InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Then From Love until Forever ❯ One Last Attempt ( Chapter 15 )

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I wanted to take a moment to thank all those readers who waited patiently for this update. I received a review that royally pissed me off and almost decided to not to finish this story. But I decided against that idea because of all the readers who are understanding and very supportive. Thank you. Now I am going to vent over the review that I received, and I will explain the reason why I have not been able to update.

Inu stranger wrote this:

HELLO!...c'mon dont you think you had enough time to your self?? i know you got things you need to do...but...theres ...some people who love this story they worship it for god sakes so plz post kk!

Okay normally I blow off reviews like these off. Writing stories is a strictly a hobby for me and I update when I can, but after what I have been through the last two months, just reading it pissed me off. So this is my response to inu stranger:

Time to myself…Huh? I live in CENTRAL FLORIDA! Do you have any idea what happened to Central Florida? Within a six week or so period CENTRAL FLORIDA was hit with THREE MAJOR FUKCING HURRICANES. It is slightly difficult to update a fucking story when there is a TREE sitting in the middle of your house and your bedroom is nearly destroyed.. I don't care if you think fanfiction to be God himself. My priorities are to my family and putting our lives back together. The last few months for me have been hell. You are lucky I even stayed up to finish this chapter because I was sure as hell ready to just delete they story after reading your review. So maybe you should take a moment and THINK before you open your mouth.

So of you may think me a bitch or an ass for singling out a review like that but after the shit I've been through I really don't care. I am only finishing this story for all my faithful, understanding fans and because I really do enjoy writing. But I have decided that after I finished this story and my other two, I will more than likely no longer be writing fanfiction.

Alright, here is the chapter. Sorry to all of those who were waiting for a lemon. I can't get in the right frame of mind to write it right now. So I probably will not do it. I am sorry.

Hope you enjoy. I am displeased with this chapter but I figured you guys have waited long enough.

Takes place same day the last one left off.

This is somewhat a filler chapter to set up for the next and last chapter…

Then From Love Until Forever…

Chapter Fifteen: One Last Attempt

Inuyasha scratched the top of his head, his mind listing all the things he needed and everything that still had to be accomplished so he could pull off his surprise for Kagome. He wanted it to take place in two days, so a lot had to be done very quickly. Destiny had agreed to keep her mother busy while Sango, Miroku, Rin and himself were getting everything prepared. Thinking of Rin, Inuyasha turned down the hall that would lead him to his brother's room.

He hadn't spoken to Rin about his plans yet, considering when his brother left only about an hour ago, Sesshoumaru had said Rin was asleep upstairs. Inuyasha hated disturbing her but he was on borrowed time. Besides from his observations his sister-in-law was starting to experience a small form of cabin fever. She was a very active person and having to lie in bed all day not being able to do her normal things were starting to take its toll on her. So he was hoping that his need for her assistance would help boost her out of the depression she had begun to fall into.

"Alright, Destiny is going to keep Kag busy for most of the next two days…Sango has agreed to secretly get a hold of Kagome's dress sizes so we can special order that…and Miroku is getting a hold of the landscapers, and together Sango and Miroku are taking care of the guests, seating arrangements and what not…and Rin…shit that leaves an awful lot for her to do…naw Sango won't mind helping…I hope…" Inuyasha muttered into the air as he neared his brother and Rin's bedroom.

A stressed and heavy sigh vibrated from between his lips when he arrived at the door. Licking his dry lips, his hand reached up and gently knocked on the door. When no answer came, Inuyasha hesitantly cracked it open and peaked his head inside. There as expected, was Rin sleeping soundlessly on the bed. He felt horrible for waking her up, and Sesshoumaru would surely have his hide for doing so, but he needed her help…it was imperative.

