"Unnnn, what happened?" asked Kagome. All she remembered was a faint throbbing in her heart, the pain of a long-hidden fear realized. The temporary amnesia faded and the memories flooded back into her mind. The agony of the moment of Inuyasha's betrayal returned with a vengeance. Tears started to build in her eyes when she realized she was in bed, wearing her favorite pair of Pyjamas. The forest green ones with little foxes running around on them. The foxes reminded her of Shippo. "I hope Shippo's OK. And Miroku, and Sango..."
"What about Inuyasha?" asked a voice right behind Kagome.
"WAH!!" KAgome jumped around and saw her mother, looking at her with concerned eyes. "MOM! Don't surprise me like that!"
"Sorry Kagome, but I was worried... when I saw you passed out in the well house like that..." Kun-Loon was deeply concerned for Inuyasha, he was almost like another son to her. She had been subtly trying to set them up when every Inuyasha stopped by, but now, she was afraid all of her efforts had been shot to hell by some typical stupid comment made by the Hanyou. 'Great, now I need to help Kagome pick up the pieces again. When with that baka learn?' "Come on Kagome, talk to me."
Kagome explained the circumstances of her return, including the defeat of Naraku and the heartless threats of Inuyasha in terms of his obsession. During the story, the dam broke and Kagome clung to her mother, crying bitterly. While recounting her tale, Kagome felt an odd detachment from her feelings, the tears weren't those of sadness, bitterness, or anger. No, these tears were more from reflex then anything. Her emotional response to Inuyasha's actions were stunted somehow, weaker than they should have been. 'Maybe... just maybe... I've broken...'
Kun-Loon looked at her daughters clouded eyes, seeing that she was totally unprepared for anymore surprises in the near future. 'Is the jewel really that tempting? I just can't imagine Inuyasha acting like that. I wonder if I should... No, Kagome isn't ready yet. First I need to get her back on her feet.' "Kagome..., Kagome, come on, lets get you something to eat. Maybe some tea as well..."
She led Kagome to the table and busied herself preparing the tea. Several minutes later, the tea was set in front of Kagome. Kun-Loon prompted her daughter. "Drink, trust me, it will help set things into perspective." Kagome numbly took the tea and set it to her lips. One sip and her muscles relaxed. Her thoughts were calmer, not the raging storm or flat pond of earlier. Her thoughts were now more like a beach. Ebbing and flowing... but constant, helping settle her thoughts and allowing her peace, if only for now.
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TIME SKIP 2 MONTHS LATER
Since Inuyasha's betrayal, Kagome has been slowly recovering from the psychological effects of her traumatic affair. This was the only time she was betrayed by a loved one, in the "I want to kill you" kinda way. She signed up for a gym, realizing that stamina could play a huge role of future battles, if there were any... She now wore something better for physical activity then her old uniform (she passed her final year with a B).Kagome was wearing a bloody crimson tanktop and black short shorts. On her right hand she was wearing a red glove with the fingers cut down to her knuckles. On her feet were heavy duty black combat boots. Her midnight black hair was trimmed down to her shoulders.
As she was about to walk out the door she heard her mother "Kagome! Wait!" Kun-Loon walked up to her daughter, looking rather nervous. "Kagome... I have something to tell you..."
That's it! Sorry for the long wait but I am lazy and my computer time was restricted. I would like to thank by beta Sauskegirl14 for her help in choosing Kagome's Clothing. If you have any ideas, send them along!! R&R Thanks!!