A/N: I know there are many ideas along this line, but trust me, the story will be different from the others. And I'll try to keep the number of oc low. And the the meantime, I'll try to update the fanfic as much as possible.

Prologue

"NOOO...! " Kagome cried as she saw Sango being mercilessly flung behind her. Miroku looked upon in horror as he rushed towards Sango, not noticing that Naraku's last incarnation was behind him, ready to strike. Weakly, Sango tried to warn Miroku about the danger behind him, she choked back her tears she saw Miroku being pierced by the incarnation's tentacles.

Kagome knew this would happen. Defeating Naraku could not be that easy. Naraku. It was him, that caused so much devastation in Feudal Japan. Many innocent lives were lost and the numerous villages destroyed.

Miroku lied on top of Sango, protecting her from the next blow from Naraku's incarnation. He groaned in pain. "Miroku... " Sango managed to speak. "Save yourself.. help them. Kagome. Protect her..." Another blow caused Miroku to gasp. With his face crinched in pain, he opened his eyes and took a last look at Sango. "How about.. you? Sango, I'll ... I'll die with you." He closed his eyes, anticipating the final blow. With that, Naraku's incarnation wrapped its ugly green gooey tentacles and engulfed them.

"MIROKU! SANGO!" Kagome watched as the demon devoured them alive. She took her purifying arrows and attempted to shoot. Inuyasha clawed the last sacred jewel and turned to Kagome's direction.

"KAGOME! WATCH OUT!" Inuyasha screamed, as he saw what was about to happen.

Kagome turned around. She watched as Naraku, in desperation before he disinteragrate, raised his claws and struck down. I knew it. I knew this was going to happen. She shut her eyes, froze on the spot in fear, unable to move a muscle. Inuyasha, ran in front of Kagome, trying to block the blow. Naraku smirked. Yes, die with me, Inuyasha!

The claws pierced to Inuyasha. This time, the strike was fatal, unlike the past. Naraku struck him with fury, with anger, in revenge. Naraku disintergrated, leaving Inuyasha gasping for breathe.

"Inuyasha..!" Kagome kneeled beside Inuyasha wounded and weak body. Inuyasha stirred and tried to stand up. He knew it was time. I have to leave Kagome... "Inuyasha.. please. Stay strong. I'll treat you, don't worry. Just, stay strong. Please... " Kagome gripped tightly to the Inuyasha's sleeves. Inuyasha looked into Kagome's eyes. He knew he cannot hold on any longer.

"Kagome.. ", he held her hand, and passed her the last broken shard of the Shikon Jewel, "We've got it. Make good use of it, don't.. let it fall into bad hands..." He was fighting to stay alive. Kagome gripped on, "Inuyasha.. please, don't leave me... "

Inuyasha could not bear to look into her eyes, "Gomen.. Kagome.. " His voice was barely a whisper. "Don't forget me... ai.. aishiteru..."