Soft amber eyes blinked into the darkness, signifying his return to the conscious world.

'What the... ah yes, I've been had.' He thought wearily.

A large lump had formed on his head as he had lulled in an unconscious state for the passed half hour.

'That despicable Miko CUNT! She will pay for this hold up. I will not be kept a moment longer.'

He tried to pull his right arm free, but to no avail. Kikyo's soul stealers had a tight hold on him and would not see to letting go. He tried clawing at them; he even released his poison into one of their tails. But the creatures didn't even flinch.

"Let go of me now!" barked an impatient youkai lord.

The glowing creatures ignored his commands completely as if they couldn't even hear him.

'This can't be happening.' He thought bitterly.

He sighed and was about to give in to defeat, when suddenly Tenseiga began to pulse at his side.

'Tenseiga is reacting to the soul stealers. It knows I am unable to protect myself. But how can I fight with this useless sword if it cannot hurt or even wound any living thing? Unless...'

Sesshomaru had an idea. He pulled himself up so he could reach the pulsating sword at his hip with his right hand. He flicked the sword out of the sheath and grasped for its handle. He slashed at the floating wormlike demons keeping his hold, and one by one they dissipated into the dark oblivion of hell where they belonged.

Smirking, Sesshomaru set out once again following the scent of his half brother and the psycho bitch that had attempted to bind him to the tree.

(Geeze what is it with Kikyo and trees anyway...lol)

Kagome and Koga had gone back over to the log bench to relax for a while. Koga sat Kagome down on his lap and kissed her neck lovingly.

"What do ya think? I said it would be fun didn't I?"

"I should never have doubted you Love. This has been the best day ever!" she said slightly giggling. She turned and gently nipped his ear, causing him to yip in surprise.

"Kagome, you know that gets me going, you better cut that out before I make a spectacle outta us right here in front of everyone." He teased. Kagome laughed and kissed him.

Suddenly, as if out of no where, Inuyasha landed right in the middle of the party, in front of the fire, his head lowered with his bangs covering his eyes. The fire lit up his golden orbs and it seemed as if you could see the very depths of hell within.

Everyone stopped and grew silent.

"Hello everyone, I hope we didn't ruin the mood, because that would be terrible now wouldn't it." Kikyo cooed innocently as she stepped out of the shadows.

"What the fuck are you too nosebleeds doing here! Especially you, DOG TURD! How dare you lay your hands on my MATE! I was going to forgive you, but since you here and all..." Koga snapped, as he finished his sentence, he lunged at his target.

BIG MISTAKE!

As the two youkai fought, Kikyo made her way over to Kagome.

"Well, if it isn't my reincarnation. Fancy seeing you here, I hope you have been well. What's the matter Kagome, you look scared, don't worry, this will only take a minute, I want MY soul back!" Kikyo bellowed. She grabbed Kagome's wrist, and enveloped the two of them in a soft blue aura.

'Oh no! I can't move again! It's just like when Urasue put my soul into Kikyo's body the day she came back! What am I gonna do! I can't speak! Maybe I'll keep my luck and my soul will come back to me again like it did that day...' Kagome thought as the life was sucked out of her body.

"Remove yourself from my daughter at once bitch!" shouted a smooth voice.

"Kagehiko, how nice to see you." Kikyo said coolly, while absorbing the last of Kagome's soul. She then roughly threw the girl to the ground and pulled out her arrow. "It's too bad you will not live to see her funeral." She growled as she released the arrow pointed directly at his heart.

He waited for his inevitable death,

and he waited,

and waited.

Opening his eyes and exhaling the breath he had held, he saw the arrow stuck head first into the ground, and a tall figure with long silver hair standing before him, sword drawn.

"Go to Kagome, talk to her and keep her warm. The soul is what fuels the body to live, and without it, she looses her will and strength. Do NOT let her die." Sesshomaru growled. "I have some unfinished business to attend to." With that he leaped into the air and sliced through the hollow shell made to look like the once loved Priestess, Kikyo.

At the same time, as Koga and Inuyasha were battling, Inuyasha's eyes came to life. Their dull color brightened and his senses perked up. He stopped. Koga was about to land a blow to his side, when he noticed the changed scent of his opponent. Confusion? What the...

