Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha. I only own the name, Sherumro.
Letting go The next morning, Kagome woke up first. She put on her school uniform and went downstairs to her phone. She called up Hojo and told him that she couldn't go with him on Saturday. Inuyasha was awake and he didn't move. He listened to them talk. In the end, Hojo would take her to the movies next time.Kagome sighed and said to herself, "Thank goodness that's over. Maybe I should tell him I'm taken by someone else." She looked at Inuyasha.
Inuyasha thought, "To bad Hojo. Kagome belongs to me."
Not knowing that Inuyasha was awake, Kagome went to wake him. He pretended that he was asleep the whole time. Kagome noticed that he was back to being a Hanyou so that meant he wouldn't be as nice as he was as a human.
"Inuyasha, it's morning. Time to wake up," Kagome said shaking him back and forth.
Inuyasha turned and looked at her saying, "All right already. I'm awake."
"Sorry. I'll go get you're clothes so you can change, k?"
"Um.... O.K."
Kagome ran and got Inuyasha's regular clothes.
"Hm. They are still a little damp."
She went back to him and handed him the clothes.
"They are still a little wet. Is it O.K. with you?"
"Yeah! No problem. Thanks a lot for washing them for me." Inuyasha took them with a smile.
"No problem," Kagome said making her way to the kitchen, "I'll make us something to eat."
Inuyasha changed into his clothes and sat down in the kitchen. Kagome was making waffles.
"Here you go," Kagome said as she put down a plate with two waffles in front of Inuyasha.
"Thanks. Will you be going to school today?"
"Nope. I'm going back to the feudal era with you," Kagome answered.
"All right!!!"
They ate quickly. Kagome took the plates and put them in the sink. She ran upstairs to get her giant backpack and she also came down with a paper and pencil.
"One second."
"Let me hold that for you," Inuyasha said with his hand out.
"Thanks," She said while giving him the backpack.
She wrote a note for her mom saying....
Mom,
Inuyasha came here last night to get me to go back with him to the feudal era. I went back today. Just letting you know that I was home. Love you.
Kagome. XOXOShe returned to Inuyasha and went back into the well. As they came out Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Kirara greeted them.
"Kagome," Sango said while hugging Kagome.
"What happened," Miroku asked.
"Yeah," Shippo added.
"It's a long story guys." Kagome sat on the well.
Then Inuyasha picked up Kikyou's scent. He gave a look to Kagome and she knew instantly what he meant. Kagome got up and climbed on to Inuyasha's back. He ran towards Kikyou's scent and Kagome started to get a little headache. Inuyasha was fixed on getting to Kikyou and didn't really pay attention to Kagome. Kikyou was by the same tree where she tied Kagome up to. Inuyasha put her down gently and walked over to Kikyou.
"Kikyou," he said calmly.
"I see you brought Kagome back," she said while looking over his shoulder at Kagome.
"Yes but I need her here with me and you need to know something. I have feelings for you and you know that. I know you still love me. But you are no longer of this world, Kikyou. I'm sorry but I choose Kagome."
Kagome fell to her knees as her headache got worse. Sweat slid down her face and she grabbed her head. She heard a voice within her head.
"Go ahead, kill Inuyasha. He has gone to Kikyou once more and is making you watch him choose her. Kill him now, Kagome."
"Get out of my head," Kagome whispered so Inuyasha wouldn't hear her.
Back to Inuyasha and Kikyou....
"So you want Kagome... I see. Wait, something is wrong with her."
Inuyasha saw Kagome in her condition.
"Kagome! What's wrong?!!"
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha but all she heard was that voice.
"Kill Him!!!!!""Na-Na-Naraku."
"Naraku?" Inuyasha bent down to Kagome. "Tell me what's wrong."
Kagome was lifted into the air as the sky darkened. Inuyasha was pushed back by an evil aura that surrounded Kagome. Kikyou went over to Inuyasha to help him out. A demon jumped out of nowhere into Kagome's chest and took over. Her eyes glowed red. In her mind, Kagome was in her own era. It was as if everything that she went through with Inuyasha never happened.
The demon landed on the ground and looked at Inuyasha and Kikyou. An evil smile came across her face (Kagome) and she spoke.
"Inuyasha. You pathetic Hanyou. I am Sherumro. I have taken over Kagome and she will do what I want. Finding the shards of the Shikon No Tama will be easy now. If you even think about saving her, I will kill her from the inside out and I'll make you watch."
