How long she continued to walk with Kikyo on her back, she had no idea. All she knew was that Kikyo was getting worse. Her body seemed colder, her breathing even heavier. Kagome was truly scared that she was going to die. She had rested a few times but when she wasn't walking, she was thinking and that made it worse. Kikyo didn't seem to weigh much more than her backpack that she carried along. This seemed like a blessing since for some reason, Kikyo seemed almost better when she was resting against Kagome. She had no idea what affect she had on her, but if it was better than she would do what she had too.
"Kikyo." She whispered. Kagome had been shaken to see Naraku but he hadn't shown himself since that one time. She felt better with the other Miko but she had to make sure she was alive.
"Yes?" The one word seemed to cost her too much effort.
"Don't worry, Kikyo! I will get you out of here! If you died, Inuyasha would never forgive me and I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. I will save you. Don't lose hope. Even if Naraku is around here, we'll destroy him somehow."
Kikyo was silent but Kagome almost felt her disdain and hopelessness. She sighed heavily and continued to try to find a way out. As she turned a corner, suddenly the floor gave way and Kagome felt herself fall backwards.
"Oh no! Kikyo!" Kagome screamed as she felt the other Miko being ripped from her. "No Kikyo!" The floor started being formed into her most hated enemy. Naraku. His body formed and suddenly she and Kikyo were grasped against him. Kagome tried to reach out to the other Miko but Naraku had none of that and separated them.
"Kikyo, it will be okay!" Kagome yelled trying to get some reaction out of her. Her eyes were closed and she seemed to be unconscious.
"Kikyo! KIKYO!" Kagome screamed as tears flowed down her face. She had failed and Naraku was still refusing for her soul collectors to help her. As she glanced to the side, she saw the familiar glow of the barrier surrounding him. She looked down to try to get a full analysis of what was happening.
She was being held in one of his disgusting tentacles and Kikyo in another. They were being held outside of the barrier and high off the ground. The drop would kill both of the Priestesses without a doubt. A cold dread filled Kagome as she could only guess what Naraku had in mind. The top of the cliff formed a sheer dropoff to form a valley five hundred feet below, which teamed with life. A village and farms took off most of it between the rising sides of sheer rock.
"Naraku, you are despicable!" Kagome screamed as she thrashed.
"NARAKU!" Inuyasha's voice rang out and she stopped thrashing to look around hopefully at the half-demon. His gorgeous white hair swirled around his head. His golden eyes were lit with hatred, concern and surprise.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome said as a smile landed on her face. He would save them and everything will be alright.