InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Naraku's Prisoner ❯ Alternate Ending ( Chapter 11 )

Dislcaimer: Meh…lazy…read previous chapters.

 

Naraku's Prisoner

Chapter 9: The Battle

By Ethril Dragon

 

Kagome hiked up her kimono as she ran towards the entrance to the palace. It didn't take her long to reach the entrance. She stood panting for a moment before blinking and taking in her surroundings more clearly. She gasped and started to take a step back when the sight of death and destruction reached her eyes. Before her, the demon and human guards of Naraku's castle were laying in pools of blood. Servants she had come to know as friends were trying to save those that were still alive. She could see what weapons had done this, Hiraikotsu, the wind tunnel, and the Tetsusaiga. Kagome knew the marks from these weapons, she had seen them multiple times.

“My lade it isn't safe!” One of the serving girls said as she grasped the sleeve of Kagome's kimono. Kagome's eyes left the fallen bodies and focused on the young butterfly demoness.

“I'll be fine,” Kagome said softly as she pulled away. “Where's Naraku?” she asked as she felt the ground shake suddenly. It wasn't enough to knock her to her feet, but she stumbled momentarily. The servant girl reached out to steady her.

“Lord Naraku is fighting off the hanyo and his companions,” The girl said, her wings fluttering slightly. Again Kagome pulled away.

`I have to get to him. He's hurt, I know it,' Kagome thought as she moved forward. With each step she took she felt more sure that Naraku needed her.

What she didn't know was that with every step she took, the red jewel on the comb started to glow more and more strongly, causing the living demons nearby to shield their eyes and demons that were near death to suddenly become healed.

Her steps became hurried as she heard Inu-Yasha's voice yell something incoherent. She couldn't hear anyone else, just his yells. Out of the corner of her eye she saw a white feather drifting on the wind and suddenly a few of the fallen demons became animated.

“You shouldn't be out here Kagome!” Kagura said as she floated the feather next to her friend. “You are supposed to be safe and protected behind Naraku's barrier,” Kagura tried to halt Kagome's progress with her feather.

Kagome ducked under the feather and continued forward. “I have to get to Naraku. I have too,” She said over her shoulder to Kagura.

Kagura sighed and lifted into the air, manipulating the deceased demons around Kagome to help protect her.

The corpse demons went in front of Kagome as she headed closer towards the edge of the castle, closer to the entrance. Several of the demon corpses rounded the corner, only to be knocked down by Hiraikotsu. Kagome gave a silent prayer to the fallen demons as their bodies were unable to rise again.

“Kagome!” Sango suddenly yelled as Kagome suddenly appeared from around a corner. She grabbed her boomerang and raced over to her younger friend. “You're alright!”

Kagome nodded and looked around. “Where's Naraku?” She asked with fear. The feeling of impending doom was getting stronger and her heart felt as if it was being squeezed tightly.

Sango, thinking Kagome was afraid of Naraku, and not for Naraku, grinned in a way Kagome had never seen her grin.

“Fighting Inu-Yasha. It won't be long now Kagome, we won't let that monster hurt you ever again.” Kagome grew pale and pushed past the demon slayer and towards the fighting, where the noise was coming from.

Sango followed, thinking Kagome only wanted to see Naraku die.

The closer they got, the more intense the frightening feeling became. She had to get to her mate and fast, or else she would loose him. They rounded another corner and Kagome stopped and gasped in surprise. Before her were Inu-Yasha and Naraku. Naraku was missing his arm and his armor was almost completely destroyed. Kagura was holding off Miroku and Kikyo was lying dead on the ground.

“You'll pay for what you did to Kagome!” Inu-Yasha yelled at Naraku, who was attempting to regenerate his arm.

“And what did I do to her exactly?” Naraku asked, his voice as steady and calm as it always sounded when he was in battle. Before, Kagome had thought the sound was malevolent, now she knew it was a mask to keep the pain down.

“You took her away!” Inu-Yasha said as he raised Tetsusaiga for another attack. Before Inu-Yasha could release another windscar, Naraku knocked him back with one of his poisonous tentacles.

