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Summery: The last battle was won and Naraku defeated. Those who were dead are returned once again and a new evil is making itself known in the world that is far worse than Naraku. Only one problem, only Kagome and one other can defeat it and what does Sesshomaru have to do with all of this?

Chapter 1

-The Blade of Heaven-

The snow was falling around her softly as she slowly walked down the path that she was following. She stopped when she felt the first snowflake of winter touch her cheek with its cold kiss. She looked up and watched as the snow fell around her and she closed her eyes, relishing the bite of the cold wind that was sweeping past her.

Winter had come at last, marking her fourth year in the feudal Japan era. So much had happened since that fateful day when she was pulled into the well by Mistress Centipede. Naraku had been destroyed and the jewel whole once more. Yes, she was happy that Naraku was dead and the jewel was no longer in existence, but she wished that things could have turned out differently.

*Flash Back*

"Kagome now," came the cry of the hanyou Inuyasha. Kagome, who had been waiting for the right opportunity to release her sacred arrow, drew back the string until it was tight and then released it. The arrow shot forward and soon was encased with Inuyasha's Wind Scar as the two attacks moved quickly towards Naraku. The evil Hanyou didn't even know what had hit him as he was purified to oblivion.

Kagome rushed forward and picked up the tainted half of the jewel that had been Naraku's. As soon as it touched her hand it turned to a light pink. Kagome put the two halves together and watched as the fussed together to make a whole and complete jewel. She placed the jewel in her hand as she moved them into a prayer position. "My wish is that all the evil this jewel has created will be undone and the lives who were affected by Naraku be fixed." Her voice was quiet and soft as she made her wish.

Inuyasha stepped forward as he watched his friend start to glow a pure white color. He knew that he would get his beloved Kikyo back and but was still worried about his friend. He did not love her the way she wanted him to. No, he loved her as a brother loves his sister. He began to panic when Kagome disappeared.

*In the jewel*

She had made her wish and she hoped that it would be the right wish. What Kagome didn't expect was to be brought onto the plane of existence that she now stood on. She looked around her as she took in the sight. The area was a large meadow that was filled with flowers. 'Rin would like this place.' She thought as she looked. It was then that her eyes caught a figure making its way towards her. She bowed her head in respect when she realized it was Midoriko.

"Please, my daughter. You don't need to bow to me." The great miko smiled down at Kagome. "You have done well, Kagome." She told her, "Your wish was pure and it shall be granted, but the jewel cannot be wished out of existence my child."

Kagome took a step back when she heard this. "What do you mean?" She whispered. "If the jewel stays in the world it will only create problems and evil will always be seeking it."

Midoriko nodded in understanding, "This I know Kagome. The jewel will still be in the world, but not at the same time." She extended her hand to reveal the jewel that was now glowing white. "The jewel needs a miko with a pure heart to guard it for time and all eternity. Too many times has it fallen into the wrong hands and too many times has it been used to do evil." She smiled down at Kagome, "You, my daughter, are the perfect host for it. Your heart alone is pure enough to keep the jewel pure forever." The jewel suddenly disappeared from her hand as Kagome was surrounded with a white light. "The jewel chooses you as its eternal protector dear one and as its protector you are not immortal."

Kagome's eyes went wide when she heard this. "What do you mean I am immortal? What happened to the jewel?" She questioned her.

Midoriko smiled as she started to fade. "It has chosen you as its guardian, Kagome. The jewel now resides in the one place that it will be kept safe for all eternity, your heart. You are now the Shikon No Tama child," she paused slightly before saying one last thing. "You were never Kikyo's reincarnation my dear. The only thing that you two have in common is that you are similar on the outside."

Kagome grew confused, "What do you mean?" She asked her.

A soft smile was placed on the Miko's lips, "You are my reincarnation Kagome." She said before she disappeared.

*Return from the jewel*

Inuyasha was panicking when she saw her disappear completely. His eyes grew wide when he saw her reappear in the same spot and he rushed forward to catch her before she collapsed on the ground. He brushed back the hair from her face and stifled a gasp. On her forehead was Midoriko's symbol. Only the greatest of the great Miko's held this symbol on their forehead. He could also feel a new power radiating off of her.

Inuyasha stood up with her in his arms as he turned when he heard Sango's gasp. Walking out of the forest was Kohaku; her younger brother whom she believed was dead. He watched as his friend rushed forward to hug her brother. He turned around quickly when he heard her voice calling his name.

Walking towards them was Kikyo, but she was different. She no longer held the scent of death on her and her skin was no longer the deathly white color. She smiled as tears ran down her face as she walked towards her beloved. She saw the girl that was responsible for her return lying in Inuyasha's arms and she grew worried. She quickened her pace to reach them quicker and when she did she looked down at the younger girl whom she hoped would one day become as a sister to her. What she didn't expect to see was the mark on her forehead. She quickly looked up at Inuyasha with the question in her eyes and he just shrugged. She nodded and looked down at Kagome again, "Come, let's get her back to safety where she can heal and recover from the battle."

The group knew that Kikyo would return and come for Inuyasha but they didn't think she would be this kind to Kagome who was supposedly her reincarnation. Sango stepped forward, "I don't get it. How is it that you are alive now and Kagome is not dead? Is she not your reincarnation?" They were all confused like no other.

Kikyo just shook her head, "I will explain later. First we must get Kagome to safety." The group nodded in agreement with her and headed out.

