Crazy Canines

IIndependent Dual Roleplay Blog for InuYasha and Koga. As loved by Stark

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mvttface-mangywclf​:(Inuyasha)

“Damn. Why the hell does the new moon have to come every month? Why can’t it come every several months? Or better yet, not at all.” 

He sulked, his body leaning back against the hut’s wall. 

“I hate feelin’ like this…” 

“On the bright side Papa, you look like me now! We are twins!” She smiles, trying to brighten his sulky mood. The girl knew he never liked being mortal, and considering the downsides the New Moon brought, she could get why. Though, she always liked it because for once the two of them looked like each other, her mother wishing she had some sort of magical box from her world that could capture their appearances in a second. It was called a camera, if Moroha could recall that right.

“But you don’t gotta worry, Papa. I’ll make sure no pesky monsters come and hurt you! It’s my turn to protect the house while Mama is away!” Moroha says, standing from her spot next to him to do a little kick for dramatic flair. Her two goals tonight was to make it bearable for him, as well as make sure he was safe. After all, she was the stronger of the two of them currently. 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

His daughter’s words had Inuyasha managing a smile, her upbeat attitude contagious. And always welcome. She never failed in bringing the half demon out of his bad moods. 

“Heh. You’re right about that. That’s definitely something I can be proud of on nights like this.” He agreed with a wide smile, stretching his arm over to ruffle his daughter’s black hair. “But out of the two of us, you’ve got the messiest hair.” He teased as he continued to mess her hair, causing part of her ponytail to come loose. He couldn’t help but wonder if Moroha’s hair color came from his human side or Kagome. Maybe both, but more so Kagome, he figured.. He definitely had her eyes. There was so much Kagome in her - he loved it. 

But her spunky and confident attitude? Well, that no doubt came from him. As Kagome would often say. 

He chuckled at her dramatic flair - the look in his amber brown eyes, and his smile, proud and adoring. “Good. I’m countin’ on you, ya know. And I know you won’t let me down. You never have before.” He assured her and after a short pause, he suddenly reached over and grabbed hold of her, pulling her into his arms. “But don’t go thinkin’ you’re stronger than me, either! Cause even in this human form of mine, I can’t be defeated!” He stated with his own dramatic growl, hand moving to her stomach to tickle her - something he learned from Kagome.

[mvttface-mangywclf]

New Moon - Open

"Damn. Why the hell does the new moon have to come every month? Why can’t it come every several months? Or better yet, not at all.” 

He sulked, his body leaning back against the hut’s wall. 

“I hate feelin’ like this...” 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

Hello! We got power back Friday evening, finally, and I hope everyone else did as well. And their water, too. It was terrible. And of course, Texas being Texas, we’re climbing back into the 70s just THREE days after being in the twenties lmao.

SO. Who do I owe? I’ve lost track of a lot of things and my notifs are all messed up. I’ve tried going back to find some of the threads I was working on and I want to make sure I get everyone! I gotta buy the next volumes of the Inuyasha manga, too. I read all I had during the outage. 

I’ve also been continuing my Resident Evil playthrough which I’m still enjoying even if I get scared haha. And I purchased Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memories and honestly? I’m loving it. Having a lot of fun with it. Making me want to replay that series and write as my Repliku again. 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

Just jumping on real quick to say we still have no power. A lot of the houses in our neighborhood have it, but our section, and a few others still don’t. This is day 4 and it’s miserable. I’m so over it. We don’t have any hot water either. So, until things are stable, I’ll be taking a hiatus. I’m so sorry. Even if we get power soon, we will have to conserve it. I may not be back until this weekend or next week. I’m really sorry. I want to reply and interact 😭😭 I’ll reply to messages if anyone wants to chat and I have discord, but my replies will be very sporadic all around.

[mvttface-mangywclf]

Hey, everyone. Sorry for going MIA. I’m in Texas and we were hit with that winter storm. We’ve been without power for 24+ hours now and it could still be longer. My service is barely working as it is, so it’ll be a miracle if this post goes through. I may not be back until this weekend, so I apologize.

[mvttface-mangywclf]

“Inuyasha! Watch out!” Kagome moves, steeping in front of him to protect him from a huge blast from one of Naraku’s demons. He was mortal now and that meant she had to protect him, no matter what. (To Human Inu since today’s the New Moon!

He’d been fighting since before this demon arrived. 