“She wasn't harmed pup. Why don't you go home before I kill you?” Naraku said as he sent another tentacle towards Inu-Yasha. Inu-Yasha jumped back, avoiding being stabbed again. His eyes were starting to turn blood red and Kagome could see Inu-Yasha lifting his sword to charge at Naraku.

Fear enveloped Kagome and she yelled for them to stop. This distracted Inu-Yasha, and instead of finishing Naraku with a killing blow, he simply stabbed Naraku in the stomach. Naraku stabbed Inu-Yasha in the shoulder, sending him tumbling away several yards.

“Kagome what are you doing here?” Naraku whispered as he jumped away from Inu-Yasha. His words were hushed, fearful, though his facial expression was still calm and serious.

Inu-Yasha hesitated and looked back at Kagome, his eyes only seeing a frightened and upset Kagome. His anger became worse as he only registered her fear, and not what was causing the fear. His eyes snapped to Naraku and he began to stalk the spider demon slowly. “You. Hurt. Her,” He said slowly. “I'll kill you,” with each word his voice got louder and a pulsing surrounded his body. It wouldn't be long until he lost full control of his demon side even with the Tetsusaiga in his hands.

Kagome, recognizing the danger, started running with all her strength towards Naraku. She distantly heard people yelling at her to stop, but she didn't listen. She didn't pay attention to who it was that yelled and tried to stop her. Her eyes and mind were only on Naraku. She vaguely saw Inu-Yasha raise his sword. She heard him yell his attack just as she reached Naraku.

Time slowed for a second as she waited for Inu-Yasha's attack to hit them. She felt Naraku's remaining arm go around her waist and she felt her feet leave the ground. Naraku had barely been able to jump out of the way of the wind scar. As his and her feet touched the ground, silence welcomed them. Kagome hesitantly turned her head to look at her friends.

Their expressions hurt her. Surprise, confusion, and then anger filled their faces. Or more specifically, anger filled Inu-Yasha's face. She clutched at Naraku's armor as she looked over at Inu-Yasha. He was shaking, with shock or anger she couldn't tell. His bangs were hiding his eyes from her. His fists, she could see, were tightly clenched.

“Kagome…what?” Sango's words were soft, but everyone could hear them in the silence after the battle.

“Kagome is my mate,” Naraku stated calmly, his arm tightening around her. Kagome hid her face against Naraku's chest. She couldn't take her friends expressions any longer.

“How could you?” Inu-Yasha whispered and then said it again with a yell.

Kagome flinched and Naraku growled.

“You broke her heart dog. You loved another and didn't show her the respect she deserved. I gave her what she wanted, what her heart wanted,” Naraku said through bared fangs.

Inu-Yasha growled angrily. “How could you ever give her anything? You're nothing but an evil vile creature that kills everything. You're probably controlling her somehow.”
”SIT!” Kagome yelled suddenly, sending Inu-Yasha face first into the dirt. She turned slightly in Naraku's arm to look at the man she had once loved. “Naraku's not what we all thought he was. He's kind, sweet, caring, strong, brave, and intelligent. And I love him!” Her voice never hesitated, her words never faltered. She proclaimed her love for her one time enemy too the world.

Inu-Yasha went still, Miroku and Sango looked at each other in confusion. When the spell wore off, the inu-hanyo very slowly pushed himself up. His hand released his sword suddenly and it clattered to the ground. He was silent as crimson seeped into his eyes at a fast pace. Kagome gasped and felt as Naraku tried to push her away from him.

Kagome felt Kagura assist Naraku, and she felt herself being pulled onto Kagura's feather. She struggled, but to no avail as the feather rose.

That was when Inu-Yasha attacked. Not at Naraku though, but at her. He jumped into the air and aimed a swipe of his claws at Kagome, only to be knocked away by Naraku.

“Get her out of here!” Naraku yelled as he sent a tentacle straight at Inu-Yasha.

Miroku and Sango didn't really know what to do at this point. So they retreated for the moment. They were torn between helping Inu-Yasha, and trusting Kagome and her decision. They knew Kagome rarely made wrong decisions, and could tell she was in no way being controlled by Naraku, not like in the past.

Inu-Yasha's anger was focused completely on Kagome. His demon side felt betrayed, feeling as if it's future mate had betrayed him for the enemy. He came close in his second attack, but missed as the feather veered away suddenly. In desperation he grabbed the feather and his claws shredded it as Naraku attacked again. He was flung away from the destroyed feather as he quickly descended.

