InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Struggle ❯ Chapter Six ( Chapter 6 )

A piercing sound filled his ears. He clutched his head until he realized the ringing came from the doorbell. Cautiously, he walked to the door, trying hard not to aggravate his wounds. Reaching the door, he peeked through the small, obscuring hole.

 

His breath hitched. Honey-gold eyes widened in confusion. He could feel the shaking of his body but still did not move. It couldn't be. Suddenly the confusion vanished, replaced with fury and anger. Grasping the round knob, Inuyasha yanked the door open.

 

“Brother.” The man outside the house breathed softly. “I have missed you greatly.”

 

“I'm sure ya have. So much that you didn't bother to call or write. So much that you're just now coming back!”

 

Darker, fiercer golden eyes stared in anger at the younger boy before him. “How dare you?! I belonged to another home. I refused to place myself in a home with a father who tried to live my life for me. You chose to stay.”

 

The tears fell from his eyes before he could speak. The pit of his stomach felt solid and heavy as if it were dragging him down. “You should have stayed with me.” Alone he faced the anger of his father. Always expected to be perfect. Dress the way he wanted. Look the way he wanted. Act the way he wanted. The pressure became worse when his brother left. He was now forced to fill the larger shoes of his brother. “I hate you.” The anger dispersed. The voice seemed more tired than upset.

 

“I'm wasting time here. I have to go meet Miroku.” Inuyasha brushed by his brother's shoulder and took off toward the sidewalk.

 

“Wait! I came to tell you something.” Inuyasha continued walking. He could hear his brother's feet pounding into the ground as he chased after him. It only took seconds for his long legs to carry him beside Inuyasha.

 

“Go away.” His brother sighed. He knew where the anger came from and a part of him felt he deserved it.

 

“Kikyou is gone.” Inuyasha paused only two houses from Miroku's. He turned, facing his brother,

 

“Do you really think I don't know that? I watched her run out the door, never looking back. Heh. Just like you did.”

 

“She's dead, brother.”

 

“I thought you loved me.” She looked down, her long; dark bangs covering her darker eyes.

 

“At one time I did.” The tears slid freely down his face.

 

“Then why are you doing this, hunh? Why are you leaving me?”

 

“Are time to be with each other has passed. Love will come to you again.”

 

“I never thought you would cause me so much pain, Kikyou.” Her head flew up. Cold eyes stared at him.

 

“A life without pain has no meaning. I just wanted to give your life meaning.”

 

“Goodbye, Inuyasha.”

 

“How?” His voice sounded so small even to his own ears.

 

“Her father.” When they were together they gave each other peace. She comforted him and took care of his wounds when he dealt with the pressure from his father. He did the same for her. He took her away from the pain even though it didn't last.

 

“I see.” His mind left his body seeking an escape from the overwhelming pain.

 

 

His entire body ached. Inuyasha opened his eyes. Light blinded him until he adjusted to the brightness.

 

“Are you alright?” Who would ask such a dumb question?

 

“What do you think?” Slowly, he sat up looking at his brother and friend watching him.

 

“What?” Miroku smiled that eerie smile of his.

 

“Kouga's looking for you.”

 

“What!” His heart began beating faster at the news. His eyes widened in shock. He didn't think Kouga would ever speak to him again. Maybe this day had a chance at becoming a good.

 

“He called here looking for you. I told him what happened and he's on his way. He sounded really worried.”

 

Sesshamaru frowned at his brother's response to what seemed like unimportant information. Just who was this Kouga? He didn't realize he'd missed so much these few years while away.

 

 

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