Hey everyone! This is my second fic, so please, NO FLAMES! I'm still a beginner! This story is kinda angst. Depends on how you look at it. It was originally going to be a one shot, but as I wrote it, it started getting too long. It is based on a Korean music video I saw. The music video is very sad. Made me cry! I hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha! Nor do I own the idea of this fic. I just shifted it to Inuyasha language.

Note: Some flashbacks are just scenes of what happened before. I just didn't feel like writing "what happened before".

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"In school, you are taught a lesson, then given a test. In life, you are given a test, that teaches you a lesson."

Just My Imagination

Pain.

That was all she could feel.

Her eyes tore with a burning pain that forced them shut. She felt as though she couldn't move. Speak. Think. Do anything. It was too strong. There was no use in fighting it. She eventually gave in. Her knees buckled down and she collapsed, feeling the cold dirt support her.

Flashback

It had been a typical day. A usual hunt for jewel shards with a pissed off hanyou, a hyper fox kitsue, a cheery schoolgirl, a soon-to-be pissed of demon slayer, and a perverted monk. They had been traveling for a couple hours now after hearing rumors of a demon attacking. But so far, Kagome hadn't picked up any signs of a shard.

Kagome's stomach rumbled which reminded her that it was well past lunchtime. She was about to suggests a quick break when the ground shook beneath them. The group automatically readied their weapons with eyes on full alert.

The ground suddenly cracked and out emerged a centipede demon. It was about 4 stories tall with a flexible red back and a dark golden torso. The demon let out a screech of anger as it flung its body toward the group. The gang quickly moved out of the way before any real damage was taken. Once set, Sango quickly threw her boomerang toward the demon. It missed.

Before she could retrieve her weapon, the centipede lashed its tail hitting Sango square on. She fell a distance away unconscious. Miroku quickly ran to her aid. The centipede now had its eyes on Kagome, the obvious priestess of the group. It attacked.

"Get the hell away from her!"

A large gash immediately appeared on the centipede's back. It stumbled (A/N: Can a centipede stumble?), dark red blood oozing from the wound.

Inuyasha, thinking the battle was over, quickly ran to Kagome. Caught completely off guard, the centipede whipped its tail around Inuyasha, crushing him. Inuyasha winced painfully as the centipede squeezed tighter.

"Get away from him!" (A/N: Kagome doesn't curse! )

A purifying arrow was soon shot directly at the centipede. The centipede only managed to dodge slightly, resulting in a minor burned scrape on his side. The furry in the centipede increased. It shot a small, spit wad of acid straight at Kagome.

All Inuyasha could do was watch. "Kagome!"

Kagome put up her hands as a weak shield. The acid splashed in to her sleeves burning them off to the bare skin. Some of it got on to her skirt burning parts of it off (A/N: Lucky for Miroku!). She would have been fine if not for that last bit of acid still coming toward her.

Straight for her eyes.

Kagome screamed in pain as the acid reached her eyes. She instinctively covered and rubbed her eyes with her hands. Her eyes felt like they were on fire. All she could see were flames of pain. The acid soon reached its core, causing Kagome to collapse. The last thing she heard was someone calling her name.

End Flashback

"Kagome!" screamed Inuyasha as her body crumpled to the floor. Inuyasha flexed his claws and ripped the centipede's torso. Once free from its grasp, Inuyasha pulled out his Tetsusaiga for the final blow.

"Bastard! See how you like my wind scar!" Five streaks of yellow energy fired at the demon. A cry of pain was heard and then the centipede disintegrated. Without a second thought, Inuyasha ran to Kagome. He picked her up in to his arms.

"Kagome! Wake up! Open your eyes!"

Kagome only moaned in response. Her eyes were shut tight and she was in great pain. Red marks of irritation showed around her eyes. Blisters started to form at the corners of her eyes causing blood to fall as if she were shedding tears of blood. She was unconscious.

"Kagome!"

Inuyasha looked over his shoulder to see Miroku and Sango rushing towards them. Sango was limping slightly as Miroku supported her.

"Oh my God! Is she alright!?" Sango asked, a look of worry crossing her features.

