Oh and FYI This is another mystery crossover, hopefully it will be even more surprising than the others .
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters or places used in this story
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Chapter 1: Destiny
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"It all over!" Inuyasha yelled as he brought his trademark sword, the tetsusaiga, down on Naraku's head. At the same time Sesshoumaru's tenseiga cut a healing arch through the air, sending the restorative powers into tetsusaiga's blow. Normally the tenseiga would heal, but when combined with the tetsusaiga, it served to disable Naraku's regenerative properties.
Naraku's cry tore through the air as his body disintegrated without hope of ever repairing. In his place stood the dark souls of many demons and the one of his defiled human spirit. Onigumo.
"Kagome! You're up!" Sango yelled as they flew overhead the scene on Kilala's back, to keep from being caught in the blow.
"Right!" Kagome said as she pushed off Kilala's back, already ready for whatever might happen. She closed her eyes. "May the gods forgive you." She said, landing in the middle of the cluster of souls.
The moment the solid body fell to the ground, each and every one of the souls began to seep into her body, eager to control this 'weak' human. Kagome screamed with the effort of holding her own power back, because if any of the souls detected it, all would be lost.
Inuyasha, on the other hand, had to be held back by both Miroku and Sesshoumaru to keep from going to her aid.
"Fool! She has to complete this part of his destruction by herself. Should you go to help her, your body would be taken as well." Sesshoumaru growled out.
Inuyasha only calmed slightly, watching intently as the last of the souls eased into Kagome's body. Kagome nodded once, signaling the next stage.
Shippou ran forward. Now in his preteens and much stronger after training under Kyosuke, the Kitsune Lord of the east. "Fox fire!" He yelled, encasing Kagome in a barrier so that none of the souls could escape once the purification began.
Miroku drove his staff into the ground and began to pray, adding a spiritual barrier around Shippou's fire as a precaution and so as to keep Kagome's powers from destroying any of their demon friends. Every precaution had to be made in order to destroy Naraku forever.
Inside the barriers Kagome watched for the signal. When she saw Miroku sit she began her part of the battle; the purification.
She dropped her control of the barrier around her power and her eyes began to glow white. "Naraku, you've met the end of your despicable ways! It's time for you to rest!" She yelled as all of her miko power flowed freely inside of the barriers. She could hear the screams of the demonic souls, and she could see as the shadowy masses were torn asunder by her power. She held onto consciousness long enough to witness the destruction of the last demonic soul before she let her miko powers recede back inside her body. Now there stood only one, soul, pure as can be. This was Onigumo.
It seemed that as soon as Kagome's purifying powers loosened it's hold, the soul became tainted once more. Kagome sighed. "I had hoped that you would be purified and we could just let you go...I've never killed a human..." She said, closing her eyes.
She took a deep breath and opened her eyes, revealing their fiery depths. They burned with determination. "But there's a first time for everything." She mumbled as she took a step forward, reaching out for the soul. It tried to escape, but in the small confined space it had no where to go, and soon ended up clasped in Kagome's hands.
Kagome watched in awe as the soul, something she shouldn't be able to touch, squirmed in her hands as if pleading for mercy. Tears welled up in her eyes as she pulled the soul into an embrace.
"I'm so sorry." She whispered to it, and like magic, it stilled, knowing that all was over.
In a flash a blinding blue light ripped through both barriers destroying the soul and everything around it. Smoke and dust floated high in the air from the explosion. No one could see inside the cloud.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled, running straight into the cloud without fear for himself.
His red figure was soon seen carrying her small form out and all of her concerned (This Sesshoumaru is not concerned for a human!) allies to rush to her side.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled, shaking her lithe form slightly. "Damnit Kagome wake up!"
Two exhausted saphhire eyes opened and a smile formed on her face. "It's...It's all over." She said, holding up the completed Shikkon Jewel.
"Okaa-san! Don't leave me!" Cried Shippou, his fluffy tail rigid from anxiousness.
"Inuyasha, Shippou. Kagome is no doubt asleep from exertion. She just needs rest." said Kikyou, the now alive, priestess.
Everyone watched in awe as Kikyou, who used to be filled with jealousy and rage at the mention of Kagome's name, headed back towards the village.
Inuyasha followed her slowly, with a horrible feeling in his chest. 'I hope you're right Kikyou...' He thought as the heavens opened and let the rain fall upon them all...
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Two weeks later
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"You will stop your annoying pacing this instant, Inuyasha." Sesshoumaru growled out.
"And if I don't!" Inuyasha bit back, eager to start a fight with his elder brother.
"Then I will simply make you."
"I'd like to see you try."
