A/N: Well, gomen ne for the long wait again, but I still don't really seem to be flowing with the reviews, however, I am eternally grateful to the seven or so reviewers who reviewed my fic. If there'd been a television broadcast, you would've seen me dancing around with my arms in the air while making peculiar squeaking noises. So sorry if the italics, bold, etc. don't show up. I'm a dimwit and don't know only how to download from notepad, not Microsoft word. WARNING: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS A LEMON.

Chapter 6: Purity

As the screams and light faded, Kagome's barrier dropped. The only ones left in the area were themselves. Shippou sobbed loudly as Sango attempted to comfort him. Miroku held Sango and Shippou to him. Inuyasha dropped to the floor, too stunned to utter a word.

"Why did you leave me Kagome? I didn't mean all those things I said. I didn't mean it. Where are you? I can't see you, smell you… Ashiteru Kagome. I'm sorry." Inuyasha collapsed to his knees as large tears dropped to the ground, splattering and mixing with her blood.

Unnoticed by the mourning comrades of Kagome, a luminescent light began to form from where Kagome and Naraku had been. A small, nearly whole orb rose and hovered high in the sky. The jewel seemed to be emitting a pulse. (I don't remember how far along they were with the jewel so…Kagome gathered shards and when her shards combined with Naraku's shards, it made an almost complete jewel.) Suddenly, pink streams of light streaked toward the jewel. Small fragments latched onto the jewel and were purified. Blood from the evil that the shards had dwelled disappeared; the demons themselves were incinerated as the shards tore form their bodies. Soon, a complete jewel hung in the air. None of the group had noticed it yet.

Shippou raised his head from Sango's arms and froze. The bright pink light shed its soothing rays upon the kitsune. Shippou hopped down from Sango and bounded toward the light. He knew this feeling…this comforting, kind…motherly sensation. "Kagome!" At his shout, they all raised their heads and gaped. The shikon-no-tama was complete. It was calling to its master, its caretaker. The jewel lowered so it was at eye level with them. A hazy figure emerged from beside the shimmering orb. Raven black hair began to solidify. As the figure ceased to be unclear, it was obvious that she was back. Watcher of the shikon-no-tama, Higurashi Kagome. Kagome was an image of purity. In her hand was the Shikon-no-tama. Shippou leapt into her arms with a happy cry. Kagome hugged his small form to her chest.

"Okaa-san, you came back!"

"Aishiteru Shippou, my son." A white glow hovered around her form. Her hand opened, revealing the jewel. It was steadily becoming a lighter color. The light seemed to stream into the miko until it was gone. (The next part is made up by me because…well…just because. ) When united with the true owner, one with complete purity (doesn't necessarily mean she has to be a virgin for life ) and with true miko powers, the jewel would fuse with the miko upon the awakening of her absolute powers. When Kagome unselfishly sacrificed herself to her friends, she fully awakened her dormant power. This sparked the jewel to fully accept Kagome as the right protectress (I don't think this is a word, but oh well.) of the jewel. However, when Kagome died in the process of killing Naraku, the Shikon-no-tama refused to just allow her newfound protector to die. Kikyou could never have been the true protector of the tama because she was filled with selfishness to rid herself of her burdens. She was also not a 'true' miko. Although both Kagome and Kikyou were born miko's, Kikyou only mastered her powers from training while Kagome's came to her like second nature. Kikyou had no inner power whatsoever. ()

A/N: I'd like to mention before I continue that Kikyou is dead. I hate her and she's so annoying to put in fics; no offense to anyone who likes the clay itch. The jewel deemed her not worthy to 'live' anymore when a shard streamed past her. She died a death with excruciating pain. Heh heh heh.

Sango and Miroku rushed to their friends and embraced her. A little later, Kagome untangled herself from the tangle of arms and approached Inuyasha. "Did you meant it?"

"Meant what, wench?" Inuyasha replied gruffly.

"When you said you loved me." Kagome stood right beside him, a hand on his arm.

"Hai." Inuyasha mumbled quickly, uncomfortable with so many around, but not willing to lose Kagome again. He stood, afraid at what her answer would be.

"Aishiteru too Inuyasha." He looked up at her then captured her in a hug.

"Don't you ever leave me again! Aishiteru." He murmured fiercely.

"I won't ever leave you. Never." Kagome tilted her head up and seized his lips with her own. He hesitated only a second before joining the kiss. Her tongue skimmed against his lips for a moment before he eagerly opened his mouth. She ran her tongue along his sharpened fangs, and a shudder ran down his spine. Fiery heat soon consumed the both of them. They broke apart reluctantly. Inuyasha lifted her into his arms and dashed off. Before they disappeared from site, Kagome shouted, "Keep an eye on them Sango! Don't worry Shippou, I'll be back!"

