InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Jewel of Four Souls ❯ Gone Too Far ( Chapter 11 )

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Finally after a long struggle, Kagome's back amoungst the living. However, her mood and feelings still seem to be somber and hurt, her pent up anger close to boiling over. Kagome's about to make a decision that'll change everyone's life. Will they come to accept, or will a certain Hanyou have something to say about it?

Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Drama / Adventure / Action | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 02.19.2007 | Pages: 6 | Words: 4.6K | Visits: 422 | Status: Work In Progress

Finally, Chapter 11! This one has been annoying me to death, as I could never get fully happy with it. In reality, I still don't like it fully. But it's close enough.

Thanks to all of you who have reviewed chapter 10. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything other than this annoying-to-write chapter.

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Chapter 11 “Gone Too Far”

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Back at the village the next late-morning, Kagome slept curled up cozily in a makeshift bed. Miroku, Sango, and Shippo all keeping a very close watch on her while Kaede made some lunch. InuYasha was still missing from yesterday. Though everyone figured it was best to just leave him be for the time being. It was too hard to understand his behavior anyway. First he was ultimately protective of her. Not letting anyone get too close unless he wished it. Then, just as soon as she was brought back from the land of the dead, he disappears. Sadly enough, Kagome wanted to see him. Even after all he put her through.

“It is good that ye all have succeeded in reviving dear Kagome.”

“Indeed. I think this world really needs her to stay here a lot longer. Both in this time and her own.”

“And what of her mother? Have InuYasha consoled with her of Kagome's return among the living?”

“I doubt he has.”

“InuYasha has been missing since last night. He and the jewel both.”

“I see. So the jewel has been finally released from this world has it?”

“We believe so.”

A small moan was heard from where Kagome rested. A slight stir and she was sitting tiredly propping herself up with her wobbly arms.

“Oh…my head…” she moaned in much pain as she held her hand to her forehead upon feeling a headache coming on.

“Ah Kagome. You have awakened.”

“Kagome.” Sango smiled.

“Sango? Miroku? Ehhh… what happened? Last thing I remember was…” Kagome spaced out, unable to quite remember exactly what happened. No one in the hut cared if she remembered or not. To them, it was best if she either forgot or that the ritual erased the memory of her demise.

Sango knelt down and drew Kagome into a hug. Startled, Kagome tensed a moment before returning the comforting embrace. Miroku even gave a brief hug after Sango finally let go. And not to be left out, Shippo bounded over and nearly tackled the poor miko to the ground. He giggled and laughed happily as he smothered Kagome with affections. Kagome, though not very loud or excited, laughed weakly as she tried to ease him off her. But to no avail.

“We missed you so much Kagome!” Shippo bellowed in tears.

“Eh…it's good to see you too Shippo.” Kagome held the little kitsune closer.

“Merw?”

“And you too Kirara.” Kagome petted the little demon-kitten affectionately.

“So…it's finally over.”

“What's over Miroku?”

“Our struggles. Naraku has been defeated and the sacred jewel is now gone from this world. …We can now all live normal lives.”

Sango barely held back her gasp, knowing the deeper meaning to that statement. Getting back to normal life meant that Kagome would no doubt go back to her era. And she feared it'd be for good. The only reason she'd come back is to see everyone. Everyone that is, except InuYasha. And perhaps he'd be the reason why she wouldn't come back at all. Sango could see it in Kagome's eyes. She was still hurt. Yet still yearned to see him.

`What should I do?'

Both girls thought simultaneously. Shippo had curled up in Kagome's lap and rested quietly. Not wanting to leave his adopted mother alone for a moment. He needed comfort the most. This whole experience was probably traumatizing to the poor kitsune. The family he came to love and accept was nearly ripped from him once again. But the hostility and tension could still be felt.

Perhaps their problems weren't over just yet…

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“So InuYasha…it is you.”

The hanyou said nothing, merely stared off in the distance as thunder clapped overhead. He seemed too lost in his own thoughts to care of the new presence that decided to bother him; much less the threat of rain that loomed overhead.

“I didn't think you could get-“

“What do you want Sesshomaru?” He meekly said.

“Humph. It's not what I want. It's what you want little brother.”

Rin peeked out from behind her lord, noticing the rather forelorned look on InuYasha's face. She felt sympathy for the half-demon. Which was amazing considering that very half-demon nearly killed her but a fortnight ago.

“I don't want anything.”

“You are a poor liar.”

“Why the hell do you care anyway?!” InuYasha snapped, turning his head to his older brother.

Sesshomaru wasn't phased in the least bit. “I don't.”

InuYasha's gaze saw Rin peeking out. He put two and two together and figured it must have been Rin who was worried and concerned about him. Why he didn't know, nor care.

“Keh, and you mean to tell me that you're taking orders from some human girl?”

“I take orders from no one.” Sesshomaru's voice stated, cold and calm as ever.

“Somehow I doubt you came here of your own free will.”

Sesshomaru began walking off past InuYasha, but had a few more words to speak, “We all have something we desire. …Remember that little brother.”

`We all have something we desire…Keh, yet we desire so much…'

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A while later in Kaede's hut, Kagome was knelt down in front of her backpack, idly arranging things inside it. She didn't seem all too thrilled in her arduous task of packing everything away as she prepared to leave. Sango sat quietly nearby, trying her best to cope with the situation at hand. Kagome was indeed about to leave them.

“Are you sure you want to go through with this?” Miroku asked her.

“I…I haven't got a choice. I don't belong here. My place is back home in my era… back to my normal life.”

“What of InuYasha?”

Kagome nearly squeaked as she came to a halt and tensed. Almost dropping her hairbrush that she was about to pack away.

