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Reflections of the Past: Final Battle..part 2 chapter 28
Rin cradled her wounded arm to her chest...she had no choice now, she had to transform, it was the only way that she could continue to aid the others as well as defend herself. Sesshomaru protected her now, but he wouldn't be able to do it by himself for long, and she refused to be useless in this fight..Her eyes darkened, their deep green turning to a sultry black as her body began to shift...her small hands forming huge claws, her wings extending from between her shoulders to remain folded at her back...her muzzle lengthening to accomidate huge fangs that glistened under the light of the setting sun, white scales replacing the softness of her skin to shimmer beneath the darkening night sky...a large tail forming behind her to swing violently at the demons who even now were trying to attack her from behind...she extended her wings, moving them simultaniously as she lifted her body off the ground, her jaws snapping at any demon who dared venture to close, her rear claws tearing apart any her jaws had missed..she soared through the night sky, her huge form casting an erie shadow as she struggled to draw the demons away from Kagome, letting them chase her...gain on her before twisting her body around at the last second to charge at them..her jaws ripping through countless demons as she charged them again and again, until suddenly the demons stopped attacking, their attention held by a spiraling pink glow that lit up all that surrounded them...her eyes followed the demons stares landing upon Kagome who was kneeling beside an injured Inuyuasha and Shippo...and it was in that moment that she realized just how powerful Kagome had become...and why so many had fought and died to wield the power of the jewel...and as she landed beside a still transformed Sesshomaru, her demon relented allowing her human form to once again take control...all in awe of the power that Kagome possessed...
Kagome fell to her knees beside Inuyasha and Shippo...she had severed the tentacle that had held them together and it had disintegrated beneath her touch, but she had already lost control...Naraku had hurt her mate, and her son Shippo, and though they were still breathing, the scent of their blood filled her scenses, their cries of pain still echoed within her mind...thus fueling her already out of control anger...
Her power spiraled within her, crackling in its fury as it emerged to whip around her...destroying the demons who were trying to capture her, and yet somewhere in her haze of anger she was still careful not to hurt those who had helped them...This was going to stop...and it was going to stop now...Sango and Miroku were tiring...and also held minor wounds...they wouldn't be able to last much longer...Sesshomaru and Rin were holding their own, but Rin was wounded, and despite assuming her demon form to continue to help the others she would not last long once the loss of blood left her completly weakened...and Sesshomaru wouldn't be able to hold out forever...despite his power...everyone had their limits...even the Great Lord Sesshomaru.None of them could hold on much longer, even with the help of Koga's pack..
And just as suddenly as the battle had started, it had now stopped. Naraku's demons were backing away as they watched in amazement and fear what was happening to the miko that Naraku had ordered captured...
She stood beside Inuyasha who had managed to pull himself to his feet, still holding an unconcious Shippo close to his chest.
Her eyes had changed, nothing but sheer pink raging in their depths, fangs pushing past her lips, claws fully extended to glisten softly beneath the light of the sunset, her beautiful wings spreading around her, fully extended, their golden tips sparkling in the fading light as her power steadily increased around her, lighting the clearing, casting a pale pink shadow across all that it touched...Her aura continued to crackle wildly around her as her power continued to grow within her still form.
She looked to Sango, Miroku and Kilala, before shifting her gaze to Sesshomaru's towering form, finding Rin standing next to a giant paw...
She reached to run her hand through Shippo's hair ruffling it slightly before bringing her hand up to cup Inuyasha'a cheek, her eyes searching his...
"The jewel will respond to 'her 'regardless of who may possess it" she heard whispering through her mind...those had been her father's words ...and she finally realized what had to be done...
"Please forgive me Inuyasha...I have to do this...It's the only way.." she whispered through his mind, causing his eyes to widen in response as his hand shot out to touch her...but before any of them could react she placed a barrier around each group, it's power not allowing them through as she shut herself and Naraku away within yet another barrier...she hoped that they would understand...she had to protect them..especially the demons...she couldn't risk injuring them as well ...this was the only way...
