After the long awaited hope, I have given you an update. Another chapter of InuKik Genderbend.

Given Kikyo was shorter than Inuyasha in the series, I swapped their heights for the genderbend

Also I used Kagami for Kagome's genderbend

Kagami and InuYasha: 5'6

Kichirou: 5'8

InuYuki stared in awe, her amber eyes wide with shock as she tried to process what was going on. She knew she had been right to follow her gut, turned out her hunch had been right all along. Though her companions had thought of demons or other such reasons, she knew all too well who would be behind such a thing. She had never stopped believing that he may have survived.

After Kagami had gone missing she had gone looking for him, worried he may get into trouble. But turns out she had found someone she had never expected to. But that did not mean she was disappointed, anything but. Ever since their confrontation at Urasue's cave after his rebirth, she had wanted to speak to him. There were things that needed to be said.

But she couldn't seem to make her mouth or mind work, her brain was frazzled and she could feel her heart beating fast and wild in her chest. She stood in silence by the tree in which the souls were gathered by Kichirou's soul collectors. Little did she know, her companion and his reincarnation, was being held hostage and witnessing this whole moment.

Hoping that InuYuki had come to save him and would escape before Kichirou tried to hurt her again. She knew that he was in alliance with Naraku, meaning they were now enemies. Kichirou was not the same man she remembered, she could not lower her guard and needed to get payback for all the trouble he had caused them until now.

However, InuYuki did nothing of the sort. A strong tension in the air and the silence deafening, like a stand off from one of Kagami's comic books or old movies. Waiting for the other to make a move or strike a deal. Before the battle happened and the two enemies fought over whatever problem they had. Venting their emotions in doing so.

She didn't know what to say, the fact that he was standing before her despite having plummeted off that cliff. She felt a sense of relief she could not put into words, as well as deep relief that he was unharmed. "Kichirou" she replied gently. Though she knew things were not as they had once been. The feelings she carried for him had not changed since the day they had met all those years ago.

He was still the most important person in her life, but now she had other people she cared about too. Kagami, Sado, Suzu and Miyoko her new companions on her journey. But she could never forget Kichirou, he had been such a big impact on her life and the first man she had ever loved. Though time would continue to pass, she would never forget him.

Kichirou stiffened defensively and backed away from the Hanyou. His soul collectors dissipating in the background while the glowing orbs of souls remained. He knew she still carried bitterness towards him, which he doubted she would hold back. He had attempted to murder her upon them being reunited after Urasue had brought him back from death.

Kagami gazed at Kichirou and InuYuki, desperately wanting to call out to her and warn her that she was in danger. But he knew that his cries would fall on deaf ears as she would not hear him. The panic of watching Kagami cause her harm while he sat back and watched was eating away at him. Unable to warn her or even stop Kichirou's plans.

He knew that Kichirou held bitterness towards her, without him being able to protect her. He could take advantage of InuYuki's trust and finish her off. All he could do was sit and watch helplessly while InuYuki stood there completely unaware of his presence. His previous attempts at friendliness and alliance falling on deaf ears which led to this situation.

"So, you were the one behind this. Gathering all these souls of dead men" InuYuki replied reluctantly. She had a hunch he had been behind this, but never wanted to believe it. Hoping the fall had killed him so that he could return to peace in the Nirvana. But she had been right as usual, her intuition on point. As much as she hated to admit that to herself.

He had been through enough before he had died, enduring so much pain before his untimely death. Though she felt that Kichirou would never forgive her, or believe that they had been manipulated. All she wanted was for him to have a happy end and his soul to find peace. Unable to bring herself to turn against him and let him be used a second time.

Kichirou gazed at InuYuki, she was still as keen as ever. That much had not changed after all these years. He turned away from her shamefully, knowing what he was doing was wrong. "My body is moulded from the bones and graveyard soil at my grave-site. It must be sustained by dead human souls if I am to remain here" Kichirou replied coldly. He could feel them inside of his body, desperate to pass on.

But he used their power, their energy, their essence to sustain his form. He knew it was wrong and selfish of him, but he had no choice. His own soul could not rest until he had found peace. So he borrowed theirs to give him the strength he needed to complete his mission and find peace. He would be trapped in Limbo if he was destroyed now before he was able to grant his last wish.

InuYuki nodded quietly in an understanding manner. She knew Kichirou, she knew what kind of man he was. Though complicated and misunderstood, he was not evil. He would never do this sort of thing if he didn't have to. She could see in his eyes he felt guilty at trapping souls within himself to continue living, but he could not bring himself to die again just yet.

Kichirou smirked, guilt and self-hatred washing over him. How pitiful he was now, how he had fallen so far from the grace of the man he used to be. "InuYuki, you must despise me. I have collected the souls of the dead to maintain my existence. And it is my hatred of you that fuels my actions" he replied. Compared to his days as a priest, a man of peace and hateful of unnecessary violence. He now fought following his own moral compass and used wicked means to remain alive. His bitter emotions towards their past being part of his vendetta.

