A/N: This is a very short chapter and I'm sorry. There should be after this, maybe two more. I'm not sure. Then I will be finishing "Looking and Finding". After that I don't know if I will be writing anymore fan fictions. I plan on writing an original on either MM or AFF. But then again you never know. I was thinking about a yaoi fic. Like I said, I don't know. Also, I don't have a beta, so my grammar may be off a little.

Disclaimer: I do not own, nor do I claim to own InuYasha and it's characters. That right belongs to Rumiiko Takahashi and VIZ Media. I do however own THIS story.

Chapter Four

oOoOo Bereavement oOoOo

Part Two

The chaos that ensued form the moment they had walked into the clearing was finally coming to it's climatic end.

In all parts of life there are two sides. When someone lives, someone dies. Where there is a beginning, there is undoubtedly an end. And in this reality there would also have to be those who would have to sacrifice for others to flourish.

The final pieces had been set and it would only take one move from either side, for there to be a winner…and a loser.

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The blood and bodies of thousands of demons were draped across the battlefield, as were those of comrades. Leaving only three standing to see it through to it's end. Kagome ragged from fatigue and down to her last arrow stood next to the unconscious InuYasha lying on the ground barely breathing. But at least he was still alive.

Sesshoumaru faced Naraku without his usual calm façade. Things did not look good for them. Though there opposition had been significantly reduce, so had there own faction. The Monk and Exterminator were gone from this world as was Kikyou, and while InuYasha may not be dead, he certainly was of no use at this moment.

He let his eyes slide to Kagome's. She was in a far worse state then himself and he was shocked to find her still standing. Her body was covered in cuts and gashes. Her clothes practically ripped to shreds. It was up to the two of them.

The only one with the power to destroy Naraku was Kagome. She now had her complete soul, she could undoubtedly kill him. However, her arrow was to slow with her injured state and there could be no second shot. 'There must be a way.' Eyes widening he realized there just might be a way. One way. And there would be only one chance at it, but it was there only hope at this point.

Letting Tokijin drag the ground for a moment he caught Kagome's attention. Telling her with his eyes what he was going to do. He saw the tears gather in her eyes as she closed them then nodded. Turning back to Naraku, he stilled his resolved before rushing towards him.

"You come straight at me Sesshoumaru?" he laughed. "I'd expect that from your brother"

Sesshoumaru smirked as he reached Naraku and thrust his sword into his stomach. Naraku merely grunted at the intrusion before throwing his head back and laughing.

"Your sword is more of a toy than the Tetsusaiga." And with that he shot out one of his tentacles, stabbing Sesshoumaru in the shoulder.

Sesshoumaru instantly dropped his weapon, hands flying to grasp the object impaling him.

"Tell me Sesshoumaru," Naraku sneered. "how does it feel? Knowing you're about to die?"

Sesshoumaru looked up at him smirking. "You tell me." He gripped the tentacle tighter pulling Naraku closer to himself. "Now!" he growled.

"Naraku!"

Naraku raised his head toward the voice behind Sesshoumaru, to see Kagome standing with her bow and arrow aimed straight at him! Her spiritual energy was swirling around her increased by the merging of her soul with Kikyou's.

He began to struggle, trying to free himself from Sesshoumaru's hold. But it was of no use, Sesshomaru had released a residual amount of youki from his body forming an un-breakable grip upon his person.

"If you fire, you'll kill him as well!" he yelled out of desperation.

"I know" she whispered.

Kagome released the arrow as a tear hit the ground. She closed her eyes and fell to her knees and prayed as she waited for the end to come. 'Please, please work.'

An anguished cry echoed throughout the clearing as the arrow connected to it's target. Kagome raised her head in time to see Naraku receive the full effects of the purifying arrow and turn to dust. Leaving only the other half of the jewel and Sesshoumaru in his wake.

Kagome stumbled to her feet, dropping her bow as she rushed to Sesshoumaru's side. Dropping next to him she pulled his head to rest in her lap, pressing her hand against the wound in his chest in an attempt to staunch the blood flowing from his body.

"Sesshoumaru, I'm sorry" she cried, staring into the dimming eyes of her love. "So sorry"

"Ka-Kagome"

"Don't talk" she admonished.

"Kagome, take the jewel" he continued. "Use it, and go home."

Sesshoumaru shuddered, his skin was clammy and gray and his vision was blurring around the edges. He was not too far from leaving this world. The miasma combined with the small amount of purifying power from Kagome's arrow was preventing his body from repairing himself. He would not make it.

Sesshoumaru's eyes focused as best as they could on Kagome's eyes as his own dimmed a little more. "I love you Kagome." his voice barely able to form words.

If possible Kagome cried even more, the drops splashing onto Sesshoumaru's kimono. Closing her eyes Kagome leaned down, pressing her forehead against Sesshoumaru's

"I love you too" she wept. Taking in a stuttering breath she pressed her lips against his in a last kiss as his body went slack, no breath escaping his lips.

Kagome hugged his body to her one last time before leaning his body to rest fully on the ground. Reaching across him she grasped the other half of the jewel in her hand holding it against her chest, against her heart. Standing up she looked around her. Her eyes resting on each of her fallen comrades: her sister, brother, best friend, and to her fallen lover.

She removed the remaining half of the jewel from around her neck, holding the two halves of the whole jewel in her hands and began to pray. A white light enveloped her clasped hands before it slowly faded. Opening her hands she gazed upon the now complete Shikon no Tama.

"I promised I wouldn't let you die." she whispered. "I failed in that. I failed you"

"But I won't let you stay dead"

Kagome closed her eyes and held the jewel as tightly as she could. Praying, hoping that her wish would come true. That she could finally right all the wrongs that had happened.

'I wish that they were alive.' she silently prayed. 'Even Kikyou, and that the well was sealed forever.'

And in a flash of white light Kagome was gone, leaving only the dormant jewel in the spot where she once stood.

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A/N: Hmm. Short, kinda sad, and a cliffhanger. Anyway, update should be in by sometime next week. I only have access to the internet once a week. So, sorry. I'm out of high school now, so I don't have that to worry about. It feels good to be out of there forever.