Last time in Curse of the Red String

In Kagome's time

I'm really in love with him, but he's not in love with me. Inuyasha doesn't have the beads of subjugation, now, he can be free of the burden of me.

There was a low rumble in the earth as Kagome's eyes grew curiously at the Earth shaking beneath her.

"Wh…what's going on?" She asked herself steadying herself by holding onto the Goshinboku and she looked up to the darkening sky. The aura around her was growing darker and corrupt as a dangerous wind blew by her violently.

Something bad is going on.

Back in the Feudal Era

"Shit." He muttered. "She left her bag."

"So?" Sango asked.

"She left her bag, meaning she left behind these." Inuyasha muttered digging through the bag and brought out the small jar with a few fragments of the jewel shards glowing inside.

"But if Kagome left those-" Shippo shouted in alarm.

"Then she can't come back here either!" Sango gasped.

Now on with the story after a quick… Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

The earth rumbled beneath Kagome's feet as she tried to steady herself from the constant shaking.

"What in the world's going on?!"

"The past is suddenly now being changed." A calm smooth voice answered. A chill ran up Kagome's spine as she slowly turned and recognized. The same gold eyes and silver hair!

"Sesshomaru-sama?!" Sure enough the great son of the dog demon stood before her not in the same usual attire he wore back in the feudal era, but an actual business suit.

"I used to be addressed by that name sometime ago." He answered coolly as the rumbling soon came to a stop. "Now I'm simply Sesshomaru Taisho head president of many companies with my properties."

"Then what do you mean that the past has changed?"

"I shouldn't say exactly what happens, but even though you don't think you play a significant part in the past you have a fairly large role in the future of this world."

"I don't understand." Kagome said feeling a lump in her throat and her vision becoming filtered with her tears.

"You still have a part to play in the destruction of Naraku. Think of it, that if you are not there to play your part, the job is never carried out."

"You mean…if I stay here, then Naraku won't be killed?"

"Precisely," He nodded looking up at the tree. "Your mind must be keener on staying here so this future was ready to fall apart to the future it would be if Naraku was never killed."

"I suppose you came to make me go back then." Kagome said taking a step back.

"No, I don't have to do that. If Naraku awakens then I will kill him, but you must think about the cost that would be here." Sesshomaru said pointing out to the buildings in the horizon. "Many people will suffer from the cost of this war that will go on for a long time."

There was a pain of guilt in Kagome's chest. Her heart was always prone to saving as many people as she could, even at the cost of her own life.

"Then why did you come if you weren't going to make me return to the past and end it there?"

"Like I said Kagome, I don't need to make you go back. I know you'll go back." Kagome's brown eyes shot up and actually glared at Sesshomaru, the fire burning in her chest similar to the first time they met and he was trying to kill Inuyasha.

"How dare you! You can't come here and say you know exactly what I'm going to do! I'm my own person and I decide who I am and what my actions will be!" Sesshomaru only looked at her with an annoyed disposition.

"I don't know why my brother has taste in a girl that challenges him. But know this Priestess." His eyes looked up into hers with cold superiority that froze her on the spot. "I know what you're going to do because I know you. One, you won't stand the risk of the people in this future dying and will go back. However the final decision still rests within your hands and you are letting your emotions wield you out of control."

"At least I have emotions!"

"I can see why my brother must like you so much, like him you have no boundaries of restraint when talking to those superior to you. But you're too scared to go back and face the unknown."

"It's not unknown when I know I'll go back there and it'll all be a humiliating heartbreak!" She shouted at him, placing her hands over her face.

"Are you for certain?" There was a small gasp in her throat as she looked up at the demon.

"What?"

"No one is ever certain of what the future may bring. I'm probably the closest one to it because I'm a pureblood demon and remain in control, but still the game of chess may take a different turn. Originally you, my brother, and the other humans would be used to kill Naraku. However…" His hands grabbed her wrists and pulled them from her face so she would look at him. "I never expected that you would become Inuyasha's woman."

"What?!"

"I obviously said too much." Sesshomaru declared letting her go and turning away.

"Sesshomaru!"

"The choice is yours priestess." He called behind himself and walked off. A rough wind passed by, blowing aside her long black locks as she watched the silver haired man with tears running down her cheeks.

"I don't even have shards to get back!" He stopped walking and only partially turned his head back to look at her.

"You will find your way back." Then he walked off down the steps of the shrine and disappeared.

He could be only using me. She thought looking up at the twisted clouds above in the sky. Right? He said he only ever thought of me as his pawn, he could be moving me to do what he wants. Would he use my feelings for Inuyasha to do that though?

Kagome turned and walked inside when the winds picked up and the aura grew stronger. She stopped in her past and looked over at the well house. The shadows or the dark sky made the wood seem old and dark, giving the well house an eerie feeling.

I know what I have to do, but I don't think I can. She thought when she felt her heart pound in her chest. Her first time in the feudal era, she didn't know anything. She was only an average normal teenager before. Then after she met Inuyasha she became stronger. He made her into a stronger person. Sure before she still had her stubbornness, but he helped awaken the bravery she never knew was in her. There was nothing she couldn't face.

Realizing her courage, Kagome spun on her heel and walked inside the house. She first slipped off her shoes before running upstairs and went into her room to grab the one thing she definitely needed to take back with her.

