*Wheeee. Gomen, again for not updating so quickly. My deepest apologies for anyone who had to wait. Not getting too many comments anymore on this, though, so I dunno if anyone's reading this. Please, please comment. I crave them. Anyways, here's the LAST CHAAAPTER. ^^ Enjoy!*

Chapter Nine:

      Inuyasha broke the kiss from Kikyou.. The priestess's kiss had no emotion in it at all, and her lips were far from warm. He removed his hands from her and merely stood there, Kikyou's lips forming slowly into a deep smirk. The hanyou's eyes widened when his mind suddenly began working again.. He'd been under some sort of spell.. He would've never, ever kissed Kikyou in a time like this when Kagome needed help. She could be DEAD for all he knew. Inuyasha charged past Kikyou, giving her only one final glance before rushing into Naraku's castle.

      Kagome, however, had already looked away. Long before Inuyasha realized his terrible mistake, Kagome's heart had turned. The pure power of her love for Inuyasha being broken literally torn her mind. The side of hatred coming up, she'd asked for Naraku's help. He was only too happy to give it, and did so.

He'd shown her to a courtyard type place in the middle of the castle. There, the floor was covered with dirt and it looked like a few bones. Kagome took a slightly nervous glance to Naraku, but was sure as the mental image of Kikyou flashed in her head that she wanted to do this. Her heart was screaming for her not to, but it also reasoned and said she must.

As Inuyasha ran into the courtyard, he spotted Kagome standing a took in a breath of relief. He'd been so worried- Though, he reminded himself he hadn't been worried enough to pass through Kikyou.

Naraku bowed to Inuyasha, standing a few feet infront of Kagome. The hanyou glared with utter hatred as he usually did at this enemy. Kagome's eyes were closed, but she was standing upright. He figured she was alright.

' I believe you've made yet another terrible mistake and fallen into my trap, Inuyasha..' 

Naraku's voice was so secure. He had no fears now. None..

' .. What? The only thing I plan on doing is killing your pathetic ass! '

Kagome's eyes shot wide open when he said this. The iris's of her eyes were completely yellow- Similar to Inuyasha's but with more harshness.. A wind swept up from the youki suddenly surrounding her and her hair flew upwards. Soon her body followed, and she was floating in mid-air. The green kimono with the eye shape flowing as she glowed. Slashes sounded as two purple stripes sppeared on her face, and her hair turned more green than blue-ish black.

            Inuyasha watched in fear.. This, was Kagome..?

            ' K.. Kagome?! '

            He jumped forwards, watching, while Tetsuaiga hung loosely in his hand.

            Kagome's eyebrows aimed downwards towards the middle, causing her to glare at Inuyasha. In a sudden bright flash of gold, silver, and green, came a loud, piercing hiss sound. They becam louder, and louder as Kagome was completely surounded by this light. After it died down, all that remained was Kagome- Iie, Miko no Hebi.

            Snakes were draped over her kimono, hanging out from slits, and from the sleeves. Two ribbons had found their way into her hair, as the snakes lifted their heads upon seeing Inuyasha. They all hissed at once, 'causing the hanyou's ears to twitch uncontrollibly. He was left, basically deaf when they'd calmed down.

            Naraku had stepped to the side, and watch the maginificence he'd created. The creature of hatred, but posesser of power. Two green snakes came rushing towards Inuyasha and he dodged them, then cut them in half. Kagome screamed, clutching her arm as tow large cuts slashed. Where Inuyasha had cut the snakes, Kagome had suddenly been hurt as well.

            Inuyasha looked at Tetsuaiga.. He'd actually cut Kagome with it, though no directly. She looked up, with more hatred and flew at him, slashing a sword that had materialized in her hand to his Tetsuaiga. His mind raced as he fought the woman he'd trusted.. and possibly even loved.

            Miko no Hebi's power was more incredible than any youkai he'd ever met.. Even, possibly, Naraku. Any minute now, Kagome might-

            A loud slash was heard, and then all was silent. Kagome had hit Inuyasha, square in the chest. The metal was still embedded only a few inches into his body, and he cringed, pulling it out and pushing her away. Inuyasha stumbled back holding the wound, but then his eyes flared up. Kagome had actually hurt him. He was.. beyond any words that could describe feeling. They both dashed at eachother, hatred in both pairs of eyes.

            Inuyasha jumped up to Kagome's height ( She was still floating ) and began coming towards her, Tetsuaiga outstretched to hit her heart. There was only a moment he could see swishing of fabric, and then felt the sword plunge directly into Kagome's heart. He jerked violently, letting his eyes close and stared there for a minute.

            '.. In.. .. Inu.. yasha.. '

            His head lifted up when he heard the voice. It was the voice of Kikyou. The priestess had thrown herself infront of Kagome, whom she'd pushed back onto the floor and now lay in an unconscious heap. Inuyasha watched, breathless as Kikyou gave him a small, yet serious smile. Her body began crumbling away and her soul, too, floated away, leaving the Tetsuaiga exactly how it was before he'd started the attack. He landed on the floor, away from Kagome, then began walking towards her. He leaned down and picked her up, stroking her face.

            Kagome flinched when she heard Kikyou's voice inside of her head saying, ' He is yours now. Take care, Kagome. ' She didn't understand. Kikyou hated her, and wanted Inuyasha all to herself. She wanted to keep living, selfishly, and take souls that did not belong to her to use them to energy..

            Naraku stood, apalled. He, for the first time, was without anything to say. He was no longer sure this would work out okay, because he knew Kagome would return to normal after having Kikyou spare her life. In an instant, the evil Naraku was gone with the wind, which whispered harshly at Inuyasha that someday he'd kill him.

            Inuyasha watched Kagome, then looked at her appearance. She'd been so lovely as a human, and sure he'd dreamed of her being a powerful youkai so she could fend for herself but now.. This was not what he wanted because this was not Kagome. Before he could even speak however, her form began returning the normal, and the snakes who'd been nipping at him were fading into dust. Kagome's eyes finally opened and she stared at Inuyasha, speechless.

            '.. I.. '

            Inuyasha hugged her, then pressed his lips to hers, for a brief kiss, however all the passion he'd ever had for Kagome was held up inside of it. She looked at him after this, and held onto the front of his shirt, sobbing. She remembered what she'd done.. How strong her hatred had been. She didn't derserve him, but she knew.. He'd chosen her now. Kikyou had returned to Kagome's body, and she now, for once since Kikyou had been reborn, felt whole. Inuyasha held tightly to his new beloved.

            He knew they'd run into Naraku again, and again. However one day they would beat him. So that no more people would have to be tested, or toyed with. Some day, Inuyasha thought, he'd kill that bastard with his own claws. With Kagome by his side.

*Awww, how'd you like it? I had fun writing this chapter. I'm sorry if it seemed kind of rushed, but I'm on a time limit, here. I wanted to finish this ASAP but then I realized what time it was and had to hurry. I also changed some stuff. Kagome as a youkai is SO FRICKIN' COOL in my head, but it was hard to portray. Anyways, let me know what you think please. This took a lot of time and effort. ^^ Yaay, Kikyabish is gooone, man. Okay, I'm off to sleep now. Please look for more of my stories in the future, if you liked this one! *