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Misconceptions of a hero Misconceptions of a hero.



Kagome stressfully fussed over her textbooks.

"UGH, this is impossible!"


Worst of all, /she thought to herself, /Inuyasha will undoubtedly be coming through the well soon, I am later than normal. Finals were murder though; I guess he wouldn't understand that... he is always asking about 'my silly spell books'.
Kagome put her pencil down and shut her book over her hand. Staring out her window, she let out a long sigh. The moon shone so bright through the clouded night sky, and it wasn't long before Kagome's thoughts began to drift.
She spent so much time worrying about everything, School, Tests that she was unprepared for, What her /grandfather /had been telling her friends and such regarding her long and frequent absences. She also worried about the Shikon shards... defeating all the enemies, Shippou.../Inuyasha. /A laugh escaped her throat as she imagined him, pacing back and forth near the well entrance, anxious for her to hurry back. It was truly quite amusing how peeved he became whenever she was late. Truth be told, she always missed him too whenever she returned from the Feudal era. Buyo brought Kagome out of her thoughts suddenly when she jumped up on the desk.

"I know Buyo, it is late..." she stared over at her clock, almost 1 am. Defiantly need to get some rest. /Kagome walked over to her bed and lay down. Buyo curled up beside her and started to purr...If only she could shut her mind off, or at least think about other things. /Perhaps, for one night, /she pondered /I can drown out my thoughts. But it was no such luck. Kagome drifted off to sleep thinking only of thoughts and memories from another time.

The next morning she awoke to two golden eyes staring at her face, intently. Alarmed, Kagome jumped back grabbing her blanket for coverage on reflex.

"INUYASHA!" She screamed out. "What on earth are you doing here?!"

"Whadaya mean 'what am I doing here' Kagome, you were the one who was fucking late! Whadaya think I'm doing here?"

"Well, you didn't have to wake me up that way!"

"WHAT way? I didn't wake you up, you did that all on your own bitch."

"Well, you scared me!" she retorted to him. For a slight moment, he almost looked as if he were sorry. They sat in silence. Kagome moved her head, trying to shake the sleep from her eyes, and then finally broke the awkward silence.

"I suppose I should get dressed now." She stated giving Inuyasha that same damn look that her and Sango gave to he and Miroku when they were about to bathe. Inuyasha just sat there. Dumbfounded, as if he didn't realize her meaning he scratched his nose.

"Well?" she questioned.

"Yeah...?"

"INUYASHA!"

"OKAY all right, damn bitch you ain't gotta tell me twice. I'll be on the roof."

"NO peeking!" she yelled out at him as he made his way to the bedroom window.

"Who the fuck do you think I am Kagome? Miroku? ... shit.. What the hell is wrong
with women, one time, by complete accident because of that fucking monk..." He trailed off
mumbling some more obscenities, Kagome giggled at him; it always made her laugh when
he acted so tough. Really though, they were only words.

She gathered some things to bring back with them, and walked back up to the room for the shards.

"Hey." She heard Inuyasha say, so very nonchalant and monotone. Kagome peeked up and smiled at him.

"There you are!"

"We leavin this stink hole yet Kagome?"

"Well, I'm ready to go ... you?"

"Always." Inuyasha lifted Kagome to his back and they went back through the old well.


Kagome was partially surprised to see Miroku sitting err... rather slumped against the well when she and Inuyasha came through.

"Miroku! What on earth are you doi-" as he turned his face to look at the both of them, there was no need for that question. Inuyasha let out a hmph.
"You fucking monk! Can't you keep your damn hands off of her ass?" Inuyasha screamed at Miroku.

"Inuyasha," Miroku seemingly ignored the dog demons rants "how was your journey back to Kagome's time?"

"Fuckin great lecher. Just like it always is. Stinky and full of morons."

"Hey Inuyasha I don't call you names!" Kagome shot at him with a glare so intense his bones felt as if they would break from the coldness. "Now perhaps, we should go find the others."

"Why? Sango is prolly just still fuming about that asshole monk's wandering hand, and Shippou just wants the food." Inuyasha made a nudge over towards the monk who sat against the well still, rubbing the spot on is face with a curiosity.

"Lets just go Inuyasha.... they have been waiting after all." In an obedient way, he grabbed for the monk and started to head off with Kagome towards Kaede's village. Miroku stood back.

"What's the matter Miroku? Aren't you coming?" Inuyasha asked him.

"Eheh, um actually, I think that it would be wiser for me to stay behind for a bit longer, my dear Sango would probably like her space." Miroku had an embarrassed expression upon his swollen face as he rubbed the back of his head in wonderment.