I said before I would always stand by him, and now I have to live up to that promise. Even if he hates me, the end of Naraku is near and they need me and everyone here needs me. If he thinks it was a mistake and rather go off with Kikyo…. A tear rolled down her cheek as she reached under her pillow and pulled out the robe of the fire rat. Holding it close to her face she closed her eyes trying to calm herself. I have to be fine with it.

Folding it up her arms she ran back downstairs and into the kitchen. Her mother stood at the counter, chopping vegetables and putting them into a boiling pot; not even noticing the dark skies outside the window in front of her.

"Oh welcome home Kagome!" She exclaimed, looking up at her daughter. Kagome's face was so serious; her heart breaking not knowing how to tell her mother there was a chance that she might never come back.

"Well…I'm about to go back to Inuyasha's time." She squeaked holding up the red robe her mother knew belonged to Inuyasha.

"So soon?" Her mother's smile dropped a little but she still held one. "I was hoping to spend some time together but try to come back a little longer next time."

"Okay Mom…" Kagome said choking up, tears going down her face. "I…I'll try."

"Kagome dear, what's wrong?" Ai asked soothingly, going to hug her daughter. Kagome hugged her back resting her head on her mother's shoulder.

"I'm just a little sleep deprived."

"Then you need to rest-"

"I can't…I need to go back. There's something there I need to do…and I love you Mama." Kagome whimpered.

"Oh Kagome. You say that as if we're going to be separated forever." Ai said brushing her fingers through her daughter's hair. "Everything will be fine." Kagome smiled tenderly with her tears bedded in her eyes and nodded in gratitude.

"Thanks Mama." Ai smiled back as Kagome backed away and the two only held hands.

"Good luck." She whispered softly letting go and folding her hands in front of her. Kagome pulled her hand away and nodded with a serious face as she put back on her shoes and went outside. Up in the sky, electricity ran through the clouds by the mixture of the strong aura in the Earth's atmosphere. The wind was blowing harsher and the trees were bending to its will.

I don't know how I'm going to get back. Kagome thought walking over to the well house. But it's something I have to do.

She walked down the steps and placed her hands on the side of the well. Before I have gone through this well without any shards. So now I will have to summon the power in me to do that again. She closed her eyes a moment and listened to the wind outside beating against the wood of the well house, but only thought of one thing. Inuyasha. It's true. I'm in love with you. It's something I've always have been. I was happy under that influence, though I would be happier if the love you returned was real. I'll return to defeat Naraku, but now you no longer wear the beads of subjection. You're free from me.

Kikyo once told me the wood of this well was made from a tree of time. That time I passed through it without shards but with the connection we shared. I just hope this works. She prayed and threw herself over the side. It was like falling into the Earth. Although she was it was different, it felt like she was falling into a pit of doom. It felt that way for five seconds when the usual sensation overcame her.

Kagome's brown eyes flew open to look at the starry world she was sucked into. The space of time that was a beautiful passage; as she landed softly at the bottom of the well. She let out the air she didn't know she was holding and looked up to see the clear sky above her. She was back.

It was dusk, pink and reds coloring the skies. Grabbing hold of the vines that still garnished the inside of the well to conveniently help her climb out of the well, she was able to reach up and overlook the edge. It was easier to climb the well without a twenty pound backpack weighing her down, though she still felt a large weight on her heart.

Pulling herself up over the side, she sat on the edge of the well and looked around. The aura here wasn't like the way it was back at home. She started walking her way back to the village when she was hardly within sight of it and he was there. He stood in the middle of the road looking at her. His golden eyes were both shocked and hurt, they made her want to retaliate and run back home. But she knew he wouldn't allow that. Though he looked hurt, his eyes showed the look that he was upset with her and not ready to let her go, a little flattering to her.

"Well?" She asked feeling a little choked. The tears threatened to come back out of her eyes but she refused. "Is there anything you want to say Inuyasha?"

He was only silent. Silent and still staring at her and aggravating her.

"If you don't then I do. I only came back because Naraku will somehow come back and ruin the future if I didn't. But I have to be honest with you. I didn't think what happened was a big mistake, well it was, but it's true. I love you, so that's what the woman wanted to prove. And I enjoyed being able to act that way although I hated not being able to act like myself. But I'm done and I need to know. Tell me you want to go off with Kikyo. Ease the pain I have in my chest for thinking that one day an idiotic jerk like you would actually love a girl like me. So please, just say her name. Say it I won't be- why are you coming towards me?" She asked realizing the hanyou was walking towards her slowly. One of his clawed hands grabbed her wrists to prevent herself from running away while the other wrapped around her neck to hold her still.

Then his lips were on hers. Kagome's eyes widened as a muffled sound came from her lips. She tried pushing him away although he was far stronger than her and held her still until he pulled away and just stared at her

A gentle wind blew by and their hair both blew along in it. His long silver hair seemed prettier than hers. It was a tense situation. Neither knowing what to say until something was actually said. Until he said the one thing she never knew he would say.

"Kagome." Her name.

Cliff hanger! Sort of? SO please review and what!? *stares into notebook* there is probably only one chapter left planned!? Plus maybe a bonus chapter?! I don't know but I'll probably write more for this story after Christmas because it's a resolution to finish it by maybe my birthday. So please review! That could be your present to me. I gave you a good chapter so I deserve some reviews. Have a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays! Now it's time for more fan fiction!