InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Even Evil Has Reincarnates ❯ Final Battle or Just the Beginning? ( Chapter 4 )

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Hanyou thoughts

Demon thoughts

Human thoughts

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Chapter 4: Final-Battle or Just the Beginning?

In a nearby clearing...

“InuYasha, so you've come”, she stated with an emotionless voice.

“You summoned me Kikyo, what do you want?” he said somewhat irritated. This was not the Kikyo he once knew.

“Hmph. Maybe I just wanted to see how fast you would come running when I called for you. Just to make sure my -“

Her voice was now dripping with purposeful venom as she spat, “little reincarnation still had no hold over you.”

He growled angrily, “I have no time for this Kikyo! What do you want?”

She sighed. 'Oh InuYasha, I'm sorry that I must act this way towards you but... I must keep the act of hating you... to save you and those you love. You can't have it all. You never chose, so I must choose for you.'

InuYasha's ears and nose started going haywire again; an angrier growl emerged from him accompanied by an enraged snarl, “Naraku...”

He grabbed the hilt of the Tetsusaiga and kept growling, looking around the area ferociously.

“That's why I am here InuYasha, the time has come to fight Naraku.”

At that moment, Kirara came swooping into the clearing with his companions on board. Miroku spoke up, “InuYasha! We sense Naraku and he's heading towards us!”

“Keh! I know! This is it!” he sniffed again 'Dammit, that's not all I smell.'

'Two jewel shards, coming in fast! Oh no, Kouga's coming too...GREAT...”, thought Kagome with an eye roll.

Just then, a whirlwind came to a halt in front of Kagome and grabbed her hands, “MY BEAUTIFUL KAGOME! I've come to protect you against Naraku since mutt-face always seems to fail to protect MY WOMAN!”

He looked over at InuYasha with a cocky smirk.

“KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF KAGOME YA MANGY FLEA BITTEN WOLF!”

Kagome ignored InuYasha's little outrage and stared at Kouga sweetly, while Miroku and Sango were holding back a rather menacing looking, InuYasha.

“Kouga-kun...” she put on this biggest, brightest, sugar infested, fake plastered grin for him and in the blink of an eye, “KOUGA! I AM NOT YOUR WOMAN FOR KAMI SAKE! INUYASHA CAN PROTECT ME JUST FINE! NOW OUTTA MY WAY WOLF! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR YOUR ANTICS! I GOT A BASTARDS ASS TO PURIFY!!!”

Kouga was shocked and rendered speechless. Since when did Kagome curse or scream at him?

The inu-gang, were all shocked as well... except InuYasha had the most evil smirk on his face ever seen... until it turned into a scowl when he smelled another incoming presence. “Oh for fucks sake! What do ya want bastard?!”

As stoic as ever, “This Sesshomaru has unfinished business with that other half-breed. I warn you brother…” he spat, “stay out of my way. This Sesshomaru will be responsible for Naraku's demise”

'KEH!”

Kagome approached Kikyo with determination in her eyes, “Now listen here Kikyo, we're all here with our own agendas of revenge against Naraku, including you. So how about you and I pretend we don't share a soul, that I am not any sort of enemy of yours and work together to destroy the malevolent bastard?”

Everyone was speechless. Kagome had told off Kouga one moment and had told Kikyo what she had, not needed to do and used the word bastard...TWICE?

'Someone's in a 'don't-fuck-with-me-right-now' mood' InuYasha couldn't help but smirk of thinking how ballsy and HIM-like 'innocent' little Kagome was acting right about now.

Kikyo looked at Kagome. What did Kagome just see in those cold eyes? Respect? 'No, she hates me... she would never respect me right?'

“I agree... Kagome. You have shown you are a strong priestess and our powers combined can bring the demise of Naraku”

`She used my name… she didn't call me a copy or girl…' At that, Kagome gave a terse nod to the undead miko in front of her and said for her ears only, “Thank you.”

Suddenly, a gust of wind dragged in a scent that made all youkai present cringe their noses in disgust. “Come out Naraku, ya bastard!”