Kagura controlled the feather as best she could, but Inu-Yasha's claws had done horrible damage too it. “You have to run Kagome! We'll hold him back!” Kagura said as she opened her fan. Kagome shook her head slightly, in shock by the fact that her once friend was attacking her. She had not thought her mating to Naraku would cause Inu-Yasha to go into a blood frenzy like this. “Run!” Kagura yelled as Inu-Yasha launched himself towards her again.

Inu-Yasha dodged Naraku, ignored the wounds Naraku caused as he flung him off his course. His only purpose was to kill the traitorous bitch that had left him. As Naraku came at him again, he roared and dug his claws into Naraku's stomach.

Blood splattered from Naraku's mouth as he was sent flying. His body hit the ground and rolled a few feet before lying still.

Kagome felt ill and her legs were suddenly week. Her eyes went wide as she stumbled backwards in fear as Inu-Yasha raced towards her. Kagura attempted to stop the hanyo, only to be clawed at and fall away unconscious, possibly dead.

Kagome's knees buckled and her heart pounded as she fell to her knees. Her heart wrenched and she looked at her mate one last time as Inu-Yasha's claws descended on her. In her heart she could feel Naraku's life force leave his body. Tears rolled down her cheeks and she gave a silent wish, a plea, to any god that could hear her, to save her mate. She closed her eyes as Inu-Yasha's claws reached her head. She winced as she anticipated the claws digging into her skull, but instead she felt them hit the comb Naraku had given her. Instead of breaking and his hand continuing on, the comb flashed and halted Inu-Yasha's movement.

Inu-Yasha's eyes went wide and he jumped back, only to attack again. The comb protected her again, but with as much force Inu-Yasha was putting behind his attack, the gem of the comb gave off a tiny cracking sound. As the crack spread a burst of light exuded from the comb. Inu-Yasha was thrown away and he was momentarily paralyzed.

Kagome opened her eyes slowly and felt a small breeze pick up and play with strands of her hair. She blinked and looked at the fallen form of her mate.

Ignoring Inu-Yasha as he struggled to move, Miroku and Sango running up to try and keep Inu-Yasha from attacking again, Kagome went straight to Naraku.

Disbelievingly, Kagome slowly fell to her knees next to the fallen form of her love. Her hand shook as she slowly reached out to push a strand of hair out of his face. His skin was still a little warm, but when she felt for a pulse, none could be found. A sob broke loose from her and she leaned over Naraku, pulling his head into her lap. They had only been mates for a short amount of time, but it had felt like a life time.

“Naraku…Naraku please don't leave me,” She whispered futility, knowing his soul was already gone. She closed her eyes and sobbed, her tears falling onto Naraku's cheeks as she cried for her love. She had dreamt of him, wished for him, searched for him, and now she had lost him.

“You haven't lost him. Not yet,” A deep and soft voice told her. She looked up sharply and looked around. Miroku and Sango were still keeping Inu-Yasha were he was and she couldn't seen anyone else near by. There, standing near the shadows, stood the tall and cold Sesshomaru.

Kagome sucked in her breath and watched with wide eyes as the well known ice prince sauntered over to where she was sitting with Naraku's head in her lap. It was then, when his eyes met hers, that she remembered the sword that brought back souls. “Will you save him?” not can you, no. Will you. She knew he could save Naraku, the only thing that mattered was if Sesshomaru would save her mate.

Sesshomaru looked at the young priestess, her eyes tear stained and her expression pleading. He looked up to see the form of Kagura shifting slightly and slowly standing. His breath hesitated for a moment before he pulled his father's sword free. It took him less then a second to cut the imps away. He barely looked at Kagome and her mate as he moved silently towards the stumbling Kagura. He stood and then walked next to her as she headed towards the other side of the palace.

Kagome whispered her thanks over and over as her mate's body began to move. Tears blurred her vision completely and she barely could see Naraku as he sat up and turned. His arms went around her and she sobbed into his chest. His fingers ran through her hair over and over, his lips against the top of her head. Kagome couldn't control her sobs even as he rocked her gently. “I was so scared,” She was finally able to murmur as her sobs eased off slightly.