"Keh," Inuyasha growled, I'm just surprised that he knows what space is...not that it has ever mattered to HIM before, the beating he received from Sango was a daily thing, kinda like...he and Shippou fighting or him and. ...


"Inuyasha?" For a moment her voice sounded sweeter than anything he had ever heard. He knew he couldn't face that though. After all, there was still that promise to Kikyo, how could he possibly fall for another woman, even if she was her reincarnate. Something inside of him always drew him to her, even though she was indeed now nothing but clay and dirt with soul collectors in her midst. Lost in thought, Inuyasha neglected to realize what had put him into the trance in the first place. Kagome's voice.

"Inuyasha? I said are you coming?" She grabbed for his arm to pull him along.

"Huh? Oh... yeah... I'm comin, sorry just had something on my mind is all." He glared back in the distance behind them, past the well, hell past the horizon even. I know you are still out there Kikyo, and I WILL find you, avenge you. Naraku will be destroyed. He looked over towards Kagome, and he could have sworn for a slight moment, it was indeed the priestess Kikyo standing beside him... his face must have shown it because, she looked at him and angrily turned away.

They continued onward towards the village.

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Oh I know he is thinking about her again, why does he always look at me like I am she? Ugh, I'M KAGOME YOU IMBICILE! Not Kikyo. Ahw she knew she couldn't exactly be mad at him for thinking about her. He was in love with her, so many years ago, they were both wronged, it seemed only natural to love her still, a thought stood out in her mind impeccably more so than any other, is that what I am? To him? Am I just, her reincarnated soul? Is that why he wants me here, so that he can savor Kikyo without, actually. Ugh! So confusing. INUYASHA WHY DO YOU HAVE TO CONFUSE ME SO! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A FEW HOURS LATER...

As the night falls, and the others are getting ready to rest up from the long day, Kagome sees Inuyasha run off.

Where could HE possibly be going off to... she thought. Out of curiosity, she followed.

All the way past the trees, to a hill that was well hidden from plain sight, yet, the entire village was visible from the vast empty plane. She came up behind him as he sat, lost in yet another thought.

"Inuyasha?" she whispered as if not to scare him away. " Are you alright? You have been quiet, especially quiet after we came back to the village..." She tried to catch his face, but he noticed and turned away. He grunted ever so slightly, "Are you okay Inuya-"


"WHY all the damn questions Kagome? I am fine alright..." He hunched up more than he had been before, Kikyo. He was still thinking of her. He couldn't even look her in the eyes, that was why he avoided ... why did she let it bother her so much? Because Kagome, /she thought, /you remind him of her...

"I'm sorry, I'll go back and let you think alone Inuyasha." She turned to walk away when suddenly; she felt his clawed hand grab her wrist. Slowly, he stood to face her. His eyes, as golden as the sunset, met hers. He grabbed her other wrist and opened his mouth to speak. Momentarily out of words, he looked down at the ground. Then shot a glance straight into her eyes.

"Kagome, she isn't you"

She could only stand frozen; no words would form in her head.


"Inu...Inuyassh-" He closed his eyes and put a clawed finger to her soft lips. Lips he secretly dreamt of kissing, this just wasn't the time. /Don't speak Kagome, I don't know how long I am going to let these emotions take me over, just...don't ruin it.../he thought to himself. He grabbed her waist and pulled her close. His arms held her, one crossing her back to hold her delicate head to his shoulder, and the other...finding rest on the very small of her back. She simply embraced him back holding him around his waist. She closed her eyes to allow herself to become lost ... as if to cherish this moment forever. Then....

"A shard!" She gasped, pulling away fast.

"Huh? A what? Where?" He fussed...seemingly trying to act as if nothing had happened.

"It's close, we should get the others. The scent is strong."

"Yeah, and now thatcha mention it... the stench of demon is too." He growled and put a hand to his Tetsusaiga then motioned to Kagome. "Get on." With a nod, she jumped onto his back and they made their way towards Kaede's village and the clearing.


Miroku sat beside Sango in the clearing. He could almost feel the heat from her blushing face as he settled onto the log, or perhaps it was only from the fire. Miroku calm that damn hand of yours, there is no need to get another bump or bruise because you cannot control your own damn perversions.
It had gotten dark in the small amount of time it took to get to the village from the well, and upon arriving, Inuyasha had seemed irked by something on his mind. He was quieter than normal and Kagome even seemed to be on edge. Where have they been? /Miroku wondered. /They had all been getting ready for bed when suddenly...there was a flash of red I assume was Inuyasha running off somewhere to sulk, but where had Kagome gone? Did she go after him to see what was the matter? They all knew that Inuyasha only got in these moods when Kikyo was on his mind or if he felt guilty about something. Miroku looked over at Sango. The fire lit her nicely, the shadows danced across her face in an amazing spectacle. He could not help but stare, before he caught himself, she snapped a blank look over to him. Miroku looked away fast, embarrassed for staring.

