Chapter 35: Breaking Point
Kagome let out a long, relieved breath of air as the group set foot in Kaede's Village, "Wow, it's good to be back."
"Yeah, it seems like we haven't been here in ages," Shippo put in from where he was atop Kagome's shoulder.
Alice smiled, as the group nodded in agreement and started towards Kaede's house. The journey to the village had ended up taking two days instead of the projected one since Inuyasha had the sudden urge to stop that night.
Looking back Alice couldn't believe her ears but agreed to stay the night in the forest. It was only until later that she was given the true reason behind Inuyasha's sudden change of mind.
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Alice sat in front of the warm fire, letting it soothe her aching feet. What a baka she had been. She should've let Kirara carry her in the first place but once she decided not to let the neko carry her it wasn't as if she could just suddenly change her mind. That would destroy her pride, not to mention not ever giving her a break from Inuyasha's teasing.
Unexpectedly Inuyasha himself actually offered up staying the night in the remote woods they were currently in. Alice thought that maybe the hanyou had seen through her act and did it out of compassion but if he did there was no way of asking him since he, as well as the majority of the group (save Alice, Sango, Kirara, and Shippo) had vanished along with him since just before sundown.
Alice sighed as she looked up at the dark sky. It was the night of the new moon so the forest was darker than usual, making it that much more mysterious. More like creepy for Alice as she stayed up on lookout while Sango and Shippo were sound asleep.
Resting on the palms of her hands while leaning back, Alice looked around the clearing to make sure nothing was out of the ordinary. Once confirming everything was alright she got up to walk to a nearby stream to wash off a bit.
Coming to the stream, Alice shivered at its cold touch but nonetheless scooped up handfuls of the icy liquid and washed her face clean, her sword resting against her knee if anything happened. Just as she was getting up to return, Alice saw movement in the bushes nearby and quickly grabbed her sword.
"Who's there?" she called out, but no answer came and the rustling came to an abrupt halt.
"I know you're there so come out!" Alice repeated, this time more threateningly as she approached the bushes.
Suddenly she saw a flash of black hair gleam in the dim light as the figure turned to run. Instantly Alice went after it and soon caught up with the figure.
"Stop!" Alice yelled and with a wave of her glowing hand the figure fell to the ground in a gush of wind.
Before the figure could do a thing, Alice placed a foot on its chest and pointed her blade at its throat, "Now that you've finally stopped, would you mind telling me who you are and what your business here is?"
"Keh, baka! Get off me!" the figure's gruff voice replied.
That sounds just like Inuyasha! But it can't be, this guy has black hair not Inuyasha's white. Not to mention this guy's plainly a human Alice thought as she kept her position firm.
"Unless you want to get seriously injured, I suggest you answer my question," Alice spoke icily.
"Baka! Listen I-"
"Alice wait!" Kagome's voice cut in as Alice looked out of the corner of her eye to see the girl coming towards the two.
"Stay back Kagome this gu-"
"No Alice that guy isn't an enemy, he is-"
"Why there you are Inuyasha," Miroku cut in, "Say, how about next time you go running of you tell someone okay?"
"What?"
"Miroku!"
Alice looked from Miroku to the man underneath her before gasping, "Inuyasha? What happened to you you're a-"
"Human? I know, now will you get off me?" Inuyasha growled.
/././././././ [FLASHBACK]/././././././
Alice still couldn't fully believe that Inuyasha actually had period where he was human, she would've never imagined him having times where he would face the hardships of not being able to take a stab to the gut and not survive.
Nonetheless, Kagome had told her that this was a normal thing among hanyous, and it occurred to Inuyasha every night of the new moon. Alice inferred that this was to be something only the group should know about since Inuyasha hadn't bothered telling her. This seemed to bother her a bit but seeing as it came from Inuyasha it made it a little less painful to accept.
"Kagome, Inuyasha, you've returned at last. How was your journey?" Kaede's greeting cut Alice's train of thought as the old priestess walked up to the group.
"It was good Kaede. We didn't manage to defeat Naraku but…" Kagome started, but Alice let her voice fade as she walked on ahead, away from everyone else.
Ever since escaping from Naraku's castle, she had felt disconnected from everyone else. Little things that wouldn't have bothered her before bothered her so much now that she couldn't fall asleep easily. What was happening to her? Was she losing her bond between herself and the other members of the group?
"My, what a distraught aura you have my dear. Would you like to confine in me?" an old, kind voice called and Alice turned to see Kakuju standing a ways from her.
