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Chapter 11: New Moon

I couldn't believe her! Of all the stupid, conniving things she had to do that? Trying to run into my husband's arms, where the only person who should really be there was me? I got in my car as quickly as I could and shut the door with more force than I ever thought I had. I reversed as soon as I could and watched as Inuyasha's figure slowly got smaller until he was out of sight.

I didn't make it far before I had to stop. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't stop crying. It was for a lot of things, I guess. My anger, my heart-break and my bitterness. I hated the way Inuyasha felt so torn, but what other way was he ever going to learn? I had tried telling him, but it hadn't worked. What else could I do? I let my head fall onto the steering wheel.

It was all Naraku's fault. Maybe not directly, but he had lots to do with it. If he hadn't murdered Inuyasha's mother, if he hadn't decided that Inuyasha and I couldn't be together, if he hadn't sent Takeshi to get me, all of this would have been avoided.

Of course, staying with Inuyasha could have done all of that too.

I shook my head. I was not going to doubt my love for Inuyasha, even if he was a stupid, hard-headed husband. I wouldn't trade meeting him for the world and I certainly would trade having his baby for anything else either.

I touched my stomach when I thought of the baby. Our baby, our child. I wished Inuyasha could know, but I still wasn't prepared for him to find out.. Besides, the week wasn't up yet and he would have to wait until then, no matter how sad he would get. Even if it hadn't been a long time, I felt that I already loved my baby. I smiled softly at the thought of a little child with silver hair and cute little ears running around.

Finally, the tears stopped and I was able to drive home. There was a note on the door stating that my family had gone out but it didn't bother me. I was used to them going somewhere whenever I wasn't there. Ripping the note off the door, I entered quickly and went to go sit on the couch.

I groaned as I felt a wave of nausea hit me. That was the fourth time today! I knew having a baby was hard, but this hard? I wanted to just get it over with. My phone vibrated and I rummaged through my pockets until I finally found it. Seeing that it was Sango that was calling, I picked up.

"Hi Sango," I greeted.

"Hey Kagome How are you feeling?"

I shook my head. "Not great. The nausea is getting worse with each day."

Sango laughed on the other end. "I hope you feel better." She paused. "Hey," she said, "I saw Inuyasha hanging around your classes and talking to your classmates. Did he try to talk to you?"

Suddenly, the anger I felt was suddenly back. "Oh yeah." I fumed. I was late for five classes thanks to him. Plus, I even got home late. He confronted me in the parking lot and said that he had no idea why I had left. Can you believe that?"

Sango sighed. "Kagome, I know that he hasn't figured it out yet, but shouldn't you try to go back? It's obvious that he misses you and that you miss him. Besides, you haven't told him of the baby."

I rolled my eyes. "I don't care if he misses me or not. I'm not going back until the week is up. If he's smart, he'll have figured it out by then."

Sango again sighed. "Suit yourself." She added, "I just want you to be happy."

I sighed on my side of the line. "Yeah, I know. I know."

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The next day was the same. I ducked into my classes as quickly as I could without getting sighted by Inuyasha, but it was getting harder not to just drop everything and run into his arms. Sometimes, I would sneak to his class to see him on my way to the bathroom. He looked so down, so depressed. I randomly thought about what he must doing at home without me. Leila popped into my mind and I scowled, walking away from the glass window.

No doubt Leila was throwing up a party every night in our house. She didn't even damn like him! Why was she getting closer to Inuyasha, then? Was there just some ulterior motives that I couldn't see? I rounded the corner, but quickly tip-toed back when I realized who was in the hall.

Takeshi and Leila were in a corner in the other hallway, talking in low voices, but not low enough. I could still hear part of their conversation.

"How long do I have to keep this up?" Leila whined. It took all my self-control to not grab and choke her.

Takeshi leaned in closer, planting a hot and sweaty kiss on Leila. I had to look away and then pretended to gag. It was disgusting to see them both together like that. I swallowed away my disgust and turned to see if I could hear them better.

"Just a little longer," he smirked. "Then I'll have my revenge on that wench for putting me in jail. She'll pay dearly for that."

"Good." Leila said, pointing to her face. "After she hit me like this, she deserves to suffer."

I gulped, but I was too entranced to leave. I needed to know more before I could leave or else I wouldn't be able to figure out his plan.

"That's a good girl." Takeshi laughed, but even his laugh was dark and maniac-like. It made the hair on my back stand up and goosebumps to appear. He was truly a psychotic murderer.

"Takeshi," Leila smiled, flattening her hands on his chest. "What exactly are you going to do?"

I pressed myself closer to the wall, glad that they were facing the other way.

"Hmm . . . I don't think I should tell you just yet, my pet."

"But why not? Haven't I helped enough? Don't you trust me?"

Takeshi once again laughed that dark laughter that I detested so much. "Oh no, my dear. It's just that the details are to grotesque for a woman's ears to hear."

