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Moments

Chapter Fifteen

They all awoke the next morning feeling reenergized. They knew that this would be their battle at dusk. They also know that some of them might not come back. They took this time to spend their last moments together. Shippo had to relish his new family. Miroku had finally admitted his feelings towards Sango. Kirara was enjoying her new family. Inuyasha loved his new life with his little sister. Sesshomaru and Kagome never could have been happier. They all knew the risk that they were taking and knew that they would have to beat Naraku.

He had done nothing but evil. He had cursed Miroku's grandfather. He had slain Sango's village. He had killed Kouga's kin. He had taken Kagome. He had hurt Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's pride.

Kagome was standing next to a window. Her raven hair swirled around her face along with the breeze. She looked like an angel. She had a smile on her face. But it was one of indecision. Her gaze seemed distant. They still sparkled with a fire though. Sesshomaru was standing behind her. She seemed to not notice his presence. He put his hand on her shoulder. She turned around. Her hair flowing. She gazed at him.

His face was etched in worry. He also had his angelic features. He, with his calm face and cold demeanor, also had a heart. She had melted it was all. He stood tall with his muscular body. With his graceful stride and unrivaled strength, he too, looked like an angel.

Together they stood. It was still morning. Birds chirped in the air. He wrapped his arm around her. They looked like two angels watching over the rest of their friends. She looked up to see Sesshomaru. He was worried about her. He didn't want her to go into battle with him. She gave him a smile. "I can take care of myself you know."

He gave her one of his rare smiles. "I know, but I don't want to lose you." There was an icy sadness that laced his words. "You aren't going to lose anyone." She sounded so reassuring. He wanted to believe her, but he knew that something bad was going to happen. "Sesshomaru, I know how to protect myself. Sango taught me how to use the katana and bow when I was little. I want to be there with you." She snuggled into his embrace. He tightened his hold on her waist. He knew to start an argument with her would be useless. She would never learn of how much control she had over him.

Outside in the gardens were Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango. They had 'til dusk to improve. Inuyasha couldn't seem to concentrate though. Sango and Miroku noticed this and decided to ask. "What is wrong Inuyasha?" He seemed to snap back to reality. "I was just wondering if Kagome could defend herself. She is like a little sister to me and I do not want to see her hurt." Sango smiled.

"Of course she does. I taught her when we were little."

"She is like a little sister to all of us Inuyasha."

"Miroku is right. You wouldn't think that we would approve of this battle if we knew that Kagome would be in danger now would we?"

"Right."

They all looked up to see Sesshomaru and Kagome looking down at them. Kagome seemed truly happy. Though Sango was a demon exterminator she respected Kagome's decision. In all her years of knowing Kagome she had never seen her so happy. Her eyes sparkled. At dusk all of their skills shall be put to the test.

Shippo and Kirara were in an enchanted room practicing. They did not want Naraku to see what they were practicing. Shippo was using his tricks to create images of the gang. Kirara was going around and he would be on her back going unnoticed in the forest. They would be protected by Kagura and Kanna who would also be projecting images. But they would also have to "fight" them.

Kouga, the wolf prince, had just arrived. He had been in the mountains confirming information when he received a letter from Kagome. He rushed over immediately. He had been to busy and hadn't heard of the kidnapping. The moment he arrived one of the servants informed him. Kagome was his best friend. He saw Sesshomaru and was alarmed. The lord of the western lands was here? He saw Kagome and reassured him. After he had calmed down he agreed to help. He had forgiven Kagura after hearing about her predicament. He agreed to first retrieve her and Kanna's hearts. He was currently practicing in his room.

It was almost noon. Dusk wasn't for another four to five hours from now. They were obviously nervous. None of them were worried about themselves however. They all were worried of each other. It was funny really. Naraku had caused them all so much pain. Yet, he had brought them all together. They couldn't live without each other. They had all become so much more then friends. If any of them would die, then they wanted to be together 'til the end. They all wanted to remember the good times.

Kagura and Kanna were in their room speaking. Naraku hadn't a clue. Everything was going fine. Kagura would pretend to battle them and purposely missing. Kanna would be sent in the forest for Shippo. She would pretend to fight Shippo in a projector image. They would obtain freedom at last. She would be able to repay for all of the awful things that she had been forced to do.

Naraku was in his own room dozing off. He didn't even take the time to even think of the battle. He doubted that they would win against him. So why bother when you could relax? This was how he had been all day long. He just sat and looked like he was a real bum.

Kikyo was doing the same. Most of her like she had been spoiled, sadly it didn't change much now that she was dead. She sat toying around with her bow and arrow. She never knew that Kagome had learned how to use weapons. Her mother would not have allowed it. However, just because her mother said no did not mean that her father had said no. He secretly asked Sango to teach Kagome.

On the other hand, the gang was practicing. Sesshomaru practiced the tokijn with Inuyasha who used the Tetsusaiga. Sango was giving tips and sparring with Kagome out of the boys' sight. It would be a surprise. Miroku was talking with Kouga. Shippo was still playing with Kirara. It was almost time............

HELLO MY REVIEWERS! Sorry about my cough second cough outburst there. Well anyways I'm continuing this story. I sent out several polls and I have determined the next story! Well I hope you read that one once I finish this one because it seems better. After all you make more mistakes on the first one right? So I will update soon! If you need to talk to me then just email me! Oh and I deleted the old Important News. Ja ne

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