If you read this story you may want to get some tissues. Especially if you read it while playing a really pretty, sad song. Which I recommend cause it really helps set the mood. But if you don't feel like crying then you may not want to do that. Here's chapter 9. enjoy.
(Recap)Kagome(Thinking): ...So I guess this is it....I guess I've lived a full life. I made good friends, I did good in school, I even fell in love. Hmp! I never thought I'd see the day. But it looks like I won't get the chance to see it through. My only regret however would be...that I never got the chance to tell Inuyasha....how much I truly cared for him...I...I'll miss you... my love.
She then slowly closed her eyes and just waited. Her soul would faded away into nothingness soon.
However because of such a large explosion, Inuyasha was knocked back from the direction he came from and was knocked far into the woods. He looked around to see where he was and he saw he wasn't too far from the mountain. He was getting ready to run back for Kagome, when suddenly he saw all these floating orbs of light all around him. He looked around and saw they were all heading toward a tree. He walked toward it and couldn't believe who it was he saw there.
Anonymous voice: ...I knew you would come.
Inuyasha(Shocked): Ki....Kikyo?
(Continuing)
Inuyasha just stared at the pale woman before him. He couldn't believe that after all this time, she was in his sights once again.
Inuyasha: I...I don't believe it....is it really you?
Kikyo: I am not a figment of your imagination, Inuyasha. I am real. And I'm here....with you.
Inuyasha: But...what are you doing here?
Kikyo: I just happened to be in the area. I was walking around when that strong sense of that 'Kagome' girl started to knock the souls right out of my body. I got as far away as I could and started to recollect them. And now I've met you here.
Inuyasha: Wait...oh my god Kagome! I have to go back!
Inuyasha was just about to run off, when Kikyo grabbed his arm. He looked back at her.
Kikyo:...Does that girl mean more to you than I do?
His eyes softened.
Inuyasha: You've asked me that question before. Has anything change between then and now?
Kikyo: Of course it has. Ever since that day, before we were about to be joined together in the netherworld I have thought only of you.
Inuyasha: Oh really? And what have you thought about exactly? How to kill me in the slowest and most painful of ways?!
Kikyo: Oh Inuyasha. Do you truly despise me this much?
Inuyasha: After you tried to kill me and Kagome? It goes without saying!
Kikyo: My dear Inuyasha. I have changed my ways. I've realized now that ever since I've been hunting out to destroy you, it has only given me grief. The only thing I wish to do now is to live the simple life of a priestess....With a loving, loyal, half demon by her side.
Inuyasha just stared at her. A hint of surprise showing through his face. He honestly didn't know what to think of Kikyo now.
Inuyasha: How do I know you're not lying?
Kikyo: What do you mean?
Inuyasha: Damnit I'm not stupid! The last time you said these things to me you shot me down with an arrow! And forced me to sleep for 50 long years! Do you realize the nightmares I had to endure for those 50 years! For the 24 hours a day I slept, I kept thinking of the betrayal you bestowed on me! And it began to fester until I could no longer stand the sound of your name! And then once you were revived you come after me! It was because of you that I became so distant! And because of you that I had lost complete and utter trust in any human!
Kikyo:...Inuyasha please I...
Inuyasha: SHUT UP!
Kikyo looked shocked.
Inuyasha: I'm not done... It was because of you that I lost all trust for any human....but I got it back. I met humans who actual cared about my well being. They didn't care or judge me by anything I had done in the past. Heh! I guess I should be thanking you.
Kikyo: Oh good. So does that mean you forgive me for what I've done? And we can start over and give our love one last try?
Inuyasha:....No way in hell...
Kikyo: WHAT?!
Inuyasha: The only reason I want to thank you is only for it was because of you that I was able to fall in love.
Kikyo looked at him somewhat bitterly.
Inuyasha: If you had never bound me to that tree 50 years ago... if it weren't for all the actions you performed on that day... I probably never would have met Kagome. And now with her in my life, I can't imagine being without her. There is no way I could bear it... You had your chance at me, and you tossed it all away the minute you shot that arrow.
Kikyo: Inuyasha please! Let me make immense for my sins towards you. Please I'll be a better woman to you.
Inuyasha glared.
Inuyasha: You're not a woman... You're a heartless dead woman's soul in a clay body....and I don't need you anymore.
Kikyo: Inuyasha! Please don't say such things to me! We could make it work if you just had a little more faith in me!