"Listen mutt face, if you start a fight and hurt Kagome then I --"
"Inuyasha..."
Everyone in the hut froze, turning their attention towards the two sapphire eyes in the center of the hut.
"Sit..."
Inuyasha crashed into the floorboards with a thud, muttering curse words as Kagome began to sit up. She stretched and yawned, working the kinks out of her stiff joints. She paused as the mat swung open and Shippou stepped in, carrying a bucket of water.
The moment he saw his Okaa-san sitting up, all other things ceased, the bucket dropped, and sloshed water all over Kouga. He didn't hear the wolf's yell, all he saw was Kagome open her arms and the smile on her face.
Everyone watched as Shippou launched himself at Kagome, crying out all his fears for her as she petted his head with a smile.
Sango smiled. "It's good to see you awake Kagome-chan."
"It's about time, human. If you had slept any longer I would have had resorted to beating the half-breed for entertainment." Sesshoumaru said, and if one looked close enough they could see the relief hidden behind his icy mask.
Kagome grinned at him. "Sorry, I didn't know that it would take so much outta me." She said smiling.
"Well, now that Naraku is outta the way you won't have to worry about that ever again Kagome. As my mate you won't have to worry about much of anything." Kouga said with a grin of masculine pride on his face.
Kagome's grin faltered "Aheheh, yeah about that, Kouga-"
"There's no need to be nervous anymore Kagome. " He said, holding her hands.
"Get your paws off her you stinking wolf!" Inuyasha yelled, getting up from his sitting position.
"As much as I would love to stay, We still have yet to finish the last step of this plan." Sesshoumaru said coolly, glaring daggers at Inuyasha and Kouga.
The room grew quiet as Kagome looked down at the crying Shippou, trying her best not to cry herself.
"Umm...am I missing something here?" Asked Ginta, who, along with Hakkaku, had helped to destroy Naraku's minions.
Kaede, who had been silent, nodded. "Aye. Ye are missing quite the large picture."
Kagome nodded, wiping her eyes. "When Inuyasha makes his wish, the jewel will go back inside my body." Kagome said.
"'Go back inside'? You mean the jewel came from you, sis?" Asked Hakkaku.
Kagome nodded.
"So what's the big deal? Are you worried that demons will start coming after you even more?" Kouga asked, and was no doubt going to add something about him protecting her when she shook her head.
"Spit it out, woman." Sesshoumaru said, ignoring Inuyasha's glare.
"When the jewel goes back into my body, I'll..." Kagome's voice caught in her throat as a tear fell from her eye. She hugged Shippou closer to her body.
"It will be easier for you all, if you know that. Kagome is not from these times." Miroku said.
Kagome nodded. "I'm from 500 years in the future. I know it's hard to believe, but...It's the truth. " Kagome sniffed and wiped her eyes with the back of her sleeve. She paused for a moment to calm her breathing before continuing. "And when the jewel goes back into my body, I'll be sent back home..." Kagome said, looking at the two halves of the jewel.
The entire room was quiet. Miroku had wrapped his arms around Sango, comforting her as she cried into his robes silently. Shippou's body was shaking with his heavy sobs. Inuyasha was glaring at the floor.
Kouga was the first to speak. "But...even if you do go...won't you be able to come back?" Kouga asked, his voice desperate. He watched as her eyes lowered again and even more tears began to fall from them.
Kouga sat back, understanding now. Even Sesshoumaru was quiet with the news.
Kagome's tears slowed somewhat and her wet eyes looked up at Sesshoumaru. "So you'll understand if I'm not in a rush to make any wishes." She said
Sesshoumaru nodded and stood. "I will retrieve Rin and Jaken. They will want to see you before you go." He said.
Kagome smiled. "Thank you."
He nodded and left the hut without another word.
It wasn't long before their cheer had returned, even though it still hung heavy in everyone's hearts. They were determined to make the most of their time together.
But it seemed like the jewel had it's own plans.
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Kagome watched as three little children played together in the fields. Further off to the side Shippou and Rin sat, cuddling each other in a gentle embrace. She smirked, if Sesshoumaru saw them now Rin wouldn't be able to come outside for months and Shippou would have a few wounds to nurse
She turned her attention back to the children playing in the field and her smirk faded a little. Little Mai was Inuyasha and Kikyou's daughter. She had short black hair from Kikyou and the golden eyes from Inuyasha, not to mention his wildness. She was currently riding on Jin's back while Jun giggle merrily. Jin, was a boy and Jun was a girl, both of whom had jet black hair and one brown eye and one violet eye. They were the twins of Sango and Miroku. Both of the little children were gentle, and Kagome wondered what they would be like when they grew up. Would either of them have Sango's fierce temper, or Miroku's lecherous habits?
