Nameless

*Runs to Ryukotsusei a copy of Chapter 9 * “F-For the protection of you hair and Hiei withdrawals.” (Those of you who do not get this read the review for this story at AFF. Titled “Nameless”) HELLO AGAIN!!!! I know it’s been a wait for this and thank you those of you who’ve put up with me J well… It’s finally here! * Dances in a circle* hehe this is going to be one of my fav chapters besides chapter 4 J I ran into another notebook problem and it got lost. * Bows head in shame* yes yes I know I’m horrible. But I did find it againJ, and also yes I know I promised to have it done a lot sooner but I’m trying to get use to college…I took a Japanese class and OMG its crazy! Baka teacher moves to fast L …it really makes me miss High School…oh well enough ranting hehe *sounds the drum rolls* and now…. as I always say…

(THIS CHAPTER WILL BE REVISED!!!…I’m sending it to you know because you’ve waited an awful long time so I owe it to u)


ON WIT DA BLOODY FIC!!!!!

WARNING: BURTAL VIOLENCE UP AHEAD. U R WARNED!!!!

Darkness…all she could see was darkness. Thick curtains of black were all that could be seen. She was lost, unable to find her way. Slowly a bright silver light laced with red outshined the darkness.


She looked and saw it was coming from her left. A tall figure with long silver hair stood there. As she was about to ask his name, a blinding blue light blared. As she looked to her right she saw a figure there as well. Then there was a third light that burned a fire red from behind.


The three together helped her find her way as she turned to thank them; she found she was alone, once again. The three men were gone then faintly she heard someone call her name.


“…Kagome?”


Groggily she opened her eyes. “K-Kouga?” she questioned tentatively. Relief spread throughout his face as he smiled at the young girl. “About time you woke up.” He said, sighing as he leaned back. “If you ever do that again I’ll kill you.” He stated as he growled at her too exhausted to do anything.


Kagome smirked as she stuck her tongue out at the Ookami prince. “Love you too brat.” She bantered. Kouga merely rolled his eyes as he shifted. “Whatever.”

Kouga looked around as his eyes rested on the cave that was not too far away. “So what are you going to do now?” he questioned as his gaze still fell onto the cave. Kagome looked at him as she too followed his stare. “I finish what I came here to do.” She answered. This was it. After this there was no turning back, she would make her wish and then she would hurry home. The last thing she wanted to face on her way back was Inuyasha.


Slowly she rose from the ground and stretched her weary body. As she turned, her eyes once again met with the cave. *Can I do this? Is this really what I want to do? * She couldn’t help but wonder what the outcome of this decision would be.


Kouga saw the unsure ness in her eyes. Tenderly he pulled her into a hug from behind, and just held her. “Kagome, I know you are uncertain, but remember…you are a great Miko. You’ve done everything that Kikyo couldn’t and more. You’ve learned how to live your life with the responsibility of duty…you’ve loved and lost. But through it all you’ve stayed strong and pure in soul…”


Gently Kouga turned her eyes toward his. “Kagome…you are one of the most amazing people I’ve ever known…I know I shouldn’t say this…but if I could, I’d have taken you for my mate long ago…because my feelings for you have not changed, but I respect you and the relationship I have with you now too much to damage it.”


With a sad smile he gave her a small push towards the cave. “Now go…do what you came here to do. You have a future waiting for you.” Kagome flashed him a real smile and walked in front of the cave. Giving Kouga one last look she walked through the barrier.


Inside the cave was dark. Kagome once again heard the voices, leading her through the darkness. Soon she felt a presence and she knew she was here. She saw the preserved figure of Midoriko in the jaws of the Youkai she was battling. She gazed at the jewel that hung from her neck. *The fight is going on still * she thought as she unhooked the jewel from her neck.


Kagome gently fell to her knees and closed her eyes as she held the Shikon no Tama. There she called on the power of the jewel. “I Kagome…Guardian of the Shikon no Tama call forth the spirit of Midoriko…To give me guidance as I make the final wish…”


As soon as the words left Kagome’s lips, the tama began to pulse. A purple light began to shine as a pale green one underlined it. As the green light grew a sudden flash of blinding green light filled the place, forcing Kagome to look away. As the light dimmed, Kagome looked and saw a beautiful young woman with long black hair and soft eyes gaze her way. “Midoriko?” she asked timidly. The spirit wore the traditional miko Hakama and Houri (sp) and gave a soft smile as she saw her. “Hello Kagome.”


Kagome bowed before the Ancient Miko. “Hello Midoriko-Sama” she replied as she rose. Midoriko smiled. “Please Kagome, Midoriko will do just fine.” She said. Kagome grinned, “As you wish Midoriko.” Slightly her grin faded as she remembered her task. “Midoriko…I want to know something…when I make my wish on the jewel…will the jewel send me back for good…or will I be able to return here?” Midoriko sighed as she sat on a nearby boulder.


“Kagome sit with me.” As Kagome joined her she answered her question. “Kagome…the jewel will send you back…. you …are not from this time. Your home is in the future. You were never meant to come here. But I am glad you did.” Midoriko smiled as she stroked Kagome’s long silky thick black hair. “You have become a fine young miko…greater then even that of Kikyo. Also do not ever compare yourself with that girl again. You are capable of things she couldn’t even imagine. You will see in time. While this loss will be a hard one on you, you will grow from these experiences.”


Kagome nodded as she tried to take in what Midoriko said. She knew she had to leave her friends…but a small part of her prayed that she wouldn’t. Life would be so much harder without them, but it turns out she didn’t have a choice. Kagome sighed as she looked to the roof of the cave. “There are evil souls in the jewel…. do they have any effect on the outcome of a wish?” Midoriko smiled once again. “Finally someone smart enough to ask the right question. Yes Kagome the other souls in the jewel can alter a wish…even if it was pure in intention.”


Kagome brought her eyes level with the great miko before her. “So, I have to be very careful with my wording of the wish then don’t I?” She asked as she stood from the small boulder that held them both. “Yes Kagome. You have to be very careful. I do not know what the other souls can do to your wish. So it’s best to be safe.”


With those words in mind Kagome thought. How long she stayed there thinking she couldn’t say. Finally she came up with a wish she hoped would make everything ok. “Midoriko…I know what I want to wish for now.” She told the great miko. Midoriko nodded as she watched the young girl before her, curious as to what her outcome would be.


Kagome grabbed the glittering orb and held it in her hands. The young Miko then focused on all the power of the jewel, drawing it forth. “I wish that those who fought in the trying battle with Naraku find the happiness that they desire and have what they most need, and their happiness last through all of their generations to come, and that the Shikon no Tama and I become one, so that no one will ever use the jewel again and that it can be protected and not be misused, and those with evil hearts and intentions can never find it,” Was the final wish; as the tama began to glow even brighter.

Kagome watched at the Jewel rapidly began to pulse. The light that shone from the jewel had brightened to an almost intolerable quality. The swirling pattern of the glow was almost chaotic. A blinding burst of purple light filled the cave and beyond as Kagome looked away.


As Kagome’s eyes cleared she saw the jewel rising in the air. Like grains of sand, the jewel began to dissolve and drift toward the miko who made the wish. As the remnants of the jewel reached Kagome a purple glow overcame her body as the jewel made itself one with her, until the end of time.


