InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love and War ❯ I'm leaving ( Chapter 14 )

Part fourteen: I'm leaving

As Kagome got comfortable she started to have a weird feeling as if something was about to happen. Unknown to her it was about to happen to her.

"So we meet again."

Kagome started at the voice and tried to look around but the person gripped her and held her firmly.

"Don't move," the voice said to her as his grip tightened. "So Kagome how was life? Did you have fun fucking that hanyou? I thought we would have been so much better off together."

"W-what do you want?" Kagome stuttered. She looked around hoping one of the guys were coming over but unfortunately no one was coming.

"You know what I want. I want you," he said into her ear causing her to shiver.

"But I'm Inuyasha's mate."

"I don't really give a damn. I always get what I want and I want you." he covered her mouth and pulled her out of the seat to the back of the club. Kagome fought against him as hard as she could be she knew like before there was no hope for her. Kouga was just too strong. When she bit him, he slapped her hard. "Now why don't you just stop that. The more you hurt me, the more I hurt you. I don't think we should start our relationship like this."

"Let me go please," she begged him.

"You know what I don't think so. I think we could have a lot of fun together." Kouga dragged her further to the back where no one would see them. "I think I'm gonna like this."

In the club a slow song came on and couples were holding each other close. Inuyasha had looked for Kagome but when he didn't see her he figured she had gone to the bathroom. He took it as a chance to dance with Kikyo and did so. When he took her into his arms it felt so familiar. This was something he was used to. He was all into the song but he and everyone else was startled when they heard a ear piercing scream.

Inuyasha looked away from Kikyo and looked around the club. He had a really bad feeling that he knew who the scream belonged to.

"Kagome!" he yelled and ran off in the direction he heard the sound. He got there but saw nothing. All he smelt was blood. Kagome's blood. "Kagome!"

"Inuyasha what's wrong?" Miroku asked as he came up behind the man.

"Kagome's gone and I could smell her blood and..." he sniffed again and the next man could hear the growl coming from him. "Kouga."

"Uh Inuyasha," Sango said as she looked at something. The man turned around to see what she wanted at a time like this and his eyes closed to slits at the sight before him. Naraku. Finally after all these years they were meeting face to face. The dark haired man had an evil grin as he held a struggling girl. Inuyasha had thought he captured Kagome but instead saw it was Kikyo.

"Well, well. Look what I found. So this bitch has been working for you all this time hanyou?" Naraku asked with a scowl.

"Yeah and I'm surprised that you didn't find that out. You somehow learn all of my other plans," Inuyasha said as he bared his fangs. "Let her go."

"And why should I do that?" he asked. "I've let her into my home and she betrayed me with you."

"Let her go you bastard." Inuyasha was really getting mad now. How dare Naraku touch the love of his life.

"Okay Inuyasha. I'll give you a choice. Choose one." just then Kouga came into view holding Kagome tight to him. her clothes were ripped and her face was bloody. The signs of swelling was already there as if she was beaten. "Choose the one you want to live."

Inuyasha swallowed. How could he make a choice. He knew eventually he would have to do this but never knew it would ended in death for one of them. Inuyasha looked at Kagome and saw the fear in her eyes. he should save her. She wasn't supposed to be apart of his world. Because of him her whole life had been disrupted and she had been put in danger because of him. then he looked at Kikyo.

The woman didn't show fear or anger. Her eyes were dull and cold and Inuyasha knew what it meant. She'd thought his decision was already made and she was ready to die. Inuyasha wasn't willing though to let her die. She had been there for him for so long and did everything for him. She was his life. He was willing to die for her. He loved her. She was the one for him. Inuyasha watched as Naraku drew a knife and pressed it close to Kikyo's throat. He scowled when he saw a thin trail of blood slid down the blade and her throat.

"Kikyo!" he yelled.

"Ah you've made your choice," Naraku said with an evil grin. He looked at Kouga then. "Kill the girl."

"Kagome!" Sango yelled as she was about to run over to her but was blocked by some kind of invisible barrier. The others soon realized that they too couldn't move. they only thing they could do was watch the girl who they came to love like a little sister be murdered in front of their eyes.

"Wait no!" Inuyasha said as he turned to run towards kagome.

"Too late. You made your decision." Naraku pointed a hand towards Inuyasha and a surge flew from his hand to Inuyasha. The man was lifted and thrown back into a wall. As he struggled to get up he looked over and saw Kouga plunge a dagger into Kagome's stomach. Before she fell to the ground Kagome looked at Inuyasha with such pain that he wanted to die himself. She felt limply to the ground and closed her eyes. that was it.

