-NnNn-

Naraku grinned. Finally, FINALLY, he was ready to destroy his opponents. He had observed them for some time now, and knew what he would do. Kagura, who was now looking different than she had when he took her those months ago, when she had found out that she was pregnant, and now, she was clearly showing signs of it. He smirked, knowing Jin would never hurt his pregnant woman. For Inuyasha, he had made a new incarnation just to fight him. Naraku also knew that because Angela had just had babies, that she would not be coming on this battle, leaving Inuyasha vulnerable to Maboroshi. Sesshomaru, who he'd assume would join will be fighting Kanna, and she would not be an easy target. Hakudoshi and his lower demons would fight Kurama and his friends, Yusuke, Hiei, and Kuwabara will be attacked by Kyoufu, his other new incarnation. Naraku's grin became even more evil. 'and that will leave poor Kagome all to me, she will be easy to defeat. I cannot lose.'

-KYkyKYky-

Kurama looked worriedly at Kagome. They were on the road, and just eating dinner and getting ready for sleep, knowing that the next few days will be very long. Kurama looked at their small group; Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, Chu, Rinku, Touya, Jin, Shizuka, Genkai, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku, himself. All allies working together. All with a reason to return to the village alive- Kurama thought of all the people that were in the village waiting for them- mainly, Keiko, Yukina, Shizuru, Shippo, Angela. There was no room for error, they must not fail, or the world could be in danger. But that brought his thoughts back to Kagome, and more importantly, their child within her. 'I must protect her, she is our first priority.' After dinner, everyone found a comfortable spot to sleep, and did that. Kurama was wrapped around Kagome, wishing that he could keep her there, and not endanger herself. For sleep, knowing that the next few days will be very long. Kurama looked at there small group; Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, Chu, Rinku, Touya, Jin, Shizuka, Genkai, Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku, himself. All allies working together. All with a reason to return to the village alive- Kurama thought of all the people that were in the village waiting for them- mainly, Keiko, Yukina, Shizuru, Shippo, Angela. They was no room for error, they must not fail, or the world could be in danger. But that brought his thoughts back to Kagome, and more importantly, their child within her. 'I must protect her, she is our first priority.' After dinner, everyone found a comfortable spot to sleep, and did that. Kurama was wrapped around Kagome, wishing that he could keep her there, and not endanger herself.

Kurama opened his eyes to see that he was surrounded by blackness. Kurama looked around, and a soft glow appeared in front of Kurama, who said, "Are you Kagome's protector? What is your name?" Then Kokoroayake appeared. "Yes master, we are mistress Kagome's protector you designed. We are Kokoroayake." "Well, Kokoroayake, why have you brought me here?" "You have been worried about the protection of Mistress Kagome, and your unborn child." They stated. Kurama believed he now knew why they wanted to talk to him, but he needed to confirm it. "Do you think that we can protect them?" Kurama said to Kokoroayake, "I mean no offense, but I still worry fir them, especially with this coming battle." Kokoroayake was silent, then said, "Master, we swear that no matter what, mistress Kagome and your child shall not come to harm, no matter the situation, we will give ourselves up before she is ever hurt." Kurama nodded. "Alright, I accept your promise, and trust it." Then everything went black...

Kurama opened his eyes, and knew that he was back in the real world. He looked at Kagome sleeping peacefully in his arms, but he knew she would be waking up any moment. And she did, her eyes fluttered open, and she smiled at Kurama. "'Morning Kurama." "Good morning." Kurama replied, and he kissed her. Kagome sighed in happiness, but pulled back all too soon. "Not now, I have to make breakfast for everyone." Kurama then noticed that Miroku and Yusuke were staring at them, and everyone else was just waking up. He allowed Kagome to get up and prepare breakfast.

Later that day, they were getting closer to Naraku. They were now a day at most from him, and they decided to relax, and plan things out. "Okay, so we need a plan. At least a rough idea on what to do." Kagome stated. Kurama looked at everyone, "from what we know about Naraku, we can expect him to let his incarnations and demons fight for him. His demons will be easy- he has many, but they are weak, so it will even themselves out. As for his incarnations, he has Kagura." They all looked at Jin then, and his heartbroken eyes. "You will have to fight her, you just have to keep her from fighting anyone else. Besides- it maybe Naraku's plan to have you two fight, so be careful." Kagome then looked at him. "He also has a girl named Kanna, she is a void. She'll suck your soul from you, but besides that, and being a spy, she hasn't fought at all." Then Inuyasha spoke up. "Then there is Hakudoshi, he isn't anything special, but he does have a barrier, and can regenerate as well." Kurama looked down in thought. I shall take care of Hakudoshi. Everyone else take care of the demons. But then there is Kanna..." Kurama murmured. "I will fight Kanna." Sesshomaru spoke up, and everyone agreed. Kurama looked at Kagome. "Kagome, I think you should stay by my side." Kagome looked at him. "You're kidding me, right?" When he didn't answer, she looked angry. "Kurama, this is my fight too, and I can fight, what about all the training we've done for me to fight?" "I do not believe it is enough, to fight Naraku- there is only one way to defeat a creature that does not die, and I know how. While you could do it, you have not learned how, and I do not think you have enough strength to handle it." When she was about to protest more, Kurama turned to Youko, and gave her a cold, golden eyed glare, which she returned in full power.