His soul was so corrupted by his own negative emotions and the experiences he had faced. He doubted if he was even allowed to love InuYuki, if he would not simply torture himself and cause her more pain. He wondered if after coming back he had become a masochist, because despite the pain he felt. Being around her made it seem worth it.

InuYuki was speechless, staring at him with a hurtful expression. She couldn't believe the words that were coming from his mouth. How could Kichirou ever believe that she could hate him? "That's just ludicrous! You may very well hate me; but I can tell you the feeling isn't mutual" she scoffed defensively. After learning of everything Naraku had done, of the pain he had caused them both.

She could never hate him, Kichirou had always been a misunderstood individual. Seemingly a cold and uncaring individual, when in fact he had simply performed his duties for the good of others and neglected himself in the process. The brief happiness they shared together being torn from them. They had been pitted against one another and been sealed/killed with those negative lies buried deep into their psyche.

She bowed her head towards the ground awkwardly, trying to control the raging storm of emotions inside of her. She had never been rational when upset and her filter tended to turn itself off. She gripped her hands into fists, then turned to glare at Kichirou adamantly. Her eyes welling up with tears as her frustration got the better of her. Why did he have to be so clueless? Guess Kagami got that from Kichirou.

"I've never stopped thinking about you, not even for a second!" she confessed abruptly. After endless centuries of being alone and hated, he had been the first good thing to happen in her entire life. She stared at Kichirou quietly, hoping he understood that what she was saying was the truth. Trying to hold back the tears that wanted to spill over and pour down her cheeks.

She wanted so badly to tell him she had truly meant her desire to give up her demon blood for him. As scared as she had been to lose that part of herself, to live a fulfilling and happy life as his bride was truly what she had wanted. But those dreams had been shattered all because of a cruel and heartless demon whom sought the jewel for himself.

Kichirou gazed at her quietly, his expression one of tenderness and love. He knew that she meant every word. Even after everything, his return their fight and their past goodbye. She still loved him. He turned away from her quietly, unable to bring himself to look her in the eye. Pain filling his heart, conflict bubbling up inside of him. He didn't want to believe this was true, he had caused her so much pain.

"I could never bring myself to hate you or think poorly of you. Its your soul I care for, not your appearance" InuYuki choked. Even if he was dead, even if this body he now used was a counterfeit. He was still the same man whom had stolen her heart 50 years ago. Her love for him was still the same, she would never look at him any different. No matter how much time had passed.

Kichirou turned to face her, tilting his head slightly as he looked at her. His long black hair tumbling over his shoulders. Clenching one hand to his chest tightly, hoping this feeling of hope would not be betrayed. "Truly InuYuki. You wouldn't?" he asked affectionately. If her words were true, it would make him so happy. Making him glad that he had fallen in love with her all those years ago before their painful separation.

He slowly approached her, reaching out his hand to caress her cheek affectionately. Looking down at her with loving eyes. A tender expression that she had not seen in over 50 years. He caressed her soft skin, stroking his thumb over her cheek in an affectionate manner. "You wouldn't hate me if I used these hands to steal the life from you?" he asked. Even if he were to consume her soul she would not despite him?

InuYuki's eyes widened as Kichirou leaned down towards her slowly. Capturing her soft lips with his own, closing his eyes as he savoured the sensation and taste of her lips. Something he had been without for far too long. She was still as sweet as he remembered, her silky soft hair tickling his cheek. The warmth of her body, warming his very soul.

InuYuki simply stood there, her eyes shining with shock. It had been so long since she had shared such a thing with anyone. But she didn't push him away from her. Having not expected him to do such a thing, but she did not hate the fact he was doing so. Though many males had attempted to court her in the past, she had never wanted anyone more than him.

Kagami's blue eyes widened in awe, pain shooting through his heart as he felt it shatter into pieces. Staring in horror at the scene taking place before him. "He's kissing her!" he thought to himself. He had never known they were in that kind of relationship. He knew they had been very close and become enemies. But he had believed them to be rivals of some kind after their union became sour.

Kichirou then pulled InuYuki to his chest, embracing her tightly in his arms. Surprising her, causing her cheeks to heat with embarrassment. His expression hard and pained as he held her close to him. She was still as soft and fragile as the day they had met. Hiding her emotions from the world as she continued wearing a mask of strength to hide her feelings. A common bond they shared that hadn't changed.

"InuYuki, after meeting you I renounced my post as a shrine priest. I vowed that day to become an ordinary man" he confessed emotionally, his tone filled his sadness. That day they had met, his life had changed forever. Meeting her, he had realized how lonely his life had been. How many feelings he had repressed for the sake of his duty. All of the things he had been forced to give up to stay pure and fight demons. All of the things he desired, he wanted to share with her.

He tightened his grip on InuYuki, not wanting to let her go. He never wanted to leave her side again, not even for a second. InuYuki could feel his body shaking with the emotions overflowing through him. Knowing the pain he must be feeling, to have had these dreams he wanted to share with her. Only for them to fall apart before they could even begin.

