InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Prologue - A Test of Memory (The Coming of Rinkatsu) ❯ You Looked Like Her ( Chapter 1 )

Kagome and Inuyasha were walking to the well, side by side, making little talk. The sun was not entirely set so I nice pink glow emitted from behind the western mountains. The feeling of the end of the day was very pleasant. Kagome could be heard letting out her cheerful little laugh because Inuyasha said something funny, but what he said is not important.

The day's end seemed perfect to Inuyasha and Kagome. But to Kikyo, who was following the two, unbeknownst to them, the day was very sad. She hid behind the trees a couple yards aways from them and was very careful about it. It's unlike her to be spying, but she had a feeling of confronting Inuyasha about her feelings towards him. She was sick of the waiting she was enduring and she also noticed the growing bond between Kagome and Inuyasha and did not want to take chances.

Upon arriving at the well, Kagome gave Inuyasha a farewell.

"It was nice of you to walk me home Inuyasha. It seems my manners are reflecting on you!" she laughed.

Of course, Inuyasha was dry in his response. "Don't expect it again. I was just walking for the exercise."

Kagome knew he was lying about his feelings so she gave a polite laugh out.

"You'd better not forget about tomorrow either. We still need to find more jewel shards and we need to head north... the only reason I'm letting you go home is because you need some time with your family. You'll only get weaker if you're homesick," Inuyasha said. "Don't forget!"

Kagome replied, "Don't worry, I won't forget." She jumped into the world back to her world

"I wish you would forget... forever," said Kikyo to herself. She was listening to them.

Inuyasha took a look in the well to make sure she had made it through and then walked away slowly. Kikyo got back on the track and deliberately made noise while following him so he'd notice her. He turned around and saw her only a few feet away.

"... What... why are you here?" stuttered Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, please... Let me tell you something..." said Kikyo. "I love you... I can't wait anymore."

She walked the short distance between them and hugged Inuyasha. Unfortunately....

"I love you too Kagome -" Inuyasha knew immediately what he had done wrong and had stepped backwards from Kikyo, knowing there was nothing he could do. Kikyo said nothing, but the look in her eyes said everyhing. She turned around and simply walked away.