InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Odds n Ends: General Audience ❯ Innocent Bystander (Kagome) ( Chapter 5 )

Disclaimer: The characters of InuYasha are not mine, they are property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.

 

Genre: Tragedy

Characters: Kagome, Kikyou, Inuyasha

Type: Drabble

Rated: G

 

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Under the light of the full moon, even her human eyes can see the soft luminescence of the shinidamachuu.

She can see the faint shine of Inuyasha's silver hair as he vanishes into the dark shadows of the forest.

The pain starts as a small ache beneath her breastbone, a worrisome discomfort that she rubs absently with the heel of one hand. She is unaware of the upwelling of her tears until one escapes and trails forlornly down her cheek. The need to call to him builds up inside of her in a demanding rush so that when she opens her mouth she expects a harsh shout…

“Inuyasha,”

…but his name comes out no more than a whisper as she realizes it is futile.

Tortured agony blossoms in her chest; sinking down into her being, down into the depths of her heart. Starkly aware of her own helplessness, she breaks down and cries. Soft choked sobs, angry tears of frustration, and a low, almost inaudible keen of hopelessness as she realizes he will never be hers.

She has his love, his friendship, his trust, and his smile—but it is not enough to hold him. Because his love, his loyalty, and his promise belong to another.

Her.

Kikyou.

They are the star crossed lovers torn apart by treachery and hate. They are the two destined to meet again; to live out the tragic end of their love.

And she herself?

She is the victim; the innocent bystander caught in between.

 

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