Choice Chapter 13, an inuyasha fanfic

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A/N: Okay so the votes are in, and this is what you thought would be best. With my own twist and turns of course.

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Inuyasha walked forward, his eyes a lifeless void, and his body stiff like a puppet. But what stood out the most was that his demon side had taken over, and was now under the control of Kikyo. Kikyo smirked to herself. "Inuyasha, kill my reincarnation."

Inuyasha nodded his head towards Kikyo before facing Sesshoumaru and Kagome. Pulling his sword from its sheath, he charged.

Chapter 13: Battle Royal

Inuyasha's speed had increased in his demonic form, surprising Sesshoumaru and Kagome. Using his demonic speed Sesshoumaru deflected Inuyasha's first attack. Leaving Inuyasha open for a countered attacked, which allowed Sesshoumaru the ability to move the fight away from Kagome's position, knowing that in her current condition she was more of a liability.

Kikyo seeing that her distraction had worked, turned to face off with her reincarnation, yet again. "It would seem that it's a fight between great warriors and their weaker imitations." Kikyo said with a sneer.

Kagome smirked at her. "Your right, however me and Fluffy are really getting tired or your inferiority complexes. We are better just get over it already!"

Kikyo glared at Kagome. How dare this thing think she is better than me in any way!

Kyoko was fuming she had awoken with a horrible foreboding feeling seeping into her core, when she notice that three key people were missing. Picking out Kagomes scent first she notice that she wasn't the only one that went in that direction. Panic filling her she rushed off to the location where Kagome would be. However nothing would prepare her for what she saw, Naraku saving the life of her sister.

Slightly confused she watched as words were exchange between the two, then Naraku left, leaving Kagome open for the attack that was rushing towards her. Kyoko knew that there was no way in hell she would be able to make it to Kagome in time, closing hers eyes she gave a silent prayer. When she opened her eyes it was to a flash of white, Sesshoumaru had come in at just the right moment, saving Kagome.

Kyoko was about to run to Kagome's aid when she saw movement to the left. Looking carefully she could make out the outline that was distinctly Naraku. Putting the idea of getting to do bodily harm in front of her need to go to Kagome, Kyoko made her way to him.

When she reached him, she notice that his attention was fully on the battles that were starting to irrupt around them. Letting her anger get the better of her she stalked up to him and punched him squarely on the jaw. The shock and pain that registered on his face was just icing on her cake.

Regaining his bearings Naraku glared at the grinning cat demon before of him. Holding back a snarl, he decided to try to be diplomatic. Rubbing his jaw he spoke. "Kyoko, what ever do I owe this pleasure?" Naraku asked dryly.

"For finally showing your true colors, and believe me the pleasure is all mine." Kyoko answered, while cracking her knuckles.

Kikyo readied another arrow and aimed it at Kagome.

Kagome watched as Kikyo notch her arrow, and aim. Testing her range of motion, Kagome tried to move, she was rewarded with the ability to move her back. Her legs still not wanting to participate. Closing her eyes she called on her purifying powers to make a shield around herself. Only for her shield to flicker for a second then disappear from sight.

Now it was time for Kikyo to smirk. "You can no longer use your purifying powers anymore, little demon. You have soiled blood running through your veins, you are no longer pure."

Kagome stared at Kikyo in horror. She couldn't use her purification powers anymore. Concentrating harder she tried to summon her powers again, but failed. I can no longer use them, Am I no longer pure? Is Kikyo right?

Naraku was dodging Kyoko's attacks effortlessly until he heard Kagome's panic filled thoughts. With his attention suddenly on what was going on the battle, Kyoko was finally able to land a blow to his chest, sending the surprised hanyou through a tree.

Kyoko please with her work, suddenly grew still as she realized what had grabbed Naraku's attention so fully. Kagome was trapped by the dead miko, without the ability to move, or use her powers. She watched intently, waiting for a good opportunity to present itself so that she could jump in.

Naraku sat up dazedly, thinking faintly of how much that was going to hurt in the morning.