“So was I,” Naraku whispered into Kagome's hair. She felt him stiffen slightly and she turned to look at what had disturbed him.

Miroku and Sango had walked slowly towards them. They still had confused expressions, but at least they weren't attacking. “Kagome…what has happened?” Sango asked slowly, her hand on her Hiraikotsu.

“I'll explain sister,” Sango spun around and gasped as the slim form of Kohaku smiled shyly. The small bundle of fur that was Shippo wriggled free from his arms and jumped straight towards Kagome and Naraku. Naraku chuckled and gently snatched Shippo in mid jump.

For a few minutes things seemed to be going well. Naraku was trying to, quietly, talk to Miroku. Sango was looking over Kohaku and drilling him horribly. Inu-Yasha though…Inu-Yasha was kneeling over the fallen form of Kikyo having broken free of the paralyzing state. Kagome gently and slowly pulled away from Naraku, and started walking over to Inu-Yasha.

“Inu-Yasha?” Her voice was hesitant and gentle. She reached out to gently touch his shoulder.

Inu-Yasha tensed and pulled away from Kagome's hand. “Go away Kagome. I can't trust myself around you,” his voice was harsh and he sounded tired.

Kagome sucked in her breath, but did not remove her hand. “Inu-Yasha…please understand,” she started to say.

“Understand what? That you mated with the demon that has tried to kill you?” He yelled, jumping up and away from her. “Understand that you chose him over me?” he breathed heavily for a moment, his body shaking.

Kagome looked at him sadly and reached out towards him. “Inu-Yasha…you chose Kikyo over me” he interrupted her again, but this time he pushed her away.

Kagome had never been very graceful, she knew that. So when Inu-Yasha pushed her with his demonic strength, she tripped over her kimono hem. Her body twisted and she heard Naraku yell. She felt her ankle give out and she threw out her arms to break her fall, but instead she heard her arm snap. This caused her body to fall to the side and her head hit the cobble stone ground.

Expecting to feel immense pain, all she felt was a solid something dig into her head. There was a shattering sound and as she started to stand, a mist surrounded her body. She heard Naraku yell and Inu-Yasha was thrown away from her.

“Such a kind young woman,” A deep and warm voice said all around her. She spun around, very carefully.

“Who's there?” She cried out in shock more then fear.

“And brave as well. Just like my Kimiko,” the voice said. Just as the voice faded away, a tall black haired demon lord faded into view. He looked Kagome over slowly and then looked at the shattered comb in her hair. “She loved that comb…I just wish I could have given it to her under better circumstances.”

Kagome looked at the demon lord in confusion. What was he talking about?

The black haired demon sighed and seemed to shuffle his feet. “Life isn't going to be easy for you little one. Naraku will need to be stronger to keep you and your children safe.”

Kagome's eyes narrowed and she took a step back. “What are you talking about?”

He didn't answer her. “There's only one real solution,” He said more to himself. “Yes. To keep him from making the mistakes I did, there is only one real choice.” The mist started swirling at a fast pace, forcing Kagome to grab her kimono to keep it wrapped around her. She closed her eyes and she thought she felt a hand on her cheek.

“Just like my Kimiko,” she heard one last time before the wind settled down. Almost as soon as the mist cleared she felt a pair of arms surround her.

“Naraku! Who was that?” She asked. She tried to turn but the arms around her strengthened and she tensed. These weren't Naraku's arms. She was about to turn her head, but one of the hands moved and clapped over her lips. Her eyes went wider in fright and she tried to scream against the hand.

“I won't let you go Kagome. You're mine, not his,” a hoarse angry voice said from behind her. She felt sharp fangs graze her ear and she shivered in fear.

Kagome started to struggle, even as the arm around her tightened and she was pulled back.

“Momma!” Shippo yelled, running towards them. Kagome hadn't realized how far she had wandered from the others. The ground shook slowly and it dawned on her what Inu-Yasha was about to do. She watched as her son ran on his hands and feet towards her, panic in his eyes.

`He's going to drag me to hell! He'll keep his promise to Kikyo, but he'll take me with him!' she started struggling harder and more violently. She tried to bite his hand, but he pulled her head back and her jaw down. `Naraku!' her mind yelled in desperation.