"No!" Sango and Rin screamed as they tried to get free. Even Miroku and Sesshomaru fought to get free to go to the girl.

"Have a nice life Inuyasha," Naraku said as he dropped Kikyo. Both he and Kouga disappeared then.

"Kagome!" Sango said as she ran over to the girl when she was finally freed. "Oh no!" she and Rin reached the girl at the same time and lifted her into her arms. She looked down at Kagome's pale face and started to cry. There was blood everywhere.

The guys then rushed over to Kagome to see if she was really dead. Inuyasha was just too stunned to move. he couldn't do much of anything right now. He looked over to Kikyo to see her sitting on the floor looking at him and he lowered his eyes. he then looked over at Kagome and saw that the girl wasn't moving at all. Miroku looked at him then and shook his head.

"She's still alive but she won't be for long if we don't get her to a hospital."

"No hospitals. Myoga."

"Well how is she?" Sango said as Myoga came back out. He was a retired doctor that the family all went to when the injuries were past Kaeda's knowledge. He was short and bald but sweet. When he came out he had a grim look on his face. He looked up at Sango and shook his head.

"She's stable now. She lost a lot of blood and for some time now I thought she was about to die. Fortunately for us she's a fighter and wanted to live."

"So she's fine?" Rin asked.

"For the time being. If she makes it through the night she'll live. Oh and I'm sorry to say she lost her baby."

"What!" Inuyasha asked as he made his presence known finally. He was sitting in the back in the shadows but was stunned to hear what Myoga had said. "She wasn't pregnant!"

"Yeah she was," Sango said as she tried to hold back tears. "She wasn't too sure about it but she had a feeling."

"She was pregnant?" Inuyasha asked. he couldn't believe it. It just couldn't have been true. Kagome was pregnant then she lost their baby. Because of him.

"Yeah."

"I'm sorry Inuyasha," Miroku said from across the room where he held Sango.

The man was too stunned to say anything. At that point in time he didn't know what to think or say so he kept silent.

That night Inuyasha kept vigil over Kagome when he sent the others home. She slept but it wasn't peacefully. With every breath she took Inuyasha could sense her pain and discomfort. He couldn't sleep. His mind was too focused on the fact that Kagome was pregnant. How could he not smell it. Was he too occupied with everything else that he didn't notice something like this. What was wrong with him?

It wasn't until two days later Kagome decided to wake. She was alone in the room with Inuyasha when she opened her eyes and glanced around. She was too weak to move and in too much pain. She felt like she had been run over by a truck and she was half dead.

"Kagome!" she heard from the corner and turned her head to see Inuyasha making his way over to her. "Oh god Kagome how are you? Are you okay?"

Inuyasha looked at the girl and saw pain in her shining eyes. he then saw the tears and anger. When she opened her mouth he was almost afraid to hear what she had to say.

"I'm leaving you."

"Kagome!" cried a female voice from the door. The girl looked up to see Sango moving towards her with tears in her eyes. "oh god Kagome you're alright."

"Hi Sango," she said as she tried to sit up. upon seeing her struggles Inuyasha helped her up then turned away. The two girls hugged and chatted before the others came in. When they did the room was filled with happiness for Kagome's life. everyone was happy. All except Inuyasha. He sat in the corner waiting for the others to leave so he could have some time alone with Kagome to discuss what she had said earlier. He was relieved when almost an hour later the group left saying that they would see her later.

Kagome looked over at Inuyasha and sighed. She knew they were about to have a serious conversation and though she really didn't want to go through with it, it had to be done. She watched as he shifted in his chair to face her completely. His face was set with determination but Kagome promised to herself that she would not be swayed by his words. She was leaving him and that was final.

"What did you mean?" he asked finally getting it off his chest.

"I'm leaving you Inuyasha," she said as she looked everywhere but at him.

"But I need you Kagome," he said almost pleadingly.

"Yeah I know. For the prophecy I know. Look I'm willing to compromise. Tell me exactly what I'm needed for and I'll stay until you defeat Naraku but only as an aid to your victory. I'm no longer going to be your mate."

"What! No fucking way am I going to agree to that!" Inuyasha yelled at her. She couldn't be serious. She was his mate and he wasn't about to let her go no matter what reason she thought she had.

