Well...it's a new fic! I hope you all like it...and hopefully it'll be as popular as CITR!! v.v;
Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-Yasha.
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Trust and Betrayal
Chapter One: Lost and then Found
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Kagome sat, propped up against a tree. Her bow and arrows were by her side. She was gripping the complete Shikon no Tama tightly. She was laughing. She was laughing, insanely.
.: Flashback :.
Inu-Yasha walked over to the undead miko. Kagome watched in horror.
"I'm sorry Kagome, but I love Kikyo."
The said woman smirked. As Kikyo walked pass Kagome, she whispered cruel words.
"Did you honestly believe he would choose you? Foolish girl. His heart has always belonged to me. You just can't compare to me."
.: End flashback :.
Kagome suddenly stopped laughing. She began sobbing.
"YOU SAID THAT YOU'D BE THERE TO PROTECT ME!" she screamed.
Why had be betrayed her like that? Why was life so cruel? She was failing school on her side of the well, while she had hunt for Shikon shards. And in the end, this was what she got?
Naraku was defeated. The Shikon no Tama was completed. Miroku didn't have his air void anymore. Sango had avenged her village. Kohaku had been saved. Miroku and Sango were getting married.
And Inu-Yasha had chosen Kikyo. Why!? Kikyo had tried to kill her before. Not to mention she had tried to kill Inu-Yasha too.
And now, here she was. Alone, abandoned, rejected, neglected. She was losing grip on her sanity. She was lost somewhere in the forest. Where was the well?
Where was Sango?
Where was Shippo?
Where was Miroku?
Where was Kirara?
Where was her family?
Where was Inu-Yasha?
Kagome buried her face in her hands. "I'm lost...I'm alone...and I'm scared..." she whispered to no one.
She soon cried herself to sleep.
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"Kouga! Where are you going?" Hakakku cried out. The prince looked over his shoulder.
"Out for a run." Was all he said before taking off.
Shinta soon came up behind Hakakku. "He's probably going to go visit nee- san again."
Hakakku sighed and nodded.
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Kouga, the prince of the wolf tribe, ran through the forest at top speed.
'Where are you, Kagome!?'
That mutt had better not have done anything to her. Kouga let out a growl. If he did...he'd break his arms, snap his neck and let him bleed to death.
Normally, he wouldn't care about females. Actually, he most of them quite annoying. He had never liked Ayame that way.
But as for Kagome, she really intrigued him. She had a fiery spirit. Even when he had kidnapped her, she was still stubborn. When she and the little fox runt tried to escape, they had been cornered. But she still sent the fox off, to face the group of angry wolf demons herself.
It had started out as fascination. But as he watched her from afar, it gradually turned into love. It angered him though, when she wasted her bravery, courage and loyalty on that mutt.
Suddenly, a scent made him stop. Then he heard a sound. He strained his ears.
Crying?
The scent was undoubtedly Kagome's. But could it be Kagome that was crying? He took off in that direction.
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Kagome stirred. Opening her eyes, and looked around for her companions.
When she didn't see them anywhere, it sunk in. She was alone. Miroku had Sango. Inu-Yasha chose Kikyo. The cruel words the undead miko said came rushing back to her.
"Did you honestly believe he would choose you? Foolish girl. His heart has always belonged to me. You just can't compare to me."
Tears formed in her eyes again.
It was all a lie. Inu-Yasha never cared for her. When he said he'd protect her, it was a lie.
He didn't protect her from having her heart broken.
He didn't protect her from Kikyo.
He didn't protect her – from himself.
Once again, Kagome broke down into sobs.
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Kouga stopped in the clearing. His eyes widened at the sight he saw.
Kagome was leaning against a tree, sobbing into her hands. Her hair was tangled, her uniform was dirty.
She hadn't even noticed him. He walked over to the sobbing girl and knelt down beside her.
"Kagome?" Kouga asked softly.
She gave a start. Turning her head, she saw Kouga kneeling next to her, a look of concern written on his face.
Tears still ran down her face. 'What happened to her? What turned her into this wreck?'
Abruptly, Kagome threw herself into his arms. Kouga stared in shock. "Kagome?"
His only reply was a sob. Figuring that he wouldn't be able to get answers to his questions, he sighed, and stroked her hair, whispering much needed comforting words.
After a while, Kagome finally stopped sobbing. Before Kouga could ask, she spoke.
"He betrayed me."
Kouga looked at the girl in his arms. "What?"
"He...chose Kikyo...Miroku has Sango...he chose Kikyo...I'm all alone..."
He could hardly make any sense of her words. "Who betrayed you?"
"Him...Inu-Yasha."
Kouga gripped Kagome tighter and growled. So the mutt had caused her this much pain!? Next time he saw the dog, he'd REALLY snap his neck.
Kagome broke down sobbing again. Kouga felt his heart twist for the girl in his arms. But what could he do to ease her pain?
For now, he could only hold her close to him, offer her comforting words. What else? Bring her to the pack den, and help her forget about the son of a bitch mutt. But could she ever forget him? You can't just forget who you love. Well, loved. ...Did Kagome still love Inu-Yasha?
"Kagome," Kouga strained. "I know that you won't ever be able to forget that mutt completely. But...but, I want to help you get over this. I want to help you erase your pain."
Kagome's sobs soon died down into sniffles.
"So," Kouga continued. "I'm asking for you...to give me a chance to love you."
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How did you like it? Good? Bad? Any suggestions? And I've got this whole story planned out... so; I'm not changing the plot or anything. But I can say for sure that this WILL be Kou/Kag! You gotta admit they look cute together.
Inu-Yasha: What!? But Kagome's mine!
Kouga: Ha! In your face, dog turd!
Inu-Yasha: You - lunges
Kagome: Inu-Yasha...osuwari.
Inu-Yasha: ... incoherent mumbles
=) Anyhow, don't forget to review!
Ja, Saki