InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Destiny ❯ Goodbye ( Chapter 1 )

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Inuyasha fanfic - Destiny - Chapter 1 - Goodbye.

Kagome clung to her mother tightly, burying herself in the warmth and comfort of her embrace.

She held on for dear life, memorizing the moment. The tears fell freely for both of them as she reluctantly pulled away, for both of them realized that this could be the last time they would ever see one another.

They glanced at each other startled, hearing loud thumps on the staircase, realizing Souta was on his way down to the kitchen.

They had both finished wiping away the tears as he came tearing into the kitchen only to be stopped by Kagome who pulled him into a bear hug.

She laughed softly, seeing him pull a disgusted face before he turned bright red, embarrassed at the show of affection from his older sister.

Although secretly it made him happy, not that he'd ever tell her! Finally after a lot of squirming he managed to break free, turning to face her accusingly.

"Ewwwwwwwww Kagome that was gross, what's wrong with you? You've finally lost it haven't you? All that traveling down the well has driven you mad!!!!!! It's a wonder Inuyasha puts up with you!"

Souta eyeballed his sister carefully, sure that the last comment would get a reaction out of her. He silently waited for her to begin her tirade of insults. But he was surprised again and went wide-eyed when instead of verbally attacking him; Kagome giggled and ruffled his hair.

"Hey, stop that, leave my hair alone. I'm gonna go play video games, maybe you'll be back to normal after dinner."

He turned to leave and was stopped by Kagome's voice, he noticed it was unusually subdued, sad even. Yep that was definitely sadness he saw in her eyes as she spoke.

"I won't be here for dinner Souta; I have to go back to the feudal era. Everyone is waiting for me. In fact I'll be going in a few minutes. So I'll say good bye now dear brother, I love you." Kagome smiled as she said the last part. Glad that she had managed to tell her brother that she loved him before she left.

Souta regarded her carefully, where he had first thought she was just being weird. He'd now become worried and his concern reflected in his face.

"Kagome is everything alright? You're starting to scare me"

Kagome smiled reassuringly at him. "I'm fine Souta; I just wanted to say good bye today is all. Anything wrong with that?"

"I, guess not. Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure silly, now off you go and play your stupid video games."

"Ha!!!!!! You called them stupid you are fine!!!!!" Happy that nothing was wrong with his sister, except for the fact she was in a weird mood, he turned and ran, yelling out for her to say hi to Inuyasha for him.

"He'll understand one day dear." Kagome turned to face her mom at hearing her voice; her shoulders sank as she sighed deeply.

"Hopefully he won't have to mom. Hopefully everything will work out alright and he'll just think I'm being weird. I have to get going mom. They'll be waiting for me. I can't afford to delay any longer. I said my goodbye to Jii Chan already. Although he's blissfully unaware of what's going on, just like Souta."

Kagome's mother nodded giving her daughter a reassuring look, knowing that Kagome didn't want to leave as much as she didn't want her daughter to go. She wished with all her heart she could stop Kagome going down the well to the feudal era. Especially this time. But she wouldn't, this was something Kagome had to do. Still not for the first time, Mrs. Higurashi felt herself wishing that it were not her daughter's destiny to be the protector of the Shikon no tama and help rid the world of the evil hanyou Naraku.

Kagome returned her mothers reassuring look. She had always known her mother was strong, but had never really known the depths of her strength until she had talked with her the night before. It was the first time she had really sat down and talked with her mother of her time in the feudal era.

She had told her family edited tales. Where near mortal wounds were but mere scratches and Inuyasha defeated foes with ease, even if he was an ass while doing so. These tales of heroism were why Souta idolized the young hanyou so.

Kagome had always been afraid to tell how close to death they often came, for fear of not being allowed to go back. For fear of being parted from Inuyasha. So she had never really been able to share her fears, her feelings with her mother. But this time was different, this time Kagome had to tell her mother at least what she was facing. Because this time, there was the very real possibility she and the others would not survive. The time for the final battle against Naraku had come. And Kagome wanted to let her family know how much she loved them in case she could never again tell them.

Kagome had felt so guilty and ashamed when during their talk it had become apparent that her mother had been fully aware of the danger she had been facing during her time in the Sengoku Jidai. It had made Kagome sad to realize that she'd had someone to confide in all along and had wasted the chance.

When she had finished telling her mother the whole tale of her travels over the last three years and of what she and the others had faced. She had expected for her mother to be angry and ban her from ever going back to the feudal era. Her mother's reaction completely surprised her, she had pulled her into a tight hug before pouring out her heart to her daughter.

"Oh Kagome. I'm so very glad you decided to confide in me. For so long now I've watched you travel through the well, tired and hurting, body, mind and soul. I've seen the sparkle in your eyes when you talk of your friends and your achievements over there. I've watched you juggle your responsibilities as a miko with those of a schoolgirl. I've watched from a distance as my little girl has grown into an amazing woman.

And you are Kagome, you're amazing. You're strong and determined, caring and kind, gentle and loving. Despite everything that has been thrown your way you have stood your ground. Despite the countless dangers you have never wavered. I'm so happy you gave me the chance to tell you how much I love you and how very proud I am of you Kagome.

So often I've seen you come back wounded, I know you thought you'd hidden it well. But I'm your mother Kagome, I noticed when your hurt, in mind and body. I've wished so often that you'd never gone through the well, that you didn't have all this thrust on your young shoulders. But I know that this is your destiny Kagome. You were meant for this. I may not have to like it, but I know this is something you have to see through to the end despite the dangers. You have my love and support Kagome. But please try and come back to me safe. Please....."

Before she knew it, she was at the well. Kagome looked back towards the house, knowing that her mother's heart was breaking just as her own was. She ran a hand along the edge of the well, contemplating not going for a moment. Just for a moment, but knowing that as much as she wanted to stay, she also wanted to go.

She had shared so much with them all. Through hard times and fun times. She could not abandon them. She could not abandon Inuyasha. She had vowed to stay by his side, to see him through until the end and she would. She could not abandon the young man she had given her heart to. Even if he would go with hell to Kikyo instead of returning her love. With one last wistful look around, she jumped over the edge and let herself fall into the darkness.

All too soon she was back on the other side. She climbed out taking in the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. And finally her eyes rested on his beautiful amber eyes as he came striding towards her. Before she knew it he had wrapped her up in an embrace. One arm around her waist and one hand cradling her head, like she was so precious she might break any moment.

"Kagome" he said simply.