Yasashiku and Suki had arrived at their destination. Naraku's Castle... This was it... The final battle... Yasashiku was staring at the castle that held the demon known as Naraku. There was no turning back now. The final battle was underway. Suki could only stare at Yasashiku. There was no mistaken it. He was ready to avenge his parents and everyone else that had died by Naraku.

"You ready Yasashiku?" Asked Suki.

"Yeah, this is the final battle... Once it's over, I can live a normal life... The kind of life my mother and father wanted for me..." Replied the half demon.

Suki could only stare at him. There was so much that she wanted to tell him. But right now wasn't the right time for that. Even though this could be the last day for either of them, then... she knew that if it was her last day, she would tell Yasashiku how she felt about him. Her true feelings toward him. They slowly made their way to the castle.

They were both expecting Shippo to come with Kirara at some point. Yasashuki calmly said "Suki, I wish to tell you something important once this is over... It's something I've always wanted to tell you... Something I know I can't keep anymore... But now isn't the best time... But I do promise you that I will tell you... That's a promise on my honor as the son of Inuyasha and Kagome..."

Suki could only stare at Yasashiku. His powers were great. For they were the powers of a demon and a miko. But would that be enough? Enough to destroy Naraku? Suki calmly said "Yasashiku... Promise you'll be careful... Please?"

Yasashiku calmly said, as he stared at Suki with a calm stare "I promise I'll try to be careful."

Suki could only smile. She knew that would be enough for her. As long as he would try, then she was happy. But what would make her even happier is if they both would come out of this alive... Even that was hard to say. She only wished that her dream... wouldn't happen... That was the only thing that she feared for... For most of her dreams did come true, half the time anyway.

They both started to head toward the castle that holds the half demon Naraku. Yasashiku knew that with him having the jewel, and then Naraku would come after him. It was for the best. Better that he holds the jewel then let Suki hold it. There was no way that he was going to let Suki hold onto it. Suki was close to the young half demon, wanting to feel safe. As safe as she could feel in this place. Hard to believe that this place was the same castle that her parents, along with Yasashiku's parents fought Naraku in.

This place looked so new, and yet so old at the same time. Yasashiku stopped; his ears were twitching as he stared straight ahead. Suki could only stare at him, there was something bothering him now. She could feel it. What ever it was, it was dangerous. What could it be? Was it something huge? Or was it Naraku? Then, they both heard a dark laugh.

"So, the son of Inuyasha and Kagome has appeared. Along with the daughter of Sango and Miroku. Who would have thought?" Said a dark, cold and evil voice.

Suki started to shake with fear. This was just starting to give her the creeps. This is what happened in her dream. Was it starting to happen? Was... was... was Yasashiku going to die like in her dream? Yasashiku stared at the source of the voice as he growled out with rage "come out and fight me Naraku! I'll kill you once and for all!"

Naraku just laughed as he said "you're just like your father. You only think about fighting head first. Plan later. Haven't you gotten anything from your mother? Then again, it's probably for the best. She was a pathetic miko."

Yasashiku growled at Naraku. There was no way that he was going to let Naraku get away with insulting his mother like this. There was just no way that he was going to let that happen. It just wasn't right! This guy was so going down! So, he charged at the evil half demon. Growling as he felt his demon's blood burn through his veins. Gripping his sacred sword he screamed out "SACRED LIGHTNING!"

The attack hit, but it did no damage. What the hell was going on? Yasashiku stared at his sword. Why didn't his attack worked? That made no sense. What the hell is going on?! Suki stared in shock. His attack was a sacred attack and yet it didn't do anything at all! Naraku laughed as he said "your attacks won't do anything boy! I've become immune against those attacks!"

Yasashiku growled at Naraku. There was no way that he was going to let Naraku win. Suki grabbed her sutras as she screamed out "DIE NARAKU!"

"DON'T DO IT SUKI!" Screamed Yasashiku. But that didn't work, for Suki's sutras hit Naraku. Naraku aimed one of his spider legs at Suki. Suki screamed out in fear. Yasashiku ran toward her, taking the hit with his back. They both hit the ground. Yasashiku held onto Suki as he asked "you alright Suki...?"

Suki could only stare at Yasashiku as she calmly said "yeah..." 'But I hate it that I'm never able to help... I'm so useless!'