Sherumro called a flying demon and jumped on its back to Naraku's castle. Inuyasha stood up and became really pissed off.
"First Kikyou and now Kagome. I'll kill that bastard. I SWEAR I'LL KILL HIM!!!!"
"Inuyasha, I shall come with you. Naraku must pay." Kikyou picked up her bow and arrow.
"Right!"
Kikyou got onto Inuyasha's back. He followed Kagome by her scent though it was slowly fading. Sherumro was gaining control of her body very slowly. She had two days before he completely took over and killed Kagome. The demon went through Naraku's barrier and into his castle. Inuyasha stopped right in front of it.
"Master Naraku," Sherumro said as he bowed in Naraku's presence.
"Sherumro, I see you were successful."
"Yes master but the Hanyou has followed me here. He is waiting."
"Then go greet our guest. Once you're done with Inuyasha, go find more jewel shards of the Shikon No Tama." Naraku looked out his window.
"Yes master."
Sherumro made his way out of the castle and to the barrier. Inuyasha put Kikyou down and un-sheathed Tetsusiga. He tried the Wind Scar but it was un-successful. He slashed at the barrier foolishly. Kikyou saw how much Inuyasha loved Kagome. She smirked.
"Inuyasha was like this with me. Trying to kill Naraku for me and I only hated him for everything. I was a fool and now he is going to lose Kagome to Naraku as he lost me. I refuse to let him go through pain once more."
Kikyou took her sacred arrow out and aimed for the barrier.
"Inuyasha, MOVE!!!"
Inuyasha jumped out of the way as she shot her arrow, penetrating the barrier. But the whole barrier wasn't supposed to go down. Only a piece. Through the dust Inuyasha could see a girl walking towards him. It was Kagome but her eyes weren't red. She ran into Inuyasha's arms.
"Inuyasha!!!!"
"Ka-Kagome?"
"INUYASHA! That is not Kagome. It's Sherumro!" Kikyou ran towards them.
"What?"
Her eyes glowed red once more as Sherumro pushed Inuyasha away, scratching his face.
"You fool. You're so easy to deceive. Muhhahahahaha!!!"
Kagome was fully equipped with arrows. Sherumro pulled one out and aimed for Inuyasha's heart. Kikyou was close by as she pushed him out of the way. Sherumro shot the arrow at Kikyou since she was in the way. The arrow was black and it pierced through her skin.
"That woman is as foolish as you are, Hanyou."
"KIKYOU!!!!!"
Kikyou fell to the ground still alive but only for the moment. Inuyasha crawled over to her and put her head on his lap.
"I-Inuyasha.... I'm dying. You must save.... Kagome. I love you."
"Kikyou. KIKYOU!!!!!"
Kikyou's body became hard clay and broke in Inuyasha's hands. He cried. He turned to Sherumro and watched him have a laugh.
"Do you wish to be my second victim, Hanyou?"
Inuyasha walked over to Kagome. Sherumro stepped back. Inuyasha took Sherumro and hugged him. Sherumro struggled to break free but ended up scratching Kagome's face. Inuyasha held Kagome close to him.
He whispered, "Kagome, please come back to me. You can fight him. I know you can."
Kagome heard Inuyasha. She broke free of Sherumro's control, killing him the instant he jumped out. Inuyasha was pushed back from the force. Kagome stood there as herself. She noticed everything around her. The dead Sherumro, Inuyasha on the floor and Kikyou's clay remains. She fell to her knees as Inuyasha watched.
"Oh no. I didn't... I killed Kikyou. What has become of me? What have I done?" Kagome let her tears fall.
"No Kagome, you didn't. It was the evil demon Sherumro. He killed her." Inuyasha walked over to Kagome and helped her up.
Kagome was very weak and tired. She fell un-conscious in his arms. He held her close and looked at the spot where Kikyou died.
"I didn't mean for you to die Kikyou, not like this. I'm sorry......... I couldn't save you before and I couldn't save you now." He thought.
Naraku's castle all ready disappeared. All was left was an open field. Inuyasha cried once more for Kagome and Kikyou.
"Inuyasha."
"Huh?"
Inuyasha picked his head up and saw the spirit of Kikyou in front of him.
"Kikyou?"
"Inuyasha, I do not blame you for anything." Kikyou wiped one of his tears away. "What happened today was my choice. I chose to die for you. You have Kagome to take care of now. She is in a great deal of pain and she needs you. She has been there at times that I haven't. I will reach her in her dreams. Go now and tend to her wounds."
