A Broken Heart of Gold

Kagome, alone beside a lake, feels strong tremors wrack her form. “Kami, what is happening? Is this an earthquake?” She moves away from the body of water and raises her gaze to a mountain.

Kagome gasps. To her astonishment, she can see the rock breaking, causing dust and the life around the area to scatter like ants. “Wow, I wonder what could have caused that!”

Within seconds the most severe of the shaking stops and all that is left of the mammoth mountain are large pieces of rubble and destruction.

The 19-year-old stands with difficulty from the aftershocks of the fall, nearly spraining her ankle. “That was completely weird!” she says to herself as she dusts her jean-clad bottom. She takes one last look at the miraculous catastrophe that unfolded and about faces towards the forest.

Kagome sucks in a breath as she mentally prepares herself for the event that she had planned out for tonight.

She saunters through the lush shrubbery, taking her time. Her mind thoroughly runs through the steps she will have to do for when she surprises Inuyasha. This idea sends a hot blush across her face and all the way down to the tops of her breasts. Her gift was ludicrous, she knew, but she couldn’t bring her young self to give a damn. After all, only those who remain untouched for so long and yet think brazen thoughts are sure to react this way.

“Maybe I shouldn’t do this…” the miko says to herself with a shake of her head. “No, I already have everything in place. Too late to back out now. Besides, I love him enough to do this. I care enough for him. Nothing should stand in my way,” Kagome says becoming more determined.

As she enters the camp, she spots her friends and gives them a heart-warming smile. Kagome strolls casually into the circle around the man-made fire and she lets her eyes scan her companions. Her sight lingers slightly longer on Inuyasha, who is relaxed against a tree with lids covering his dark amber orbs. This small attention doesn’t go unnoticed by Sango and Miroku, and they both grin at the thought of what their little Kagome has in store for their hanyou friend.

“Hey, Kagome!” Shippo hugs her before running off to play with Kirara.

“Oy, you took too long, wench. If you hadn’t came back I was gonna have to fetch you,” Inuyasha says with his head still against the tree.

Kagome gives a small smile, “Hello to you too, Inuyasha.”

“So, Kagome-chan, did you enjoy your refreshment?” Miroku says with a small quirk of his lips. Kagome sees his ‘cursed’ hand drifting slowly to Sango’s posterior.

Before the offending appendage makes it to its destination, the sound of a small, worn fist cracking a scalp reverberates through the vicinity.

“Why, yes, I did Miroku,” Kagome giggles to an unconscious monk. “I think you might have hit him a bit too hard, Sango.”

“He is always ‘hard’, so I need to dish out the punishment hard. I think he likes it like that.” Amusement shines in her dark, brown depths. “’Gome, it’s getting dark. Maybe you should start with it already,” Sango reminds her with a wink.

“Oh, yeah. Thanks for reminding me!” Kagome hops to her feet. “Inuyasha?”

He lifts up his head and gives her a glare, “What do ya want?”

Kagome lets her head loll to the sides and she absentmindedly pushes a stone with her foot. “I was wondering…”

“Spit it out, Kagome. I ain’t gonna live forever ya know.”

“Would you go watch the sunset with me? Please?” She looks directly into his eyes and gives her best impression of a puppy.

“Ah, shit, Kagome! You know I can’t resist that look! Stop lookin’ at me!” He attempts swatting her away.

Kagome huffs and crosses her arms over her chest. “Fine. Be like that, Inuyasha. I’ll just go alone.” She turns on her heel and starts to make her way towards a secluded area in the forest where a cliff is located.

“Ah, fuck,” the hanyou whispers to himself as he bounds after her.

Kagome releases a small grin; she knew he was going to follow her. After all, he was so predictable. She knew him well, maybe even a little too well. Inuyasha was basically like the puppy she never had. A puppy which she loved, cherished, and cared for. A puppy that protects her fiercely and even has some feelings for her.

The miko and the half-demon stalk through the trees until they happen upon a small meadow. Kagome takes Inuyasha’s hand into her own and pulls him towards the ledge. They sit beside each other looking towards the horizon.

