Chapter 10: Dangerous grounds we play on

Sesshomaru and Kouga watched the group run back into the castle, Sesshomaru smirked now was his chance to get rid of the stupid wolf and the best part was Crystal called him 'Her Lord'.

"Wolf you will be punished, for attack my mate."

"She isn't you mate…dog shit…"

"That's about to change soon enough."

"Once I kill you, I'll take Crystal as my mate."

"The hell you will."

Sesshomaru expended his claws and ran towards Kouga and swiped his claws against his body. Their wasn't much damage because Kouga had his armour on. Kouga did the same to Sesshomaru be he jumped out of the way before Kouga to do any damage. Kouga continued to throw punches at Sesshomaru but he never landed a hit.

Sesshomaru figured it was time to end the wolf's life, he extended his hand and his green whip grew. He moved his arms and the whip came down on Kouga's body and ripped him apart. Sesshomaru laughed as Kouga's body was being cut down. He knew that he ended to wolf's life quickly but he wanted to go and comfort Crystal.

Sesshomaru hand started to glow and his poison claws came forth and Kouga's body started to disintegrate into the ground. When their was nothing left of Kouga Sesshomaru ran into the castle looking for Crystal and the others. He followed her scent towards the hospital wing. On one bed was Sango she was being attended by a servant and in another bed near the end was Crystal.

She was also being attended by a servant they were giving her a potion a calm her down. Sesshomaru walked over to her bed side and sat down on the chair next to her bed. He looked over at Crystal he could see her tear stained cheeks.

"Crystal?"

She looked over at Sesshomaru and gave him a weak smile.

"Yes Sesshomaru?"

"How are you feeling?"

"Better then what is to be expected I guess."

"I sorry that this had to happen."

"No it's my fault…if Kouga never had join of group we wouldn't have to go through this…I just glad that he came after me instead of Kagome…"

"Why?"

"Kagome would never recover…Kagome is strong but weak at the same time."

"How is Sango doing?"

"Why don't you go see for yourself?"

"I would but the servants ordered me not to leave the bed unless you took me out and carried me around."

"They said that?" he raised his eyebrow

"Yup." Crystal smirked

"Very well."

Sesshomaru pulled back the blankets and scooped her into his arms. Crystal cuddled into his arms she looked up at Sesshomaru and smiled. Sesshomaru smiled back and he walked towards Sango bed. The group were talking to Sango wanting to know what had happened with Crystal. After she explained that Kagome ran to find Sesshomaru that she went to help Crystal and after battling a bit with Kouga she was knocked out.

"He seemed possessed."

"He was."

Everyone turned to Sesshomaru and Crystal.

"Crystal why are you in Sesshomaru's arms? Were you injured that much that you can't walk?"

"No Kagome I'm just fine…the servants told me that I wasn't to leave my bed unless Sesshomaru was carrying me."

"Oh."

"Yup…Sesshomaru?"

"Yes?"

"Can you take me to bed…I'm tried."

"Oh course."

They both left the hospital wing and went to Crystal's room. The group looked at the two as they left the wing.

"I guess they are getting closer." (Miroku)

"Finally…" (Sango)

"At least some good came out of that fight they had and…"

"That stupid wimpy wolf."

"Right Inuyasha…you never really like Kouga in the beginning and I'm glad for that."

"Right Love."

"Inuyasha?"

"Yea?"

"Lets go take a nap."

"Sure…see you guys later."

"Bye."

Inuyasha and Kagome left the two in the wing alone. Miroku Saw that it was his chance to talk to Sango alone. Sango looked worried to be with Miroku alone. Miroku looked over at Sango and smiled at her.

"Sango?"

"Yes Miroku?"

"I wanted to ask you something for so long."

"What is it?"

"After we defeat Naraku…will you marry me and bear my children?"

"WHAT."

"Ummm…after we…"

"I heard what you said…it's just that I'm shocked."

"Oh, well Sango will you?"

"Yes of course Miroku…I will."

They both shared a passionate kiss. When they broke apart for some air they cuddled into each others arms and fell asleep.

Tai and Gwen looked down at their children and they smiled.

"See Love I knew that they would be finally accept their beloveds."

"I know you did honey but, you know it was hard to watch them."

"Yes I know."

"Soon Crystal will have to come back to Heaven and announce her mate."