The fangs grazed her ear again and tears rolled down her cheeks. `Oh god, I don't want to die! I don't want to leave Naraku!'

“Get your hands off MY MATE!” She heard him yell and she almost sobbed in relief. Almost as soon as he yelled it, she felt Inu-Yasha being yanked away from her. His claws caught her sides and shallow gashes were made. Once again Naraku's comforting arms were around her and he jumped back from where he had grabbed her.

When they landed, the ground was shaking worse and Naraku went to one knee still holding onto her.

Kagome looked back, and gasped in surprise and sadness. There was Inu-Yasha, his back bent in pain. “Why would you choose him?” she could barely hear him say. Her heart went out to him as the pain rolled off him in waves. The fissure opened up beneath his feet and, without looking back, he stepped into it. He disappeared in an instant. Kagome cried out with mixed emotions and weakly struggled in Naraku's arms. He reached up and turned her eyes away from the death of Inu-Yasha.

“This is his choice Kagome.”

 

After that, time seemed to move more smoothly. Kagome vaguely remembered the funeral that was held for Kikyo, Inu-Yasha, and those that had fought. She knew Sango and Kohaku were staying and Miroku had been convinced by Naraku to become a diplomat between demons and humans. Shippo was excelling in his studies and training. Naraku kept Kagome busy with having her help with paper work. Not only that, but the head of the household now came to her for instructions, since she was the Lady of Naraku's lands now. She had to learn real fast how a feudal Lord's household ran.

Kagura was given her freedom and followed Sesshomaru back to his lands. Kanna stayed and helped Kagome where she could.

So, it was nearly 2 months later that Kagome finally figured out what was different about her mate.

“You're a full demon?” Kagome questioned with a tilt of her head. Naraku looked up at his mate from his desk and blinked slightly.

“I was wondering when you would notice my love,” He smiled and got up from his desk. “The demon lord that possessed the comb I gave you merged with me,” he said slowly as he looked Kagome squarely in the eye. “He told me that I'd need his strength to keep you and our children safe.”
”He told me that too,” Kagome said softly.

Naraku smiled slowly and pulled her into a tight embrace. “You have no problems with that?” He whispered gently.

Kagome smiled and shook her head. “I don't think I'll ever have a problem with you Naraku.”

Naraku laughed and quickly swept her up into his arms. Kagome laughed and squirmed lightly. “Put me down love,” Kagome said lightly and playfully.

Naraku smiled lovingly and nuzzled her cheek. “You're still upset?” it was more of a statement rather then a question.

Kagome's smile faded and she looked down sadly. “I might have been mad at him, but he was still my friend. To even imagine that he's gone…after everything we went through…” her voice trailed off.

Naraku gently sat down cradling Kagome in his arms. “It was his choice Kagome. Nothing can change that.”
Kagome thought for a moment, silent as she reached up and delicately fingered something under her kimono. The jewel of the four souls had been completed shortly after the battle, but for some reason no one was in a rush to make a wish. She bit her lip gently.

Naraku grabbed her hand and pulled it away. “No Kagome. Don't wish him back. I don't want to loose you.”

After the battle Kagome had told Naraku everything. The fact that she was from the future, that it was possible the jewel might send her back after a wish was made, and that she might never be able to come back. The only reason she was brought back to this time was because of the jewel, and once the jewel was gone there would be nothing left to hold her there.

Kagome looked at her mate sadly and then laid her head against her chest. “I just…I just wish he could have been happy. That he will be happy in his next life. He went through so much pain all his life.” She said as a tear rolled down her cheek.

Though she had not intended to make the wish on the jewel, the jewel heard her wish and started to glow with a pure light. Naraku leaned away in surprise, though his arms tightened around Kagome.

The light seemed to surround the mates, and they could both feel when an entity of purity entered the room. “Such a pure and innocent wish for another. In his next life, the one called Inu-Yasha shall find his happiness.” The entity was gone before either Kagome or Naraku could see it clearly.

The light lessened a little and Kagome felt herself being lifted up slowly. Her entire body started to glow blue and a dreadful feeling filled her heart. As the blue light became brighter, the jewel faded. “Naraku!” she cried out as she struggled against whatever it was that was trying to pull her back to her own time.