I can't stop Kikyo If I can't use my powers, what can I do? Narkau's head snapped up he had forgotten about what had caught his attention in the first place, standing he returned to observe the fight.

I am going to die, here, alone..... I don't mind dieing but does it have to happen by the hands of the devil. Kagome's mental whine whipped through Naraku's thought. He could hear her fine, but no matter how hard he tried to communicate back he didn't get through, like there was some type of interference. Naraku was puzzled at what could possibly cause this, however he didn't have to wait long for an answer when another voice spoke through his mind.

Young one there is nothing wrong with you. You can't be tainted by the blood of a demon, only from evil. Said a feminine voice. Naraku stared at the miko with a slight shocked expression, he knew that voice, but how was she able to be here now.

Then why can't I use my powers? Came Kagomes panic voice.

All you have to do is concentrate on your powers, and pushed back the pain. You must heal yourself, then you will be able to summon both of your powers.

Both?

Naraku started to understand what was happening, the miko was sharing her body with another soul, who was helping her fight. Interesting.

Yes, your demonic and your holy powers. Together you will have a balance of the light and the darkness.

He watched as the miko nodded her head and started to concentrate on her powers. Kikyo was pulling back the string, preparing to fire.

Kyoko could no longer wait, if she didn't do something soon Kagome would die. Her powers had obviously failed her. She made to run into the clearing only to be stopped by Naraku's hand.

Kyoko turned her face towards Naraku with a deadly growl. "Release me now! You may not care of leaving her to die, but I do!" Kyoko growled out.

When Naraku refused to let her pass she attacked him, only for him to vanish from her sight. She felt the air shift around her and knew that he had manage to somehow get behind her.

Naraku grabbed both of Kyoko's arms and forcibly pulled them in an iron grip behind her back, then with a rush of power he slammed her into a tree. Kyoko instantly still, being trapped between the hard bark of the tree that bit into her skin, and the hard chest of the hanyou behind her.

Naraku leaned in close and put his mouth next to her ear, letting his hot breath fan onto her skin. "I left the miko to teach her a lesson, knowing that Sesshoumaru was near. And as for stopping you, do you really think so little of her." With that said Naraku pulled back and turned back to the battle a smirk forming on his face.

Kyoko fell to her knees when she was release from his grasp, rubbing her sore wrist she looked at the male beside her. She was extremely pissed that he would insinuate that she didn't have faith in her sister. Standing she was about to give him a piece of her mind when she saw the smirk gracing his face, following his gaze she couldn't help it when her own smirk formed.

Kikyo let her arrow loose, on her prey. A sardonic smile forming as the arrow ripped through the air.

Kagome looked into Kikyo's face, and saw the evil expression growing on her face. Oh how I am going to love wiping the look off your face. Kagome thought silently to herself.

When the arrow was only a few millimeters from her face, Kagome let her own smirk show. Then with speed that Kikyo had a hard time following, Kagome caught the arrow, letting it crush between her claws. Kagome Laughed at the anger and shock that flashed in Kikyo's eyes.

Slowly letting the coil of her powers release, Kagome started to walk towards the dead miko. Her body glowing with a purple light, humming with power. A barrier formed around both of the mikos as Kagome grew closer to where Kikyo stood.

Kikyo was angry that she had been tricked by her incarnation, she reached for another arrow, only to grasp air. Setting her mouth in a grim line, trying to devise a plan. Her plan was cut short when she notice that her entire form was glowing a dull pink. Then she felt a wave a pain shoot through her whole body. A scream of horror and pain ripped from her lips when she realized what Kagome was doing. That little wench is taking my souls! Kikyo's mind yelled at her.

Vainly she tried to call on her soul stealers, only to understand why Kagome had placed the barrier in the first place. Her soul stealers were dieing the moment they touched the power charged wall.

Naraku seeing that the miko was doing quite well, turned to walk off. He had some thinking to do, so many things had been revealed to him. Why was she here, and in the miko of all people? Naraku felt a pang of jealousy to know that she trusted the miko more then him, however he was drawn from his thoughts by a hand gripping his arm. Slightly annoyed Naraku glanced down at the cat.