The door creaked as he pushed it open enough to allow his body access to the room. Inuyasha squeezed his eyes shut the instant the unusually loud sound reached his ears. Biting his lip he further entered the room, silently creeping around the large canopy bed to the side his sister-in-law slept. His hand hesitantly reached out towards her shoulder so he could gently shake her awake but the sudden bellowing of his cell phone caused him to nearly jump out of his skin.

"Fucking hell," he angrily murmured to himself while his hands frantically fumbled with the damn thing.

A giggle emerged from below him just as he was able to hit the silent option on the phone. Inuyasha raked his fingers through his hair, letting out an exasperated groan in response to Rin's laughter.

"Don't worry about it, I woke up when you came in the room." Rin said, smiling up at her friend from her place on the bed.

"God damn squeaking door," he joked, carefully taking a seat on the bed next to Rin, "I have a proposition for you…"

Using her upper body strength, Rin lifted herself into a sitting position, cringing when a sharp pain ripped through her chest…"What?" she eventually choked out after the pain subsided. Inuyasha was up the second he saw her discomfort. He placed a pillow against the headboard so that she could rest comfortably against it.

"Thank you," she smiled at him as he reclaimed his position beside her.

"No problem…"

"So…" Rin continued, placing her hands on her lap and eyeing him with her normal cheery glow, "What is your proposition, Mr. Tama?" she asked in the most masculine voice she could muster up.

Inuyasha chuckled, and shook his head, "You seem to be in a brighter mood."

Rin shrugged her shoulders, "In the words of my know-it-all husband, the great Sesshoumaru," she added playfully, "if I am sad or depressed, I am only going to wind up hurting myself or my baby. And even though it is more fun to disagree with him; on this account I have no choice. I don't want to lose my baby."

"Great my ass,"

She sighed and rolled her eyes, "Leave it to you to dwell on the most insignificant thing I said. Your mind must have completely stopped all it's normal functions at the idea of your brother being called great…Did you even hear a word I said after I stated that?" she teased and watched his distorted face for a few moments. Shaking her head, she could tell that her words were true.

"Inuyasha?" A long minute of silence ensued, "Inuyasha!" she spoke louder to draw his attention, when he looked her in the eyes she spoke again, "Your proposition?"

"Huh? Oh! Yeah, um…well I wanted to do something for Kagome, something that would show her just how much I love her, and how much I missed not having her in my life…"

"But she already knows, Inuyasha, you don't have to prove your feelings to her. All anyone has to do is watch the way you look at her. It's evident in your eyes and in hers."

"I know, but we lost so much time together. I mean, yes, I got her back but we had virtually become strangers. Besides what she has already told me, I have no idea what her life was like, or how she felt during all those years and the same goes for her about my life. Kagome and I used to do everything together, talk about everything. She's my best friend but being reunited after such a long period of time it is kind of hard and awkward to resume where things were left off…" Inuyasha trailed off in his explanation to gather his wandering thoughts.

"Words can not even come close to explaining how I felt that night I watched her walk down those steps towards me. But that exhilaration twisted into an ache when I realized that we were going to have to start back at square one, no matter how much we are in love. So that got me thinking. Kagome and I should just start a new; the first stages have already been put into motion. Over the past couple of weeks, we have gotten to know each other again, and earlier today we…ah…" Inuyasha stuttered a bit feeling his cheeks grow warm.

Rin offered him a gentle smile to let him know that she understood what he wanted to say. Her heart reached out for her friends because everything that he had just said was true. Kagome and Inuyasha were apart for a long time and it's only natural that they would have to adjust to resuming their lives, especially with Destiny being a constant reminder of the years that were lost. But true love survives the most challenging of trials and Rin knew without a doubt that their love could overcome even the pits of hell.

"Anyways, where was I? Oh yeah, square one well I was thinking what better way to start a new than to renew our wedding vows," Inuyasha said, his eyes instantly lighting up, "So I want to surprise Kagome with a wedding ceremony and a reception, everything…just like the first time we were married except that I want this to be bigger. Huge! I want to declare to the world that Kagome Higurashi Tama is the love of my life and my soul and that nothing on this earth could destroy or take away what we have together."