"Kagome, what are you doing? Let me help you! KAGOME! KA---GO---ME! Inuyasha screamed as he watched her turn away from him..and putting Shippo's form gently on the ground he reached for Tetsusaiga,the fang turning a deep red as he brought it up to slice through the barrier...but it wouldn't work...he tried over and over and yet the sword could not break Kagome's barrier...
."I LOVE you Inuyasha...Please forgive me..." Kagome whispered as she began walking away...The others of her pack clawing frantically at their barriers as they tried in vain to break through them...
"You want me Naraku? Tell me..are you demon enough to come and get me?" Kagome growled as she made her way to the center of the dome..."You have something that belongs to me...AND I WANT IT BACK!" she growled...
"Ah, so you think you can defeat me do you...stupid wench..it is you who will submit to me...I will own you..and the child you hold within you..."Naraku stated, his voice menacing as he spread his tentacles around him...
"You misunderstand Naraku...It isn't you who will use me" Kagome growled as she raised her hand, her fingers extended..her body surrounded in a pink glow, radiating with a power so intense that it's sheer volume was simply astonishing...
"You see Naraku, you underestimate me...I WILL protect my family...ALL of them..you won't hurt them anymore...I want my jewel Naraku, you see..it doesn't matter whether or not you have it in your possession...it is still a part of me...and it WILL answer my call...question is...should I take the whole jewel, or should I take it PIECE BY PIECE?"
Naraku's eyes widened, he could feel the jewel within him splintering as piece after piece cut their way out of his flesh..flying to Kagome as they collected into the palm of her hand. "Lets see how well you do on your own Naraku...without the help of the jewel." Kagome hissed as each piece of the jewel returned to her...and just as slowly Naraku lost his power as he fell to his knees...
She could feel the others' worry, their fear...But this only served to push her on...
"I am fine Inuyasha, please trust me..Sesshomaru, Rin...please..just trust me..It's the only way..." Kagome's voice whispered through their minds.." My parents led me here, they knew that this was the only way to destroy him..' I ' am the only way to destroy him..I must do this...I must..It's the only way to end this..to finally live in peace...It's the only way to protect all of you...MY FAMILY..."
And it was then that the inside of the barrier shook, causing the ground to quake under its intensity as wave after wave of sheer power hit the inner edges of her barrier, its light showering around her as she pulled the last of the jewel shards from Naraku's pain wracked body...
" Do you know what it's like to be purified Naraku? It's utter agony, it burns from the inside out..."
Naraku screamed in pain, his hands clutching his chest as he doubled over. Streams of pink light splintered through him as his body shook, his eyes wide as he looked up at her.."But how? How can you do this without touching me...without charging some kind of weapon?" Naraku hissed as he doubled over again in sheer anguish...
" I am the Mistress of the Shikon Jewel...that is the only thing you need to know..." Kagome said she continued to purify him...and with one last wave of power she watched as Naraku's body dissintegrated before her...unleashing the last of the jewels residual power that bounced off of the walls of the barrier before slamming into her, until the pinkish glow just seemed to dissappear...
Kagome's barriers flickered briefly before they too dissappeared as she fell to her knees, her hands clutching her stomach as sharp spasms of pain shot through her...
Inuyasha ran forward catching her before she collapsed to the ground,a sharp cry of pain escaping her lips as tears ran down her face...
"Kagome...please say something...anything..please..." Inuyasha choked out as he held her to his chest...
"Inu...yash...a...I'm sor..ry..." she cried as another spasm shot through her..."I'm so sorry...oh god...please don't let me lose my baby..please...not my baby.." she cried as the world around her faded, enclosing her within a painless cocoon...
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Okay guys, please don't shoot me...I know it's short and I hate to leave it like this but Im posting early to make up for it...Please review...I'd like to know what you think...and don't worry...I really know what I'm doing...Don't panic...I simply had to find a suitable place for a break in the story and this was the only place that seemed to work...Short..I know, but at least Naraku finally died..yes..Im working on the next chappy now, but it will be a couple of days before I can post...I can feel this story coming to an end soon, as much as I hate to say it...but with Naraku dead I just don't know where else I can take this story without it becoming too long and drawn out..We'll see...thanks again for reading...I look forward to hearing from you all...Neisha..