Inuyasha: I did once. And we already seen how that turned out. Now if you excuse me, there's a woman out there who truly loves me, and she needs me more than you do.
And with that, Inuyasha ran off at a fast pace to claim back the one he loves. While Kikyo stood there, trying to hold back tears that were welling up in her eyes.
Kikyo: I won't let you escape me Inuyasha. You belong to me and only me!
And at that moment, she summoned several of her soul collectors as they wrapped around her body and followed Inuyasha.
Inuyasha ran at his fastest pace. Which he doubled when he smelled the strong thick scent of Kagome's blood being scattered through the air.
Inuyasha(Thinking) Just a little while longer Kagome...and I'll be by your side once more....and I'll never leave you again....never...
(With Kagome)
It was very silent. Thankfully for her, Koga wasn't killed from the attack and he and Sesshomaru took their fight into the woods, far away from her.
Her breathing has become very staggered. She keeps have hot and cold flashes, and her vision has become very blurry. But she continued to just lie there in peace, waiting to be taking away to the netherworld. Her eyes started to well up with tears.
Kagome(thinking): The only reason I would be sad for my death, would be only because I didn't get to see Inuyasha one last time.
But as that thought crossed her mind, she heard her name being called over the horizon. She slowly and very weakly flipped herself over to lie on her stomach. Which cause more blood to ooze out of her head wound. Her vision was really blurry at this point. The main thing she could see was a red suit running toward her.
Kagome: ...Could it be...?
Inuyasha: KAGOME!
Kagome(Thinking) Its him...I can't believe it.
A small smile started to form across her face. But it soon faded the minute she saw someone swoop down from the air, grab Inuyasha by the arm and kissed him forcefully.
Kagome tried her best to clear her vision, but it was no good. So she transferred some of her purification powers to her eyes. And in no time at all, she was able to see. But at that very moment, she had wished she was blind. As she saw Inuyasha lock lips with Kikyo. And worst of all, Inuyasha wasn't doing anything about it
She couldn't believe that after everything she had been through, he was doing this to her...again! She wouldn't stand for.
Kagome: No! I won't let this happen again! I won't get my heart stomped on by some stupid clay doll!
Kagome then smashed her fists into the ground, and with her last bit of spiritual power, she sent an electrifying blast through the dirt and straight to Kikyo, where it gave her a painful electrifying shock. She screamed out in pain as the shocked ruptured through her body. It was so powerful it even shocked Inuyasha a little. Kikyo fell to the ground unconscious. Kagome, now completely weak and powerless, rolled over on her back and collapsed on the ground, trying to hang on.
Inuyasha was in a bit of shock. He couldn't believe what happen. But was really happy it did happen. He couldn't get Kikyo off for nothing in the world. He really appreciated Kagome's help. And with that, he ran over to her. He ran to her with a smile, for he was happy to see her. But it soon faded once he saw the dreadful condition she was in.
Inuyasha: Oh my god...Kagome!
Inuyasha kneeled down and picked up her frail body and laid her head on his lap. Endless amounts of blood began to fall on his hands and drip through his fingers. Her body was starting to get a lot paler. If something wasn't done soon he was for sure that she would die.
Inuyasha: Kagome....Kagome! Come on damnit wake up! I know you can hear me baby, open your eyes!
And to Inuyasha's relief she did open her eyes. But they already started to look faded.
Inuyasha: Oh my god...it's gonna be ok Kagome, I promise. I'll get you to Kaede's right away and she'll fix you up and...
Kagome: Inuyasha...
He looked at her, eyes slightly glistening.
Kagome: Don't bother...I've already lost too much blood...It's too late for me.
He gasped and held onto her tighter.
Inuyasha: Don't talk like that! I promised you I would always protect you! I told you I wouldn't let you die! I'm not going to break those promises to you!
Kagome just smiled. Inuyasha looked at her surprised, sad, and angry.
Inuyasha: Why are you smiling?! You're dying Kagome! There nothing you should be happy about!
Kagome: It's just that...I never thought I would see you...worrying about me...
Inuyasha looked surprised.
Kagome: I remember a few months back when I first met you, you didn't care if I was eaten by demons or not. And now...you seem to be more worried about me now than ever.
Inuyasha: OF COURSE I'M WORRYIED! I GOT THE WOMAN I LOVE MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF DYING IN MY ARMS! AND SHE'S FUCKING SMILING ABOUT IT!!
Kagome: (laughs) You still haven't changed, Inuyasha.
