Chapter 14: The Jewels Disappearance
A/n: Obligatory disclaimer that I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters.
"Miko."
"Kagome."
"Come to miko." Kagome opened her eyes. Everything was black, she was floating in emptiness.
"Hello?" She called out. "Is anyone there?"
"Behind you." Kagome turned to see a girl with long black hair, pale skin, and no face.
"Midoriko?"
"Yes Kagome."
"But where am I?"
"Your mind has been pulled into a void in the jewel by Naraku. When he released the miasma he also cursed you with the illusion you just watched, thinking he'd be able to finish your friends off before you came too. We don't have much time. You need to break free of his curse. Break free and defeat him. If you do not, Naraku will win."
"But how do I do that?" Kagome panicked as Midoriko started to fade away.
"My time is up." She said before finally fading away. But how do I get out of here? Think Kagome Think!
Kagome closed her eyes and searched for the feeling of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's yoki and the warm souls of Sango, Kilala, and Miroku; just as Sesshomaru had taught her to sense her spiritual power. It wasn't much but she could faintly feel them.
"Sesshomaru? Inuyasha?" She called out but got no answer. She closed her eyes again, she could sense them stronger but she found she could also hear sounds of the battle raging on. Come on Kagome. She closed her eyes one more time.
This time she could feel Sesshomaru's yoki tugging at her. She decided to go with it. It felt like she was being pulled so fast when she made impact with something. She opened her eyes ad Sesshomaru was holding her to the ground. She guessed that he had pulled her out of the way of an attack.
Sesshomaru got up pulling her with him. She looked around. Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku were a little banged up but they were fine. All her friends were alive. She noticed Naraku next; he had transformed into the upper half of a skeleton with a demon face. He was coloured dark red, with purple stripes under his eyes and flowing white hair. She also noticed the matching purple barrier he had up around himself. He must be getting desperate.
Kagome looked back to Sesshomaru. He gave a small nod to Inuyasha before he stepped back and drew Tōkijin, Kagome looked to Inuyasha as Tessaiga transformed into a brilliant red.
"Wind Scar!" Inuyasha yelled. Red Tessaiga's Wind Scar took down the barrier Naraku had put up.
"Dragon Strike." Sesshomaru bellowed. Blue strikes of lightning charged toward Naraku. His face turned to horror. His body started to disintegrate as it was assaulted with the lightning. As it cleared, Kagome hold clearly see the whole Shikon Jewel.
She knew what she had to do. She notched a sacred arrow. Shikon Jewel, this is my final wish, disappear, forever! She let her purifying arrow go and watched as it arched through the sky hitting it's mark.
Everyone watched as the Jewel shattered to sparkling dust before fading completely. Kagome couldn't sense the Jewel or Naraku anymore. What will happen to me now that it's gone? She was pulled out of her thoughts by Miroku's cheer.
"It's gone!" She turned to see he had unwrapped his hand and was staring at his palm where the wind tunnel use to be. Kagome ran over and pulled his hand into hers.
"Wow," she said in amazement, "we did it." Everyone was silent for a moment before cheering. Kagome and Sango hugged slightly bouncing and Miroku stared before reaching a hand out toward Sango's behind.
"Hentai!" She yelled before slapping him on the cheek. Kagome giggled then turned to Inuyasha for a hug but he was looking at someone else.
"Mind if I accompany you guys?" Kikyo asked.
"The more the merrier." Kagome smiled softly. She could tell Kikyo had returned to her human self, she had warmth to her again. They hadn't gotten along in the past but she wanted Inuyasha to be happy and she believed in second chances.
Finally she looked at Sesshomaru. He was standing quietly to the side looking as flawless as usual. A tear rolled down her cheek. Sesshomaru's head tilted to the side in confusion. She ran the short distance to him and threw her arms around him.
"I was so worried." She said. He wrapped his arm around her too. "Everyone got hurt and I couldn't do anything about it."
"Oi Kagome, what'dya mean?" Inuyasha called overhearing her.
"I'll explain on the way back to the village." The group started to make their way back while Kagome explained the illusion Naraku forced her through.
It didn't take long for the news to spread of their success. They were given many things; rice, fabric, Kagome was told to keep the katana, some gave gold and sake. A few of the men also offered to help build a hut for them so they didn't all have to stay in Kaede's small one.
With Inuyasha's speed and strength and the help from the village men it didn't take long to collect the wood and build the shell of the hut so they had protection for the night. The villagers also invited them to a party.