Chapter 9

Finally it had come down to this, after all the fighting, something important was about to happen and nobody knew except for Rin. She took a deep breath and continued, "Naraku, when I look into your eyes, I see crimson pupils looking back at me. But where they always so red? Were you always the person you are now? Did you always kill people just for the fun of it?" Naraku had a nervous face on, and that to Rin was a good sign. "I may have been born a plain, worthless human, but even if I'm worthless, I have my place in this world. Recently I have learned that the path I am destined to take has become clear. I was born onto this world for reasons, some which are still unknown to me. But one of the reasons that fate brought us together, is for me to help you."

Everyone that was still twisted in the vines had no idea what Rin was talking about, except for Sesshomaru. He had thought that something unusual was going to happen at this encounter with Naraku and his prophecy was true. All he could do now was watch, and let Rin control this game.

"I may be a human with no special powers whatsoever, but a vision I had ignored that law. Naraku, you are a demon that absorbs other demons to get more power, and you are the type who kills innocent people just to smell the enticing smell of blood. But where did all your evilness come from? Nobody is born evil, so where did your evil come from?" Rin continued, more focused, and more determined than ever.

"Stop it. Why are you telling me this? I have no need for such nonsense." Naraku may have said those words of discontinuing firmly, but a little part of his voice was scared of what was going to happen if she continued.

Rin tried to ignore his comment and continued further, "Your jealousy and anger of what happened so many years before fuels your evilness. Do you remember that girl from your childhood; the one that left you for your best friend? You were very angry and upset with both of them so you purposely ran into that old lady in the forest. And do you remember what happened after that? She placed a curse on you and turned you evil. She said that everyone's heart is very fragile, and if it is toyed with, it can drive a person to insanity. Well, that is what happened to you… Your broken heart drives you to pointlessly kill all these innocent people." Rin stopped a moment to take a breath. She could believe that all these words were easily pouring out her mouth. "Naraku… A wise priestess once told me that if there is someone there to break a heart, then there has to be someone there to heal that broken heart…" Naraku was now holing his head, looking pained from his head. The black mist around him was clearing and he was gently falling to the ground.

Naraku agonizingly looked at Rin, "N-n-no… Stop…. STOP!!!" "Ahh!!!!!!" He slowly crouched onto his knees, and a golden yellow light engulfed him. Everybody's eyes were in awe, including Sesshomaru's. The light surrounding Naraku was extremely bright and the whole sight made everyone speechless. Rin realized that her words were working so she kept going.

"Naraku, that girl that left you was not meant to be with you, but one day, there will be someone who will love you more than anything in this world. You were brought into this world for a reason, and one day, your reason will become clear. Nobody is really born with a reason, and they have to find it themselves. It may be in what they do or in a person. And Naraku, I hope you find your reason in your soul mate. When I was little, I always believed that everyone in this world has a person they are meant to be with for the rest of their life. Naraku, I'm sure that you will find the other half to your soul somewhere in this world. I have found my reason for living in the people who I spend my days traveling with, and I hope you will find your reason soon." After Rin finished her speech, she was crying yet again. Now the light around Naraku had increased, and inside, Naraku was changing. Sesshomaru had also noticed that his evil scent had disappeared.

Finally the light that disappeared and an exhausted Naraku fell to the ground. The vines that had tangled everybody had vanished along with all the other creations of the evil Naraku, including Kagura and Kanna. The black chain around Rin's neck had also disappeared. Everybody decided to stay where they were, so they not interrupt the moment. Rin ran over to the fallen and Naraku and shook him, to make sure he was alive. He got up from the ground and was on his knees along with Rin. She had noticed Naraku's eyes were a darker shade of amber; 'He's also much handsomer when he's not evil' she thought. "T-t-t-thank you… Thank you for freeing me… I heard everything that you said, and yes… I also hope that I will find the person I was meant to be with soon. If it wasn't for you…"

"I know… I am glad to help, and now that you are freed from her curse, what will you do?" Rin asked, helping Naraku stand up. He was a little wobbly from the lack of energy, but he was able to stand by himself.

"I don't know, maybe just travel a bit, and get to know this world a little bit better. Maybe I will be able to see you on your travels one day." He smiled a genuine smile as he gave Rin a little peck on the cheek. "I can never thank you enough, and maybe one day, I will be able to return the favor. But right now, I think your friends are waiting for you…" After that, he disappeared into the sky. 'So, he was a full demon after all…' Rin thought. 'He seemed so much younger and more carefree, so unlike the evil, grumpy Naraku.'

A/n: Just keep in this in mind, should I write a sequel? Tell me and review, thank you! Oh finally, the story seems at peace…NOT! THERE IS ONE MORE GOOEY-FILLED CHAPTER AND A LITTLE COMEDIC RELIEF.