Oh Kay, I want to thank you all SO MUCH IF you have reviewed. If not well than me don't like you and is going to sick meh cat army after yah. I'm sooo sorry this is late, but it's the end of the school year and I have finals to worry about and my 8th grade graduation, so yah. Oh kay onto zee chapter!

Chapter 16

The Battle

My eyes widened as I saw the purple energy blade come towards me. Time seemed to stand still. I closed my eyes tightly and held out my hands in front of me for defense. I waited for the blow, but it never came. My mind raced quickly with thoughts of what was going on. Inuyasha couldn't have saved me for he was to far to come in a short amount of time, even with his demon speed. I opened my eyes to find that there was a pale blue-green spirit barrier around me. I still had my arms outstretched. I glanced about, confused and I looked at Inuyasha. The look on his face was a mixture of surprise and relief. Even Naraku looked surprised. He growled.

" What is the meaning of this!" he bellowed. I was more confused then all of them. Maybe this was the power Midoriko was talking about. I lowered my hands and the barrier disappeared. Still confused, I raised my hands again to see if I could do it again. It didn't work.

" It must have only worked because I didn't want to die so badly," I wondered out loud. Inuyasha ran over and hugged me quickly.

" Oh my god, Kagome, I thought I had lost you, thank god you're safe," he said quickly. Naraku scowled.

" I don't have time for this!" he exclaimed before sending another energy blade our way. Inuyasha picked me up, bridal style, quickly and jumped out of the way before it struck. We landed behind Naraku.

" Kagome, since you found out one of your spiritual powers, do you think you could do something like that again, only as an attack though?" Inuyasha asked in a whisper. I looked at him.

" I-I don't know, the whole barrier thing was an accident." I explained. Inuyasha clenched his hand into a fist.

" Damn, looks like I'm gonna have to start attacking," he thought out loud than looked at me. " Kagome, please, stay somewhere safe and somewhere near so that I can get to you in time. " I nodded and moved back a couple of feet. Inuyasha growled and glared at Naraku. Naraku smirked.

" So, you're going to fight now? Good, I was starting to become bored, " he commented. Inuyasha cracked his knuckles. He than started to run forwards.

" Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!" Slashes of yellow energy struck Naraku. It did no effect. Inuyasha did the attack again, and again it did no effect. Inuyasha growled in frustration.

" If only I had my Tetsusaiga with me. What was I thinking, not bringing it today, of all days." Inuyasha cursed himself. Naraku laughed.

" Looks like you're out of luck, just admit defeat and hand over the jewel," Naraku demanded. Inuyasha glared at him once more.

" Over my dead body!" he defied. Naraku smirked and started to run towards me. Inuyasha's eyes widened in fear and started after Naraku. Naraku smiled as thought Inuyasha fell for a trap. He did. Instead of continuing to come after me, Naraku drove his sword into Inuyasha's side and than pulled it back. Inuyasha winced and stepped back, blood flowing from his wound.

" Inuyasha!" I screamed and ran over to him.

" Damn him." Inuyasha winced again. He saw me and shook his head and smiled. " Don't worry, Kagome, it's not that bad, I'm a half demon, remember? " I nodded. Inuyasha than dug his claws into his wound and than looked at Naraku.

" Blades of Blood!" Blood red energy in the forms of claw swipes flew at Naraku. It caught him off guard and did little damage, but it did cut off his baboon disguise. His form under it was that he had dark scraggly hair and malicious eyes. I gasped and he started to laugh.

" Pathetic." He raised his sword again and this time purple and red energy started to swirl around it. He thrust his sword towards me and the energy came towards me like snakes slithering in the air. I ran from Inuyasha and into some of the trees nearby. Instead of going into the trees, they parted and continued to follow me and I continued to run.