InuYuki softened and buried her nose into his chest, wrapping her arms around his body. Returning the hug that he was giving her, allowing herself to return to the past. Memories swimming through her mind. Memories of a happier time, of feeling loved and accepted. Having somewhere to call home after what had felt like an eternity.

"I longed to hold you like this when I was alive" he scowled in an agonized tone. The love he had felt for her then, he had not been fully able to convey to her because of his position, but now he was going to make up for that. He had never been able to embrace her the way he wanted to in order to keep himself pure. He had to throw away all of his desires and feelings he felt as a man in order to not taint the shikon jewel and affect his powers.

InuYuki pressed herself against him, trying to make herself as close to him as she could. Nuzzling against him in an affectionate manner, her ears drooping in sadness as she felt the pain he carried in his heart. They had both been suffering, two sides of the same coin. Their pain was different yet the same, the same and yet oh so different.

Meanwhile, Kagami felt like his heart was breaking with every passing second "InuYuki, you're going back to him, aren't you? Sure, you would, who could resist?" he mumbled painfully. He could feel pain, anger and sadness swirling inside of him as he watched the two lovers converse. Tears welling up in his eyes as he watched the girl he loved embrace her past lover.

"What am I doing here? Watching them together like this. I'm such an idiot" he sniffled. Tears welling up and blinding him, some of them spilling over and hitting the ground. Hurt and anger welling up inside of him. Just when he had found a girl who made his heart race and was unlike any other, he found she was leaving him for her ex.

"Shit, I can't cry in front of them. I can't show my face" he scolded himself. Though he knew it was such a guy thing to do. He hated showing his weakness like this to not only his rival, but his crush. He had once been told before by his father that love was complicated, but he never wanted to believe it. Now he was experiencing it for himself.


InuYuki's expression was distant and confused, her heart heavy with sadness. This touch was all too familiar to her, but it was different from how she once remembered it to be. "Kichirou's scent is so familiar, his fragrance is the same as it once was" she thought to herself. Her eyes becoming tearful and she bowed her head sadly. Knowing what they once had, she could never have back.

Now able to understand fully that he truly didn't belong on this plane anymore. "The only difference is that he has no warmth. His body is cold from death and he's sad and lonely" she thought to herself resentfully. Unhappy that the man she remembered was now different from how she knew him once before. The same comfort she had felt in his arms felt so different now.

Kichirou buried his nose in her hair a little, bringing him comfort as he held her in his arms. Reminding him of how lonely he had been all these years when they had been apart. "We are unable to take back the time that was stolen from us. So please, allow me to hold you like this a little longer" he begged sadly. He wanted to remember how happy they had been back then, the way things used to be.

Back when they had lived together with his brother Kaede, back when they had fought demons together. When she helped protect the village beside him. When she had found herself a home and even the villagers had accepted her. For once in her life she had felt happy and accepted, coming close to becoming Kichirou's bride and bearing his children.

InuYuki mustered up what little courage she had inside of her. She had to speak her mind, she had to be honest about how she felt. Clinging to him bravely, her voice cracking as her heart broke. "I can't save you, I can't do anything to undo this. Except stay like this with you. If only time could just stop" she sniffed sadly. If only she could forget about her mission, her duties everything. Just to stay in this moment with him.

Kichirou raised his head slowly, his eyes hard as he stared into the distance. This choice he would not regret, there were no lengths he would not go in order to be with her again. "Would you accept it? If I could stop time?" he asked hopefully. He looked down at her, his brown eyes piercing. He refused to be apart from her again.

InuYuki swallowed, her own eyes hardening and her tears falling away. "Yes, I don't care. As long as… we can be… together…" InuYuki replied her voice fading slowly. Everything suddenly going dark and her body feeling heavy for some reason. Falling against his chest. Passing out from his spell. Wondering if she had tired herself out from crying.

Kagami growled angrily under his breath, feeling as though he had fallen into some drama tv show. Glaring at them fiercely, feeling so stupid and betrayed. "I can't stand to see this. I'd be happy to leave you two alone if you would just let me go!" he snapped. He struggled and squirmed, his anger now starting to be vented but eventually gave up. "I'll just go sit in a ditch or punch something" he muttered. He felt so much anger inside of him he just wanted to be alone.

Eventually he realized he was being ignored which made him feel worse. He looked up to confront Kichirou but upon seeing what was happening he gasped in horror. Unable to believe what was going on. If Kichirou truly loved InuYuki, then why would he do something like this to her without even asking her opinion or consent on the matter.

Kichirou was using a spell to drag himself and InuYuki to hell, dragging both their souls to the realm of the dead. Clutching her body close to him protectively, keeping his word of never letting her go. "InuYuki, I will never let you go again. Come with me, to the depths of hell" Kichirou said in a forlorn tone. Never would they have to suffer again, they could just be together. Like they used to be.

Kagami watched in horror, fear and shock overwhelming him. Having never felt so utterly helpless in his entire life before this moment. Frustrated at his lack of being able to break the spell and intervene. Unable to do anything to stop Kichirou from abducting InuYuki against her will.

Sado-Sango

Suzu-Shippo

Miyoko-Miroku