Inuyasha X
Chapter 21
"Farewell"
By MEGAMANX411
Kagome was the first to open her eyes the next morning.
"Ugh...what happened?" she said as she slowly yawned and stretched.
Kagome instantly remembered being struck by Naraku, and felt her back. There were bandages there. She did feel alright, but she knew that something happened. She breathed a sigh of relief, but then something struck her.
"The others!" she gasped.
Kagome quickly rushed to the other beds to inspect her friends. Inuyasha was sleeping peacefully. He had bandages on his face and chest, but looked somewhat tranquil. He looked as though he was perfectly alright. Kagome sighed, and then bent over to give Inuyasha a slight kiss on the cheek. Inuyasha mumbled something incoherent, which caused Kagome to giggle.
"I guess he's alright..." she muttered.
Kagome made her way to Sango's bed. Sango appeared alright as well. She had some bandages on her body, but looked as though she would be ok. Kagome then inspected Miroku and Shippo, to find that they too were alright.
"They look ok. But how are Zero and Iris, I wonder?" she asked.
Kagome made her way to the next room, to see Zero and Iris laid atop beds. Kagome never really got accustomed to the look of them sleeping, because they never did. Zero's and Iris' auto-repair systems were hard at work, fixing their internal circuitry. They looked alright, but something was missing.
"Where's X?" she gasped.
Kagome then heard something form outside, which sounded something like a sigh. She rushed out to see X sitting on the steps of the house they were in.
"Oh! You're awake!" X said happily. "I was afraid you were still too injured to move."
Kagome sat down beside X, and looked into his eyes with a big smile on her face.
"I'm glad you're ok X....how long have I been asleep?" she asked.
X thought for a moment.
"You and the other have been sleeping for almost three days now," he replied.
"Three days?!" she gasped.
X slowly nodded, and turned away.
"Yes," he replied. "After the battle with Naraku, you were really injured. I carried you all back here, and tended to your wounds."
"What happened to Naraku?!" Kagome asked worriedly.
X looked down to the ground, and shook his head a little.
"Naraku..is...dead" he muttered under his breath.
"He's...gone?" she asked.
"Yes," X replied with a nod. "I killed him."
"But how?" she asked curiously.
X shrugged, and looked up at the sky.
"I don't really know, actually," he replied. "I just got so angry that I couldn't stop him from hurting you, and I kind of snapped. The rest of the fight is kind of blurry, though. I do remember a bright light around me as I moved. I remember standing over Naraku as he was destroyed, and looking at Kagura. I let her go. Vile was there too, but he was destroyed when I killed Naraku also."
Kagome looked really shocked by this turn of events.
"Kagura was there? And Vile too?" she asked. "And wait!" she added. "Wasn't Sigma inside of Naraku? That's the only person he could possess!"
X thought of Sigma. Finally. Sigma was gone for good. It would be impossible for him to corrupt someone else here, because he couldn't infect Zero, X, or Iris. Sigma truly was gone. But something still puzzled him.
X tried to force a smile, but couldn't. He then looked at Kagome with a puzzled look.
"But, something's odd...Naraku said that he wanted me for something," he muttered.
Kagome put a hand on his shoulder.
"What do you think it was?" she asked.
"Well, I think it's because he wanted to use my power," he replied. "But I guess maybe he didn't know how much power I had..."
X looked down to the ground in sorrow.
"So, is everyone else alright?" he asked.
Kagome flashed a smile, and patted X on the back.
"They all look fine to me!" she replied happily.
X was silent, but a big smile crossed his face.
"You should go back and rest," he suggested. "I'll go into the village to get some food for you."
Kagome nodded, and then started making her way back into the inn.
"OK", she replied. "Hey X?"
X turned and looked at Kagome curiously.
"Yes?" he asked.
Kagome smiled.
"Thank you...you...are a wonderful person," she stammered.
X blushed at the sentiment, and could only force a humble smile.
"You better rest. I'll be back soon!" he promised.
Some time passed, and the group was restored. Inuyasha and Miroku were in utter disbelief that Naraku was destroyed, but it seemed so. All of the jewel shards were restored, and the jewel was whole again. Problems in the feudal era seemed to disappear. Miroku's wind tunnel was gone, something that was further proof of Naraku's destruction. Even though Miroku and Inuyasha were eternally grateful to X for destroying an evil being like Naraku, they still had wished that they themselves could've finished him.
X, Zero, and Iris, did conclude to go back to their home, but decided to wait a little while so they could enjoy each other's company. Miroku and Sango were married, and they held a massive celebration. Of course, Inuyasha, Shippo, Kilala, Kagome, X, Zero, and Iris were all present for the festive occasion, and had given the bride and groom many compliments. Inuyasha soon expressed his own love for Kagome, but both agreed that it was still too early for them to be married. Shippo stayed with Miroku and Sango, and acted partially like their son. Kagome and Inuyasha did resolve to return to Kagome's era, although Miroku, Sango, and Shippo did decide to stay back in the feudal era. They stayed together for a few weeks, spending their time together in celebration, with laughter and enjoyment. X managed to track down the portal back to his own era, and almost ironically, it was located right above the well Kagome used to go back to her time. The entire group approached the well.
Kagome looked down at the ground with teary eyes.
"It's hard to believe it's all over.." she stammered.
X smiled.
"I don't think it's over," he replied.
Zero had a puzzled look on his face from X's statement.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
Iris then began to hold Zero tight.
"I think he means our friendship!" she replied with a smile.
Miroku nodded in agreement.
"Of course!" he replied.
