The sun began to sink behind the mountains. Kaede just left, headed for Akebi Village. So Kagome was in charge of Kaede's hut until she returned.
This'll be fun! We need to cheer my cousin up! Kagome thought, stirring the ramen she was cooking for all of them. Kagome watched Zoey, who was looking out of the window constantly, worried. Kagome pondered on why Zoey was so worried, but didn't give too much thought onto it, because she could hear Inuyasha if she burnt the ramen…
Miroku was sitting next to Inuyasha, who was trying not to listen to the runt -- uh, Shippou. Inuyasha was growling, warning Shippou to leave Zoey alone. Shippou was trying so hard to cheer Zoey up with talking. But Zoey never replied. So Inuyasha was trying to get Shippou off of her case. It was kind of sad.
I feel it… Zoey thought, letting out a quiet whimper. That got Inuyasha's attention. "Okay, Zoey, what's wrong?" He glared.
Zoey tensed at his voice. She couldn't tell them… Not that-- "Yes, Zoey, what's wrong?" Miroku asked.
Zoey sighed. "Just say it." Kagome and Sango said.
"I would have figured one of you guys could have sensed it." Zoey said, looking at the stars popping out slowly. The stars are also showing dreadful signs… Zoey thought.
"What?" All of them asked. That was it. Naraku and Hakudoshi… and maybe even Kagura, all had barriers. Zoey stood up.
"Naraku. I feel him coming. He's so close, I'd rather die." Zoey said. "And right now, I'm wishing that car had taken me instead of my father or brother."
"Zoey!" Kagome stood up. She was mad, "Don't you dare talk like that! They saved you! Be glad!" Zoey should feel happy, at least. It was meant for her father and brother to go, not her. It wasn't right for Zoey to think that! Not at all…
"Shut UP!" Zoey screamed, "Everyone says that! It's not true!" Zoey ran out of the hut. Naraku appeared before her, and behind him were Hakudoshi and Kagura. Zoey backed away, scared now. Her newest nightmare was in front of her again. But Miko Mizuumi had let Zoey experience all this for one thing. Naraku's demise.
Kagome and Inuyasha told Miroku and Sango to talk Kirara and Shippou to flee. They, at first argued. But Kagome said Kohaku is near -- which he was, she felt it -- and that they should look for him. No argument after that. Kagome and Inuyasha ran outside, and saw Zoey listening to Naraku.
"So, my spell worked wonders on you…" Naraku laughed.
"Sp-Spell?" Zoey gulped, "What--"
"This kiss, stupid girl." Hakudoshi sneered. At the moment, Kagura attacked Kagome and Inuyasha, to keep them out of this. So it was Zoey against Naraku and Hakudoshi. Not a fair fight, but Zoey couldn't refuse it. "It would eat away at whatever happiness you had. And then, your skin." Hakudoshi said, snapping his fingers.
At that exact moment, blood trickled from Zoey's cheek. She touched it, her blood was ice cold. Did that mean she -- her hold body -- went numb? She tossed an energy ball at Naraku, but it disintegrated. It was too weak.
Naraku and Hakudoshi sent two large blasts at Zoey. Zoey had tears falling from her eyes. As they hit the ground, she prayed. Oh, lords of which protect me… Pass not this barrier. And with that prayer, she fell to her knees, unconscious. But a barrier quickly formed, answering her prayer.
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Kagome shot arrows at Kagura, always missing her. Inuyasha did Kaze no Kizu, and barely touched her. Kagome felt utterly helpless. She couldn't hit Kagura. One good hit, and Kagura would be down, allowing Inuyasha to strike her to her death with Kaze no Kizu. It was all her fault.
To Kagome, the world began to spin. "Wha--" She fell to the ground, also unconscious.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha exclaimed. To his reply, he was hit head-on with Dance of the Dragons. (A/N: I believe it's a singular, 'dragon'… Not sure, though)
Zoey felt warmth around her. Like she was dead. Wait, am I dead! She thought frantically. She opened her eyes, to see darkness. She looked behind her, and a miko stood behind her. She looked so much like Zoey's cousin, Kagome… Zoey found her voice right then, "Why do you look like my cousin?" She demanded.
"Of course we look like." The miko laughed quietly, "She is my reincarnation."
"Y-You're Inuyasha's prior love, Kikyou?" Zoey gasped, "Am I dead!"
Kikyou shook her head, "No, no, no." Kikyou pointed to their left, "Lady Izayoi will be protecting Kagome's soul."
"Why are we here? Where is 'here'?" Zoey asked, standing up. She looked down, as an image formed below them. The battle! Inuyasha was ganged up, three-to-one! "I-Inuyasha! He's going to die!" Zoey gaped at the scene.
"No, he won't. We are in the breaking point of the Spirit's Realm and the Living's Realm. I will be helping you, to defeat them." Kikyou said.
"B-But… I am a black miko, you are light, are you not?" Zoey asked.
"Exactly. Combine the forces, to create a unique, powerful attack." Kikyou said.
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Kagome stirred, and felt arms around her. She opened her eyes quickly, scared. "Wh-Who's holding me?" Kagome looked to her right, and saw Zoey and Kikyou, "Holding me from my incarnate and cousin?" She demanded.
"Shh…" The female voice said.
"L-Lady Izayoi? Inuyasha's mother?" Kagome asked, making sure she wasn't just hallucinating this figure.
She laughed softly, "Yes, young Kagome. Inuyasha's mother. Kikyou will be doing something. It won't hurt Zoey in the slightest." Izayoi assured. Kagome nodded and watched Zoey and Kikyou fade.
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Zoey woke up to see Inuyasha dodging tornados, roots, and energy blasts. Behind her, she felt Kikyou's presence. "Zoey, close your eyes. Put your hands out, and chant: 'Forever you shall dwell. Yet not with the living, but in Hell'." Kikyou said. Zoey nodded.
"Barrier, diminish." Zoey waved her right hand, and the barrier vanished. Inuyasha was getting pounded. Zoey her hands in front of her, and closed her eyes. She saw Kikyou next to her, doing the same thing.
"Ready, Child?" Kikyou asked.
"Yes." Zoey replied.
"Forever you shall dwell… Not with the living, but in Hell." Zoey and Kikyou said together.
"Vanquish Naraku, Hakudoshi, and Kagura from these lands, and," At this moment, the energy grew to an infinite amount of power, "send them to the fiery pits of Hell!" Zoey's shouted. Her eyes opened, and she released the energy ball. At the same moment, Inuyasha had done Backlash Wave, followed by a quick Kaze no Kizu.
Kagome awoke, and ran to Inuyasha, holding him as the three attacks combined and hit all three of them. Zoey smiled, and watched Naraku, Hakudoshi, and Kagura vanish, before she fell unconscious.
Next chapter's the final one. So tell me, shall I do a third part, like I'm planning to? But it's kind of focused on Inuyasha's and Kagome's daughter, but that priestess, Mizuumi, plays a part in it. And boy, will you be mad at me if you read part three! N-N-N... Nah, not saying. Tell me what you think via reviews!