" Kagome!" Inuyasha screamed. I quickly looked in his direction and saw fear fill his face again. I continued to run until I came across the school's archery area. I quickly grabbed a bow and arrow, set it, and fired it straight into the energy that was following me. Surprisingly, the arrow pierced through them and they diminished in the air. I had never shot an arrow before and I was surprised I didn't miss. The other surprising thing was that a pink light surrounded the arrow. I ran back to Inuyasha and he was relieved that I was alive. I set another arrow and aimed for Naraku's heart. I released the arrow and it flew towards Naraku, but instead of piercing his heart, it pierced his shoulder, leaving a hole. A pink light once again surrounded the arrow. Naraku's eyes widened in surprise.

" A sacred arrow? Woman, how do you possess these spiritual powers! You're not a miko!" Naraku demanded. So he didn't know I was Midoriko's reincarnation after all. Inuyasha laid a hand on my shoulder.

" Looks like you're realizing you're powers," he commented. I looked at him and nodded. I also realized that his wound was healing so I smiled. He understood after he realized what I was looking at.

" Told you it wasn't that bad." We both faced Naraku. Naraku was pissed off. He was about to attack us again when a blue beam of energy pierced through his abdomen. Inuyasha and I looked in the direction the beam came from. Naraku was too busy trying to recover from his wound to notice whom it was.

Sesshomaru walked into the clearing, wearing casual clothes and holding two swords. He walked over to Inuyasha and I and tossed a sword to Inuyasha. Inuyasha looked at the sword and than at Sesshomaru, confusion on his face.

" How did you know I needed the Tetsusaiga and why are you here and when did you get that sword? I thought you got rid of all swords you had?" Inuyasha question. Sesshomaru showed signs of annoyance.

" I caught onto Naraku's scent and figured you had something to do with it. I am here to give you the sword and I guess SOME assistance. Seeing how you'd be dead without me. No, I didn't get rid of my swords. I still have the Tensusaiga and just recently had the Tokijin forged. Yes, it's old weaponry, but useful," he explained. Inuyasha nodded and I smiled and thanked him. Naraku recovered and started to laugh again.

" Ah, Sesshomaru, long time no see," he commented. Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru in confusion again. Sesshomaru sighed.

" Yes, it has been a while," he stated. " Yes, I know Naraku because we've had a few battles because he was on a stupid search for the Shikon jewel, which I heard just recently resurfaced." This surprised me. News obviously got around fast, I was guessing that that was Naraku's doing.

Sesshomaru had his sword drawn and so did Inuyasha. I grabbed an arrow and held it for when I would need it. I had a limit of arrows. Three to be exact. So each one I fired had to be precise and accurate. I took a deep breath.

" Here we go," Inuyasha warned. Sesshomaru and I nodded. Inuyasha charged forwards first and has his sword over his shoulder. Wind started to wrap around the sword and he smirked.

" Wind Scar! " he thrust his sword forwards and waves of energy collided with Naraku's body. Naraku was half prepare so the result was that his arm was torn off. Inuyasha smirked triumphantly.

" Take that!" Naraku smirked as his arm grew back. Inuyasha and I stared back in disbelief; Sesshomaru was the only one who was not surprised.

" He can regenerate, no use in attacking him unless you're aiming for his heart," Sesshomaru informed. Inuyasha growled and gritted his teeth.

" Dammit," he mumbled. I set another arrow on my bow and aimed for Naraku's heart. I was new at shooting a bow and arrow, so I hoped that my aim hit the mark. I released it and flew…over Naraku's head and into a tree. I sighed. Naraku laughed.

" Pathetic girl," he said. Sesshomaru stepped forward with Tokijin drawn.

" I've had just about enough of you," Sesshomaru stated and started to run forwards with his sword drawn. Sesshomaru was half way to Naraku when Naraku started to smirk.

