InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Believe in the Unbelievable ❯ Only Through Love and Desperation ( Chapter 9 )

*~Believe in the Unbelievable~*

 

 

I find this a little funny but whenever I write (type, whatever) my chapters, I always listen to Inuyasha music. I've downloaded all the soundtrack music from Limewire and I make a play list of the music with no words and I listen to it while I write ^_^ isn't that funny? Does anyone else do this? It really helps me think lol. I still don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho!! Even though I wish I did! =( Oh well! I thank all of you who left comments! You guys keep me going! Hope you enjoy the chapter! ^_^

 

* Chapter 9: Only Through Love and Desperation*

 

“What do you mean their in the same place?! Explain toddler!” Yusuke demanded.

 

“Well from what I can see they are in the same building….in the same room to be exact but there is no combat taking place. Both are still alive and Taro is also in the room.” The demi god explained as he finished pinpointing the location. Once he got the coordinates exact, he showed Botan so she could make a portal.

 

Botan hesitated, “But sir that is the most dangerous part of Makai… Is it really safe to be sending them there?”

 

Hiei finally spoke up for the first time since arriving to Koenma's office. “You will open that portal now onna. I do not care how dangerous it is, I am going after my family.” He growled.

 

Stepping back several steps, the grim reaper nodded slowly before opening the portal and wishing them all good luck as they rushed through.

 

Hiei immediately caught Kagome's scent in the air and quickly began following it, not even looking back to see if anyone was following. He knew they would be right behind him, so there was no need to worry about them. All he had to worry about was finding his mate and son and killing the bastard that dared take them from him. Finally coming up to a large castle, Hiei's eyes narrowed dangerously when he noticed the dozens of guards at the gates.

 

Not wanting to waste valuable time, the fire demon unsheathed his sword and cut through any fool that stood in his way. Making a clear path through the guard demons, Hiei dashed through, the others close behind, and blew through the door. Once inside, Kurama stood at where the door once stood and remove a seed from his thick red hair. Pressing his ki into the seed, he set it down before quickly backing away. Long thick vines grew from the seed and completely sealed the doorway shut so no one could enter.

 

Hiei nodded his approval toward the avatar before continuing on to where they felt Kagome's strong aura. They found it was much easier said than done. The castle was like a maze. They were killing demons left and right and had yet to find the room that Kagome and Taro resided in. Unable to do anything but continue looking, Hiei proceeded to lead the way. Unfortunately for the next demon they happened across, Hiei figured he'd try to get information from him. He refused to talk; only irritating Hiei further and to the point of him removing the demon's arms. Kurama was holding Shippo with his face pressed in his shirt because the avatar felt the kit didn't need to see such things at his young age.

 

The demon screamed in pain as the angry fire demon once again asked where his mate and child were. The demon still refused from fear of what Naraku would do to him and Yusuke shook his head. This time Hiei removed his legs and pressed his sword into the demon's stomach. Twisting the blade, he glared up at the demon as he asked once more.

 

This time the demon wisely directed them to where the miko and her child where before he lost consciousness. Not even bothering to clean his blade of the blood, Hiei Immediately rushed down the hall, following the demons directions. He finally came to long stairways that lead down underground. Turning to see his comrades' ready to rescue Kagome and Taro, he nodded his head to them before slowly and cautiously making his way down the stairs.

 

Once they reached the bottom of the stairs, they were both enraged and appalled at what lay before them. Above them, Taro was screaming and crying loudly for him mother who was in a large tank that was quickly filling with water. Kurama scanned to entire room only to realize Naraku was nowhere to be seen.

 

Kagome finally realized they were there and panicked. “Guys! Get out of here! Hurry!”

 

“No, we're not leaving without you!” Hiei growled as he made his way toward his mate.