Blinking back tears, Rin gave Inuyasha a bright smile, "I think your surprise will mean more than you know to Kagome. So what can I do to help?"

Inuyasha matched her grin, "Sango and Miroku are helping with physical aspects of my plan. I saved the decoration planning, and consulting the caterers for you to do if you don't mind."

"Mind? Hell no, it gives me something to do…" Rin happily exclaimed, reaching over and grabbing a notepad and pencil from the nightstand next to her bed, "Let's see…we'll need lots and lots of flowers, preferably white roses since those are Kagome's favorite. Colors….colors? What colors do you want incorporated into the decorations?" she asked as she continued to jot down everything that pop inside her head.

"Ah…I would say use the same colors Kagome picked when we were first married, but her preferences might have changed. I'll get Destiny to find out what her favorite colors are later and we'll just use those then. Also, Kagome would want you and Sango as her bride's maids again so; you'll both have to order new dresses. And Destiny will need a flower girl dress as well."

"Don't you worry, let me get a hold of Sango and well have it all taken care of…oooh there is so much to do, I'm so excited…" Rin squealed, her body shaking with contained excitement.

"Well, don't go hurting yourself," Inuyasha mused, "I would really like to live long enough to remarry my wife."

"Sesshoumaru wouldn't kill you, beat you within an inch of your life maybe but never kill you," Rin laughed.

"Feh, that's what you think."

"Trust me, Inuyasha, you've done some stupid things that Sessy could have easily killed you over but didn't…like when you signed something you didn't read."

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "But this is you we are talking about, if you get hurt because of me, then yes Sesshoumaru would kill me."

"Whatever, so when do you need all this done by?" Rin said shaking her head in opposition.

"In two days?" Inuyasha replied sheepishly.

"What?" Rin screeched, "Two days?! Shit, then get the hell out of here so I can get to work."

Rin's legs pushed against Inuyasha's back as he stood, "I'm going, I'm going. Sheesh! Sango should be on her way up very shortly. I have a few errands to run so call if you need anything while I am out," he said, backing out the door.

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Kagome cautiously approached the closed door of Rin's bedroom, unsure if her dear friend was resting. However, the sudden rupture of laughter spilling from the cracks of the door told her that Rin was far from sleeping. Her slender fingers pushed a few strands of hair behind her ears so she could place it on the door. She could not make out any words but the voices inside were that of Rin and Sango. Both females were obviously excited about something. But what…?

Without letting another contemplation enter her mind, Kagome busted into the room unannounced and certainly not expected. For the instant she stepped inside a frantic scramble ensued between Rin and Sango to hide whatever they had been looking at prior to her entrance.

"Whatcha guys doing?" Kagome asked curiously as both friends stared at her in dwindling shock and speechlessness.

"Kagome! Wha…What are you doing here?" Rin asked in response, pushing what looked to be a magazine of some sort further under her pillow.

"What am I doing here?" Kagome questioned, "I was just looking for my two friends, and I find them have a grand ole time up until I walked in. So what were you two doing?" she finished corking an eyebrow at Sango and Rin's uneasiness.

"Nothing!" both females sitting on the bed sang out in unison.

Kagome smiled and shook her head, "Yeah right, and my soul is a reincarnation of Kikyou. You two are terrible lairs. Now are you gong to tell me or do I have to beat it out of you?"

Rin's face turned bright red and her cheeks puffed as she tried to fight back the explosion of laughter that threatened to consume. But no matter how hard the fight, sometimes failure is inevitable.

"And just what the hell is so funny, Rin?" Kagome exclaimed, moving towards the bed to sit next her friends.

"If you…beat me up…Inuyasha will…so get his ass…kicked for it." Rin sputtered out between her fit of giggles.