"Kakuju!" Alice greeted, instantly brightening up at the sight of the old man as she ran over to stand under the oak tree beside him, "What're you doing here?"
"Oh, just passing through that's all," Kakuju chuckled, "So how is your quest to finding Naraku coming along?"
"Mmm, not so well Kakuju," Alice replied in a sadder tone, "You see we found him a few days ago but he got away and now we have no clue where he might be…"
"Well that seems to be quiet the issue you have there. I wish I could tell you where Naraku is but I haven't heard a word of him or his whereabouts anywhere," Kakuju spoke with a concerned tone.
"Yeah, you're not the only one. It seems as if no one knows where Naraku might be hiding," Alice told the old man.
"Hmm, I may not know where Naraku is but I do know of a place that has been experiencing some, well, peculiar occurrences as of late," Kakuju started and instantly Alice's eyes brightened up.
"Really where?" She asked excitedly.
"It was near a village called, Minamo Village. Apparently the villagers around there have been disappearing. They say that the missing people have been spirited away and the remaining villagers don't know what to make of the situation," Kakuju explained.
"Spirited away? It doesn't sound like Naraku's doing but I guess it won't hurt to check it out," Alice replied, folding her arms in her kimono's sleeves.
"I'm sorry that I am of little help to you, but I wish you luck on your journey," Kakuju finished with a small bow.
"Oh Kakuju you're of great help," Alice objected, hugging the elderly man, "And I'll tell the others right away. Thank you and safe journey to you as well."
"Yes, and if I should find something I will send word to you as soon as I can. Farewell Alice, until we meet again," Kakuju called as Alice turned to head back to the others and pass on the information that could lead them to where Naraku could be hiding.
"Hey Inuyasha!" Alice called once the group came into view, "I think I may have something!"
"Really what is it?" Inuyasha asked, ears perked as everyone turned their attention on Alice as she conveyed what Kakuju had told her.
"Spirited away you say? That is quiet odd. And you think Naraku might have a connection to this?" Miroku asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well I must admit it isn't of his style but it can't hurt to check this out," Alice answered.
"I agree, after all the people in Minamo Village might know of some clues to where Naraku may be hiding," Sango agreed.
"Then it's settled, let's head on out to Minamo Village," Inuyasha instructed.
Kagome sighed, "Well I guess this is goodbye once more Kaede, sorry for arriving and then leaving so soon."
"No ill will my child. It is understandable, just make sure you all return together," Kaede smiled as she waved farewell to the group as the set off once more, this time to Minamo Village.
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"Finally, we've made it!" Alice sighed in relief as the group set foot in the village after almost five days of camping out and hiking mountains.
"I'm starving, can we get something to eat?" Shippo asked.
"Looks like we'll be able to sleep in a bed tonight for once," Sango smiled as Kagome bent down to give Shippo a cookie, which he took gratefully.
"A bed? What's so bad about sleeping on the ground?" Inuyasha asked.
"You can't be serious Inuyasha! A bed is way better to sleep in than on the ground, and it's a lot better for your back," Kagome argued, "Not to mention you don't have to worry about bugs or snakes."
"It's still up for questioning whether we'll stay the night here or not but I for one would love to have a nice warm bath," Miroku added with a smile as everyone, with the exception of Inuyasha, nodded in agreement.
"I hope you all aren't forgetting about the real reason why we came here. We're looking for signs of Naraku, not an inn to stay in," Inuyasha objected, arms folded in his haori's sleeves.
"Lighten up a bit Inuyasha, this is the perfect time to relax for a bit before heading out once more," Alice spoke up.
"Yeah, I for one agree with Miroku. A bath would be amazing. Not a cold one, but a real warm bath," Kagome sighed as Sango agreed.
"It's nice to see all of you getting along so well, but I guess that is what is to be expected since girls get along better amongst themselves," Miroku smiled.
"Exactly, there are some things that only girls can share with each other," Sango agreed.
"Yes, it's these things that Inuyasha would never talk to me about," Kagome sighed.
"I'm right here you know!" Inuyasha snapped, "And what, don't I protect you from bugs and snakes all the time?"
"Yes, yes. And we thank you for that Inuyasha," Alice said in a mocking praise like tone, a grin lightening her face.
"Hey!" Inuyasha growled, though laughter was clear in his eyes as everyone laughed.
"Come on, let's hurry and find an inn," Kagome stated as they began walking through the village.
