IGS is back with a Yu Yu Hakusho/Inuyasha crossover.

Pairing: HieiKag

Warning: DO NOT FLAME.

Soulless Tragedy

Chapter One

Death is a Bitch

Part I

An uneasy feeling tickled the hairs on the back of Kagome's neck. She stopped, spreading her senses through the forest she was traveling through. Sharp blue eyes zeroed in on a fading demonic aura that posed no threat, but was dying slowly.

Making a quick decision, she moved quickly from her spot and sped through the trees, a mere blur amongst the greenery. She was nineteen-years old, but the Inu-Tachi had split up to gather allies and recruits to help them in the final battle against the enigmatic Naraku.

She herself made many miko friends in villages she passed. Training by Sango and Sesshomaru gave her speed and strength. Kikyo and Kaede helped her with controlling her powerful miko senses, which were almost to the peak point that they could rival Midoriko's powers!

Stopping a space right before a small clearing, which the dying aura was situated, Kagome closed her eyes and used her special senses to gather information from the surrounding trees. She watched calmly as a young fire demon with two clashing elements inside his body defended himself against a group of rogue youkai. Being more grownup, the sight of blood and destruction no longer bothered Kagome. She had been through so much already.

Kagome cautiously stepped into the clearing. She clicked in displeasure as the body of the fire demon lay slumped against the bottom of a blood-stained tree trunk. His eyes were closed, his left hand resting on a gash on his stomach, but Kagome knew he was alert, his senses watching her warily.

She came closely, letting a bit of her power be displayed to show that the fire demon was in no condition to fight against her. He stiffened at the small burst of pure energy and his blood-red eyes snapped open. He snarled at her, his free hand coming up to swipe her across the face.

Kagome caught his hand easily. "Easy there, I'm not here to hurt you," she said softly. "You're dying right now, so I wanted to heal you and bring you with me."

"Don't touch me!" he growled, trying to get away from her. "Stupid girl! Stay away!"

Kagome's eyes narrowed a bit. "Look, if I don't heal you, you'll die," she said firmly, using her control of her miko powers to induce drowsiness.

His struggles became weaker and weaker as sleep overcame his senses. Soon he had fallen unconscious. Kagome moved over to his side and inspected his wounds, hissing angrily at the extent of the injuries.

"Idiot," she said softly. A pink light glowed in her hands and melted into his body, speeding up his healing process. The boy twitched uncomfortably at the unfamiliar intrusion, but stayed asleep.

At last she was done, so she picked him up and placed him on her back, turning around to begin the slow journey back to the nearest village.

Part II

Hiei's POV

My eyes opened, drinking the sight of an unfamiliar roof. I stiffened, for I did not recognize where I was. What did that stupid human woman do to me? I shivered lightly as I recalled the harsh feeling of having her miko energy clash against my demonic youki. Yet she did not even try to purify me.

I growled, sitting up quickly. I was surprised when I felt no pain coming from the wound on my stomach. Narrowing my eyes, I lifted the cover from my body and was surprised to find that there was no wound. Did that woman heal me while I was unconscious?

The straw flap opened and the woman came in. Her striking blue eyes lit up when she saw I was awake. I sneered inwardly at her. Pathetic human, I scoffed. What could she possibly want with me? I am the Forbidden Child, destined to be alone . . . forever.

"Ah, you're awake," she said to me, smiling.

I glared at her as she set a basket of herbs down in the corner and turned her attention to me. Stupid human, I thought angrily. Did she not hear what I said last night?

As if sensing his words, she said, "I did hear you, but unfortunately, I'm inclined to help people who are badly injured. It's just in my nature."

I scowled at her, but protested no further. What was the use of fighting against a well-prepared miko while I wasn't at my full strength?

"Hn," I said, turning away and reluctantly letting her scan my body for any other injuries that she might've missed.

The day passed rather quickly, and by sunset, I was back to full-power. I hopped into a tree and settled against the trunk, looking over the village that we had stayed in the whole day. I looked at the longest at the hut which I knew the miko slept in.

There was something about her that irritated me to no end, yet my nerves were always soothed whenever she was around. I closed my eyes, refusing to dwell on that thought any further. Stupid girl . . . was my last thought of the night before I drifted off to sleep.

Part III

Hiei's POV

Six months had passed since I met the miko and I was surprised to say that I had actually grown fond of my quirky partner. We hunted and recruited people and demons together that were willing to fight against the vile half-demon Naraku. Though I have yet to meet the rest of her group.