Kagome and Sango soon joined their friend in laughter. She was right, if Kagome did beat up Rin. Sesshoumaru would most definitely beat the living hell out of Inuyasha for not controlling his own wife.

"Poor Inuyasha, and all he wanted to do was surpris…" Sango was cut short by Rin's hand as it immediately found its away across Sango's mouth.

"Surprise?" Kagome asked, her sapphire eyes lighting up with the thought.

"Surprise…heh heh, nobody said anything about a surprise!" Rin explained, fiddling nervously with her hands.

"Sango just said…"

Rin let out a sigh, interrupting Kagome's statement, "Inuyasha is planning a surprise for Destiny. But he didn't want you to know about it…" She mentally smirked at her own genius.

"Why wouldn't he want me to know?"

Rin faltered, her mind failing to come up with an excuse quickly.

"He said, you couldn't keep a secret to save your life." Sango spoke up to finish what Rin could not.

A good minute of silence passed as the pair of accomplices waited for Kagome's reaction.

"I can't keep a secret huh?" Kagome seethed out, "just wait till I find him, I will show him a secret."

Sango and Rin exchanged worried glances, "Maybe its better that you don't say anything to him about the surprise, at least not until he has given it to Destiny. He will be angry with Sango and I for letting you find out. And not only that, he is really excited about this and I think it is best to let him do his thing and then knock him into next week. What do you say Kagome?"

Kagome was quiet for a few seconds before finally answering Rin's question, "Alright, I will keep silent for now. But the second after he gives his surprise to Destiny, I am going to clobber him into oblivion for thinking that I can't keep a secret," she huffed standing and crossing her arms, "Well since I figure that the two of you will not tell me anything else about this surprise, I am going to go find my husband."

The moment after the door-clicked shut, indicating that Kagome was now walking down the hall away from them, Rin and Sango let out a deep breath of relief.

"That was close…" Sango mumbled, pulling magazines and planning notes out from under the covers.

"Yeah, a little too close."

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Inuyasha entered one of the finest, jewelry stores in the country, humming merrily to himself. He had finally decided where he wanted the wedding to take place. It was perfect; the spot where Kagome and him had first kiss. He wanted the wedding centered around the tree where they both had acknowledged their feelings for each other an entire lifetime ago.

Immediately upon entrance, the jeweler recognized Inuyasha and began his perfectly practiced ass sucking routine, "Ah, Mr. Tama it has been a long time since you have honored us with your presence. And all of us here at Scared Jewel were absolutely thrilled to hear about your wife, sir. I hope Mrs. Tama is fairing well?"

Refraining from making the comment that was running through his mind, Inuyasha grunted at the stout old man. His eyes roamed over the brightly and sparkling displays of necklaces, bracelets, and rings. He didn't even know why he was here, Kagome still had her original wedding band and engagement ring so getting her new ones would be irrelevant, especially considering that she more than likely feels a sense nostalgic for them. So, he wanted to get her something to give her during the ceremony where the rings were normally exchanged.

"What may I have to pleasure of helping you with this afternoon, Mr. Tama?" the jeweler asked, standing behind the display case where he had his most expensive items.

Inuyasha shrugged, "Just looking I guess…"

"Well may I suggest…"

"Inuyasha?" a low feminine voice called out from behind the silver haired man.

"Ki…Kikyou?" Inuyasha asked, turning around to face the woman, his eyebrows furrowing together. He took a step back at her appearance. For as long as he could remember Kikyou had always looked perfect, she never allowed anything on her body to be out of place. She had always been the epitome of elegance. But now, now she looked like a frail, tired, middle class woman. Dark circles engulfed her eyes and her face looked pale in comparison to the glow of the room.

His mind instantly provided him with an explanation - Kikyou had only just lost her father, her family name now permanently tainted, and… Inuyasha's heart dropped in guilt at his final thought. He had been seeking a relationship with Kikyou prior to Kagome's return. And since his birthday he had not given her a second thought. It wasn't like he had developed any strong feelings for Kikyou; he had only just begun allowing his heart to feel again but for Kikyou he knew things were different. Kikyou was still in love with in, so on top of losing her father and her dignity; she had also lost him as well.