"Gwen don't rush them…remember what happened last time?"

"Yea I do."

"Good then."

"…"

Sango and Miroku had woken up from their slumber and gotten dressed and headed to the dinning room where they were greeted by the others. Sesshomaru sat at the head of the table Crystal sitting on his right followed by Rin, then Shippo. Sitting on his left was Inuyasha, then Kagome. Sango sat beside Kagome and Miroku beside Sango. After a few minutes if waiting the servants came in and brought their food.

The group waited for Sesshomaru to take the first bite so they could begin. Everyone was silent during the dinner, they all had something on their minds. When dinner was over they all retried to the gardens for some tea. The women had sat in their mans laps and the children were sitting in their mother's laps.

Crystal looked up at the sky and sighed tomorrow they would have to leave, Kagome looked over at her sister and wondered what she was thinking about.

"Crystal?"

"Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing Kagome…I was thinking about the up coming battle…that's all."

"Why are you thinking about that now?" (Sango)

"Because the battle will be soon…I can feel it…"

"Mommy?"

"Yes Rin…"

"Will you come back for me after the fight?"

Crystal didn't have time to answer because Lee and Kino came running into the gardens they both were out of breathe. They bowed and Lee spoke.

"Mistress, I sorry we are interrupting your tea time but Naraku and Nori have been spotted."

"WHAT." they yelled

"To the north…our source said that he is awaiting us their to begin the battle."

"Thank you for informing us."

The group stood up and walked to their rooms and prepare for the battle and for traveling. The girls and worn the similar outfit that Sango wears. Crystal's was black and blue, Kagome's was red and black, and Sango's was pink and black.

Lee and Kino were going to stay behind and take care of Shippo and Rin, they had taken the children to their rooms and to keep them safe. Everyone gathered in the front gates. The group was going to fly, Crystal and Kagome flew, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru flew on his cloud, Sango and Miroku flew on Kilala.

The group flew for about two hours until the demons had caught Naraku and Nori scent. The group had arrived at a clearing and the two were waiting for the group. Crystal thought it was a little strange that Naraku's children weren't with him so that could only mean that they were hiding some where.

Crystal and Kagome both let their aura's surround the area looking for Naraku's children. The girls were indeed hiding but within their aura's told the twins that they didn't want nothing to do with this fight. Crystal closed her eyes and said a prayer, then Kanna and Kagura disappeared. Naraku who sensed that his children were gone looked over at Crystal and he narrowed his eyes in anger.

"You Bitch…what have you done?"

"Nothing that matters to you."

"They are my children."

"Not anymore."

"WHAT?"

"They are free from your grasp…you will no longer have any control over them."

"I'll kill you!"

"Not if I kill you first."

Naraku unleashed his tentacles at Crystal but they were cut down by Sesshomaru's sword. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at Naraku.

"Don't touch my mate with your filthy hands."

"Very protective over some one who isn't your mate, filthy demon." Nori said

"Silence, you poor excuse for a God."

"ENOUGH."

"Enough talk…I'll send you to hell tonight."

"Inuyasha calm down think before you act."

"Your right…"

The group took their fighting stance and prepared for the battle they waited for Naraku or Nori to strike them down first. Nori formed a sword and he got ready to fight. Naraku just looked ahead, Kagome taught they were taking to long so she begun the battle. She formed a bow and arrow and she shot the arrow at Naraku. Naraku didn't have time to form a barrier so he was hit in the arm.

Naraku sent some of his demons to fight in the battle, Sango and Miroku were talking care of the demon's while, Kagome and Inuyasha fought Naraku. Crystal and Sesshomaru battled with Nori.

Sango and Miroku's Pov

The more demons that they cut down the more they would regenerate back ten fold. Sango was beginning to slow down because she still wasn't healed from the battle with Kouga. Miroku couldn't hold back the demons any longer and he was going to unleash the wind tunnel.

"Sango get behind me."

"Miroku what are you planning?"

"I going to use the wind tunnel…"

"Miroku you can't."

"Why not?"

"Because you will be poisoned…Naraku's insects are in the area."

"I don't care I have to do something."

"I don't want to lose you."

"You wont…we have Kagome's medicine on our side…plus I couldn't bare to see you hurt my love."

"Miroku…"

"Please Sango let me save you."

"Very well."