" Not this time." Tentacles started to sprout from Naraku's body and one went for Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru quickly slashed it, but continued forwards. More tentacles flew at him, each one he destroyed, regenerated. Sesshomaru, quickly growing annoyed with Naraku's antics, sped up and was in front of Naraku. Naraku showed some surprise and Sesshomaru drove his sword into Naraku's chest and twisted it before pulling it back. Naraku winced, but threw many tentacles at Sesshomaru, which threw him back towards Inuyasha and I. He landed on his feet, but not with out a couple of scratches.

I looked at my arrow supply… I had two. I took a deep breath and set another arrow. I aimed for his heart once again and released it. The arrow hit him this time, but in the side. I really sucked at aiming and now was the time that I needed to be good at it. I wonder why I never took lessons? Oh yeah, because I never thought I'd be in this much trouble as to have to use a bow to save my life. Naraku glared at me and was clearly pissed off.

" Annoying wench!" he yelled and sent tentacles my way. I let out a small scream and Inuyasha, who was nearby, slashed the ones that were coming at me. They regenerated and went back to Naraku's body. I thanked Inuyasha and he nodded. To think that we were going through all this trouble just so that he couldn't have the Shikon jewel.

Inuyasha looked at Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru looked at him. They both nodded in agreement to something. Whatever it was, they both got their swords ready and both began to charge at Naraku. Inuyasha used the Wind Scar again and Sesshomaru used the attack that he used earlier. Both formed into one and were thrust at Naraku. Naraku jumped out of the way at the last moment and Sesshomaru and Inuyasha stared in disbelief.

" He…he dodged it!" Inuyasha said in surprise. Sesshomaru sighed and nodded.

" This fight is going on forever and it's annoying," Sesshomaru stated. Inuyasha nodded in agreement before looking around quickly.

" Where is he? Where did he disappear to?" he asked. Sesshomaru gave him a look of annoyance.

" Doing the thing he does best…hiding, " Sesshomaru replied. Inuyasha just growled. I rushed over to Inuyasha to calm him down, the last thing we needed was for him to lose his head. I put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

" Well, at least he's gone for now and that gives us a break, " I commented. Inuyasha, reluctantly, nodded and so did Sesshomaru. We turned to leave when we heard bone-chilling laughter that seemed to come from a disembodied voice.

" It's not likely that I would give you a break, " said the unmistakable voice of Naraku. We all turned around to face the direction of which the Naraku sounded like he was. But as I turned around I came face to face with him and felt his sword drive deep into my left shoulder. I cried out in pain and fell to the ground on my knees clutching my wound. Inuyasha tried to slash Naraku, but he jumped back and smiled. Sesshomaru growled and withdrew his sword once more. Naraku chuckled maniacally.

" Ah, you're sweet Kagome has been stabbed with my sword that has been covered in slow acting, but very deadly poison," Naraku said. I looked up at Inuyasha who had become pale with the thought. He looked down at me and I tried to smile to reassure him that I would be fine, but I blew it when I winced from the pain that continued to surge through my shoulder. I was hoping that this would heal quickly, just like my ankle did because of my miko powers. As if Naraku read my mind he added more to his speech.

" Also, the poison was specially made to kill mikos, but I didn't know that I would be dealing with a miko and was lucky that I actually had some of that poison with me, " he continued. Inuyasha glared at him that told him that he would die. Naraku seemed unfazed by the glare and only smiled.

" Sesshomaru, go take Kagome to get help, I'm going to stay here and finish this bastard off, " Inuyasha sternly commanded. Sesshomaru nodded, sheathed his sword, and pick me up carefully bridal style, but before leaving he turned to Inuyasha once more.

" If what Naraku says is true, than no doctor can cure her, especially if it was specifically made to kill mikos. They would have no knowledge of it and by the time the somehow found a way to cure her, it might be too late. So what do you suggest I do? " He asked, I could sense some concern in his voice and I smiled inwardly. Inuyasha paused a moment to think and I was surprised that Naraku wasn't attacking, but than I noticed that Naraku was just relishing the pain Inuyasha and I were in.