Kagome sighed. Today was her 21st birthday and what did she have to show for it? Just a bunch of crazy friends and a strangly active sacred jewel.
Kagome pulled the pulsing jewel out of her pocket and held it in her hand, watching as it's pulse quickened. She became aware of a presence to her side.
"You can't wait forever, you know."
Kagome's head whipped to the side to see a beautiful woman dressed in ancient armor. Her blue eyes held a slight tinge of despair, like something was paining her constantly.
"Mi-Midoriko?" Kagome asked, remembering the face of the woman in the cave near Sango's village.
Midoriko nodded. "It is I."
Kagome turned and bowed so deep that her head touched the ground. Her insides were in turmoil. What had she meant when she said ' You can't wait forever?'
Midoriko smiled softly and leaned down, placing her hands on Kagome's shoulders. "Rise child. Truly it is I who should be bestowing you with honor, for you have kept me pure for so long."
Kagome looked up and stood at Midoriko's wishes. "You mean...the jewel right?"
Midoriko nodded. Her face slowly lost it's smile. "Though, I come to you for a different reason. It is time for you to make your wish, I have allowed you to stay in these peaceful times so that saying goodbye would notbe so hard, but you have no more time left here. You have other things to do." She said quietly.
Kagome was fighting to keep from crying in front of her. "But why? What else could I have to do? Naraku is dead, the jewel is complete and I keep it out of harm's way. What else can I do?" Kagome asked, her voice desperate.
Midoriko watched her silently. "Naraku is dead here, in the past. But this is not the only dimension where he has existed. He also exists in your time frame, reincarnated anew." She said.
Kagome froze. "Naraku has been in Tokyo this entire time? But how come I haven't found out? What else could he possibly do to the world? WHY CAN'T HE STAY DEAD?"
Midoriko shook her head. "Not Tokyo. It was never said that Naraku exists in Tokyo, just that he exists in your time frame." She said.
Kagome looked up, a bit of relief spreading through her chest. Her family was safe. But still, she would have to leave them again. "If he isn't in Tokyo, then where is he?"
Midoriko's smile returned. "Do not worry. You will find out soon enough. The deadline for the wish is tonight. Choose wisely." With that said, she disappeared, leaving Kagome to cry alone.
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Later that Day
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Everyone stood at the shrine for the shikkon jewel, in a circle. Ginta, Hakkaku, and the newlyweds Ayame and Kouga were quiet, along with their son Kiba. Sesshoumaru, Rin, and Jaken where also there, Rin was bravely trying to keep in her tears. Miroku, Sango, Inuyasha, Shippou, Kikyou, Kaede, Jin, Jun and Mai finished the circle. Kagome stood in the center.
"It's time Inuyasha, the wish is yours to make, but you have to make it now, before midnight." Kagome said quietly.
Inuyasha stepped forward, but Shippou ran past him, hugging Kagome. Even though he was as tall as she was, he still hugged her tight, lifting her from the ground slightly. Kagome smiled at him, kissing him on the forehead. She let go of him and picked up her yellow sack. "I'll never forget you...I'll never forget any of you." Kagome said,.
Shippou nodded. "I won't forget you either, 'kaa-san." He murmured, backing away into the circle. "Sorry Inuyasha., you can go ahead now."
Inuyasha didn't say anything, he looked at the jewel silently. A dry chuckle came forth. "Keh, after all this time. After all we've done to get this jewel, I can't even think of a wish." He said. He looked up at Kagome's tear stained face. "Here, you deserve it the most Kagome. After what you told us, you've still got a hard road ahead of you..."
Kagome hesitated a step, but took the jewel from his hands. "I know what to wish for." She said stepping back to her position. She clasped the jewel in her hands and closed her eyes.
Dear Gods, I ask only that you provide all of my friends and family, with long,happy
livesand that this wish carry on through all generations of their children.
Everyone watched as the jewel began to glow faintly. It floated into the air above Kagome and burst open, swirling around all of the people in the circle. Kagome watched through teary eyes as a familiar presence entered her body and a soft voice whispered it's thanks in her ear.
She felt a sense of weightlessness, akin to the feeling of traveling through the well. She saw that things were getting darker, that the faces of her friends were fading. The sound of crying was fading out to the sound of a fire crackling. She closed her eyes, unable to witness their sorrow any longer.
"Goodbye everyone..."
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There, how about that for a first chapter . It took me two days because I wanted it to be really long, but I hope it's as good a quality as my other works.