 

“IT'S A TRAP!!! GET OUT!!!” Kagome yelled. But it was too late; everyone was already right on top of the trap. Hiei was the only one who escaped as tentacles emerged from the ground and wrapped securely around their ankles. Shippo leapt out of harms way quickly and looked up toward his trapped brother. Examining his cage thoroughly, the kit was soon out of sight, not like anyone even noticed. Everyone that was trapped was worrying about themselves, for the tentacles that were holding them down were slowly draining them of their power.

 

But Kagome knew the power wasn't going to waste. She knew that underneath her friends Naraku was slowly absorbing their powers only to strengthen himself further. Hiei looked between his mate and his trapped friends. Looking toward Kagome once more, he saw her give him a stern look and shake her head stubbornly. He rolled his eyes and turned toward his friends as he unsheathed his sword. Moving as quickly as he could, the hybrid cut everyone free.

 

Unfortunately, Naraku had absorbed a large amount of their powers, and seeing as most of them were quite powerful, No one was looking forward to the upcoming battle. Once everyone was safe, Hiei quickly began making his way to Kagome when Naraku emerged from the ground. Blocking the way to Kagome, Naraku smirked down at Hiei and his friends. Above, they could still hear Taro crying loudly and it pained them to hear the child crying in such a way for so long. He was there for hours; the kid probably had to go to the bathroom or was hungry or tired, or just wanted him mother.

 

Naraku reached a tentacle up to the cage as a snarl rose from Hiei's throat. “Touch my son and you will regret it.”

 

“What will you do Hybrid? You cannot defeat me, no matter how hard you try.” Naraku chuckled. The tentacle reached into the cage and just as it was about to touch Taro, Hiei leapt up and cut through it with his blade before pulling it out from the cage. Glaring up at Naraku, Hiei bared his teeth at the cruel hanyou.

 

“Release Kagome and Taro now.” He snarled.

 

“I'm afraid that's not possible. You see, the miko cannot escape her doom for that glass can only be broken from the inside. The water that is quickly rising is concealing her powers so there is no way to reach her. Her fate is to drown to her death as she watches me slaughter the people closest to her heart.” Naraku chuckled evilly as he attacked. Everyone was engaged in battled, fighting for their lives as they slowly watched Kagome's tank fill with the concealing water.

 

Kagome watched in horror as her friends fought off Naraku the best they could. They weren't doing so well considering Naraku stole a large amount of their energy. And to top it off, the water was already up to her neck. Kagome took deep long breaths as the water creped up to her nose. Trying to keep her self above the water, Kagome kicked her legs back and forth in an attempt to take in as much air as she could before the water finally reached the top.

 

Everyone was so occupied with their battling and screaming for Kagome to hold on that no one noticed that Taro had stopped crying. The cause of this was of course because the clever little kit that disappeared earlier had found a way up to Taro's cage. Now Shippo was unlocking the door so his little brother could escape to safety with him. Once the door was opened, Shippo carried his brother out of the cage and to the door where everyone had first entered.

 

Unfortunately, Taro got a glimpse of his mother just as she stopped struggling for air. She had stopped moving altogether and tears stung at Shippo's eyes. The kit was compelled to run to his mother's rescue but he knew he had to keep Taro safe. The small child was staring at his mother who was slowly dying. He could feel her energy slowly fading and somehow he knew she was in danger. Without warning, a loud cry escaped the child, effectively catching everyone's attention. Even Naraku stopped to find where the ear shattering scream was coming from.

 

He was quite surprised to see Taro out of the cage, as was everyone else. But that wasn't all that surprised them. The baby was surrounded by a purple hue. Shippo was holding the child's hand, so it didn't seem to be hurting him. Deciding to silence the irritating sound, Naraku sent a tentacle straight at the child's heart. Hiei dashed in front of his son and waited with baited breath for the tentacle to strike him. But just as it was about to puncture his body, it disintegrated into dust. Kurama quickly grabbed Hiei's attention when he realized Kagome was no longer conscious and was unmoving floating in the tank of water.

 

Miroku quickly realized what was happening and immediately ordered everyone to hold onto something. Suddenly, the purple hue turned red as he cried out loudly once more. The glass holding Kagome prisoner shattered and the barrier Naraku had up using his crystal was blown down and he was thrust into the nearest wall.