Kagome noticed the power boost she felt as the jewel entered her body. * What is this feeling? * ~This will be the last time you hear our voice Guardian. We have become one…for all time. You have released the souls of the tama and we are thankful. We can now move on into the next life. ~


*What will happen to me now? Will there be changes now that we are one? *

~We are not sure what changes will take place with us. You will have the wish you have asked…but be warned child…while you shall be given your wish…your wish will come with a choice… if the choice is made it will end up in great happiness…or it will cause pain to others and drive a wedge between. ~

*Wait… what do you mean? Who will I hurt? What choices will be made? *

~We have said all we can. We give you the gift of immortality; you will always be our guardian for you have served us well. It is now time for us to fully merge. We thank you and know that we will protect you as well…for you are now us and we are you…protect us well…Kagome…~

With those words said the Purple glow that rested above her skin grew brighter as it encased her body, swirling in a rapid speed, shielding her from view. As the glow began to fade Kagome was found sitting still, as she forced herself to accept the changes that had just taken place.

Midoriko walked over and sat by her side. “You should be proud of yourself Kagome. No one can use the jewel now, without your say so. Be glad.” The sacred spirit placed her hands softly by her head, as they begin to glow. Light poured into Kagome, in waves as Midoriko muttered an incantation. As the light dissipated Midoriko smiled as Kagome’s eyes grew.


“I…I know so much! How did you go around with this much Power?” Kagome asked in bewilderment. Midoriko chuckled as she helped Kagome stand. “The times I lived there was great need for protection. Believe it or not Youkai and Ningens are getting along better then they were when I was still alive.”


“… I have given you my knowledge and my power. If there was ever anyone who deserved it it’s you. For you…you have been unselfish, and for that Kagome, I give you this gift. You have made us proud.” Kagome reached out as Midoriko’s body began to disappear. “You will do well and remember…I’ll always be here to guide you.” With that her body faded away into the distance. “Goodbye Midoriko…” she whispered as she made her way outside the cave and into the light.


The minute Kouga laid his eyes on her Kagome was swept off her feet and into the tightest, bone-crushing hug she’d ever experienced. “K-Ko-ga- C-C-Ca-n’t B-Breath!” she gasped as she felt the dizziness growing in her head. Letting her go he then noticed the change. “K-Kagome? What happened to you?”


Kouga noticed the changes in Kagome. Her long black hair had two dark blue streaks on each side and her sapphire eyes now had flecks of purple, green, and silver. She had gained an inch in height. And her nails had a slightly sharper look to them, but looked normal if you didn’t really notice, other then that…she didn’t look too different.


“…Kouga? What are you talking about?” Curiosity taking its toll, she reached into her bag and pulled out a mirror. Kagome looked in amazement as she saw the changes in her appearance. The change she liked the most was her eyes. She’d never seen eyes that were so captivating on a human before…with the exception of Miroku…it was still a wonder to her that his eyes were purple. She smiled as she put the mirror away.


“I like the changes Kouga. The jewel told me chances might happen…but know wa-,” Kagome’s eyes widened a bit as Kouga’s exasperated voice. “What in the Kami’s name are you talking about and WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED IN THAT CAVE?”


Kagome very calmly sat the Ookami prince down, explained and told him everything. “So you see Kouga, that’s what happened and why I have these…changes.” The Miko finished softly. Kouga furrowed his brow. “Kagome…are you sure this was wise? Do you really think you can handle this much power?” he questioned hesitantly. He was worried for the little miko.


Kagome held his hand as she looked into his eyes, “Kouga…I am not the ones who failed before me, nor am I the weak little girl I was when I first traveled here.” Gently she bopped him on the head, “I’m stronger now ya baka.” She said as Kouga softly smiled. Standing up she offered her hand, which Kouga grubbily accepted. “C’mon. I have work to do.”


Kagome needed to reach home before Inuyasha caught wind. It was only a matter of time before he awakened now and she needed to hurry. Gathering what she only needed, she held Kouga in a tight hug. “If I don’t see you on the other side…I want you to know I love you…and settle down. I want to see you happy Kouga.” She whispered as she buried her face in his shoulder


Kouga gently ran his claws through her hair. This girl had become more important to him then anything he’d ever known. As he thought of the fact that he might never see Kagome again, a long tear fell from the corner of his eye as he held her close. Slowly he let her go and placed a small kiss on her forehead. As he watched her walk away after petting Kati, a question burned in his mind. “Kagome!” he called as he watched her turn around. “I need to know.”

“If Inuyasha had never interfered…would we…would you and I have had a chance?”


Kagome smiled sadly as she looked into his pleading ice blue eyes. “If Inuyasha left me alone…yes…it would have been you Kouga. Maybe one day in another life…you will get the chance you deserve.” With that Kagome walked toward Kouga, a timid look across her face, gently she lifted herself and pressed her lips against Kouga’s in the sweetest of kisses.


As she broke away, she whispered softly in his ear. “Remember me…for I will always remember you…my dear friend.”


Kouga softly brushed his fingers against his mouth as he watched her race for the well. *I’ll always remember you…my koi. * As that thought drifted through his mind, he walked towards the road that led him home. Kagome wanted him to be happy and that’s what he would do. He was going to honor his lunar promise. With that Kouga was off.

He was close. By now he could practically smell her fear. He had her running and he knew he would catch her soon. The look in his eyes was a promise of death and pain. He paused a moment to catch the sent of the dead miko. A sadistic smile graced his angelic face. He would make her wish she were in hell. With that he raced on the catch his cursed prey.


Kagome ran with the speed of the wind as she race towards the well. She wanted to try to make it back so she could say goodbye one last time. The miko sighed in frustration as she pushed herself near her limits. She slowed down as she felt an enormous youki heading her way.


She ducked down and skidded over as she avoided a deadly set of claws. Kagome glared as she looked into a cold set of amber eyes. Positioning herself in a slightly defensive stance, she met his gaze head on. “Good evening Sesshomaru. Do you always try to maim and kill those who happen to be passing by or is there a reason your trying to…detain me?”


His regal figure stood there as he displayed perfection beyond words. A bored look was cast upon his face as he stared off in the distance, while his hand dripped with glowing green poison.


“Ningen have you forgotten your place among those above you? My brother’s wench you truly are.” He spoke as he held her eyes, never dropping from his gaze.


His nose twitched as he noticed there was a faint smell of blood on her…his brother’s blood. His eyes narrowed as he glared her way once again. “Onna, answer carefully or forfeit your life. Why is the scent of my brother’s blood on your hands?”


Kagome sighed as she looked defiantly into his eyes. “You smell his blood because I was merely defending myself from his confused state of mind on the concerns of love, which was corrupted by an undead miko.” She answered as ice covered every word.


Sesshomaru’s eyes narrowed as a look of annoyance rested on his fine features, as he raised one delicate eyebrow. “Who gave you the right to slay my brother? That privilege was mine and mine alone. A Ningen such as yourself should not have interfered.”


Kagome’s eyes were set ablaze as his words pierced her. “How could you think of killing him as a sport? He is your family. You should be helping each other. The fact that he is Hanyou should not matter in the least! Maybe if you would get your useless ass from your high and mighty horse and actually use the thing you possess called a brain, you would see that!” She yelled at the mighty Taiyoukai of the Western Lands. While her energy began to expand around her.


A look of pure surprise graced his face. He could not believe this human woman raised her voice and was angered, not to mention the power she held. As he began to open his mouth to speak, he was cut off by a shrill girlish cry that assaulted his ears, as a blur came crashing into Kagome.


