The next morning they packed camp up slowly while Miroku put out the leftover fire. They moved slow, now that Naraku was dead there was no haste to move along, but Sesshomaru knew that the reason they all moved so slow was because of her. They didn't want to see her go, and he, he didn't comment. Instead, he waited.

Miroku had told him that they were unsure of what would happen to Kagome, but Kikyo believed she would be returned to her time. Sesshomaru thought she would be happy to return to a place with no demons as she so told him.

500 years into the future didn't seem like a long time to a demon; it was amazing to him that in her time none existed. She had informed him that monks still trained but that it was a thing of the past, her home, the Higurashi shrine was only one of a few that still stood and the well that sent her to and from was part of the shrine and that her family indeed came from a long line of monks and priests. Yet she did not seem to be in a hurry to return to her time, but what kept her heart here?

The group made there way past Sango's old village, soon she and Miroku could return to it and hopefully rebuild. Kagome's heartbeat grew harder with every step they took closer to the dark cave. Once they arrived, they all stood and looked at it. The wind blew, and they share a moment of silence.

"Sesshomaru" Came Inuyasha voice "I don't know if you can enter."

Everyone looked back at him, the great Demon Lord "But your welcome to try" Inuyasha added.

Inuyasha with Kikyo moved forward and entered the barrier.

"Midoriko, I can feel her even now" Sango stated, she grabbed Miroku's hand and together they walked in with Shippo and Rin behind them.

Kagome still stood, she could hardly breathe, this would be the last day, the last day she would ever see any of them. She pulled the jewel out and looked at it then back at the Demon Lord "You have changed, I bet she will see that" She said sweetly,

He looked at her, unsure of her meaning, perhaps he changed in her eyes. "Midoriko, I know that name" He spoke as the wind blew against his clothing and hair "She was a Miko as well," He said,

"She was more than that, much more" Kagome looked down "She's still alive, her soul deep within this jewel, fighting the demons in a never-ending battle."

"You wish to save her." He asked, but really it was more of a statement.

"And Kikyo," She said, "I hope my wish will save them all."

"And who Miko, will save you from that which you fear?"

She looked back at him "No one can save me, and it would be selfish of me" She let the necklace go "We should go" They walked up to the barrier, Sesshomaru looked down at her, this small human who had come so far and fought so hard. She took a deep breath, and they walked in together, he to was allowed to enter.

The cave was massive, and soon they came to stand in front of the stone which looked like a demon and a warrior. Even though it had been centuries, he could still feel this woman's power rolling, waging against his own.

"The most powerful human on earth" Inuyasha spoke, "She had the power to purify a living demons soul with one touch."

Sesshomaru looked at her, he remembered her from his study, she was indeed powerful an feared by many, and respected by those who were smart. Dare he say, even he would think twice before crossing her, but then again, Sesshomaru knew when to give respect, to those who indeed earned it.

Kagome pulled the jewel from around her neck and looked at her friends, tears now coming to fill her eyes. Everyone rushed to hug her, save the Demon Lord who kept watch over them. They backed away and slowly after what seemed like an eternity Kagome climbed up the stone and stood across from the women whose heart and soul still fought, even though her own fight was over.

"Midoriko" She whispered as she looked down once more at her friends, her tears fell, a drop rushing to the jewel and covering it. Kagome raised the jewel and placed it in the hole in the woman heart.

"Please hear my prayer" Kagome whispered, "I hope to set you free Midoriko."

Something warm rushed over Kagome, and she felt peaceful. Her friends watched as Kagome and the Miko before her began to glow. "What's happening?" Sango asked,

"The end" Inuyasha spoke.