A/N: I just want to clear up any confusion that you might be having. No, sadly, I don't own Inuyasha. I also am NOT a Kagome hater! I love Kagome! She and Inuyasha are the perfect couple and I love them both. Just wanted all of you to know that. To the story!

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Inuyasha headed toward the mountains.

"It's far, but I won't stop until I get there. I've heard rumors that the stairway to heaven is at the top of the highest peak. I guess I'll find out"

He leapt through the forest at unbelievable speed. He was determined to save Kagome. Nothing was going to stop him.

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Miroku, Sango, and Shippo headed toward Kaede's village. They were rested and ready to get back to business. Plus, they all missed their friends.

"It was good to take a break from battling." Sango said while stroking Kirara.

"It sure was, but I do miss Kagome, and even Inuyasha." Shippo said happily.

"I wonder what they did while we were gone." Miroku said smiling.

"Hentai! There is a child present!" Sango screamed slapping him.(A/N: Sorry if I didn't spell that right!)

The three of them headed into the village. The villagers were acting very strangely. They cast odd looks at the confused trio. A few women broke into tears as they passed.

"What's going on?" Sango whispered.

"I don't know." Miroku answered back.

The group headed towards Kaede's hut. Shippo entered first. He saw that Kaede was bending over something in the corner.

"Hi Kaede! We're back!" He exclaimed merrily.

"Oh, so soon!" Kaede replied, worry evident in her voice.

The other two entered the hut.

"Kaede, what is it?" Sango asked.

Shippo walked over to Kaede.

"No! Stay back!" She exclaimed, but it was too late.

Shippo had found what Kaede was trying to conceal. The young fox stared in disbelief.

"Ka-Ka-Kagome?!" He gasped.

"What!!!" Miroku and Sango exclaimed together.

The two of them rushed across the hut.

"Kagome, what happened to you? Kagome?" Sango asked worried.

She bent over her friend's body. Sango touched her shoulder and pulled her hand back instantly.

"She's as cold as ice!" She whispered.

"What had become of her?" Miroku demanded.

Kaede looked away from the three. She did not want to tell them the truth, but she knew she must.

"Lady Kagome was killed." Kaede whispered.

All three of them gasped.

"No! This cannot be true!" Sango cried standing up quickly.

She lost her balance and fell into Miroku. He caught her and felt as her tears wet his robes. Shippo fell to the ground. He had lost all the feeling in his legs and they couldn't support him. His eyes could not contain his tears as they spilled down his cheeks.

"I never even got to tell her that she was like a mother to me. I loved her!"

Kaede backed out the door.

"They need time alone together. They need to mourn. Inuyasha, please come back soon!"

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A/N: It's so short!! I'm so sorry for the length. It seemed like it would be a lot longer when I wrote it on paper. Darn computer! Sorry, I didn't mean it! I love you! (Hugs the monitor) Yes, I'm crazy. Hope you liked it! Please review!