“Kame!” the blur cried as it latched itself to her waist. Kagome laughed as she held the small figure before her. “Hello to you to, Rin.” She stated to the adorable girl securely molded to her middle. The little girl smiled as Kagome ran her fingers through her soft thick hair. “Rin is happy to see Kame and Lord Sesshomaru play! Can Rin play too? Rin also missed Kame very much.”


Kagome patted the girls head as lifted them both up. “I am sorry Rin. We were not playing we were…talking.” She explained to the charming little girl in her arms.


The Inu-youkai was becoming very annoyed at how well his charge was interacting with the miko. How would they have met without him knowing first? “Rin.” He stated coolly as she little girl looked at him and slowly slid from Kagome’s arms and walked a few steps towards him. “Hai Sesshomaru-Sama?” she asked softly. “How do you know this woman?” The Taiyoukai inquired. He did not like being left in the dark and choose to rectify it.


Rin smiled and latched onto his leg. “Rin was scared and in trouble, cuz a mean youkai was gonna eat Rin! Rin ran and screamed, because Jaken wasn’t there to help Rin because Rin lost him, and Rin forgot where she left Ah and Un. Kame ran and stopped the bad demon and saved Rin. Then we played and Kame showed Rin how to make flower necklaces!” Rin raced to finish in one breath, as she beamed at her new friend. “Rin wants to be like Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Kame.”


Sesshomaru stared at the puzzling miko before him. “In the result of things, this Sesshomaru thanks you for protecting my charge.” Kagome was stunned. *He actually knows how to say thank you? And the sky isn’t falling? *


Kagome smiled as she tilted her head. “Think nothing of it.” She said. “You have a real treasure there. Guard her well, for she will be one of the greatest things in your life.” Kagome gazed at the beautifully spirited little girl. “Be good for Lord Sesshomaru ok?” The little girl nodded as she jumped up and down. “Rin will be good! Rin will be as good as Rin can possibly be!” She beamed.


Kagome smiled as she ruffled her hair. “Well. I’ll be off. Your brother will awaken soon and I want to avoid a scene.” As she turned around, she felt a light tugging on her leg. “Kame? Can Rin and Sesshomaru-Sama come too?”


Kagome sighed as she lifted the little girl into her arms. “I’m sorry Rin, but I have to go home. Once I do…you will never see me again, for my home can not be found without powerful magic.” The little girl lifted her head, pouted, and clung to her as tight as she could. “Rin does not want her friend to leave. Will Rin’s friend forget Rin?” she asked sadly as her soft brown eyes began to glisten.


Kagome thought and smiled, as she knew what to do to make the separation easier for the little girl. “Rin…I have something for you.” She told the little girl as she sat her down while ignoring the pointed look from the youkai lord behind her.


Kagome held her hands together as a bluish purple light shone in her hands capturing the attention of the mystified little girl. As the light flickered it began to dim, and all that was left was a doll and a silver bracelet with three charms.


“Wow!” exclaimed the little girl. Kagome chuckled as she motioned for the small child to come toward her. “Rin…this doll is for you. It will never age or get dirty. So you can keep it always and if you squeeze its tummy or hand it will talk to you.”


Rin stared in amazement at the beautiful doll in her hands. It had dark black hair in a high tail with two soft locks fall on the sides of her face. Black loose pants and a red tank top with an R scrawled across the front with a silver crescent moon in the background. Rin hugged the doll for all she was worth. “Rin loves it very much!” she cried as she held the beautiful doll.


Kagome smiled s she held out the silver bracelet. “Rin…this is for you. So that whenever you’re in trouble you have help to come save you. All you have to do is pull on of the charms. The dragon will fight any monster and always keep you safe. The winged fox will take you safely to any location you wish. The chibi Inu-youkai, anytime you’re lost and alone or afraid, he will help you, guide you, and be the friend you need.” She whispered as she fastened the delicate metal over the girls’ wrist.


“No one can ever take this from you as well. Also once Lord Sesshomaru touches it, he will be able to tell immediately you location and if your in trouble or not, since Jaken proves to be unreliable. She said with a small smirk. Pulling the girl into a hug, she grinned as she sat her back down. “Take care ya hear?” with that Kagome was gone leaving the Taiyoukai and his charge be hind.


She was running. Never had she encountered anything like this before. A constant sense of dread was overtaking her being. Something was coming for her. She had never felt a magnitude of power like this before. It was nearly frightening. She only ran because she had an objective that day.


The dead miko sighed as she called on the aid of her Soul Stealers. She had to hurry for Inuyasha and Kagome. They would both be hers. The priestess allowed a grim smile to play across her ice-cold lips. She would have her soul and her would-be- lover in hell, where she belonged in eternal darkness. All she had to do was race with the evil that hunted her and she would be damned if anything stopped her from claiming what she deemed as hers.


Miroku sighed as he made his way to the barrier. Holding up a hand he felt it was only to be an hour or so before it wavered and it’s captor would be free. Turning his head he walked towards Sango. “Are you ready for this day?” he asked gently. “Kagome is leaving. Do you know how you will say your goodbye?”


Sango watched Shippo play as a grim smile sneaked across her face. “I was hoping it would all be a dream…but I guess it’s too much to ask for.” Sango grated as she looked crossly into the sky. “I will miss her, but as much as I hate to admit it it’s right. Her mom…and…family are worried about her. We’ve kept her here for so long, so it’s only fair that we return her now… I still stand though that this is all Inuyasha’s fault.” She stated angrily. “Baka Inu.” She muttered as she poked and prodded at the fire.


Miroku closed his eyes as he lowered himself into a meditative position. “I’ve thought of how I shall say my goodbye Lady Sango.” Miroku stated quietly. “I will give her a kiss.” Sango could only stare, as her body would not function. “Why…” was the choked whisper in her voice. *I thought he wanted me. * Was the silent cry inside her mind, “Why would you kiss her?” Sango was fighting for control of her temper. She believed Miroku might have a good motive for the reason behind this action. “…Miroku…Why…” she whispered sadly.


Miroku sighed as he pinched the bridge of his nose. “You know of the kiss she received from Inuyasha. For a woman a kiss is one of the most meaningful things there is. Because everything a person feels can be conveyed in a kiss.” He paused a moment as he opened his eyes to look into the sky. “Kagome…whenever she will think of that kiss…it will be followed by the memory of betrayal, heartbreak, corruption, and pain. And knowing that there is no blame on the one who acted it. Kagome does not deserve such memories. That is why I wish to do this for her.” He hesitated a moment as he looked into his left hand.


Sango saw something at that moment that she had never seen before. Pure fear. Fear, nervousness all at once, and it seemed to be directed at her. She watched as he made his way to be closer towards her. “Miroku?” she questioned lightly. Miroku gazed into her chocolate brown eyes. “So there is no mistake…I want you to know where my affections truly lie…” Sango’s heart began to race. *He couldn’t mean…. is he serious? * Were the scattered thought that ran thought her mind.


Miroku took a deep breath as he feel to one knee before Sango, and held her hand. “In the few years I’ve come to know you. I’ve never seen someone so full of passion, so fierce, so strong. In out time together I’ve grown to care for you. It took our battle with Naraku to fully figure out how much. And I was a baka to wait so long. Sango…you have captured the heart of this houshi…something no one could achieve until you. A houshi who would gladly give his meager life for yours…what I want to know is…”


He paused a moment as he pulled a small object from the inside of his purple robes. “Sango? Will you give me the greatest honor of becoming my wife? I know now that I…I love you and I know I’m not much…but I can make you happy…will you give me that chance?” At that moment he presented a beautiful ring that would be just for her, if she would have him.