"Inuyasha you don't have a choice. Your choice was made the moment you chose Kikyo to live and not me. Don't think getting stabbed erased my memory. All it managed to do was kill my child."

At her words that thought was brought back to him. "Why didn't you tell me Kagome?" he asked changing the subject somewhat. "Why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?"

"I didn't have a reason to. I wasn't so sure that I was so I had a pregnancy test done. I talked to Sango about it and she said I should get your feelings on being a father. And boy did I sure get them."

"That talk in the field.... you said it was about Shippo!" he accused. "You lied to me then!"

"It doesn't really matter since your feelings would have been the same. Honestly Inuyasha would you have said something differently?" before the man could answer Kagome continued. "It doesn't matter now. Our child is gone and is never coming back. he's dead because of this stupid war you are in."

"It's not stupid!" Inuyasha yelled at her. "You have no idea what it is about. How dare you call it stupid?"

"Well explain it to me then. Convince me to help you."

Inuyasha looked down at the woman angrily. He knew he'd never told her what it was all about and just figured she would go along with him. "fine. Five years ago my parents were murdered by a man on a quest for power and revenge. He and my father used to be business partners until they both met my mother. they were both in love with her but she choose my father instead. Naraku was always bitter about it and swore revenge. When he killed my father my mother fought him and in turn lost her life. Naraku took everything away from us when he killed our parents and I swore that I'd get my revenge.

"He's not only ruined the lives of my family but others as well. He killed Miroku's family because Miroku's father was trying to put him behind bars. His hired man Kouga killed Rin's family for absolutely no reason. Naraku killed Shippo's parents for reasons I'm still not sure of and he killed many others. Every man that fights with me is here for revenge over loved ones. Kagome you are the one from the prophecies. You are the one that will help me defeat Naraku and get the Shikon jewel back. that jewel is so important. If I wish on it I can get my parents back."

"So you need me to help you get some jewel is that it? Fine Inuyasha I'll help but after that I'm leaving for good. I'll return to my life and you can return to yours with Kikyo. I always knew you loved her but stupidly enough I fell in love with you anyway."

"You love me?" Inuyasha asked. there was still hope for them.

"Loved. Inuyasha. I did but not anymore. That all changed the minute you chose Kikyo to live and me to die. Don't worry Inuyasha I'll stick by your side till the end but in the mean time you can have Kikyo as your mate. I realize now that is the way it was always supposed to be and I just got in the way."

"Kagome I marked you. You are my mate. The mark is there to prove it."

Kagome lifted a hand to the position where his mark was placed. She covered it with a palm and a bright light shined from underneath. When she moved her hand again the mark was gone. "There. I just solved both our problems. Leave now Inuyasha. I'm feeling tired and need my sleep."

"Kagome this is not over. I'm not just about to let you go this easily. You are my mate no matter what you do. I'll mark you again if I have to but you aren't going to leave me."

"I'm sorry Inuyasha, but you don't have a choice."

Kagome was released almost two weeks later. She returned to the mansion and to her new family. They were all excited to have her back. Everyday someone new would come and tell her how happy they were to see that she was alive. All she could do was smile. Inside she was hurting terribly, but she would never let any of them see that. Sango and the others were confused when Kagome moved into a different bedroom from Inuyasha. I wasn't until they asked her about it that Kagome told them what she had said to Inuyasha. She was leaving. They were all silent about it at first and then they tried to protest but they finally gave up realizing there was nothing they could do to change her mind.

As soon as she was up to it, Kagome started training again. Her mind was now focused on the fight at hand and used everything in her to fight Inuyasha. At times he felt it was more serious and she was really fighting him and not just practicing. When he called their training to a halt one day, Kagome stopped suddenly and looked at him. the corner of her eyes were tinged with red and it freaked him out like no other thing has before. She blinked and the red was gone. She turned to walk away and he tried to stop her.

"Kagome," he said as he ran over to her and grabbed her arm.

"No!" she yelled as she touched him. out of her palm shot a force so strong he was literally picked up and thrown. Fortunately for him, he had the grace of a cat and landed on his feet. He looked at Kagome and saw that the red was back in her eyes. They stared at each other for a few moments then Kagome turned and walked away.

"What the hell was that?" Inuyasha asked himself. He'd have to consult with the scrolls and with Miroku since his ancestors were monks.