With Miroku, Sango, Shippo and Kagome’s help, they managed to fight off a few demons before this one, only to become separated in the chaos of the battle, leaving Inuyasha and Kagome on their own in the dark, misty forest. 

Normally he wouldn’t be concerned about it, what with having defeated several of Naraku’s pathetic demons before, but this time it was different. This time... he was weaker. He was without his demonic strength, he was without his demonic agility, and without his greatest weapon.

He was human. 

Blood trickled from his mouth and down his forehead, panting in exhaustion from the constant running and fighting, but they didn’t have time to stop and rest. Because the demons were still following after them and they probably wouldn’t stop until Inuyasha was dead. 

Or until they had Kagome or the shards in their possession, but there was no way in hell that would happen. 

He was readying himself for another attack, fists clenching, ready to leap at the demon coming towards them only for Kagome to leap in front of him, ready to take the blow. Eyes wide with fear, the half-demon-turned-human pulled his weapon from it’s spot on his hip and held it out in front of Kagome, his arms on either side of her, holding the weapon in front of them both. 

The demon collided with the barrier created by the Tessaiga’s sheath, thwarting the demon’s attack and sending it flying, but the force of the collision was enough to send him and Kagome flying backwards, as well, and into the ground, his arms immediately wrapping around her from beneath to soften her fall. 

He grunted when they hit the ground, with Tessaiga landing beside them, but he didn’t dare let go of her yet. Groaning, Inuyasha sat up, keeping a protective hold on Kagome. 

“You idiot. What’d you do that for!? You could’ve been killed!” He scolded, though it wasn’t out of anger. It was out of fear. And that was obvious in the way his voice wavered, and how his eyes gazed down at her with great concern, looking her over for any serious injuries.

“Are you hurt, Kagome?” He then asked, his voice lowering to a hushed whisper, the concern, and the fear, still present. And the appreciation for what she did, even if he didn’t thank her out loud. Yet.

[kaigashi]

@mvttface-mangywclf​  ♡’d for a starter!

the familiar presence; albeit his demonic aura gave him away, is less what made him known to her rather than the shock of white hair hovering over the bone eater’s well. kagome had already said her goodbyes and well wishes of safety to her friends and kaede, villagers both and gone her way. 

admittedly she had been curious not to have seen her familiar half-demon companion and the person who had become so dear to her in a way she was surprised was so utterly and perfectly clear. grey-blue eyes flit in alarm to his face as she manages the large yellow backpack on her tiny shoulders; holding hidden weights and burdens, other’s pains, and deep down? her own. 

“ … inuyasha? hey. i was wondering where you were. what are you doing? “ gentle voice quirked in wonder as much as her pretty face crinkled in confusion. “you heard i was going home, right? although i kinda was hoping i’d catch you before so this works! but what’s the deal? you’re kinda looking at it with almost…” expectation? never mind. despite looking confused; she continued to offer, that warm, unconditional smile. a beat.

“ more importantly, is something wrong?” she was all packed and ready to go back to her modern world. although when it came down to it, higurashi kagome was now split in two worlds.

[mvttface-mangywclf]

He knew Kagome was heading back first thing in the morning, thus why Inuyasha had snuck out just before the sun made it’s appearance. What the hell were they all supposed to do while Kagome was back home in her modern era? They couldn’t necessarily find the jewel shards without her unless he hunted down Koga and took his. The thought was tempting, but he knew Kagome would be furious if he did that. Tch, not like they needed those Jewel Shards yet anyway. Soon enough, they’d have them. And not like he was worth Inuyasha’s time.

If the half demon was being honest, he didn’t really want to be alone. Of course, he wouldn’t be what with Sango, Miroku and Shippo still being here, but when Kagome was gone, it was... different. He hated being away from her, even though he wouldn’t admit it out loud, and truth be told, he... wanted to see her world again. And more of it. He wanted to see her home and just... be around her.

‘Sides, if he was there, he could keep an eye on her and make sure she came back to the Feudal Era on time. 

Yup, it was decided! 

He waited at the Well instead of heading back to Kaede’s village and not too long after the sun had risen, along came Kagome. Of course questioning why he was there.

“What does it look like I’m doin’? Waiting for you. Took you long enough” He answered simply, arms crossed over his chest, comfortably perched on the edge of the well. “Tch, why would something be wrong? Can’t I just wait here for you?” He questioned in return with a huff, head turning to look the other way, trying to hide the red that filled his cheeks. 