"I-I will."
Kikyou disappeared as sparkles of her flew to the sky. Hell was no place for her, only Heaven. Inuyasha ran with Kagome to Kaede's village. The others were all ready there waiting. They saw Inuyasha and Kagome and how badly they were hurt.
"Inuyasha, what happened to you?" Miroku ran to him.
Sango followed after him asking, "Is Kagome all right?"
Inuyasha just walked past them and said, "Kagome is fine. I'll tell you the story later."
He entered Kaede's hut and lay Kagome down.
"Inuyasha, what has happened to ye and Kagome?"
"I'll explain later. Can you get me some cold water and bandages?"
"Why of course."
Kaede left the two as he watched Kagome sleep. In her dreams, Kagome sat on the floor of an empty dark room.
"What have I done?" She started to cry.
Kikyou arrived there and she saw Kagome with her head on her knees.
"Kagome," Kikyou said sweetly.
"Kikyou?" Kagome picked her head up.
"Yes Kagome, it's me, Kikyou."
"I'm sorry for everything I've done."
"It was not you. It was the demon that took over your body. Do not blame yourself."
"Is Inuyasha all right?"
"He is just fine. He's waiting for you to wake up."
"Thank goodness."
Kikyou sat next to her.
"Kagome, I am sorry for all the pain I have caused you. I was confused and I didn't bother to listen. You love Inuyasha am I right?"
"Yes."
"His love for you is very strong. He won't ever let anyone hurt you. Do not cry. I am very glad that both of you met."
"Really? But why?"
"When I died 50 years ago, I hurt Inuyasha. (His feelings for her.) When I died I left this world with hate for him. Once you woke him, it was clear to me that he still loved me. I felt horrible. But then there was you. You helped heal his pain and your love for each other blossomed. That alone brought me happiness."
"It did?"
"Yes, now promise me this. You will all ways be there for Inuyasha. You both need each other. Your love for each other will blossom like this."
Kikyou touched the dark floor and flowers grew out of it. It became beautiful.
"Do you promise?"
"I swear it."
Kikyou smiled at Kagome and left her.
"Be well Kagome."
Inuyasha bandaged her up and wiped the sweat off her forehead. Kaede left them once more so they could be alone. Kagome woke soon after. Inuyasha was by her side holding her hand.
"I-Inuyasha."
"Kagome, are you feeling all right?"
"Just fine. How about you?"
"I'm great now that you're awake."
"Kikyou came to me. I made a promise with her."
"What was the promise?"
"That I would all ways be there for you. That no matter what happens, we will all ways be together. We need you to promise too."
"I swear it."
"That's great."
Inuyasha thought, "Thank you so much Kikyou."
Kagome went to a sitting position against the hut wall. Inuyasha sat right next to her. She rested her head on his shoulder. Inuyasha put his arm around her very gently.
"I have something to say to you Inuyasha."
"Hm?"
"Kikyou gave me the courage and I'm very thankful. I love you Inuyasha."
Inuyasha wasn't even embarrassed. He too had courage.
"I love you too Kagome."
Kagome lifted her head from his shoulder and Inuyasha's arm pulled her to him. They closed their eyes and their lips met. Kikyou's spirit would all ways watch over them and Kagome was no longer in pain. After a day, Kagome was able to walk. Inuyasha went with her. They went to the ground where Kikyou died. Kagome brought a vase and they both put her remains in it. They went back to the village and gave it to Kaede. The villagers buried it once more.
Kagome and Inuyasha walked up to the grave with flowers. They put them down and prayed to her. They thanked her for everything. Kagome and Inuyasha walked through the forest of Inuyasha to the very same tree, where they first met.
"Seems like such a long time ago." Inuyasha held Kagome's hand.
"But it was the best thing that ever happened to me." Kagome put her head on him.
"Naraku still lives and is stronger then ever." Inuyasha got serious.
"Yes, but so are we. Together, we will defeat him and restore peace."
"Right." Inuyasha smiled and they kissed once more.
THE END!!!!
I can't believe I was this nice to Kikyou. But I'm quite proud. I don't hate her anymore. I love this last chapter. Please tell me your thoughts of my story. It will mean a lot. The next Inuyasha story I will write will be about Kagome's time. A little comedy perhaps. It will be called 'Inuyasha's first day of school.' Keep your eyes peeled, k? I'm writing it as you are reading this. Heehee! Thankies and bye!!!
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