" Take her to Keade, she's the one who helped us realize Kagome's power. She had to know something. You do remember who she is right? " Inuyasha said. Sesshomaru nodded and ran off with me to Keade's. I didn't want to leave Inuyasha, but I also wanted to live to see him again, so I didn't resist.

(Oh kay I'm going to start switching Point Of Views because well Inuyasha has to fight Naraku and Sesshomaru and Kagome have to go to Keade's so yah.)

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

I watched Sesshomaru run off with Kagome and I felt somewhat better knowing that Kagome was going somewhere to get help. Now all I have to do is get rid Naraku. I faced him with my sword drawn and ready for battle.

" Naraku, you are going down! " I yelled before charging at him. I wasn't quite sure on what course of action to take, but all I knew is that I had to destroy him somehow and the first thing that came to mind was to strike him with the Tetsusaiga.

" Wind Scar!" I used the Wind Scar and he dodged it and I cursed him under my breath. How was I supposed to destroy him? It was almost impossible, I mean he was dodging all my attacks, but I have to find a way to or he might still come after Kagome for the jewel.

While I was thinking I failed to notice Naraku charging at me and was too late to dodge his sword that had been driven into my torso. He turned the blade before extracting it from me and I fell to my knees. Pain was searing through my body as I bled heavily. I had to get rid of him quick or he was going to kill me and I was not going to let him win.

Shakily, I stood up again with my sword drawn. The blood loss was making my vision blurry, but I shook it off. I had to stay alive, for Kagome's sake.

Kagome's P.O.V.

I rested my head against Sesshomaru's chest as he gently yet quickly ran through the woods that surrounded Keade's house. My vision was fading in and out as I continued to bleed. This poison was really doing a number on me and it kept my body, the human and miko part, from healing so I continued to bleed, not to mention on Sesshomaru. I looked up at Sesshomaru.

" Sorry about you're outfit, " I mumbled. He looked down at himself than at me and rolled his eyes.

" Stupid girl, forget about my outfit, it's not like you are purposely bleeding on it. All that matters now is that you get help for if you die Inuyasha is going to come after me and I don't want to deal with that, " he explained. I smiled a bit and nodded. He said he didn't want to deal with Inuyasha, but I knew that he was concerned as well.

We reached Keade's house and Sesshomaru just barged in instead of knocking. Keade was sitting in the middle of the room working on what looked like an herb remedy, and when we barged in she looked up in surprise.

" My, my Sesshomaru, this is a surprise, it has been a while hasn't it, " Keade said and failed to notice me at the moment.

" Forget that old woman, I came here only because Kagome needs help badly, " he said quickly while setting me on a futon like piece of furniture. Keade looked at me with concern and asked me what happened and I explained to her about Naraku and the poison. She looked at Sesshomaru.

" I'll forget that rude "old woman" remark and help Kagome, only because I know how much she means to Inuyasha and plus she is a very powerful miko," Keade said and Sesshomaru just sighed and walked outside. Keade put a cold damp cloth on my forehead and began mixing herbs and potions together to make a remedy. She also put a cloth, with a type of antiseptic on it, on my wound. The blood loss was making me dizzy and I felt myself pass out.

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

The battle with Naraku continued to rage on. Me attacking him, him dodging and vice versa. My wounds were healing but my stamina was quickly diminishing. I didn't know how much longer I could hold out. He seemed to be prepared for every one of my attacks, even if I didn't say what I was going to do. Than I had an idea. I smirked and faced Naraku once more with my sword drawn, once more. Charging at him I yelled out my next attack.

" Wind Scar!" But instead of doing the Wind Scar I did the Backlash Wave and nearly hit him dead on. It did hit him through, it tore through half his body and a surprised look was upon his face. I had caught him off guard, which was the key to winning this battle. He blanched over from the pain and fell to the ground, which caused him even more pain for he had been fighting in the air with his tentacles keeping him up.