“What about him?” She said with a rather malice tone, stuffing the brush into her back rather forcefully.

“Are you just gonna leave without talking to him?”

“Humph, why should I say anything to that jerk?” She roughly tossed in a random object.

“He did help us save your life.” Miroku struggled to win her over. Kagome really needed to talk with InuYasha. Sort things out and come to terms. Something…anything.

“If he shows up, then I'll give him my gratuitous goodbye.”

Miroku sighed, knowing he lost in the argument. It seemed Kagome wanted nothing to do with InuYasha. But it couldn't be helped. Sango shook her head knowing that this bothered Kagome to no end. Somehow, things didn't feel as if they'd go right.

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`What is it that I desire? …There's so much, yet somehow I feel as if they're all intertwined. Can it be…? No, I mustn't. I can't. I never will. Not again…I won't allow it to happen again. But… …what should I do? …I have to at least…maybe then…'

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“Well…I should get back to mama.” Kagome sadly stated to her friends early the next morning. Leaving her friends became all the more difficult by the minute. She loved them very much. After the nearly three years of spending time together, through all their struggles and adventures, how could you just suddenly get up and leave? Knowing you'll never see any of them again?

“Are you sure you want to leave so soon?” Sango almost pleaded.

“I'm sorry Sango. Mama must be so worried about me.”

“Yeah. But…can't you come back? And…you know…visit us?” Sango was trying anything and everything to keep Kagome here, to see her again.

Kagome shook her head. “I can't. I need to get my life back to normality. Back to how it was before I came here.”

Sango's eyes teared up as she embraced her dear friend. A friend she could almost call a sister. Things were becoming too difficult to accept. She refused to accept Kagome's death. And she refused to accept Kagome leaving forever. However, Sango knew that one-day things would come to this. She knew Kagome would someday leave for her era for good. Yet, she remained so unprepared. How could one prepare for such a thing?

“Accompany me to the well?” She asked, gathering all her things.

Sango nodded after coming out of her stupor. Miroku and Shippo waited by the door. Silently, Kagome led the way out of Kaede's hut and down the path to the Bone Eaters well for the last time.

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The walk began rather silently as Kagome led the way to the well. Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirara all kept their distance yet remained close enough to the fleeing miko. What words were left unspoken? What could they possibly talk about in their final moments together without turning to tears? This just couldn't be goodbye…could it?

“Why are you guys so quiet all of a sudden?” Kagome asked as she trudged along, lugging her heavy bag.

“I don't know what to say…” Sango admitted.

“We just wish you to have a safe and peaceful journey back to your time. And may you live a wonderful and fulfilling life.” Miroku chirped, trying to sound happy and supportive. Where he too felt the loss already.

“Kagome… are you sure you want to leave without saying anything to InuYasha?”

“He's not around, so it can't be helped.” She said over her shoulder. Shippo wanted to add in his own input, but just didn't have the heart.

Nearing the well upon her statement, she turned her gaze back around only to find the devil himself standing there waiting. InuYasha.

Kagome came to an abrupt halt, followed by Sango, Miroku, and the others.

“Inu-“

“Kagome…” He softly said, a tinge of hurt in his voice.

She turned her head and proceeded to the well, almost ignoring him. He amazingly kept calm as everyone else watched on quietly. A wave of foreboding tension could be felt through the clearing.

“Kagome…are you ok?”

“Humph, like you care.”

That wasn't quite the reaction he was hoping for. He glanced back up at her and his eyes widened a bit, “Where are you going?” He started to panic a little, noticing all her stuff packed up on her back.

“For your information I'm going home!”

“No you're not!” InuYasha attempted to block her path.

“Sit boy!” She commanded. The enchantment spell kicked in, driving InuYasha face-first to the forest floor in a fit of curses and moans. Kagome's anger seemed to be getting the better of her as she stormed past the hanyou, throwing her stuff into the well.

“Goodbye everyone.” She said more to her friends than to InuYasha.

“Wait damn you!” InuYasha said, barely managing to grab a hold of her before she leapt into the well.

“Huh? Let me go InuYasha!”

“No! Will you stop and listen to me?!” He said a little too harshly.

“There's nothing more to say! I'm going home and never coming back! So let me go!”

“Kagome!” He roughly pulled her back, only furthering the frustrations of the miko. She managed to struggle free, but he grabbed onto her arm once again in a feeble attempt to stop her.

“Hey, hey, calm down you two.” Miroku tried to consul, but his words went unheard.

“Would you just listen to me for one second?!” InuYasha almost pleaded.

Kagome's struggling further increased, “I said let me go you stupid half-breed!” she shouted long before thinking about it. Her anger explosive. Kagome broke free before stepping back and giving the command once again, “SIT BOY!!”

InuYasha's face went into an instant devastation before his face connected with the hard dirt and grass below him. The others cringe before seeing Kagome disappear into the well. No one wanted to admit it, but Kagome seemed a bit too harsh on how she handled that. Still, there was nothing they could do. She was gone, and only InuYasha could reach her. Yet, after what she said, what she did… they somehow doubted he'd ever come near the well again.

Everyone remained silent as InuYasha remained motionless on the ground. Kagome left them.

“InuYasha?” Shippo hesitantly took a step forward. The hanyou didn't respond in any way.

Sango bit her bottom lip, sighing. She knew Kagome didn't handle that too well. Nor did InuYasha. Could it be possible they both were in the wrong? Or was there someone in particular to blame? Somehow, things just weren't going to be the same anymore…

Well, overall I'm not too thrilled with how this chapter turned out. But still had that effect I wanted. Still, hope you enjoyed!

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