Disclamer: I don't own Inuyasha and Yu Yu Hakusho. Only this story belongs to me.
War Of The WorldsIY YYH crossover. What happens when a whole lot of demons come after Kagome for the Shikon shards? Kurama falls in love with Kagome while protecting her. Will Kagome remain faithful to Inuyasha or will he risk losing her forever.
Chapter Twenty Four What The Miko Did
To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.
– Mother Teresa
When Botan and Yukina had hurried off to find their friends, Kagome and the others began to be suspicious.
But they had no time to dwell on it. When Shuuichi-kun had left, a part of Kagome was glad, because she was able to think more clearly without him around. She hadn't felt this much awareness of another before, hadn't felt this flustered when faced with a boy before.
Not a boy! A hunk! Her mind had screamed, but she pushed that thought away. The main thing was, Shuuichi-kun was ruining her concentration, and she needed her focus. It was her strength.
She had to concentrate, she had to stay united with herself, her emotions, and she needed to focus. It was her power, her will, her strength.
And he was ruining it.
As Shuuichi left, Kagome had felt a change of emotions in the air, a disturbance, then Botan and Yukina had left, and that feeling grew to a feeling of alarm.
It was a gut-wrenching feeling, and all at once, the four of them had sensed it.
Jyaki. Enormous jyaki.
It was not far. And worst of all, there were Shikon shards in that area, where the jyaki was from.
They had looked at each other then, forming a plan silently. After all, after years of fighting together, they had already known what each other would say by silent gestures, it was teamwork built slowly over the years. Weird, but true.
Sango and Miroku had to go back to the shrine to get their weapons and Kirara would be useful too. Furthermore, Kagome had to get her bow and arrows.
Inuyasha groaned and agreed albeit reluctantly. The feeling of being pressured by that enormous jyaki increased and Kagome's hear constricted painfully.
"It cannot be Naraku." Miroku said suddenly, and Sango grasped Kagome's hand tightly, offering what support she could give.
Kagome smiled as Inuyasha too held out his hand.
"Kagome. I'll rip him." Inuyasha muttered, his unspoken words clear to Kagome.
I'll protect you.
She nodded, reaching for his hand.
I know.
"Let's go." Miroku interjected.
"Well, first things first, how do we get past that creepy teacher there…"
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After they were nearly discovered, (four hiding in a closet to wait out recess wasn't such a great idea, particularly after another one of those Miroku – gropes – Inuyasha – goes – into – a – fit sessions happened) they hurriedly went to the shrine, and it was one of those moments that Kagome dreaded most.
Miroku had immediately grabbed his staff as Sango with Hiraikotsu.
But, when Kagome had taken her bow, her mother had appeared and that slight frown on her face made Kagome feel guiltier than ever.
"Mama. Um… I have to go." Kagome had said, not really looking at her mother.
"Just be safe."
The words hung heavy in the air.
Why did it have to be you? Why couldn't you have been safe and sound with no knowledge of these creatures rampaging our land? Why couldn't you be a normal girl aiming for a secure job and a loving husband, few kids maybe? Why? Why did it have to be you, Kagome?
Kagome felt the tears springing to her eyes. She knew how her mother felt; she had been traveling for a long time, and could know what others really felt. What was behind every smile, every laugh, and every word.
"I will leave now mama." Kagome mumbled as she slowly walked past her mother, to where the others were waiting.
"Be back soon."
I know your duty comes first Kagome. I understand. But, would you be happy when it is over? Would you be able to forget the past and stay in the present? Would you be able to be the girl your father wanted you to be?
Kagome struggled to keep the tears at bay, she looked up to Inuyasha's worried features and she slowly smiled.
"I'm sorry mama." Kagome said, her back towards her mother, the tears gone, replaced by a feeling of need, of must, of duty.
It is what I have to do. It is my duty, my destiny. I'm sorry I couldn't be the girl you wanted, I couldn't be the girl father would be proud of. I couldn't be what you expected. I'm sorry. But I know, as long that Inuyasha's with me, mama, I'll be strong and continue with my journey. Because that is my promise to them. To my other family, the family that I have come to love, and as long as I have the means to help them, as long as destiny calls for me, I will continue on this path that I have chosen mama. I am truly sorry.
And as Kagome walked past her ji-chan and left her mother in her room, with Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku, with Kirara whom all seemed apologetic, she pretended not to notice the sobbing sounds her mother had made.
