A/n: Hi minna-san! Ano . . . I would like to thank the people who reviewed. And I am NOT a BITCH!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, I have a complex about that. I was called a bitch by seven people in one day [only one time in a review though hugs Silver Phoenex7 happily]; does that mean it's true? Any way, I appreciate the reviews. I am bringing Kagome back in this chappie, so no flames, kk? ^-^ Well, hope you like. Oh! Thanks to whoever it was who pointed out that Inu-kun didn't know kaze no kizu yet (blushes)!!! I lost a lot of my reviews. They ran away . . . ^o^. Gomen.
Disclaimer: If it was mine, Kikyou would die a million horrible deaths [no offense to her fans, but she gives me the creeps. She is the true bitch, not me!!!!] and Kagome would end up with Sesshoumaru-sama. Sesshoumaru would end up with Tetsusaiga and Inuyasha would get smarter. Obviously, none of that has happened, so I don't own it.
'thoughts'
"words"
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Sesshoumaru looked on as his half brother began to do battle with Naraku and his old, dead wench. He actually found the affair quite amusing, seeing as Naraku was beating Inuyasha to a bloody pulp and the dead miko was only getting in the way of everything.
'Baka-tachi. I wonder what will happen to Inuyasha's traveling companions if and when he is defeated tonight.' The taiyoukai then picked up another scent, the scent of the priestess who had matched him in battle only hours earlier. 'Interesting. What will you do now, baka hanyou?'
The Demon Lord of the Western Lands watched as Kagome sacrificed herself for his brother, as his brother destroyed the hanyou he was previously losing to, as Kagome whispered her last words in a comforting goodbye to Inuyasha. He couldn't believe what transpired there in the moments past. 'Why would anyone care so much for Inuyasha?! Why her? Why?' A loud howl of despair brought him to the realization that he would never have those questions answered. Kagome was dead. Dead. Death. Tetsusaiga. It brings death. Tetsusaiga, sister sword to Tenseiga. Tenseiga;
It brings life . . .
'I could . . . I could use . . . Tenseiga. Kagome is most certainly far too young to die and she deserves life. Besides, I am curious about a few aspects of her character.' With his mind made up, Sesshoumaru stalked silently out of the shadows and over to where Inuyasha was currently cradling Kagome. The hanyou was too preoccupied to notice his sibling's approach until the taiyoukai was towering over them with sword drawn.
"Go away Sesshoumaru. I can't deal with you right now. Just take Tetsusaiga and leave us alone!" He sniffled but didn't do anything. He simply waited for his brother to take the worthless fang and depart. Sesshoumaru made no move for their father's fang.
"Inuyasha, move. You are in the way," the taiyoukai commanded, his tone impatient yet solemn. Inuyasha glared up at his brother and began to growl.
"Baka Yarou! Do you have hearing problems?! Take that cursed sword you so desire and leave Kagome and I the hell alone!" Instead of complying, Sesshoumaru once again stood his ground. Inuyasha, puzzled by his brother's odd behavior, decided to wait and see what it was Sesshoumaru wanted. "What are you going to do, Sesshoumaru?" His tone was harsh and demanding. It was then that he noticed which sword was drawn. Inuyasha had only heard about the fang that could bring people back from the dead, but he was sure that it was the same one as the blade that rested snugly in his elder brother's grip.
Sesshoumaru smirked as he watched his half brother's movements. He clearly recognized Tenseiga. His smirked only widened when Inuyasha moved away from where Kagome's body lay. Tenseiga began to pulse and Sesshoumaru was able to see the messengers from the world beyond. They were dragging Kagome's reluctant soul to the realm of the dead. [Where do Japanese people believe souls go after they die? Do they all go to hell? There are seven hells in their culture, ne? I am always reading Inuyasha fics and somewhere someone says, "What in seven hells . . ." Can some1 please tell me?] He growled at the sight and slashed Tenseiga through their bodies. The spirit of Kagome looked up at him thankfully and disappeared into her body once again.
Sesshoumaru knelt down next to Kagome's body, waiting and listening for any signs of life. It was then that he heard it. He leaned his head slightly closer to her and strained his hearing.
