Here's your request for Taking Over Me, Onigiri! The story doesn't match the lyrics, at least not really,but hey, at least I wrote it! XD My apologies that it doesn't quite link with the song.

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The hanyou sighed, leaving his ocher orbs trained upon an old well. This well was battered, cracked, chipped, you name it; it even looked like a tree had once grown from within its depths (this had actually happened once, but that story is one that we do not have time for).

The well contained a deep secret. It was called the Bone Eater's Well, a final resting place for demon remains. This well was a portal between modern Tokyo and the feudal era of Musashi country. A 17-year-old schoolgirl, Kagome Higurashi, regularly traveled through the well.

Inuyasha tossed his head with a soft snort, snowy hair whipping about his shoulders as a gentle breeze picked up, swaying the branch that he sat upon. Fluffy dog ears atop his head twitched and he folded clawed hands into the wide sleeves of his crimson fire-rat haori, pinning the well with a glare.

You don't remember me but I

Remember you

I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you

But who can decide what they dream,

And dream I do

"She left again." he mumbled.

Then again, Kagome'd had perfect reason to leave this time. She knew that he needed time alone, and he was secretly grateful that she was so in tune with his emotions.

The Jewel was gone. Kikyo had been very smart in her plan. Naraku had obtained the entire Shikon no Tama and poured his soul into it...at his own expense. The undead miko had hurled the Shikon Jewel into Hell and Naraku, as predicted, had gone with it. Unfortunately, Kikyo herself had gone back to the fiery prison. Alone.

Inuyasha sighed and shifted on the tree branch. Kikyo...why did you have to leave again?

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you

To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

You were never alive...I knew that, I guess. You weren't alive after Urasue brought you back. But I couldn't...I felt so guilty; it felt like it was my fault that you'd died in the first place. I just wanted to make things right.

I feel terrible now, though; I always hurt Kagome so much. Before you left...before you went back to Hell, you told me that you and I should never have been together. You said that I needed someone like Kagome, and I guess I do; she makes me feel so alive, so happy...

Inuyasha sighed, closing his eyes. I can't ever stop thinking about Kagome. Is that bad? Should I stay loyal to Kikyo? Even though she's gone...I can't forget Kagome; I can't leave her. But I can't forget Kikyo, either. Am I supposed to choose..?

Have you forgotten

All I know

And all we had

You saw me mourning my love for you

And touched my hand

I knew you loved me then

No. There isn't a choice to make. Kagome....I love her.

"Besides which..." The inu-hanyou murmured aloud. "I need Kagome. I figured that out a long time ago. I feel empty when she leaves me."

I love her.

A gentle scent wafted to his nose, one of lavender and cinnamon, and Inuyasha's ears twitched, amber orbs opening. His gaze flicked to the well, where the girl was emerging again. He saw her pause, resting her elbows on the lip of the well and looking around. Her azure gaze brightened as it fell upon him, and she smiled. It was an action that warmed him from the inside out; made him feel like he never had before.

I love her.

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you

To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

The young miko heaved herself over the edge of the well and stood, brushing her skirt off. The short sarong was a light blue fabric, a change from her normal school uniform. Her blouse was white with gold trim, he noticed; and the ensemble made her look all the more beautiful.

She always is beautiful. At least to me.

Inuyasha sprang easily down from the tree, landing before the girl. Kagome's smile widened but became a bit less bright. "Inuyasha." she greeted. "Are you feeling okay now?"

That made him pause for a moment before he said, "Yeah, I'm okay."

I look in the mirror

And see your face

If I look deep enough

So many things inside that are--just like you--

Are taking over

Cerulean orbs searched his gaze; Inuyasha was careful to keep his expression blank. "I'm sorry about Kikyo." Kagome said finally, dropping her eyes.

The haunted note in her tone made him flinch. She's sorry? "What're you sorry for?"

"Well, I just mean...I'm being sympathetic. I know you loved her."

I don't love her. I haven't since 52 years ago. I don't know if I did even then. "I didn't love her...at least not since she was brought back like she was. I felt guilty, that's all."

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you

To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

She stared at him. "Inuyasha, you've never opened up to me like that before. Why didn't you say something sooner?" She hesitated. "Are you feeling okay?" Her palm dropped onto his forehead with a plap.

I would be okay if you'd quit touching me and let my stomach settle again, the inu-hanyou thought as a deep blush erupted over his cheeks and butterflies rose in his stomach. "I'm fine."

"Oh." Kagome's hand dropped back to her side. The butterflies didn't go away. "Okay."

I believe in you

I'll give up everything just to find you

I have to be with you

To live, to breathe, you're taking over me

"Let's head back to the village." Inuyasha said abruptly, turning away and starting back toward where the others waited.

His ears flicked as they caught the slight noise of a sigh, but then the miko hurried after him.

Glancing back over his shoulder, the hanyou couldn't help the smile that surfaced upon his features. Ai'shiteru, Kagome.

You're taking over me

You're taking over me