In an instant time stopped for our dear houshi. Miroku had done the one thing he had never done before. He put his feelings and Heart on the line, for the taijiya he loved more then life itself. He was scared. He prayed to kami that she would accept his love. He had taken advice from Kagome and took a chance on his feelings. After all, he didn’t have her get that ring for nothing.


Tears began brimming in Sango’s eyes as she looked at the monk who had now put it all on the line for her, who had said the words she longed to hear from him for so long. “Miroku…you really love me?” she voiced in a choked whisper.


Miroku rose to his knees as he cupped the side of her face and looked into her eyes. “More then you have any idea.” He told her gently. Tears flowed freely down the Taijiya’s face as she smiled. “Yes…YES!” she cried as she threw her arms around his neck, feeling loved as she felt his strong arms wrap around her. And it was in that true and beautiful moment; Sango and Miroku shared their first kiss.


He was closer now. Right as he was upon her he slowed down, as he smelled a scent that was too familiar for comfort. Pausing a moment, he sniffed the air to gather the scent which confirmed his suspicions. He smelled Kagome’s blood. “Shit!” he swore angrily as he smelled his cursed prey grow farther and farther away. Drawing an exasperated sigh he raced toward the injured miko.


Kagome winced as she looked at her blood stained body. *Defiantly looks worse then what it is. * She thought as she mentally checked herself over. This was not supposed to happen. This was a major setback. Why hadn’t she sensed it? How had this happened anyway? Oh yeah. She remembered now…


She was racing through the forest on the edge of a village. As she moved farther in she was thrown back by a fiery blast. The smoke blurred her eyes as she struggled to process what happened.


Using her new abilities she calmed down the fire and quelled the flames. Now there she lay as blood seeped from her leg and a gash near her chest. *Great, how do I get out of this one? * She wondered as she looked over the charred forest around her.

Closing her eyes she tried to focus on her healing abilities so she could hurry home. After a good bit of her was half way bandaged up she tensed slightly as she felt a strong youki come her way. “No…no, no, no, no please don’t come here!” she wined. She was tired and didn’t want to overuse her reserves.


As she felt the youki come closer she instantly relaxed as she recognized the presence. “So he of all people is coming huh?” she mused, as she smiled and gave a slight chuckle. Sensing no threat she closed her eyes and attempted to resume on her healing.


Kagome opened her eyes as she felt the ghosted touch of a finger across her face. She smiled at him as he only glared. “And I thought you didn’t care.” She teased as he growled.


~Keep talking ningen and I’ll leave your ass here. You’ve kept me from something important that I need to kill; the only reason I came here was in hope of repaying my debt to rid myself of your disgusting ningen scent and bound. The only reason you still see me is because I am bound by my honor to repay my debt, one life for another. So don’t confuse that to think that I like or have accepted you because I don’t and if I had it my way I’d kill you on the spot. ~ He mentally sneered as he turned his back towards the infuriating woman behind him.


Kagome sat in silence as her mind mulled over the things he said and of the person who he painfully reminded her of. Something was pulling her towards him and she couldn’t figure out what. Was she that twisted that she went looking for pain that desperately? She sighed as she looked at the muscular back of the angry hybrid.


“What were you hunting?” She asked quietly. “Why?” he spat “You think you can help me? What could you possibly do for me?” Kagome narrowed her eyes at the youkai who she was only a nanosecond from turning into ash. “I did not ask to offer my assistance. I have my own agenda, which has no time for you. I merely asked because I wish to know who as angered you so to earn their death.” She shot as she refocused on her healing to think of anything but the overly tempting prospecting of purifying the pint-sized demon before her.


The youkai stood there in silence for sometime. “I plan on correcting something that has been overlooked for far too long by a certain Inu.” He stated blandly as he turned his body to look at her.


Kagome watch curiously as the attractive demon walked and knelt beside her. *What is he going to do? * She wandered, as this sudden move seemed almost out of character from the youkai she had known him to be. He held her hand. Instantly she shivered as she felt his youki pool into her body. Slowly she closed her eyes. Never had she ever felt something so…alluring before. She realized what she felt. She felt his power, which was now running through her body like a drug.


Her eyes opened as she felt the feeling stop and him pull away from her. As she looked down she saw that her wounds were healed. Now she realized his actions. He needed contact with her to help speed up her healing process. “Arigato Youkai San.” She said as she hoisted herself up.


Looking down at the tattered, stain and now worn look of her clothes she frowned. *There goes another outfit down the drain…. Hey… hold on a second… * she thought as she racked her mind for some kind of spell that might be useful.


As one came to mind she focused on her power and watched as her hand glowed a dark bluish black, which encircled her clothes as she muttered an incantation. As the light faded her clothes were restored. She smiled as she repacked the things that had fallen from her pockets.


Looking over at the hybrid she voiced the question that had been on her mind since the day they met. “Will I ever know your name?” she asked as she felt his eyes pierce, as it would seem to her very core. “Hn” was all he said as he turned away. “Be careful miko.” He told her as he darted off. Kagome headed off as well. She was almost there. * I will…my Kage. * She thought with a smile as she raced back towards her friends. She couldn’t afford any more delays.


Sango sighed as she watched Miroku prepare what would best be described as an early dinner. She hated to admit it but his culinary skills surpassed hers more then she liked. She would have to try to at least be a little better. Now that she would be a married woman. She smiled at the thought as she looked down at the light goldish metal band on her finger with a crystallized heart shaped gem.


This ring would always mean the word to her. After all she found out it was picked and given by the two most important people in her life. Her smile faltered as she thought of the one who wasn’t there. *Kagome…where are you? * She thought as she fed more wood into the fire.


She cast a look at Shippo who was making pictures with those colored brushes. He was taking this the best out of every one. He didn’t even show a sign of sadness. It unnerved her, considering how attached he was to Kagome. She was truly puzzled by his behavior. Now would probably be the best time to extract her answers from the Kitsune child.


“Shippo?” she called gently as the little boy looked up at her with quizzical eyes. “Can you come here? I wish to speak with you.” Shippo looked longingly at his crayons as he sighed and headed towards Sango, but taking the time to smell the pleasant aroma of the stew Miroku was making. “Yeah Sango? What is it?” he asked as he reached the demon slayer.


Sango hesitated for a moment. His response threw her off completely. Quickly regaining her nerve, she smiled warmly as she crossed her arms near her sides. “I just wanted to see if you were ok…you know…about Kagome leaving.” She paused as she studied his reactions. “I know you were very close and she was probably a type of mother figure for you. Anything you feel shouldn’t be bottled up or ignored. I…I’m here for you if you need me…or if you wish to talk…or spar…whatever you need t---”


Sango’s eyes slightly widened as Shippo cut her off. Shippo gave her a kind smile as he placed a hand on her knee. “Thank you Sango for your concern, but you see…I think nothing about Kagome in a mother sort of way. While I love her very much…no one can replace my mother. Don’t worry about what you said though. Thank you very much for worrying and being concerned about me.” He said with a grin.


