Kagome watched as Inukimi was plagued by memories, hands shaking as she receded inwards.
Sesshoumaru had spoken of what his mother had been like before Kagura's death; a queen of the youkai court, ready to take on anyone who thought her unfit to run her station.
She was the culmination of two long lines of nobility with the spirit of an unforgiving goddess who was just as likely to command armies as she was to lead them straight onto the battlefield.
Kagome reached for her, tears pricking her eyes when Inukimi screeched and pulled away.
"I wish I'd known you then," she whispered.