When they disappeared from sight, both Sango and Miroku muttered, "Finally." Shippou stood there, bewildered, but followed them back toward camp.

Inuyasha set her down in a clearing (the one that always seems to appear). They resumed their lip lock. Soon, neither were wearing clothing. As they gazed upon the others' body, they blushed. Heat began to pool in Kagome as she looked at the form of Inuyasha, his arousal apparent. Her heady scent thickened in the air, and he inhaled deeply. Flesh against flesh, chest to chest, they laid on the haori Inuyasha had spread out. Inuyasha groaned at the feel of her heated skin flush against his. He rolled on top of her and sprinkled nips and kisses down her sensitive neck. His lips traveled to her breast and he suckled gently, drawing ragged moans from Kagome. When his fangs grazed her ripened peak, she shuddered and moaned again. After applying the same torture to her other breast as well, he slid a finger into her to see if she was ready. He positioned himself above her and looked at her with his passion filled eyes. His tip rested at her entrance. Using all the control he could muster, he slowly slid his hot length into her. He grunted at the feel of her wet heat tight around him. Kagome gasped. She was expecting a lot of pain; the pain was fleeting, shoved aside by pleasure.

Inuyasha slowly pulled himself from her and was about to slide slowly into her again when she wrapped her slender legs around his waist and raised her hips, driving his stiff length quickly and completely into her. Inuyasha groaned at the heady sensation and began to thrust into her quickly. Their sweat-slick bodies moved in sync as they climbed toward release.

"Onegai. Inu…yasha…faster." Inuyasha complied and increased his speed as much as he could without hurting her. Right before completion, he bit down at the juncture between her neck and shoulder. Kagome convulsed and closed tightly around him at the combined sensation of his pumping and the bite. Her reaction drove him over the edge at the same time she did.

They snuggled together, still joined. Inuyasha could tell she was tired. He could hold on until she was rested. He would wait for her. (I know, I'm such a hentai!) "Aishiteru, mate."

"Aishiteru Inuyasha, mate." Inuyasha grinned. She'd called him mate. He pulled the haori around them and held his mate closer. After taking a quick but thorough survey of his surroundings, he drifted off to sleep.

Owari

A/N: Thanks to all reviewers. I want to end it here. If you don't like it, then review and tell me. I don't seem to have any reviewers who have read all of my fics and reviewed them. Oh well, I love writing for fellow Inu fans. I'm also nearing the end in Mistaken Betrayal. I started work on a sad fic and a crossover about a month ago, but didn't really have time to do much with them. I've also begun a one shot that I'm trying to decide if it should be a lemon or just a sweet fic. ATTENTION: I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how my lemons are so I can decide whether or not to write it as a lemon or a sweet fic. PLEASE review. I can just feel your fingers itching to click that button down in the left corner there. Ok, ok, I can dream can't I?

(1)A/N: Wrapped in the poison cocoon, Miroku tried desperately to maintain the barrier around him and Inuyasha. Kagome arrived with Sango, Shippou, and Kirara. The demon ordered his henchmen to get them. As they closed in and Miroku's barrier began to fall, Inuyasha transformed into a full youkai. He burst from the cocoon and massacres the bad guys even when Kagome yelled to stop. Sesshomaru arrived and fought with him. Etc. Afterwards, Inuyasha is disgusted with himself and tries to wash the blood from his hands. Kagome stays with him and hands him a cloth, which he rejects. SOME OF THE FLASHBACK HAPPENED IN ACTUAL EPISODES, SOME ARE PARTIALLY FROM EPISODES, AND SOME ARE MADE UP. THIS ONE, I SPENT THE TIME TO LOOK OVER THE TAPE OF THE EPISODE AND WRITE DOWN EVERY WORD TO THE SPEECH AND THOUGHT. P.S. To Kei-chan: This is the episode they chose for the episode shown on Sunday Dec. 28, 2003 for the favorite. It isn't, I don't think, the episode where Inu-kun first changes, but after that.

(2) A/N: Sorry for interrupting again, but this is what happened after she said this. This is NOT in her flashback though. Inuyasha placed his right claw on her left hand and thinks: Kagome. I don't remember a thing from when I was transformed. It wasn't like that before. The next time I transform, I might even come after you with these claws, Kagome. Kagome of course, didn't know his thoughts.