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Kagome's body lay in Yusuke's arms. He stared in horror.

"Whdone?" He hugged her close, tears in his eyes.

"Kagome"

Suddenly, he felt something rip through his back, tearing his skin. He gasped in pain and turned to face the attacker. When his eyes befell a former friend and ally, Hiei. His eyes were red with rage. His sword was drawn dripping with Yusuke's blood.

'This isn't good'

Weakly, Yusuke set Kagome down on the grass and slowly stood.

"What the hell was that for?!" He shouted.

No words came from the demon's mouth. Yusuke knew he would attack again, and this time, for the kill. He was too weak, already. Another blow might be fatal.

Right as Hiei was about to move, a bright purple light flashed in the air and struck Kagome. She began to rise into the air. Something strange followed, time, as we know it stopped. Everything stopped, except for Kagome. She continued to rise and then was engulfed in the light.

Kagome opened her eyes; everything was foggy. Though the strange atmosphere, she felt peaceful. A shadow formed in front of her. Wait! Wasn't she supposed to be dead? WasWas this heaven?

"Welcome, Kagome, Miko of Time." A woman's voice spoke. (A/N: Don't laugh, even if it reminds you of a Zelda Game : b)

"WhoWho are you?"

"Hmm, you wish to know?"

She nodded. The woman stepped out of the fog. She was beautiful; she appeared to be a little older than Kagome. Her hair was a soft auburn and reached her thighs. Her eyes were deep blue. She wore green robes, but what appeared to be armor on top of them. Her face was kind and gentle.

"Youlook so familiar"

The woman smiled.

"I would expect. Iam Midoriko."

Kagome gasped in shock. The woman in whom the Shikon No Tama was born from was standing just feet from her.

"I have come to you in your hour of need."

"But I'm dead, I mean"

"Life is not full of second chances, it is a lucky thing when one passes by."

Kagome nodded.

"But what can I do?"

"Your work is unfinished. You can use the Shikon No Tama to complete it. Through the road seems long and foggy, it does not end yet, unless" she paused, "you give up. Is that what you wish?"

"No! I want to live again!"

The older miko nodded.

"I have more to tell you, still. Do you feel anabsence?"

Kagome was taken back but thought hard, and then it hit her. She couldn't feel her child's presents.

"WWhere is my baby?!?!" she cried as she grabbed her arms around her stomach.

A solemn look over came her face.

"I am truly sorry, but that child was mere trickery. You were never pregnant. It was Naraku's doing and as soon as you died, the spell disappeared."

Kagome stared at the ground in silence.

After a while she spoke up again. "Do you know what happened to Yusuke?"

"Hai, I do. In short, he was placed under a spell and mated with Keiko, who was possessed. I am sure you know the bond of a mate, even if it is not desired."

She held back tears and nodded.

"Hai, until death, they will be together. Their spirits are intertwined"

Midoriko nodded in a silent reply.

"Ummdo you know what happened to Inu-Yasha and my mother and everybody?"

"There are in Naraku's captivity. When we are done, you must make haste and defeat him."

"Haihow?"

"The strength will come to you."

She sighed deeply. So much had happened, so much was yet to happen. It would be the longest night of her life.

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"Alas, my time draws to a close. Yusuke and Hiei are in a match to the death-"

"WHAT?!?!?!"

"You shall see. I shall hold my bind on them as long as I can till Naraku is killed."

"What bind?"

"You shall see."

Again, Kagome sighed deeply taking everything.

"I'mready." There was a bright flash. Everything disappeared. Kagome opened her eyes. She was on the ground. Next to her were Hiei and Yusuke frozen in position. Though curious, she knew her first priority was Naraku. With her demon speed, she ran through the forest till he was in sight. Focusing her energy, she waited for it to come, and it did. Image flashed in her brain, everyone that had ever been hurt by Naraku, countless villagers, Inu-Yasha and Kikyou, her mother Everyone was giving her their strength. She could feel her power growing to more than anything she ever could conceive. In seconds she was infront of Naraku, who was shocked from her sudden resurrection.

"It has gone on to long, Naraku. Your time has finally run out, and nothing or no one can save you."

She focused hard on the energy she had gained. Her hands were hot with energy. Not being able to hold the energy anymore, it escaped her fingers in a bright white light. She heard his screams of pain right before she blacked out.

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As soon as Naraku died, Keiko collapsed on her hands panting hard, sweat all over her.

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Midoriko was working hard on Hiei and Yusuke. She first released her bond on Yusuke.

A frozen Yusuke shook his head.

"What was that?"

He released Hiei was infront of him about to attack him again. Though slightly weak, he felt mostly normal and noticed that his wound was completely healed. He pointed his finger at the fire demon.

"SPIRIT GUN!"

A split second before it hit him, Midoriko released her bond on him. Hiei flew through the sky and against a tree.

Yusuke glanced back at where Kagome's body had been "seconds" ago. But he found nothing. Frantic, he looked all around. That demon, the one he had been following, must have taken her! He ran as fast as he could.