Naraku laughed as he said "just like your parents. Yasashiku is like Inuyasha, protecting the one person that wanted to be your friend. And Suki, like her mother but is weak. You can't do anything!"

Suki winced at those words. He was right; she was never one to fight. And never will be. There was nothing that she could do to help Yasashiku, unless... she uses that one attack. But that one is very risky. If she were to use that... then... she would... No! She was always told to never use that attack, only as a last resort.

Yasashiku calmly said "Naraku, you'll die here, by my own hands! I won't use my sword! I'll use my bare fucking hands to kill you, YOU MOTHER FUCKER!" With that, he charged at the dark half demon. Naraku came out of the shadows. His long brown hair blew in the breeze as his dark blue and purple clothing. Yasashiku threw his swords away. This battle was about pure strength! No weapons at all. Amano, amano! But, before the true battle took place, he stared at Suki and calmly said "don't get involved, this battle is between me and Naraku. I don't want you to die Suki."

Suki just stared at the half demon that has captured her heart. There was no mistaken it. She knew that look in his eyes. He feels like he has to do this. It's like he has to prove that he has to be as strong as his father, maybe even more powerful. It's hard to say really. But that's what she thought she saw in his eyes.

Yasashiku glared at Naraku as he said "I'm going to kick your ass! I'm gonna make sure that you never harm anyone ever again you bastard!" With that, he charged at Naraku. Throwing his fists. Giving kicks. But those didn't work. His claws bright with demonic energy. One hand glowed a bright red. But the other glowed a bright blue. Yasashiku stared at his claws in wonder. How were his claws emitting two separate powers? Both were his demonic and sacred energy. Was this a new attack for his claws?

Smirking Yasashiku charged at Naraku as he screamed out "YIN YANG SLASH!" The attacks of sacred and demonic energy came out of his claws in the form of a slash. (Almost like Inuyasha's attack but with both hands instead of one) Naraku screamed out in pain. The attack was stronger then he thought. Yasashiku grinned as he said "so, the attacks of both sacred and demonic are enough to kill you. Suki, looks like I will need some help after all."

Grabbing his demonic and sacred swords once more, Yasashiku charged at Naraku, along with Suki. Suki held her staff tight in her hands, and Yasashiku held onto the both his swords. Naraku dodged as much as he could. But the attacks were fast and swift. Suki's eyes burned with the fire of both her parents. Along with Yasashiku. They were going to fight to the bitter end.

But, then something happened. Naraku managed to grab Yasashiku and pinned him to the ground. Suki panicked. When she tried to take a step toward him, Naraku only tightened his grip on the half demon's neck. Yasashiku's grip on his swords was starting to loosen. Was he going to let go and lose control over his demon blood again? If that was the case, would he... would he attack Suki as well?

Yasashiku screamed out "SUKI! DON'T WORRY ABOUT ME! JUST KILL NARAKU! I KNOW YOU CAN!" Suki just stared at Yasashiku. There was no way that she could attack Naraku without harming the one she loved. There was just no way... Naraku smirked. Even if she wasn't going to get close to them, he wouldn't hesitate to kill the young half demon. Suki stared with horror in her vision.

Naraku calmly said "tell me where the Shikon Jewel is, and I'll spare this boys life."

Yasashiku screamed out "DON'T TELL HIM SUKI! IT'S TO NEVER FALL INTO HIS HANDS!"

Naraku tightened his grip on Yasashiku's neck as he said "QUITE YOU!!" Yasashiku screamed out of pain, trying to get more breath into his lungs. But his lungs now burned from lack of oxygen in his system. Suki just kept her gaze on the half demon that she has grown to care for. Her mind was black from fear. No... She can't let this happen... She... she just can't... But then, there was a scream. But not a scream of fear, panic, or fear.

It was the scream of an attack... One that screamed out "FOX FIRE!"

Blue flames hit Naraku, freeing Yasashiku from his grip. Yasashiku managed to get big gulps of air and ran off. He ran to Suki as he said "Shippo decided to show up huh?"

Shippo landed on the ground next to the half demon and the priestess as he said "sorry I'm late. But Kirara took a while to appear. So, what's going to happen next?"