 

Hiei was about to rush to Kagome when Naraku stood and made to attack Taro. Burning away his wraps, the dragon eagerly leapt from his arm and grabbed Naraku. Sinking its long, sharp teeth into the hanyou, it held him in place as Hiei slowly approached him. Glaring angrily at the evil hanyou, Hiei brought forth his black flames. The flames from hell engulfed his sword as he stood in front of Naraku.

 

“For all that you have done, you will die a slow and painful death. Your soul will rot in hell for all eternity and Koenma will take extra care to make sure you are NEVER reincarnated.” Hiei snarled as he skillfully pushed his blade into the hanyou's chest. He howled in agony as his body was engulfed in flames. Soon, all that was left was ash and the remaining two crystals Naraku had possessed.

 

Forgetting about the crystals for now, Hiei rushed to Kagome's side. Her skin was cold and she was as pale as a fish's belly. She wasn't breathing and there was no pulse coming from her. Tears slowly slid down Hiei's cheeks as he shook his mate, hoping that by some miracle, she would just wake up.

 

Inuyasha could smell the scent of death surrounding Kagome's body as Shippo trotted to his mother's side. Taro was slowly crawling his way toward her as well. Once he finally made it to her side and felt his father's overwhelming sadness, the child began to cry. Tears soaked the miko's shirt as Shippo sat on her chest and stared down at her. Everyone could feel the miko was no longer with them spiritually.

 

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In Reikai, Botan was pacing in Koenma's office as they waited for everyone to return safely. The doors to the demi lord's office opened and Botan turned to see the one person she did not want to see walk through those doors. Tears gathered in the reapers eyes as she stared at Kagome's spirit making its way toward Koenma. Kagome saw Botan crying and smiled warmly toward her.

 

“It's alright Botan, I won't be here long.”

 

“I know you will be reincarnated, but you will not remember anything…” the reaper cried, thinking of Hiei, Shippo, and Taro.

 

Kagome smiled and nodded. “There is no need to cry, everything will be alright.”

 

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Sango dropped to her knees next to her sister like friend as she shook her head in disbelief. This couldn't be happening…after all their hard work…they had lost the most special person in all their lives… Sango pounded her fist against the ground as her tears began to fall. Her best friend…the one person that was always there for her no matter what…she was gone.

 

Hiei lifted Taro and Shippo into his arms and hugged them close. `I promise Kagome…I will keep them safe…' he swore silently, knowing she could hear him somewhere. He promised to keep their boy's safe, even if his life depended on it.

 

Miroku moved next to Sango and pulled her into his arms. The damn broke and she cried her heart out, soaking the monk's robes thoroughly. Inuyasha's ears drooped as he stared emotionlessly down at what used to be his best friend. She had promised to stay by his side. Inuyasha glared at the miko angrily as he held back him own tears. She promised she wouldn't leave him! She broke her promise…she couldn't really be gone…

 

Yusuke and Kuwabara kept their distance. They wanted to get near the miko to see for themselves that their close friend really was gone but decided against it. Hiei's aura was pulsing with his anger and despair. Sango was truly a force to be reckoned with when she was angry and so was the monk. They wanted to lighten the mood but could see there was no way to possibly do that.

 

Then Yusuke got an idea. His mood brightening, he quickly grabbed for his communicator and flipped it open. Botan answered with tears streaming down her face.

 

“Yusuke…what happened? Kagome…her…she's…” the reaper stuttered as she tried to form a sentence.

 

“We know Botan, but you have to listen to me. Put Koenma on.” He demanded. Nodding as she wiped away her tears, she handed the compact to the demi lord that was watching Kagome's soul wander through the Reikai.

 

“Brat! Can't you put her soul back in her body like you did when I died?!” Yusuke yelled, immediately grabbing everyone's attention.

