InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A New Start ❯ Unwanted ( Chapter 2 )

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Chapter 2- Unwanted

Kagome was walking a little ways behind the group. She had a lot on her mind. The group had finally defeated Naraku, after three long years of chasing him, getting caught in his traps…. It was finally over. But what is there for me here now? Kagome thought sadly. I was needed here as a shard collector, but now that the jewel is complete, there is no reason for me to stay. I am no longer needed nor wanted by him. Kagome looked over at Inuyasha, who was walking a little ahead of the group. She could see the faint pink glow coming from the jewel that was tucked safely inside his kimono.

Inuyasha looked up, and noticed that they had nearly reached the village. The village meant the well, and the well meant Kagome… NO! He would not think about that now, he could not bear the thought of her leaving him again, not after all they had been through. His anger peaked at the thought, and his hands closed into a fist, his claws piercing his skin in anger. Droplets of blood dripped from the wound Inuyasha had created in his hand.

Kagome saw this, and her eyes widened slightly.” Inuyasha are you all right?” She asked tentatively. “I'M FINE!!” Inuyasha barked angrily, more angrily then he meant to. He spun away from the group, and stomped into the forest. Kagome's eyes glazed over with tears. Sango could tell she was stung by his words and out a comforting hand on her shoulder.

“Don't worry Kagome; Inuyasha is just very confused and angry at the moment. Give him some time to cool down, and then go and talk to him.” Kagome nodded numbly. She could understand Inuyasha's feelings, and why he didn't want to be near her. He probably wants to just make his wish, and then go live with his precious Kikyo. Kagome thought bitterly. Then here eyes widened at what she just thought. What kind of person am I? I should be happy for Inuyasha that he finally found peace and happiness, not thinking these awful thoughts! Kagome shook her head lightly, and pasted a smile on her face as she walked into Kaede's hut.

Kaede looked up from the stew she had been cooking. “Is it over, have ye defeated the demon Naraku?” Miroku held up his right hand as proof to Kaede. The old priestess gasped, and then smiled. “Congratulations to all of ye. Come and sit down, ye must be tired after the battle, let me dress yer wounds, while ye eat up.” Kaede said warmly. Miroku and Sango sat down gratefully. Shippo was already asleep on the futon, the battle having worn his little body out.

It was then that Kaede looked around, and noticed the absence of one group member. “But where is Inuyasha?” The group all looked down, and Kagome stiffened from her place at the doorway. She was looking out at the now darkening sky with a perturbed look on her face.

“Kagome, why don't ye clean up, and have some stew, after all ye must be tired from the battle against Naraku. I have some clothes for you to wear, and you can wash in the near by hot springs.” Kagome nodded. “Thank you very much Kaede, I am grateful.” Kaede only smiled. “It was nothing child.” Kagome gathered her things needed for a bath, the fresh clothes Kaede had given her, and headed out to the hot spring. “I'll be back soon.” She said quietly to the group, and then she was gone. Miroku, Sango, and Kaede could only look on sadly as the girl left. “Poor Kagome, I wish there was something we could do.” Sango said gloomily. “Only fate will decide what is in store for those two.” Kaede said wisely.

As Kagome lowered herself into the steamy water, she let out an inward sigh. It did feel good. The soothing water worked wonders for her sore and aching muscles. She bit back a whimper as the hot water touched her bruises and many cuts all over her body. “These are my souvenirs for defeating Naraku!” Kagome said to herself with a mocking laugh. But the laugh soon died away and was replaced by a frown. “I wonder what Inuyasha will do with the jewel?” Kagome wondered out loud. The minute she said that, she regretted it. “I don't need to think about him right now!” She reprimanded herself. To take her mind of it, she began to lather up some soap, and began to scrub at her body in order to somehow scrub away her bruises and cuts. Kagome began to scrub more feverishly as if to scrub away more than her wounds, to scrub away unwanted memories.

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Kagome sure is stressed. Who wouldn't be if you had the immensely powerful jewel of fours souls and had to purify it? R&R please!