This is a very important chapter, full of action, romance, and drama. So enjoy this chapter, cuz i really worked hard on it. And I would hate for you all to be disappointed.

"Inuyasha, Sesshomaru?"

"Kikyou."

Inuyasha got up and hugged the woman he loved. She did not hesitate to return the hug. He looked at her, she seemed to be doing better.

"Your feeling better aren't you?"

"Yes, I'm feeling a lot better."

He put his arms around her again. He couldn't have asked for a better reunion. Although he had risked a lot coming here this early. But it was all worth it, just to see that she was doing better.

"Sango and I were in a middle of discussing a plan." Sesshomaru said with frustration.

He obviously hated to be interrupted, so Inuyasha and Kikyou sat down. Laid out on the table, were several useful things. A map, walkie talkies, guns items Kikyou and Sango already had in possession.

"Kikyou, and I we already have these things."

"I know, but we will use these when we trap Kai."

"Kai, so thats the name he's going by these days." Kikyou stated.

Years ago she knew him as someone else. But if he wanted to play this game, then so be it. All that mattered was that Kikyou got some revenge. For what he did to her, and for what he tried to do to Sango. Sango looked over at Kikyou, there was something that she wasn't telling them. Something only she knew.

"Oh, that reminds me breakfast."

Sango got up and left the room, moments later returning with four bowls. She placed them on the table. Sesshomaru eyed the bowl curiously.

"What is this concoction?" he asked her.

"Frosted flakes, why?"

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru looked at her with raised eyebrows. Then they turned their attention to the cereal. Soon both brothers picked up the bowls, and then looked at each other.

"Do you know what this stuff is?" Inuyasha questioned.

"Hum, some weird form of food humans eat.'

"Alright what the hell."

Kikyou and Sango looked at each other, and then to Inuyasha and Sesshomaru. They were fully aware that they weren't human. Inuyasha being a half demon, Sesshomaru full demon. But not to know what cereal was, this was just not normal.

"Um, okay so I suppose cereal is out. Shall we get back to work." Sango offered.

While Sesshomaru started to explain some more details. Kikyou sat there unfocused, she was usually very focused. Her mind was on the events of last night. She couldn't help but want to make sure Miroku was alright.

"Kikyou, you alright?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

"Inuyasha and I spoke to Kai, he believes we are to discuss buisness. All the while he wont having any knowledge of you and Sango being there."

Kikyou and Sango began to see where he was going with this. And it was a decent plan, but there were things to consider. What if Kai had back up, things could get out of control. Sango and Kikyou were used to working together. But they also knew when to call for backup. At a time like this, with a criminal like Kai. Having backup might just be necessary. On the map there were three circled areas.

"Why are these areas circled?" Sango wondered.

Kobe, Tokyo, and Okayama were circled on the map.

"Those are where all our hideouts are located. But we'll be meeting Kai in Kobe. You and Kikyou should arrive after we do, we don't need him to get suspicious."

About an hour later, the four of them finished discussing their plan. Later tonight was when they would put it into action. A number of things could go wrong, they would have to take everything into consideration. This was something that was very important to Kikyou. Because this would be her last case, her last time out there. Kikyou was hanging up her guns, and putting away the badge.

She spent much of her life in the line of fire. Catching criminals, and dodging bullets risking her very life for justice. She was 19 now, doing things other 19 year olds would have never done. As much as she loved her job, right now she felt the need to retire. She had certainly collected enough money over the years. Hell, she might just empty out her bank accounts, and travel the world.

"We'll see you both tonight."

With one final hug, and reunion kiss Sango and Kikyou sat goodbye to them. Sango waited until they were gone, before talking to Kikyou. It was obvious that she had something to talk about.

"Alright Kikyou whats going on? And don't tell me nothing I know you."

Sango knew Kikyou very well. It was almost as if she were reading her mind. Kikyou sat down, motioning for Sango to join her. The couch was where any and every conversation was held. Naturally Sango was right, she needed to talk. But where to start, there were quite a few things to discuss. Starting with "Kai" or whatever he was calling himself these days. Also last night at Miroku's place.

The thing with Miroku, him confessing his love to her. That to her seemed to be the most important thing. Seeing as how she couldn't get that out of her head.

"Last night was very strange and difficult. That is why I could not return home."

"So something happened with Miroku?"

Boy did it, Miroku had confessed his love for her. Feelings of love she never knew he had. Miroku had never displayed feelings like that before.

"Sango, he told me that he loved me."

Just then Sango's mouth dropped this was totally unbelievable. Miroku, perverted idiot Miroku in love. And with all people in love with Kikyou. Truthfully she did not see that one coming. Never in a million years would she ever think that.