 

“Yusuke, I'm sorry but I do not have the power to do that. Kagome's soul is already trapped in Reikai. When you died, Botan held you stable so you could have your chance at another life.” Koenma explained sadly.

 

“Then pull her damn soul out of the Reikai damnit!” the detective yelled.

 

“Botan has already asked the miko if she wanted to wait but Kagome refused.”

 

“I'm sorry Yusuke, but she requested I let her go and its all I could do but to let her…” the reaper cried from behind the demi lord.

 

Suddenly Hiei appeared next to Yusuke and glared at Koenma. “You will retrieve my mate's soul NOW! I don't care if she doesn't want to come back, drag her back if necessary!”

 

“I'm sorry Hiei, but I cannot retrieve her. She refuses to come back and when I do get near her, she moves to places in Reikai that I cannot venture to.” Botan stated sadly.

 

“I want…I need my mate back…I cannot…” Hiei couldn't continue because he was trying his best to hold back his tears. Not saying another word, he walked away and returned to his previous place next to Kagome's cold, dead body.

 

“I am truly sorry, but there is nothing we can do…” Koenma stated before hanging up.

 

The room became silent. The only sounds that could be heard were sniffles and tears hitting the floor. The room was filled with anger, despair and sadness and Taro was becoming overwhelmed by the feeling. He was lying on his mother's stomach, his head resting on her chest where her heartbeat should be heard clearly. He was greatly disappointed when he didn't hear the soothing sound. The child used to fall asleep to the rhythm of his mother's heartbeat and now the calming melody had stopped.

 

Kurama was the only one who didn't seem to be in tears as his gaze switched between the two crystals Naraku had and Kagome. He knew there was something they were forgetting...something very important. He thought hard about what had happened when Kagome obtained a new crystal. She would fall into a deep sleep for several hours in order for Midoriko to teach her the new powers of the crystal.

 

Kagome had two of the crystals…the other two were within reach…what was he forgetting? He knew that she would gain the powers of the other two crystals if she had them, but she was no longer alive, so she can't learn them. Kagome was dead…she still has two of the crystals…the other two were right here. Naraku was trying to steal Kagome's crystals to gain more power and become a full demon.

 

Wait…full demon. Naraku wanted all four crystals to become fully demon! That's when he remembered what he had told Kagome when she first discovered Naraku had the Golden Crystal. When all four were together, they unite and create The Heart of the Dragon. Moving quickly, Kurama snatched the Golden and Silver crystals and rushed to Kagome's side. Sitting down at her side, he placed the crystals down next to him.

 

“Which of the crystals has the power to remove other crystals?” he asked hastily.

 

“I think Kagome said it was the golden one.” Sango piped up softly, a little confused as to why the avatar wanted to know.

 

Nodding his thanks, he lifted the golden crystal and held it above Kagome's chest. Closing his eyes, he concentrated on using the crystal's power. Soon Kagome's chest just barely lifted off the ground and everyone understood what the kitsune was doing. Hiei growled angrily and glared at the kitsune.

 

“Kurama!! What are you doing?!” Yusuke yelled.

 

“You better not be stealing Kagome's crystals for yourself you damn fox!” Inuyasha growled as he unsheathed his sword.

 

“How could you steal from the dead? Get away from Kagome!” Sango yelled.

 

The demon slayer was about to strike Kurama only to hit a strong barrier. The avatar smiled his thanks down at Taro, who had created the barrier to protect him. He was sure that the child didn't know what was happening but just didn't want his uncle getting hurt. He had already lost his mother; he didn't want to lose anyone else anytime soon.

 

Finally, the crystals removed themselves from Kagome's body and hovered above the miko. Hiei was demanding for his son to lower the barrier as everyone else was yelling. They couldn't believe that their close friend would suddenly become so greedy and heartless. Holding all four crystals in his hands, Kurama pushed his ki into them. They began to glow and in a flash of light, they became one large red crystal.

 

A large blue dragon emerged from the crystal and hovered above the occupants in the room. His silver eyes traveled over the humans and demons alike that were staring at his in awe. Finally turning his gaze to the red head that had summoned him, he spoke.

