"NO!" Sesshomaru yelled. A month ago he'd joined Inuyasha's pack so he could better hunt down Naraku. Two dog noses where better than one right? Inuyasha smiled and chucked the basket into his brother's arms.

"It's your turn Sesshy," he teased. Sesshomaru had been ducking and dodging laundry duty for a week now. Everyone else had gone except him and he had no intention of doing so now. Kagome laughed at the two and grabbed her skirt from the basket. Inuyasha wrinkled his nose in distaste at the Shinto priestess outfit she'd crawled into. It seemed to swallow her whole. She sank to her knees and rubbed the mini green kimono on the wash board.

"It's really easy Sesshomaru," she promised, "just don't wash thick fabrics with lighter, thinner ones ok?" Kagura walked from the trees and smiled at Sesshomaru. He glared back and Inuyasha and Kagome dismissed them self. Kagura and Sesshomaru had been doing that for two weeks. If he would just ask her out already everybody'd be happy. Inuyasha grabbed her hand and blushed as she did. He almost let go but she tightened her grip. Shippo appeared and scared Inuyasha three fourths to death. Sango and Miroku turned to run but Inu saw them anyway. He jumped up the hill in one bound then clonked Miroku once for him and once for Sango. Shippo however took his own hit.

"Can't someone get some privacy around here?" Inuyasha screamed. Sango gasped and Inuyasha launched himself into the bushes. She pointed to a head of silver hair. Inu stared in complete shock as his brother's barrier's fell. Not completely but they still fell. He tilted his head and she leaned forward. Their lips meshed in a…afraid kiss. Kagura melted in his arms and he held her to his chest.

"What about privacy," Sango snickered. Inuyasha covered her mouth.

"Bump privacy I've waited way to long for this," he hissed. She laughed and shrugged. Sesshomaru lifted his right hand and flicked them off. Every fell on the ground laughing.

"And you've kissed Lady Kagome how many times?" Sesshomaru teased. Inuyasha flushed and grabbed Kagome's arms. She was still giggling but was quiet when Inuyasha put his lips on hers. Sesshomaru laughed a golden sound truly. He'd intimidated his brother into doing what everyone had been urging him too. Life was good.

An ominous feeling over came the damp surroundings. Rain soaked the ground and Inuyasha groaned. The jeans Kagome forced him into where going to give him a rash indefinitely in this weather. Naraku's filthy laugh filled the clearing. He had lightning shooting into anything. Every member of the group had one word to express what they felt.

"DAMN!" Naraku laughed. Before he could begin his speech Inuyasha spoke.

"Let me save you the trouble Naraku! This is a battle so if you're goanna stand on your soap box and preach do it AFTER I kill you!" Naraku raised an eyebrow and the dropped from his barrier. Sesshomaru listened closely and counted nine heart beats.

"SO you've noticed," Naraku sneered. Kagome backed up, her bow trembling and Inuyasha understood perfectly.

"He swallowed the jewel! I repeat he swallowed the jewel!" Inuyasha yelled slightly unnerved. Sesshomaru watched as Kagura was drawn toward Naraku. He growled, low in his chest.

"Let her go Naraku!" Sesshomaru ordered.

"Why Sesshomaru…" Naraku cooed, "I could've sworn you didn't care for anyone." Sesshomaru growled then Rin appeared. She was in Naraku's filthy arms. Unconscious, but not dead.

"Surrender Sessho," he demanded. Sesshomaru watched the only things he loved walk away from him. He wavered before dropping to his knees in defeat.

"I can't lose them both," he sighed. Naraku tightened his arms on Rin.

"Call off your dog," he ordered. Sesshomaru sighed then looked at Inuyasha. From his lips were words that no one ever hoped to hear.

"Inuyasha…please," Inuyasha stopped sword raised, mid air.

"Sesshy…Rin and Kagura are two people and he's killed hundreds," Inuyasha said. His demonic energy was beginning to swirl around Tessuiga. Sesshomaru's eyes widened. It looked like the sun was bursting.

Kagome drew back and released her bow. Three miko's worth of spiritual power blasted forth and shattered the dark hanyou. He cried out in blood chilling agony just as he disappeared. Miroku clenched his hand and was trembling. Inuyasha grabbed Kagome and Shippo before bouncing back. Sesshomaru grabbed Rin and ran. Kirara dragged Sango away just as Miroku's right hand split open. He screamed and Sango cried out. Fighting against Inuyasha, Sesshomaru, and Kirara was impossible but she tried anyway.

