While the group ate dinner Kagome was thinking.
"Kagome...Naraku why do you think he let Kanna and Kagura go?" Miroku spoke as he sipped his tea.
"He doesn't want any lose ends. He is coming to end this any way he can. There will be no running away or escaping. Naraku will have all the power or none." Kagome spoke as the jewel moved inside her.
"The jewel, do you think he will be able to use it?" Kikyo asked.
"No...as long as I hold my ground the jewel cannot give him true power." Kagome answered.
The group fell silent that meant he would try to take Kagome as well it was his only way.
"This will end with his death and the jewel will be set free." Sesshomaru spoke though the words were still hollow he had no idea how to make it true.
"All you need is the right wish." Kagome spoke smiling at Sesshomaru.
Kagome was already in bed when Sesshomaru walked in. Sesshomaru smiled as Kagome looked at peace here alone where only they could be.
"Those who have come are ready when Naraku does show his face." Sesshomaru spoke getting into bed.
"It wont be enough. The jewel is the key." Kagome spoke.
Sesshomaru reached and took Kagome's hand.
"Kagome when he does come I need to ask you one thing. Give us a head start stay here safe while my men try to weaken him. I know you need to fight but let me try to give you help." Sesshomaru spoke
Kagome could see the love in Sesshomaru's eyes.
"I will give you a head start." Kagome spoke kissing Sesshomaru on the cheek.
The two settled down for the night Kagome's head on Sesshomaru's chest falling asleep to his heart beat.
Naraku floated in his dark cloud holing his jewel the true evil inside talking to him.
"You must be careful for that girl will try to purify us." The malice spoke.
"She wont get the chance once I take over her body we will have her." Naraku laughed.
"Take care demon she holds the jewel with my enemy don't let your guard down." The malice spoke as Naraku took in the jewel once more.
Naraku smiled he sent the Wind and Void to try and weaken Kagome. It was a slim chance but they were no more use to him so their deaths were nothing but a means to an end. Naraku pulled his power and as he crossed the woods his darkness burned the trees to the ground, animals who couldn't get away turned to bones. This was the start of his rule and all those in his way would die.
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Kagome sat with Sango in the large room she shared with Sesshomaru going over things.
"This room is very nice Kagome. Sesshomaru seems different now." Sango spoke looking up at her friend.
"I think it more we found his true self. He doesn't hate humans he just doesn't want to fail like he thought his father did. He says he cares for me greatly. I love him Sango and no matter whats happens I have no regrets." Kagome said with a large smile.
Sango smiled as she could see that her friend was showing hope outside but if you looked inside her eyes you could see that there was a part of Kagome that saw death. Sango hugged her best friend. The two sat together tears in each others eyes.
"Kagome what do you think will happen when Naraku gets here?" Sango asked half knowing.
"He will come for me and the jewel. This battle will go on till the jewel meets at last. I cannot say what will happen to me or to Naraku but I wish for this to end." Kagome spoke holding Sango's hands.
"That is why we are going to give you the chance to end this with your life." Both girls turned to find Sesshomaru at the door.
"That's right you really are going to wait while we try to break Naraku down." Sango spoke as Kagome started to stand.
Kagome smiled as Sesshomaru walked in and then nodded to Sango she would give them time to try but she would not lose them.
Kagome was washing her hair and could hear Sesshomaru already getting into bed. Kagome smiled if she could stay like this she would be happy. She could just stay here and be a girl. Then she shook her head that was not how this would end. Kagome was brought here to save the world and she couldn't stop trying.
Kagome walked out in a sleep kimono and got into bed. Sesshomaru was about to drift into sleep when Kagome kissed his cheek then placed her head on his chest. Sesshomaru put his hand through Kagome's long black hair and took in a deep breath her scent he would miss if he could not save her.
Kagome woke to the castle horns blowing and Sesshomaru was already up. Kagome could see that the grounds outside her window were black and the trees right outside the castle walls were starting to burn.
"He's here." Kagome spoke.
"He is but you made me a promise. I need you to give us time before coming out." Sesshomaru spoke as he placed his spiked chest guard on.
"I'll do my best but you guys cannot put yourselves in too much danger." Kagome spoke as Sesshomaru picked up his sword. Kagome followed her dear demon out into the hall where the others were waiting.
"You better stay in here long enough for me to wipe out Naraku." Inuyasha spoke his sword over his shoulder.
"I will let you all try." Kagome spoke as the group ran outside and she was left alone in the hall.
Kagome was sitting on the bed she could hear the sounds of the army fighting against whatever Naraku was tossing at them. Tears started to fill Kagome's eyes. This was not what she wanted when she came here so long ago. Kagome held to the jewel as it came to her palm.
"I want to end this...I have to stop him before he burns this world to the ground." Kagome started to cry her tears falling onto the jewel.
