Destiny Meets Death

Sesshoumaru's POV

Only one day left. This isn't good. I still haven't even found a single trace that led to Naraku's castle and I've been traveling for three days. If I don't find the castle by tomorrow, Kagura will die.

I hated the thought. I can't believe how hard this is. I have never failed something before and I don't plan to start now. This is tiring, but I can't stop now. She needs me."

I continued running down the path. I was getting tired and started to slow down. I haven't rested yet and I can't stop now. I don't understand how I have not found the castle yet. Don't worry, Kagura, I'm coming.

Kagura's POV

I sat on the floor, with Hakudoshi's note still in my hands. Hakudoshi's last words were written on this paper. I vow to not let Hakudoshi die in vain.

I headed downstairs to the main hall where Naraku usually hands out our jobs. He was standing there with Kanna on his right side and Kohaku on his left. " Kagura, good, your finally here. Now I can give out your jobs." With my luck he'll probably send me after Inuyasha.

" Kanna, go do whatever you wish today. Kagura go into the forest and search for the last jewel shard. Kohaku go kill Inuyasha." Naraku said. As Kana and Kohaku heard their jobs, they left to complete them. Kohaku doesn't stand a chance against Inuyasha. Naraku stared at me. " Well, what are you waiting for, Kagura. Get going." I looked at him and then walked away. I have to find Kohaku before he gets hurt.

I ran through the forest to find Kohaku. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going and ran strait into someone. I fell to the floor and the other person fell on top of me.

I winced at the pain as I hit the floor. Then I heard someone calling my name. " Kagura, are you alright?"

" Huh?….Sesshoumaru? Yeah I'm fine." He moved off of me and stood up. He offered his hand to help me up. I took his offer and placed my hand in his. I tried to hold back my blush as best as I could.

Once we were both standing, I crushed Sesshoumaru with my body and pulled him into a hug. I began crying.

Sesshoumaru's POV

Kagura…why was she crying? Easy question, she's knows there is little time left.

I looked at her crying into my chest. " Kagura…don't cry."

" I-I can't help I-it. I-I wanted to be with you and now I-I c-can't because N-Naraku's going to kill me tomorrow!"

" I'm sorry, Kagura. I really am trying my hardest you know. I really did my best. Forgive me."

" I-it's not your fault. I know you tried and that makes me happy." She looked at me with a sad smile. Tears filled her crimson eyes. She's so fragile. Yet she's managed to hold on this long. She's tough and I respect her for that. It's sad that she might end like this.

I wiped the tears rolling down her cheek and returned her hug. I heard her sob. I have never seen her like this before.

I pulled away from her and looked into her eyes. Red the color of anger, blood, and hatred. Everything Kagura hates. " Sesshoumaru, I'm sorry that this may be our final meeting, but I really have to go. I must do something important before tomorrow."

I looked at her and nodded. Just as she was about to run away, I grabbed her wrist. I heard her gasp. " Sesshoumaru?"

I leaned my head against her and whispered to her, " Kagura, you are the wind and the wind can never be captured. No one can own you, control you, or capture you. You have always been free to me. That's why I allow you to treat me the way you do."

" Sesshoumaru" Her eyes widened.

" Go, Kagura. Do what you must." I began to walk away.

" Sesshoumaru"

" Yes?" I stopped walking and looked at her.

" Be safe."

" Aren't I always." I answered to her. She smiled and I smiled back. I then continued walking.

I rarely smiled, but smiling for her was no problem.

Kagura's POV

I continued my search for Kohaku. I still had what Sesshoumaru said in my mind. He was so opened to me, like he actually…no. He doesn't love me. He can't. Maybe it's all in my head. Right? Damn, I'm going insane. Whatever. I have to find Kohaku.

I ran to a clearing where I witnessed Inuyasha and Kohaku battling. It seemed as though Inuyasha didn't want to battle him. He just kept on dodging the attacks. Inuyasha fell to the ground and Kohaku was about to attack him. I pushed Kohaku away and tackled him to the floor. " Kohaku! Control yourself! Look these people are trying to help you not hurt you. Break away from Naraku. I know you can. Look at your sister. Please free yourself for her." I looked into his eyes and saw them struggle to break free.

Inuyasha and his friends stared at me as I tried to free Kohaku from Naraku's grasp.

" Sister? Sango…" Kohaku struggled.