"Miroku what is it?" she asked so innocently. He could not bring himself to look at her.

"Oh nothing my dear Sango...it's just...your face...the fire...never mind." He just looked into the fire, with a blank expression. Sango's thoughts began to race as well, why do you always push him away you silly girl! She thought, she knew the reason...and it wasn't THAT irrational! She wanted tenderness, not the perverse ass grab that Miroku always opted for, ugh, if only he knew that without me having to say anything to him. To think, that all those damn slaps and whacks would get it through his head! /Men are utterly hopeless Sango, even the holy ones./ She looked back at him, his face still a bit nerved she decided to ask him what he was trying to say.

"Miroku, what do you mean? Now you honestly can't expect me to just let it go, when there was obviously something you wanted to say to me..." she tried to catch his expression, but it was vacant. He just looked at her with a silly boyish grin on his face. Then she felt it... that damn hand of his...

"MIROOOKKKUUU!" she went to slap him but, lucky for him, Inuyasha and Kagome stormed into the clearing in front of them ... there was a panic in the air and on their faces.

"Lady Kagome, Inuyasha, what ever could this be about eh heh," He looked too relieved as he slithered away from Sango's reach.

"There is a demon close by, Kagome sensed a shard."

"Before you sensed the demon Inuyasha? What exactly were you and Kagome doing that distracted even your scent?" Miroku asked him.

"Nothing you stupid fucking monk, sorry I can't always sense everything. Why would we be doing anything? Who the fuck do you think I am? She's a miko for hell's sake! Get your goddamn head out of the gutter." Inuyasha looked as uncomfortable as Miroku had been only moments prior, but Miroku thought it was best not to push the issue. /But still/... he wondered. Before anyone could take a second glance at Inuyasha and Kagome's blushing faces, there was a deafening cry coming from the trees behind the clearing. Upon looking up, Kagome let o ut a gasp towards Inuyasha as a seemingly 10 foot python appeared from the sky. Kagome shot an arrow towards the python, towards the shard but it was lost in a thick miasma.

"I'll fucking rip you to pieces you filthy piece of shit!" Inuyasha yelled out pulling his Tetsusaiga from its hilt. He charged at the python summoning his wind scar, but the python averted the attack and slithered towards the village.

"Oh no you don't you damn vermin! You are not getting near that village!" Inuyasha tried to sense the demonic aura that surrounded the python. At first, there was nothing, but then...he found it. His Tetsusaiga in hand, he knew precisely what to do.

"BACKLASH WAVE!" he shouted. In the matter of seconds, the python was nothing but torn scales and ash. "Kagome, quick get the shard before it has a chance to resurrect!" Kagome ran over to the remains and picked up the pink shard from a pile of ash and placed it in the jar around her neck.

"Got it!" she smiled sweetly to the rest of her friends and skipped back to where Inuyasha and Miroku were standing. Miroku still seemed to be avoiding Sango's scorn.

"I think that we should be more careful about things you guys...I mean, no one even knew that demon was coming, Inuyasha, why weren't you able to sense it?" Sango looked at him and Kagome. There was something off about Inuyasha; it was more than just the reclusive attitude that had come to show face in the past days. Something was bothering him. He just growled and walked away.

"I am not talking to any more of you fuckin people tonight got it?" He screamed from the tree in which he found refuge. As Kagome gazed up at him, he tried to ignore the look of disappointment that had crossed her face. Inuyasha was changing ... he could feel it, the new moon was coming and he would lose all of his demonic powers. He would be nothing but a fuckin nijan, just like the rest of them. They are your friends Inuyasha! /He thought suddenly feeling dreadful for calling them such a vile word. How many times had he called Kagome that? And she took all the insults, as if they were nothing. Inuyasha let out a sigh. The real fear was his weakness and vulnerability. /If you nearly...tonight with ... Kagome makes you weak in your Hanyou state Inuyasha! You know it will be worse if you don't learn to control your damn emotions. You cannot slip! He watched Kagome walk back to Kaede's hut, Shippou opted to reside where the fire kept he and Kirara warm instead of joining Kagome. There was a sinking feeling that kept lurching and reeling into Inuyasha's chest. It had to have been the glare that she gave him before she walked off. On no account, had he ever seen Kagome so disappointed. This would bother him for the rest of the night, which he knew. He had to see her, make sure that she was alright that she wasn't too upset. He hated to be the reason for her tears. When he was certain that all had finally fallen asleep, Inuyasha leapt from the tree and made his way towards Kagome's hut.



