OO Ok, Now I gotta get something off me chest. Everyone has been SOOOO great and nice to me. I thank you for that. BUT, I need to rant about something. TT I dun like ranting, but at times, this is needed. Ok, first off THIS IS MY STORY. I AM THE ONE SLAVING OVER IT. NOT YOU. I LIKE MY TIMELINE. I DO know about the latest Inuyasha manga chapters. T.T I DO know that Sesshoumaru saves Kagura. BUT that does NOT mean I have to make my story around that. And since this is older than that chapter, I refuse to. What I am trying to say is: THIS IS MY FSKING STORY AND I CAN DO ANYTHING I WANT!!!!!! ((This was sparked by something I got that upset me deeply. So, I had to feel as if I had to defend myself. Now back to me regularly scheduled story))

.O Sorry for you guys to have to read that....But everyone who has EVER written anything has had to defend themselves. So, ya'll know how it feels when some wanna-be otaku comes up and tells you how to write your own story. I do not have the time or the patience for such bakas. TT That is also why if this feels kinda stressed, it is, I'm still furious.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own the Inuyasha characters, but I DO own my story.-sticks out tongue-

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            Kagura was holding onto Rin, her eyes solemn. "...Rin...You have to listen to me..." She whispered, hugging the shivering child. "I want you to get out of here. No matter what, don't look back. Don't come back to this place. Go get Inuyasha, or Kouga, or anyone. Stay with them."

            "But...what about you?" She whimpered, trying not to cry.

            The elemental was silent for a moment. "We'll come and find you, ok?" She reassured, sounding more confident than she felt. She handed her the small, glowing heart stone and put it in her hands. "....Protect this for me..." She whispered softly, standing up and letting out her fan. Rin nodded, still sniffling. Kagura also nodded before taking a feather out of her raven hair and threw it into the air.

            Rin blinked and almost gasped when she felt something soft under her and flew out a window. She watched Kagura grow distant as the air swirled around her, sending her away from the violence and malice of the dark castle. Kagura watched her move away, praying she was safe. But she would not let her be in such extreme danger. Being just alive in this era was dangerous, but Naraku was a whole different ballgame.

            Sighing deeply, she shivered once. And only once. Her fear was gone. Naraku was no longer her master. She was finally free. But she knew she now could only enjoy it with Sesshoumaru by her side. What was the point of being free if you had no one to share it with?

            She knew the consequences of what would happen if Naraku won. One step, one fall, one falter, would mean not only Kagura and Sesshoumaru's death, but also the ones of every single being in the Warring States Era. She had heard Naraku. But she wouldn't let it happen. Not now. Not ever. Not when she finally had what she wanted.

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            Sesshoumaru watched Naraku warily, panting slightly. The shock from his injuries had started to fade, but now, he was growing stiff from them. One thing was bothering him in the back of his mind, but he had no time to contemplate it. In front of him was his most hated enemy. He couldn't afford to be distracted, not when he knew one slip up, and it was over. He wasn't even sure of the Tenseiga could save him.

            Naraku chuckled again, grinning. "Let me ask you a question...LORD Sesshoumaru..." He said softly. "...When is it that you started caring so much? Why now? You were better off being the cold hearted demon that you are..."

            A weak, but still malicious, growl escaped from the taiyoukai's throat. "You...have no right...to tell me...what I am and should become..." He snapped, coughing again. But Naraku did have a point. When DID he start caring? When did he actually start voicing him emotions? It didn't make sense to him. He had been changing, and he hadn't even known it. It just seemed so...natural.

            Naraku chuckled again. "Ha....You are so pathetic....Letting yourself fall in love with an....abomination....I don't know what's worse....What you did...Or what your pathetic father did....."

            His eyes blazed with fury when Naraku mentioned his father. He squeezed the Tokijin, making it pulsate. "Watch your mouth, hanyou," He snarled, feeling what little he had of his energy start to fade. It wouldn't be long until he lost consciousness. But he wasn't about to let that happen. Not with Naraku around. And not when he didn't know for sure if Rin and Kagura were safe.

            Naraku took some steps toward him, grinning. "Hit a nerve did I...Heh....Just give it up...You're going to die anyway...Not even with your little sword can save you..."

            "Shut UP!" Sesshoumaru shouted, losing his cool and temper. He was too hurt, and too stressed out. He rarely lost him temper, but when he did.....bad things happened. Naraku only chuckled, and his eyes went crimson. He knew he couldn't go into his demon form without risking more blood loss. He snarled at him, his body almost burning with fury. It was all he could do before totally and completely losing it, which has never happened.