"How are you?" she asked weakly, offering him a small smile in return.

Inuyasha opened his mouth, but for a few moments he could not answer, "Good…" he said, his amber eyes falling to the elaborate tiling of the floor.

"I heard about Kagome. I am very happy for you," Kikyou spoke, pain evident her voice and tear filled eyes.

"Ki..I…I'm sorry…"

"No, don't be. It's okay. I could never expect you to forget about her. I lost you to her long ago. So thus is the story of my life, I've always loved you Inuyasha. But now I realize you are just as lost to me as everything else in my life. Its not anyone's fault but my own. I did some awful things in the past, I chose not to give up on you; I brought this all upon myself. I have nothing left but my life and maybe not even that for long…" Kikyou said, lowering her voice for emphasis when she spoke the last phrase.

"What?" Inuyasha responded, just barely hearing her finishing statement.

Kikyou's eye grew wide with fright, "I…I've said to much. I have to go," she replied, hurrying out the jewelry store before Inuyasha could grab a hold of her. As she rounded the corner out of sight, she smirked when the sound of Inuyasha's voice calling her name reached her ears. She had planted the seed in his mind that she might end her life. Her plan had be set in motion, now all she needed was to set the stage and she had no doubt that Inuyasha would come running to her.

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Sesshoumaru sped down the winding road that would lead him to his multi-million dollar mansion. His nearly crimson eyes stared heatedly ahead, his knuckles were white from his grip on the steering wheel, but his face said nothing. Fury and rage raced through his veins but his features revealed no evidence of such emotion.

The white haired teenager gulped audibly from the passenger seat. What had she done? Yes, she hated Sesshoumaru. She held him completely responsible for the years her sister had lost. He had promised to protect her broken family if Kagura agreed to help his younger brother. Sesshoumaru had failed. He destroyed what was left of her family. So she has sought revenge, Kanna sought to take away the very person that meant more to him than the world…Rin.

But what had she done? Was her vengeance worth the ferocity of his wrath? From the look in his eyes, as he drug her out of her sister's hospital room, she knew it was not. Kanna knew she was on her way to uncertain death. Sesshoumaru had not said a single word but the fire brimming in his orbs told her that she would suffer greatly for attempting to kill his wife. The car came to a screeching halt, jerking Kanna away from her thoughts.

"Get out," Sesshoumaru word's dripped with venom.

Kanna quickly obeyed but by the time she exited the car, Sesshoumaru was already on her side of the vehicle, yanking her towards the mansion. She flinched, as her arm grew numb from his excruciatingly tight hold.

"Slow down," she quietly whined when he started pulling up the staircase.

But her pleas fell on deaf ears. Her nerves felt as if they would explode with every yank of her arm; and after what felt like an eternity of dread, Sesshoumaru finally reached his intended destination for her.

Rin sat on her bed, excitedly flipping through a wedding decoration catalog. She nearly jumped out of her skin when Sesshoumaru busted into the room, unexplainable anger radiating off his stoic form. She furrowed her eyebrows together as she watched him drag Kanna behind him then practical throw her against the night stand that stood next to the bed causing Kanna to cried out.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Sesshoumaru?!" Rin practically yelled out, quickly gathering the weeping girl in her arms to check for injuries.

Sesshoumaru ignored his wife's question, instead his harden eyes stared directly at Kanna, so much that Rin was almost sure he was trying to stare the teenager out of existence.

"Look at her…" he demanded in a voice that sent shivers down both female's spines. "Look at her, Kanna. And do not forget about the child growing within her…our child," he hissed.