"Does she look alright you idiot!?" snapped Inuyasha. Sango shuddered at the sound of anger in his voice. She decided to just keep her mouth shut.

"Lets get her to Keade's." stated Miroku. "Get her on to Kilala." Miroku commanded. (A/N: I'm just going to call her Kilala if that's ok?).

"No. I'll carry her. Its much faster." quickly said as he darted off toward Keade's village leaving Miroku and Sango in the dust.

The forest around Inuyasha was like a blur to him. He didn't care. All he cared about was making sure Kagome was safe. Her health was his number one priority.

I'm so sorry Kagome. Please forgive me. I let you down. I'm sorry.

"Keade? Do you have any 5's?

"No sorry Shippo. Go fish."

Shippo pulled a card from the deck to reveal itself to be a 5. He grinned evilly knowing he would probably win.

"Sorry Keade but I'm afraid tha-"

Just then, Inuyasha burst in to the room with an unconscious Kagome in his hands. "Help Keade! Kagome got some poison in her eyes!"

"Calm ye self Inuyasha and just lay her on the bed" Inuyasha quickly did so as Keade pulled out some bandages and medicine.

It had been 3 hours since Inuyasha had arrived with Kagome, and she still hadn't awoken. Miroku and Sango eventually showed up a couple of minutes after Inuyasha. Now all three of them were waiting in the hut while Kagome was being tended to. Inuyasha couldn't stop moving. He kept pacing back and forth around the room, snapping at anyone who told him to relax.

"I will not relax until I know Kagome is safe!" he would often responded.

"We are all worried about Kagome, Inuyasha. She is as much of a friend to us, as she is to you. Don't act like you're the only one who cares for her!" stated Miroku.

"Yeah!" piped Shippo.

After a while Keade came out of the other room with a serious, worried expression on her face. "Well?!" Inuyasha asked, "How is she?!" "Will she be alright?" asked Sango. Kagome was like a sister to Sango. Losing her would be like losing a part of herself.

Keade sighed. "I am afraid there is not much aye can do. The acid has indeed dwelled deep within her closed eyes making it impossible for me to treat her. I did treat the burns on her body and around her eyes, but that's is about all I can do."

Inuyasha tensed. What am I going to do? Keade says there is nothing we can do, but there must be something! I can't Kagome down. Especially after all she's done for me!

"There is nothing left for aye to do, but perhaps Inuyasha, there is something ye can do"

"What!Tell me! I'll do anything!"

"Well, my medicine isn't as advanced as Kagome's time so aye thought that maybe ye shoul-"

Keade never got to finish, for Inuyasha had already taken off with Kagome in his arms (A/N: Bridal style! ) toward the well.

A sea of sparkling blur light surround Inuyasha reminding him of Kagome's bright gray blue eyes. What if I never see those eyes again? What will happen if she never opens her eyes?! Damn it! I'll never forgive myself!

The swirling light around them faded and Inuyasha found himself at the bottom of the old well. He looked up to see not a sky, but an old roof. He quickly leapt out of the well and straight in to Kagome's home.

It didn't take long for Inuyasha to explain to Ms. Higurashi what happened. She immediately called the hospital that sent an ambulance right over. Inuyasha apologized to her for not being there to protect Kagome. His ears dropped in sorrow.

"It's okay Inuyasha. I know you did your best. You would never purposely endanger my daughter." Inuyasha's face brightened a little at this remark. A couple of second later, a loud siren blasted through Inuyasha's eardrums causing him cover his ears protectively. What the hell?!

Not a moment later, men dressed in white cam over with a stretcher, lifted Kagome upon it and carried her out. Inuyasha growled a bit questioning why those men were touching Kagome. He felt a warm hand on his shoulder reassuring him everything would be alright.

After the men had loaded Kagome in to the ambulance, they drove off the hospital with Inuyasha and Ms. Higurashi driving close behind.

Minutes passed by like an eternity in the waiting room. Inuyasha, like before, continued to pace back and forth. (A/N: By the way, I didn't really feel like adding the part about Inuyasha's ears and clothes. So lets just pretend he is wearing a red shirt, jean pants, and they already said his ears were a birth defect. Okay?) Kagome was immediately sent to the emergency room. Ms. Higurashi seemed apparently calm, but truthfully, a war of worry was wagging inside her.