Inuyasha: What do you mean?! I've changed a lot!
Kagome: No you haven't. You're still the same confused, little half demon I saw when I first met you. I can't even believe you would say you love me after what I just saw you do.
Inuyasha: What? With Kikyo?! That was nothing! She kissed me!
Kagome: Yeah...and I didn't see you do anything to stop her...It's obvious to me now...that you've finally made your choice. Now I can finally move on....and you can stop toying around with my heart...
Inuyasha: Kagome I wasn't toying around with your heart. Kikyo means absolutely nothing to me. Everything I've told you, everything I've said...its all real! I didn't lie about any of it....you mean so much to me Kagome. Honestly...I don't know what I would ever do without you.
Kagome: You're only saying that because I'm dying.
Inuyasha: No Kagome. I'm saying it because I want you to know. I feel that you deserve to. I feel like all this time, I've been holding a secret from you. I felt that you already knew how passionate I felt about you. I thought that you could tell through my actions, but I see now that it wasn't enough. I shouldn't just show you...I should also tell you. So I will right now.
Kagome:...Inuyasha...
Inuyasha:...Kagome Higurashi. I stand in front of your sight as of right now to tell you that I...am in uncontrollably, inexplicitly, unbelievably, and madly in love with you.
If you thought she was crying before, waterfall tears are pouring down her eyes now. Her eyes sparkled with sheer bliss as she smiled at him with a smile that showed true happiness.
Kagome:...I don't believe it. I never thought I'd see the day when you, or any man in general, would ever say something like that to me. I always thought that men were always so self sufficient, either that or they were very choosey. And every time I saw a woman with a man on their arm I always thought they were lucky. For that man found enough value in her that he was willing to spend the rest of his life with her. And it was the same for her.
Inuyasha's eyes glistened a little as she continued.
Kagome: And...I always thought to myself that I would never be able to experience that kind of joy. For I never saw myself with the same qualities that all the other women seemed to have. Some were smart, some were loyal, some were responsible, diligent, loving, and even beautiful. And I was pretty positive I would never be able to find someone of my own just because I was sure I didn't have any of those things...but then you came along... And you found a quality in me that I apparently haven't seen my whole life. Now I've found someone...who actually loves me... for me.
Inuyasha: ...Don't talk so lowly of yourself. Any man would be crazy not to see more than a hundred good qualities in you. And it sucks for them cause I saw them first.
She laughed a little.
Inuyasha: Look Kagome. Don't think you deserve anything less than perfection. You're a beautiful woman Kagome. You shouldn't think any less of yourself. If it had never came from me...it would have came from someone else, confessing how much he loved you. You're too precious of a woman for any man to deny you of what you truly deserve...the love that you've always wanted. And hopefully...I can be the one to give it to you.
Kagome:...I would like that, Inuyasha...
He smiled. But then suddenly she started to cough violently. Blood started to leek through her lips. And Inuyasha hadn't noticed but her wounds opened up even wider. She was bleed twice as much as before.
Inuyasha: Oh my god! Hang on Kagome!
He then lifted her up in his arms and started to run back to Kaede's village.
Kagome: Inuyasha please...it's too late! Don't worry about me anymore.
Inuyasha: Don't talk like that! You are going to live, you hear me?! I'll be damned if I let you die this way!!
He ran at break neck speed back to Kaede's village where Sango, Miroku, and Shippo were awaiting their arrival. Inuyasha burst through the shades and everybody gasped.
Sango: Oh my god! What happened?!
Inuyasha: No time to explain! Where's Kaede?!
Shippo: Is she alright?!
Inuyasha: Where is she?!!
Kaede then came in from the other room, wiping off her hands.
Kaede: My goodness. What be all the commotion child?
Kaede's question was soon answered when she saw Kagome in his arms on the verge of death.
Inuyasha: Please....help her...
Kaede: Bring ye child into the next room, then come back and wait out here. I will do the best that I can.
Inuyasha followed Kaede into the next room and laid her down on the mat, but she reached out to him and held on tightly to his shirt. Her eyes glistened as she looked at him.
Kagome:...Inuyasha.
He held onto her hand as tightly as he could. He could tell she was scared.
Inuyasha: Don't be afraid Kagome. I promise you everything will be fine. Be strong for me, ok?
She simply nodded her head and he kissed her as passionately as ever. Then he slowly and hesitantly let go of her hand, not wanting to let go but knowing that he had to. He then walked back into the other room. And waited.
