The battle raged on, and Kagome fought desperatly. She tried to see her friends, but it was hopeless. They were lost in the sea of demons, each trying desperatly to reach Naraku. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Kita dash by. Smiling to herself, she fought on. Stab, slash, dodge, counterattack. The never ending dance of death raged on. Kagome moved gracefully, knowing that if she messed up it would cost her her life. But somewhere deep down she was thrilled. It excited her, made her blood pump faster. She loved it. But she swore up and down it was Bankotsu's fault. Her concentration was torn as she heard a faint yell of pain. She glanced over, seeing Kita down. A large slash wound around her stomach, and Kagome could see her innards. It made her sick. Relief flooded through her as Kita stood, clutching her stomach, and dove back into the onslaught. But then, as if she dissapeared, the demons ignored her. They flocked to Kita. Kagome watched horrified as three arrows thudded into Kita's chest. She then noticed all other battles stopped, as if they knew of the first death for the humans. Kita glared at the arrows, tearing them out. Rushing another demon, she took it down with ease.

Until the day I die
I'll spill my heart for you, for you

Jakotsu ran towards her, trying to cut himself a path in order to help the injured girl. Crying out, he watched in a mix of despair and horror as another arrow thud into her. Finally reaching her, he shoved her behind him. "Jakotsu...sever some heads for me when I'm gone ok?" he heard her say. He was about to retort when he heard another thud and a paind gurgle. Crying out, he fell to his knees. An arrow protruded from Kita's throat, and she slowly was drowning on her own blood.

Until the day I die
I'll spill my heart for you

Standing up, Jakotsu's eyes were hidden by his bangs. "Damn you bastards..." he whispered. Glancing up, he threw a glare, and attacked viciously, his snake sword flying, chopping demons into peices. Grinning, he cut them down by the 10's, "Now, how do you like this!" He yelled, cutting more down, a crazy battle gleam in his eyes.

As years go by
I race the clock with you

Grinning, he took down more demons, unaware of the huge demon creeping up behind him. Kagome cried out, but was too late. Jakotsu turned, and the demon swung it's huge claws, cutting deeply into the mercenary. He looked shocked, but that was replaced by a smirk as he swung his sword, killing the demon. He fell after that, heaving in pained breaths. Gasping, Bankotsu rushed to his 'brother'. Jakotsu weakly pushed himself up and watched Bankotsu approach. "JAKOTSU!" Bankotsu screamed, and watched as Jakotsu fell again. "Aniki...goodbye..." Jakotsu gasped out. "Jakotsu...You'll live!" he said. "No...I'm already half way there. Crap...I can see Kita...she looks pissed..." he whispered, and slowly his head lolled to the side, taking in one last ragged breath, his eyes lost their life.

But if you died right now
You know that I'd die to (I'd die too)

Bankotsu stood up from Jakotsu's lifeless body. Glancing around, he noticed the demon population was dwindling. Grinning, he began to twirl the Banryuu. Turning to Kagome, he smiled and yelled. "I'll see ya again someday Kagome! Just make sure you kill Naraku!" Kagome's eyes widened, realizing he planned to sacrifice himself. "BANKOTSU NO!" she called out desperatly.

You remind me of the times
When I knew who I was (When I knew who I was)
But still the second hand will catch us
Like it always does.

But it was too late, he unleashed all of his strength, and the explosion thundered violently, tearing through demons mercilessly, ripping apart the surrounding earth, hurtling it in all directions. After traveling through thousands of demons, it dissapated. Kagome tried to peer through the wreckage, but she could not see any sign of the mercenary.

We'll make the same mistakes
I'll Take the fall for you
I hope you need this now
cuz I know I still do.

"Bankotsu!" She cautiosly called. There were still about a hundred demons, and Kagome only had a few arrows left. Her sword had long ago broken, and she knew it was nearing her end unless Bankotsu was still alive. Hearing a grunt that sounded farmiliar, she was overjoyed. Rushing to the young mercenary's voice, she screamed out in terror. A tentacle was plunged through his chest, and his eyes were slowly dulling. "Ka...gome..." he whispered, before Naraku wrenched another tentacle into him, severing his head.

Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you
Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you

"How quaint that he should die this way, right Miko?" Naraku asked, sneering. Kagome felt the hungry stares of the demons on her, and she gulped. Knowing that this was the end, she strung her last three arrows, tears starting to make their way down her face. As if the sky felt her pain, it began to rain, pouring down the droplets onto the battlefield, washing the crimson and gore from it. 'Dear Kami...please...help me. For Jakotsu, for Kita...and for...Bankotsu.' she prayed, letting all of her powers flow into her arrows.

Should I bite my tongue
Until blood soaks my shirt?
We'll never fall apart
so Tell me why this hurts so much?

Unleashing the arrows, she watched as Naraku screamed in pain. Then the demons consumed her. The last thing she heard was Sango screaming, and saw a flash of light whizz by.

And she let herself be taken under the demons bulk.

She let herself die.

My hands are at your throat
And I think I hate you
But still we'll say, "remember when"
Just like we always do, just like we always do

Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you
Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you
Yeah I'd spill my heart!
Yeah I'd spill my heart, for you!

My hands are at your throat
And I think I hate you
We made the same mistakes
mistakes like friends do,
my hands are at your throat
and I think I hate you
we made the same mistakes.

Until the day I die
I'll spill my heart for you, for you

Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you, for you
Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
I'll spill my heart for you

Until the day I die (Until the day I die)
Until the day I die!

END OF CHAPTER!

This is the official last chapter. I will have an Epilogue out ASAP. I'm still crying a little, but when I thought of the next chapter, I realized that It's a real tearjerker. I can't believe myself... After I finish this, I'll work on Yin and Yang, my other Ban/Kag. I'm so horrible for this...