"Miroku, our perverted friend Miroku?" disbelief written all over her face.

"He found me yesturday, when I went to see mother."

"Wait you went to see mother?"

Kikyou nodded and Sango grew quiet. Their mother was a topic they would rarely speak of. And when they did visit, they would always together. When they were younger, their mother was murdered. Kikyou was 11, Sango was ten. They witnessed their mothers murder.

Shino Hikaru was shot, instantly dying from the fatal wound. To this day they have no idea who killed her. All they knew was that they missed her, and they needed her.

"You went to see mother, because you thought that it would help you?"

"Yes, Miroku was the one who really helped me. I passed out and he carried me to his place. Where he later confessed how he felt about me.:

Kikyou was debating whether or not if she should tell her about his reaction. When he held her the entire night, to the point where she couldn't move. She did know, that she had to tell her one very important detail. That was about Miroku knowing that she was in contact with the Hayashi brothers. Sango really needed to know that.

"I still cant believe that he's in love with you. Hey, who knew?"

"Miroku, knows that I'm in love with Inuyasha. He knows everything." she added.

Sango paused slightly, as the reality of the words hit her. Now what, where would that leave Sesshomaru and Inuyasha. It was possible that Miroku might report everything back to Keade. God she hoped not just the thought of losing Sesshomaru was painful.

"He isn't going to tell Keade is he?" she panicked.

"No, don't worry. He gave me his word that he wouldn't. You know that we can trust him."

That was true Miroku had been their best friend for years. Helping them grieve the lost of their mother. Miroku had been there threw everything.

"Yea, I know. Must be pretty hard for him though, finding out you love Inuyasha."

Kikyou would never forget how reacted. Just the pain the hurt in his eyes, and the tone of his voice. She wanted to take that pain away, and somehow make it up to him. But she seriously doubted if she could do that.

"Yes, he reacted in a way that I had never seen before. I never felt more remorse for anyone."

Sango tried to imagine it, but for some reason couldn't. Was it really that painful for him? If so then he must really loved her.

"Sorry, Kikyou I know that you would never want to hurt him."

"No I didn't want to hurt him. I don't want to hurt anyone I care about."

Sango nodded in agreement, letting Kikyou know that she understood. All the while she couldn't help but feel sorry for Miroku.

"We should both get some sleep. We have a busy night ahead of us."

This was certainly true, neither one of them could afford to be tired. Because being tired would only slow them down. Although Kikyou was doing better, Sango felt that she still needed to rest. Anything could happen, nothing could be ruled out. What if Kikyou fainted again, another nosebleed? What if Kai wasn't alone. All things were possible. As Kikyou was about to go into her room Sango called out to her.

"Kikyou, if you didn't know Inuyasha and never fell in love with him. Would you be with Miroku instead?" she questioned.

Kikyou had to think about this one. Inuyasha was the one, she was sure about that. She didn't wish to be with anyone else. But if she didn't know him, and the circumstances were different. She could see herself with Miroku. Kikyou cared greatly about him, it could have gradually turned into love.

"Yes, Sango most likely I would be with him."

With that being said, she entered her room. Leaving Sango to think more about what she said. What if she hadn't met Inuyasha? Kikyou would be with Miroku. She tried to picture it, Miroku and her sister married.

"Nah, I just can't see it."

Later that night Kikyou awake, as usual before Sango. She had informed Miroku about the plan, she didn't want him to worry. He knew that she was feeling better. But still not to long ago she had just came out of surgery. He just wanted her to be safe.

"I'm worried about you. I understand and I respect what you have to do, But if I don't hear from you by midnight I will send backup."

She felt that he was being reasonable and knew that he was serious. All Kikyou had to do was make sure Inuyasha and Sesshomaru weren't there. Because if they were there someone would surely arrest them. Kikyou and Sango would have a lot of pressure and heat on them for this. While they were working for the law, letting criminals go was unacceptable.

"Alright Miroku. You do whatever it is that you feel is necessary."

By the time she got off the phone with Miroku, Sango was awake and practically ready to go.

"What is in the briefcase?" Kikyou asked.

Sango was carrying a silver briefcase. She set it on the table, and Kikyou walked over to her. The brieface was opened to reveal some very special guns. Guns they only used for the really big and special cases. This mission was no exception, seeing as how it was their last.

"Since this is our last time in the line of fire. I figured that we use the special equipment."

So Sango would be quitting too, not that Kikyou was surprised. She always made herself very clear that they were a team. Not just a team, but the best goddamn team ever. A team that should never be broken. Later as the two of them were driving to Kobe. Kikyou decided to talk more with her sister.

"You don't have to quit because of me."