I proudly strode over to the fallen Naraku with a smirk on my face. Naraku was twitching in pain and black blood pooled from his body. It was clear that his life was hanging by a thread and I was about to cut that thread. I stood over his body and drove his sword into Naraku's shoulder to keep him from going anywhere. This was it, the day I was going to rid Naraku from this world and keep Kagome and the jewel safe.

" Damn half breed, " Naraku choked out while he spit out blood. I glared at him.

" You are a half demon as well, so you have no room to talk. Now Naraku, I bid you farewell, " I said before lifting my sword to end his life. As I raised it and was about to bring it down upon Naraku, an arrow struck the blade of the sword and changed it back to it's rusty, useless self. I quickly turned around to find out who the culprit was that fired the arrow. I thought it might have been Kagome, for the arrow shot was a sacred arrow, but it wasn't Kagome, it was Kikyo. I stared at her confused by all means.

" K-Kikyo? What the hell did you do that for!" I yelled. She wore a smile of satisfaction.

" I told you that I was going to make you pay. As you can see, I too have a history miko blood in my family, so I have inherited it, " Kikyo explained. I couldn't believe what was going on. Here stood my

ex-girlfriend, who turns out to be a miko, and she was actually serious about making me pay.

" But, Kikyo, why, why do this to me? You can't seriously say that you are doing this because you hold a grudge against Kagome and me because I broke up with you to go out with her? You attacked her so you deserved it, " I asked in disbelief. If that was the real reason behind this all than she was just plain crazy.

" Yes, that is the reason. It may seem stupid to you, but it left me broken and shattered. I swore that I would get revenge against you, plus I heard about the jewel resurfacing. Do you know the power it holds? Naraku found me when I was crying because of you and you're bitch of a girlfriend and he told me that the pain would go away if I got a hold of the sacred jewel.

So I started to look for it and Naraku said that once I found it I could have half of it. Maybe it's not as powerful as the whole thing, but it's still powerful enough. I knew that your precious Kagome had it, so I stole it from her. Yes, I did in fact steal it from her. I stole it when you're good for nothing brother was too busy trying to take her to get help to notice that I had stole it right from her neck as he paused to figure out how to her help. I am an excellent pocket picker and that was no different. " Kikyo explained, than pulled the jewel out from underneath her shirt and smirked.

" As you can see, I have proof that I have it. " I couldn't believe it. She has actually stole the jewel right under Sesshomaru's nose. I turned to Naraku's body and found that it was not there so I turned back to Kikyo and sure enough, there he was standing behind her, not in as bad of condition as he was before, but he still wasn't in a good condition. He as smiling at Kikyo.

" Good job Kikyo, now the jewel is mine, " Naraku said. Kikyo turned to him with a look of confusion and Naraku took his sword and stabbed her in the chest, right where her heart was located.

" But why? " Kikyo muttered with her last breath before she collapsed and lied motionless. Naraku smiled and took the jewel from Kikyo's dead grasp. I glared at him.

" So that was you're plan all along, wasn't it? " I predicted. He continued to smile.

" Of course it was, I sure as hell wasn't going to go through the process of stealing it myself and risk my life, " he replied and started to laugh maniacally again. This was not good; Naraku now had the jewel in his possession, the one object that he was trying to obtain through this battle. Life seemed to become even worse, Naraku had the jewel, Kikyo was killed, and Kagome is Death's door. It was going to be close to impossible to beat Naraku now that he had so much power at his will. I don't know what to do, but all I do know is that I had better find a way or we would be in a world of trouble.

Kagome's P.O.V.

I don't know how long I was out, but when I finally came to, I was still laying on the futon and saw that Sesshomaru and Keade were both in the room discussing something. I thought about Inuyasha and Naraku and I hoped against hope that Inuyasha was still alive and well. I reached for my neck for the jewel and found that it was gone! It was missing, the necklace and all. I sat up quickly and fell back down because it caused me to become dizzy and give me a headache.

