Kagome and Inuyasha had finally collected all of the jewel shards and were last back in the village where they were greeted by a warm welcome. Kayko, a little village girl greeted Kagome with a bouquet of flowers.
Kagome was in a very good mood, but was interrupted by Kaede talking. "Give forth the Shikon jewel" Kaede says to Kagome. Gladly, Kagome handed Kaede the jewel.
Kaede says to the villagers, "Now all is safe because the jewel is finally returned and Naraku is dead." Kaede then left to her hut to go purify the jewel.
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Meanwhile, Inuyasha and Kagome went for a walk. Kagome came to a high hill and spread out a blanket. Inuyasha and Kagome both sat down to watch a firework display that was set up to celebrate the return of the jewel and the death of Naraku.
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Right then, Kayko, went into Kaede's hut and saw Kaede was about to fall asleep. "Kayko," asked Kaede gently, "please wake me in five hours." Kayko nodded enthusiastically.
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About an hour later Kagome said, "I'm a little tired. I think I'll go home for a little bit." Inuyasha helped her stand up. Kagome gasped when he pulled her and gave her a chaste kiss on her lips. He pulled away and looked in the opposite direction.
After a couple moments of being shocked, Kagome muttered, "I think I'll just stay in the village." Inuyasha said, "I'll be back in around an hour." He then ran off. Kagome picked up the blanket and went back to Kaede's hut. When she got there she noticed everyone was asleep and she decided she couldn't sleep.
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It had been 5 hours since Kaede went to sleep and Kayko decided that she should go wake her. But to her horror, she discovered that Kaede was slashed to death. Kayko screamed and then broke down crying.
Kagome was awoken by the scream and she saw a drowsy Inuyasha rubbing his eyes, as was she. Kagome and Inuyasha the rushed over to Kaede's hut and saw what happened.
She was in utter shock but it would appear she never knew what happen. In the heat of the moment no one seemed to find Kayko, but then 2 minutes later she appeared. With an urgent voice, she quickly says, "Kagome the Shikon jewel is missing" "WHAT!?!" Kagome yelled as everyone shot worried glances at each other. Before Inuyasha knows it, He's gone to get Shippo, Sango, and Miroku and tells them what happened. Everyone then suits up and rides away on Kirara.
TO BE CONTINUED……