For once, Alice felt her heart at ease. She wished moments like these could last, but some part of her knew they weren't and she was soon proven right as a wave of questions roamed through her head as she overheard a group of kids run by her.
"You're the best Sakura! I knew I could count on a friend like you to get just what I needed," A little boy praised the girl next to him.
"Of course, after all that's what friends are for right?" the little girl laughed.
Some part of Alice's heart, after hearing those simple words, ached. Wh-why is this effecting me like this? We all do stuff for each other all the time, right? She thought as she cast a glance towards everyone's direction from where she stood at the back of the group.
"Oh my, women and young ones too," an old man said happily as they stopped to hear what he had to say on a small bridge within the village.
"Uh yeah," Alice replied, unsure what to say as a wave of uneasiness went through her at the thought of the man.
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry. This must have been quiet odd for someone as young as all of you to hear an old man say these words. All the young women have been spirited away you see. So you being here, well, cause some happiness to an old man like myself," the old man explained.
"Excuse me? If this village has no young women then what am I supposed to look at while I take a stroll?" Miroku asked in frustration.
Alice stared in shock at the monk, forgetting the lech he was, as Sango muttered, "Miroku…"
"But that's not all, the young men have also disappeared. At this rate we'll be a village of elders," the old man finished, shaking his head.''
"Who cares about that?" Miroku muttered unhappily.
"Miroku!" Sango exclaimed as Alice sighed, it was better to leave the hopeless monk to Sango then to but in.
As they continued on through the village, Alice couldn't seem to find any inn or place they could stay at all. Eventually she saw a man tending to his livestock and walked up to him, asking if there was an inn nearby where they could stay.
"An inn? Hmm, I don't know if there are any of those around here, since I myself have yet to stay in one. Sorry about the lack of help," the man apologized as Alice sighed and walked up to the group and reported what the man had said.
"This village has nothing to offer us, let's move on to the next one. We may have better luck there," Shippo offered.
"I'm worried about where Naraku is and what he's doing, and this village seems to not know a thing about where he might be so I agree. It's probably the better choice," Sango agreed.
"Alright then, let's head on out," Miroku instructed as they began towards the village's exit.
While everyone began to move forwards, Alice stayed behind. The thoughts were back but this time she was more uncertain than the last. Are we really friends? Or is it just some mask? I know we look after each other but-
Alice's thoughts were cut short as she realize Kagome was still standing with her while the group looked back questioningly at the two. Inuyasha halted the group and went back to the two but as he was about to pass Kagome he stopped.
"Hey Kagome, you're sick aren't you?" Inuyasha spoke in a light tone towards Kagome as Alice's eyes widened in shock.
"Who me? No I'm fine," Kagome replied though for the first time Alice realized how pale the girl looked.
"You're lying. It's obvious by your scent you're either sick or not feeling fine at all," Inuyasha argued.
"Here, let me check…" Sango started as she walked up to Kagome and placed a hand on her forehead, brushing away her ivory locks, "You're right Inuyasha, Kagome's feverish."
I didn't even notice that Kagome was unwell until just now… But Inuyasha could tell and I'm sure the others could as well Alice thought as another pulse of pain went through her heart accompanied by one of guilt.
"It's really nothing guys, don't worry about it," Kagome tried to sound happily but a fit of coughs broke through the act as she started to fall to one knee.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha caught the girl in his arms, "Don't kid yourself. You're sick and we're all going to take care of you, so don't push yourself so hard."
"Thank you Inuyasha," Kagome murmured as the hanyou helped her onto his back.
"No problem, it's what friends are for right?" Inuyasha smiled back at Kagome while Miroku, Sango, and Shippo nodded in agreement.
Alice looked away. What friends are for? They would do the same if I was in Kagome's position right? Alice thought though doubt filled her mind as she walked after the group.
"Haru I forgot to bring the item you wanted again," A girl spoke dejectedly from where she sat under a beautiful sakura tree.
"Oh don't worry there's always next time right?" the boy next to her spoke kindly.
"Really? You're so nice. I've forgotten it multiple times and you still forgive me every time," the girl smiled as she hugged the boy, who immediately blushed.
"N-no problem, we're friends right? It's what to be expected," the boy stuttered.
Another wave of uncertainty went through Alice's body as the group continued by the two. To forgive multiple times for the same mistake… Are we like that? She thought as she looked on ahead at the backs of the group.
No! I don't have time for these silly worries! Kagome's sick and we need to find a place to stay, just focus Alice thought as she closed her eyes and banished the nagging thought.