"Kagome." She turned towards her grandfather.
"Don't break your mother any longer."
Finish your duty, your destiny, before she dies of a broken heart.
"I know."
I know. I know. I know.
Inuyasha gripped her hand tighter, Sango clasped her other hand and Miroku awkwardly patted her back.
I know. And her death will be all my fault. It is always my fault. Always.
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As Kagome settled at Inuyasha's back, they started off towards the north in a hurry, the jyaki was getting stronger and the uneasy sensation had settled back.
As they set off to their destination, Inuyasha had already broken off the illusion spell placed on him and he sniffed the air experimentally.
Inuyasha suddenly started growling.
"What is it Inuyasha?" Miroku asked frowning; they immediately cast out their senses.
Kagome too, did the same and was immediately jolted back. A horrible sensation of helplessness and failure came over her. Coils of dread and fear built up. Kagome unwillingly shivered and mentally berated herself for feeling this weak. She was the only one who was shaken by this feel. The others had already accustomed themselves towards it.
The feeling of Death.
His invisible fingers trying to grab hold of Life.
His malicious laughter that only some could hear.
His promise.
"Someone's dying." Sango said to no one in particular.
Inuyasha was the one who answered her question.
"It's the hybrid I encountered. His aura is disappearing. And it seems that he's slowly being purified."
"Purified? Who would have the power to do so, other than Kagome-sama here? In this time?" Miroku said curiously.
"But, he's dying isn't he?" Kagome said sadly. "Can we make it in time to save him?"
"He's our enemy!" bellowed Inuyasha. "He tried to take the shards!"
Kagome clutched the half pink ball and sighed. "But he didn't and he had let you off."
"He ran away! That's different!"
"Still, I'd try to save as many people as I can Inuyasha, not to leave them to their death unless I know they're truly evil."
Their banter was cut short as a sudden flash of light went up to the sky.
"Wah…" Sango murmured as that light burst into a multitude of colours.
"What the hell is that?" Inuyasha muttered loudly, frowning.
All at once, there was a shift of feels, of emotions in the air.
And they knew somehow, that flash of light had done something really, really unexpected.
That hybrid's aura remained intact and amazingly, that hybrid seemed to be alive. His aura was on Life and he was safe from Death's grasp.
However, that feeling of Death still remained.
"How? What happened?" Kagome muttered.
"That's what I'd like to know!" Inuyasha grumbled as he dashed to the place where the light flashed from.
Death's taken hold of another.
He was have given his life to the hybrid. The one Inuyasha fought.
He must be a very faithful friend.
Those were the thoughts that ran through Kagome's mind and it was the last that struck her most.
As they headed towards the place from where the light came from and where Death was currently residing, Kagome concentrated on the remaining life left in that person who had willingly given his life for another.
And as his aura became known to her, Kagome gasped.
Him. It's him.
"Inuyasha! Hurry!"
She had to try to save him.
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He was in a very broken state when they found him and the others had not realized who it really was, until…
"Kazuma. You're Kazuma Kuwabara." Kagome murmured as she crouched near him.
His breaths were shallow and his pulse was slowly fading.
Death was already holding him. Death is already winning.
No. No. No. Not another one. No. No.
"Kazuma!" Kagome yelled and shook him.
"Kagome-sama!" "Kagome!"
"No… No.. I knew him. I knew him." Kagome muttered through sobs and tears trailed down.
"Kagome, he's gone." Sango said as she too took her place beside Kuwabara.
"Was it him who gave that burst of light?" Miroku asked.
"It must be. For that hybrid." Inuyasha mumbled back.
He was that loyal friend.
He died for a friend.
He gave his life to his friend.
"He's gone." Sango whispered as she shook Kagome lightly.
Kagome snapped out from her daze. She saw the forlorn look in her friends' eyes.
The pain.
Would this happen if she had not brought them here?
Would this happen if she had not come back to the future?
Would he have died if she wasn't here?
Would the blood on her hands never end?
He's gone.
They are no longer of existence.
They are gone.
They died.
Because of me?
Me?
He's gone.
"No! He's not! And I know how to save him! I will!"
Life. Life. Not Death. Life. To give Life to Death. Life would triumph over Death. Life must.
Life.
I must give life.
Another burst of light shone through that place for the second time.
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So. How was it? I think this few chapters are like one of my crappiest efforts ever, though slightly satisfied that ii did it though.
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