I nodded. " Yes, your sister, Sango. Free yourself for her."

Kohaku got up from the ground. He looked over at Sango. I saw that she was shocked at what I was doing. I placed my hand on his shoulder. " Kohaku, don't let Naraku control you. You can break free. Do something that I can't. Fight him off."

I saw him trying to remember. Then suddenly he spoke. " Kagura, how can I break away from Naraku if I have the jewel in my back."

" I'm going to remove when you remember your family, friends, and village.

" No! If you remove it, Kohaku will die." Kagome shouted.

" Trust me. I know what I'm doing."

" I'm ready, Kagura. I remember now. I destroyed my father and friends because Naraku made me. He destroyed my village."

" Alright then. Face your back towards me." He turned around and did as I said. I pressed my fingers in the spot that the jewel was in.

" Kagura, thank you. I owe you." I bit my lip as I continued pulling the jewel out. Please let my plan work.

Finally, the jewel was out and Kohaku fainted to the ground. Inuyasha said, " Kagura, if you are planning something funny, I'll kill you right now!"

" Why can't you people trust me? I have an idea. I promise I'll have him back."

Sango stepped forward. " You better have him back or I'll personally take the pleasure of slaughtering you."

I nodded and grabbed his body and rode off on my feather.

I traveled through the forest in hope of finding Sesshoumaru. He was part of my plan. He can bring Kohaku back to life. Now the problem was find-never mind. I found him. And he was extremely close to the castle! Maybe he will find Naraku and at least give me an extra day to live. I'm glad he didn't give up.

" Sesshoumaru, I need one last favor." I said to him

" And what would that be?"

" Bring him back to life." I placed Kohaku's corpse in front of him. I looked at him.

"Why?"

" I need him to be free. He doesn't deserve to be captured like Naraku like I am."

" Kagura, it's amazing how you want to help your enemies, regardless of how they treated you."

" I'm doing it for him."

" And so you say. Fine, I'll help." He walked up to Kohaku's body and pulled out Tenseiga and placed it above his body. He swung it over his body and Kohaku slowly opened his eyes.

" Kagura? Where am I?"

" Your in the forest."

" Why?"

" Sesshoumaru brought you back to like." He looked over at Sesshoumaru.

" Thank you." He said. Sesshoumaru nodded and walked away.

" Sessh, open up a little, why don't ya?" I called to him. He waved his hand to me. I smiled.

Kohaku looked at me. " You like him, don't you?

I ignored his question. " Come we have to get you to your sister."

We walked a little while until we arrived at a hut where Inuyasha and friends were staying. I walking in without knocking and Inuyasha was ready to pounce on me.

" Geez, woman. Don't you believe in knocking first?" Inuyasha asked me.

I shrugged. " Nope. Oh, I have a surprise for you." I moved out of the way to revel Kohaku perfectly unharmed.

" Kagura, you actually kept your promise!" Sango ran up to hug her brother. "Kohaku!"

I looked at Sango hug her brother and it reminded me of Hakudoshi and I. I wanted to cry, but….

" Kagura, why did you do this?" Miroku asked me.

" Let's just say I owe him. Right, Kohaku?" He nodded.

I turned around to walk away, but Inuyasha called to me. " Your not as bad as you seem, Kagura. Why don't you join our group?"

" I-I can't. Naraku will find you guys to easy. I don't want that to happen. Good luck." I walked out the door and flew off on my feather.

I walked into the castle and again Naraku was waiting for me. " Kagura, I have had it with you!"

" Naraku, I assume you know I freed Kohaku and killed Tanuki."

" Yes, I do. I won't kill you now, but tomorrow, Sesshoumaru-sama will not rescue you. I will kill you."

I stormed out and into my room. I grabbed a paper and wrote a note that I would have to give to Sesshoumaru before I died. Sesshoumaru, I love you.

1 day left

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Author's note:

Chapter 9! I love it. I bet the suspense is killing all of you. I promise it will not end soon. I will write until I cannot think of any more to put. So keep on reading and I hope you enjoy the rest.

Next time in Destiny meets Death:

Sesshoumaru is still on his way to Naraku's castle. He is really close. Closer than he thinks. Will he be able to get to Naraku in time? And what is Naraku giving Kagura before she dies? Find out next time in Chapter nine: Kagura's Final meeting with Naraku.

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