"Our bonds of friendship will transcend time itself."
Sango had a big smile on her face also.
"You'll never really be alone, we'll always be with you!" she assured them.
Shippo still drew a tear.
"I'll miss you Kagome, and you too Inuyasha. And you guys also, X, Zero, Iris..I'll miss you too.." he stammered, his voice quivering from tears.
X bent down and patted Shippo on the head.
"Ah, Shippo..I'll miss you too!" he replied.
X went over, and gave Kagome a hug.
"Thank you Kagome. You've become an inspiration to me. I don't know if you know you are, but it's true. I really admire you!" he said with a smile.
He then let go, and extended a hand towards Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha. You are a brave, noble warrior, and you have a kind heart. I can sense it. I'm sure you and Kagome will make a great couple!" he said happily.
X went over and embraced Sango.
"Sango," he began. "You are a strong warrior, and your resolve is admirable. I'll really miss you. You too, Miroku. You are an honorable man, even if you are a bit of pervert..haha!"
The group chimed in with X's laughter. Now it was Zero's turn to do the honors. He turned to Kagome first. Zero walked up and stood in front of Kagome, placing his hands on her shoulders as he looked into her eyes.
"Kagome. You're strong. Stronger than many I know. You should be proud!" he said with a grin.
He then brought his attention to Inuyasha. Zero smirked as he looked at Inuyasha.
"You know, at first, you really bugged me!" he said arrogantly. "But, over time, I realized how alike we are. That's when I realized that you're a true friend!" he said as he extended his hand.
Zero reached out with his hand, and gave Inuyasha a heartfelt handshake. He then bent over to talk to Shippo. Zero smiled.
"Shippo, take care of Miroku and Sango, alright? I'm counting on you!" he said with a grin.
Shippo nodded happily. Zero shifted his attention to Sango. He placed a hand on her shoulder, and gave her an approving nod.
"Sango, you're a proud warrior, and more importantly, a great wife. I'm sure you'll live a happy life with Miroku!" he said.
He then shifted his eyes towards Miroku.
"And as for you Miroku, you're one lucky guy. You're a noble person, and you've got a lovely wife. Be thankful for it."
Miroku looked lovingly into Sango's eyes.
"I can most certainly say I am!" he replied as he stared into his lover's eyes. It was now Iris' turn to do her share of farewells. She looked at Kagome. Iris struggled for a moment to find her words, but it didn't take her very long.
"Um, Kagome?" she asked. "I know I haven't spoken much, but I really like you. You're strong. I want to be like you."
Kagome smiled.
"Aw..thank you Iris!" she replied.
Iris turned to Inuyasha.
"Mr. Inuyasha? You're a brave man. It was nice to have met you!" Iris said happily.
Iris then made her way to Miroku, Sango, and Shippo.
"I'm sure the three of you will be really happy together. You are all great people!" she said with a polite expression.
Miroku then said his piece of farewells. He went over to X first.
"X, you're a wonderful person. You are one of the most kind, gentle, caring people I've ever met, and you should be very proud of yourself!" he assured him. Miroku shifted his attention to Zero and Iris. He noticed they were holding hands.
"As for you two, I'm sure life's gonna be great for you. You're certainly made for each other!" he said with a smile.
Zero and Iris smiled at the compliment, and then turned to look at one another.
Miroku made his way to Kagome and Inuyasha.
"So, you're heading back to your time Kagome?" he asked.
Kagome nodded, looking a little distressed.
"Yeah," she replied.
Miroku smiled.
"I wish the best of luck to both of you. After traveling with you on this long journey, I can safely say you two are certainly meant for each other. You are great friends, full of strength and compassion. I am very fortunate to have met you!" he said with a happy grin.
Sango then proceeded and took her turn. She approached X first.
"X," she began. "You're a brave person. And you're very kind. You're greatest strength is your compassion. Never forget that."
Sango then made her way to Zero and Iris.
"Iris, Zero, I'm sure you're lives will be well spent together. You have my best wishes!" she said happily.
Sango then approached Inuyasha and Kagome. Sango hugged them both.
"After traveling with you for this long, I can safely say you are the best of friends, and I couldn't imagine what things would've been like if I hadn't met you. I wish you the best of luck!" she said, almost teary eyed.
Inuyasha and Kagome then took their turns. They went to X first.
"Listen here X!" Inuyasha announced in his typical arrogant tone.
"You're a great guy. And you know what? You're the strongest guy I know, so look proud!"
Kagome nodded.
"You are a very gentle person X. I'm glad to have met you!" she said politely.
Inuyasha and Kagome then made their way to Zero and Iris. Inuyasha shrugged and looked at Zero with an expression that consisted of both arrogance and happiness.
"Well, Zero, it looks like you weren't all talk after there!" he teased. "It was nice meeting you. And I hope you and Iris are happy together."
Kagome chimed in at the sentiment.
"You guys look really cute together..I'm sure you'll be happy!" she announced in her typical pleasant manner.
Inuyasha and Kagome then turned to Miroku, Sango, and Shippo.
"Well, I'll be seein' ya Shippo!" Inyasha muttered.
Inuyasha said as he patted his hair.
"Take care, ok? As for you, Miroku, you couldn't be a luckier guy, getting Sango like that. I'm sure you two will be plenty happy for quite some time."
Kagome looked at the three of them longingly.
"Goodbye Shippo, I'll miss you a lot. Miroku, Sango...I'll miss you guys too. I wish you the best of luck!" she said with a smile.
The group gave each other smiles, handshakes, and hugs, before they went their separate ways.