Sango watched in amazement at the young boy. “How?” she whispered. “How can you be so strong? Why doesn’t Kagome’s leaving bother you?” she questioned sadly. Shippo scratched his head unsure about how he was to phrase what he was going to say. “Sango…you know how I am youkai right?” he asked gently as the demon slayer nodded.


“Well…I’m going to live a very long time. Human years and demon years are quite different. While I look like I am only eight…in my mind I am…. but I guess you could say in human years I’m 78. So when Kagome leaves…my future self would have already found her.” He said softly as a sad smile graced his lips. “While I shall miss her greatly, I know that I’ll see her again.”


Sango was at a loss for words. While she was very happy for the kit, she couldn’t deny the envy she felt towards him in that moment. “Shippo…are you sure you’ll live that long?” she asked slowly. Somewhat afraid of the outcome she would receive. Shippo nodded slightly. “Yeah, I know I am because Inuyasha is at the very least 550.” He concluded as he gazed at the stunned Taijiya.


“But Sango know that if there’s anything you need me to tell or give her know that it will be done. After all you know she’s going to ask about you guys.” He said with a slight smile as he gave her a tiny hug and went back to his former activity, drawing health hazardous pictures of Inuyasha.


Sango was about to call out to him once again when she felt a strong reiki. Instantly on guard she felt a strong wind come their way. Hiraikotsu at hand, she crouched low as she felt a familiar presence next to her. Friend or foe whichever it may be, she was ready.


“Sango, what is it?” Miroku asked as he instantly joined her side. “I don’t know.” She replied as she peered thought the area she felt the reiki. As the wind died they heard a soft scraping of the bushes, as they all tensed as the rustling came closer. As the sound became louder, out of the foliage came Kagome.


“Kagome!” they shouted as they all ran to envelop her in a hug. Kagome laughed as they knocked her down. “Guys!” she yelled between giggles. “I need air!” Reluctantly they eased up and let her go as they each made a spot on the soft lush earth beneath them, near the dark haired beauty from the future who stole their hearts.


They sat there talking and laughing as if it were just like old times. No hurt, no pain, no leaving. The only thing that was missing was the sarcastic comments of a silver haired, yellow-eyed Inu-Hanyou, whom nobody at the time was concerned with.


Miroku looked at Sango and tilted his head. Sango nodded and pulled Kagome into a quick hug. “Kag I will miss you, but I know you’ll never really be gone from us as long as we remember. Also…” she started as she pulled away to look into the girls eyes.


“Know that it’s perfectly ok with me, and being who it is don’t mind if he gets a little frisky. This is the only time where he might be allowed.” She said with a smile as a look of confusion set it’s way onto Kagome’s features.


Sango merely chuckled and ruffled Kagome’s hair as the girl watched her walk away in wonder. What had made Sango say all that? What did it mean? Could she mean something about Miroku? Kagome sighed as she gently rubbed the corner of her head, which was giving off a slight pain.


Kagome pondered this until a head snapped her back to attention and her gaze flew to a set of violet eyes. “Would you do me the honor of one last walk before you leave?” The houshi asked gently. Instantly Shippo latched himself to her wait. “NO! You’ll do something perverted. Don’t worry I’ll protect you Kagome!” he swore as he stood in front of her ready to defend.


Sango smiled as she lifted Shippo from Kagome. “Nothing will happen Shippo I assure you.” She told the boy as Miroku helped Kagome from the mossy ground. Giving an unsure look at the monk the Kitsune sighed in defeat. Either way he could see they would be off and so with much grumbling he abided. “Shall we?” he asked with a grin. Kagome smiled and nodded, following as her monk lead her by the hand into the forest.


Darkness was the only thing around him. *Where am I? * He wondered. Realizing he was awake, he opened his tired eyes as he squinted from the sun, which shone directly on him, kissing his body with its warm ray’s. He noticed that he was stiff and couldn’t for the life of him figure out why.


It was then that the past three days flooded into his mind. He jerked up as he looked around and a name tore from his mouth that was etched into his very soul. “Kagome!” He screamed into the day, as the last sound left his body. He remembered.


He remembered everything. He wasn’t angry. He knew why she did what she did and he respected her for that, even if it ticked him off only a little. Almost immediately he filled with a sense of urgency. He had to find her. He knew that Kikyo was going to be on a hunt for them, and he could not let Kikyo harm her. “Where are you, my Kagome?” he asked softly.


Tilting his head, he sniffed the different scents in the air until he found one that made his heart sing. *We will be together, you’ll see. * Was the last thought in his mind, as he rushed off to find his beloved miko, looking into the sky he smiled. “I’m coming, Kagome.” He whispered, as he then, became nothing more then a speck of red.


Everything was ready. This was not something he normally did, but he really wanted that bitch to die…no he wanted her to wish to for death as he made her insane with the torture that he would inflict on her body.


In the few precious moments he was able to break into her mind, he saw an old well that was on the edge of the forest. He knew where it was. So when he figured she would come here sometime throughout the day, he ran there as fast as he could, perching himself high into an old tree. He quickly did a mental check and was happy to find everything was where he needed. He smiled. How lucky she was that when it came to matters like these, he was extremely patient.


Miroku paused a moment as he picked a flower and placed it in Kagome’s silky black hair. Kagome smiled as she delicately fingered the given bud. “Things will be most difficult when you leave, Kagome…I wish that you would stay, but I know that is not possible, considering the circumstances…but…I want you to know I am going to miss you terribly…”


Kagome gently rested her hands on the houshi’s shoulder. He was always so kind and caring. He always knew what to say to bring a smile on her face. “Miroku…you mean so much to me…all of you do. You’ll be the one if the ones I miss the most.” She said with a gentle smile in her eyes.


Miroku held a faint smile as he traced the outline of her cheek as he watcher her enchanting eyes sparkle with a hint of confusion. “Kagome…you mean more to me then anything I know…and I’m not quiet sure how to say it, so I wont. All I ask…is that you allow me to convey those feelings, and show you…what you mean to me and how I feel…will you give me that Lady Kagome?” he asked gently as he lazily grazed the pad of his thumb across her cheek.


Kagome stood there deep in thought. She had an idea of what he meant when suddenly her mind flew to Sango’s words. “It’s ok”. *This must be what she meant. * She thought as she hoped she was right.


Looking into Miroku’s startling amethyst eyes, she gave him a timid smile as she nodded Miroku gave a small grin as he gently ran his fingers over the lids of her eyes, closing them as he descended upon her lips pouring every ounce of love he had for the girl into the kiss.


Kagome gasped as he felt his tongue lick and nip her bottom lip; apparently that’s what he wanted she concluded as she felt him invade her mouth. She tried to resist it, but she couldn’t. She was falling captive under the spell he had woven so effectively. She felt him slip out and kiss her gently, and Kagome knew. She was completely under the spell of the kiss.


Slowly the kiss became more intense as Miroku had her firmly pressed against a large stone effectively holding her in place, as his body lined flush with hers. His only goal was to rid the mere thought of Inuyasha from her mind and with this kiss make him nothing more then a distant memory.


Soon Miroku found he was in too deep. He could not control the instincts of his body as he pressed himself against her center. Kagome gave a small moan as she felt him so intimately close. If Kagome thought her kiss with Inuyasha was something…this couldn’t compare. Kagome felt the love he had for her in every movement of his body, from the way he held her to the gentleness and passion of his kiss. The feelings that he felt poured over her in waves, making her feel loved, safe and needed.