Naraku appeared with no one by his side.

“Kukuku, what's this? A reunion?” He then stared at the two priestesses present. “Hmm, Kikyo....Kagome...” He chuckled sinisterly.

“I'm afraid Kikyo, that you will be the first I...hm? How should I say... re-kill? Ah yes... so I can absorb that beautiful and warm miko next to you after she takes back your soul... not before having my way with her first of course.”

“YOU TOUCH EITHER OF THEM NARAKU AND I WILL NOT ONLY KILL YOU, I WILL MAKE SESSHOUMARU USE TENSEIGA TO BRING YOU BACK SO I CAN KILL YOU AGAIN! YA HEAR ME ASSHOLE?!”

Miroku noticing his usual lackeys were not by his side, “Naraku… I must say I am surprised you're here on your own…”

Laughing evilly, “Hn… Kagura and Kanna were no longer useful… so I gave them back their hearts…” Grinning he added, “Full of miasma ofcourse…”

Sesshomaru widened his eyes a bit. `Kagura is dead?' Regaining his stoic features, he let the wind drift over his face. `Free like the wind. Just as your heart desired…Kagura.'

Kikyo looked at Kagome, “Do you sense the jewel as well?”

Coming to the sudden realization, Kagome widened her eyes and turned to face her comrades, “InuYasha! It's the real him! I sense the jewel!!!”

Naraku laughed once more, sending chills down all their spines, “Ah yes, speaking of jewels…”

He turned to Sango, “I forgot to mention, I retrieved Kohaku's shard a few days ago...”

Sango's face twisted in grief for a mere second, “You evil son-of-a-bitch!!!!!!!! Hiraikotsu!”

She flung her weapon and right before it hit him, he moved out of its path.

“Kukuku, you missed. Did I say something to anger you taijiya?” he smirked at Sango as she was trying to withhold her grief.

Sesshomaru walked to where Sango stood and stated, “Taijiya, you're brother is alive. This Sesshomaru found his body and Tenseiga pulsed asking for his revival…”

Sango gasped and bowed her eyes filled to the brim with tears, “Arigato Sesshomaru-sama, I am in your debt.”

With no emotion held in his eyes, “This Sesshomaru does not require anything from the likes of you ningen, Kohaku had paid his debt when he saved what's mine.”

'What's his?' Sango gasped. 'Rin?! My brother saved Rin?! That must be why he spared him'

She stood with new found resolve. “Regardless, I thank you.”

Sesshomaru merely gave a curt nod and with that, he turned his back to focus on the fight on hand.

“You bastard! WIND SCAR!” InuYasha had managed to cut one of Naraku's tentacles but it regenerated instantly and sent one of his tentacles towards InuYasha.

“INUYASHHHAAAAAAAAAA!!! Watch out!!!!!!” Kagome screamed in panic.

“AHHHHHH! YOU FUCKING BASTARD!” InuYasha was impaled with a tentacle right through the stomach.

“This son-of-a-mother-fucker just won't die!!!! Hey ya bastard and mangy wolf some help would be nice!!!!!” 'I must keep on. Ignore the pain. Have to protect Kagome & Kikyo'

He was fighting internally keeping his demon at bay. This was no time to lose his composure and control. His eyes were rimmed in red.

Kikyo and Kagome had been standing at a distance; Kagome was about to dash forward with her bow and arrow when Kikyo caught her wrist. “Kikyo, let go! We have to help!!!”

“Yes, I know. We both need to shoot a sacred arrow in combination with InuYasha and Sesshomaru's swords.”

“OK! Got it let's go!” Kagome and Kikyo ran quickly to where everyone was facing off Naraku.

“Kagome! Kikyo! Get back!” bellowed InuYasha with panic apparent in his eyes.

“InuYasha listen, we must combine our attacks!!! Remember?! The Sacred Backlash Wave!!! Sesshomaru, you must use Tenseiga to help us dissipate his soul!”

