I WOULD WRITE A KOUGA/KAGOME FIC OR A KIKYO/KAGOME.
THE ANSWER IS VERY MUCH OF A NO.

I CANNOT WRITE KOUGA IN ANYTHING, AND THE IDEA OF KIKYO AND KAGOME MAKES ME SICK

I WOULD HOWEVER WRITE ONE ABOUT MIROKU/KAGOME OR KAGOME/ANOTHER FEMALE
AND POSSIBLY A INUYASHA/SESSHOMARU.

IF I EVER DO THEY WILL BE STRICTLY POSTED TO MY WEBSITE AND NOT OR MEDIAMINER.

LAST THING, IF ANYONE KNOWS WHY IS NOT SENDING THE REVIEWS ANYMORE, PLEASE NOTIFY ME, I ONLY GO ONLINE NOW JUST TO UPDATE THE STORIES AND NOTHING ELSE. HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS.