InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Two Sparrows in A Hurricane ❯ Chapter 12 ( Chapter 12 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Miroku headed back to the village, urging Shippou, Sango and Kaede inside Kaede's hut.
"Kagome lost the baby in the accident.", He sadly announced to the gathered group.
"Did Inuyasha actually mark Kikyou?", Sango asked her husband.
"He wouldn't say.", Miroku admitted.
"Kagome said he did. And I believe Kagome.", Shippou said, angrily.
"Why would Inuyasha do such a thing?", Sango wondered aloud, "I thought he had chosen Kagome."
The group just sat in silence as they pondered their friends fates.
Inuyasha raced through the treetops. He knew where he was going. He had to see for himself. He had to see it. Picking up her scent, Inuyasha headed to the small village. He quickly found her.
"Inuyasha. Why are you here?", Kikyou asked in surprise.
Inuyasha said nothing, he just walked over to Kikyou and gently pushed aside her hitoe and yukata on the left side. It wasn't a full demon mating mark, as that could only occur after actually mating, but it was there, a rosy red mark on her shoulder, where he had started to prepare the spot for marking.
'DAMN' , he thought, mentally berating himself, 'It's true. I did try to mark her.'
Without saying a word to Kikyou, he turned and left, jumping through the trees, returning to the house. As he arrived at the old town, he entered the house and quietly began picking up all their belongings. With a steady pace, he placed everything back within the closet with the false wall. When he was finished, the house appeared empty. He then headed back through the well. Back to Kagome's world.
When he arrived, he slowly opened the well house door. It's a good thing he did, for he then saw them. The police.
"Mrs. Higurashi, we need to know where your son-in-law is. The doctor at the hospital is pressing charges for the damage to the wall. And you saw your daughter. He's a very dangerous man."
"My son-in-law would never hurt my daughter. He may be strong but he's not dangerous. He hit that wall because he had just found out that my daughter had lost their baby. He was upset. Wouldn't you be, officer?", Mrs. Higurashi pleaded.
"Ma'am, we have a warrant for his arrest. It would be easier if he just came with us. It's up to you and your daughter if you want to file charges against him or not. I can't make you do it. But he terrified the doctor and nurses at Tokyo Regional and he must appear before a judge for what he did."
"Well, I told you, he's not here."
"Ma'am, you could be arrested for harboring a fugitive and obstructing justice."
"Don't threaten me, officer. I told you, he's not here. Now this is private property and my daughter is upstairs resting after just going through a traumatic event. I need to tend to her. Please leave us alone. Goodbye.", And with that, Kagome's mom shut the door behind her.
The officers started walking away, commenting, "I can't believe the denial they're in. Did you see the damage that he did to that wall? She should be begging for our help in apprehending him before he hurts that girl again."
"Yea, and can you believe his name, Inu - something or other the doctor said he heard them call him. What type of parents would name their kid with 'dog'."
"Parents who knew their kid would grow up into a life of crime.", the one cop said as they both laughed.
Inuyasha watched from the safety of the well house and growled deeply when he heard the confrontation. After the officers left, he quickly bounded up to Kagome's window and opened it. He found Kagome laying on their bed. Hearing the window open, Kagome looked up.
"Inuyasha!", she shouted, happy to see him, she started to get up off the bed.
"Don't get up. You need your rest.", he said, as he joined her on the bed.
"Inuyasha, I'm so sorry. I was upset. I should have let you explain. I know when you were in your mating time your mind was foggy and not right. I should've remembered that."
"Why are you saying all this, Kagome? What I did was wrong. There was no explanation for it. How I mistook Kikyou for you, I'll never know, but I knew it wasn't right. Something wasn't right."
"You mistook her for me?", she asked surprised, "You mean, it wasn't Kikyou you were looking for?"
"No. Never.", he reached out and hugged her, 'I'm so sorry Kagome.', he thought.
"I looked at my mark in the mirror. I realized it wasn't the same."
"I licked the spot. That's why it was red. The saliva prepares the spot.", he explained, quietly.
"That's why it burns it the beginning."
"Yea."
"Inuyasha?"
"Hmmm?"
"I'm sorry."
