Just too clear things up from the previous chapters. Kagome is able to use her powers outside of the jewel by channeling more energy to and through her projection. Essentially her projection is one giant bundle of energy and it's just how she manipulates it that changes.

Kurama stared at the spot were Kagome last stood his hand reaching up to where the jewel rested. She was gone, trapped again in a living hell. She had gone willingly to a place that terrified her in order to help him.

Kurama glared over at where the other three were with the newly contained and knocked out Inuyasha. Kurama strode over with a murderess look in his eyes. Luckily for Inuyasha, Yusuke stepped up and blocked his path. "It's not worth it. This guy is completely gone."

Kurama held his anger in. She would most likely be upset at him anyway for killing a friend. Even if he had gone mentally insane.

Kuwabara was upset as well feeling partly responsible. He shouldn't have let Kagome heal Kurama. He didn't know how much energy she had lost. If he had known he wouldn't have let her. He could still keep his promise to help her though. Looking around he spotted a sword on the ground. He couldn't believe it was anything special the way it was rusted over but it was the only sword around.

"This must be Tessiga." He commented.

"Yeah let's get this mutt back to Koenma. So we can move on to getting Kagome back." Yusuke said just as Koenma opened a portal.

(Inside the jewel)

Kagomes was tried physically and emotionally. The jewel was fully aware of the fact too. It had been teasing and taunting her since her mind returned. Showing her images of a hurt Kurama. Images of the insane Inuyasha hurting, even killing him. They cut her deeply; it was during all this that she realized just how much she truly cared for Kurama. Desperately she wanted to slip into meditation just to escape it all. However she didn't know when Kurama and the others would be entering the jewel through the medio. She had to be able to create some type of noise so they could find her when they did.

"Kuwabara?" She called knowing that if he was close by Kurama then he would hear her. "Kuwabara….Please talk to me."

(Spirit world)

The guys stepped out in to Koenma's office. A medical team waiting along with some guards was waiting. The medical team took Inuyasha off to the ward the guards went with him looking on as they worked. Koenma assured them that he was being taken to the demons version of a psych ward.

Only seconds after they walked out Shippo walked in. He grinned at everyone. "Sesshomaru as agreed, however, he wanted it clear it was only to pay back his debt to Kagome and in no way does this act affect any current dealing with the spirit realm." He informed them all.

Looking at everyone he noticed the grim looks. He also took notice of the fact that Kurama wore the jewel but there was no Kagome around. "What happened? Where's Kagome?"

"She used up her energy; she doesn't have enough left to hold a projection outside of the jewel." Kuwabara told him sadly. There was silence for a long while before His head turned over to Kurama. "Hey, Give me the jewel." He said.

Kurama gave him a look before handing it over. "Why?"

"She wants to talk." He answered simply. "I'm here Kagome." He told her.

Kagome was glad he had answered her. It made the jewels voice and fake images fade back a little. "How's Kurama? Is he ok?" She had to know. She just had to make sure what the jewel had shown her was wrong.

"Yeah he's right here. All safe and sound thanks to you." His voice told her. "How are you holding up in there?" He asked her.

"I'm tired…I want it to end. I just want to rest but the jewel won't let me. Its illusions have become relentless" She told him the truth. There was no point in hiding it.

"Hang in their ok. We're going to see Sesshomaru soon. He's agreed to help."

"Ok thanks Kuwabara."

Kuwabara looked up to the others who were waiting for an explanation to what was said. They could only hear half the conversation after all. "She ok for now but we need to free her soon. I think the jewel knows that its end is coming soon. Its tormenting her more than usual."

"Then it's time to stop talking and get moving." Shippo said.

Whoo Ray! Chapter 16! As always please review. Upcoming: Sesshomaru helps out but will the jewel be willing to let Kagome go without a fight?