The knot that had been forming in my stomach until then tightened the most it could. I didn't want to hear anymore. I backed away, power-walking the other direction. Sweat trailed down my face and my hands were beginning to get clammy. I had to get out of there and fast. For some reason, the way Takeshi said those words had me scared and sent a shiver down my back. I couldn't even imagine what he might do to me.

Suddenly, I realized for a concrete fact that it was because of him that Leila started hunting out Inuyasha. He was trying to keep us apart, so that his plan could work. I was falling right into it so easily, not even he could have predicted that.

But there was still the matter of my feelings. I still felt a little betrayed by him and that small doubt made it's home of my heart. I didn't want to feel this way anymore, but I couldn't help it. Takeshi or no, Inuyasha had still let Leila between us, even after we had promised ourselves to each other.

I reached my classroom a little dazed and sat down again. It was better if I got used to being like this. It was for the best.

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The week passes almost slowly, but it was now the fifth day of the week and I felt as if I couldn't take it anymore. I slowly started sinking into a depression, and maybe I started understanding what Inuyasha must have been feeling. I didn't want to eat (and it wasn't because of the nausea either) and I locked myself in my room. I didn't even accept phone calls and it wasn't until Sango visited me that I finally opened up.

"Kagome," She pleaded. "Please, tell me what's wrong. Everyone's been trying to call you but you haven't picked up your phone. Even your little brother is worried about you."

I was laying face down on my bed, my head buried in my pillows. "I'd rather not face the world right now. Too much crap is going on."

Sango sighed and I didn't need to see her to know that she rolled her eyes. "Spare me the drama, drama queen." She grabbed my outstretched hand and squeezed it. "You're not okay and I don't need to be by you to know that. Tell me what's wrong."

I sighed in defeat, turning to face my insistent friend. "I overheard Takeshi and Leila talking at the college."

"WHAT?" Sango shouted. "How did he get close to you without any of our posts catching him?"

I went on to explain. "I think it's because he wasn't trying to get near me. He just wanted a status report from Leila."

Sango silently fumed, opening her mouth to say something but then closing it again. I almost laughed at the scene because I had never known Sango to be one without a few "choice" words for people she detested. Miroku knows quite a number of them, of course. But I didn't laugh because the situation was just so serious.

When she finally spoke, Sango said. "Oh, he's going to die. DIE I TELL YOU!" She stood up and shouted this out my window, shaking her fist with a fury that knoweth no hell . . . I had to pull her away before the neighbors called the police.

"Sango, I know it's frustrating, but please, don't yell out your murder plans to the whole world!"

She huffed, grabbing a piece of stray hair and placing it behind her ear. "I know, but I just couldn't help it. It pisses me off to no end!" Her hands were in the air, so I made sure to be at least a couple of feet away from her. "What did they talk about anyway?"

I sighed, falling on my bed and letting my hands cover my face. "They were talking about me and Inuyasha." I suddenly sat up, eyes on Sango. "Do you know she doesn't even like him? She called him a freak. A freak!"

"Then why is she after him?"

I shook my head. "They were talking about that. She asked how much longer she was going to keep up after him. Takeshi said it wasn't long before he. . . does something." I gulped a the last words, knowing that they were an understatement. "This was all planned, Sango. He wants us to be apart, to fight each other. I don't know why, but I can tell you I fell for it really quick." Fresh tears spilled from my eyes. "I'm so stupid!"

Sango pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back soothingly. "You are not stupid, Kagome."

I shook my head. "I am because I can't get over it! Not even knowing that it was Takeshi's fault made it better."

Sango spoke softly. "I don't blame you for still feeling betrayed. You still got hurt, despite whose fault it was. You just have to find it in your heart to forgive Inuyasha."

I sighed. "I know, and I've been thinking about it all week." I sniffled. "Avoiding him just gets harder and harder every time I see him."

Sango pulled back, grabbing me by my shoulders and looking at me dead in the face. "I think it's time a certain wife got back home to her husband." She smiled softly. "You love him too much to be away from him even this short of time."

I nodded. "You're right. I love Inuyasha and I shouldn't let anything get in between that." I smiled, brushing a stray tear from my eye. "Thanks Sango."

Sango laughed and waved my thanks away. "Oh, don't mention it." She got off the bed and pulled me with her. "But now we have to go out and shop!"

"Shop? Why shop?" I asked, tilting my head in confusion.

Sango rolled her eyes. "Duh. Any girl that's depressed cheers up when they shop. It doesn't matter who, where or what, but they do."

"Ok." I shrugged, grabbing my keys and my purse. The job was really paying well, by the way. "We'll just shop 'til you drop!"

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After the shopping was all done and after I had bought myself some new clothes (and future maternity clothes of course) I sank down on my bed and sighed. Time to face the real world and finally go home. The word home struck a chord in me, and I was so happy to think of my little cottage as home. I would be where I was supposed to be and no one, and I mean NO ONE, was going to move me out of that spot.