Fearing what might happen to her if she disobeyed, Kanna looked into Rin's worried eyes. Oh God, what had she done? Rin had always made sure she was taken care of since her sister's accident, given her everything she has ever needed or wanted. And the baby - she had completely forgotten that Rin was pregnant. Realization of what she had done struck her like a tidal wave of sickness and regret. She wanted nothing more than to jump out of the window, to kill herself out of the guilt. Why did she do it? Rin was one of those rare people who could light up with world because of her good heart and kindness. Kanna's mind recoiled back into the dark depths of her soul. She was not worthy to receive any form of sympathy from Rin. She had tried to kill her, merely to get revenge on a man she hated.

"Sesshoumaru, what is going on?" Rin demanded her eyes leaving Kanna's downcast face to glare angrily at him.

"Shall I be the one to tell her, Kanna?…No, I think it better coming from your mouth. Go on, tell her what you did just how you so proudly told your sister."

"Kagura?" Rin asked in complete confusion now.

Kanna shook her head, and began pulling away from Rin's embrace. No, no…she could not tell her…what would she say? Run, her mind screamed for her to run - hard and fast. Run away from the pain and the despair she had caused herself. Sesshoumaru must have assumed what going through her mind because the second she moved away from Rin, he grabbed her arm again forcing her to face the woman on the bed.

"Tell her, Kanna. Tell her how you tried to kill her to punish me for your sister's accident. Tell her that it was because of you that she almost lost the life of the baby she had always dreamed of having. Tell her that after all she has done for you that you were the one that shot her the night of Inuyasha's party." Sesshoumaru's voice was that of death.

At the sound of Rin's gasp, Kanna's body collapsed to the floor in a heap of utter shame and anguish, "No, Sesshoumaru you must be mistaken. Kanna could never be capable of such a horrific act. No, no…" Rin was desperately grasping at straws, not wanting to accept the painful truth.

Disgusted Sesshoumaru let Kanna's almost lifeless body drop hard to the ground; his mind still trying to regain control of his thoughts so that he could properly deal with Kanna. In his current frame of mind he wanted nothing more than to shred the thing lying next to his feet into tiny pieces for even daring to try and take his Rin away from him.

"I am sorry, Rin. I speak the truth. And if I have anything to do with it, she will suffer greatly for her transgression against you."

Tears flowed freely down Rin's face as her thoughts pondered the shock she only just received, "Sesshoumaru, don't…please…please don't punish her or turn her in,"

Sesshoumaru's gaze moved to his wife, his eyebrow inching up slightly as he waited for her to continue.

"There has been enough pain and suffering. Please promise me that you will put her in a good facility so that she can get the help she needs and maybe one day be able to overcome the anger and the hatred that would cause her to do something so rash," Rin pleaded, her whole heart crying out for an end to it all.

He was neither surprised by Rin's request nor astonished that she could forgive someone so easily. That was the kind of person his Rin was, but the problem now was the fact that he could never deny Rin anything she wanted. He knew he would never understand the purity of her spirit or heart but also knew that he would never do anything to counter that part of her either. Kanna fate was now out of his hands, even though he would gladly see Kanna six feet under the earth and he did not think Kanna worthy of Rin's mercy.

Sesshoumaru would not deny his Rin anything…"If that is what you wish, then Kanna will be placed in a mental ward within the hour."

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Kikyou finished her fifth bottle of Smirnoff Ice, clumsily tossing it into the wastebasket next to her dresser. She stumbled a bit as she made her way towards the bathroom where she kept the placebos she planned to use to kill herself with. It was the perfect plan, all she had to do was call Inuyasha after she had taken the completely harmless pills, tell him how much she loved him and couldn't live without him and end the conversation by tell him that she had taken some pill to end her life. Then he would come running to her for sure, and all she had to do was talk the right talk and Inuyasha would stay with her forever.

The drunken female fell forward when she arrived at the entrance to the bathroom, barely keeping her body from falling by grabbing the edge of the counter. Reaching over she flipped on the light causing an odd yellow tint to illuminate the small room. Kikyou picked up the orange prescription bottle and held it eye level.

