Disclaimer: I do not own Inu Yasha. If I had, then… look you guys know the drill. I am just a fan who thought that Kikyou should have never died in the in the manga. She should have beaten the fucking crap out of Inuyasha for almost kissing Kagome. That is all.
Alternate Chapter 7:
Doubt has never proven anything
and redemption will never come if the question lives.
Hesitation will keep you away.
Hesitation will keep you away.
Inuyasha held Kikyou in his arms while she regained consciousness. He hoped that she could recognize him even if he appeared as a human. He paid attention to the faint sound of her heart beating. The flesh, starting to regain just the right amount of color, signaled Inuyasha that Kikyou will be all right. In all his years, he would not have thought that his chest would rupture for the reason that Kikyou would depart from her life.
Her first breath after brought back to life was hoarse and her eyes insufficiently dry. Only when tears form, did her eyes return to their natural glow. Then the form of Inuyasha came into view and she entangled her arms around her desirable lover that she knew she could not possess without shattering the heart of her sister, Kagome.
I am finally free from the burden that was slowly drowning me.
How long until you reach the hand that rescued me?
You're going under.
You're going under.
In an instant impulse, he returned her embrace and cradled her possessively to his chest. The masculine aroma filled Kikyou's nostrils, while she snuggled closer to Inuyasha. Close enough to hear his heart beat steady with relaxation.
Hating to spoil their intimate moment, Kikyou needed to know what is left over for them to do. Of course, they needed to deal with Kagome.
"What is left for us to do?" queried the semi-pale with ravenous hair woman.
Thinking of Kagome, Inuyasha gave out a disheartening sigh. Contemplating on what he should do next, he finally came to a resolution. With a quick chaste kiss upon Kikyou's soft lips, he grinned with uneasiness and carried her out his residence. God did it feel good to leave his abode, he thought with relief.
They headed to Kikyou's home. Kikyou buried her face to Inuyasha's chest. She breathed in his scent and soon dozed off into a diminutive slumber. Her breath slowed in pace and her fingers fell limp.
There's uncertainty with every choice,
but faith and fear are mutually exclusive.
His assurance will bring out confidence,
and that confidence will bring you home.
They reached their objective and Inuyasha kicked the door to cue Kagome that they were here since he could not use his hands. As the door opened, Inuyasha laid his eyes to the sight of Kagome's red eyes. She had been crying since he left her to aid Kikyou. Inuyasha felt pang of guilt in his heart for being the reason of Kagome's tears, but not once will he regret his decision.
Inuyasha gently laid Kikyou against a soft, comfortable sofa and her head on the armrest. Turning around to face his former love, he offered his hand. Kagome finished pondering on what she should do, but she knew no mater how much thought she could give it; Kagome would do what he asks. They went up the stairway and went into Kagome's bedroom.
I am finally free from the burden that was slowly drowning me.
How long until you reach the hand that rescued me?
You're going under.
You're going under.
Behind closed door, Inuyasha seated himself upon Kagome's bed that layered with white and purple flowered duvet, light violet bed sheets, and an average pallid bed skirt. Inuyasha laid his eyes to the Boudoir pillows and a small, stuffed teddy bear. Kagome shifted a bit uncomfortably at awkward atmosphere that surrounded them both. This silence was killing her and making it unbearable for her to keep going with it.
"Why? Why Kikyou?" asked Kagome with tears threatening to shed once more.
"Don't cry Kagome. I hate to see you cry. I can't explain why it's Kikyou. It just is. When I see her, there's a spark. When I touch her or kiss her, there's this feeling in me that I can't exactly explain. This never happened with you. Kagome, I care for you. I don't want to lose you as a friend."
"Why behind my back? Why couldn't you just tell me?"
"I didn't want to hurt you."
"Oh yeah. This is so much better for me," sarcastically replied Kagome.
Inuyasha turned away from Kagome. His bangs covered his eyes and his hands were clutching tightly onto the duvet. His hands loosened there grasp and he stood up.
"Inuyasha, please don't turn away from me. Inu..Inuyasha?"
I am finally free from the burden that was slowly drowning me.
Inuyasha grabbed onto Kagome's arm and pulled her to him into an embrace. He whispered an apology for hurting her. Kagome's cheeks were tinted pink with the sudden contact. This will be the last time she would have this kind of moment, she concluded, so therefore she will bask in it until it is officially over. Grabbing the collar of his shirt, she pulled him forcefully into a passionate-filled kiss. Eyes widening and a halt in breathing hanyou froze in place. To his chagrin, her tongue wanted full entry. Kagome pulled away and said," Let me have this moment with you. This will be my way of forgiving for hurting me. Please Inuyasha."
Nodding, Inuyasha kissed Kagome. His tongue gliding against Kagome's own tongue with forced interest. Even when this gave him upmost pleasure he can give her, it brought none to him. Deciding that it was enough, he pulled away gently. Kagome's face, flushed with heat, showed that she was ready to let go. As for Inuyasha, he was more than ready to go on.
Break free, look up, reach out, hold on tight.
Kikyou rose from her slumber. She forced herself from the sofa and examined her living room. He was nowhere in sight, at least from her eyes. Where could he have gone? Distant voices reached her ears and it came from upstairs. Panting from exhaustion since Kikyou needed to get used to her body. Nearing Kagome's bedroom door, she slowly peeked inside through the slit in between the door and the wall. Her eyes did not widen to the fact that Inuyasha was holding Kagome and kissing her. Because of the dialogue between the two, there was no reason to care. At least there was not enough strength in her to care now.
I am finally free from the burden that was slowly drowning me.
How long until you reach the hand that rescued me?
You're going under.
You're going under.
Now that they finished, Kikyou entered the room and faked a cough to make her presence known. Kagome turned around and faced Kikyou. She grasped Kikyou's hand and placed it over Inuyasha's hand. She gladly wrapped her slender fingers around his.
"He is all yours now. Take care of him, okay?"
Instead of her usual mendacious smiles, Kikyou smiled truthfully. What will this lead her now?
I am finally free from the burden that was slowly drowning me.
How long until you reach the hand that rescued me?
You're going under.
You're going under.
You're going under.
You're going under.
A/N: Wow, I didn't think it would be like this, but at least I tried to keep my promise. I'm sorry if my use of words are wrong. I desperately need to expand my vocabulary. I think that this story fits with the song 'Going Under' by The Beautiful Republic. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. If you want, I can make it longer if you request it.