"Alice?" Shippo's voice asked and Alice opened her eyes to see the little kitsune, as well as the others looking back at her, "You okay? You have a weird look on your face…"
"Uh, it's not important right now… Ju-just forget it," Alice smiled as each person looked at each other before shrugging and continuing on.
Eventually they found a suitable inn to stay for the time being as the old man who ran the inn greeted, "Why hello young travelers. Do you need a place to stay for the night? You are welcomed to stay here if you choose."
"Yes, we'd like to stay if you have the room," Miroku answered.
"Of course. Honey, these travelers need a room to stay in for the night," the man called off into the building.
"Guests? Well invite them in already!" an old woman spoke as she appeared from within the depths of the inn, "Here, follow me and I'll show you all to your rooms."
"Rooms? Why that's silly they should all be together in the same room," the old man objected.
"Together, not of the sort! Women always sleep in a separate room from men," the woman argued.
"But if they sleep in separate rooms we'd be breaking apart the group," the man shot back.
"Wow, the two sure seem to not get along that well," Shippo murmured.
"Couples always get along but how they show it might seem strange to others," Miroku explained
"I guess, but I still don't get it all," Shippo replied.
"Well it comes from the fact that their bonds together are very close," Sango spoke, "And it's because of those bonds that they're still together. Fighting is just a normal thing and sometimes it's just the thing to get closer to one another."
Shippo still didn't seem to get it but his teal eyes brightened a bit from Sango's explanation. Meanwhile, the two inn keepers were still busy with their argument and Alice could feel herself getting impatient, and she wasn't the only one.
"Hey, can you two stop arguing and lead us to a room that can support all of us?" Inuyasha growled, obviously worried about Kagome.
"Inuyasha, it's alright," Kagome started weakly.
"Quiet Kagome. You need to get some sleep and the sooner we get you to a room the sooner you'll get better," Inuyasha replied.
"I'm sorry, it's just we haven't had guests in a while due to so many being spirited away. I guess we got carried away," the man chuckled.
"Yes, our apologies. Now if you'll all follow me I'll show you to your room," the woman instructed as she lead the way into the inn.
As they walked along the wooden floors, Alice suppressed as shudder of anxiety. Though different they may be, the halls and tatami walls reminded her of unpleasant memories of the castle. She laughed at herself mockingly for being so paranoid at the appearance of the place when the old woman came to a halt in the back of the inn.
"This is your room, make yourselves right at home and if you should need something just as either my husband or myself," the woman explained before bowing and leaving them in peace.
"Hey look! This room is called 'Kagome's Room'" Shippo gasped as everyone leaned forward to confirm what the kitsune had said.
"What a coincidence!" Sango smiled.
"Keh, what a dull name to use," Inuyasha said.
"Oh? And what exactly is so dull about it?" Kagome snapped.
"Wow Inuyasha that was a bit harsh even for you. What's gotten into you lately?" Sango inquired.
"Oh it's nothing. He's just surprised that the room's name is Kagome's but is too shy to show it," Miroku answered with a grin.
"What? You're not even close monk," Inuyasha growled, though a very faint hue lit his face.
"Enough, let's just go in and get some rest already," Kagome instructed wearily.
Following Kagome's orders the group proceeded into the large room. Once in they immediately got to work on getting Kagome in bed and once accomplished they all sat down with a deep exhale in relief of the day's work.
"This room sure is small. I thought that the inn keepers said it was their largest room," Shippo stated with a look around the tatami room.
"It is big, it's just we fill it up because there are so many of us," Miroku explained.
"I'm sorry everyone. I hope you guys don't catch my cold and get sick yourselves," Kagome murmured from where she lay.
At this Inuyasha immediately got up, giving him the curious attention of everyone in the room, "Don't worry about it Kagome. You just focus on getting better and we'll handle everything else."
"That's right. You have to let us take care of you for now until you get better," Sango agreed.
"I'll be heading out for a bit then," Inuyasha stated as he turned towards the doorway.
"Huh? What for?" Kagome asked.
"I'm going to catch a horse," Inuyasha replied simply as Kagome, along with everyone else in the room, gave Inuyasha a questioning look.
"A horse? Why are you going to catch one of those?" Shippo asked.
"They say horse meat lowers a fever right? So if I go hunt a horse and bring back some meat for Kagome to eat she'll feel better," Inuyasha explained.
