The Sacrifice

Now you see the errors of your ways little brother since it is too late. Now you will suffer as she had too. Sesshomaru thought as he watched Inuyasha walk away. He almost felt bad for Inuyasha. Almost.

They took their seats and eat their noon meal. At the same time Inuyasha was running though the woods. Stopping, he jumped into a tall tree. As he sat he started thinking of all the things that had happened.

The knowledge of Kikyo being gone for good ripped at his mind and heart. Kagome didn't want anything to do with him now and after three long years of being together searching for the shards. Inuyasha sat on the limb feeling sorry for himself.

A sudden realization occurred to him. " The Jewel." He whispered. I can get the Jewel and bring Kikyo back. It is mine. It was promised to me long ago. With that thought he jumped down and ran toward the Western Lands castle.

Kagome was in the garden with both children. Sango had just stepped inside. Kagome saw a shadow looming over her from behind. She turned expecting to see Sango or Sesshomaru but she was surprised when she saw Inuyasha standing there instead.

" Inuyasha did you need something? I thought you left." She had not expected to see him. She had expected him to be off grieving over the death of Kikyo somewhere. Inuyasha didn't reply. He simply stood staring down at her.

She noticed he wasn't looking at her face. He was looking lower. She realized what he was looking at. Oh No. He wants the Jewel. But if I give it to him I know what he will do. I can't let him have it. What am I going to do now? She thought to herself as she stood never taking her eyes off him and she took a step back.

Out of the corner of her eyes she noticed that Sango had not returned yet. " Rin, Shippo go inside now. I'll be there soon." She tried to keep her voice calm even though she was worried of how things might go. " But Momma." He argued. " Shippo I said go now." She said in a more stern voice.

Shippo and Rin hurried into the castle and straight for Sesshomaru's study. Shippo knew something was going on. Reaching the study he didn't bother knocking he knew Sesshomaru didn't like it but his momma was in trouble.

He started talking as soon as he was though the door. " Lord Sesshomaru Inuyasha is in the garden with my momma and he has a strange look in his eyes. I think he might hurt her." Shippo said between his broken gasp for air. Hearing this he stood quickly, telling them to stay there as he was going out the door.

In the garden Inuyasha was still to say anything. " Inuyasha why are you here? Why are you looking at me like that?" The looks he was giving her started to scare Kagome.

He held out his hand as he spoke. " I want the Jewel Kagome." What he said scared her more. She had a bad feeling why he really wanted it. She hoped she was wrong with what she was thinking. But she didn't think so.

Reaching up she grasp the Jewel in her hand but didn't remove it from her neck. " Inuyasha what wish would you make on it?" " That is for me too know Kagome. The Jewel belongs to me or have you forgotten it was promised to me." His voice was harsh as he spoke. The feeling in her stomach told her she was right.

" You want it to bring her back. Don't you Inuyasha?" There was a sadness to her voice that reached her eyes as they started to fill with tears. " Give me the Jewel Kagome. You have the one you want. I want the one I want back."

A tear falls from her eye as she answers him. " No Inuyasha. You can't have the Jewel. There is only one wish that should be made on it. What your wanting would be a selfish wish and would taint the Jewel. I can't allow it."

" It's Mine! Give it to me or I will take it away from you!" He said almost yelling at her. Sesshomaru stepped out just as Kagome yanked the Jewel from her neck. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru both heard her whisper. " Forgive me Momma." A tear fell from her eyes.

Holding the Jewel firm in her hand her lips start to move. Inuyasha realized what she was doing but it was too late. The wish had been made. Just as the Jewel lifted out of Kagome's hand Inuyasha lunged at Kagome grabbing the Jewel. While his other hand was pulling back to attack.

Using his demonic speed Sesshomaru appeared between Kagome and Inuyasha. Knocking him back and too the ground stopping him from attacking her. "Half Breed you will not touch what is mine."

An voice was heard. " I am Midoriko. Inuyasha the wish is not yours to use. The wish has already been made. Kagome are you sure this is the wish you really want? You understand this will affect you and your time greatly?" The Midoriko asked.