After minutes of worry, and impatience, Dr. Moto finally came out of the room. His eyes were full of sorrow and disappointment as if it was his daughter in the room.

"Well?!" Inuyasha asked, not too politely.

"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm afraid there is not really anything I can too. The poison, as you stated, has completely damaged her eyes. She will most likely be blind forever."

Silence.

You could hear a pin drop from another hall. Ms. Higuashi stood there, tears prickling at the very corners of her eyes. She slowly sank in to the chair her hands covering her face. Silent sobs emitting from her.

Inuyasha just stood there like a statue. He had failed to protect Kagome like he had with Kikyou. Would Kagome leave him for him failing such a task? A new wave of fear dwelled up in Inuyasha. His thoughts were set on nothing, but Kagome and how this will effect her future and how he had destroyed it.

It was about 6:00 and Inuyasha still had not moved from his spot near Kagome's bed. He kept gazing at her as if she would suddenly open her eyes and stare in to his golden depths. Her eyes would hold forgiveness, caring, worry, and……. love.

Inuyasha studied Kagome's features. The way her shoulder length black hair fell around her neck, shaping her face. Her silky black hair seemed to add a shine to her face. Lightly tanned skin and soft light colored lips. Everything about Kagome seemed perfect. Her figure, her clothes, her voice, her eyes. Her eyes. Oh how he wished to see those eyes again. But even the mighty hanyou knew that staring in to her eyes would just remind him of what he had lost.

Inuyasha's hand slowly wrapped around Kagome's and he squeezed it hoping she would return his action. I'm so sorry Kagome.

He was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he failed to notice Dr. Moto standing in the doorway. Dr. Moto had kids and a wife so he knew what it was like to care so much for them. He really does care for her. Perhaps…

"Young man?"

Inuyasha's head snapped up, startled to see the doctor standing there.

"Yes, Inuyasha…my name's, Inuyasha,"

"Very well… Inuyasha. Not to be rude but may I ask, what is your relationship with Miss. Kagome Higurashi? Just a friend, perhaps?"

"Yes." Bullshit.

"How long have you known her?"

Inuyasha gave him a weird look. What's the deal with this guy? Butting in to business that doesn't concern him!

"Sorry, I was just wondering."

"About a little over a year."

"I see. Do you love her?" Dr. Moto suddenly looked regretful.

"Why the hell would it concern you?! What's your deal?"

"You never answered my question." Inuyasha was silent.

"That would be a yes I presume?"

"Feh"

"Very well." the doctor paused. "In case you are interested, I may have a way to save Miss. Kagome's sight."

Inuyasha's ears nearly jumped out his head from the news.

"But, it costs quite a price. Would you like to hear about it?"

Inuyasha nodded. "Yes. Tell me… please?"

3 days had passed and Kagome still didn't open her eyes. Inuyasha had visited her everyday hoping that each day, something different would happen. One day, after Kagome's visit, Inuyasha decided to walk through the park. His feet crushed the leaves on the sidewalk as he walked. Deep in thought thinking over the doctor's suggestion.

This decision could change both Kagome's life and mine. Even when she does get her sight back, will she still journey with us to find the shards? She might not even want to come especially after the dangers she just witnessed. I don't want Kagome getting hurt even if… it removes me from the picture. It's much safer here then in the past.

Inuyasha inhaled a deep breath of exhaustion and went back to the Higurashi shine. He decided to take the long way, to admire the beauty of Kagome's time.

So many colors and lights. Kagome would really miss seeing everything. I have to do this. Despite the fact it is quite an expensive price.

Inuyasha walked up the steps to the Higurashi home. He slowly picked up the phone and dialed the doctor's home phone.

"Hello?" replied a voice.

"Hey, this is Inuyasha."

"Oh have you made your decision?"

"Yes…"

"Well?"

"I'll pay your price."

He hung up to meet with the eyes of Mrs. Higurashi.

"Are you sure you want to pay that much? It maybe too much for our family to handle."

"I have to for Kagome. And please promise me something." He paused. "Don't tell Kagome."

Hold tight! Chapter 2 is coming soon!

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