Suki had her head bent down. She knew that if this went on any further... Then Yasashiku might die. He isn't powerful enough to kill Naraku. But... There was one attack that was powerful enough to kill the evil half demon. Yasashiku sensing the way Suki was feeling he asked "something wrong?"

"Shippo... take Yasashiku away from here. If Naraku finds out where the jewel is... Then he'll kill Yasashiku for it..."

"What are you saying Suki?" Asked Yasashiku.

"I'm going to kill Naraku. I need to prove something too Yasashiku. I want to prove that I'm not a weak priestess that needs protecting all the time. This is my chance... to save you... Replied Suki.

Yasashiku along with Shippo could smell her tears. But before Yasashiku could say anything, Suki whispered with a small smile "this will be the last time... you see me alive... Yasashiku... I know I won't see you again, and I know what ever I tell you now will be the last thing I ever say. Even if you don't return my feelings... But... I love you..."

With that said, Suki ran toward Naraku. Her staff in her hand as it glowed a bright blue. Yasashiku screamed out for Suki to come back. He tried to run to her but was held back by the fox demon. Shippo pulled Yasashiku toward Kirara, with him screaming and screaming for Suki. "Suki! Suki! Suki don't do this! Please come back Suki!" Screamed the half demon.

Kirara flew off when she was giving the order by Shippo. Once they were on, they flew above the battle. They saw Suki stab her staff in Naraku's chest. Her body glowed a bright blue as she screamed "SPIRIT EXPLOSION!!!!!!"

A huge explosion of blue light formed around Suki and Naraku. It then took form around the whole castle. Only one word was yelled as soon as the castle was engulfed by the pure sacred energy that was Suki's very soul.

"SUKI!!!!!!!!!!"

As soon as the light faded, Yasashiku, Shippo and Kirara started to search for Suki. They saw the damage of her attack. Nothing was left of the castle. Everything was destroyed. But, was Naraku...? Shippo stared at Yasashiku as he went through the remains of the castle. There was no mistaken it. He was looking for Suki.

Any thoughts on Naraku were gone. His only concern was finding Suki. Shippo decided to leave him alone as he went to search for Naraku. At least they both could find what was important. Both finding Naraku and... Finding Suki. Yasashiku kept looking. Moving what was left of the castle. Yasashiku kept screaming "Suki!" Over and over, hoping that she would hear him and scream out to him. But no such luck.

But then, something caught his eye. Something gold. It was Suki's staff! Running toward the staff, he screamed "Suki! Hold on! I'll save you! Don't worry!" As he managed to move the last of the remains of the castle from on top of the unconscious priestess he stared at her. Her skin was ghostly white. Her clothes were slightly torn. But she was still covered. He picked her up and held Suki in his arms as he said "Suki, can you hear me?"

"She won't wake up..." Replied Shippo as he walked up to Yasashiku.

Yasashiku stared at Shippo as he asked in an unreadable tone "what do you mean?"

"She used her very soul to destroy Naraku. There's nothing that we can do now... She's gone... I'm sorry..."

"NO! I WON'T BELIEVE THAT SHE'S GONE!"

Yasashiku stared at Suki's face. She looked so peaceful in death. There was nothing that Shippo could do to convince the half demon that Suki was gone. But then, something caught his nose. The scent of tears. Shippo stared at the half demon and saw tears falling down his cheeks. Yasashiku cried his very heart, his very soul out.

'She can't be dead! Suki! Please come back to me! I wanted to tell you that I love you! I never wanted to lose you! I had promised myself that I would protect you, and now...'

Yasashiku kept his gaze on Suki's face. Her skin was cold as ice. There was.... was just no way that he could help her now... There was nothing... No way that he could save her... Not even the jewel could bring her back. For if she was brought back now, she wouldn't be the same. She would be a walking corpse.

Shippo calmly said "I'll leave you alone..." Then, he was gone, leaving the half demon and the dead priestess along. Yasashiku stared at Shippo for a bit, then stared at Suki once more. He gently wiped her cheek, being careful with his claws as he said "Suki... I wanted.... wanted to tell you... how much you ment to me... I wanted to tell you... That you were the light that shined in my dark life... I was so alone... My heart... it was ice when I met you. I was cold toward you... I thought that my life ment nothing anymore. That I wasn't ment to keep on living.

"But you told me that it's still worth staying alive. But..."

