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"Y-you. . . killed. . . h-her." Sesshoumaru stammered out.

"You bastard. You pushed her in front of you, you'll pay with your soul for this." Inuyasha said, only able to stare at Kagome's lifeless face.

"Stand back." Sesshoumaru told him. Inuyasha wasn't about to let him take her body.

"Do you want her back or not!?" Sesshoumaru yelled with unexpected rage. Inuyasha stood back only a small step, not fully understanding what he meant. But he took out his sword and waved it over her body.

Kagome blinked. 'The blood, where did the blood go?' Inuyasha thought. Kagome sat up and looked around. She turned to Sesshoumaru, who was leaning next to her. He expected her to jump back in fear. But Kagome laid her arms over his shoulders and pulled him down with her.

"Gods Sesshoumaru, I missed you so much. Why didn't you come earlier?" Kagome said, tears falling from her eyes.

"I needed time to think Kagome, time to understand what was happening inside me. Kagome, I must confess, I love you." Sesshoumaru said.

"Okay, hold up, WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON!?" Inuyasha screamed at them, practically scratching himself in confusion. Kagome looked up at Sesshoumaru with a smile. He nodded and released her. Kagome stood up in that beautiful black dress and walked towards him. Kagome took his hand and began pulling him away.

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Kagome led Inuyasha away from the scene, all the way to the God tree.

"Inuyasha, you might want to sit down for this." Kagome told him. He stood still. "Fine, have it your way, but you're not going to like what I'm going to tell you." She told him trying to explain calmly. He nodded.

"Inuyasha, I'm in love with Sesshoumaru." She told him. If he was still standing before, he was on his knees now.

"And, I'm going to be with him. But I know it's my sacred duty to collect the shards. And. . . I want to stay and help you guys, but I also want to see Sesshoumaru. I don't know how it's going to work but-" Kagome tried to explain before he interrupted.

"Who the hell can you love a cold hearted murderer?" Inuyasha asked without a hint of rage.

"Inuyasha, he does things for a reason. He doesn't kill unless he thinks it's okay to. Which it's not, but he doesn't see it that way. He's got a heart Inuyasha, I know he does." Kagome told him. Inuyasha was on the ground now.

"I told you, you should have sat down." Kagome said. 'Inuyasha is actually taking this pretty well. . .'

"Okay." He said. Kagome stammered.

"Just okay?" Kagome asked.

"Well, what am I supposed to say? I'm angry you want to see my evil brother, who happens to be a youkai and hates humans? Smells fishy to me." Inuyasha said. Kagome grabbed the beads around his neck and pulled him to her face.

"I love Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru loves me. That's all you need to know. But I'm going to tell you something else Inuyasha, something you don't even need to know about your brother." Kagome yelled.

"Sesshoumaru's is giving it up. He's giving it all up, so he and I can be together. That's why he sent me away, because he knew it was a choice between who he was then and what he's becoming with me."

"You know why he hates humans Inuyasha? He hates them because they're weak! And because you're half human, and so was your mother." She let him go and stepped back.

"But I have miko power Inuyasha. He's seen that humans can be strong too. He's changing Inuyasha, he is."

"Kagome, I'm not one to fool with love. But all I'm telling you is, watch your back, okay? I think with your power you could handle yourself. Come back when you can. Alright?" Inuyasha said. Kagome ran up to him and threw her arms on him.

"Inuyasha, I was so afraid you wouldn't understand. You opinion means the world to me. I'll be back soon." Kagome told him. Inuyasha actually hugged her back. It felt so good to be accepted by him.

The bushes rustled behind them and Miroku, Sango, Kirara and Shippo came out. In turn, they each gave her a hug (Miroku didn't even touch her butt). 'But I guess he wouldn't with the thought of what Sesshoumaru would do to him. . .'

Kagome went back to the clearing to find Sesshoumaru holding her things and a cloud beneath his feet. She ran to him as fast as her sandals and silk dress would let her go.

"Are you ready to go Kagome?" He asked. Kagome nodded.

Sesshoumaru leaned in and laid a gentle kiss upon her soft lips.

(A/N: thanks for reading all! Stay tuned for the epilogue!)