Inuyasha rushed through the deep forest trying to follow Kagome's scent. It became fainter and fainter. His sensitive ears tell him there was a sword fight going on. Clashes of two swords rung in the empty forest. Miroku and Sango struggled in catching up to Inuyasha
"Miroku, Sango. Just stay back. I can handle this!" Inuyasha shouted over his shoulder. The seriousness in Inuyasha's tone knew they should trust Inuyasha.
Don't worry Kagome. I'm coming, Inuyasha thought.
Sess. Vs. Kag.
The two mighty blades met. They swung at each other. Kagome grunted. She stuck her sword onto the ground. She panted slightly and regained her balance.
"You will never be able to defeat me." Sesshoumaru said "Even with a possessed soul."
Kagome growled. She leapt up and charged at Sesshoumaru once again.
Inuyasha continued to sniff the air.
"She's close," He said to himself. His eyes widened. "He's there too." Inuyasha picked up sped and leapt tree to tree.
The scent of Kagome was closer now. Only a few meters away. He jumped out of the tree into the clearing of where Kagome and Sesshoumaru was sword playing.
"KAGOME!" Inuyasha shouted as he jumped into the clearing. At that moment Kagome was about to hit his shoulder. But as the blade was about to meet Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha appeared. The Sasukuri blade met Inuyasha's chest instead of Sesshoumaru's left shoulder.
Inuyasha gasped. Kagome's eyes widened but recovered. Inuyasha's crimson blood dripped off her blade. Inuyasha clutched the large gash. Inuyasha panted. He knew he couldn't die. For his body, it was like a minor wound.
"Kagome... you can't do this." Inuyasha gasped.
"Hn. I can and I will," She said dryly.
"Kagome.... The Kagome I know won't do this. She is a miko. A priestess of light."
"I am not Kagome! I am Sasukuri! I may possess the body of the girl but my name is Sasukuri!" Kagome shouted frustrated.
"Kagome! I know you can hear! Kagome" Inuyasha yelled.
"She cannot hear you! Don't waste your breathe on her. She is drowning in the darkness. You cannot save her!"
"Yes... I can. Kagome! Listen to me! Hear the sound of my voice! I know who you really are! No one controls you. You are a strong girl! You won't let anyone control you or your mind! Please hear me! Many people are depending on you to break free of Sasukuri's power! You can defeat it! You have a pure heart of light! (sappy...) Kagome!!!" Inuyasha shouted.
Sasukuri chuckled. But in seconds, Kagome fell to the ground clutching her head.
Sesshoumaru took the chance and used his Tokijin and slashed Kagome at the side. Kagome released her grasp from Sasukuri.
"NOOOOOO!!" The sword shouted. The seal on the handle changed to a white yellow color from black. The sword was purified by Kagome's old self after realizing she could not be control. No hatred could be in her heart and soul.
"You were never a match towards me from the start." Sesshoumaru said coldly.
"Sesshoumaru! You bastard! She wasn't even prepared!" Inuyasha shouted.
"And I care, why?"(I say that a lot) said Sesshoumaru. He walked away with Jaken waddling behind. Rin trailed behind Jaken, sobbing.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, please, please bring back Kagome-chan. She didn't do anything wrong." Rin cried. Tears streamed down her cheeks.
"Rin, would you shut up!" Jaken said.
"Rin, I wouldn't revive that girl. Don't make me tell you again. The answer I no." Sesshoumaru simply said. Rin's eyes started watering even more. She wanted to revive the older girl so much. She didn't want any one to die.
"Kagome! Kagome! Talk to me! Kagome!" Inuyasha shouted. He shook Kagome hard but not too hard. Kagome opened her eyes slowly. She reached up and cupped his face in both her hands.
"I... Inuyasha... "Kagome whispered.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha whispered.
Inuyasha held Kagome in his arms bridal style. He carried Kagome hurriedly through the forest. Miroku and Sango stood in the middle of two tall trees. They looked worriedly at Kagome. Blood covered Inuyasha's chest and Kagome's side. Kagome was gasping or air.
"Kagome!" Miroku and Sango shouted. They rushed towards Inuyasha.
"What happened?" Sango asked while checking Kagome's wounds. Inuyasha quickly explained what happened to Kagome and about the many events that occurred. They inserted a single shard of the Shikon jewel to keep Kagome alive for a week the most.
After 2 days, at night, Rin awoke. She was still worried about Kagome. She silently crept towards Sesshoumaru. She grabbed the Tensaiga and hurried off to the direction where she last saw Inuyasha and Kagome. She finally reached them and shyly walked towards Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru saw all the actions that Rin had made. He cared not although.
"Excuse me, Inuyasha, please..." She started "Please you Lord Sesshoumaru-sama's sword to heal Kagome-chan!" She ended quickly.
Inuyasha stared at Rin and held the Tensaiga.
"Thanks kid" Inuyasha replied. Rin only grinned.
"Kagome, I'll revive you. Just wait a second" He whispered to the pale body of Kagome laid before him. Inuyasha took out the shikon shard from her bandages that kept her alive. Inuyasha concentrated and saw little demons on her. He slashed them with the Tensaiga. They split in half and disappeared. Kagome shook a little and opened her eyes. She smiled and threw her arms around Inuyasha.
"Thanks kid" Inuyasha whispered as he returned the Tensaiga. Rin nodded and ran back to Sesshoumaru. Kagome cried in Inuyasha's arms.
"Inuyasha.... Thank you for saving me." Kagome whispered. Inuyasha closed his eyes and gave Kagome a deep kiss.
There! Done! Finished! Woo Hoo! That took forever! Time for me to read some fanfics myself!