            ((Quick note here...OO Is losing your cool and temper the same thing? Gah that medicine ish getting to me...))

            As quick as a flash, Naraku drew a sword and charged forward. Sesshoumaru blinked and barely had the time or strength to bring up Tokijin. The swords clashed together. They knew which was stronger by itself, but the strength of the owners was being tested. And this was one battle that Sesshoumaru might lose more than his pride.

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            The castle wasn't overly huge. It was just dark, and was full of twists and turns. But Kagura knew all of them. When Naraku wasn't using her as a test subject for Inuyasha's attacks, and before she "escaped", she made it a point to know everything about it. She was glad she had too. Time was running out. She could feel it in the wind. It told her of the battle, who was winning, who was weakening, who was about to die.

            It wasn't looking good for Sesshoumaru. But she was not about to give up. She was stubborn, she knew she was, but was not about to let another die because of her. She lost Kanna. "But I won't lose him..." She thought, running down the hallways. Something suddenly hit her. "Why am I running?" She muttered, bring up her fan. "I can just cut my way out!"

            "DANCE OF BLADES!" She shouted, swinging her fan. The dangerous blades cut easily through the castle, blowing a hole through the side. "Hang on, Sesshoumaru-raba....I'm coming..."

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            Both fighters looked up when the blades sliced through the castle. They blinked but Naraku took this chance to attack Sesshoumaru. The demon Lord spotted it and managed to dodge the sword but Naraku slammed his fist into his face. He hit the ground but got back up, panting again. Naraku fought dirty. "Well....two can play at that game..." He thought and felt a sudden surge of energy when he sensed Kagura. She was still alive. And if she was, Rin was.

            Naraku narrowed his eyes in hatred when Kagura could be seen walking out of the dust and remnants of a castle wall. "You...." He snarled while she glared with hate at him.

            Kagura stayed silent, surveying the scene. She spotted Kanna's mirror, and her hatred for Naraku raised more. She saw the blood on the ground, and the way Sesshoumaru looked. His haori was in shreds and caked with blood and mud. He was panting, though he managed to smirk at her. She returned it before walking slowly toward Naraku.

            "Give it up, Naraku..." She said, her eyes glinting. "It's over...You lost...You lost control of me....You can't kill Sesshoumaru....And you lost your shard of the jewel..."

            His eyes widened when it hit him: Rin must have not only got the heart stone, but the Shikon no Tama. His eyes blazed with rage. "You insolent WENCH..." He roared, glowing. "You will pay dearly for this...."

            Kagura let her fan open. ".....We shall see..."

-- The most Insane Parodies yet!—

---O.O Sesshoumaru and the Insane Asylum—

dir:-reading a magazine-

kagura:-walks into his trailer- OO Where's my Sess-kun?!

Dir: At physiatrists....

Kag: OO WHY!?

Dir: O.O I don't know...Something about little people on his shoulders...

--At the...Place...o.O—

Dr: So let me get this straight...Pimp Master Sessh....There are two people who are only your shoulder and constantly argue...

Sess: OO-nod nod-

Dr...they are called Angel and Devil...

Sess:-nod nod-

Dr...But let me ask you this...The Devil smokes Pot and is a pyromaniac.....

Sess: .O he burnt a hole in my kimono...

Dr:....And Your Angel is an Alcoholic and a chain smoker...

Sess: ;-;-nod nod-

Angel: -drinking some sake- Dood....wtf are we –hic- Doing ere...
devil: SHUT UP, ANGEL! I'M TIRED OF YOUR LIP!
A: Shut up man...you're wasted...

Sess:-whimpering-

D: not as much as--- -falls off Sess's shoulder-

Dr: O.O mr.Pimp, I am going to suggest you stay here for a while...

--Final Fantasy Bites—

Kagura:-dressed up as Lulu-
Dir: OO what are you doing?!
Kag: Cosplaying! You should see Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru!
Dir: OO DO I want to?!

Kag: OooOOOO BOYSSS!!!!

Boys:-run in-
inu:-dressed up as Rikku from FFX-2- X3 WHOOOT I AM A THEIF AND I FEEL PRETTY!!
Sess:-dressed up as Yuna from FFX-2- BANG BANG BANG!
Naraku:-dressed up as LeBlanc-- I am SO about to be flamed by Naraku lovers...- Want in on this number, then show me your moves!
dir:-mouth drops open-

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OO Ok..I know this is a cliffhanger. But I gotta get this up before my inspiration ran out! Good news though! I have already come up with a plan for a sequel! Tell your Inuyasha and Kagome pairing Fans! R&R! Drop me an email! Adios!