Hm. well it's certainly been a LONG time since i read this fic, i THINK it was complete, though it might not have been. Sadly, the only thing i remember remember is that Sess asks kagome if she REALLY loves Inuyasha, or does she Love him b/c she's Kikyo's reincarnation, is she so longing for him simply because Kagome was her reincarnation.

And it's this thought that makes kagome wonder if it's true. If the only reason she puts up with him, and wants him is because deep down in her reincarnated soul Kikyo loved and wanted him. It makes Kagome realize that, that's exactly why she wants to be with inuyasha, and she forces herself to give up loving him simply because she refuses to be kikyo's anything, even if kikyo never intended it.

If you know this fic, or can help me find it, I'd be a very happy r0o.

I know you posted this a long time ago and this might not even be the fic you were looking for, but could it be Atonement by Miss Kagura?

In the 4th chapter there is a part where Sesshoumaru makes her question whether she is living Kikyo's life, or living her own.

Atonement by Miss Kagura
Inuyasha has taken the only person his brother has ever cared about. He will make his amends by surrendering the one person he can't live without...

Rated MA so No YIM's

i love you. I have been wanting to read this fic for forever, and couldnt remember that it was atonement! Seriously. LOVES!

You've helped me find stories more times than I can count. I'm glad I was finally able to help you for a change