Chapter three:

Almost a Tragic End.

FLASHBACK

Kagome, will you ummmm, marry me?

END OF FLASHBACK

Before Kagome could answer Inuyasha stood up and gripped the Tetsaiga very tightly he pushed Kagome back behind the largest tree and unsheathed his sword. But it was too late. There was a blinding light and Inuyasha was thrown back about 30 feet. Kagome kept behind the tree, thinking about what had happened to her only love. The blinding light came again this time straight for Kagome. Almost like an reflex Inuyasha got up and sheilded Kagome from the light. This time, he wasn't so lucky he was thrown and wacked into a tree. This time he didn't get up. Blood was dripping from his body. Kagome was about to cry, thinking that her love was dead. But she couldn't go out into the open. She waited and waited and finally the demon that attacked her love, left the currently bloody scene. Kagome ran out, and kneeled by Inuyasha's side.

Coughing up blood, he asked more in pain this time , ''K-Kagome w-will y-you m-mar-marry me?''

Tears dropped down from her beautiful face as she replied ''Yes.''

''Thank you Kagome.''

The half-demon's eyes that were usually amber were now faded and in deep pain.

Kagome screamed as loud as she could.

At camp, Sango, Miroku, Kirara, and Shippo, all heard the scream. They ran and flew as fast as their legs could carry them and found Kagome telling Inuyasha to,

''Hold on, Hold on, HOLD ON INUYASHA!!!!''

Sobbing now Kagome told Sango everything. The proposal, the light, the terror and everything came out. Miroku did what he could to help Inuyasha, but the chances were slim.

Inuyasha was in a lot of pain. But before he closed his eyes he reached into his shirt slowly, winced and produced a small, damaged black box. He reached out to Kagome. Kagome gently took it from his hands and opened it. It was a ring, covered with diamonds made from Inuyasha's ''adamant barrage.'' Kagome smiled a small smile, and Inuyasha's body fell limp. He was still breathing for Kagome's sake. They flew him to Kaede's village. Kaede shook her head, and said ''Ye need to take care of him Kagome. He will do everything in his power to protect you.''

'' I know, which is why I am leaving in the morning for my time.''

''Hmm?''

''Well Kaede, I am going back to my time for a little while. I am going to visit my mother, and my friends. But don't tell Inuyasha.''

'' Whatever you say, Child.''

In the morning, Kagome told Sango and Miroku she was going home for a few days. They nodded and said ''By all means, Lady Kagome.''

She walked to the Bone Eater's Well and jumped in. Kagome landed on the floor in her time, inside the Higurashi shrine. She climbed out and headed for the house. As soon as she came in, her mother rushed to her.

Hugging, the two said hello, and greeted each other. Sota and Grandpa came and they hugged her too. It had been a month since she came home and her family had thought she was gone. Now that she was back, they were very happy. For a week, Kagome stayed at her time and when the week was up, she packed her things and headed back.

By the time she got back, Inuyasha was still weak but was able to walk now. She rejoiced inside to see her beloved half- demon alive and well enough that he wasn't sputtering blood every time he opened his mouth. Inuyasha walked away from camp with Kagome. This time the lecherous monk, the demon slayer, the fire cat, and the fox demon, followed them.

''Kagome, remember before I passed out, I gave you a box, and I was wondering if you accepted. ''

''Inuyasha, I said it once and I will say it again. YES !!!!! ''

Inuyasha smiled but before they could continue on celebrating Naraku appeared.