"Miroku! Hold on! I promise I'll die with you please! Just wait," Sango sobbed. Inuyasha knocked his hand over her head and she passed out. Miroku gave Inuyasha a grateful look that was filled with emotions. 'Take care of her' he pleaded. Inuyasha nodded once then lowered his head. He was strong but he couldn't watch his best friend die…when he looked back up there was a dent in the clearings grass. A light wind rustled through their hair like a caress. Inuyasha, for once, didn't have to be the strong one. He held onto his Kagome and let Sesshomaru step up. He walked to their best friend's final resting place and picked up his staff. It would, of course, go to Sango, the beads, to Inuyasha. The feathers…left behind by his beloved Kagura to the wind. Kagome separated herself from her dear hanyou then went to Sesshomaru's side.

"You don't have to be strong all the time," It was the same thing she'd said to Inuyasha before moving away from him, "you have a brother to help you, and a daughter to support." Sesshomaru nodded.

"You're really wise Lady Kagome," he mumbled then stood, releasing the feather s to the gently blowing wind. After marking the grave sites of Monk Miroku and Wind Sorceress Kagura they all trudged back to Kaedae's hut. She rejoiced to see they'd returned to her with no injuries. She sobered at their pained expression. Inuyasha bowed to her and took the task of telling Kaedae.

"Where is Monk…?"

"His wind tunnel…it sucked him up…even after we killed Naraku! He still died…explain that!" Inuyasha said then began growling in the end. She sighed then shifted nervously.

"Monk Miroku asked me not to tell you, I'm sure that he would think ill…."

"Listen old bag. He's dead because YOU with held information. You WILL tell me now, or you WILL take that secret to your quickly approaching grave." Inuyasha growled. Kaedae sighed.

"His tunnel was nicked and I was sworn to not speak of it to ye," she whispered. Inuyasha shoved his palm to his forehead.

"I smelt his blood but I ignored it!" then he said quieter, "I ignored it." Kagome took his hand and he smiled wearily before taking out a scroll that would only open AFTER Naraku was defeated.

Dear Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Shippo, and Sesshomaru,

You can't honestly say you weren't expecting this. I was so I wrote this. Sango I'm sorry that I led you on, but I only recently learned that anything tied to Naraku died as he did. When I did find out I didn't have the heart to tell you. Inuyasha, I found a cove of other half, dog demons somewhere in present day Osaka. And Kagome, there's a way to be with Inuyasha forever it lies in present day Osaka as well. Shippo keep smiling, and Sesshomaru, just because Kagura's gone doesn't mean you can't fall back in love. Also Sesshomaru and Sango…you can pass through the well. As long as you're strong. If you're strong you can pass. If you let this hinder you you'll be stuck here. Shippo…well you're destined to make your own destiny away from your "pack". Inuyasha can't protect you forever so you have to stay in the feudal era and get stronger. When you do…you can join everyone else as well in the modern era.

Sango I love you more than life it's self. Which is ironic really since all this is for you. Go to the modern era and Inuyasha watch her please. Sesshomaru do me a favor and make her happy. It'll do you good. I swear. I think the term Inuyasha used to describe it was "mates" yeah. That's what ya'll are. You two are mates. Use it right. Kagome we all know that Inuyasha is an idiot. Give him time ok? He loves you he just won't admit it yet. Oh and one more thing! I left a few notes in Kagome's time. They'll come to you not vice versa, okay? I love you all. Inuyasha-Courage (aramitama) Kagome-Shakimitama (love) Sango-Nagimitama (friendship) and I was wisdom. We made up the Shikon jewel. Now…it doesn't exist.

LOVE,

Miroku

Inuyasha had begun smiling. That monk had out smarted him! Kagome laughed to herself as she reread the part about Inuyasha loving her. Sesshomaru and Sango stood there shocked.

"Who whoa whoa whoa! MATES!" They shrieked. Inuyasha laughed out right despite the memory of his friend's death. His brother was blushing and everyone else, with the exception of Sango and Sesshomaru, dropped to their knees in laughter.

OK I HAD TO END IT ON A HAPPY NOTE BUT THERE'S MORE TO COME! LIIIKE!

*PREVIEW*

"Kagome," Inuyasha groaned. He was the only one in the group that had to wear a hat. Sesshomaru watched in fascination as an eighteen wheeler roared past. He almost stepped off the sidewalk but Inuyasha grabbed his brother's t-shirt.

"Bad Idea Sessho," he warned. He took his word for it and almost collided with three school girls. They squealed at him and his nose twitched. The makeup Kagome had put on three youkai marks on his cheeks and moon crescent on his forehead tickling his nose.

"Oh god," Inuyasha muttered…

OK PREVIEW OVER =D LOL THAT'S IT. REVIEW! THREE REVIEWS AND I'LL UPDATE SOON. PROBABLY IN A FEW DAYS! UMM, ALSO IF I GO TO FAST LET ME KNOW I LOVE SUGGESTIONS!