Sesshomaru was to say a bit shocked to say the least. He had underestimated the miko that traveled with his brother. She was smarter than she seemed. He was a little pissed that he 'THE SESSHOMARU' had not thought of it first.

“ALRIGHT! ON THE COUNT OF THREE WE ALL RELEASE OUR ATTACKS!”

InuYasha looked around him to make sure they were ready and nodded. “ONE, TWO, THREE...BACKLASH WAVE!!!!!”

Kagome and Kikyo simultaneously aimed for the jewel shard in his chest, along with the backlash wave. Sesshomaru, also launched his attack with Tenseiga. They all stood and watched as all attacks landed on Naraku at once.

Naraku screeched in pain and shot out tentacles towards Kikyo and Kagome.

“Watch out! Kagome! Kikyo!” InuYasha was too injured and weakened after he released his attack to get to them quick enough. Even if he could save one, he knew he still wouldn't get to both in time.

Kagome grabbed Kikyo and pushed her out of the way and managed to avoid one of Naraku's tentacles. Almost. One of the tentacles managed to impale her right shoulder blade and went straight through the front.

“Ahhhhhhh!” 'Pain, so much pain'

“Kagooome!” InuYasha tried to get to her but once he neared her he was pushed away by a barrier. 'No! She wouldn't!'

“Ka-Kagome!!! Let me in! Let me protect you! You're injured!!!!!”

She looked at her beloved hanyou with tear-filled eyes, in obvious pain and straining, “I'm sorry InuYasha, I started this and I must finish this.”

“No! You stupid GIRL! KAGOME PLEASE LISTEN TO ME, LET ME IN!!!!!” He was in a frenzied panic; his eyes were switching from red to gold.

She looked over at him one more time, smiled at him despite her pain and tears, she whispered knowing he would hear, “In case...In case anything happens... know that I love you InuYasha.”

“NOOOOOOOO! DON'T DO THIS! KAGOME!!! KIKYO, BRING DOWN THIS FUCKING BARRIER! PLEASE KAGOMEEEEE!!” He started trying to claw his way through.

Kikyo grabbed a hold to Kagome's hand, “We must combine our spiritual powers and finish him off now Kagome. He's weak and injured”

Nodding her head in agreement; they held on to each others hand and concentrated on their task. Kagome could still hear InuYasha's screams for them and tried to block them out to concentrate on ending this tragedy once and for all.

Everyone was standing around the barrier that contained Kikyo, Kagome and Naraku. Within a couple of moments, there were collective gasps. A light so bright, surrounded both mikos that they had to shield their eyes.

“They are gathering all their energy to purify what remains of Naraku and the jewel embedded in him”, Miroku informed, still in awe of what he was witnessing.

Sango held onto his hand and asked trying to contain her sobs and speak in low tones as to not upset the near raging InuYasha, “Houshi-sama, can't the use of so much spiritual energy kill Kagome with the injury she sustained?!”

He looked over at her with a sadness in his eyes which was not missed, “Yes it could Sango but, I have faith in the Kamis that Lady Kagome is strong and can withstand it.”

He knew he wasn't that sure of what he just told his Sango but, really, they needed to have faith. They stood and watched as InuYasha fruitlessly tried to break through the barrier. Not even the Tetsusaiga was being successful in putting a dent in it.

“It's time for you to die Naraku… you've caused to much pain and suffering…” Kagome strained through her pain and clenched teeth.

All of a sudden, the bright light surrounding the mikos shot out directly at Naraku and with one final ear piercing screech, he was gone. They saw both Kagome and Kikyo drop to the ground. The barrier dropped and InuYasha ran towards the mikos. Kikyo was on the ground but, conscious and Kagome was visibly out and severely injured. Kouga went directly to Kagome's side.

InuYasha ran towards Kikyo first, “Kikyo! Are you ok?”

“I will be. Tend to Kagome; she is weak from her injuries.”

He did not need to be told twice. He ran to her, just to make sure she had a heartbeat.

`Her heartbeat isn't very strong, it's skipping weakly'

“Mutt-face, I don't like the way her heart sounds…” Kouga looked at the barely alive miko with saddened and yet evidently panicked eyes.