Miroku gave Sango a simple smile and looked over at the demons again and he smirked. He took off the pray beads and he unleashed the wind tunnel within a matter of seconds all the demons were gone. Sango had ran to Kagome's bag and taken her antidote for poison and Sango gave it to Miroku. The two rest a while and watch the battle to unfold.

Naraku, Inuyasha and Kagome Pov

Naraku had put up as barrier to prevent Kagome's arrows from hitting him, but attack after attack the barrier failed and Naraku had be defences left. Inuyasha smirked as he watch Naraku suffering.

"What's wrong Naraku…are you too tried…"

"You're going to die…you and your bitch their."

"No one calls my mate a Bitch understand…I will kill you."

Inuyasha unleashed the wind scar, Naraku was prepared for the attack and sent demons to take the blow for him. When the demons were gone, Kagome's arrow was sent towards him and he was purified instantly. Kagome walked up to Naraku's ashes and she picked up the Shikon Jewel, when it was purified the two halves became whole again. The jewel glowed bright with all its purity. Inuyasha and Kagome looked over at the other battle that was still going on.

Nori, Sesshomaru and Crystal's Pov

Sesshomaru and Crystal were on either side of Nori, he was out numbered he had no where to turn. He had cuts all over his body and he was being to slow down, he knew that he wasn't going to make it. He saw Naraku being killed and he cursed his brother's stupidity. Nori had only one chance left but he was sure if it would work. In front of Nori a small figure appeared. Crystal knew instantly what was going on, little Rin had appeared in the middle of the battle. Rin cried out for her mother as Nori tighten his hold on her.

"Mommy…help me…"

"NOOOOOOO…let her go"

"Not until I get what I want."

"And the is?"

"Your throne and you of course…I can't have a kingdom without a queen."

"Never…"

"Then I am afraid your daughter is going to die."

As the two were arguing they were unaware that Sesshomaru was closing in on Nori and he was going to take Rin out of Nori's hands. With a flash of light Sesshomaru had attacked Nori and taken Rin out of his hands and he was back at the same spot. Nori smirked as he thought his plan was still working as planed. He formed a barrier around Sesshomaru and Rin and their were purifying blades circling them. Crystal looked over at the two and gasped.

"Let them go."

"Not until you agree."

"Very well."

"And we seal the deal with a kiss."

"What?"
"NO, Crystal don't do it…"

"I have to, if only to keep you safe."

Crystal walked over to Nori and she slowing put her arms around him, Nori held her around the waist and pulled her closer to him. Sesshomaru had been growling when Crystal started walked over to Nori and now he was growling even louder and his eyes were flickering between red and gold.

Nori leaned down and put his lips on Crystal lips, when she wasn't responding to the kiss he tighten his hold on her and he didn't loosening up until she did respond. When she kissed him back she also gathered up all of her energy and let it flow through her body, Nori tried to pull away but Crystal held tighter to him. Nori was being burned alive, by her power of purification. Within minutes their was nothing left of Nori and Little Rin also disappeared for she was nothing but an illusion.

Crystal looked around to see if everyone was aright, Miroku and Sango had a few wounds but they would heal with some rest. Kagome and Inuyasha were fine a few wounds but fine. Sesshomaru looked fine but underneath Crystal knew better he still didn't register why Rin had vanished. Crystal and Kagome smiled as they knew that they destiny was fulfilled was they could being their new lives again.

The group gathered around each other and they headed back to the western lands, upon arriving at the castle Crystal and Kagome was attacked by they children, asking millions of questions and asking if they are alright. The group all retired to their rooms for some due rest. When everyone was resting Kagome and Crystal took a walk into the gardens. Kagome took out the Shikon jewel and gave it to her sister.

"Are you sure Kagome?"

"I'm sure…it was yours from the start."

"Thank you."

Crystal took the jewel from her sister and she held the jewel to her heart. And she prayed that her wish would come true and that everything in the whole would become right again. The jewel glowed and Kagome and Crystal were surrounded by a blinding light. The jewel had granted her wish and it no longer had any power.

The two looked up at the sky and smiled, their life was just beginning and their future was still unclear but the promise of the love, and that no evil were surface again made them know that the world was now complete. Heaven smiled upon it's queen and sister knowing that they had fulfilled their destiny and were now free to begin a new one. The journey has ended but their lives are just beginning

The End