Alice gawked at Inuyasha. She had no clue what the crazy hanyou was trying to say. Horsemeat couldn't take down a fever, anyone would know that. I guess it's different here Alice thought. Where Kagome and I come from this would be totally insane to even think of.
Miroku sighed and shook his head, "You've got it all wrong Inuyasha. You don't eat the horsemeat to recover from a fever; you place it on your head."
"Inuyasha," Kagome spoke up as the hanyou tore his confused gaze away from the monk to the sickly girl, "I know you're worried about me, and I appreciate it but it would make me happiest if you and everyone else just stayed here with me."
At this everyone in the room's eyes widened and Alice felt her heart skip a beat. She wants us all to stay with her? Even myself?
"Kagome…" Inuyasha blushed as he stared at the smiling girl, "Okay I'll stay here if that's what you want."
"Thank you," Kagome replied gratefully.
A knock at the door brought everyone to see the old woman at the door who asked, "How is the room? Is it to everyone's liking?"
But before anyone could reply she tripped on the floorboard and fell to her knees. Instantly everyone got up to see if she was okay.
"It's alright, I'm okay. I just tripped that's all," the inn keeper said from where she sat on the floor.
"Are you alright?" the old man spoke up from the hallway, obviously hearing his wife's fall.
"Yes I'm fine, now go on and get back to work," the woman stated.
"Your health's more important to me," the old man argued as he helped her up, "Honestly, you're so hopeless."
"Thank you. You've always looked after me even when we were friends," the woman beamed.
"Well, all friends look out for each other so it's not all that special," the old man stuttered, blush lining his cheeks as the two walked off.
Miroku, as well as the majority of the room, smiled, "My how heartwarming. It's these bonds of friendship that have kept those two together for so long and even if they argue they'll never stop caring about each other."
"Yeah," Sango agreed before turning to Alice, "Hey Alice? I was wondering, can you use your Shikigami to heal Kagome's fever?"
"Oh great idea Sango, maybe Alice can help Kagome get better faster," Shippo agreed as everyone turned towards Alice.
"Yes, exactly why you're being here benefits us Alice," Miroku chuckled.
It felt like Alice's heart caught in her throat as she stared wide eyed at everyone. My being here benefits them? But what about when I'm no longer beneficial? Will they leave me? Alice thought before a voice spoke through her head, causing her to catch her breath.
"They only think of you as a healer to heal their wounds, a benefactor that can easily be replaced or thrown away. They don't think of you as their friend, why would you ever think that way?"
Instantly another bolt of pain raced through Alice as she looked away from everyone, "No. I don't think my Shikigami will have any affect."
"That's a shame, I guess we'll just have to stick to the basics and let Kagome get some sleep," Shippo sighed.
"Yeah, we'll I'll go get some water. Sleep helps but better safe than sorry," Sango said as she proceeded to get up but Alice stopped her.
"Wait Sango, you stay here and watch over Kagome. I'll get the water," Alice smiled, and the demon slayer, though startled, nodded her head.
"Great, then I'll be back as soon as I can," Alice called as she left the room, smile vanishing instantly.
As she reached the entrance of the inn she faintly heard footsteps behind her and turned to see Kagome, "Kagome! What are you doing? You're sick and should be resting not up and about."
"I know but after seeing your expression…" Kagome trailed off, giving Alice a worried look.
"Oh," Alice replied, hiding her eyes behind her cobalt bangs, "It's nothing really. I just need to get some fresh air and I'll be alright."
"Okay, but if you need anything-"
"I'll talk to you about it later Kagome, don't worry. Now you head on back to the room already and get some rest," Alice smiled and Kagome gave a small nod and ran back to the room, looking back once as she went.
Once Kagome vanished, Alice ran out the door and out into the village. Her heart was aching and she could feel tears welling up in her eyes. She didn't know what to think, her mind was in a cloud of uncertainty.
Everywhere she looked she saw people marveling in their friendships, which only served to throw her into more doubt. Eventually she reached the edge of the village, coming to a halt and gasping for breath. A rustle in the grass behind her made her whip around; sword firm in her hand, but what she saw made her gasp in surprise.
"Kagome!"
"I'm sorry, when I looked back and saw you start to run away I couldn't help but follow after you," Kagome admitted.
"Y-you followed me?" Alice repeated, her eyes widening.
"Of course, I saw you were in distress so only normally I'd go after you. It's what friends are for right?" Kagome smiled.
"Friends? Us?" Alice stuttered though a smile was forming on her face as her heart felt warmer than it had for days.
"Yep, all of us are," Kagome hugged Alice who felt herself become wobbly in relief.