"What the hell are you waiting for Mutt?" Koga asked angrily.

"Koga? What the hell are you doing here? And where's KAGOME! If you've touched a hair on her head, you'll be so damned sorry!" he screamed.

"What are you talking about Pup? Of course I've touched her, we're mates!" Koga screamed back.

"Kagome would NEVER go with you! You're to arrogant!" Inuyasha bellowed. "You're such a liar!"

"You only wish I was lying. Why don't you ask her yourself? She's right over there...hypocrite." He mumbled the last word as he began walking over to where Kagome...lay? 'Ha! He thinks I'm arrogant...'

"KAGOME!!! Father! What happened? Is she okay? YOU!" he said whirling around to Inuyasha. "YOU were the fucking DECOY! You were used to distract me so that I couldn't protect her! I'LL KILL YOU!" He screeched as he lunged at Inuyasha and began strangling him. (The Simpson's...Homer and Bart...lol)

"...Eternal Soul, everlasting life, return to the body from which you came. Kagome is your keeper, your haven, and your shelter. Give her the breath of life and return her kind spirit to us all."

Sesshomaru chanted the last of the incantation and a bright ball of white light appeared and hovered in front of them causing Koga to stop strangling Inuyasha and stare at the Youkai Lord. The ball seemed to be pulling back into Kagome, and just as the last entered her body, she inhaled and her lifeless eyes brightened.

"Koga? What's the matter? Are you Okay?" she asked worried about her lover.

"I'm fine, it's you I'm worried about. You nearly died." Koga said coming to her side immediately.

"I did? Why can't I remember? I blacked out after Kikyo grabbed my arm..." Kagome's eyes grew wide with realization.

"Inuyasha?" she asked as she noticed his presence.

"Ya Kagome?"

"You stupid fucking baka! I can't believe you! What the hell is your problem! Why are you here when where you should be in hell with that bitch of a GIRLFRIEND of yours!" Kagome screamed at him. He winced and covered his sensitive ears.

"Kagome! Can you stop screaming' already! I'm right in front of you! Just tone it down a little." he groaned

"Tone it down! TONE IT DOWN! You try to fucking RAPE me and all you have to say for yourself is TONE IT DOWN!" she screamed, as everyone within ten feet of her fled for their lives.

Her eyes were blazing with anger as she walked slowly up to Inuyasha. She had an animalistic quality to her, almost like a tiger stalking it's prey...then she pounced.

"ARG! SIT BOY! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT! SIT!!!" She screeched at the top of her lungs.

Poor Inuyasha, who had no idea what she was talking about plummeted into the earth at a breathtaking 200 miles per hour. The Inuyasha shaped hole was at least 30 miles deep. Kagome ran up to Koga and began sobbing.

"Where are Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Kirara?" Kagome asked.

"I don't know love, but I promise we'll find them first thing in the morning. Right now, I think we all need some sleep; it's nearly dawn. We just have to close this up and we'll head off to bed." Koga answered kissing her on the forehead.

"Okay Hun, what about him?" she asked cocking her head in Inuyasha's hole's direction. (hahahah! Oops! That doesn't sound right)

"I wouldn't worry too much, we'll throw him a blanket and he'll be okay for the night. It sure don't look like he's coming up any time soon." Koga said trying to get a look down the hole.

"Kay!" Kagome said cheerfully.

"Lord Sesshomaru, I am truly impressed. Not only did you save my life, but you saved my daughters as well, and I am now truly in your debt. If you ever need anything at all, you have my full support, as well as my entire army." Kagehiko said bowing gracefully. "By the way, where did you learn such a spell? You are a youkai, not a Miko."

"Thank you Lord Kagehiko, I am honored. Inuyasha's Mother was a powerful Miko. She taught me some small spells to keep myself safe when I went scouting. I may be calling upon you very soon; I have heard rumors of the southern lands planning to attack the west to improve their power and wealth. Their army is strong, and it will be a bloody battle if it comes down to it."

"I am aware of the rumors, and I will stand fully beside you to defeat the enemy."

The closing ceremony took place and all the wolf packs departed in different directions and the happy couple followed their pack back inside the den for a well-deserved sleep.