A/n: Oh, I'm so sorry for the months delay for this next chapter. Please forgive me. Well, I think I'll be ending this fic on the next chapter. It's just that I have so many other ideas, I can't stay bound to one fic forever. So, as I've said before, prepare for the end…

Disclaimer: Dang, how many disclaimers have there been since I last started this fic? A lot, right? Jeez….How many times do I have to say I don't own InuYasha?

Chapter Sixteen: So Much For My Happy Ending

"Oh, Kagome dear, where in the world did you get those cuts and bruises?" Kagome's mother scrunched her eyebrows in worry, "Here, let me get Keade….."

Kagome didn't even look up to acknowledge her mother. Kagome was just mindlessly walking down a hallway, looking on the floor and seeing drops of blood fall to the floor from her hands.

Not that she cared…what was the use, she thought. Naraku had already won this 'battle' that Kagome raged in her heart.

Ever since that day Kagome had kicked Naraku, he beat her to a bloody pulp. And it's not the fact that Naraku had stolen her from her artificial paradise, brought her back to her realization, beat her, and forcefully became her fiancé that pissed her off the most (but all those facts still got her really mad.)

It was the fact that Naraku was going to kill InuYasha. That really made Kagome give up.

InuYasha was her only hope, her only salvation. The fact that she might see his golden-amber eyes again gave her the will not to give up.

And it's not like she didn't have any faith in him, it's just that she didn't believe InuYasha would stand a chance against him. I mean, InuYasha probably is one of the best fighters around, but Naraku……it was like he was invincible.

As Kagome reviewed over her chaotic life, Keade wrapped Kagome's stomach and arms with medical (sp?) tape, which was turning a dark shade of red from the bleeding.

Keade shook her head in disapproval and disbelief, "I suppose we'll have to get a long sleeved dress, and some gloves, and a long dress to hide your wounds," Keade clicked her tongue, "Now, why would you go and injure yourself, just two days from your wedding? Oh well, what is broken……can be fixed."

Kagome wanted to slap Keade. Every word having to do with her soon-to-come wedding she heard, which she heard almost every 5 seconds, she felt like they were slowly ripping her organs out, then burning the rest of her alive.

But it's too much energy to talk back. It's too much energy to protest. Besides, what's the use?

So, in reply, Kagome simply mumbled, "Mm-hm," and headed to her bedroom to do some more sulking.

InuYasha's P.O.V

Ever since Kagome's kidnapping, InuYasha had sent search teams of the bravest knights to look for Kagome. No, not Kagome, Princess Kagome.

InuYasha decided to search for her on his own, seeing as he is as strong as all of the bravest, most couragest and so-called strongest knights times 10.

You could say it was like he was the knight in shining armor saving the damsel in distress.

But….it wasn't exactly shining armor he was wearing. And he wasn't a knight…but, Kagome still was a damsel in distress.

After a couple of hours of searching he got word that Princess Kagome was actually taken home, back to her own castle.

Now InuYasha was really confused.

"So….Kagome was kidnapped….to her own house?" InuYasha sighed and buried his head in his hands, making his tangled silver tresses fall to his knees, "This makes no sense at all…."

"Someone probably turned her in," InuYasha's father inquired, "Can you believe that someone of royalty was working for us? As a maid? That must make us super royalty, then!" InuYasha's father, the king, chuckled softly.

InuYasha punched the wall beside him, causing a huge hole, and stomped off into the hallway.

Since then, InuTaishio learned never to say anything about Kagome ever again, fearing what his son might do.

Anyways…..a few days after getting information about Kagome's, uhm, disappearance, I should say…InuYasha got an invitation.

The letter read:

Dear Receiver of this Invitation,

We are pleased to inform you that you are invited to Princess Kagome Higurashi and Naraku Daemonn's wedding. It will be held at….

InuYasha didn't bother to read the rest before tearing apart the formal letter and thrusting it to the floor, then stomping on the shreds of paper.

"Dammit!" InuYasha could be heard all through out the castle.

Sango and Miroku's P.O.V

"Sango? Sango…. please…stop crying…It will do no good! Please…please, Sango, at least have some food!" Miroku held the bread roll in Sango's face for a few seconds, until she refused, "C'mon! It's your favorite!"

Miroku's usual boyish, handsome, smooth features were stretched and sagged from continuous nights and days caring for Sango. His tone of voice became tried and weary, and all he could talk about was poor, suffering Sango.

Ever since Kagome's disappearance, Sango has been refusing to eat. Refusing to sleep. Refusing to refuse crying.

Sango motioned 'no' with her hand.

Suddenly, InuYasha burst in the room, breaking the door while zooming in.

Realizing what he had done, InuYasha stared at the door for a couple seconds and then looked up at the wide-eyed Sango and Miroku.

"Uh…" he stuttered mindlessly, "Kagomeisgettingmarriedtothatfuckingbastardwehavetofindherandstopherrightnowc'monlesgo!" he finished quite quickly (translation: Kagome is getting married to that fucking bastard we have to find her and stop her right now! C'mon, let's go!).