'It's faint but I hear it. The beating of her heart and the flow of her life blood.' Kagome slowly opened her eyes and looked up at the one who had revived her. She smiled, a true and full smile that could make anyone's heart melt instantly. Sesshoumaru's eyes softened slightly at the sight before him. 'She is so innocent and naïve.'
Inuyasha stared in disbelief as Kagome opened her eyes and smiled at his brother. 'She's really alive!'
"KAGOME!" he cried. He flung himself into her open arms and nuzzled her hair. "I'm so happy that you're okay, Kagome! I don't know what I'd do if Kikyou killed you!" Kagome, who had been enjoying his attention up to that point, pulled away violently, bumping into Sesshoumaru's kneeling form in the process. Inuyasha looked hurt at her reaction.
"Inuyasha, Kikyou did kill me. She shot me in the chest with an arrow," Kagome exclaimed, picking up the miko's arrow that was sitting next to her, covered in her blood. "You're just glad that you can't put my death on that dead bitch's record. In your mind, that walking corpse and your late lover are still one and the same, aren't they?!" Inuyasha's ears flattened and he bowed his head. Kagome sighed dejectedly.
'So, what I said was true. I know he loves her more, but it hurts. At least I know he cares whether or not I die. He did cry for me.'
Sesshoumaru observed the exchange with sadistic fascination. His stupid half brother was getting what he deserved. He stopped enjoying it, however, when he smelt salty tears from Kagome. He hated to see a woman. 'I don't want to see any more women cry. Mother's agony over Inuyasha's birth was enough. I won't stand for the stupid bastard making Kagome suffer as well.'
"Inuyasha, hand over Tetsusaiga. I will consider it payment for reviving this girl," Sesshoumaru commanded boldly, his objective being to change the topic of conversation. He was successful.
"No. Fucking. Way!!!! This sword will never be yours!" the younger sibling bellowed. Sesshoumaru, having expected such a response from his baka half brother, smirked at Inuyasha amusedly.
"It would have been had I decided to leave the girl for dead and listen to your teary commands to take the sword and leave. Now, I demand payment for this deed. How will you repay me?" Sesshoumaru gazed at them intently. Inuyasha fidgeted under the scrutiny.
"I-I'm not gonna give you my sword. Father left it to me 'cause I'm the better son," he tried to yell, but instead only managed a loud whisper. Sesshoumaru nodded once and grabbed Kagome by the throat. Inuyasha tensed, but didn't move to stop him.
"H-hey! What do you think you're doing?! Lemme go!" Kagome screamed. Sesshoumaru gave her a say-another-word-to-me-filthy-human-scum-and-I'll-make-sure-you-are-too-broken-to-ever-come-back-again glare. Kagome 'eeped' and shut her mouth.
"Well, little brother, what do you value more? Tetsusaiga or this girl's life? I can easily kill her again." Sesshoumaru knew what his brother's choice would be. He would choose the sword and then later come to him, asking him to revive Kagome. 'A futile attempt. By then, the Kagome will know how little she means to you and her spirit will be all to willing to cooperate with the envoys of the next world.'
"I'm sorry Kagome, but I need this sword to find the rest of the shards and live out my life dream. And . . . I didn't really expect you to come back anyway. I had accepted the fact that you were gone." Inuyasha gave her an apologetic look, silently willing her to understand. Kagome looked heartbroken. Tears welled up in her eyes and she went limp in Sesshoumaru's arms. Sesshoumaru held tightly onto her unconscious form.
"Inuyasha, you are a fool among fools. You would choose a sword over the one who had the power to awaken it? You may keep the fang for now. Kagome, however, is coming with me." With that, Sesshoumaru took to the air with Kagome in tow. The objecting bellows of his hanyou brother falling on deaf ears as Sesshoumaru sped toward his home in the heart of the Western Lands.
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a/n: So, how was it? I personally think it could've been better, but I'm not a good writer so that's about the best I could do in one sitting. I would really love to get some structured criticism or some suggestions. Reviews help me write this story. So, Please click that wonderful little button at the bottom of the screen! O.O Sad Puppy Eyes
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