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Summary: It's the final battle against Naraku. The gang step boldly forward. What's gonna happen as the fight continue? OMG Kagome has the Shikon no tama!

To Outdo Time...

-- Chapter 1 --

Inuyasha stood to the front as the crew faced off in the final battle against Naraku. Miroku who stood a metre behind Inuyasha, stood in front of Sango and Kagome, doing his best to protect the two girls. Shippo was clutched to Kagome's chest, silently fearful of what was going to happen next.

Shippo hugged onto Kagome's arms as she slightly shivered from the wind. It was all he could do with his little body. However, a small smile showed as he looked up quickly into the face of his motherlike figure. Kagome had always been there for him. And so had Inuyasha, despite the poundings the hanyou had passed him. Shippo was grateful for Inuyasha in their little gang. He always managed to come through to protect them from harm. If only the two would realise their feelings for each other, he would be able to have the family he always yearned after his parents' death. Sango and Miroku would become his favourite aunt and uncle, if they too learned their feelings for each other. Shippo knew that Miroku, however playful his words may seem, was head over heels in love, and meant every word that came out of his mouth about Sango. However, it wasn't the time for such thoughts as the members stood boldly out in the open, face to face with the monster they have chased since the beginning of their journey.

Sango stood at the ready with her large boomerang in her hands, if Naraku dared to make the first move. But on the other hand, she knew she wouldn't be going moving anytime before one of the demons spoke. With her experience, these guys always had a word to each other before heading into battle. It was a bit overwhelming at times, when she stood at the rear, a small distance away, ready to kill the bastard who destroyed her family and village. However, she knew that jumping into a hard battle straight away was like jumping to her death. She was always taught not to be so thoughtless. If she was to prove helpful, she knew that demon power would be best against Naraku, and decided she, and Miroku, were either best as backup or to go up against Naraku's sisters – Kagura and Kanna – to keep them out of Inuyasha's way.

Miroku stood in front of the girls in a protective manner as the group stopped to face their long awaited enemy. It had often occurred to the group of five that Naraku never bothered to do his own dirty work, yet had caused so much pain. The curse which had been placed on the male side of his family had not gone unnoticed. With as much advantages as possible of having a black hole in the palm of his right hand, it threatened his survival as one day the hole would consume him wholly lest the curser was defeated. For his beloved Sango, he would go to great lengths to avenge the deaths of her family, but one thing held him back. Kohaku. Naraku had manipulated the boy to his whim, and not only were those he cared deeply for affected; Naraku had used the boy many times in trying to kill his friends. Things simply could not be easily forgiven, and Naraku had to be stopped at all costs, even if it meant his own death. If anything more powerful, the group consisted of members who all had their own intentions to defeat the demon.

There Kagome stood, skirt fluttering as the wind continuously swept the earth around her. She stood at the ready along with all her friends. She was not afraid to admit to being weakest at times, but she had vowed to stay by their sides, whether she played a role in the battle or not. She just simply could not stand aside while an evil threatened the very existence of her friends, especially after all the deceit Naraku has played on them - Sango's family, Miroku's palm, and Inuyasha's betrayal. These things could never be completely forgotten, as they had affected the way their lives had turned out. Kagome was used to growing close to her friends, so she just couldn't depart from them, above all Inuyasha. Kagome clutched her bow tighter in her free hands as she sensed two distinct Shikon shards heading towards the large open, grassy area, in which they stood facing Naraku, at high speed. 'Kouga.'

"Inuyasha. Kouga's coming," Kagome whispered to the half-demon standing before her.

"I know. Stupid wolf. He brought Ayame with him as well," Inuyasha growled lowly back.

It had seemed like the end would never come in collecting the shards, but Inuyasha could never regret the time he spent with his friends on their mini adventures in search of the jewel Kagome had incidentally cracked when the two first met. Nevertheless, he could never find the words to show how grateful he was for Kagome to come into his life and stay so long. He had been surprised she never showed fear nor regret in staying with him, especially a low-level hanyou such as himself. He was never worthy of her presence, so he basically did his best to protect her. However, he never knew why Kagome kept coming back to him after all the heartbreak he caused her, each and every time he ran to find Kikyo. Kagome was innocent. She was pure. She was an angel in disguise. She was everything he needed for his life to turn around. However, after all the hurt he had shown her, how could she ever take him back? He really was an idiot and took her for granted. Kagome deserved better. He vowed he would show her the respect and kindness she ought to have, as well as his friends (IF Miroku would stop acting perverted). If only he knew what she was going to do after they retrieved the Shikon no tama. Speaking of the jewel, he didn't know what he'd do with it. All he knew was that Kikyo had to be put at rest – whether he followed or not.

The wind whistled through the trees. The grass wavered. Suddenly, the appearance of two individuals could be seen walking in the distance. The wind blew in their scents.

"Kikyo…"

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