Kagome climbed out of the Bone Eaters well with a heavy heart. Everyone in the Feudal Era had someone, everyone but Kagome. Miroku and Sango had gotten married. Kagome was more than happy to attend her best friend's wedding. A few days after the two had married, Sesshomaru had paid a visit, which shocked everyone. Sesshomaru had come for her adopted son, Shippo.
~Flashback~
"Oi what the hell are you doing here Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked as he set a hand on the hilt of Tetsuaiga.
"I am not here for the sword Inuyasha. I wish to speak to the Miko and the Kitsune," he said cooly. Kagome blinked.
"Me? What for?" she questioned.
"I wish to speak to you and the kit... Privately," he said before turning away and walking the way he came. Kagome sighed, gathered Shippo into her arms and took off after him. Well. After she 'sat' Inuyasha a couple times.
"What did you need Lord Sesshomaru?" he turned towards her.
"It is required for me to have an heir to the throne. In order to have an heir I must take a mate and I refuse to do so," he began.
"Ok? What does this have to do with Shippo and I?" The Kitsune looked at Sesshomaru with curious eyes.
"I was getting to that Miko," he glared,"I wish for the Kitsune to be my heir."
Kagome gasped,"You want Shippo to rule over the Western Land after you pass?"
"Yes, I do. I asked you to come so I could have your consent," he said.
"I'm not so sure... Shippo enrolled in the Kitsune academy... Also, why do you need my permission?" she asked. Shippo was unable to speak as he listened to the conversation. Him? The Lord of the Western Land?
"That academy will not be a problem. He will come with me when he is not there. I need your consent because you are his adopted mother," Sesshomaru explained.
"Well... What do you say Shippo? Are you up for the task? Being the heir to the Western throne?" Kagome asked her adopted son.
"I can do it!" he said and puffed out his chest. Kagome giggled and kissed his cheek.
"You have my permission, Lord Sesshomaru," Kagome said.
"Very well... I will send a guard to be with him when he is at the academy and when he is not, the guard will escort him to the Western Palace," Kagome nodded. Sesshomaru turned and left without another word.
Kagome shrugged and walked back to the village.
"What did the bastard want?" Inuyasha asked as soon as she and Shippo came into view.
"He asked for my permission if Shippo would be the heir to the Western Lands when Sesshomaru has passed," Kagome said. Inuyasha nearly fell out of the tree he was perched in.
"Your telling me, Sesshomaru wants the runt to be the heir to the Western Lands!?" he practically yelled. Kagome nodded, "Well, I'll be damned."
"Lady Kagome, Inuyasha, come we must discuss something important..."Miroku called from Kaedas hut. Kaede had been kind enough to let them have the hut after she passed away. It was a sad day, even Inuyasha mourned her death.
Inuyasha and Kagome made their way into the hut and sat down across from the married couple.
"What is it monk?" Inuyasha crossed his arms and waited impatiently.
"We must discuss the Shikon No Tama," Miroku said. Inuyasha suddenly got very serious as Kagome pulled the Shikon into view.
"Kagome... Have you come to a decision?" Sango asked.
"I was thinking of ridding it of the world forever... So beings like Naraku would never get their filthy hands on it again," she said staring at the pink object.
"A wise decision. It is a pure wish after all," Miroku commented. Kagome flashed him a small smile.
"Well, since we are coming to final decisions... I have something to tell everyone..."Inuyasha announced. Everyone's eyes went to Inuyasha's.
"What is it Inuyasha?" Miroku asked.
"Well, first off, that bastard Sesshomaru decided to take Shippo as his heir to the Western Lands. And... I've decided... To fulfill my promise with Kikyo and go to hell with her..." He finished in a whisper. Kagome felt her heart shatter. She had thought that she and Inuyasha would end up together. That he would look at her without seeing Kikyo and love her for her.
"Inuyasha!" Sango stood up and glared daggers at the Inu.
"Dammit Sango I know. I made a promise 50 years ago. It wasn't an easy decision ya know!" he snapped. Miroku grabbed Sangos wrist and made her sit back down.
"Are you going... To stay... For the wish...?" Kagome asked, avoiding his golden gaze.
"Ya..." he said.
"I see... Tomorrow afternoon everyone," Kagome said as she stood and made her way out of the hut.
"Kagome.."Sango watched as Kagome left obviously knowing her heart was most likely broken due to Inuyasha being the idiot he was.
~The next day~
Noon was approaching... And fast. Kouga had decided to visit and heard what Kagome was going to do so he decided to stay. Sesshomaru had also caught wind of the final wish and made an appearance as well. He stood beside Kagome. Over the year she had been here, Kagome had rescued his ward countless times and he now had a high respect for the Miko. She was probably one of the one humans, he could tolerate, along with the monk and the demon exterminator.