Sango kept her eyes on the road, but glanced over at Kikyou. Trying to figure out where all this was coming from.

"Oh, well we are a great team, but my decision to quit was all my own. Mainly because I'm tired, of all the crime and violence. And also I'm in love with Sesshomaru, I don't want to loose him."

This was the first time Sango ever revealed her true feelings for him. Kikyou always knew that she had feelings for him. That was no secret, just like her feelings for Inuyasha weren't a secret. But they always avoided the topic about their love for the two Hayashi brothers.

"You know, this is the first time you were ever direct about your feelings for him."

Sango thought for a moment, Kikyou was correct. They had never really talked deeply about the two of them. It was always a topic that they would shy away from. Just like their mother, they would rarely speak about her.

"Yea, your right." Sango whispered.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were already in the factory, waiting for Kai. He had not bothered to show up yet. Inuyasha was beginning to grow impatient. Sesshomaru as well, but he was able to mask it and kept his cool.

"Where the fuck is that loser." a low growl escaping him.

"Patience Inuyasha, someone is coming now."

Inuyasha folded his arms, tapping his foot angrily. Just as Sesshomaru mentioned someone entered the factory door. Sesshomaru had chosen this abandoned factory, and he had chosen wisely. Just in case anything would go wrong. It was him, Kai the man who shot Kikyou. It took everything Inuyasha had to keep from attacking him.

"Its good of you to join us."

"Yea, what an honor." Inuyasha said threw clenched teeth."

Kai glanced at how angry he was. He had a lot to say about that, but kept it to himself. Kai instead took a bow.

"The Hayashi brothers its an honor to be in your presence."

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru glanced at each other. Was this guy for real, something didn't feel right. They would keep their guard up.

"Shall we get to buisness?" Sesshomaru suggested.

"Oh certainly."

He snapped his fingers and then from the windows, and several other entrances came some men. Sesshomaru knew something like this would happen. No one would be stupid enough to come in without backup.

"I'll leave you to handle this." Kai whispered.

He then disappeared threw a side exit. Kikyou and Sango were standing behind the gate, they had seen him leave. Instantly Sango ran forward after him, taking out her gun. He paused when he heard a gun shot.

"Ah, the younger Hikaru your here?"

Before she knew it Kai was dragging into the woods. Kikyou took out her gun, and followed after them. Hoping that Inuyasha was alright, there were a lot of men in there. But she was sure that he could handle himself.

"Let me go." Sango struggled.

He pulled her up to him so they were facing each other. She looked into his eyes, those familiar empty, evil eyes.

"You!" she shouted.

Reaching up her sleeve she took out her knife. Without hesitating she stabbed him, he fell back dropping her. In the distance he heard a womans voice, a very familiar voice. Knowing that Kikyou was on her way, he slipped into the shadows.

Moments later Kikyou came running over to her sister, who was now off the ground. She wasn't hurt that was a good thing.

"Are you alright? Where is he?"

"I don't know."

Kikyou then explained to Sango about what was happening in the factory. Sango knew now what she had to do.

"Kikyou, you make sure Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are alright. I'm going after him."

Kikyou did not completely agree with this plan. But right now, it seemed reasonable.

"Let me know when you've found him. I'll join you later."

Sango nodded and then the two of them split up. Kikyou headed back toward the factory only to see Inuyasha and Sesshomaru there. Neither one of them appeared to be hurt, and that was good. She stopped in front of them.

"Where did those men go?"

"Some of them are dead. Others escaped." Sesshomaru answered.

"Sesshomaru. Sango went after Kai, could you go..."

But before she could finish Sesshomaru was off. Not that she was surprised, He wouldn't willingly let anything happen to her. Inuyasha looked at Kikyou, and she looked at him. The two of them ran into each others arms.

"You alright Kikyou?"

"Yes, how about you?"

Before he could answer her, in the distance he was hearing something. It sounded like a bullet someone was shooting at them. He turned around quickly placing himself in front of Kikyou. The bullet hit him, and he slumped over.

"Inuyasha," she yelled.

Sango had no idea where Kai ran off to, he could be anywhere. She slumped down on a rock. She didn't want to give up, but didn't know where to look. Soon Sango felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see Sesshomaru."

"Sesshomaru." she fell into his arms.

He put his arms around her, thankful that she was safe.

"I don't know where Kai is."

"We should go back to Inuyasha and Kikyou, we need to formulate another plan."

Inuyasha lied there on the floor, his blood all over Kikyou's clothes. She had her arms around him, not intending on letting him go.

"Inuyasha, don't you die on me."

He looked up focusing his attention on her, and looked to the bullet wound. It was really starting to hurt now that the pain had set in.

