Inuyasha kept guard watching out for any demons. He didn't want his friend to get attacked, or worse. But of course with him there nothing would happen to her. It wasn't until later when Kikyou actually woke up. He jumped down from his tree, and joined her on the ground.

"So you finally decided to wake up?"

"Why, whats wrong?"

"Nothing."

Unknowing to the children were two pairs of eyes watching them. But with Inuyasha's senses he was able to pick up on something. Kikyou watched as her friend sniffed the air, his ears twitching. She thought that it was just the cutest sight. She couldn't help but smile at him.

"What, what is it?" Inuyasha wondered.

"Its just, your ears are too cute."

He didn't want to be called cute, he hated it.

"No they're not. Someone's watching us." he added.

Kikyou looked in the direction of where he had been looking. She couldn't say that he was making it up. After all he was a half demon, his senses were sharper than hers. Then she wondered who would be watching them. Only one person came to mind. When Inuyasha turned his attention elsewhere, Kikyou noticed him standing there. She opened her mouth to say something. He put his finger up to his lips to silence her.

"I have to go." she said finally.

"Why."

She stood up to leave but he held on to her arm. He didn't know why he wanted her to stay so badly. Maybe it was because she would be safer with him. Either way he just wanted her to stay.

"Inuyasha, I'm sorry but I have to go."

"Not until you tell me..."

He turned his attention to her arm several bruises on them. He looked up at her, and she avoided his gaze. Inuyasha wanted to know what happened to her. And why hadn't she told him about this before.

"Kikyou what happened to you?"

"Nothing, I just fell so don't worry."

He of course did not believe that, not for a second. Someone had obviously did this to her. Just thinking of someone hurting Kikyou made him angry.

"Liar who did this to you?"

She finally managed to break free of his grip. It really wasn't a big deal, maybe she even deserved those bruises. She knew Inuyasha would be upset if anything happened to her. Kikyou knew that he did not believe that she had actually fallen. There was no way she could have got those bruises by accident.

"Inuyasha I'm fine really, its no big deal."

"Why won't you just tell me who did that to you, I'll make them pay for hurting you."

She looked up into his golden eyes. She didn't want him to go fight for her. Kikyou just didn't want to see him hurt, just like he didn't want to see her hurt.

"I should go."

Kikyou ran off before Inuyasha could say anything else. Maybe it was best if he left her alone for awhile. Kikyou would have to tell him on her own. It was obvious that he would not get an answer out of her. Kikyou ran and then she stopped after awhile. Only to be encountered by someone from her village.

"Kikyou?"

"Naraku."

Naraku was the son of the priest, he was only a few years older than Kikyou. And also very aware of her friendship with Inuyasha. He had been the one watching the two of them.

"Why were you with that boy. Do you know what he is?"

"He's my friend."

Kikyou backed away from Naraku, she never did like him. He was fully aware of that too, but right now he needed to get her away from Inuyasha.

"Wrong. He's an animal, a creature you shouldn't be anywhere near him."

"Your the animal Naraku." she yelled.

Just then he slapped her to the ground. He hadn't really meant to that time, but the damage was already done. She got off the ground her head down low. She really didn't like him. But had to respect him because he was the priest's son.

"Kikyou, I suggest you take that remark back."

"No its true, Inuyasha isn't the creature its always been you."

He looked surprised that she had called him a creature again. But he did not hit her again, instead he smirked.

"Well, will see what my father has to say about this. I assure you Kikyou, your finished."

It had been awhile since Inuyasha last saw Kikyou. He wasn't sure how long but it had been more than a few days. He wondered if she was alright, or if she was just avoiding him. He sat underneath the tree, the same tree he would always be in. He heard some footsteps in the distance, he soon looked up to see Kikyou.

"Kikyou where ya been?"

She did not smile at him this time. In fact she kept her head down the whole time. He started to walk towards her, never taking his eyes off her.

"Hey, whats wrong?"

"Inuyasha I came to say goodbye."

"Goodbye!"

Where was she going? Was it something that he said that made her leave. He couldn't just watch as his only friend left. Maybe there was something he could do or say to stop this.

"I have to, I don't want to leave. But the villagers know that we are friends. Inuyasha I don't want them to come after you and hurt you. So I have to go to another village."

"Kikyou?"

She couldn't control the tears that flowed freely from her eyes. She didn't want to say goodbye to her only friend. But maybe it was for the best right now. Who knows they might even see each other again. Inuyasha soon turned around angrily as reality set in. He jumped up and landed back in the tree.

"Fine go, see if I care."

"Inuyasha...I'm sorry."

"Keh! Just leave I don't care."

But the truth was he did care, actually he cared a lot. There wasn't anything he could do though, after all humans shouldn't be friends with half demons. Although the friendship was nice while it lasted. He was sure that he would never forget about Kikyou. Just as she would never forget about him.

'Inuyasha, I hope we meet again."

She did not wait for a response instead she just left. Inuyasha looked back and watched her as she left. He watched until she was completely gone from sight. He was going to miss her and he knew it. Maybe she was right and they would meet again someday.

"Kikyou I will see you again one day." he thought.

A few days later Kikyou arrived at this new village. That would mean starting over and just being alone again. At least Inuyasha was somewhere safe. She sat outside when she saw a girl about her age. She had dark hair, and brown eyes. Soon the girl came over to Kikyou.

"Your new here right?"

"Yes." Kikyou responded.

"Hi, I'm Sango."

At least Sango was nice unlike Naraku. Maybe they might end up being friends. Either way Kikyou returned her smile and told her what her name was.

"I'm Kikyou."

Don't worry everyone Inuyasha will meet up with Kikyou again. R&R