"Why are you sorry? I'm the one who screwed up. Like Shippou says, I'm stupid."
"I'm sorry I lost the baby.", she said as she started to cry.
He held her tight. "Don't worry about that."
"Promise me we can try again?", she whispered.
"Sure.", was his only response.
The couple cuddled together and their cuddling turned in to one of the most romantic lovemaking sessions they ever had. There was no rush, no hurry. All night, they loved, until they were exhausted and spent. Kagome fell into a deep sleep in her husband's arms. All was right in the world again. Or was it?
Watching his lover sleep, Inuyasha felt a deep pain of regret for what he was about to do. But it had to be done. He had been responsible for hurting Kagome deeply and destroying the product of their love. He couldn't live with himself with that knowledge. Getting up from the bed, he gathered his clothes and got dressed. Finding some paper on Kagome's desk, he grabbed one of those new-fangled writing instruments she used. After figuring out how to work it, he wrote his Kagome a note. Grabbing his sword, he tucked her in and whispered a soft, "Goodbye" as he kissed her forehead. He opened the window then closed it behind him. And was gone.
Down the well he went, and exited into his world. He headed for the village. The sun was starting to rise and he knew the old woman would be up. Sure enough, she was there, tending to her herb garden before the heat became unbearable. She looked up when she felt his approach.
"Inuyasha. You've returned. Is Kagome with you?"
"No, old woman. I want a favor. Kagome is back in her time. She must stay there. I want you to place a barrier on the well to prevent her from ever possibly getting through."
"Whatever are ye talking about? Yon girl is your wife. She belongs with you. I will do no such thing."
"Then you are not the friend that I thought you were.", he said, looking around the village, "Say goodbye to the others for me. I won't be returning.", and in a flash, he was gone, up in the treetops, as he left behind an old woman wondering what was going on.
Inuyasha flew through the treetops to his destination. Kikyou. Arriving at the small village, he landed quietly. Heading to a small hut, he called out,
"Kikyou."
Hearing his voice, the priestess exited the hut.
"Why are you here, Inuyasha? Shouldn't you be with Kagome?"
Inuyasha went over and hugged Kikyou. Her scent was familiar, but the exhilaration, the joy he felt when he hugged Kagome wasn't there. Just emptiness.
"I'm here for you now, Kikyou. Whatever you want from me, I'll give you. If you desire us to die together, I'll gladly go. I have nothing here for me now. My world is gone."
"Where is Kagome?"
"Back in her time. You were right. She doesn't belong here. Do me a favor and I will do whatever you want. I promise."
"What favor is that?"
"Go back with me to the well. Seal it. Forever. No one must ever pass through it again."
"No one? You mean Kagome?"
"No one.", he stated emphatically, as he turned around and had Kikyou climb on his back. He had never carried her this way and it felt strange.
They returned to the well and Kikyou placed a strong spirit barrier on it. She was sure Kagome hadn't acquired enough priestess power to break through that barrier. And then they returned to Kikyou's village.
Back in Kagome's time
Kagome woke up and realized she was alone. Figuring Inuyasha was downstairs feeding his face, she happily got dressed and brushed her hair. That's when she saw the note on her desk. Picking it up, her hands trembled as she read it,
My loving Kagome,
I am so sorry for all the pain I have ever caused you
I was always happiest by your side
But I am the reason our pup is gone
And I can't bear that burden.
What were we thinking?
a half-demon and a human?
We don't belong together
And we never did
The world was right
I was wrong
I will always love you
and be grateful for the world you gave me
You were the first person I ever really trusted
And you stayed by my side
and gave me friends
I am not what you need
I set you free
Find a man who truly deserves your love
and leave me be
I'm sorry
Goodbye
Aishiteru
Inuyasha
Kagome's tears fell as she ran to the well. As she got close to the well, she felt it.
'A barrier', she thought, "NO!", she screamed, "INUYASHA COME BACK!"
She sank to her knees and cried. She didn't know how long she was there before her mother came to her. Walking her daughter back to her room, she hugged her daughter on the bed, as Kagome held onto her mother for dear life. Her mother read the note and just sat there and cried with her daughter.