As Inuyasha made his way inside, he could sense something wasn't right. His nose picked up the scent of nervousness with a hint of evil in the air. He then picked up his pace to a running and headed straight where the scent was coming from. Kagome's room. The door flung open as he stood in the doorway looking around the room. He saw Kagome sitting at a vanity brushing her hair. She looked at him in the mirror but said nothing. She just continued to brush her hair. He sniffed the room again. The scent was still there but he saw nothing.

He walked around the room and looked into everything but still he saw nothing. He sniffed again and followed his nose to where the scent was strongest. He looked at Kagome and saw as she smiled at him in the mirror. It was her! Kagome was emitting an evil scent!

"Kagome," Inuyasha said softly. The girl looked at him and grinned. She stood up from the table and turn to face him. "Kagome?"

"Inuyasha," she said. Her usually light airy voice was now deeper and laced with venom. "My love Inuyasha."

"Kagome are you okay?" he asked wearily as he looked at her. He didn't move in case she decided to attack.

"Why I'm fine," she said with a grin that sent shivers down his back. "why do you ask?"

"I was just wondering," he said. Kagome took a step towards him and he unconsciously stepped back. he saw her eyes widen with anger and swallowed. The anger was immediately gone and there was a smile on her face again. Only thing though the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"Inuyasha," she said as she moved towards him again and again he stepped back. "why are you moving away from me? Don't you love me anymore."

"Of course I love you Kagome."

"No you don't! You love that bitch! You love Kikyo!" she said with eyes red as blood. He stared at her in astonishment as her nails grew to claws and her long black hair stood on end. She had weird markings on her face and her body was tense.

"No Kagome! I love you!" he said trying to placate her.

"Liar!" she yelled as she swiped at him with her claws.

Inuyasha sat up in bed sweat draining down his face. He rubbed his hand through his long hair and tried to calm his fast beating heart. What the hell was that? He thought. What a weird dream. He got out of bed and walked over to the door( and for all those hentais out there he's wearing pajama bottoms.) He moved quietly down the hall and stopped in front of a door. He sniffed lightly and was relieved that the scent was normal. He turned the knob of the door and opened it quietly. He peaked into the room and saw the figure on the bed. He saw a slow rise and fall of its chest as the person breathed.

Kagome turned over in bed and Inuyasha could see she was still sleeping. He walked into the room and stood beside her bed. He made sure not to make any sounds so she wouldn't wake up and get angry at him. he looked down at her face he once thought was peaceful in sleep and saw that it was anything but. She looked tormented and Inuyasha's heart ached. What was she dreaming about? What could possibly cause her so much misery in her sleep? Inuyasha felt like a dog (no pun intended....well maybe a little.) His life was ruining hers and it was too later for her to leave now. She was a major player in this sick game and there was no way for her to leave before the end.

"Inuyasha?" a voice whispered. He looked down thinking maybe she had caught him staring but found she was still sleeping. He turned to see Miroku standing in the door. He walked over to his friend and closed the door behind them. "What were you doing in there?"

"What do you think?" he asked him as he started to walk away. Miroku followed close behind. Something told him his friend needed to talk. Inuyasha didn't have to look back. he knew Miroku was there and was for once glad. "I needed to see that she was okay."

"Well she is. You wouldn't allow anyone to hurt her," Miroku said without thought then regretted it afterwards.

"But I did and not only that they killed my child." Inuyasha made his way towards the liquor cabinet and got out a bottle of Vodka collins. He got out two glasses and poured drinks for each of them. He took his own and swallowed in. He closed his eyes and he felt the hot liquid burn his insides but it was a welcomed feeling. He felt like he deserved to die.

"You didn't know," Miroku said as he drank his own to but slowly.

"That doesn't make a difference. I shouldn't have allowed it to happen!" Inuyasha said as he took another drink.

Miroku could see that his friend was on his way towards getting drunk. "Inuyasha there was nothing you could have done. You had to choose one of them."

"And I chose her to die! I chose my mate to die! She hates me now you know," Inuyasha said as he made his way over to the couch with his third glass of the clear substance.

"She doesn't hate you. she's just upset is all." Miroku watched carefully as the man drank the liquid and winced. Inuyasha was going to be a bitch to deal with tomorrow.

"She hates me. She told me she had loved me but not anymore. She hates me now. I killed our child. Because of me I'll never have my son. She says when this is all over she's going to leave me."

"She's not going to leave you. eventually she'll get over it and realize how much you care for her."

"I do care for her. I really do but it doesn't matter. She's made up her mind to leave and I won't ever see her again. When this is all over she'll leave and when she does I hope I die."