Miroku was confused. All he heard was Kagome, married, fucking, and find her.

Miroku put the pieces together and…., "What?! You wanna find Kagome so you can get married to her than fuck her?" Miroku put on a mischievous grin, "InuYasha, so you really do like her!"

Sango understood InuYasha completely. All her girlfriends (a/n: friends that are girls…….she's not gay) would talk that fast, too. Except in a more high-pitched, girly tone.

Sango became very angry. And happy. Which is how the normal Sango feels everyday. Miroku noticed a certain fire in her eyes……a fire fed by determination.

She put on her bad ass, motorcycle chick face on and said in a tough tone, "Let's go kick some ass and get your girl back!"

InuYasha was in shock.

It was probably the 'get your girl' Sango said and 'you wanna marry Kagome' that Miroku said that shocked him.

He just put those words to the back of his mind and said, "This is no time to talk! We gotta get food for our trip, then I'll get three fine horses. You all know how to ride, right? Great. We'll make it to Hyrule in no time."

So they all set off into the sun, with determination, courage, and anger for 'that bastard' Naraku.

(--) About a week and a half later… (.)

Kagome stared at herself in the full-length body mirror. Even with the sad frown on her face, she looked as beautiful as ever.

Her dress was white with long sleeves and a turtleneck covering all her wounds. Since she had stayed indoors so much and hadn't eaten for so long, she was pale and skinny. The white, floral fabric of the dress hugged her hips. The dress was slim and long, touching the ground.

It was decorated with beautiful white roses, carnations, and angel's trumpets. Make-up was used to cover the dark circles under her eyes. Kagome's hair was pulled into a neat bun with a few strands of hair hanging loose.

Kagome was remarkable. It was like she had this glow. This gorgeous glow. If she had a smile on, she might've been called the most beautiful girl on earth. But, unfortunately, this wedding was her living Hell.

She looked at herself in disgust. Pure disgust.

Kagome didn't notice, but her mother had sneaked into the room. She put her chin on Kagome's shoulder behind Kagome's back and smiled, looking at her and Kagome's reflection in the mirror.

"You look precious, darling!" Kagome's mother said in joy, "Aren't you excited? Or are you nervous? I know when I married your father…."

Kagome couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"You just don't get it, do you?" Kagome interrupted, rudely, "I don't want to get married! I hate this! Stop pretending this is going to end up like some happy ending, because it's not! I hate this….I….I…."

At this point, Kagome was crying. Even with her make-up smeared and messed up like that, she still looked stunning. Kagome's mother simply sighed and fixed Kagome up, good as new.

"Kagome," her mother said sternly, "You are going to walk down that aisle, graceful and poise. You are to say your 'I do' s and get this over with."

Kagome's mother walked away leaving Kagome alone in a room filled with sunlight and tension.

She heard church bells ring and remembered how she used to love and cherish the sound and she found it ironic that she hated the sound so. Organ pipes played the famous 'Here Comes The Bride' song, and before she knew it, Kagome was walking down the aisle, arms linked with her mother, then she was switched over next to Naraku and in front of the priest.

"We've finally made it!" InuYasha sighed in relief, "We're gonna break into that church, guys!"

The priest cleared his throat and the orchestra stopped playing. In a booming, throaty voice the priest said, "Do you, Naraku Daemonn, promise to love Kagome in sickness or health, wealth or poor, and from life to death?"

Naraku grinned mischievously in his gleaming black tuxedo, "I do."

The priest turned to Kagome, "Do you, Kagome Higurashi, promise to love Naraku through sickness and health, wealth and poor, from his life to death?"

Kagome hesitated, "I….."

Before she could finish, InuYasha, Sango and Miroku burst in the chapel doors. The light shined at the right angle, and they were at the right position, that they looked really, really awesome. Like Aragorn did when he burst open the doors to the really big place (in LOTR) and the light was all behind him and he was all holy and…..oh yeah, anyways…..

Kagome gasped, "Holy shit…..what are you guys doing here?!"

Naraku scowled, "Guards, seize them!"

InuYasha, Miroku and Sango easily kick all the soldiers sent at them butts.

"We're gonna take Kagome back, you scumbag!" InuYasha sneered at Naraku.

"You really think you could just take her? Just like that?" Naraku chuckled evilly, "You don't know how long I've waited to rule…..she is my ticket to more power. Just stay out of it, mutt."

Naraku could see a fear in InuYasha's eyes.

Instead InuYasha said, "So, ya wanna fight?"

Then, Naraku commanded his soldiers to attack Sango and Miroku, as Sango and Miorku fought together and kicked their asses.

Naraku transformed to his true demon form. A giant spider demon. InuYasha transformed to his demon form.

