Kikyo could tell that everyone was confused by what she had said so she repeated it. "There is something powerful that can break any spell."

"Is it a sacred jewel shard?" guessed Bankotsu.

Kikyo shook her head.

"What is it then?"

"She is talking about love," Sesshomaru answered.

Kagome widened her eyes. "Love?"

"You do love…Bankotsu," Kikyo said to Kagome.

Kagome was looking down while Bankotsu was looking right at her, waiting for an answer. Bankotsu saw her nod her head slowly and smile. Bankotsu sighed in relief and went over to hug Kagome. "I love you too."

Kikyo grinned. "Now all that Kagome has to do is say it back."

Everyone waited.

"I love you," Kagome finally said to Bankotsu.

"Did the spell break yet?" Bankotsu asked.

"Um, no the spell did not break. I think all you have to do is spend time with each other. I'm sure true love will break it."

Kagome and Bankotsu stared blankly at Kikyo.

"We'll go."

Kagome eyed her. "Alright. Thanks for your help."

After Kagome and Bankotsu left, Sesshoumaru asked Kikyo his question. "Why did you lie? The spell is already broken."

"I had to. I wanted them to spend time together."

Kagome and Bankotsu sat near the rive creek watching the sunset. Kagome started giggling all of the sudden. "Hey Bankotsu, I hope you know that Kikyo was lying."

"About what?"

"About the spell being broken."

"Are you saying that it won't break if we spend time together?"

"Bankotsu, the spell is already broken."

"No its not."

"Its been broken. Kikyo just didn't want us to now."

"I hope you're not sure about that."

"Why?"

"Look whose coming."

Kagome gasped and stood up quickly. "Inuyasha." Bankotsu stood up with her. "Inuyasha sit." After Kagome said sit, Inuyasha's face hit the ground. "Inuyasha we need to talk." Bankotsu squeezed Kagome's hand to encourage her.

Kagome took in deep breath before starting. She started by explaining the spell part and finally onto the end. "Bankotsu and I are in love with and we broke the spell by admitting our feelings to one another."

Inuyasha did nothing but stare at Bankotsu. Bankotsu didn't know what else to do but to stare back. After awhile he got irritated. "Say something already."

Inuyasha ignored him. He took Kagome's hand and brought her over to Bankotsu. Then he turned around to leave.

Kagome called out to him. "Inuyasha wait." Inuyasha didn't stop so Kagome had to go after him. "Wait. I wanted to know if you're okay with me being with Bankotsu."

"Kagome…I am."

"You are?"

"I just want you to be happy. I can tell you are…with Bankotsu."

Kagome smiled and said, "Thank you, Inuyasha." And she ran back to Bankotsu.