*End of flashback*

Kagome smiled to herself as she began to walk again. The group had been in shock for a few days after both Kikyo and Kagome explained that Kagome was not Kikyo's reincarnation, but Midoriko's. The two Miko's had grown close over a few months time. Kikyo had started training her to help her control her new and stronger powers when Kagome told her what had happened. They were now like sisters and many believed that they were because they looked so much alike.

Kagome had stayed long enough to heal and train to the point that she could control her powers that the Shikon had granted her. She no longer had a place in their small group. A few weeks after the final battle with Naraku two kitsune's came looking for Shippo. They had explained that they were his uncles and had come to take him home to train him. What they said next shocked Kagome to no end. They had told them that Shippo was next in line to lead the kitsune clan. Kagome let him go with them with a promise that he would return every so often to visit.

After that the group started falling apart. Sango, Miroku, Kohaku and Kirara decided to return to Sango's and Kohaku's village to start rebuilding it. By that point in time Inuyasha and Kikyo had already been mated. The only thing that kept Kagome with them was the fact that Kikyo was helping her gain control over her powers.

Two months after that Kagome finally took her leave. Inuyasha begged her to stay but he knew in the end she would leave. Kagome remembered the talk that she had with Kikyo right before she left.

*Flash back*

Kikyo walked towards her close friend as they came together to say their goodbyes. "Why must you go Kagome?" Kikyo asked her as they hugged each other tightly.

Kagome smiled as tears started to form in her crystal blue eyes and spill down her cheeks, "Kikyo you know the reason why." She told her softly as they hugged. "I want what you have with Inuyasha. I want to know what it feels like to be loved and cherished the way he loves and cherishes you. I cannot find that staying here."

Kikyo knew she was right but she still hated to see her leave. "Where will you go?" She asked her.

Kagome thought for a moment before answering, "There is a shrine about a ten days travel from here up in the northern mountains. There I will go to train." In truth, that was the only place she could go. She couldn't go home to her time since the well had closed up after her wish on the jewel.

After saying her last goodbyes, she left and headed towards the north to seek out the training that she needed.

Kagome stood there as she thought. That had been a year ago today and she had come a long way since then. She was still working on mastering her miko powers but in the years time she had mastered the bow and arrow, sword, and staff fighting. Two days ago she felt something tugging on her soul and left the shrine to seek out what was calling her. The priest's and priestesses there did not want her to go but there was nothing they could do to stop the miko from leaving. She had promised she would return to finish her training as soon as she found what was calling to her.

She had been traveling nonstop for the past two days, stopping long enough to eat. She felt an urgency to get to the place that was calling to her. She didn't expect the first snow to fall while she was traveling but it mattered not as she knew she was close to her destination.

She traveled until it started to grow dark. Her eyes scanned the area around her, searching for someplace to stay the night. She hated sleeping out in the open in the forest but if she had to, she would. It was then that she felt a huge tug on her soul, beckoning her forward and she followed that pull. She walked a ways before she halted at the mouth of a large cave. She was about to enter it when she heard Midoriko's voice, "Be careful child. The object that you seek is inside but tread carefully. Danger awaits you after you retrieve it."

Heading her warning, Kagome walked carefully into the cave. She lifted her hand and a pale blue light encased her hand, lighting the area. She walked forward as she felt the tug grow stronger, beckoning her forward. As she neared the back of the cave she saw a sword lying on a large slab of stone. It was unsheathed as it lay on the stone, the sheath next to it. The sword was beautifully crafted and she could tell that the metal that she made was not of this world. The blade itself was pure white in color and the hilt was gold and polished until you could see yourself in it. The sheath was the same color as the hilt and on it was a miko that looked exactly like Kagome, only this miko had wings and Kagome did not.

With a trembling hand Kagome extended her hand and grasped the hilt with in a firm grip and raised it from the stone. As she held it in her hand it pulsed twice and a new female voice was heard in her mind. 'I have waited a long time for you Kagome.' As the voice spoke the sword seemed to hum in her hand.

Kagome's brows came together as the voice spoke to her. 'Who are you?' She questioned the voice.

She heard a soft laugh before the voice answered, 'I am Tenranpu, and it is me that you are holding in your hand.' Came her reply.

Kagome almost dropped the sword when she realized that it was talking to her. 'How is this possible?' She asked the sword.

'I was crafted differently than the swords of this world. Made was I from heavenly medal and my purpose is to bring light to those who dwell in the darkness. Crafted was I for you and you for I. Together we shall save this world.'

Kagome closed her eyes and let the power of the sword fill her being. What it said was true. They matched together as one. 'Why me?' she asked the sword.

'You are the only one who can wield me Kagome. Only you can tap into my powers to save those who need to be saved.' The reply sounded deep into her soul as she held the sword. 'Your calling is to protect the weak and heal those who need it but this can only be done when the one who holds a part of your soul as you hold part of his finds you. Together you shall work miracles.'

Kagome looked down at the sword as the humming died down and the sword became quiet. "My calling…" she trailed off softly as she looked at the sword. She knew that she was meant to do great things but this kind of thing? She looked away from the sword and to the sheath and knew what she had to do. She reached forward and picked up the sheath from where it lay and slid the sword into it. She then tucked it into the sash of the fighting kimono that she wore.

Kagome was snapped out of her thoughts when she felt three demonic auras's coming towards the cave. She turned and walked out only to meet three large tiger youkia that held want and lust in their eyes.

Translations:

Tenranpu: Heavens light

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