InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Shades of Gray ❯ Deception ( Chapter 5 )

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Shades of Gray

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Chapter 5: Deception

"Speaking"

'Thoughts'/Flashback

When they returned to the hut, Sango and Miroku didn't even ask. They had gotten used to the fact that Kagome and InuYasha had these awkwards fights and they didn't really question them about it anymore, seeing as it only upset Kagome.

But when Kagome and InuYasha returned, hand in hand, they only smiled at the sight.

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[Sango's World]

Miroku had just woken up, along with a new bumb on the back of his head. Sure, she felt a bit guilty, but hey! He deserved it! She snorted and tossed her head, dismissing her guilt. But she still couldn't help dismiss the way he made her feel.

When he was nice to her, and actually acted like he cared, she would blush and turn away. He made her heart race, and his smile brightened her day.

But then he would do something stupid, and she would knock him unconscious for a while.

Her thoughts were side-tracked as she saw Kagome and InuYasha walk in the door. At first she scowled at the hanyou, knowing that he had once again hurt Kagome. But, when she saw his hands, her scowl turned into a full-fledged smile for her friend. She knew how Kagome felt, and she did feel a bit sorry for her, considering her situation and all. But she knew it would work out in the end.

Kagome walked to her side and sat down beside her. She offered her some snacks from her time, and Sango accepted with a smile.

She might talk to her about it later.

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[InuYasha's World]

He thanked all the Gods he could remember for Kagome's kindness. She had forgiven him...again. He felt like kicking himself again. Maybe multiple times.

But he shook off the thought at the sight of her smile. He wanted to make her smile. Every time she did, his day became that much brighter.

It disturbed him, though. She was so happy right now, but when he thought about his meeting with Kikyo, something they talked about still ran through his mind. It scared him.

****Flashback*****

'InuYasha, come with me,' she had asked him, as she lightly pulled on his sleeves.

'I..I..can't...I can't right now, Kikyo', he had replied. He didn't want to leave yet.

'Why? Is it because of that girl?" she had sneered, 'You know, that once I get rid of her, nothing will stand between us.'

InuYasha backed off a bit.

'I won't let you hurt Kagome', he said firmly. It was true. No matter how much he was in debt to Kikyo, he wouldn't let her harm a hair on her head.

Kikyo had only scowled and given him a dirty look.

'I will kill her InuYasha. You aren't always with her to protect her, we both know it. I will find her, and when I do, I will claim the rest of my soul.'

Her soul catchers had come, and she had left him standing there in the clearing. He watched her leave silently, before cursing under his breath. She was right, and he knew it.

He was...scared.

****End Flashback****

He remained silent as he vowed to stay near Kagome forever. Never would he let anyone or anything hurt her.

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