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Shippo quickly rubbed the tears that were swiftly escaping his emerald eyes. He had be tough. He couldn't show sympathy for Inuyasha. But he couldn't help it. He loved him like a brother. He took him in when no one else would. It was a while til even Sesshomaru warmed up to him.

Now here he was. Inuyasha was to be put to death. And there was nothing he could do.

Sesshomaru walked into the living room to find Shippo sitting on the couch. Shippo silently cursed himself as he continued to wipe his eyes.

" It's time kid. " Sesshomaru said in a solemn tone.

Shippo looked at Sesshomaru, his eyes illuminated by the tears.

The tears continued to fall.

And he didn't wipe them away.

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It was an omnious place.

It was a terrible place.

It was a place where no one would want to go.

It was all made out of stone. The walls were old and covered in dust. Metal torches adorned the walls, giving the area a gloomy feeling. There were metallic chains on the floor contained rusted blood. Across the chains on the other side of the room was a wooden post with metal cuffs hanging from the top. There also seemed to a be a little bit of ash around the post. It might not seem terrifying to a human, but to a supernatural being, it was a nightmare.

On the side of the room where the chains on the floor were, stood the wolves. On the other side, the vampires stood.

It was a very uncomfortable silence. Not one would dare to break the silence.

Almost everyone jumped when they heard the metallic door open.

It was Koga who then was followed by Kagome who was bound in metal cuffs. Koga led Kagome to the cuffs on the floor where he bound her and went to his spot in the room with his people. Kagome made no struggle, she made no sound. She kept a stoic look on her face. It had seemed as if she had no will to live.

Sango and Miroku watched in sadness and in agony. Every fiber in their being screamed at them to save her. But they knew they'd be outnumbered and they wouldn't get very far. It was so hard to resist. But they had to do it.

Then Inutaisho entered the room and he was followed by Inuyasha. Like Kagome, he also wore cuffs and he was transfered to the wooden post.

Inuyasha seemed to have a look of hope. As if there was still a way that they could walk out alive. He held that look for Kagome. To let her know that everything was alright. No matter what will happen to them. When Kagome saw this look on his face, she gave him a genuine smile.

" Ok so are we gonna kill them or what? " Naraku said with a sneer.

" Hold your tongue Naraku or I shall rip it off. " Sesshomaru said with a hiss.

Naraku smirked and said, " Bring it on. "

" Enough you two. It's time for the execution. Show some respect to the gods. " Inutaisho said.

" So who will die first? " Koga asked.

" The wolf will die first as tradition states. " Inutaisho said in a solemn tone.

Koga heaved a sigh and fought the sorrow that threatened to overtake him. He then stuck his hand out and Ginta quickly handed him a handgun. It wasn't anything elaborate. It was a 9 mm gun.

He loaded the gun and walked in front of Kagome. He took a deep breath and said, " Any last words or request Kagome? "

Kagome looked at Koga and merely said, " I regret nothing. Go ahead and pull the damn trigger already. I'm ready. "

A sob broke out in the side of the wolves. Kagome looked to see Sango in the arms of Miroku, her face was buried in his chest. Miroku closed his eyes shut and was rubbing the Sango's back. She knew neither of them wanted to see her die.

She held back the tears that threatened to fall.

' Artemis why did you do this? Why must others suffer because of a simple mistake between you and Hades? Why must you take your anger out on us? Why are hurting Miroku and Sango? And why are you hurting Inuyasha? What did we do to you? Why do we deserve to die because we loved? Why? ' Kagome thought to herself as Koga ever so slowly raised the pistol and aimed for her heart.

" I love you Kagome. " Inuyasha said with a sad smile.

" Oh please. " Naraku said as he gagged.

" I love you too you bloodsucker. " Kagome said as tears began to fall down her cheeks.

Koga's finger then moved to the trigger.

Koga then was about to push down the trigger when a light that equaled the intensity of the sun shone in front of him.

" You will not harm my child. Not if I can help it. " a voice rang out.

When the light disappeared, a woman stood in its place. And it wasn't just any woman.

The wolves looked on in wonder.

It was Artemis herself.