Miroku knowing that if he didn’t stop soon, it was going to lead to something he did not want to do, as he already noticed his hand was slowly inching under her shirt. Yes he loved Kagome but not in the same way he loved Sango. That was something he wanted with the Taijiya only, regardless of his lecherous past.


Slowly he eased the kiss to a more gentle nature, and then gradually parted from Kagome. Miroku smirked as he watched her. Oh yeah, he was good. His smile widened as he thought of Sango on their wedding Night…or sooner if he as lucky. The poor demon slayer wouldn’t know what hit her.


Kagome lifted her heavy lidded eyes as she looked into Miroku’s Shining violet depths. Miroku ran his hand lovingly down the side of her face. “That…is how much you mean to me…. and all of us Kagome…” He spoke deeply as he kissed the back of her hand, keeping it in his as he gave her a charming smile. Turning towards the path of the others he turned to her, “Are you ready to leave?”


As Kagome’s mind left its haze, she smiled as she walked towards Miroku and placed a soft kiss on his cheek. “Arigato Miroku…for making me feel loved.” She whispered as pulled his hand towards the trees. “Let’s go. I think there waiting.” She said with a smile. As a comfortable silence encircled them both, they went to rejoin their companions.


Sango and Shippo smiled as they watched their two friends return. The demon slayer laughed as Kagome blushed when she met her eyes. “I told you Kagome, it’s ok!” she cried as she waived the girl over. It was that moment that Kagome that Kagome noticed the delicate ring that adorned her sister’s nimble finger.


“Sango…” was all she said as she looked into her friends’ eyes and instantly all was told. Kagome let out a joyous squeal and pounced Sango in a hug. Shippo and Miroku shared twin looks of confusion as they equally decided that women truly were mysterious creatures.


Kagome smiled as both girls cried tears of happiness. “I’m so happy for you!” she said. “If anyone deserves this it’s you Sango.” She said with a smile as she stood and held a hand for Miroku, while pulling Sango up with the other.


Unable to resist the houshi took the hand, bound by the curiosity of it as he joined the two girls. Kagome pulled them both into a hug as she once again told them congratulations. Smiling they gently pulled away as Sango went to retrieve a black wrapped package while Miroku smiled and ruffled her hair.


“Kagome?” Sango said making sure her got the miko’s attention. “We…want to give you something…. to remember us.” She said softly. With shaky hands she gently placed the package in Kagome’s arms.


Kagome looked at the pretty black package tied with silver string. “Guys…you’ve given me so much already….” She stated, as they all smiled.


“Kagome, a weapon and a bracelet are far from what you deserve, for all the things you’ve done for us.” Sango said, as the other’s agreed. “Yea.” stated Miroku “I was gonna make you a staff…. but I figured it would be too much” Miroku said as he took Kagome’s hand into his and squeezed it lightly, smiling, as he slowly let it go.


Kagome could only look as she realized what it was she held in her hand. Slowly she fingered the precious pale blue beads in her hands, as she looked into beautiful lavender eyes. “Miroku…” she whispered. “…Are you sure?” she asked quietly. This was a big gift, which meant so much to every one of them.


Miroku smiled as he gave her a gentle hug while leaning down by her ear. “The one who freed me and saved my life should be the one to remember what it is they have done…truly…thank you Kagome…for everything you’ve done.” He told her as he slowly backed away as he draped an arm lovingly around Sango.


As they all gave her one last hug, she packed the last of her stuff and walked off slinging Hiraikotsu over her shoulder. Turning one last time she looked over the figures that were her friends, gave them one last wave, and turned away to continue down the path to the well.


Half way gone, a ball of orange fur flew from nowhere at her chest. Purely on reflex she caught the furry projectile and rubbed it’s head. “Kagome…I’ll be strong. I’ll get bigger and I’ll grow big and strong just for you and you’ll never be alone again because…because I …I…I care about you!” he promised as he hugged his body close to hers.


Kagome smiled mentally as she finally put all the pieces together. *He has a crush…on me * She realized as she gently set him down. Looking into his turquoise eyes, she smiled. “I am honored Shippo and would love that…so don’t worry…one day we’ll see.” She told him as she ruffled his hair.


Kagome walked away, as Shippo realized something important he wanted to know “Time!” he yelled as Kagome paused and slowly turned around. “Huh?” Kagome asked. “What time is it in your era!” he shouted excitedly. The miko smiled as she thought about it “It’s 2004!” She called as she watched him bound off into the distance. *I really hope I see you again…one way or another.” She thought as she kept on her way, leaving her only real friends behind.


He could smell her. He raced as fast as he could go, wrapping himself in her intoxicating scent, as it only grew stronger. Quickly bounding through the trees to find her he was on a mission. He was desperate to reach her before Kikyo. *Kagome, I’ll find you. * He thought as he hurried his way through the forest.


Before he knew it he found himself in a clearing and stared at the shocked looks of two of his companions. It was then that he barely dodged a whirling object that belongs to one very pissed off Demon Slayer.


Inuyasha veered off to the side as he avoided a devastating blow to the head by a jingling staff. “Stop! You have no reason to fight me, I don’t want to hurt you but Damnit don’t make me!” he shouted as he avoided another deadly blow by the taijiya.


Sango and Miroku glared at the Inu-hanyou who was responsible for all this. “Inuyasha. What could you possibly say in the defense of what you have done to Kagome?” He asked harshly. “We know everything.”


Inuyasha’s face at that moment was as white as snow. “I only did it because I loved her.” He whispered sadly as he looked them fully in the eyes. Both of them gasped as they saw the pain, torture and hurt that were in his soul over what he had done.


Miroku placed a hand on Sango’s shoulder as he held her from moving. “Miroku…?” she questioned. The houshi sighed. “Sango as much as we would like to we cannot hurt him. You can see in his eyes that his soul is indeed a tortured one, with what he has done. No one can hurt him right now more then he can.” He told her sadly.


As much as Sango hated it she knew he was right. Inuyasha slightly relaxed as he saw they were not going to attack him. “H-how is she?” he asked awkwardly as he fidgeted with the hilt of his sword. “She is fine now Inuyasha. She’s made a wish on the jewel and right now she is on her way home.” Miroku informed.


Inuyasha nodded as he digested this. “When will she be back?” he asked quietly. Miroku sighed as he walked over to Inuyasha and placed a hand on his shoulder causing the hanyou to look into his eyes. “Inuyasha…the only way Kagome could come to our world was by the jewel as you already know…even though she’s now one with the jewel…she’s never coming back.”

Those four simple words hit the proud warrior harder then anything he knew. He had to find her. He had to tell her he was sorry and protect her. He had to see her one last time before it was too late. He needed to see her.


A decision made Inuyasha turned and looked at Miroku and Sango. “Thanks for letting me know. I have to go. I’ll be back…. one way or another.” He added darkly as be bounded off before either of them could say a word.


As they watched the blur of red disappear from sight Sango buried her face into Miroku’s arm. “Do you think he’ll hurt her?” she whispered as she clutched his arm tighter. Miroku rubbed her back as he leaned his head on top of hers. “Iie, He wouldn’t hurt her a second time unless he was ready to die.” He told her sweetly as he heard her soft chuckle. With that they went back to tend to the campfire.


Kagome walked through the forest of Inuyasha with much on her mind. She looked around, as everything seemed so peaceful. How she wished she could feel that way again. She sighed as she continued through the trees and onto the open clearing.


