Chapter 10

Final Finale

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The twinkling white starts stood out against the pitch black sky. The moon was high and illuminated the whit marble courtyard. The Goshinboku was illuminated in a glowing moonlight fire; the green of the leaves was breath-taking against the brown of the trunk. Kagome smiled weakly and leaned against the well-house door, glad to be home.

After they had buried Songo and Kohaku, Sesshomaru had taken off to god-knows where. She presumed that he was going to do what ever it was that Sesshomaru did when he was alone. Kagome almost felt sorry for him, he was alone now, at least she had mom and Souta, but he was … alone.

Miroku wasn't doing as well. Before she had returned Kagome had left him in Kaede's capable hands. He hadn't grouped another woman since Songo died and he developed a strange new habit of talking to thin air. She hated to leave him in that state but feudal Japan held to many memories that she had to escape from.

Now she was back, just returned. Her feet were muddy; her shoes lost some wear along the way. She was tired; all she wanted to do was lay down in a soft comfy bed and sleep.

She began to walk towards Goshinboku, her feet treading silently on the marble. Tetsusaiga slapped against her waist, creating the only sound in the silent night. Kagome wondered what she would do with Tetsusaiga and the Beads now. She couldn't wear them all the time, well maybe the beads, but definitely not the sword. With a sigh, she hopped the fence that surrounded the tree and kneeled on the cold, dewy grass.

A little creature scampered down the trunk, hiding in the shadows of the knots in the tree. Euphoria shone in its 8 beady eyes, excitement for the end was evident.

Kagome stroked the dirt under her, knowing that here was the spot she had buried InuYasha, what was it, 5 weeks or 500 years ago? Time gave her a headache. Was he happy? Was he with the others who had followed his lead into death? Was he waiting for her?

Without realizing it, her hands had begun to take large clumps of dirt into them and let them fall onto another spot. She was digging.

"What do I do with the jewel?" she whispered. "Its completed, but I don't know what to do now. What do I want to wish for? If only there was someone here who could tell her what to do.

"But there is…" The voice was soft, but harsh and aged. Kagome whipped around, eyes searching the courtyard for the speaker. "Who's there?"

"You know me Kagome" she shuddered at the way it said her name. "I've been watching you, waiting for you. Yes, waited soooo long for you and you took such a very long time."

"Who are you?" she responded loudly, hands drifting away from the dirt.

"I'm insulted you don't remember me. I only waited 500 years for you. I only did my best to make your life miserable. I only killed your lover"

Kagome's eyes hardened. She practically spat out her next words. "I thought you died Naraku. I saw InuYasha kill you."

"That's the thing Kagome. I don't seem to die. Believe me I've tried, but no, I'm blocked out of death and kept here in this miserable existence like a rat trapped in a cage. I don't know why, but I do know how to die now."

"What do you mean?"

"The Shikon Jewel is the only thing that can kill me"

Kagome sat quietly, but alert. Naraku's voice was coming from the tree but she still failed to see him. "Let me get this straight. You don't die, but the Shikon Jewel can kill you? You've been waiting for me because I have the completed Shikon Jewel. So … you're telling me this because…"

"Kagome, you really don't understand. You are simply a tool; I need the jewel so it can kill me."

"Right … I believe you why?"

"I'm an old man with no will to live anymore, please kill me." He spoke slowly and deliberately. "Is that simple enough for you?"

Kagome fingered the jewel at her neck. Naraku wanted to die; only the Shikon jewel could kill him. She held the jewel firmly in her hand.

"I've never hated anyone more in my life that I hate you right now. To name the reasons why would take me all night. Now you want a favour?" she felt a small tear trickle down her face and her voice rose to a yelling. "I HATE YOU!"

A blast of pink light shot from the jewel straight to the tree. She heard a scream and saw a large spider-like creature explode. Its guts went everywhere and Kagome shrieked. The jewel grew hot in her palm and she dropped it. It landed on the ground with a soft clunk and immediately the pink light began to fade. Kagome blinked and the jewel was gone.

So it was finally over. There was no one to celebrate with though. Kagome smiled and stood. Her foot brushed the dirt back into the small whole she made. She could keep Tetsusaiga in her room, close and safe, and the beads might make a new fashion statement. It was pathetic, after all that had happened all she could do was smile and think about fashion.

Before she went into the house though, she turned back to the tree. She would never forget the memories she had made in feudal Japan, and she had the hope that she would see them again someday.

"I love you InuYasha" she whispered.

A soft breeze ruffled the green leaves of the tree in response.

The End

A/N: Their. Its Done! Mwahahaha. Once again I apologize for the wait, and to repeat this is the last chapter. Was it ok? Was the story ok overall? Anything I should improve on in the future? Read and Review People. Special Thanks to everyone who's read and reviewed already, you guys are awsome! In response to questions: Kouga's not in this story, but I think he's still alive, I do have my limits at the amount of people that I kill. Yes I know alot of people die, but I didn't kill everyone. And since its over, no one else will die! Yes. Read and Reviews. Thank You, Merci Boucoup, Muchas Gracias, Arigato, Dunkishine (sp?) ya...I'll stop.