Disclaimer: Inu-Yasha doesn't belong to me. I wish it did though because then everyone in the U.S. would be caught up w/ the series. (For the people who can't watch fan-subs on the internet)
A/NL I'm REALLY sorry for not updating sooner. School takes away so much of my time now. L Plus in my English class I used this for my short story, but I had to rush the ending to get it done in time. So sorry if this seems rushed to you.
Chapter 5
The Inu-Yasha group traveled in the direction of Naraku's castle. Sesshomaru had told them the direction after he had gone to see it himself. It seems that Rin had been kidnapped and Sesshomaru was out looking for her. "We're close. I can sense the strong presence of Shikon shards." Kagome said. Inu-Yasha nodded. "Naraku's scent is faint, but there's no mistaking it."
"I can't believe it. We are finally going to see Naraku and settle this once and for all. My Wind Tunnel is starting to get bigger." Miroku said, massaging his right hand.
"We all want to get him. He has hurt us all in painful ways and we won't just stand by and take it." Sango said determined. There was silence for the remainder of the trip to the fortress. Just as Naraku's castle came into view, a giant demon approached the group. Before the large demon could do anything, Kagome drew one of her arrows and killed it. Then a faint outline appeared in the dust. It was Naraku, the person everyone wanted revenge on. "Inu-Yasha, Miroku, Sango, what a pleasure to see you. Have you come to die?" He said in his cold voice. "We're here to see you die Naraku!" Miroku shouted. Naraku just laughed. "Fools. Do you think you can possibly defeat me?"
All this time, Kikyo had come up behind Kagome and Shippo and stole them away. She and the soul collectors bound the two and carried them off a little ways behind a tree, but still in view of Inu-Yasha, but they were too busy with Naraku. Kikyo stood in front of Kagome. "You don't know how long I've been waiting for this. You will die, I will live and Inu-Yasha will be mine." She laughed evily. Kagome looked around quickly. Then she spotted the bow and arrows that Kikyo took from her. She quickly thought of a plan. "Ha, there's a couple of falters in your plan Kikyo." Kagome smiled. "For one, Inu-Yasha is not in love with you anymore and two," she broke free of her bonds using her spiritual powers and snatched up her bow and arrow. At this time the Inu-Yasha group had turned in time to see the two, "You're not going to be around to savor your victory." Kagome drew the bow and shot it at Kikyo. It hit her squarely in the chest. Inu-Yasha bounded up to Kagome. "Inu-Yasha.. why.?" Kikyo strained. Inu-Yasha looked at her. "I'm sorry Kikyo. When your body was remade, you became an evil and hateful person. I don't love you anymore and I'm sorry it had to come to this. Goodbye." He said. Kikyo looked at him one last time and died. (Ding dong the witch is dead!!!!!!) (is it possible for her to die again?)
Sango, Miroku, and Inu-Yasha stood in front of Naraku. "Now it's your turn." Sango said. Naraku smiled evily. "Do you really want to do that? You know that to finish the Jewel, you must have ALL the shards. You can't forget one that is sustaining your brother's very life."
Sango gasped. "How dare you. Kohaku WILL live and I'll see that you never hurt him again! Hiraikotsu!!!!" she shouted throwing her weapon at him. It sailed through the air and hit Naraku in the back. He lightly brushed it off and sent it flying back to Sango. It almost hit her if not for Miroku thrusting his staff in the path of the boomerang. "Hmph, impressive." Naraku said. He did his Illusionary Death attack, but Inu-Yasha drew his Tetsaiga. Inu-Yasha sliced through the roots and Miroku used his spell wards on them. The roots instantly disappeared. Naraku was steaming mad now. Then out of nowhere a whole slew of demons came behind him. "Feh," Inu-Yasha said, "You think that'll stop us?" He leaped up for the attack. "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!" he shouted shredding the first wave of demons to bits. Kagome was off on the cliff and aimed her bow and arrow. She pointed it at Naraku and let go. "Please HIT!!!" she pleaded. It took off his right arm. Naraku looked at Kagome. Then, Inu-Yasha used this to his advantage and used the Tetsaiga's ultimate attack. "Bakurya!!!" he yelled and in a rush of air and energy, Naraku was reduced down to nothing except the Shikon jewel and a heart. The heart of his human form Onigumo.
"We..did it!" Sango yelled hugging Miroku. Suddenly Miroku's right had felt strange and when he released the cloth, the hole in his hand was gone. Kagome went over to where the jewel shard was. She picked it up and it was instantly purified. "There are 6 pieces missing. We have 5 but, Sango, your brother has the last one." Kagome said trailing. Sango looked deep in thought. Then out from the fortress came Kohaku. He looked dazed, as if he just woke up. "Sango? What are we doing here?"
Sango looked at him and tears formed into her eyes. "Kohaku, you remember me? Do you remember what happened to father and the other demon slayers?"
He looked down and said, "Yes."
"Oh, Kohaku!!!!!" she said running up to him and embracing him. "I was afraid I was going to loose the only family I have left. Don't worry, you couldn't help yourself. I think father has forgiven you a long time ago."
"Oh, Sango." He cried into her arms. Suddenly there was a small ping and the jewel shard came out of his back. "Kohakunothing will ever separate us again." Sango whispered.
Kagome put the last Jewel shard into place. She handed it over to Inu-Yasha. "Well, what are you going to do with it?" she asked. "Is this the end? Will he choose to be a full demon? Will he leave me forever?" she thought. He looked hard at the Jewel. "I want, to stay as I am."
Kagome looked at Inu-Yasha, confused. "But- I thought.." she started.
"What become a full demon and forget about you, the love of my life? I think not. I'd rather stay the way I am and please you that way."
Kagome's eyes watered up. "Oh Inu-Yasha." She sighed and embraced him. "So what's going to happen to us?"
"I don't want to leave you Kagome. I don't ever want to have to let go of you. I want you in my life forever. Can't you stay here? Or stay here, but go back and forth? Or anything, so we won't have to be apart."
He said it so sadly, that Kagome's heart ached. "Inu-Yasha? I know what to do." She took the Jewel from his hands. "I wish to be where my heart desires. I want everyone to be happy with the outcome of whatever happens, here and in my world." Suddenly she felt different. She had become a hanyou like Inu-Yasha! "Kagome, you would do this, just for me?" he asked. Then he embraced her. "Thank you."
"I want all of us to be happy. We never have to go through pain like this again." Kagome whispered. Inu-Yasha took her into his arms and the two of them kissed.
A/N: Ok, I wanted this to be a lot longer than 5 chapters, but once I wrote the ending, I can't think up of an alternate one. So sorry the story is so short, but I'll try writing some more stories too. Thank you all for reading and reviewing! I think my first story was a hit w/ you guys so I'll write more stories. ^_^ Please R/R!!