Keade saw my distress and hurried over, Sesshomaru followed. I sat up slowly this time and searched the area on the bed to see if it had fallen off or something. I looked at Keade.

" Miss Keade, did you take the jewel and put it somewhere for safe keeping? " I asked and hoped that is what happened. Keade shook her head.

" No, child, why? Did ye lose it? " She asked. I shrugged.

" I don't think I lost it, I-I think someone stole it, " I suggested. Sesshomaru growled in frustration.

" God, today is making out to be a horrible day beyond compare. How could the jewel get stolen with me around? " He wondered. I sighed.

" I'm going to guess that Naraku now has it in his possession," I commented. Keade shook her head.

" This is not good. If Naraku has it than Inuyasha is in for the battle of a lifetime, " Keade said. This did not ease my anxiety. This was not good, and I was in no condition to help, plus even if I tried to get up to leave, Keade would not let me. I sighed and only hoped for the best. Inuyasha, I just hope that you aren't hurt too badly and that you are okay. I lay back down to try and rest so that I would be useful if the time came.

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

Naraku had the sacred jewel and honestly, I was worried. I had no plans, no ideas, no clue on what to do or what course of action to take. He was hard enough to fight without the jewel, now it would be next to impossible.

" How do you defeat someone with that much power? " I mumbled to myself.

" You take it away." A voice out of nowhere said. I quickly looked around and I could see that Naraku was surprised as well. I was shocked when I saw who it was.

" Koga? What the hell are you doing here? Ayame too? " I asked. I knew Koga didn't like me because he thought I was stuck up and well he also said that my father's company took everything away from his father, so I didn't know if Koga was here to help me or was on Naraku's side. Plus, what is Ayame doing here anyway?

" Hey Inuyasha, haven't seen you in a bit and I heard that Naraku was here so I guess I'm here to help. For I have a bone to pick with Naraku, he murdered a large group of my closest friends so I want my revenge and since you're here I guess I can help you out," Koga explained.

" And I'm here because Koga is here and I'm going out with him and I'm a great fighter so I can be of some use, " Ayame explained. Well, I was still shocked, but I guess I could use some assistance. So I just shrugged and we all faced Naraku.

" Hmm, I see, more interference, well you won't survive long, " Naraku said; smiling. Naraku started sending blades of dark energy at us and we scattered of in different directions so that we could dodge it. Ayame was to one side of Naraku, Koga was on the other side, and I was still facing him. Koga and Ayame looked at each other and nodded in agreement to a silent plan that they were ready to put into action. I figured that I should probably distract Naraku so I started throwing the Wind Scar at him a couple of times, and when he was totally distracted, Koga and Ayame moved in.

Koga started charging towards Naraku from the side and so was Ayame. Koga threw Naraku a kick in the side while Ayame threw her razor sharp leaves at him. Naraku was so surprised by the attack that he forgot to block it. The force of the attack made the jewel fly out of his grasp, for he hadn't the time to absorb it, and the jewel landed right in front of me. I quickly grabbed it as Koga and Ayame retreated to where I was standing, before Naraku attacked them. I smiled.

" Nice job guys, " I said and they smiled and nodded. Naraku's temper was sent over the boiling point. He raised up into the air, by his tentacles, and glared at us.

" You damn interference. You will regret the mistake you just made! " He yelled down to us. I put the jewel in my kimono and drew my sword. Now, this time he would die, if I had nearly defeated him earlier, by myself, I sure as hell can do it now with Koga and Ayame.

We all stood in out fighting stances and prepared for battle. I looked over at the two and they looked back and smiled. Now I only hoped that Kagome was getting taken care of and that she would be okay. We all faced Naraku once more.

" So, what's the plan? " Koga asked. I wasn't quite sure.