"Hiei," she said softly, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Tomorrow's the day we're supposed to meet back together at Kaede's village. Just letting you know ahead of time."

"Hn," was my usual reply, though I'm quite certain she knew that it meant "fine".

The next day we took a different route. On the way we met a rat-demon clan, whose leader tried to eat Kagome for supper. Big mistake. I watched in poorly hidden amusement as the miko smiled happily at the giant rat, then hit him with one her spiritual sphere attacks while he was confused.

When we arrived in Kaede's village, I saw a group of mismatched people standing together at the entrance, seeming to be waiting for someone. A quick calculation and I assumed that this was Kagome's group.

"Kagome!" The woman in a demon slayer outfit called out to my partner, running forward.

My partner laughed and embraced the woman heartily. "Nice to see you too, Sango," she said. "Hiei, can you take our stuff back to Kaede's hut?"

The Buddhist man, the fox cub, the two-tailed neko, and the half-demon all came up to welcome Kagome. The Buddhist man was the first to notice me as I took up both Kagome and my belongings and began to walk towards the village.

"Kagome, I see you have brought someone with you," he said.

"What? Where?" the dog-eared half-demon asked, looking around wildly.

"Right here," I said, annoyed about my abnormally short height again.

He eyed me suspiciously. "Kagome, I don't like this guy. He's creepy," he said to my partner.

Kagome scowled at the half-demon and calmly uttered a strange word that had me laughing inwardly for its effects, "Sit."

SPLAT!

The fox cub looked extremely amused. "It's been a good year since he's had a proper sit," he commented. "I think he's actually happy to –"

The half-demon jumped up once the subduing spell had worn off and death-glared the fox cub. Kagome sighed and lightly chided the fox, "Now, now, Shippo, you know better than to provoke Inuyasha."

"Yeah, nearly ripped my tail out last time," he grumbled, crossing his arms and pouting.

"Serves you right, brat," Inuyasha snorted.

We all headed back to the village while they caught up on times they had missed in each other's adventures. I stayed quiet, knowing that I did not belong in this conversation.

"– and then BAM! I sliced that ugly thing up with my Tetsusaiga," Inuyasha said proudly.

Kagome giggled. "Well, Hiei and I ran into a bubble demon once. I was all set to purify him, but whoosh! Hiei slices and dices that demon in three seconds!" she said. I couldn't help but feel a pang of pride in my chest.

That exterminator, I believe her name was Sango, looked at me with an awed expression before turning back to Kagome. "Wow, he sure is fast," she said.

"Of course. Hiei wouldn't be Hiei without his godly speed," Kagome said.

I felt an indescribable emotion well up in my chest, but I did not know what it was.

Part IV

Kagome dodged another blast of dark energy and threw one back at Naraku. Hiei leaped up and sliced Kagura's feather into sixteen pieces before she could blink. She screamed as she plummeted towards the ground, only to pull another feather out of her hair and land on that.

"Kaze no Kizu!" Inuyasha shouted.

That attacked decimated the wave of oncoming youkai about to attack Sango and Miroku. Kagome created a Spirit Sphere and leaped forward, smashing it into Naraku's chest. The corrupt half-demon screamed in agony as purification waves rang through his body.

No . . . I cannot . . . die, he thought. With his breathing labored and his time in existence very short, he used the last of his energy to create a tentacle drill.

He watched in satisfaction as the tentacles pierced straight through her heart, before the darkness claimed him.

Time seemed to go in slow motion, even more so for the fire apparition. Eight voices (Hiei, Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Rin, Koga, Ayame) all screamed one name simultaneously, although one cry was louder and more heart-broken than the rest:

"KAGOME!"

"KAGOME!"

Part V

A shadow moved in a blur amongst the trees. The person quietly knelt in front of a grave alone on a grassy knoll, caressing the smooth, cold tombstone and what was written upon it. A new set of flowers was placed, and then the person disappeared.

To Our Beloved Friend Kagome Higurashi

Here lies she who defeated a grave evil

Disturb her and be cursed for a thousand

Generations and beyond. For she is the

Pure, and from now onward she will be

Touched no longer. Let her rest in peace.

-the Inu-Tachi and Allies-

Touch this grave and die.

-Hiei-

Eh, I felt like writing this. Review if you like it, click the back button if you don't like the pairing HieiKag.

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