Naraku took his first strike at InuYasha, using his leg to stab InuYasha's leg, injecting poison in him. InuYasha got a bit dizzy, but that didn't stop him from using the Iron Reaver soul Stealer.

As the battle took place, all the wedding guests were running around in circles, frantically trying to escape.

Kagome was hiding under a table, huddled close to her mother, Keade, Sasami, and Souta.

Kagome heard screams and yells outside and she realized something.

She had to do something. And she knew exactly what to do.

Flashback

Kagome's father, had given Kagome a velvet box.

"Wow!" a six-year-old Kagome's eyes grew wide in excitement, "What is it? What is it?"

Kagome's father had a large, friendly, and warm grin, "Well, open it and find out."

Kagome opened it, revealing a beautiful round jewel on a golden chain.

"My goodness!" Kagome's mother turned to her husband, "You spoil the child, Ranma!"

He just smiled and put the necklace on Kagome.

"Did you know, Kagome, that this jewel has magical powers?" Kagome's father told Kagome.

Kagome laughed, "Yeah right, daddy! That's only in fairytales!"

Kagome's father chuckled, "But, I'm telling the truth. When you really need it, and know in your heart you must use it, you will use it. But remember, Kagome, to every power, is a consequence. "

End Flashback

Naraku took another lunge at InuYasha, and InuYasha wasn't quick enough to dodge. Naraku's spider leg pierced through InuYasha's chest, injecting a poison meant to instantly kill.

Kagome watched this happen. The scene replayed in her head over and over again in slow motion.

Tears developed in Kagome's eyes as she ran over to InuYasha and knelt by his side, "InuYasha….you idiot,"

InuYasha gently smiled, "Why'd you have to go off like that, ugly cow? Didn't you know your friends would worry about you? How come….."

At this point, InuYasha started to cough up blood. Kagome put his head on her lap.

Kagome's tears dropped on InuYasha's clothes, "Don't talk, InuYasha. S-save your energy."

The jewel hanging around Kagome's neck began to lightly glow.

InuYasha and Kagome looked at it in fascination.

InuYasha shifted his position slightly, saying, "You know, Kagome. You smell so good. And did I mention you look beautiful?"

Kagome began to blush. Even though tears smeared her make-up, InuYasha found her pretty. And even when all Kagome could smell was blood, InuYasha thought she smelled good.

"I told you not to talk! Please…..you'll make it through! Just hold on!" Kagome tried to assure InuYasha and herself.

InuYasha slowly shook his head, "There is no way I'm going to let you marry that bastard," InuYasha smiled, "because…..because I love you, Kago…."

InuYasha's eyes closed, and his head turned away from Kagome.

"I love you, too!" Kagome yelled, but it was too late. He couldn't hear her.

Kagome put her ear to InuYasha's chest and found no heartbeat.

InuYasha was dead.

Kagome gave out a sob, then the Shikon No Tama around her neck began to glow.

"I…..I accept my consequence," Kagome quietly sniffled, "Please, let the will be done."

There was a great blinding light, and it had killed Naraku.

Before Naraku had died, Sango and Miroku had fought Naraku and died bravely in the process.

All that was left now was Kagome.

"I understand now," Kagome said to herself, "All my friends will be reincarnated, and I have been made immortal, so one day in several centuries I may see my friends, and my lovely InuYasha, once more. My consequence is that me enemies will be reincarnated, too. As well as Naraku. And my immortality will make me watch my family suffer and die, while I stay in full health and youth forever."

Kagome sighed and walked out of the church that was sheltering so many corpses.

600 years later (Modern Day Tokyo, Japan)

Kagome ran through busy streets, pushing and shoving people out of her way, " 'Scuse me! Pardon me!"

In reply she got, "Hey!" or "Watch where you're going!"

"InuYasha is gonna kill me," Kagome thought to herself, "I promised him I'd be back three hours ago!"

Kagome ran up the shrine steps and zoomed into her house, grabbing her large yellow bag and greeting her mom, her brother Souta, and her grandpa 'good-bye'.

Kagome jumped into the well, and on the other side, a clawed hand inside a fire rat kimono was seen. She took the hand, and it helped her up.

"What took you so long?" InuYasha interrogated Kagome.

"Aww! Were you waiting here all this time just for me?" Kagome teased him.

InuYasha stared to blush, "I…..I…..uh….."

Before InuYasha could explain, a loud SLAP was heard.

"MIROKU, YOU PERVERT!" A very angry Sango shouted while chasing Miroku to where Kagome and InuYasha are.

"I told you, my hands have a mind of their own!" Miroku defended himself.

Kagome giggled and InuYasha shook his head.

"Oh, Lady Kagome. I've been meaning to ask you," Miroku asked Kagome, "Have you heard of the famous Princess Kagome from a century ago? Some villagers were telling stories of her, and I found it odd you both had the same name. Maybe an ancestor of yours?"

Kagome was taken by surprise, but she put her surprised emotion behind her and said, "Nope, never heard of her."

THE END