There she stared at the simple and plan little well. The one thing that would send her home, steeling her nerve she walked over to the rickety old well and gently ran her fingers over the harsh sides of the aged wood.


Turning she sat on the edge of the well as she felt the magic slightly hum. Nostalgia washed over her as she recalled the four years and she wondered if any place would ever feel like home. When she went to her time would she be all right? Would she ever be able to call it home? She didn’t know.


As she ran her hands over the wood one last time she stood to gather her things. As she hoisted herself over the rim she sat on the edge as she looked into the darkness of the well. It was then she looked up into hurt amber eyes.


Inuyasha stood there as his voice left him. He watches as Kagome sat on the edge of the well, wind playing with her hair making her look like a tenshi. “Kagome…” was the only thing he could manage as his voice tightened. He was ashamed of what he had done and knew he would try again. He was startled to find that he couldn’t move.


“K-kagome?” he questioned as he fully realized his immobility. Kagome smiled and turned from the well and walked over towards him. As she neared him tears began to flow freely down his face. *How can she smile after what I’ve done? * Was what he couldn’t figure out…why wasn’t she angry?


“Inuyasha…” She called as she crept even closer. He turned away. A gentle hand pulled his face towards hers and wiped the tears from his eyes. “Inuyasha it’s ok.” Kagome said gently as she stroked the side of his face. “I’ve forgiven you. Inuyasha you need to know it is not your fault that you did what you did. I don’t blame you.” She told him.


Sliding her arms around his neck Kagome fiddled with something as she kissed his ear and she pulled away. Inuyasha was surprised to find the rosary in her hands. “Your free, Inuyasha. No one will ever control you again. I want you to be happy. I want you to live.” Kagome said as she raised her hand over his chest. “Live…Inuyasha” she whispered once more as lavender light pulsed from her hands and seeped into his chest.


The hanyou gasped as he felt the warmness of Kagome’s powers course through his body. He didn’t understand what she was doing. Was she purifying him? Then he didn’t really care anymore. He began to accept the things he had done, even though he had regret it didn’t plague him as it had done just mere moments ago.


The light faded and Kagome smiled as she backed away. “When you’re free Inuyasha you also need to be free in your heart.” Inuyasha looked into her eyes and he cried once again. “I’m so sorry Kagome. I’m so sorry for what I need to do.” He whispered. Kagome’s smile faltered a bit. Her hanyou still did not understand, but he would one day in time.


Kagome wrapped her arms around him and hugged him as hard as she could, for this would be the last time she would touch him. “Inuyasha…” she whispered as she nuzzled in his chest. “I will always love you.” She whispered as she caught his lips in a gentle chaste kiss. As she broke away she gently traced the outline of his cheek with one delicate finger.


Keeping her eyes on him she began to back away. Slowly she turned to once again pick up her things and head for the side of the well as she placed something on the corner. Inuyasha struggled to get free but the magic that held him was too strong, he could only stand and watch, as he was powerless to stop it.


Kagome glanced up and smiled as she held Inuyasha’s eyes. Bringing up her hand, it softly touched her lips as she held it out and blew Inuyasha a kiss. “Goodbye, my friend, my love, …my precious hanyou…” was the last thing Inuyasha heard Kagome say as bright blue lights flared around the well and then she was gone.


Instantly he was able to move. He ran to the well and leaped inside as he had done millions of times before, only this time, he landed on dirt. There were no flashing blue lights, no magic, no well house, no odd time, and no Kagome.


Looking at the well it was then he noticed that something was there. Over in the corner was his rosary, the one thing that connected him to Kagome. He dropped to his knees as he stared at the well, as if by the magic of the rosary she would appear again. But as much and as hard as he tried he could not will her to be by his side, so there the hanyou sat, ridden with grief and pain, oblivious to the world and presence that was drawing forward.


Inuyasha jerked out of his stupor as he felt cold hands touch his face. Whirling around, he came face to face with his old lover. “K-Kikyo!” he stated as he backed away. A cold smile worked its way onto her lips as she stalked towards the hanyou. “Why Inuyasha…?” she spoke coldly “Why do you now turn away from me? Shouldn’t you be spending time with your human wench?”


Inuyasha looked down as he felt her creep closer. “She is now beyond your reach and mine.” He stated as he looked up at her with dead eyes. “I no longer have to protect her from you. If it is my soul you want than take it…” he stated as he looked over to the side as he spotted a group of flowers that were just like the ones he gave Kagome once before. “…Because without her there’s no reason for me to be here anymore.”


Kikyo snarled as her cold hand landed against his face, knocking him to the ground. She smiled as she saw the burn marks forming from where she hit him. “You pathetic fool. You should realize that you belong to me! Your heart belongs to me!” she growled as looked down on his slumped form. “Although I will admit you were a clever piece to use…after all you were easily manipulated to cause you to attack your own love.” She smirked as she noticed the look of shock on his face.


“Y-You mean…you…” he trailed, not wanting to finish that sentence, because it would be confirming something he now feared deep in his heart. She laughed as she glared into his dull eyes. “Yes Inuyasha…I tricked you into wanting to kill Kagome.” She gloated as she began to circle the tree. “It’s yo-” she paused as she noticed something.


Something other then Inuyasha was here. Backing up she left the crumpled hanyou where he was as she notched a ya, ready to fire a hamaya if it called. “Who’s there? Show yourself, for the dead has no patience with the living.” She stated, as she waited for whomever the eavesdropper was to show itself.


He had seen enough. He could not understand the girl. She should have killed the hanyou, for what he had done, but instead she loved and forgave him. Now here came the cause of it all. A deadly smiled came across his lips as watched her. She was going to die and he would take much pleasure in causing her pain.


He watched the pathetic scene between the dead miko and the Inu-hanyou. He now knew the truth, so why doesn’t he go and avenge his honor? He sneered at the half youkai. He figured it was the human in him that caused him to act as such, but no matter he thought with a smirk. That just means more fun for him.


He slowly unmasked his youki, and saw how the miko’s instincts where still very much in tact. He smirked as he heard her threat. He would lead her and then …she would be his. With that thought in mind he leaped between her and the hanyou, hand resting deceptively at ease on his Katana.


Kikyo narrowed her eyes at the youkai before her. “Leave, this business does not concern you, you disgusting demon.” He smiled as his fire red eyes burned into hers. “I think it does. You see I hate things being where they don’t belong, not to mention I need to protect one that is reluctantly in my care…so see it is my business.” He stated as he looked at her coldly.


Kikyo nearly shifted as she kept her icy gaze on the youkai. “Fine. Have it your way.” She stated as she fired her ya. The youkai darted out of the way and unsheathed his katana, running behind her he brought it down in a sharp arch as she pulled up a barrier at the last moment.


He growled as he jumped back casting a momentary glance at the hanyou near the side. Staring at the miko he smirked. This was gonna be fun. Without warning he darted in again and slashed his sword near her side making her hiss with pain. He smiled. He found out to his satisfaction that while she may be dead…she could still bleed.


Kikyo whirled around as a dark violent pink glow swirled around her. “You managed to hit me youkai. You’re the first one. You will also be the last!” she yelled as she directed a miko wave in his direction. “You will not live!” she shouted as she threw the ki at him. Blast after blast followed him as he darted every flare.


He skillfully maneuvered through the spiritual ki blasts as he unsheathed his katana and made a deep gash on her other side. Spinning around he saw her slightly crouch and hiss in pain. He smiled as he looked, eyes never leaving hers as he brought the flat of his blade to his lips as he slowly licked the blood that dripped of the edge.