After a few moments of silence, the half demon sighed and climbed off of the well. “I’m goin’ with you, Kagome. Someone needs to make sure you get back here on time.” Then he paused, realizing she probably wouldn’t be okay with that. So, he came out with the other truth.

“And I want to see more of your world... make sure there aren’t any dangerous demons waitin’ for you back home.”

Well... he wasn’t exactly lying. 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

Kagome gives Koga a Valentines Day kiss on the lips because Kogakag is also valid and she loves him too!

The Wolf Demon’s eyes went wide. His cheeks burned red. And his heart? He’d never felt it beat like this. And with how close Kagome was to him, she could probably feel it, too. 

He stood there - stunned - in awe of what just happened. Not even the Jewel Shards had ever made Koga feel this good or this powerful. What he was feeling right now, was unlike anything he had felt before.

And only Kagome could accomplish that.

Once he had finally come out of his daze, Koga gave her the widest of smiles, his face still red and his heart still beating. “Heh.. Hey, uh,. w-what was that for, Kagome?” He asked, having completely lost his cool which was unusual for him, what with always being so confident and cocky. Especially when it came to his love for Kagome. 

And now that he had actually felt her lips on his own? He was left wanting more. Needing to experience it again. 

But he didn’t want to over step. He didn’t want to make the wrong move. But it had to mean something, right? 

She kissed him, after all. On the lips. 

“Mind, uh, doing that again? Gotta make sure this isn’t just a dream, you know.”

Smooth.

[radishflower]

@mvttface-mangywclf​​ liked this for a valentine’s starter !!

“NO PEEKING, OKAY ??” kagome glances up at him briefly before digging back through her monstrosity of a yellow backpack.  of course, she’s gotten little things for all of them – chocolates and candies and little plastic necklaces made of hearts and even a little stuffed bear holding a plush heart for shippo, but, well, it feels more PERSONAL giving a gift to inuyasha.  it shouldn’t feel that way, it’s just chocolates ( that of which she debated over to begin with, him being a DOG DEMON and all ) and conversation hearts – in heart-shaped boxes, but would he even get that ?? – and a couple of instant ramen cups wrapped in a pretty pink ribbon.  why does she feel so embarrassed about it then ??  she sets the little gifts on his lap and sets a few of the plastic heart necklaces over his head to lay over his beads of subjugation, then shifts on her knees a bit, smiling.  “okay, you can look now.”

[mvttface-mangywclf]

“...Just what in the hell are you up to, Kagome?” Inuyasha questioned with a quirked brow, arms folded across his chest. His eyes were still open, but when she gave him that look - the pleading one that pulled at the half demon’s heartstrings - he huffed and turned away, cheeks red, and his eyes finally closing. “Alright, there. They’re closed.” He promised, resisting temptation to open them. Not because he didn’t trust Kagome. He trusted her more than ANYONE. But he was curious. And admittedly, excited. Did she have something for him? Some of those delicious water noodles, or those crunchy circles, or... 

His thoughts were interrupted when his stomach growled at the mere thought of it all. 

“Hm?” His ears twitched when he heard her move closer, followed by her placing something around his neck, but still he kept his eyes closed. Until she told him it was alright to look.

His eyes popped open and he looked down at his lap, noting the different items there. Including ramen noodles! And... some other small boxes? Whatever was inside of them, they smelled... incredibly sweet. He leaned down to look, and sniff at them, and that’s when he felt another necklace around his neck. “Huh? What’s this?” He questioned, taking it in one hand and lifting it towards his nose so he could sniff it. “Are these new beads or somethin’?” He asked, hoping that wasn’t the case. He hated the ones he was already wearing for obvious reasons...

“And what about this? And this?” He asked, picking up each and every item on his lap except for the noodles because he knew what those were. “Is this... all for me, Kagome?” Inuyasha asked, his lips stretched into a smile as the scent of all this new stuff filled his nose. All which smelled unfamiliar, but delicious. The look in his eyes one of excitement as he looked over each and every item, but he waited to make sure they were all, in fact, for him. And edible. 

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mvttface-mangywclf​: (Inuyasha)

“Tch, don’t worry about him. That wolf demon just likes to twist stories for his amusement, but I know he doesn’t mean to hurt you.” Inuyasha reassured her, not wanting her to lose any faith or respect for her Uncle. It annoyed Inuyasha, too, but he also knew that Koga cared greatly for Moroha and would never intentionally hurt or lie to her. The stories were meant as a joke, even if they were stupid sometimes. “And don’t tell him I said that.” He was quick to add, smirking. He didn’t need Koga to know that Inuyasha was defending him or saying positive things about him.

