Triumph of the Heart

Dis claimer: I do not own Inuyasha, nor do I own any of the characters, associated with that show.

Authors Note:

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This story takes place directly after the last episode, 167 (I believe) so yes there will be spoilers in the story.

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Some notes for those who don't know:

Houshi- Miroku (houshi is monk I believe)

Osuwari- Sit

Youkai- demon

Jyaki- demonic ora's

Hanyou – Half demon/ half-breed

Kazanna- wind tunnel (spelling?)

Hiraikotsu- the name of sango's boomer rang

Kaza No kizu – wind scar

Sama-Chan-Kun ect- titles of respect

Chapter 5: Never Aim, Never miss.

A sudden wind blew across the land, it pushed Kikyou's hair in front of her face, and she gently slid it back into place. Kikyou turned, and faced the opposite direction she was going.

"His ora, it's coming from this way now? He must be moving. But… that way… Why?" Kikyou said aloud to herself, she bit on her lip, though she could not feel it, her skin was numb from the cold.

She started heading back in the direction she came from, maybe she would meet up with Inuyasha again, but he would be with the others, Kikyou did not hate the others, she just didn't take to them, she felt the greed in her heart, trying to keep Inuyasha all to herself, but there was nothing she could do, that was love.

Kikyou who was walking back in the direction she came had wondered what it would feel like to be warm like Kagome, if her and Kagome could switch places. Even for a moment. Inside it made Kikyou very happy, but outside she shuttered in disgust, cold wasn't something she had never experienced!

'Inuyasha and I can never be one again, and we will never be' She told her mind firmly, though she thought it with all determination, it wasn't convincing enough.

"How can I still love? I have no heart. I'm only bones and dirt… bones and dirt…" She whispered between herself.

"Stop playing with me mind, you're being so foolish. Why is it now you're so concerned?" Kikyou asked herself.

Kikyou stopped, she just paused for a moment. She had to remember where she was going, getting lost in thoughts of Inuyasha made her forget.

She snapped back into reality and started walking quicker than she was before, she was indeed in a hurry!

Sango had just found out that Kohaku finally remembered her, she had expected he had for a time but wasn't sure, she didn't know what to think of it, she longed for this day to come, but at the same time dreaded it completely.

Kohaku, who was scared to death by this point, not only of what was outside the house they were in, but what Sango was going to do, he wanted her to kill him but he didn't want to die. Kohaku knew Sango wouldn't kill him if he remembered or not, and that's what Naraku wanted her to do from the star, she would never give in, but Naraku would take his shard away, and if he knows that he remembers its going to be sooner than later.

Kohaku knew in the end he was going to have to die, and there was nothing anyone could do about it, but Kohaku was afraid of dying, he had already died once before, he didn't want to go back! He couldn't go back. If he did he'd never see his sister again, he'd never avenge the death of his father and comrades, and he will never be at peace.

Kohaku who was standing up not facing Sango, but instead down at the floor.

Sango was on her knees looking at Kohaku's back, her arm was still bleeding, and wound was rather deep, but she had worse injuries.

"How long have you remembered?" Sango asked quietly taking a breath. Her eyes were watery, and voice sounded scratchy.

Kohaku didn't answer her, he didn't know what too say.

"Kohaku… answer me…" Sango said she wasn't getting frustrated with him she just wanted to know.

"I… it doesn't matter. If you know then Naraku knows. He is a bastard but not an idiot." Kohaku said quietly in response.

'He's probably right, but...' Sango thought to herself. She was shocked of the words Kohaku had used, she never heard him swear before. He was only 11!

"Don't be so foolish Kohaku. Don't condemn yourself with such things." Sango huffed at him but eased down.

"But I-." Kohaku took a breath.

"Admitting it will only make it worse." Sango said softly to him.

Kohaku had never felt closer to his sister than he did right now at this very moment. He was cold and scared, but strangely very secure.

"Should I be afraid?" Kohaku asked her

"No. I will protect you Kohaku. I promise." Sango assured him.

"And… we're all equal in the face of what we're most afraid of right Sango?" Kohaku asked turning back to look at her.

"Is this what you're most afraid of?" Sango replied back to him making solid unbreakable eye contact with her dear brother.

"I… I don't know what I'm afraid of." Kohaku lied, this was what he was most afraid of, this was his fear, but he didn't want to admit it.

Kohaku paused, he couldn't lie like that, not to her. It's okay if she knew he was afraid. Fear is what made him stronger. Kohaku knew, if there was ever a time to be brave, this was that time.

"Naraku is going to kill me, I don't know when, but he will, and yes, that… that really scares me. I thought I could take him down. But I know I can't, I'm powerless against someone like him." Kohaku whispered, and sighed a bit of relief.

"Don't be scared. I'll be damned if I'm going to let Naraku kill you, don't worry, I promise I won't you let him kill you." Sango said, she really didn't think, the words just came out of her mouth, how could she promise him that? What if Naraku did kill Kohaku how could she live with herself after that!

"Sango, listen I…" Kohaku paused, you see their breath in the air. He took a deep breath.

"You know you shouldn't be making promises you can't keep." Kohaku sighed.

I'll update with a longer chapter sometime soon sorry I just got busy! FEED BACK PLEASE PLEASE!