After the Published End: the Inuyasha Gang
"So where do you think Naraku ended up, Kagome" asked Sango
"I don't know. I can't sense his aura, and Inuyasha can't even catch a whiff of his scent. He's really frustrated, so I hope Koga doesn't come around and pester him or Koga might actually get hurt."
"That scrawny wolf will get hurt if even tries to show up and start playing around," growled Inuyasha.
Kagome gasped and tensed. Inuyasha perked up.
"It couldn't be," thought Kagome.
Inuyasha looked past Kagome.
"Kikyo," he gasped. Everyone turned as the dead priestess approached.
"Naraku is dead," she said flatly, "the arrow I gave Kagome followed him and finally killed him. Here are the remaining jewel shards." She handed Kagome a nearly complete iridescent pink orb. Together, she and Kagome prayed over it and the few shards that Kagome still possessed. When they were done, the jewel was complete. Kikyo nodded to Kagome. Then Kagome started speaking.
"I, Kagome, Guardian Priestess of the sacred Shikone Jewel, release the former priestess, Kikyo, from her imprisonment among the living. Go sister, sleep in peace in this time, and love Inuyasha through me your reincarnation.
"The piece of their joint soul which Kikyo still possessed passed into Kagome in the form of a glowing white orb. Then kikyo's body turned to dust and rode the winds to her grave. Inuyasha
embraced Kagome from behind. Full of both joy and grief, Kagome turned around and returned his embrace. In that instant, they both grew up and acknowledged their love for each other.
"Inuyasha?"
"Yes, Kagome?"
"Do you still want to be a full fledged demon?"
"Yeah."
"Okay."
She pulled away from him gently, and started speaking again.
"I, Kagome, Guardian Priestess of the sacred Shikone Jewel, out of the love and purity of my heart, cleanse my love, Inuyasha of his human blood, but not his human heart and soul. By the power of the sacred jewel, I purify your blood, Inuyasha!"
As she spoke, Inuyasha's body was changing. His claws and fangs grew longer. His eyes turned red, and what looked like bluish-green lightning bolts appeared on his cheeks. Then, his appearance returned to normal.
"Did it work?" asked Inuyasha.
"The aura I sense is no longer that of a half-demon," said Miroku
Kagome gasped.
"Wow, Kagome," said Miroku, I guess your heart really was pure."
A bright white light shone from the sacred jewel. Then it vanished.
"Looks like my blood wasn't the only thing that was purified." said Inuyasha.
"Well, at least we don't have to worry about the Shikone Jewel any more," said Sango.
"I wonder, though," muttered Kagome.
She fitted an arrow to her string and aimed.
"Hit the tree," she whispered.
As she released the arrow, it suddenly burned pink. It not only hit the tree, but smote it in half!
"Whew!" she said, "I'm glad I retained my sacred powers. I'm helpless without them."
"I'll say," joked Inuyasha.
"SIT BOY!" yelled Kagome.
WHAM! Inuyasha fell forward, drawn by the prayer beads around his neck.
"Owwwww! Kagomeee! Can't you take a joke?"
"Yeah. But that was funnier." she giggled.
Inuyasha sighed.
"Alright, Touché."