Though, it wasn’t exactly a secret that Inuyasha did respect and appreciate him. And vise versa. They were just too proud to admit it out loud, despite knowing the truth. 

It didn’t take them long to arrive home and immediately his lips stretched into a smile at the sight of Kagome standing at the door, waiting for them. He could smell the cooked food from within their home and he hoped they hadn’t arrived too late… again. Though, judging by the calm smile on Kagome’s safe, Inuyasha figured they arrived just in time.

He chuckled when Moroha jumped from his shoulders to greet Kagome. stopping to watch them with a wide smile on his face - a look of love and admiration in his eyes. He’d never tire of watching Kagome and their child. His wife and child - he’d never tire of saying, or hearing that, either. 

To be honest, Inuyasha never thought he’d have any of this. A loving family. And to think he used to want to become a full demon… the mere thought made him scoff now. 

This is what made him happy. This is what made his life perfect. Them. 

“You got it, Mama! Then I got something to ask you about!”

He almost forgot about that certain request from his daughter. How she wanted to see him and Koga in battle. Of course, Inuyasha was all for it, any opportunity to kick Koga’s ass, but Kagome probably wouldn’t be so agreeable to it…

His thoughts shifted when Kagome came up to him next, greeting him with a kiss that had the Hanyou melting. He smiled against her lips and hummed in contentment, his hands sliding up her arms and wrapping around her small frame as he returned her kiss. “Guess this means we really aren’t late this time, huh?” He teased with a light chuckle, pulling his lips from hers before he looked towards their kitchen. 

“It smells great in here, Kagome. Watcha makin’?” 

She instantly seemed to melt into the half-demon’s hold, enjoying the feeling of his contact and kiss back with all of her heart. It made all the stress of the day worth it in the end if her husband and child returned to her safe and sound for family dinner. She really was lucky that the well decided to give her this second chance to be with him, even if it meant having to leave behind. Though, with Towa’s recent reintroduction back into this era, there was still hope for the priestess to see the Higurashi’s once more. And for that, Kagome was very grateful.

“Nope, you’re just in time. And I should hope you’ll both try to keep being on time from now on. I don’t want to have to worry about my husband and child not coming home for dinner if I can help it, Inuyasha.” She responds to the teasing with a smile, despite being serious in her words. No doubt the greatest fear all three of them had was their family getting separated, that something or someone was going to come and tear them apart. So, the two canines being on time for dinner would certainly help Kagome feel a lot better, even if she being on time wasn’t always possible for one reason or another. Their effort to do so was appreciated all the same, of course.

“Nothing impressive really, just some fish stew.” The priestess speaks, gaze looking back towards the house where she can see through the entrance Moroha hard at work at what she asked. “The nearby village I helped today with their demon problem wouldn’t leave unless I took something, and so they gave me vegetables we don’t really grow in the village. I just hope it tastes okay. I haven’t ever cooked with these kind of ingredients before.”

Her gaze then sifts back to her husband, looking at him so fondly. If she could, no doubt she could sit in his arms forever. Though, they were both parents who had responsibilities. There would be time for them to have alone time later. For now, Kagome detaches herself from Inuyasha after planting a kiss on his cheek before she begins to move inside. Dinner was just about ready, after all.

“Table is all set, Mama! And the stew looks and smells so good! I’m starving after all that training with Uncle Koga.” Moroha says just after walking up to her mother, her hair having been taken out of her bow as it now all flowed behind her. She really did look just like them when her hair was down like this, making the priestess smile as she gently ruffles the pup’s hair.

“Thank you, sweetie. I appreciate the help. Now, you go to the table with Papa while I serve the meal, okay?” 

“On it! Come on, Papa! It’s chow time!” The pup then rushes past her mother to go see her father, grabbing his Fire Rat Robe sleeve and tugging it gently. Her voice comes out a hushed whisper though as she leans close to him, not wanting her mother to hear this bit. “The faster we get to dinner, the faster we can both eat and ask her about the fight! We gotta both make Mama happy so she’ll say yes, okay?”

[mvttface-mangywclf]

“Can’t promise we’ll always be on time, Kagome, but we’ll keep tryin’.” After all, with the kind of world they lived in, there were never any guarantees. Not with all of the evil demons, and humans, that plagued the land. Sometimes some were far off so Inuyasha would be gone a day or more at a time. But he’d always do his damn hardest to make sure he got home to his family, and to make sure they were safe. 