"Yes?"

"How did you know?" Kyoko asked, looking between him and the fight.

He nodded his understanding, then briskly brushed off her hand. "One never underestimates the enemy." Naraku said, emphasizing each word. Then left.

Kikyo fell down to her hands and knees, panting hard. Her hair and clothes were starting to stick to her like a second skin, as she continued to sweat even more. She looked at Kagome letting her hatred show through her eyes.

Kagome kneeled in front of the dead miko, her head cocked to the side with curiosity. She couldn't help but watch as the bain of her existence cried out in pain in front of her. Kagome could remember each and every time that she had came to this same woman's rescue, not wanting to see Inuyasha hurt. Also she thought that she had to be "The good girl", but here she was sitting and watching as the woman panted, and whimpered. Kagome felt no guilt in watching her death, in fact she was quite pleased with herself.

Using one hand Kagome brought Kikyo's face to her own and study it. A couple years ago she envied Kikyo's beauty, only know could she see the real thing behind the mask, and it was ugly. Bringing her free hand into the air, she let her powers swirl around it. The only soul she has left now is the one she stole from me.

Looking once more at the dead miko, Kagome spoke. "Who is the weak imitation now?" Then she brought her hand down aiming for the chest, slightly wondering if her body even had a heart to rip out, like her's was over and over again in the past. However before she could connect she heard the most pathetic and pain filled yell.

Kagome froze, she knew the direction that had came from. Turning she looked at the tragic scene. Doused in the moonlight were two figures outlined, both were in an embraced. It looked almost as if they were hugging, but Kagome knew better. She could see and smell the dark liquid of blood flowing from on of the combatants.

Standing she ran off to the were the dark figures stood, forgetting Kikyo. Knowing that whoever's blood that was, would die, demon or not. As she ran she felt tears prick the back of her eyes. Her mind screaming Not Sesshoumaru, Please Not Sesshoumaru! While a smaller voice whispered. Not Inuyasha.

Kikyo slowly gathered herself from the ground and took off, calling on what little powers she had left.

Inuyasha dug his nails deeper into Sesshoumaru's shoulders. His eyes flashing from the wild blank voids, to the amber orbs. Inuyasha was confused he was fighting Sesshoumaru, which normally wouldn't be strange, except he wasn't able to control his own actions. Closing his eyes and clenching his jaw, Inuyasha reigned in the monster inside him. When he opened his eyes they were the usually amber eyes he always wore.

He looked into his brothers eyes and knew what must be done. Swallowing hard he cleared his throat. "Sesshoumaru you need to kill me. Kikyo .......... The Tetsaiga.....blood....Kagome kill...." Inuyasha trailed off no longer able to use his voice, as more growls then words forth.

Sesshoumaru Understood what had happen, and felt his blood boil. The dead miko must have took the seal off of Tetsaiga allowing his demonic blood to surface. Sesshoumaru thought grimly. He knew that Inuyasha was right, but for some reason couldn't bring himself to deliver the killing blow. Frowning he looked at the hanyou gripping his shoulders as if a life line. Sesshoumaru looked around him and located Kagome, knowing that she would hate him if he in fact killed his brother.

Luckily, or unluckily the decision was made for him as Inuyasha lost his battle, and the demon made its way to the surface. Reacting before thinking Sesshoumaru thrust Tokijin through Inuyasha's chest. Inuyasha yelled in pain before slumping onto Sesshoumaru's front.

Slowly he laid Inuyasha on the ground, then stood the moment Kagome came running to their sides. She first ran to Sesshoumaru checking him for any injuries seeing that he would live, she hesitantly turned her gaze to the limp form on the ground. Kneeling down by his side she called to him softly, trying not to choke on the lump in her throat.

"Inuyasha?" she asked softly, no matter what might have happened between them, he was her first and closest friend she had in the futile era. She didn't want to lose him again.

Inuyasha as if answering her silent plea opened his eyes and smiled weakly at her. Surprised that she would still stay with him, she his true friend.

