The Way You look~

LateNight/Chapter 8

In the quaint village where Inuyasha resided, a sense of unease had settled within him. The absence of both Kikyo, his beloved, and Kagome, his companion, gnawed at his heart, leaving him feeling isolated and alone. With a growing sense of anxiety, he sought out Sango and Miroku, hoping they might shed some light on their whereabouts.

"Sango, have you, by chance, seen Kagome?" Inuyasha inquired, his voice laced with concern.

Preoccupied with her daily tasks, Sango looked up at Inuyasha, her brow creased in confusion. "No, I haven't seen her. Last I knew, she left with Lord Sesshomaru yesterday," she replied.

Inuyasha's heart sank upon hearing this news. He had hoped that Kagome might still be in the village, but the thought of her being with Sesshomaru, his former adversary, filled him with apprehension and curiosity.

"Do you know where they might have gone?" Inuyasha pressed, his gaze unwavering.

Sango shook her head regretfully. "I'm not certain. Perhaps you could inquire with Rin. She might have some information," she suggested.

Inuyasha scoffed at the idea. "Why would I ask a child for help?" he retorted, his pride getting better.

Sango met Inuyasha's gaze with a knowing smile. "It was merely a suggestion," she replied calmly, returning to work around the hut.

Despite his initial reluctance, Inuyasha found himself contemplating Sango's words. Though he had a reputation for being solitary and self-reliant, he couldn't deny the growing sense of helplessness that consumed him. With a heavy heart, he resolved to seek out Rin, hoping she might provide him with the answers he sought.

Inuyasha's frustration was palpable as he called out to Rin, his voice tinged with annoyance. "Hey, Rin, have you seen Kagome and Sesshomaru?" he demanded.

Rin, ever the cheerful one, smiled brightly and shook her head. "Mmm, I haven't seen them. But usually, Sesshomaru goes to his home."

Inuyasha's eyebrows furrowed in curiosity. "And where is his home?" he inquired.

"Oh, it's the Western Castle!" Rin exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement. "Maybe Kagome went with him!"

Rin continued picking flowers, oblivious to the turmoil within Inuyasha's heart. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, that Kagome might be with Sesshomaru. With a heavy heart, Inuyasha turned and headed west, hoping against hope that Kagome wasn't there.

As he journeyed, his thoughts raced. He couldn't imagine Kagome willingly choosing Sesshomaru over him. But the possibility lingered, gnawing at his mind like a persistent demon.

Inuyasha's heart ached with a mixture of jealousy and fear. He couldn't bear the thought of losing Kagome to his long-time rival. Their bond had grown so strong over the years, and he cherished it more than anything.

As he approached the Western Castle, Inuyasha's hands trembled. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what he might find. With a heavy knock, he announced his presence.

The door creaked open, revealing a surprised Sesshomaru. Inuyasha's gaze immediately scanned the room, searching for any sign of Kagome. To his relief, she was nowhere to be seen.

"Inuyasha," Sesshomaru said, his voice calm and collected. "To what does this Sesshomaru owe this unexpected visit?"

Inuyasha's chest heaved with a mixture of anger and relief. "I was looking for Kagome," he said, his voice gruff. "I thought she might be here."

Sesshomaru's lips curled into a smirk. "The miko is not here, Inuyasha. And even if she were, it's none of your concern."

Inuyasha's eyes narrowed in fury. "Don't play games with me, Sesshomaru," he growled. "I know you've always had a thing for Kagome."