“New vegetables, huh?” Inuyasha questioned, sniffing the air as his way to see if he recognized any of them, but given they were all cooked into the stew, he probably wouldn’t be able to. “Well, whatever it is, it smells great and I’m sure it’ll taste great, too.” He stated with certainty, before he took a moment to look her over. Her face, neck, arms, legs, anywhere he could see - just to make sure she hadn’t suffered any injuries of any kind. Even taking in her scent to make sure he didn’t smell any blood either. It was something Inuyasha always did any time she went off to help with demon slaying or purification. He took a few moments to look her over, to make sure all had gone well and that she was okay.

And thankfully, she was.

Hearing Moroha’s call, Inuyasha chuckled and made his way into the kitchen and to the table where everything was set. “Hey, you’re gettin’ better with this table settin’ thing, Moroha. Nothing’s broken.” He couldn’t help but tease his daughter as he ruffled her hair, remembering a time or two where she was in a rush when setting the table. Mostly to test herself and see how fast she could get it done, always trying to beat her previous time, but not always leaving everything in one piece because of it. 

“Tch, alright, alright. Just don’t get your hopes up, alright? I’m not expectin’ her to agree to this.” He’d be surprised if she did. He’d love an opportunity to kick Koga’s ass again, but Kagome? Not so much. But maybe the promise of not hurting one another too badly would help persuade her. Though, that promise would admittedly be difficult to keep... 

He sat down on his spot at the table and waited patiently, though he lifted his back leg to scratch at an itch on his right ear... a habit that was hard to break. He was a canine, after all. 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

I have my replies drafted and I’m working on them throughout the day! Apologies for the delay, but as stated, this is a low activity blog. I go back to work tomorrow until Sunday so my activity will drop because of it and I’m getting the Covid Vaccine tomorrow so I’m rather nervous. 

Other than that, I completed my first ever Resident Evil game yesterday, yay me! I’m a wuss when it comes to horror games, but I wanted to play this series. I completed RE 1 Remake and now I’m on the second. Although I have the urge to replay the Kingdom Hearts series, but I’m resisting. I have SO many games I’ve yet to complete or play. I’m SO bad about that lmao.

I hope everyone is doing well! 

[barbaricdragon-archived]

There were only seven of them, but their strength was incredible. They could do the work of a hundred men, and their raids were unnecessarily savage; those who were slain by the Band of Seven were sliced to pieces and burned alive. The only people capable of such atrocities are those with a real penchant for murder.

selective independent Band of Seven blogs from inuyasha !! written by kiki, minlu, && stark

@refinedmetal is a sideblog to @barbaricdragon @spliitheart is a sideblog to @mvttface-mangywclf

[mvttface-mangywclf]

"Inuyasha? Is that, really you? I'm not dreaming, am I?" Kagome says as she looks up towards him, seeing him stretch out his hand towards her. Three whole years had passed since she saw him, and when the well opened up again, she went in it without any regrets. Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke again. "Am I back, Inuyasha?" (AFTER THAT ASK FROM MIROKU KAGOME MADE ME DO THIS

“This scent... there’s no mistaking it!” 

This was probably the fastest Inuyasha has ever ran. He hurried through the trees, ignoring the calls of his name from behind. He couldn’t stop. He wouldn’t.

Not with her scent so close. Not when she felt so near... could it truly be? Could she truly be back? 

Don’t be an illusion. Please! Don’t be a lie. Don’t be a trick!

Inuyasha begged desperately, his feet moving faster and faster, his heart pounding harder and harder. 

Finally he was at the Well, and though there was no sign of her, he could still feel her. He could still smell her. His golden orbs gazed down into the well, searching desperately for his Kagome, and without hesitating another second, he reached in, stretching his arm down inside of it, because maybe, just maybe, she was reaching for him, too...

And then it happened. A hand - small, warm and soft - grabbed onto his, and he held onto it in return before immediately pulling upwards. And there she was!

“K-... Kagome...?” He breathed out in shock, voice barely above a whisper. Breathless. Stunned. His eyes wide with amazement and desperation. Desperate for this to be real, for Kagome to truly be with him again. It had to be her. It WAS her!! 

Unable to hold himself back any longer, and needing to feel her in some other way, Inuyasha pulled her close and pressed his lips to hers. Immediately his body filled with warmth and his heart with relief and joy, all the while his arms wrapped around her, holding her protectively and desperately against him. Even his eyes welled with tears, this time not from devastation or heartbreak. 

