Disclaimer: No I do not own Inuyasha. But I do own a cool poster, and several blank tapes whose soul purposes is to tape Inuyasha so I can watch it whenever I feel like it. I also own a regular notebook with 14 pages filled with the fan fiction you are about to read. So don't sue me. I need the money for college.

A/N: Yeah!!! This may not be the first story I've come up with in a moment of boredom, but it is the first I've ever bothered to write. I never had the patience or talent for writing. However, for this story I decided to make an exception. I couldn't resist writing it down even though it probably sucks. I don't care I am still happy. My little sis is writing a fan fiction too. As soon as she gets off her lazy bum and finishes it you should all read it. It is pretty interesting. Anyways without further ado here is my story.

Reason to Live
Chapter 1: Things to resolve



Kagome sat down by the fire in Kaede's hut. She looked tired, but had a bright smile on her face. Naraku had finally been defeated, and the Shikon Jewel had been restored. It was a long grueling battle. They were almost all killed by Naraku. Luckily InuYasha was able to summon enough strength to destroy him once and for all.

It's finally over. I wonder how InuYasha was able to do it. He was all but dead just like the rest of us. I guess it doesn't matter now. Naraku has finally paid for all that he's done. Kagome's smile faded. But now I'll have to return to my own time. Oh, how I'll miss Shippo, and Sango, and Miroku, that lecher. Hmm. How I'll miss.. "InuYasha".



A small breeze drifted in the hut. Kagome looked up to see InuYasha looking at her. He looked weary, but he had a faint smile. Kagome looked down at her lap. Of course he would be happy that Naraku is gone, and the jewel is restored so now he can become a demon if he wanted to. She looked back up at him to see that his smile was gone and had a pained look in his eyes. No doubt he's thinking about Kikyo. She's still out there somewhere. Now that Naraku's gone she'll probably try to bring InuYasha to hell with her again. I wonder what he'll do.

"Kagome, what's wrong" InuYasha said with concern

She didn't know what to say, but just allowed the tears she was holding back to fall

~InuYasha~

Are mission is finally over. Why does Kagome look so sad? Shouldn't she be glad that everything is over? His smile faded. It is over. Kagome probably needs to go back to her own time. Does she really need to go? Humph. Why do I care? Of course she needs to go. It's not like she has a reason to stay. Or maybe she might. InuYasha thought hopefully. He looked down at Kagome and realized her eyes were shining with unshed tears and her whole body was tense from trying to keep them from falling.

"Kagome what's wrong"

She then burst into tears. InuYasha walked over and sat down next to her.

"Kagome don't cry. What did I tell you about that? Stop crying and tell me what's wrong."

Kagome sniffed and looked into his eyes. "I'm not ready to go home. This place has become so familiar to me. And I'll miss Shippo, and Sango, and Miroku, and Kaede. And.And..I'll miss you.InuYasha."

InuYasha leaned back and looked at her in surprise. She'll miss me! Is that possible? Is it really possible that she may care for me? (DUH!! Sometimes my favorite little hanyou can be a little dense. ^ ^)

"InuYasha, what will you do about Kikyo"

InuYasha stilled for a minute. "I haven't really thought about it lately. But, I guess it's time things with her were resolved. I guess I need to find her and put her soul to rest."

"But what if she tries to bring you to hell with her?" She cried tearfully. "I couldn't bear for that to happen. I couldn't bear for you to die."



InuYasha pulled her into a firm embrace startling Kagome. "I'm not ready to die. I'll try to put her soul to rest, but I will not let her drag me to hell."

Kagome looked up at him, eyes still shiny with tears, she smiled a little. "Thank you, InuYasha."

InuYasha wasn't sure why, but he felt that he needed to talk to Kagome about everything that has happened. About what realizations he got during the battle with Naraku. How she was the reason he was able to finally rid the world of his evil. About what has been going on his head for so long. About what was in store for them in the future. If her future even included him. "Kagome, come with me, there is something I need to talk to you about."

She looked up at him and nodded her head in agreement. He offered a hand to help her up. She was surprised at first at this gentlemanly gesture, but accepted his hand with a smile. When she stood up he didn't let go of her hand, but continued to hold it while they exited the hut and entered the forest.

Not even InuYasha realized they were being watched.

A/N: I'm sorry this chapter was so short. Its main purpose was to introduce internal conflicts and slowly start the plot. I'm sorry if it sucks. That would suck if it sucks. He he. I have been writing this story during my free time when I probably should have been studying for my IB tests. Bad girl. *smacks hand* OWW!! *sob, weep, sob* Anyways please review. I am open to suggestions and Constructive Criticism, no flames. I have low self esteem as it is. Just so you know my story is completely finished I just need to type it up and submit it. So updates shouldn't be more than a couple of days. I am going to wait till I gat a couple of reviews before I submit the next chapter, so I'll know if I need to add anything. Thanks for reading. Luv ya ^ ^