Sorry for the late update! My mom might need surgery sooo...yeah! and I have been getting loaded with TONS of Homework so sorry! I'll update faster next time!

-Normal POV-

They were about one day away from Konoha, so they set up camp as to save up the last of their energy. Kagome seemed very quiet, and her eyes looked a little glossed over as if she was remembering something of the past.

She was now sitting on a rock, remembering the fight and her failure. When Sasuke looked back at her, her saw a few tears trail down her face.

He walked towards Sesshomaru, while gathering the others, and said, "What is the matter with Kagome."

They all looked towards her right when more tears slipped out of her eyes.

"Hn." They all looked back at Sesshomaru. "I will take care of this."

They watched as he walked towards her. "Kagome." He said in a firm voice. She didn't answer. He clenched his teeth and growled out, "Kagome, answer your alpha."

When she didn't answer, he raised his wrist, and slapped her. They all gasped as they saw Kagome fly into a tree. A bunch of dirt rose up, so they stood in their place, waiting to see if she would rise.

When the dirt cleared she was on her knees, her hands clutched into fists at her side, and tears coming out of her eyes. You could hear her whimper once in a while and glowing drops of tears leaving a trail down her pale skin.

"Kagome..." Sesshomaru took a step toward her, then stopped when she clutched where her heart was and cried in a desperate tone, "Make the pain stop! Ugh!" She coughed out blood.

"Kagome!" Sesshomaru ran towards her. Everything seemed to go in slow motion as she fell forward, then speed up again as she jumped onto a tree branch and said, "I'll go find some food." she quickly wiped the blood off of her mouth, and retreated into the forest.

"I'll go help her I guess." Neji said before anyone could respond, he was gone.

~~~~Neji POV~~~~

I walked until I heard a sobbing. I hid my aura and scent, walking towards the sound as quietly as possible. I peeked out from behind a tree and saw Kagome on her knees, facing the tree, with one arm covering her eyes and one fisted above her head.

I slowly walked towards her, but stopped mid-way when she spun around and stood up. "Kagome, listen.." I wasn't able to finish, as she ran towards me and hugged me, crying into my chest.

We stood their for a few minutes, while I rubbed soothing circles on her back. Eventually I heard her murmur, "Why can't I be happy?"

I lifted up her chin and said, looking into her widened blue eyes, "You can if you choose too. Fate does not tie you to the future. I learned that long ago. You should keep memories of the past, but you shouldn't dwell on them.

Hold onto them tight, but don't cry over them. Instead, look back on those things and smile over the memories. Like this one. Even though it is sad, you can hold it tight, for it holds promise."

He leaned down and kissed her. 5 seconds later, he had her pushed against a tree, their bodies smushed together, and his hand up her shirt and holding her around her waist. Butterfly kisses went down her neck, with little bites on her collarbone, making her groan in pleasure. Then their mouths crashed against each other once again.

Eventually, tongues were fighting for dominance, then they both stopped, breathing heavily. After what seemed like a minute or so, Kagome said, "Thank you. You gave me hope, and you helped me look towards the future."

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Did this go by to fast? Which pairing do you want next! I was thinking Sasuke 'cause he's hot!

Ideas for Sasuke and Kagome please!

Did I do that kissing scene well? Orochimaru might come into the next chapter! Suggestions!