"I'm going to take this bullet out of you." she told him.

Quickly she pulled the bulled out of his side, but he was still losing a lot of blood. She turned back to look at him.

"Inuyasha, the bullet is out. I..."

He closed his eyes again, she shook him slightly. He turned to face her again, noticing that she had tears in her eyes. Slowly he brushed the tears out of her eyes.

"Please...don't cry."

Sesshomaru had put Sango down on the ground. The two of them ran over to Kikyou and Inuyasha. Both surprised by this scene before.

"Don't you dare die on me Inuyasha, I will not loose you like this. I can't." she added.

"Kikyou, please."

"Remember what happened to me. You didn't let me die, you wouldn't give up on me. So please don't expect me to give up on you. You can't die like this." she yelled.

She turned her attention to her sister, and Sesshomaru. They wouldn't be able to do anything for him, out here. But Sesshomaru said that their hideout wasn't to far from here.

"Sesshomaru, take Inuyasha to your hideout, Do everything you can to save him, Sango you go with him alright. I'll meet you there when I can."

Inuyasha slowly dragged himself up a little, and looked at Kikyou. He would not let her go on her own to deal with Kai.

"Kikyou, you can't face him on your own."

"I can and I will. You concentrate on staying alive."

There was nothing he could say to her that would change her mind. He just simply nodded, and allowed Sesshomaru to help him. Besides what use what he be to her if he died. Kikyou waited until the three of them were gone from sight.

She started walking in the opposite direction, when she heard some laughter from inside. Taking out another gun she ran inside firing shots.

"Ah, Kikyou there you are?"

She hadn't shot him, but he there he was. She stood back a little, and he stopped laughing.

"I'd love to stay and chat, but I gotta go."

He ran off and she followed behind him, taking out everyone working for him. She was angry enough right now, and didn't care. She saw that he was heading to the roof, but there was something else. He was slowing down, and he was bleeding. There wasn't much he could do, she would trap him on that roof.

She ran threw the roof door only to see that he wasn't there. She looked around when she heard that familiar laughter.

"Ms. Hikaru why won't you just give up."

She fired another shot in the direction of the voice. Instead she had shot someone else, another person working for him.

"I'm over here."

She looked over on the other rooftop and there he was. If she just jumped across, she could make it over there to where he was. She took a deep breath and ran releasing a rope in midair. Thank god for her dead on aim, she was able to lift herself on to the roof.

Kai, held onto his chest blood still pouring. He slumped down a little, Kikyou walked over a little her gun still pointing at him.

"We meet again Ms. Hikaru."

"So it seems "Kai" or better yet Suikotsu." she yelled.

He paused slightly so she was able to figure it out. He wasn't really surprised Kikyou was intelligent. Eventually she would have been able to figure it out.

"So you know do you, good I thought your brains turned to mush while you were in that coma."

She fired her gun, but did not shoot him. He looked at her a little surprised. She put her gun back down, and continued to stare at him.

"That was only a warning shot, the next wont miss."

It had started to rain, Suikotsu could barely move the pain was getting to him. He would make the younger sister pay.

"Did you enjoy what you did to me. Placing me in the coma, making me vunerable and weak. You knew that I would jump in the way of that bullet."

"Your damn right, I was happy to have put you in that coma, I hope you die...just like that half demon lover..."

Before he could finish, Kikyou shot him. He backed away slowly, pulling himself along.

"That was for shooting Inuyasha."

He cracked a smile, she looked repulsed. She did not want to see him smile, not now. Not after all the things he had done.

"I loathe you Kikyou, I took great pleasure in seeing you so defeated."

Another shot was fired, the rain came down harder.

"That was for trying to get rid of Sango, keep talking and I'll shoot again."

Suikotsu merely smirked at her, he wasn't afraid of death. Although he wanted to get rid of Kikyou and her sister first.

"I watched you that night as you lied there, at the bottom of the mountain. I wanted so bad to kill you then..."

That was it, she did not let him speak anymore. She fired her gun twice. All that could be heard was the sound of the gun. And the wind and rain mixed together. After all those shots, and he still wouldn't die.

"You know." he croaked. "Even when angry you still are the most beautiful thing I ever saw."

She shuddered and shot him again, the wind howled louder. The rain seemed to only pour heavier. Kikyou looked at him again, and took a deep breath.

"Don't you realize that flattery will get you nowhere." she whispered.

He looked at her again, and took his final breaths. He was so close to death he could feel it. He coughed and smiled at her. She did not return the smile, just looked at him disgusted. And there on that roof top Suikotsu died. Nothing but the rain, the wind, and the faint sound of the bullets could be heard.