"Are you willing to do anything to stop this" Kagome looked down as a female voice came from the jewel.
"Yes." Kagome spoke as from the jewel a form appeared.
Kagome took a deep breathe as the great miko stood before her the one who's soul created the jewel. She stood and a soft smile was on her face.
"What it takes to stop the demon you call Naraku means the jewel must become whole while half is filled with life while the other is pure malice. When forced to join the malice will pull this Naraku into the jewel body and soul to protect it from the inside. There is a catch you have joined with me and as such when the jewel is forced together...
"I will be pulled into the jewel as well." Kagome cut the great miko off. "I understand." Kagome stood as the jewel entered her palm.
Sesshomaru held tight to his sword as Naraku sent puppets down to fight in his place. Sango was up and tossing hiraikotsu wiping puppet after puppet from sight.
"Sekitei, Mizu lead the men push this demon back!" Sesshomaru ordered as he stood he could feel Kagome and she wouldn't stay back much longer.
Sekitei pulled the earth and sent it flying towards Naraku up in the clouds.
"Nothing will stand in my way." Naraku spoke as his tentacles took hold of the earth and aimed for Sekitei.
Miroku saw the rocks and he wasted no time. He opened the wind tunnel and pulled the stones from Naraku's grasp. Miroku turned back to try and pull Naraku down when the poison bugs appeared. He held tight he couldn't take them in not yet.
Inuyasha jumped from behind sword held tight no Kanna meant he could sent his attacks.
"Wind Scar!" Inuyasha yelled letting the sword fly.
Kikyo pulled back her arrow filling with a great blue light. Once the wind scar was flying her arrow joined it. The arrow flew with the wind scar swirling around it. Everyone watched as it came close to Naraku who did not move. The arrow hit the cloud Naraku stood on. Naraku fell landed on the ground. The group felt the vibrations from his demon aura.
"This wont end well. Kagome will be mine and then the jewel." Naraku spoke as his body changed so he was covered in spikes.
"Never. Kagome will never be yours!" Sesshomaru held his sword ready to send another attack.
Kagome walked out just as Sesshomaru was pulling his sword Kagome could see those already dead and her heart couldn't take it any more.
"No!"Kagome yelled as she ran to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru stopped as Kagome took hold of him. She had been crying and Sesshomaru could see a light inside her eyes.
"I love you lord Sesshomaru. I am happy truly happy. I trust you more than I trust myself." Kagome spoke then kissed Sesshomaru. "Please forgive me." Kagome spoke into Sesshomaru's ear as she pulled back.
Kagome jumped away as she started to glow. When Sesshomaru reached out for her he felt her power pushing him back.
"Kagome!" Sango screamed as Kagome started to walk towards Naraku.
Naraku smiled Kagome walked to him no weapons in her hands. He felt his heart craving to touch her. Kagome was getting closer when Kikyo let another arrow fly but as it came close to Kagome it fell to the floor. Kagome kept walking.
"What the hell is she doing?" Inuyasha yelled as he watched Kagome now inched from Naraku.
"Stopping Naraku." Sesshomaru spoke putting back his sword.
Kagome was now face to face with the monster who could only smile.
"You came back to me." Naraku spoke as a hand pulled Kagome closer by her waist.
"This will end Naraku." Kagome spoke as she was looking for his jewel.
Kagome knew that she would hate what she did next but it would allow her to find the jewel. Kagome pulled her lips to Naraku's. Naraku was in shock but pulled Kagome closer his human heart lost for a moment. Kagome was letting her mind race till she finally found it.
"What the hell?" Inuyasha let out as they watched Kagome kiss Naraku.
"What better way to catch him off guard." Sango spoke tears running down her face.
Kagome waited then before Naraku knew what happened she pushed her palm into Naraku's chest. Naraku pulled back fear taking hold. A bright light started to break out as Kagome pushed harder. Then an explosion of light sent Kagome and Naraku to the floor. Everyone looked up as the jewel joined together. Kagome felt the tears as she turned back to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru ran to Kagome his heart knew that something was wrong.
"Please forgive me." Kagome spoke again
"I forgive you my love." Sesshomaru spoke placing a hand on Kagome's face.
"What have you done!" Naraku screamed as he got up.
Kagome did not turn as Naraku was about to reach out to her. The jewel flashed and a black light took hold of Naraku.
"I told you to never let the guard down." The malice spoke as it pulled Naraku in.
That is when the group realized what was going on. Sesshomaru pulled Kagome to him.
"Why" Sesshomaru asked.
"This is the only way to stop him. I leave it to you to destroy the jewel." Kagome spoke as the two kissed once more.
A bright light took hold of Kagome and she faded into the jewel. The jewel finally sealed together and fell to the ground. Sesshomaru reached out and took hold of the jewel.
"I will not fail you Kagome." Sesshomaru spoke as he turned to his castle and walked in.