Kagome slept so peacefully in the sleeping contraption that she had always brought with her. The moonlight lit her face as Inuyasha slowly and quietly tried to make his way to her side. She started to stir slightly as he neared, so he just opted for the space above where her head lie. He watched as she breathed rhythmically and steadily, her nostrils flaring faintly as she took in and let out her breaths. She was really beautiful. /To be honest/, Inuyasha thought, /you only slightly resemble Kikyo. She really isn't you... I meant that Kagome, I meant that with all my Hanyou heart and soul. /Inuyasha just sat there. He was so lost in thought he didn't realize that Kagome had awoken from her light slumber.

"Inuyasha?" She whispered a bit groggy. He barely heard her at first, then it registered in his mind that she was now sitting up and looking at him square in the eyes.

"Huh? Oh..." he looked down momentarily with an embarrassed calmness. "Sorry Kagome, I just wanted to see if you were ok, I ... I thought I heard something." He then stood and turned away, preparing to leave. She stood as well, in an effort to stop him from going.

"Well, where are you going? Stay Inuyasha, I would enjoy the companionship... since Shippou isn't sleeping in here with me, it's kinda... lonesome." She blushed as she reached out and grabbed for his arm sliding her hand to his wrist and tugging him back. Huh? Inuyasha thought. She WANTS me here?

"Sure, I mean... I guess I can stay...if you ... you know if you... really want me to."

"I do Inuyasha. Besides, I think I need to talk to you. Is that... is that okay?" she gave him an uneasy look as if she didn't quite know how to approach what was on her mind.

"Huh? Oh, yea...you can talk to me about anything Kagome, what's wrong?" It was nice when Inuyasha wasn't acting like a complete jerk, when he discarded the name-calling and was civil to her.

"Well, see...I think I have figured out why you have been acting so ... strange." She paused for a moment and met his golden eyes. He looked down and grunted, but it wasn't the aggravated and angry grunt that he usually gave. She took that as his reaction to continue. "I know it's because the new moon is coming tomorrow night Inuyasha." Inuyasha looked up at her, a look of agreement on his face.

"I know you hate your human form, it leaves you open to all the dangers...I know you hate that you ...that you can't ...pro...tect me..." she looked down, and so did he. You're right Kagome.../he thought to himself. I hate when I can't protect you, keep you from getting hurt...but not even the Tetsusaiga can be wielded... /Inuyasha reached out to her, lifting her chin with his hand.

"Kagome I...I..." He just couldn't get the words out. Perhaps it was his prided demon side trying to prevent his human heart from telling her the truth, or perhaps...Kagome interrupted his thoughts as if finishing his own thoughts.

"I know Inuyasha, and it's okay. Now...why did you really come here Inuyasha? There wasn't any noise... was there." She sounded so sure of her reasoning. She didn't even give him time to answer before she wrapped her arms around his neck and held him. His arms suspended in the air surrounding her hips before finally resting around her waist, his head resting on her shoulder. He closed his eyes and inhaled her scent. She smelled so good; not at all like any other nijan he had met. It was...it was.../nice./

"Kagome...Kagome I ..." He couldn't speak. /Why does she always do this to me! I never know what to say when this shit happens...I should make her stop...but, I just can't this is...so.../Kagome loosened her embrace and he did the same. They stood in front of each other yet again staring into each other's eyes.

"I told you I know already Inuyasha." What did she know? /He wondered. /She couldn't possibly know what was going on inside his heart. His nijan heart.

"No, you don't Kagome...I really don't think you do." He stepped closer to her and held her chin in his hand again. Lifting her mouth to his, he kissed her soft lips still holding her cheek. She resisted at first, partially out astonishment that Inuyasha was actually kissing her, but as she felt his tongue enter her mouth and his other hand on the small of her back she relaxed and kissed him back. All uncertainty was aside. His hand dropped from her face and went behind her to the nape of her neck. Kagome lifted her arms behind him as well letting her hands find rest on his head. When the kiss was broken, Inuyasha kissed her cheek and hugged her close to him. Kissing her neck he whispered in her ear.

"Kagome I ... I Lo.."

"KAGOME! I had a nightma... Inuyasha, what are YOU doing in here!" Shippou looked upset for a split second at the inconvenience of his presence. Inuyasha jumped back startled. Kagome did the same. They were both reddened by embarrassment. Damnit! /Inuyasha thought. /Why do I always get interrupted? Before he could give it a second thought he decided he should leave before further humiliation incurred. With a grunt, he turned and left the hut. That damn foxfire demon! Always getting in the way! It was still dark; he knew that if he didn't get a bit more sleep, there wouldn't be much energy for his nijan state that next night.