“Sango! Miroku! Oi! Bring me her backpack!!! We need to tend to her wound! NOW!”

Miroku got on Kirara, “Sango stay here, I'll be right back, help InuYasha with Kagome and Kikyo” She nodded with teary eyes to where her sister & best friend laid.

Kouga looked at Kagome once more and managed to whisper, “I couldn't protect you any better than mu-- InuYasha. I'm sorry Kagome. Forgive me.” He took out the jewel shards from his legs and placed them on Kagome. The shards were instantly purified. With that, he took off.

“This Sesshomaru will now take his leave.” He started retreating but InuYasha stopped him by placing a hand on his elbow.

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow at his brother, “What do you want little brother?”

InuYasha had his head hung low and his bangs covering his eyes, “Sesshomaru, I know -- I don't --” He sighed, “I know I have no right to ask you of this but, you could please stick around in case - in case...“

Sesshomaru looked at his brother and at the strange girl that lay barely alive on the grass, and for an instant an unnamed emotion passed his visage. Had it been pity? InuYasha had missed it because his head was hung. “This Sesshomaru will stay until the miko is assured safe.”

InuYasha was shocked. He expected to have to fight with the bastard, maybe attempt to take the Tenseiga before convincing him but, that had not been the case.

He stood straight and looked at his brother in the eyes, “Thank you, Sesshomaru-sama” while he offered him a low bow.

Sesshomaru himself was taken aback by the respect and honorific shown by his younger bro--- half-brother. He acknowledged the hanyou with a nod of the head and in an instant InuYasha was back at his mikos side.

Kikyo was assisting Sango with Kagome's wounds. Miroku had just gotten back with the supplies. Kikyo then told Sango, “We're going to need to cut her clothing and not risk bending the arm in any way until we can see how bad the injury is.”

Sango nodded and looked at InuYasha, “InuYasha, we're going to need your claws. I trust you not to be like Houshi-sama and peek for pleasure.”

InuYasha nodded and with a few flicks of his wrist, had cut the clothes in different directions. He took off his haori and handed it to Sango. “Here, to cover her up.” Sango offered him a small smile and took the article of clothing.

When the clothes were removed Sango couldn't contain her gasps.

“What?! What is it?!” InuYasha was immediately by their side. He looked at what Sango had been looking at and concern was definitely in his eyes.

'She's bleeding too much... she might... not... make it and if not, the size of the wound will probably cause for an infection... which will probably kill her…that bastard almost took out her arm'

Kikyo was having an internal battle at the moment. She knew, by returning the girls full soul, Kagome might have a larger chance at living and healing correctly. Her powers would double since she had already developed and trained them. A full soul could save her.

“InuYasha, may I speak with you privately?”

He looked at her with a stoic look that would make his brother proud (that is, if he didn't hate him so much). “Does it look like I'll be moving anytime soon?! I ain't leaving Kagome's side, Kik-yo”

“This concerns Kagome and her well-being. There may be a way to help her.” She did not flinch at the tone InuYasha had used on her. She seemed completely unaffected.

He looked at Sango and silently asked for advice, she smiled, “Go ahead, if it helps Kagome…”

He irritably sighed. “Fine, come, that way I can gather fire wood and get a fire started. It's too cold and Kagome don't need to be getting sick more than she is.” Turning and looking at Sango, “Scream my name if anything, I mean ANYTHING changes.”

Nodding her head in agreement, he started towards the forest with Kikyo walking behind him.

Sango was working on Kagome's wounds but, she had not missed a beat in that conversation. 'Seems like InuYasha made his choice'

Even though the moment was sad, she smiled a little smile at her best friend, who was still unconscious, “I think things will be OK from now on Kagome...wake up and be ok so you can finally be happy.”

Miroku had brought Shippo back from camp. He had found a 'statue' in place of Shippo. 'He really took Kagome's advice.'

He couldn't help it. He was proud of the little tyke for using any means to protect himself and for taking the orders he had been given.