None of this was a dream. She felt real, she smelled real, she was real.

“You’re back..” 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

🤗 inuyasha!

“Hm? Kagome, what...” Her arms wrapped around his body before he could even finish his question and he let out a quiet sigh, eyes narrowing and his body relaxing... right into her. 

“I’ll be fine, you know. You don’t have to worry. It’s only for a few hours, remember?” He reassured her, knowing how much she worried for him on nights like this. Nights that came once a month, where he was at his most vulnerable. And it didn’t help that he’d just fought a demon just before the sun set, thus leaving him vulnerable and injured. But it wasn’t like he had anywhere to be now. Everyone was safe.

He couldn’t help but smile though, feeling Kagome hug on him like this. “C’mere.” He turned slightly so he could grab hold of her and gently, he pulled her onto his lap and wrapped his arms around her waist, holding her close to him. “’Sides, I know you like seein’ me like this. You think I’m pretty handsome as a human, huh? Pretty sure you’ve said that before.” He teased, unable to help himself as he nuzzled her shoulder. 

[mvttface-mangywclf]

“no matter how hard it gets, you have to realize we weren’t put on this earth to suffer and cry.”

“Tch, thanks for your pep talk, Miroku.” 

Annoyed, the half demon got to his feet and snatched the Tessaiga leaning against the wall, immediately fastening it to his hip. 

“I don’t know why the hell the three of you have to keep gettin’ on my case about this. Just leave me be, alright? Not like you know how I feel. You’ve still got Sango, don’t you?” 

He reminded the monk, his voice harsher than he intended and the look in his eyes cold. But there was something else within those golden eyes of his. Something he felt every day, especially when he looked upon Miroku and Sango.

Yearning. Sorrow. Envy. 

Kagome. 

Before another word could be said, Inuyasha took his leave. He stormed from the hut and without even so much as a look in Sango’s direction, he hurried into the forest. 

Ever since it happened - those many months ago - Inuyasha hadn’t been the same. Rarely did the half demon smile, rarely did he laugh. If anything he was more irritable, short-tempered and... well, depressed. Devastated.

He knew he wasn’t alone, and yet, without her, he felt alone. He felt lost. Empty. He missed her. 

Kagome. 

And it hurt him. Every day. And he was letting it. Because if he didn’t, it felt... wrong. He was grieving. It felt wrong to be happy, especially not knowing whether she was alive. She had to be, though. Deep down, he felt like she was, but... she wasn’t here. She wasn’t with him. And it was destroying him.

“no matter how hard it gets, you have to realize we weren’t put on this earth to suffer and cry.”

He knew that. He did. But it almost felt like he needed to. And the fact that he kept coming back to her Well, to search for any trace of her, and to attempt to get to her era, only added to his suffering. His intentional suffering.

He’d have to apologize to Miroku later. And to Sango. Not just for today, but for yesterday, and the day before that... and well, every day since. He just... wasn’t himself. Didn’t really know how to be just yet. He needed to grieve a little longer.

But for now, he’d wait. Here. At her Well. Taking in what little scent of her that was left and letting himself break apart all over again...

[mvttface-mangywclf]

“and who has time for tears?”

“So that’s really how you feel, is it?” Inuyasha questioned, his voice strained and laced in disgust - the glaring look in his eyes holding the same. “Even if you don’t shed tears for them, you could still at least give a damn. They were your allies, your comrades. But I guess that means nothing to you.” The half demon accused, grunting as he pulled his Tessaiga from the ground, leaning back against the wall for support. His body banged up, but his spirit and determination untouched. 

“That’s the biggest difference between the two of us, Bankotsu. You’re selfish and you don’t give a damn about anyone but yourself! You’re alone.” The half demon dared to point out, though perhaps that was obvious to Bankotsu and he just didn’t care. Or perhaps acted as though he didn’t. Just like Inuyasha did at times. Simply to act tough, to put on a brave face, when deep down, Inuyasha did care whether he was alone or not. And he cared about his comrades, his friends. 

“You fight by yourself and for yourself!” He spat, his grip on the blade’s handle tightening - a look of sheer determination and will in his eyes. Something that flowed within him, that was giving him this strength to once again stand, to continue fighting. “And that’s why... I won’t be the one to lose, Bankotsu!”

Because he had friends to fight for. And friends to fight with. Even if they weren’t with him physically, they still gave him hope. They gave him strength.