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Hiei opened his eyes to see Yusuke sprint from where the two had been. He couldn't remember anything. What was going on? The last thing he remembered was almost being killed by that demon and having Kurama help him back. Then everything else was black. He scowled, and followed the panicked Yusuke, unbeknown to him.

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Kagome was once again on the ground. She pushed her self to sit. Looking over, she saw a shaking Keiko rise. Just then Yusuke burst through the clearing. His eyes first befell Keiko. They stared at each other for sometime. She made a step for him and he took a step back.

"Yusuke"

"Keikois thatare you back to your old self"

She broke out into a run and flung herself in to his arms crying hysterically.

"Shhhhh"

"YusukeI was so scared" she sobbed.

He held her close. Hiei watched from a near by tree in disgust. How could someone who was with another woman do that to her, while she was standing right there?! It was revolting.

"Keikolets go home." He had been to bombard by Keiko to think of Kagome.

She looked up at his face. She was his mate, they would be together forever. Softly she smiled, though her eyes were filled with tears.

"okay."

They turned to leave. Kagome stunned at what had just happened. She knew it would though

Midoriko's voice came in Kagome's head.

'KagomeI have endowed you with all of my powers. Use them wisely.'

'Thyou.'

Yusuke and Keiko turned to walk away, when Yusuke just happened to look back. There he saw Kagome on the ground looking at him. Immediantly, he stopped. Kagome bond Keiko. Their relationship wouldn't work if she saw him coming to her like this.

"KaKAGOME!"

"YusukeSTOP!" He halted.

He looked at her with mixed confusion. "go" she whispered.

"Huh?"

"GO!" She yelled at the top of her lungs.

"But"

"Yusuke, I loved you, and you will from now on be a dear friend to me, but you and Keiko have mated. I don't want to hurt her or anything. You made a sort of promise to her to be with her, now follow through with it."

"What the hell? I do what I damn well pleas-"

"GO!" she shouted again.

He looked her in the eyes. This was what she truly wanted. Slowly, he turned back around in defeat and made his way to Keiko. As soon as he was next to her, Kagome released her bond. The walked off together.

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When they were out of site, Hiei jumped down from the tree. Kagome didn't notice, she was deep in thought. Her world had fall aparteverything. What was she going to do? Hiei made his way to her. He didn't need to read her mind to know what was going on. Thoughts crossed his mind that agitated him such as: she is so beautiful, she shouldn't have to feel pain like thatThat got him mad. Why did he have to think about that stuff? He sighed deeply. Why couldn't he get her off his mind?

Kagome was still lost in her thoughts. Everything seemed hopeless. Suddenly, she noticed a hand in front of her. Slowly, she moved her head up. It was Hiei?!?! She looked at him questionably. He had his hand extended, with his other on his hip and his face turned away. Waswas this her second chance. Even if he was just a friend, he was like hope to her. She smiled and lifted her hand to his. When they met, he flinched, not truly expecting she would take it. After helping her up, he looked at her, then unlike his usual character he smiled. Not a big fake smile, but a genuine smile. Kagome could feel herself blush. He was rather cute when he did. She wasn't sure what was going to happen, but as Midoriko said, "the road does not end yet." Life would get even crazier, unbeknown to them, but that is a different story. This story ends here. And so while still holding hands the two walked out of the forest to whatever waited for them. But somewhere deep inside of both of them, they knew it would be all right. Somehow

Fin.

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I AM GOING TO DO A SEQUEL!!!! So please don't get mad at me. I will even when I get around to writing it post the title and whatnot on this story as so you all can see. I encourage you to read it. Please ask any questions you had about this story and I will try to answer them in the sequel. I must say it was ver confusing. I barely understand it : b. I am sorry, I had planned on a different pairing, but things changed and I stumbled upon this. It will be interesting if they stay that way in the sequel. Thank you sooo much. I have truly enjoyed writing this, and now I will bid you farewell.

Yusuke: You mean we're done?!?!?!

Me: **nods**

Kagome: II can't believe it.

Kurmaru: Yes, it seems as though time has elapsed quite quickly

Inu-Yasha: ugggggg my head hurtsI missed it all?!?!

Kuwabara: Can I come now?!?!?

Me: NO! **smiles**well

Kikyou: That wasn't Inu-Yasha

Me: DID YOU REALLY TRY TO DRAG IAN TO HELL?!?!

Kikyou: **glare**

Ian: So what did I miss?

Me: You weren't in hell?

Ian: NoooooooI was watching The Simpsons

Me: For almost two months?!?!?

Ian:no comment

Yusuke: So this is the last time we will do this?

Me: Until the sequel.

Hiei:

Everyone: THOSE ARE THE FIRST WORDS HE HAS SAID IN ALMOST 24 CHAPTERS.

Hiei: hn

Me: Well, from all of us at my secret lair. TTFN! But just for now, we will return, promise.

LUV YAH!