" Yes Midoriko it is." By this time Sango , Miroku , Rin and Shippo had arrived and was standing in the doorway watching what was happening.

" Your wish is truly unselfish. Kagome say your wish aloud for all to hear."

Kagome took a deep breath before speaking. " I wish that humans and demons could live side by side in harmony without fear from each other, no wars, no hateful feeling, living happy in coexistent, one race helping the other as equals for the rest of time."

Kagome heard gasps come from everyone around her. As she looked at them, Midoriko's voice was heard again. " Thank You for setting me free Kagome. So it was wished so shall it come to pass. Let a great wave of power sweep across the Lands telling all far and wide The Jewel no longer excite. "

Kagome smiled weakly as she watched the Jewel vanish and the voice went silent. A great pulsation was sent over all of Japan. Telling all demons the Jewel was no more. Kagome turned and started walking to the manor leaving a stunned group.

" Kagome do you realize what you have done?" Asked Sango as she looked at her friend.

Looking at her friends face she held her head up high and answered.

" Yes Sango I do. I just saved a dieing race from extinction. I have made sure humans and demons will forever be able to coexist. No more wars between them. No more hate of a different race on either side. Naraku will not be able to live in a world such as this. It was the one wish that did the most good for every living creature. In doing so I lost my family for 500 years for doing it. I know what I did." She willed herself not to cry at the lost of her family.

She smiled softly at everyone as she turned to the manor mumbling of needing a bath and time alone. As she walked to her room everyone else stayed in the garden talking of what had just happened.

Sesshomaru was not happy with Inuyasha and his actions. As they argued Inuyasha grew louder. Their argument was broken up as Sango voicing her opinion.

" Inuyasha you don't realize what you just took from her do you? She didn't get to say good-bye to her family now she must wait 500 years to see them again. You stole that from her. You caused her pain again just like you do all the time. When will her pain be enough for you Inuyasha? When?" The anger in Sango's voice could be clearly heard as she thought of the pain her best friend must be going through.

" Humph. Not my fault. I didn't make her make the wish. She did it all on her own." He said as he crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"Yes you did Half Breed. Do you not remember her telling you she no longer trusted you? You made her feel as if she had to do it. You will leave My Palace and Lands or I will have you escorted off My Lands by force." Sesshomaru's voice was cold, hard and held anger in it.

" Fine I'll leave. Come on Sango, Miroku lets get out of here." Inuyasha started to walk off till he noticed they wasn't following him. Turning around he looked at them in question.

" I'm not going Inuyasha, Kagome needs me here. I'm staying with my friend. If that is okay with you Lord Sesshomaru." Sango smiled as she watched him nod his head that she may remain.

" Sango Dearest if you stay so do I." Announced Miroku as he two looked at Sesshomaru for permission to stay. Sesshomaru nodded his head and Miroku bowed to him in gratitude. " We both thank you Lord Sesshomaru for allowing us to remain with our friend."

For two days Kagome refused to come out of her room. She thought of everything that had happened to her in her time in the Feudal Era. As she did this she came to understand most of the tears she had shed was because of Inuyasha and Kikyo.

With this revelation Kagome decided she would forget the past and look forward to the future when she would see her family again. After taking a bath she walked out of her room vowing to move on. She would no longer allow Inuyasha to hurt her in any way.

She knew everyone was worried about her. After all she locked herself away refusing food or to talk to anyone. She knew Sesshomaru would be in his office. As she knocked on the door she heard him call out.

After stepping inside, he looked up and saw it was her. He watched her as she sat down. She could see the worry in his eyes although he never showed it. After explaining why she had stayed in her room, he understood. He too had done something like she had by patrolling his Lands.

Sesshomaru called for Jaken and informed him to tell each of her friend , Rin and Shippo to meet him in the garden. Jaken rushed out to do as he was told. Helping her up he pulled her close to him allowing his cheek to rest next to hers. As he softy whispered in her ear. " I have missed you. Are you sure you are feeling well enough to see everyone?"

They walked to the gardens to await the others.