Author's Note: Ok, I know. You probably don't like the cliffhangers, or the fact that I haven't updated in a LONG time. Please note that I am the Prime Minister of my school's Student Council, and therefore, very busy. I just don't have time to sit down and write anymore, as well as I have had very few ideas in the past little while, for continuing this story as well as any others that I have started writing.

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Chapter Eight

Kagome was inwardly shivering. Being this close to Kouga was unnerving and it took all she had to continue moving sexily towards him.

She knew she was killing Inuyasha inside. It broke her own heart to know that she was hurting him so deeply. She could almost feel the sorrow radiating off of her lover, and it tore her up inside.

Inside she was in a turmoil, but on the outside she appeared calm and in a dazed state. To all it looked as though she was reacting to the spell that Kouga had cast. In fact, Kagome didn't feel anything compelling her to come to Kouga when he began speaking in the dog demon native tongue. She didn't feel anything at all really. She could understand what he was trying to do, oddly enough. The spell told the caster's woman or mate to come to him. So she did.

The only problem was, she wasn't his mate.

She was Inuyasha's.

'Oh god, oh god,' she thought frantically, fighting to keep the calm and expressionless mask on her face, 'this better work, this better work.'

Taking a calming deep breath, Kagome wound her arms about Kouga's chest, fighting the reflex to gag. She almost stiffened when she felt his arm go around her waist and tug her full against his hard chest. It reminded her too much of what had happened at the hot springs and she wished desperately that there was some other way to carry out her plan.

But there wasn't.

She looked straight ahead, trying to ignore the look of pain and betrayal that was radiating from Inuyasha's golden eyes.

'No,' he thought desperately, 'No…it…it can't be….'

Inuyasha's heart and soul were in pain, screaming out in agony. How… how could the one he loved go and turn her back on him like that? How could she leave him for the one who had hurt her so bad earlier? He didn't even have the heart to fight back.

His ears pressed tightly against his head, as he saw Kagome's side being pulled flush against Kouga's. It hurt him so much to see another male wrap an arm around her small waist. It hurt so much too see that blank look in her usually so vibrant eyes. Inuyasha's heart was breaking. There was nothing he or anyone else could do to stop it.

Sango and Miroku looked on with painful expressions. All of their preparation was for naught. Kagome would now be taken away and they would never get to see their best friend again.

Miroku silently raised a hand in prayer, asking the gods to help them with this situation, while Sango bowed her head and grieved. She was going to lose someone else close to her again.

Shippo was confused and worried. Why was Kagome holding onto Kouga? Why wasn't she with Inuyasha, where she belonged?

Kouga was elated. He finally got what he had been questing for. He finally had Kagome.

He was almost bursting inside from the happiness and joy of getting what he wanted. He couldn't help but boast.

"Stupid mutt. I don't even know why you even thought that you had a chance with MY Kagome." He emphasised 'my' enjoying the look of pain that flashed across Inuyasha's face. "Now, all we need is for her to be with my pup and things will be perfect once more."

Kouga became confused though when Inuyasha's defeated look turned to one of smugness. What was going on here? Why would the mention of Kagome becoming with pups, specifically Kouga's pups, cause Inuyasha to look smug? His confusion must have been present on his face.

"Feh. Like you could even make pups or take care of them since that nose of yours is so useless. She isn't carrying your pups you mangy wolf!" Inuyasha crossed his arms and took up his once more proud and confident stance.

Kouga inhaled Kagome's scent deeply. She was with pup but….they smelt like dog demon. Specifically they smelt like a certain dog-shit he knew too well. Kouga began to growl, his eyes flashing dangerously. His woman had been unfaithful to him!

He thrust Kagome from him, so that she now stood between the two demons. She still wore the blank look upon her face and she was turned, facing Inuyasha now, her back towards Kouga. She was worried. She thought she knew what was coming, but nevertheless she was afraid. What if he just decided to strike her down with those large claws of his? Suppressing a shudder, Kagome waited.

Kouga began to chant in the twisting dog demon language. This chant was much more complex than the previous one, causing Kouga to slow down immensely. The rhythm though was not lost, and it sounded haunting and tragic. It was a chant of betrayal and sorrow.

Inuyasha instantly tensed as he heard the sounds come from Kouga's throat. It was happening. Kouga was going to kill his pup, and let Kagome bleed to death without any mercy. She was not going to be forgiven for this act of adultery. There was nothing he could do, but watch as the spell took effect on Kagome's small form.

Kagome shuddered as the feeling of dread and immense cold began to seep over her. It couldn't touch her soul but it still affected her mortal body just the same. Listening carefully to Kouga repeating the words, she was aghast. He was going to…kill her child and then let her bleed to death, every moment until the end painful and agonizing.

She grew angry, but she unconsciously began to follow the spell's instructions. Her body began to shudder and quake. She fell to her knees, one hand clutching her stomach tightly as though in pain and the other supporting her weight. Her hair fell over her face like a sweeping ebony curtain. The trembling began to get worse, causing her to lose her balance and fall onto her stomach.

Inuyasha was at her side the minute she fell.

"Kagome! Kagome!" He cried, trying to get some form of answer from her. He was desperate. He felt like he was dying inside, knowing that she was going to leave him.

Miroku clutched Sango to his chest, holding her head down so that she didn't see the heart breaking sight of Inuyasha calling out to his doomed lover. Sango was crying, trying to understand why Kagome was dying. Why did she have to leave them? Why did she have to go? Shippo was crushed between her and Miroku, clutching Sango's chest with fear. Was…was he going to lose Kagome just like his mother? Shippo's eyes began to tear up and soon he was sobbing as well.

"Kagome…" Inuyasha whispered as one last shudder rippled through Kagome's body before she was completely still. His hand hovered over her shoulder before he flipped her onto her back.

Her eyes were staring up towards the beautiful blue sky. They were dull and no life was seen inside of them.

Kagome was gone.

A/N: Hope you liked this chapter and please review!

Also, I will be posting the first chapter of my newest story 'Attacked' please check it out!