More tears started to fall his face. His voice was starting to crack from sobs. He could feel his very heart breaking. Yasashiku wished that Suki could hear him. Hear him confess what his heart was saying. "Suki... I wish that you were still here... with me... So I could finally tell you... What I've wanted to tell you for a while now... I love you... and I won't go on living... if you aren't in my life... For you were that light... And now... My life is full of darkness once more... I don't care if Naraku is dead. I don't care if the jewel could be purified. I don't care if it was shattered or tainted! I won't live without you in my life!!!!"

His eyes were tightly shut. More tears leaked out of them. Then, he slowly leaned in closer toward Suki. And his lips went to hers. Shippo started to walk back. But something caught his sight. It was Yasashiku kissing Suki's cold limp body. But that wasn't the only thing. Their bodies were glowing a bright and pure blue. 'Is... is that the 'Soul's Kiss'?'

when Yasashiku pulled away, he gasped. For Suki's lips seem to have went back to his own. What was going on? Wait, her body temperature is starting to return! What the hell?! When Yasashiku pulled back, he saw Suki's wonderful blue eyes staring right back at him. Suki just smiled weakly as she said "Yasashiku... You're okay..."

"How... how are you...?"

"You used the 'Soul's Kiss'. It's a power that anyone with sacred powers can use. With your mother being a very powerful Miko, you were able to hve enough power to even use it. But it was only to be used once. But how you were able to use it, is hard to say." Replied Shippo.

"It's... simple..."

Everyone stared at Suki. She may be weak right now, but her strength was starting to return to her. She calmly said "the 'Soul's Kiss' is the power of ones love. If someone with sacred powers was close to losing someone that love with their heart, then they can save that person with a kiss. That's how the 'Soul's Kiss' is used..."

Yasashiku slowly wiped the tears from his face. Suki giggled as she said "were you crying?"

"Of course I was! I almost lost the woman I love!!!!" Screamed/declared Yasashiku.

Suki gasped as she said "the... woman you love...?"

"I thought you heard me....?"

"Not all of it... Parts of it... I knew that you love me... But I wasn't sure what you ment..."

Yasashiku calmly said "I love you... I love you more then anything... I just couldn't live if you weren't in my life..."

Suki could only smile. But her eyes slowly closed. She just couldn't stay awake anymore. So, she drifted off into a deep sleep. Yasashiku picked up Suki, and started to walk back to the village. But, on the walk back, the jewel started to glow. It glowed brightly as it said "your heart... You've become very pure young one."

"What the?!" Screamed both males.

The jewel floated, and in midair stood before the demons. The voice calmly said "I can grate you any wish you want. You've earned that... Kept the jewel from Naraku. Kept it pure. And you were able to save yourself. With the help of the girl... The only wishes you both have... Is to have your loved ones back... Would you like that?"

"I would... And I know Suki does as well... But to bring them back now... Wouldn't it just bring them back as courpes?"

"Not if you wished for the causes of their deaths to be prevented..." Respond the jewel.

"Then... I wish that the cause of my parents, and Suki's father's death never happened! And that I still came here... to be with Suki... that's all I want..." Replied Yasashiku.

"Then so be it... When you wake, you'll be in your time, with Suki, Miroku, Sango, Shippo and your parents."

Then, the jewel started to glow brightly. And it disappeared, but with a blinding light.

Yasashiku woke up with a start. What the?! "I'm in my room... But it's different..." Said a calm Yasashiku. He started to walk down stairs. But something was off. He felt... shorter... And his voice was different... It was like he was six years old again. When he walked into the living room, he saw his parents... What the?! Then he remembered the voice of the jewel.

It really did prevent the deaths of his parents. The swords weren't there... And he even has new memories of his past. Plus the memories of what happened in his old future. He even remembered Suki. She was in this time along with her parents. Demons were in hiding... But he didn't care. As long as he could be with Suki... his parents... Then... he was happy...

"Yasashiku! If you don't hurry you'll miss your ride with Miroku and Suki to school!" Yelled Kagome.

"Coming mom!"

Yasashiku knew that no one had these memories... The memories of what happened but him, Suki and Shippo. But, it was for the best. Now... they could have normal lives... The lives that they should have had... Instead of the lives they were forced to have...

The End