We're all friends… What a fool I was to believe in that baka's words for even a moment Alice thought as she hugged Kagome back. But a glint of sunlight caught in her eye as she looked back to see Kagome holding a spear, pointed straight at Alice.
"Wha-?" Alice stared in horror as she instantly pushed Kagome back and distanced herself from the girl, "Kagome, what are you…?"
Kagome laughed menacingly, though it wasn't her usually laugh but a much deeper, more masculine, laugh, "You actually fell for it! I have to admit I thought you'd be able to see through the act since you're a Shikigami user but apparently you're just as hopeless as all those other women."
"What do you mean by that?" Alice gasped, eyes wide an unbelieving.
"Heh, I'm not Kagome you fool," the figure said as Kagome's form vanished in a cloud of smoke to be replaced by a monstrous boar demon, "I go by Mahoro, the demon that can transform into anything a person's heart desires."
"What? So then this all was an illusion?" Alice narrowed her eyes, grip tightening on her sword.
"Of course! Did you think that your companion would actually come up and say that to you? What a fool!" Mahoro laughed.
Alice bit her lip, how dare he play her for fool, "So I'm guessing all those people in this village have been spirited away because-"
"Of me?" the demon grinned, "My you've found me out. It's a shame that won't do you much good since you're going to die right here and now, and with no friends to aid you you're as good as dead!"
Instantly the demon raised his spear and charged forward. But Alice stayed where she was, fury and rage clouding her vision. The demon would pay for tricking her, she would make sure of it.
As the demon swung down Alice quickly moved out of the way, landing lightly on the ground before pushing of and swiping at the boar who spoke, "You're quiet a fighter little girl, too bad you're out of your league."
The grin on Mahoro's face soon vanished as Alice looked up at him, eyes full of hatred and rage, "Oh no, I wouldn't say that. In fact I think it is you who is out of their league."
Before anyone could blink, Alice twirled and her sword became a lit with a blazing blue fire that instantly engulfed the demon before her. Mahoro screamed in pain and agony as the flames slowly devoured him while Alice stood back and glared at him.
It wasn't until a few minutes later than the demon slowly began to fade away, each moment as painful as the last. Through it all she just stood there, not even bothering to show some pity on the demon. He had deserved it and she knew it.
Though the demon was plainly dead, Alice still felt anger and hatred course through her veins and numbly she wondered why it was still there. But a sudden noise from behind shattered those thoughts as she whipped around, swinging her sword in the process and sending out a wave of blue flames.
What happened next tore every ounce of anger and hate from Alice's body as she recognized the new arrival to be Kagome. The girl stared in horror as the blue flames approached her and stopped only inches away from where she stood. Unfortunately, some had reached the girl and she let out a yelp of pain as she grabbed her arm.
"Kagome!" Alice gasped as she proceeded towards the girl, only to halt as she saw the obvious fear in the girl's chocolate eyes.
Oh no… This can't be happening! I-I Alice thought as she stared in horror at what had just occurred.
"I'm sorry Alice. I know you told me not to, but I followed anyway. So don't worry about me-"
"No." Alice interrupted, "I should be the one apologizing Kagome. I'm the one who acted recklessly, not you."
"Alice…" Kagome murmured as she approached Alice, but instantly the Shikigami user backed away, holding out a hand.
"I'm sorry Kagome, but I don't think I'll be traveling with you guys anymore," Alice smiled sadly.
"Alice! Why? What are you-"
"If I can't control my emotions I will end up hurting one of you, even to the point of death. Kagome, you must understand I can't let this happen. So it's probably best that I leave now," Alice interrupted.
"But-" Kagome tried to say but Alice raised her sword, which instantly became surrounded by a pale green wind, high in the air to the left of her.
"I'm sorry Kagome, I truly am. Please don't try and follow me. I wish you and everyone else the best of luck… Farewell," Alice murmured as she swung her sword and instantly there was a barrier of wind between the two, sending debris flying into the air.
"Alice!" Kagome yelled, but the wind pushed her back.
Alice gave one last sorrowful look back at the girl before sheathing her sword and running away from all that she had cared about in this world in a gust of wind.
Dang long Chapter O.o""" I didn't realize I wrote so much xD"
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Preview: Alice's decision has been made, but with it comes a whole new set of dangers as she is soon confronted by Ustsugi, who unlike before is not out to help her. And a meeting with a familiar face helps guide Alice through these dark times as she realizes the true extent of her powers.
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