He sat there with his friends for hours at a time. His true loves blood utterly staining his kimono and making it a darker red. He could hear her screaming. He could smell the scent of her tears. He couldn't imagine all the pain she must be going through. If she were in her times, it would be much different. But time was running out. He had to go somewhere closer in order to try to save her. But still, he could never forgive himself for causing her so much pain.
He continually stared at his hands that were stained red with her blood, and he kept praying to himself that she would see this through. And he prayed that their relationship could start where it left off and grow into something bigger...something more. But at that moment his heart started to beat faster as he heard Kaede walking into the room, wiping blood off her hands
Inuyasha: How is she?!
Kaede just look at him for a second and then simply just shook her head. His eyes widened.
Kaede: I am sorry. The wounds were far too severe. And she could barely take the pain of the operation. I wasn't even able to finish. Please...forgive me.
Inuyasha: ...No...It can't be.
Kaede: I am truly sorry child.
Inuyasha: NO! KAGOME!
He ran into the next room.
Sango(With tears in her eyes): Kaede...are you sure?
Kaede: Yes. Ye child will be gone within the hour.
Inuyasha looked around and saw nothing but blood splattered all over the floor. Along with blood stained bandages, needles, and towels. And in the middle of the room, laid a very pale Kagome. Inuyasha rushed to her and grabbed her hand and held onto it tightly.
Inuyasha: Kagome! Please speak to me....please! Don't leave me like this!
Kagome slightly opened her faded eyes and looked at him. Then she smiled. Inuyasha's eyes started to get glossy.
Inuyasha: DON'T SMILE AT ME AS IF EVERYTHINGS OK! LOOK AT YOU!!
Kagome: Inuyasha...it's alright. I think...this is what I wanted all along...
Inuyasha: ...What are you saying?
Kagome:...Heh...my life hasn't exactly been a wonderful experience. And I'm tired....I'm so very tired of being chased around all the time as if I was some sort of prize. Some sort of worthless prize that can be tossed around at the flip of a dime. Without me around, you can finally live a more peaceful, carefree life.
Inuyasha: Don't say that! I don't care if my life isn't peaceful for the rest of my life! I need you! I don't know what I'd do with you...
Kagome: I'm sure you'll find your way. And maybe if you're lucky. You'll fall in love again...with someone who is more worthy and more beautiful... like you are.
Inuyasha: You are the ONLY one for me Kagome! I love only you and everything about you! No one could ever take your place! Never!
Kagome: ...Then I hope that your life is filled with nothing but happiness and peace. Please just promise me one thing...promise me you'll live your life to the fullest...I never did and now... I'm regretting it..
Inuyasha: Kagome please don't talk like that! You still have the chance to do everything you've always wanted! You have a full life ahead of you! I love you Kagome! I won't let you leave me!
Kagome: Please take care of yourself...and the others. I'll miss you...and I...I...I love you Inuyasha...
Her eyes slowly closed. Her skin became cold...and the grip on Inuyasha's hand loosened. Inuyasha looked at her completely heartbroken...then he burst out into tears.
Inuyasha: NO! KAGOME! COME BACK! PLEASE YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME LIKE THIS!!
The others heard him screaming and went into the room. Sango and Miroku, who also had tears coming down their eyes, grabbed Inuyasha by one of his arms and started to pull him out of the room. While Kaede took a black blanket and covered up Kagome's body.
Inuyasha: NOOO! YOU CAN'T DO THIS TO ME! I LOVE YOU!! I PROMISED YOU WE WOULD ALWAYS BE TOGETHER! YOU CAN'T JUST LEAVE ME LIKE THIS!! COME BACK... PLEASE! WHY COULDN'T YOU SAVE HER?!
Kaede: I did the best I could.
Inuyasha: THEN WHY IS SHE DEAD?!
Kaede: Let me ask you this Inuyasha. How do you save someone...who doesn't want to live anymore? Kagome is gone....and I'm sorry child, but that is something you're just going to have to accept.
Inuyasha: I CAN NEVER ACCEPT SOMETHING LIKE THAT! HOW DO YOU ACCEPT THE FACT THAT THE WOMAN YOU LOVED IS DEAD! I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH IT OR FORGIVE MYSELF FOR LETTING IT HAPPEN!
Inuyasha then pushed off Sango and Miroku and ran off into the night, his kimono now stained with Kagome's dried blood and his endless flowing tears.
Inuyasha: KAGOME!!
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