"I will not let you put yourself, or our child in any danger." That made Kagome snap up, and reluctantly nodded, holding her abdomen, even though there wasn't anything really there to indicate of a new life, she could feel him inside her. Yes, even so early, she could tell it was a he. Kagome looked at Youko, and submitted. "Alright, I will stay by your side, just don't get yourself killed either." Youko chuckled, "as if I would let a weak half demon defeat me." With that, they began the final leg of the journey; defeating Naraku.

When they got there, he was waiting in a field, with a huge smirk on his face, demons surrounding him, and Hakudoshi on his one side, Kanna on another, and Kagura in the air. "This is it, let's face them." Kurama said before they walked out into the open. Then the demons attacked. Just as they planned, Kurama and Kagome began attacking the lower demons, waiting, since Naraku was behind a barrier. Yusuke and the others were in the thick of fighting, Jin was with Kagura, and Inuyasha, and his friends were also fighting. Then everything changed.

-JIjiJIji-

Jin gasped as soon as he saw Kagura- or for that matter, that she looked like she was pregnant, and his heart squeeze with pain, but he didn't have time to dwell, because she was there, attacking him with her wind powers. They were easy to deflect and dodge, but Jin didn't want to hurt her, so he stayed on the defensive, waiting until he could return to her her heart and free will.

-YyYy-

"This is easy." Yusuke said out loud, the demons were quickly being destroyed, but there were so many of them, so it was slow going. Suddenly, Yusuke saw a male in front of him. A pale, dark haired male with green eyes, and a creepy smile. Definitely a demon. But just as he was about to punch him, he noticed something at the demon's side. Brown hair. Yusuke stopped, and saw that it was Keiko. The demon held her up, and he saw that she was badly wounded, but then he began torturing her in front of him. Her screams of pain were horrible, but for some reason Yusuke couldn't move, couldn't help her. "KEIKO!" He screamed.

-KYkyKYky-

Kurama looked at Yusuke, Kuwabara, Sango, and Miroku, and saw that they were writhing, as if they were stuck but couldn't do anything to move. A scream made him look to his side. Kagome was standing there, a huge gashing slash mark on her chest. It went from her right collar bone, to her left hip. Kurama moved to catch her, but he watched her eyes drain of life. Something didn't feel right. "That's right, this isn't happening, let me out. It's just an illusion." And Kurama did, and as Youko became dominate, he saw that all of the weak demons were gone, destroyed. But in front of him was a male demon. "Who are you?" Youko asked. "I am impressed, you were the only one of your friends to make it out of my illusion, but you aren't human, are you?" "You are right, but you did not answer my question. Now tell me!" The male shrugged, "not that it'll matter, you will die soon anyway, but it's Kyoufu; or fear. I give people illusions of what they fear most, and it works perfectly on humans, but not so much on demons." Youko then ran, and within a second, Kyoufu was dead. He looked at his friends, and they were unconscious. A laugher was behind him, and he saw that it was Hakudoshi.

"So this is the great Youko Kurama that is mated to the priestess Kagome. Well, you may have defeated Kyoufu, but he was just a distraction." when he said that, Kurama realized that Kagome was gone. He then saw her in the barrier that had Naraku. As he was about to run, Hakudoshi moved in front of him. "You may only pass if you defeat me." Youko nodded, and knew exactly what to do. He let his whip go, and watched it hit Hakudoshi. But he then reformed. "Fool, I cannot die by anything. You might as well give up now." And he began attacking. Youko just held back. Waiting.

-IiIi-

Inuyasha saw his friends not moving, but he knew that if he stopped, they would die. Inuyasha had lost sight of everyone else, but he continued killing. Suddenly a flash of red and white crossed his eyes, and he moved before a purifying arrow had hit him. Inuyasha looked, about to rant to Kagome about watching where she was shooting, but his words caught in his throat as he saw someone he thought he'd never see again. "K- Kikyo."

Heh! Aren't I just a demon, leaving it at a cliff hanger, well don't worry, I just know this battle will be long, so I need another chapter to complete it. I am already working on it.