As I packed my bags, I wondered how I would tell Inuyasha about the baby. Would he be happy? Would he be upset that I kept it from him for this long? I just didn't know anymore. Hopefully, he'd just go to option number one. I don't think I could deal with option number two that well at the moment. I probably storm off again.

"Thanks for letting me stay, mom!" I said, giving her a quick kiss on her cheek. She just smiled and winked at me, returning to her magazine.

"Anytime, dear. Just make sure to eat well!" She called out.

"I will!" I shouted, just before closing the door. I took deep, calming breaths to get me prepared. I already saw Sango outside waiting to ride behind me and I waved at her. She smiled and turned on her car, returning my wave just as enthusiastically.

I drove down the familiar rode again, and I couldn't help but smile at the thought of being with Inuyasha again. I wanted to just run into his arms and declare to the whole world that nothing was going to keep us apart. Not a thing.

I looked out the window, noticing that it was already dark and that the stars were already out. I couldn't see the moon, but the trees were pretty thick so I didn't dwell on it. I parked in the little driveway of the cottage, quickly getting out. Sango parked behind me, but stayed in the car. A wise choice, if you ask me. You never know what could happen now.

I glanced at the windows and noticed that it was all dark inside. I frowned. I thought he would be here when I got home finally, but I couldn't blame him. It wasn't like I called him to tell him I was on my way or anything. I grabbed my keys and unlocked the door, letting it slowly open.

I smiled as I looked inside. The place was just like I left it. It was spotless, immaculate. I guess those cleaning lessons with Inuyasha paid off. I walked into the kitchen and then noticed that the real mess was in there. I chuckled as I saw all the ramen wraps strewn over the stove and near the microwave. At least I knew that he fed himself.

Walking to our room and throwing my stuff on the bed, I noticed something was wrong. I tried shrugging off the feeling, but there was no denying it. I looked about until something white caught my eye. I gulped and grabbed in and unfolded it with shaking hands.

Oh Kagome. By the time you get this note, Inuyasha will not be there. You fell into my trap nicely. I knew that Leila would prove an asset to my plan and it did. You were separated from your half-breed for just long enough to make my move. I knew you were listening down the hallway. I planned it perfectly.

If you want to see Inuyasha again, I suggest you come and find me. If not . . . well, you know what I am capable of. I shall be in old warehouse on the outskirts of town.

I was shocked. More than that, really. Everything was just crashing down to hard and to fast. How the hell did he have Inuyasha? That wasn't even possible! He's half-demon for goodness sake! The only time he would ever be vulnerable was if he was . . . if he was . . .

I ran to the window and pulled away the curtains. Sure enough, the moon wasn't there. How could I have forgotten Inuyasha's monthly change? I backed away, trying to think it through. If there was one thing I knew, it was that he changed back in the morning. He'd be alright . . . right?

But then I thought about Takeshi. He'd take advantage of this night and kill him. If I didn't show up to save him, he might not have a chance. Even though he was still stronger than most humans, he still had the liabilities of one.

I walked out of the living room, glancing out the window. Knowing that Sango would immidieatly try to talk me out of getting Inuyasha back, I decided on a plan. Walking onto the drive way, I knocked on her window, watching it roll down.

"What's up?"

I gave my best smile. "Nothing. I just want to tell you thanks. The shopping really helped." I paused. "You should probably get home. Miroku might get upset if you keep him waiting." I winked at her.

She laughed and glanced up at me. "You sure you'll be alright? Have you talked to Inuyasha?"

I swallowed the lie that was coming. "Yes, of course. He's fine with everything. Now run along back to Miroku." I ushered her out.

She smiled and shifted gears. "Well, if you say so Kagome. See you tomorrow."

"Yeah, see you tomorrow."

It there was even going to be a tomorrow.

When I was sure she was gone, I ran back into the cottage. I had to figure out a way to not just walk in without being prepared. I walked around the house, looking for things that Inuyasha kept around the house just in case someone broke in. I found a pistol in the bedroom closet (I don't why he'd have it. Once swipe with his claws or one punch and whoever it was aimed was gone for) but I found something interesting under our bed.

It was an old, tattered looking sword. I vaguely remembered it being given to Inuyasha as a wedding present from his father. He said something about some special power, but I couldn't remember exactly. Inuyasha never used it though. No harm to bring it though, right?

I grabbed all my comfortable black clothes and donned them. If I was going to save my husband, I had to look the part at least. Pulling my hair into a high ponytail and strapping the sword and gun around my waist, I was ready to kick some serious Takeshi butt.

Because this time, I wasn't going to be the damsel in distress. Oh no.

I'm going to be the one who does the saving this time around.

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A/N: So we're getting closer to the end! This story wasn't supposed to be that long anyway, so we're picking up the pace. Also, since school is out, I'll have more time to dedicate to writing. The reason I haven't in a while is because I've been hooked on this show called "Ghost Hunters." I'm a really obsessed fan-girl right now. I hope this chapter was good enough to get some nice reviews!

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~Daichi