"These are the ones…" she slurred out twisting the cap and losing her balance again. She tried to brace herself but instead she wound up knocking more bottles over and caused the bottle she held in her hands to spill all over the marble surface of the sink. Cursing, she failed to notice that her prescription of depressants had too been knocked over because the cap had not been on properly and were now mixed with the litter of placebos.

"God damn slippery floor," she muttered, grabbing two random pills, popping them into her mouth and heading towards where she last remembered placing her cell phone.

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Inuyasha startled awake when the sound of his phone filtered into the bedroom. Groggily he glanced over at Kagome who seemed undisturbed by the high-pitched musical sound. He sat up and reached off the side of the bed for his pants to retrieve his cell from the pocket.

"Hello?" He asked annoyed, noticing the time on the clock next to the bed. Who the hell was calling him at two in the fucking morning?

"Inuyasha…" Kikyou's garbled voice hit his ear like an explosion.

He pulled the phone away from his ear for a second before responding, "Kikyou? Why are you calling?"

"I love you, Inuyasha…"

Inuyasha couldn't help but let out an exasperated sigh, "I know…" he regrettably said, letting his head hang a bit.

"I neeeeed you, Inuyasho…you so important to me…I can no live without you."

"Are you drunk?" he asked instantly noticing her lacking ability to speak correctly.

"Only cause I depressssed…we were starting new…you said that may be a futurrre for us but now…now my dream is dead," Kikyou wept.

Inuyasha's heart twisted in his chest, it was his fault she was suffering now. He should have never pursued a relationship with her because all that it did was cause Kikyou more pain. He couldn't find the words to apologize for breaking her heart again.

"I can't live…Inuyasha. I'm going to die."

"No, you're not" Inuyasha whispered a disagreement, his conscious eating away at him.

"It is only a matter of time. I took some pill, soon the pain will over be."

"What are you saying, Kikyou?" Inuyasha asked, his eyes growing wide as his mind pieced together what she was saying to him, "Fuck," he cursed; a tight ball forming in his throat when he remembered their encounter in the jewelry story, "how long ago did you take them?"

"Right before I called, I just wanted to say good-bye."

"No, I will be there in a few minutes. Just stay awake until I get there alright?"

"Okay, but my eyes are heavy…"

"Just stay awake!" Inuyasha frantically demanded before flipping the phone closed.

He quickly got up, grabbed his pants and started getting dressed, "Shit this is all my fucking fault. If only I hadn't used her. Please let her survive this, I will make up for all the pain I caused her if she lives…please…" Inuyasha prayed aloud as he grabbed his keys and raced out of the room.

Kagome sat up in bed staring after him, her heart and mind stirring with so many conflicting emotions. Today had been such a wonderful day. Everybody spent the morning on the beach just having fun. Inuyasha and her had finally made love for the first time in over six years and it had been incredible. And the entire evening was centered around her family…Inuyasha and Destiny. Everything was finally perfect again…but now…now Kikyou had interrupted their lives just like so many years before.

She clutched the blanket tightly to her chest, the thumping of her heart pounding painfully against her ribs. Kikyou was trying to kill herself. Why did he go running to her when he could have just called the police? They would probably get there fast than he could. Her mind replayed only what had happened moments before…a single tear slid down her check when it came to a conclusion - Inuyasha has some sort of feelings for Kikyou. Why else would he feel so responsible for her, go running to her, and feel the need to make it up to her? What does he have to make up for? Did something happen between them she did not know about?

Shaking the thoughts from her head, Kagome reached up to wipe away the flood of tears that now flowed freely down her cheeks. If she had not come back when she did, would Inuyasha have fallen in love with Kikyou? Broken-heartedly she looked away from the door, "Why Inuyasha? Why do you feel the need to run to her?"

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