Sesshoumaru turned his back from the sight. He knew that Inuyasha would die tonight, and that this was Kagomes last time to speak with him. Absently he touched Tensaiga but didn't feel the strum of power that would usually pulse through. He looked back as Kagome cried harder, and couldn't stop the pang he felt course through him. Even after everything he had done to her she still goes to him. He was drawn from his gloomy thoughts but Inuyasha's voice.

"Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha called out, looking at his brother. He could feel the jealousy rolling off of him in waves, and couldn't help but feel somewhat smug. The bastard, Prince-Popsicle-Up-My-Ass, is in love. Inuyasha wanted to laugh but knew he couldn't.

Sesshoumaru turned to look at the dieing hanyou. One eyebrow raised showing that he was listening.

"Here." Inuyasha said as he handed Tetsaiga over to him. Sesshoumaru on his part was shock to no extent, which was clear on his face. Sesshoumaru looked from the sword to Inuyasha. "Why?" came his crisp voice.

Inuyasha smirked. "I want you to protect Kagome for me." He shrugged as good as a dieing man could. "And It was worth seeing your face." He laughed slightly, causing some blood to spill from his mouth.

Kagome looked over him worriedly, not wanting to admit that he would die, not yet.

Inuyasha looked at Kagome and Sesshoumaru, and wished that he the one to be with her. He felt his life slowly start to slip away, and welcomed the darkness. Then he was gone.

Kagome looked as Inuyasha's chest stop moving. She gently tried to nudge him, then she shook him violently yelling at him to wake up. When he still wouldn't respond she stood and threw herself on Sesshoumaru's chest. Her arms wrapping around his neck, while her head borrowed into his neck, muffling her cries.

Sesshoumaru was shocked when Kagome threw herself at him, and hesitantly he wrapped his arms around her. He looked down at Kagome and notice for the first time that she had fully transformed. His eyes followed over her every curve, while his hand stroke her silken hair, and slowly he let his eyes close.

They stayed like that for what seemed like eternity to Kagome, until a collective gasp caught her attention. She looked up to see that the others had found them. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo ran over to Kagome trying to comfort her. She let them cuddle her as they explained what had happened.

"The god tree is near by." Miroku whispered quietly.

"Yes, I think he would like that." Added Sango, as she looked at the hanyou, who had always been so full of life.

Kagome nodded her agreement. Letting the little group take him away to be buried under the tree where they had first met.

Kagome looked down at his prone body before leaning over and taking the subjugation beads from his neck, then nodded to Kiyoshi, who laid his body in the freshly made grave. Kagome watch silently as Inuyasha's form became harder, harder to see.

When the grave was finally filled in, Kagome place the beads on the grave. Then stood, violently she wiped away the tears and looked determinedly at the group. Speaking the first words since the telling of the battle. "Fluffy, Kyoko, Itsy."

The three in question looked at her, Naraku mumble something under his breath about killing whoever invented that song. While Sesshoumaru was pleased that he wasn't the only one to be giving a cursed nickname. "Lets go Kikyo hunting." The anger in her voice was strong.

Sango and Miroku stepped forward. "We want to come too Kagome." Said Sango.

Kagome shook her head. "Sango your pregnant, and Miroku needs to be taking care of you. Don't worry I will be fine."

"Kagome let me come with." this time it was from both Kiyoshi and Kagura, who were both exchanging glances. Kagome couldn't help but smile. They would make a cute couple.

Until she ate and spit him back out. Came the amused voice of Naraku.

Kagome glared at Naraku still not happy about him abandoning her. She then turned back to the others. "The only ones that are coming are Sesshoumaru, Kyoko, Naraku and me. That is final, I want you guys to check on Keade and the village and wait here for us to return.

Nodding solemnly the others watched as they were left at the grave of inuyasha.

A/N: Okay so that was this chapter, I am so so so sorry for the late update. Hopefully I did good enough on the fighting scenes, oh they were just so much fun to make. I am sorry but Inuyasha is really dead.

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