Kagome’s breath is caught in her throat by nature’s beauty. She can’t help but marvel at the vast array of colors painting the sky. Blinding orange and red light shine on the clouds that hover around the setting sun, contrasting against the darkening clear blue sky. The sight reminds her of a very special person who just so happens to be sitting beside her.

Kagome stares out of the corner of her eye to see that the sunset has the same effect on her hanyou friend. She sees the myriad of dyes highlighting his hair as the sun’s rays dance across his face. He seems so content being there, watching the last vestiges of light disappearing from the sky.

“He is so like the sunset in many ways,” she thinks to herself. “Eyes that are darkened with betrayal and hardships, yet light with the new life surrounding him. The light outshining whatever his past experiences are is there with him. He is just as beautiful as the sunset.”

“Kagome,” his voice interrupts her musings.

She looks up into his gaze and replies, “Yes, Inuyasha?”

“You were staring.”

“Oh,” she blushes a little and they both turn away to watch night unfold.

“Uhm… Kagome?” he says her name without removing his eyes from the disappearing sun.

“Yeah?”

“I need to tell you something. It’s important,” his tone becomes serious and he makes eye contact with Kagome.

For some reason, a nervous anticipation rises in her gut, and she can’t decipher if it is good or bad. What could he want to tell her? Why now? “Maybe he feels the same way. Maybe he’s going to tell me what he wants. Maybe…”

He takes her hand in his and says, “I know we’ve been traveling together for years... I want you to know that I really care for you.”

Little butterflies flutter around in Kagome’s stomach and her heart leaps for joy. Some new light brightens her composure and she becomes more confident in herself and her upcoming actions. His declaration of… well, not love, but affection gives Kagome all the more reason to continue with her plans of intimacy. Now that he has said how he feels, they can progressively become closer as a couple.

“Kagome, there’s something mor-“ he says before Kagome places a thin finger on his lips to quiet him.

Feeling wonderfully bold she leans forward and whispers in his ear, “I feel completely the same about you, Inuyasha. I love you.” She takes her actions one step farther and slowly kisses a trail from his earlobe to the corner of his mouth effectively stunning the half-demon. Her hands make their way to his hair, stroking the long locks sensually.

“Kagome, we really shouldn’t-“ he tries speaking, but Kagome kisses him lightly on the lips, silencing him again.

The miko starts moving her lips against his, pushing her tentative tongue into his mouth. She carefully explores the depth of his cavern, licking his fangs, shyly encouraging his tongue to dance with hers. Unknowing to the temptress, her prey is battling demons, trying with all his might not to fall and indulge in this fantasy this one time.

Inuyasha has a hard time being faithful to his lover with Kagome’s every curious caress. Her innocent licks and nips across his skin set his blood on fire. The heat being emitted from her body along with the intoxicating aroma of her arousal drives his senses mad. A lust-filled haze clouds over his mind blocking out all coherent thoughts.

His body moves against Kagome without his consent. He suddenly returns the passion behind Kagome’s kiss ten-fold, and his hands roam across her body. His lips leave hers and continue a line of wet kisses down her throat. He can hear her moaning in pleasure and he feels her hands slowly pushing his haori past his shoulders.

The human voice in his mind shouts how wrong this whole fiasco is, but his demon side, wild with diluted blood, doesn’t care to listen. Inuyasha’s claw slides up the length of her shirt, cutting it open. He roughly slices away her bra and attacks her young, bountiful breasts, lavishing them in wet kiss-bites.

Kagome arches up into his mouth as she feels her juices dampen her underwear. To her, all these attentions are making her mind whirl around in circles. But one thing was clear in her eyes, for the first time in her life, she feels the beauty of being complete. The miko feels like she on top of the world for she has everything she desires. The person she treasures most is loving her and her body and the end of the Shikon shard-hunt is at hand.