Once again he attacked pushing her farther and farther back until she ended up between two trees. She called on her soul stealers as she felt the hands of death creep closer, but they were blocked! A dark barrier glowed every time the serpents came closer. He only chuckled as he looked on the situation.


The clay bitch had been cocky and now she was paying for it. Kikyo closed her eyes and concentrated her power on a large dragon. Soon a greenish white dragon sprung up and ruthlessly attacked the small hybrid in a blinding flash of green. Smiling, as it seemed she had won she rested herself against the trunk of the tree for she no longer felt his life ki. Her rest was cut short as she screamed an agonizing cry, as she was crushed between two trees.


Slowly the smoke from the blast wafted away and a figure gradually made it’s way through. She glared at him the best she could through the tears as her body was held up from between the trees. She attempted to gather her miko ki and purify the youkai to the seventh layer of hell but he disappeared. She turned and twisted as much as she could but he was gone and suddenly for the first time in a long while…she was afraid.

She tried to call for her soul stealers but they could not reach their mistress. Suddenly she flinched as she felt something stick across the back of her neck and found that she could no longer use her miko ki. It was bound. For the first time since she had been dead Kikyo had done something she hadn’t done since she was living…she cried.

He stalked behind her slowly…becoming addicted to the scent of fear and tears she was omitting. Narrowing his eyes he lengthened his claws as he now stood right behind her and leaned into her ear as he shoved his claws and twisted them into the middle of her back


“Now who’s been a naughty little miko…?” he whispered coldly in her ear, shoving his claws further as he heard her try to stifle a whimper. “Who’s the fucking dead bitch that tried to kill my charge?” he growled as the other hand began to slowly make long deep gashes on the front of her stomach as she screamed.


He smirked as he crouched down and looked up at her while licking the blood of his claws. “When I get out of this I am going to kill you.” She growled as she glared into his eyes. He smiled as he brought his hand leisurely up her leg and rested it on her thigh. “Tell me…how can you kill me…when your dead!” he roared as he dug his claws deep into her leg while ripping them back as he listened to her wailing cry.

Hiei decided that his wasn’t as much fun as he thought it would be and frowned, but smiled a second later. He would make one last scream come from her mouth and he would make this one count. He tore down the front of her haori(sp) and smiled even wider as a red glow outlined her cheeks. He reached his hand around and dug his claws into her side nearly ripping it off as he pulled the front of her body more out of the trees.


He walked away from her looking into the sky as if he were pondering something. Before she knew it she screamed in pain, tears ran from her eyes in streams, and she cried out from the stinging she felt in her chest. She looked down to see the damage done and saw that he had removed her breast in one clean stroke of his sword.


She saw the sadistic look in his eyes as he smiled. “You bastard!” she sobbed as she looked at what were now bloody lumps on the ground. “How could you do that to a woman?” she asked as she now looked sadly at what use to be hers. She gasped as he turned around and saw his eyes had a slightly red tinge to it.


“You are the one who tried to kill a innocent girl and her lover because you were to petty to go where you came from…so now your going to die a second time.” He stated as he leaned closer to her ear as he whispered harshly, “My way.” It was then all ten of his claws dug their way deep into the top of her back and drug themselves slowly down.


While she was screaming he decided he didn’t want to hear her talk, he only wanted her to scream so he reached into her mouth very quickly and sliced off a portion of her tongue. Now she could still scream…but she could no longer talk.


Kikyo’s voice was almost raw from the screams she had been doing for what seemed like an eternity. Hanging down her head she looked on dazed as the blood ran from her mouth and down her chest…or what was left of it.


She watched with hazed eyes as he bent down and seemed to be searching for something. Eyelids thick she closed them as she felt herself being carried away by the blessed darkness when a shocking pain struck her across the face. Looking up and around she looked down to see a rugged rock on the ground. She could feel the blood running down the side of her face from where he struck her.


He picked up a thick stick with a wide middle and a rather jagged and sharp edge. “Hn…. I think it’s time I bid my goodbye to you. You’re no longer enjoyable for me to cause pain for…” with that he turned on his heel and walked away.


While flicking the piece of wood behind him the youkai smiled a smile that would belong to an angel as he heard the most agonizing howl of them yet he looked back to see that the wood had been lodged deeply in her stomach and snickered as he snapped his fingered and flames erupted all around where she was, as her screams carried over the inferno.


He walked until he came face to face with the hanyou who he had forgotten about after some time. He merely glanced at the half ling, shook his head and sneered. “Hn…pathetic.”


Inuyasha looked out of his dazed and it was then that everything hit him. He looked at the youkai and then he ran to where Kikyo was. And saw the last of the flames die down and nothing but ashes and smoke rise from the so-called prier. He ran back but the youkai was gone. He looked from the tree to the well and back.


*It was all for nothing…I could have…we could have…* were the scattered thought in his mind as he slammed his fist into the ground and screamed the most horrible heart wrenching cry the world had ever head. For Inuyasha had realized a harsh truth. He didn’t have to kill Kagome at all…because now Kikyo was dead. It the midst of his cry he failed to notice a floating blue orb drift its way into the well.


Kagome sighed as she leaped over the edge of the well. She looked at it one last time and smiled as she opened the doors and looked outside. The night shone bright as the moon beamed in the sky. She walked toward the door of the shrine and paused. It had been so long since she had seen them…how would they react? Would they miss her? She didn’t know what to do.


Steeling her nerve she reached above the frame, grabbed the key, and turned it through the door. She opened it and stepped inside as she softly closed the door. She looked around and noticed that the arrangement of furniture had changed and also there were a few boxes near the side of the door.


Gathering her bag and Hiraikotsu, she walked upstairs and headed towards her room. As she opened the door she saw that everything was as she had left it. She placed her clothes and things at the end of her bed and flopped on the soft, lush mattress. The one thing she had missed most in all her time spent in the feudal era…that and the hot running water systems.


Pulling herself off the bed she stood and stretched as she walked through the house slightly on guard. Something was off. The house had never been this quiet…even when Ojisan was here. It was that moment that she saw something blue hurl it’s self at her chest and knock her flat on her back.


Kagome was in a state of euphoric pleasure as she fully welcomed the last piece of her soul. Her body sung as it now for the first time in years felt complete. Laughing a little she stood up and headed down the stairs for possibly something to eat. It was that moment that the three missing family members waltzed into the house and stopped in their tracks while dropping everything in their hands.


Kagome’s mother was the first to recover as she walked over and tentatively touched the outline of her face. Souta had crashed himself into her stomach regardless of how much bigger he was and Ji-chan hobbled over and gave his granddaughter a hug as they all cried for her. “I’m home,” she whispered. “…I’m finally home.”


A few miles away from the heartwarming scene three teammates awoke to a start as something nagged their brains. A high-powered ki had just entered into the area and disappeared in a flash. All three groaned as they returned to bed knowing that if one little ruler found out they’d be called into to work the next day or even sooner.

DONE, DONE, DONE!!!!!!!!! *Twirls in a circle and smiles* I am happy to say that this chapter is done lol a lot of work blood and sweat went into this so I really hope that you all take the time to review. After this I will be updating more regularly and that I can promise. Thank you all of you who have put up with me and thank you all for your reviews…. they are what keep this thing alive…lol well later guys and hope every ones haves a happy holiday…TOODLES!!!