The rain stays away, but Naraku's conspiracies do not.
They're in a village not far from Kaede's. For once, Naraku is present. They are all exhausted dealing with him and his various incarnations.
Kagome has no time to even try to speak to Sesshoumaru; they're too focused on keeping themselves and everyone else alive.
Inuyasha is knocked back, and Kagome doesn't have time block the blow that comes after he's taken out of the picture.
A blast of energy explodes in front of her, sending her flying back, but before she can hit the ground, she's caught.
In his arms.