She was more beautiful than anyone could ever imagine. She had waist long white hair and dark blue eyes. She wore a strapless white dress that went all the way down to the floor with silver bracelets with saphires adorned both her wrists. And on her forehead was a silver crescent moon.

" A-Artemis? " Koga said in disbelief.

Artemis nodded. " Yes that I am. " Artemis said in a silky tone.

" But why did you get in the way? It's the law that Kagome dies. " Koga asked.

" Because she brought something to my attention that I should've thought of. " Artemis said.

She turned to Kagome and smiled. " You are right Kagome. I did want my children to suffer as I have. I wanted them to feel the sorrow that I did. I was selfish. And I didn't want to see that. I'm sorry Kagome. I've seen the love that you have for this vampire. And it reminded me of the love that I had for Hades. I can't punish something so beautiful. I just can't. So with the power vested in my being I abolish the law that I had made. You will live Kagome. " Artemis said.

Then the chains broke off Kagome's wrists. And Kagome stood up and hugged Artemis. Artemis stood in shock for a moment but then returned the embrace. Miroku and Sango watched with huge smiles on their faces. Kagome wouldn't die. It was a miracle.

" This is all fine and dandy but Inuyasha still has to be executed Artemis. We are bound by the law of Hades, not yours. " Naraku said with venom in his tone. Naraku's followers snickered in agreement.

Artemis turned to Naraku and glared at him. " Address me like that again and you die where you stand. " Artemis said.

" Oh I'm scared. Artemis will kill us! " Kikyo piped up.

Then a fire broke out in the middle of the room. Everyone looked in horror and awe as the fire took the form of a man. This man had long black hair and black eyes. His skin was pale and he wore a black toga that touched the floor. He was tall and muscular.

This man was Hades.

Hades looked toward Naraku and his followers. " You have insulted Artemis for the last time. Go back to the River Styx where your souls belong. " Hades said angrily.

Naraku and his followers screamed as they were engulfed in flames and their souls sank into the ground where they shall return to the River Styx where they would never see the light of day again.

" I thank you Hades but I could've handled that myself. " Artemis said as she looked down at the floor. She wouldn't dare to look into his eyes. He would only snare her again with his eyes.

Hades walked to Artemis and titled her chin up so she could look at him.

" I know you could've. But I wanted to may them pay for taunting you. That was uncalled for. I also came here to ask you something. And please answer me truthfully. " Hades said in a kind tone.

" Alright. " Artemis said.

" Do you still love me? " Hades asked with hope in his eyes.

" Why do you ask this? " Artemis asked.

" Because I too was observing the love between Kagome and Inuyasha and I too thought of the love that I had, no have for you. And not too long ago you told Kagome that you were again reminded of the love that you had for me. And with that, you realized that your law was wrong and you took it back. So once again, do you still love me? " Hades said with a smile.

Artemis smiled and said, " I've always have. "

And with that Hades captured Artemis's lips in a kiss.

Both vampires and wolves looked with awe on their faces.

" Umm sorry to interrupt Lord Hades but can I be released? " Inuyasha asked with a sheepish grin.

Hades broke the kiss and said, " Terribly sorry my child, of course you shall be released. "

Then, Inuyasha's bonds were broken.

Inuyasha and Kagome ran towards eachother. They embraced eachother as if the the other would disappear if they would let go.

Shippo nudged Sesshomaru playfully. " Looks like we're gonna be uncles. " Shippo whispered. " Oh joy. " Sesshomaru said.

At the same moment Sango said, " We're gonna be an Auntie and an Uncle. This is great! " Sango said with a smile. Miroku smirked and said, " And that's all we're going to be? " Sango looked at him and smiled. " Maybe. " Sango said as she leaned up kissed Miroku on the cheek. " Oh baby. " Miroku said as he touched the spot where Sango kissed him. Sango merely blushed and smiled.

Everyone then looked on in awe. It started as an execution. But it ended as something else. The laws were broken. They were free to love whom they wished.

It was a new day.

And it all started from the love of a vampire and a werewolf.

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there you have it! i hope you enjoyed it!

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theloneangel