 

“Avatar, what is it you seek?”

 

“I seek the two wishes I am to receive for fusing The Four Dragon Crystals.” He spoke calmly.

 

The dragon nodded as his gaze landed on the dead miko. The crystal was connected to this miko somehow. He figured she must have been his guardian and had died to keep him safe. “What is it you wish for?”

 

“My first wish is for Kagome, the guardian of the Shikon No Tama and The Four Dragon Crystals, to be brought back to life.” As those words fell from Kurama's lips, everyone stared at the kitsune in surprise. Now they felt terrible. They had accused him of something completely different them what his real intention was.

 

“I accept your first wish, it will be granted. What is your second and final wish?”

 

Everyone stared at Kurama as they waiting for him to speak his second wish. “I wish for the Dragon Crystals and the Shikon No Tama to be destroyed for all eternity but for Kagome to still have her powers to protect the ones she loves.”

 

“You are aware that if the crystals and Shikon are destroyed that the miko will not have the powers they bestowed upon her correct? She will only have the powers she was born with.”

 

“Yes, I understand.” Kurama nodding. It didn't matter if Kagome lost the extra purification boost the Shikon provided, or the other powers that the crystals gave her. She was still a miko demon, therefore still had her purification powers and any other powers that her demon blood gave her at birth. He just wanted Kagome to be able to live her life without the burden of demons hunting her down for the crystals or the sacred jewel.

 

“Alright, your second wish is accepted.” The dragon announced as he disappeared back into the red crystal. Without warning, the crystal shattered and disappeared. Everyone's gaze turned to Kagome as purple dust lifted from the miko's skin. It solidified into the ancient Shikon and glowed brightly before it too shattered and disappeared.

 

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“Kagome…please, why won't you let us try to bring you back?” Botan pleaded.

 

“If Koenma brings me back, he will lose his position as prince. It is against the rules to bring back someone who lost her life because of fate. It was my fate to die there.” Kagome explained calmly. Suddenly the miko's soul began to glow and she smiled.

 

“Finally, jeez.” She complained.

 

Confused, Botan's jaw dropped when the miko's soul suddenly disappeared.

 

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Everyone stared at Kagome, waiting impatiently for any sign that she was once again with them. Taro's head was still resting against the miko's chest. Suddenly the smooth rhythm of her heartbeat could be heard and Taro smiled. He hugged him mother tightly and quickly fell asleep to the sound of her heart. The day's events had tired him out quite a bit. Once the child was asleep, his barrier dropped and everyone rushed to stand above the miko. Hiei sat at her side, stoking her hand to sooth his own pounding heart.

 

Kagome's eyes open to reveal her shining golden orbs and she grinned up at everyone. “Miss me?”

 

Everyone broke down into tears once again, but happy ones this time around. Sango was laughing as tears streamed down her face and she hugged the miko tightly. Shippo hugged her as tight as he could, nuzzling her face lovingly. Kagome laughed as everyone threw themselves at her in a huge hug. Once they let her go to have some breathing room, she hugged the sleeping Taro lovingly before turning her pink tinted golden eyes to Kurama.

 

“It took you long enough Kurama, but somehow I knew it would be you that figured out how to bring me back.” She smiled as she pulled the avatar into a tight hug. Once she released him, she turned back to everyone else. “And as for all of you…I think you own a certain avatar an apology.”

 

Everyone laughed and hugged the avatar and miko while yelling a loud `We're sorry Kurama.' Once they parted once again, Kagome's gaze turned to Hiei, who had kept his distance from the group hugs. Rolling her eyes, she asked Kurama to hold his nephew for a moment. Once her arms were free, she made her way over to Hiei. Draping her arms over his shoulders, she smiled.

 

“Did you really think I would leave you all alone to take care of our family by yourself?”

 

Hiei glared at her. He was trying his best not to let his tears fall and the only way for him to do that was to be mad at her.

