The Choice

by shard finder

Roughly based off the Anime Episode 91, Kagome and Kikyo find themselves alone in a cave. This is a trap set up by the notorious Naraku in order to break Inuyasha's spirit. Inuyasha soon finds himself in a situation where he has to choose between his old love and his new. Who will live and who will die? This is the ultimate choice...Kagome or Kikyo? Please feel free to review!

2. Chapter 2: The Cave

To say that she was shocked was an understatement. Kikyo laid off to the side on the walkway that she was currently walking on, gasping for breath. Kagome ran to the other Miko and leaned down to put a hand on her shoulder. Kikyo's eyes flashed open as she took in her surroundings and the younger woman looking at her in concern.

"So you fell for it too." Kikyo whispered. Kagome sighed and shook her head. She knew that that Kikyo probably thought she was stupid but at least she wasn't alone.

"Come on. We are in trap of Naraku's." Kagome said as she stood and helped Kikyo to her feet. The other Priestess seemed tired and almost…worse. It hit Kagome why. Her soul collectors couldn't reach her which meant that Kikyo had to survive on the reserve that was in her. Kagome had no way of knowing how long that would be, but if Kikyo was this bad now, it was just going to get worse.

"Where are we going?" Kikyo asked.

"Exploring. It won't hurt. Maybe we can find a way out of here." Kagome said with optimism.

"It's a trap of Naraku's. There is no way out."

"I don't believe that! I am not going to die in here!" She saw how hard it was for the other Miko to walk and talk so she bent down and offered her back. "Climb on."

Kikyo stopped and looked at her. She didn't know why Kagome could move so freely when she was affected so much by the air and the aura in the cave. It could be because she already gave up and Kagome refused to do so. She climbed on and felt sudden warmth. Something she hasn't felt since she was brought back to life. It surrounded her body and for a second she felt almost peaceful. She didn't feel this sensation even in Inuyasha's arms. It was like Kagome's spirit was surrounding her and calming her own soul.

"How sweet…one Priestess carried another." The hated voice said and suddenly Naraku's face appeared in the upper left corner of the cave's wall.

"Naraku!" Kagome spat out as she stood tall. "What do you want with us?"

Naraku only laughed and disappeared.

"This doesn't seem good." Kagome stated as she continued walking.