Kenshin's face was murderous, his eyes, glinting gold.

He lunged forward so fast that Gouki so fast that the demon could barely perceive his movements.

He attacked with his blade, leaving the demon bleeding.

Kenshin finally had him down on the ground and took the Orb into his hands.

He aimed it at the ground where the Shikon had shattered.

"Please...Please..." He whispered as he worked.

Gouki growled and stabbed Kenshin in the back with his claws. "You are a weak man, choosing a human woman as your mate. Now she is dead, and I will rip your heart ou—-"

A sacred arrow flew and hit Gouki in the chest, knocking him to the ground.

Kenshin looked up and saw Midoriko, hands held in shooting position, eyes with just a flicker of life in them.

A light glimmered, and the Shikon reformed, returning to her body.

"I will never let you die, Kenshin."