"Is everyone ready?" Kagome asked as she glanced around at her friends. Miroku and Sango holding hands, Shippo proudly standing beside the Western Lord that was beside her and Inuyasha with Kikyo.
"Go ahead, Lady Kagome," Miroku gave her a reassuring smile as she closed her hands around the cursed jewel.
"I wish... For the Shikon No Tama to be gone from this world forever and for the souls that are still battling inside to finally rest in peace," The jewel began to glow. She opened her hand as it levated above her and shattered. Not into many shards, much like she had done, but shattered and rained down on the village much like fireworks would.
"Thank you." a voice echoed throughout the village.
"Lady Midoriko," Miroku breathed as she appeared before everyone with a smile before disappearing.
"So this is it then..." Kagome smiled. It felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
"Inuyasha... It is time..." Kikyo held out a hand as Inuyasha took it.
"I'm sorry..." he whispered before they disappeared into the forest.
It was silent for the longest time.
"He is gone," Sesshomaru said, breaking the silence. Kagome felt a tear slid down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away.
"I guess this is goodbye for me as well," Kagome smiled sadly at her friends.
"Let us walk you to the well," Miroku suggested. Kagome nodded and the small group headed toward the well. She stopped and face everyone.
"Sango, you've been like a sister to me. I couldn't ask for a better friend than you. Miroku you better treat her right or I will find a way to beat your ass through the other side of the well,"Kagome warned but laughed.
"Kagome. It would be an honor if we could name our first baby girl after you," Miroku smiled as Kagome looked at clearly shocked.
"You... Would name your kid... After me?" she whispered. Sango and Miroku nodded. Kagomes eyes watered as she pulled them in for a hug.
"We're going to miss you Lady Kagome," Miroku said.
"Yes. We will tell our kids about you and our grandkids and the legend will pass down for ages and maybe one day it wll reach you," Sango cried. After a while the three pulled apart and she turned towards Kouga.
"Kagome... I've always loved you, ya know, and seeing the way that mutt face treated you pissed me off. You deserve someone who is worthy of your love," Kagome smiled and wrapped her arms around the wolf demon.
"Thank you Kouga. You make sure to treat Ayame with respect," Kagome said when she pulled away. She leaned up and kissed the wolf on the cheek.
"Mama! I don't want you to leave!" Shippo cried, launching himself into his adopted mother's arms.
"Now is that the way Sesshomarus heir should behave," Kagome lightly scolded with a smile,"Be strong my pup and maybe we will meet in the future."
"Yes mama, I'll be strong for you," he wiped away the tears. Kagome looked to Lords Sesshomaru.
"Miko. You have my utmost respect," he stated.
"It's an honor Lord Sesshomaru," Kagome gave him a smile,"Forgive for this Milord but it can't be helped." Sesshomaru raised a delicate silver eyebrow and then he felt arms being wrapped around him. He tensed, but relaxed soon after and set his one arm on her head.
"Oh, and one more thing," Kagomes hand traveled down to the stump where his arm used to be. She closed her eyes and allowed her Miko powers to take over. Sesshomaru felt a slight discomfortant in his arm, but ignored it. When Kagome opened her arms, she smiled and took his new arm.
Sesshomaru brought to his face for closer inspection. He let his mask slip and was surprised to see it was HIS arm, It even had the markings on the wrist.
"Thank you, Kagome," he said.
"I never thought I'd see the day when Lord Sesshomaru was surprised by a human," Miroku muttered earning a glare from Sesshomaru and a elbow to the ribs by Sango.
"Well... Goodbye everyone," Kagome whispered as she sat on the rim of the well. She looked back once more. Sango was in tears and Miroku was holding her. Shippo, who was holding in his tears, stood proudly beside Sesshomaru, who nodded at in her direction. Kagome smiled and slipped down the well. The familiar blue light surrounded her body as she was transported through time.
~End Flashback~
She walked slowly into her home,"I'm home," she called softly. Her mother came into view with a smile that soon fell when she saw the look on her beloved daughters face.
"Oh Kagome," she embraced her daughter and Kagome cried in her mother's arms. When she stopped crying her mother took her to the kitchen.
"Kagome... How would you like to attend Saotome Academy with your cousin Masato?" her mother asked,"It'll get your mind off of the recent events."
"I'd like that mother. When do I leave?"
"Not for a couple months. You need time to heal after all," her mother smiled at her daughter.
"Alright. Well, I'm going to go to bed," She left the kitchen and went to her bedroom and collapsed onto her bed.
"Saotome Academy, huh? I've always wanted to go there," Those were Kagomes last thoughts as sleep took over.