Kagome notices one of his hands slowly move to her lower region. With a flick of his wrist he unbuttons her jeans and reaches inside to cup her wet sex. Kagome writhes underneath him as his palm rubs her swollen clit. Kagome gasps and moans when one of his digits slips inside her, pumping in and out. He continues his ministrations and adds two more fingers, preparing her vaginal walls for penetration.

The 19-year-old thrashes about trying to fulfill the need that is burning through her body. She can feel herself climbing higher and higher, but not experiencing the fall as of yet. The coil is wound so tightly, she feels like she will break from the tension. Seeking completion, Kagome claws at his bare chest and arms with her blunt human nails and he growls in satisfaction.

“Inuyasha! Harder! Please!” she cries out in a heated voice, eyes shut tightly.

The hanyou happily complies and thrusts his fingers hard and fast. Just as she was going to jump off the cliff and experience bliss, her partner ceases all action. He withdraws his fingers and gathers himself, stepping away from her. She hears him whimpering slightly and he bows his head.

Sitting up, she looks more closely. “What the hell is going on? Is he bowing his head in… shame?” her eyes widen as she reads his body language.

“Inuyasha? What’s wrong?” he doesn’t respond to her, but he lifts his eyes to stare at something behind her.

She follows his gaze hesitantly, suddenly terrified by what she might find. Kagome is surprised to see Kikyo, who is standing near the tree line, yards away. She was the one who had stopped what was about to ensue. Suddenly, she feels the cold hand of jealousy and hurt squeeze her heart in the most painful manner.

Angry, she buttons her jeans and yanks on the remnants of her top, shielding her body from the intruder. “What are you doing here, Kikyo?”

The question falls on deaf ears. Water gathers in Kikyo’s eyes as she screams, “Why, Inuyasha? Why? You said you loved me! You said all those beautiful words to me! How could you? Does our mating mean so little to you?”

Upon hearing this, Kagome’s eyes narrow as she faces the hanyou she once loved. She gulps down the insanity pulling at her mind and inquires in a wounded whisper, “Is this true, Inuyasha? Are you really mated to Kikyo?”

Not answering the question directly, he replies, “I-I tried to tell you, Kagome! I tried more than once! You just kept on attacking me! I-I didn’t think it would get that far!” His darkening eyes plead with
her, begging her to understand, to forgive him.

The blood drains away from her face and her eyes sting as tears threaten to overflow. With pain-laded movements Kagome shakes her head and says with the strongest voice she can muster, “No, Inuyasha. I don’t think I can forgive you for this,” a few tears stroll down her cheeks as she tries to hold them at bay. “I-I feel so dirty. I can’t believe I just help you cheat on your mate. I’m sorry, but… I can’t love you anymore.”

Her dismissal was like a hard slap to his face and a knee to his groin. She was saying that she didn’t want to be around him anymore. She was saying that she didn’t want to forgive and continue with her life in this era. She was saying she didn’t want to be in his life anymore. “No,” he thinks, “I won’t be able to move on if that happens.”

In an attempt to keep her with him, he reaches out to her. It breaks his heart when she shrinks away from him and bellows as if he were a plague, “Don’t touch me!”

He pleads with her again, “B-But… Kagome-“

She turns her back on him and steadily makes her way to where Kikyo is rooted to the ground. He feels even more guilt and remorse when Kagome stops and says in a low voice, “I’m so sorry, Kikyo. I had no idea. Please, forgive me.”

Kikyo nods her head in acknowledgement, and Kagome disappears into the trees, leaving the couple to deal with the problem.

“Kami, how could I be so dumb?” she picks up the pace and races to the only place that she knows will never harm her, home.

As she nears the well, the atmosphere changes. The dark, revolting energy prickles against her miko flesh; she can tell all is not well in the village. The aura is nearly suffocating the closer she gets to her destination. Kagome forces her legs to move faster as the sound of metal against metal reaches her ears.

When she arrives at the open field housing her way back to the future, she sees the most disturbing sight, one that she wasn’t prepared for at all.

“No, it’s not possible…”


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A/N: I'll try as hard as i can to put up a chapter next week.