 

Kagome rolled her eyes. He was trying to be stubborn. Didn't he learn by now that no one was more stubborn than she was? Pulling him close, she kissed him softly.

 

Hiei couldn't hold it back any longer. Tear's trailed down his cheeks as he returned her kiss. The only sound that could be heard was the `pang' of Hiei's solidified red tear drops hitting the floor. Once they parted, Kagome bent over to collect all of his tear stones. Making her way over to where she had been lying, she picked up the pile of tear gems there as well. Placing them into her pocket, she turned a smile to everyone.

 

“Who's up for a visit to the Reikai!?” she giggled.

 

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“Koenma!!! Kagome's soul!!! It…it disappeared!!!” the reaper cried loudly as she burst through the toddler's office doors.

 

“What do you mean her soul disappeared?!” he yelled.

 

“I was talking to her and suddenly it just vanished!!” she cried.

 

“Wow, so who else agrees that it's a good idea that I don't die again anytime soon? Everything turns to chaos without me.” A very familiar voice laughed.

 

Botan turned around to see the miko, grinning and very much alive, standing in the doorway to Koenma's office with everyone else standing beside her. Cheering, the reaper tackled the miko in a tight hug before pulling away and punching her.

“Ow! What was that for?!” Kagome laughed as she rubbed her pained arm.

 

“Don't EVER scare me like that again you cruel little miko!” Botan pouted.

 

“I'm sorry, but I didn't want anyone to know of my plan. To be honest, I didn't think Taro would be the one to kill Naraku but in the end everything worked out!” she grinned

 

“Wait a minute! You're telling us that you had no idea if your plan really was going to work in the first place?!” Yusuke yelled.

 

“Nope!” the miko giggled.

 

Miroku chuckled. “That's Kagome for you, making a plan and just hoping it'll work out.”

 

“You're just full of luck aren't you?” Kurama laughed.

 

“More like full of shit if you ask me.” Inuyasha snorted.

 

“No one did ask you, but now that you brought it up, I'm sure you were the one full of shit when you realized you couldn't beat Naraku by yourself!” Kagome laughed.

 

Everyone broke down into laughter at the sight of the hanyou's red face. Inuyasha didn't care though. All that mattered to him was that Kagome was ok. In the end, she really did keep her promise and that made him happy.

 

Hiei pulled Kagome aside and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close. He stared into her bright golden eyes and hugged her.

 

“Promise me you will never scare me like that ever again.” He whispered.

 

Kagome smiled, “I promise Hiei.”

 

He parted from the hug only to smile a truly warm and happy smile before kissing her deeply. Hiei was happy. He had his son back, his mate was still at his side, and everything seemed perfect. Nothing could darken his mood at this moment.

 

“So Hiei! I never knew you cried like a lost puppy! You practically drowned us in your tears gems!” Yusuke laughed.

 

A loud growl rose from the hybrid's throat as he released his mate to glare daggers at his teammate.

 

“If I were you, I would run detective.” He growled.

 

Panicking, Yusuke scrambled out the door laughing with Hiei right behind him. Everyone laughed. They could tell Hiei was irritated by the comment, but underneath that, he was just happy everyone was alright.

 

Kagome smiled happily. Making her way over to her group of friends, she draped an arm over Kurama and Sango's shoulders with a grin. This was her family, this crazy mix of demons, hanyous, and humans. They were the only thing that matter to her, and she promised that for as long as she lives, they will be safe and under her protection.

 

 

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A/N:

 

AWWW!!!! That was the last chapter!!! *Tear* *Tear* that's the end of Believe in the Unbelievable everyone. I'm debating if I should write a sequel…but I'm not sure yet. So you tell me what you all think! DOES ANYONE WANT A SEQUEL?!?!? ^_^ if so, let me know and ill see what I can whip up. Thank you all who have commented and read my fic ^_^ love you all! Don't miss out on my other fics, they are still up and running! Hope you enjoyed this fic.

 

Much love and thanks!

Icyfire