When he had brought him to where Kagome laid injured, he started bawling and almost jumped towards her. Miroku had to grab him and hold him to his chest. Miroku was trying to comfort the little kit... after all, Kagome was like his mother.

Looking down at his hand, he could not help but wonder if his Kazaana was gone but, out of respect for Lady Kagome... he would wait to see... so they could celebrate their victory together. He looked at the injured miko with a pained look. 'May the Kami's shine on you today and grant you life... sister...'

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In The Forest...

InuYasha was using his claws to chop down trees in anger. Kikyo stood behind him observing. When silence is all that met his ears, he turned around in a fury, red rimming his eyes and quickly bleeding throughout the amber.

“What the hell were you thinking??!! How could you let Kagome do that being so injured?! Do you hate her that much KIKYO!? Do you want to see her dead soooo badly?! I won't allow it! You will NOT take her from ME! I will NOT allow it!”

By the time he finished bellowing at her, she had stepped forward and placed a hand on his face. He tried refraining from recoiling away barely, just because he respected their past relationship.

“InuYasha, she summoned that barrier, because she would rather she die than all of you. I'm already technically dead. All I could do is honor what she was certain of what she needed to do. How could I not? How could I deny a request that was made to me out of pure love?”

InuYasha shielded his eyes from her with his bangs, “You brought me out here Kikyo because you said there's a way to help Kagome. What is it?”

Kikyo started stating her theory, “As you know, I house the other half of her soul...”

He looked up to look into her eyes. “Yeah, so?”

“InuYasha, I have come to terms with my death. The reason, the cause for all that happened 54 years ago, is now gone. I'm ready to give Kagome back her soul.”

“What?! You're telling me you want to die?! How will that help her Kikyo?!”

“INUYASHA! Listen! For once. Do you not understand?! Listen before it's too late!” Kikyo was screaming and losing her patience, which was rare and caused the hanyou to listen fully.

“When the half I hold transfers back into her, her miko powers will grow, therefore, she'll be able to heal better and have a chance to live! She's already stronger than I and the other half of her soul will make her all the more powerful and assist in healing her!”

InuYasha did not know what to say. On one hand, he wanted Kagome to be OK, not die, he loved her, he could not live without her, but on the other hand, he did not want Kikyo to die... again... because of him. He didn't think he could bare living with that burden.

He was stuck between a rock and a hard place. He stuck his face in his hands and sat on his haunches, shaking his head side to side. “K-Kik-yo. How could I ask that of you? I- I- I don't know what to do!”

Kikyo lowered herself to where they would be at eye-level, placed her hand on his face and made him look at her. She smiled the first genuine smile he'd seen come from her in a long time. She was showing her true self, the Kikyo he knew long ago.

“InuYasha, not only did she heal your soul, you forget, she and I share one... she healed mine as well. I do not belong here any longer…”

Gazing into the sky her smile turned a little sad, “I'm tired InuYasha, I want to rest. I hate living off of other young women's souls. We never had our chance and I have learned to accept that. You are alive InuYasha; you have a real, true second chance. Make the most of your life. As much as we loved one another, we did not trust each other. Do not make the same mistake we made… with her. She trusts you with her life...” She put a hand to her chest, “I know that because I feel it here”

He looked into her eyes, looking for traces of a lie, remorse, hatred, anything...and what he found shocked him.

He found nothing but the truth.

He tilted up her face and kissed her softly on the lips before backing up, looking at her sadly, he took Tetsusaiga out it's hilt and once transformed stabbed it through her with tears burning behind his lids, threatening to spill. He got down to where she laid dying and held her, “G-G-oodbye Kikyo”

She smiled for him once more, “Take care of her InuYasha. Live long and full of happiness” Her body started turning into dust and warm, bright white lights danced around him, 'Goodbye InuYasha'

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Back in the battlefield...

Everyone sat in shock as a bright white orb went into Kagome's chest, she gasped one deep breath and a barrier erected around her body, slightly levetating her off the ground.

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