" I don't know, just attack," I replied and that's just what we did. Koga and I charged forwards, he had a sword drawn and I had the Tetsusaiga, I threw the Wind Scar at him, which only hit some of him, and Koga got close enough and drove his sword into Naraku's torso. This made Naraku's tentacles, which were holding him up, break and Naraku came crashing down. Ayame started to run up behind Naraku throwing her razor leaves and when she got close enough, stabbed him in the back of the neck with her iris flower. Naraku, completely taken back by the attacks, swung his sword backwards and made a gash in Ayame's shoulder. She winced and clutched her shoulder. Naraku laughed, than started to choke as I drove my sword through his chest, taking the opportunity of him being distracted, though sadly at Ayame's expense.

Naraku collapsed and started coughing up blood, while his own pooled around him. Koga ran to Ayame's aid, while she insisted that she would be fine and that her demon blood would allow it to heal soon. I strode over to Naraku once more, but this time just stabbed him in the heart and made sure that he was dead and that I didn't waste time. His eyes went glasses and I knew I had finally killed that bastard. It was all over. His body than disappeared, except for his clothes, and I knew it was all over. I smiled and faced Koga and Ayame and thanked them.

" No problem, " they both replied and left. I sheathed my sword and headed off to Keade's to see Kagome.

Kagome's P.O.V. (Which is now the regular view of the story

I awoke once more, but this time because of a pain that was surging through my body and I was finding it very hard to breath and I started to gasp for air, feeling like a fish out of water. My head was killing me and I felt like my body was on fire and I let out a small scream from the pain. Keade was instantly at my side. Sesshomaru watched from afar, not wishing to be included in it, though he did look concerned.

" What be wrong, Kagome? " she asked with concern.

" My, My body, it feels like its on fire and I can't breath, " I somehow muttered between gasps of air. Keade looked worried.

" The poison, it's finally taking effect, it hasn't left your system. I thought I had rid it from you're body when you passed out when you first got here, " she said.

The door burst open and in rushed Inuyasha, looking triumphant and victorious. Seeing him alive, told me that he had defeated Naraku and retrieved the sacred jewel. I smiled at his appearance he rushed over to me. I was still gasping for air and my body was now covered in sweat. He saw me gasping and his triumphant look was quickly replaced with a look of deep concern.

" What's going on? Is she okay? " Inuyasha asked quickly and Sesshomaru explained what was going on. Inuyasha paled and was instantly kneeling next to the futon and held my hand, speaking words of comfort and telling me that I would be all right. Weakly, I nodded.

Keade rushed over with a cup filled with some kind of liquid that I was assuming she was going to have me drink. She handed it to me and I could see that it was a purplish-black color and it smelled horrid. I looked up at her with reluctant eyes.

" Please, just drink it, hopefully, it will at least stop the effects of the poison long enough, so that you're miko powers can rid it from your system, " she explained and I nodded. I sat up slowly, pinched my nose, and gulped it down quickly. Instantly I felt dizzy and laid back down. Inuyasha looked even more worried when he saw the look of torment on my face from the pain. I felt like I was dying slowly and painfully.

" Inuyasha…" I quietly called out. He looked at me straight in the eyes, and still wore a look of worry and concern.

" Yes, Kagome? " he asked in a whisper.

" I love you, " I told him. I wanted him to know, since I felt like I was dying and might not see him again. The thought brought tears to my eyes. He wiped them away with his thumb.

" I love you too. Don't talk like these are you're final words, you're going to live and you're going to be fine, " he reassured, but I could see a lone tear trickle down his face. I continued to gasp for air and before I knew it, I was wheezing. My head continued to ache and felt like someone was squeezing it extremely hard and the world around me began to grow dark. All I could here was the faint sound of Inuyasha calling my name as I slipped away.

Whew, man that was a long chapter. : wipes sweat from forehead: I hope you guys are happy. I'm working on the next chapter and hope to put it up quickly before I go back to school tomorrow, but I can't promise anything, but yah, did Kagome die or is something else planned? Read and review to find out in the next chapter. Love yah!

Sayonara!

Kitty-san