She felt his arms around her again, but her eyes were wide and unseeing. Her hands clutched at what she thought was Naraku's clothes. “I don't want to leave you Naraku!” She sobbed as she felt her body being pulled more and more. It was a strange feeling. She wasn't being physically pulled, it was more like her heart and soul were being pulled..

Naraku growled and tightened his arms around his mate as the blue light pulsed slightly around her body. “I won't let you go,” He exclaimed. Quickly he lowered his head and sank his fangs into his mating mark on her shoulder. He poured some of his demonic energy into her, not knowing what exactly he was doing.

Kagome whimpered softly and her hands clenched his shirt tighter. She felt the demonic energy invade her body, but she didn't feel pain. Instead she started to feel…different. The blue light started to fade and her vision slowly returned to her. Her body shivered as the power of time tried once more to pull her back to her own time. It gave up and Kagome knew in her heart that her way home was now closed to her forever. The only way she would see her family ever again was to continue living. Her eyes closed and her body slumped. Her breathing slowed as she fell into a deep sleep.

Naraku held her for a long time, his fangs buried in his mating mark. His eyes were glowing red and his arms held Kagome tight against him.

They stayed like that for a long time, Kagome unconscious and Naraku holding her close. Eventually he pulled his fangs out of her shoulder and cradled her against him. `Why did I do that?' he wondered to himself as he looked his mate over. Why had he poured some of his own demonic energy into her? She could have been killed, being a miko! Instead it almost felt like she had accepted the energy. `Of course she did, otherwise she would be gone.' Just the very thought of loosing his mate frightened Naraku. He gently lifted her up as he stood and carried her to their room.

 

Time seemed to slip past them and by the time Kagome finally woke up, it was completely dark out. She moaned softly and sat up on the futon she had been lying on. As she did, an arm fell from her chest. She blushed, seeing that her chest was bare and that only a blanket covered the rest of her. She looked to where the arm was connected and smiled lovingly at her sleeping mate.

She continued to watch him and when his body finally stirred and his eyes opened slowly, Kagome felt heat spread throughout her body.

Naraku's arm came up and pulled Kagome back onto the futon, his eyes watching his mate the whole time. He felt Kagome shiver at his touch and his eyes met hers. A blush spread across her cheeks and he growled possessively.

“You know not what you do to me Kagome,” He whispered as he sat up with his demonic speed and straddled her hips.

Kagome blushed as she realized he was as naked as she was. “And what is it I do to you?” she asked as the heat intensified and she squirmed under his gaze.

Naraku pressed his hard length against her and moaned as she arched against him. “I think you know.” He leaned down and licked her neck gently and then took a long breath. He breathed in her scent deeply, his eyes rolling slightly at how deliciously wonderful it was. He sniffed again and realized why her scent was even more enticing and stronger then usual. “You're in heat my mate. A very strong heat.” He said softly as he moved his body so that he sat between her legs rather then straddling her hips.

Kagome looked at him strangely and paused for a moment. “Heat?”

Naraku chuckled softly and place the tip of his hardened cock against her wet entrance. “You're able to have children.” With that he pushed quickly into her, pushing into her all the way to his hilt.

Kagome gasped and arched up against him in surprise. Her mind barely registered what he had said as her legs wrapped around her mate and her nails dug into his chest.

Naraku growled in pleasure and pounded into her, the need to mate stronger then he'd ever felt it. Even when Kagome was in a normal heat cycle. Something was different. He didn't try to figure out. His eyes rolled slightly and he moaned as Kagome ran her nails across his skin hard. He captured her lips in a searing kiss as he used one hand to gently push down on her stomach.

Kagome gasped and moaned louder, moving and arching against her mate, meeting his thrusts with her own. Her body shivered and she tossed her head back in pleasure, exposing the soft skin and mating mark.

Naraku grinned and leaned down to lick and suck on the mark.

Kagome shivered and arched against Naraku. It wasn't long until Kagome cried out in pleasure and leaned up to bite Naraku's shoulder where her own mating mark was.

Naraku gasped and thrust into her faster and harder as he felt her teeth break skin and cause him to bleed. The feel of blood dripping from his shoulder and Kagome clinging to him and her muscles tightening around him pushed him over the edge. He cried out and growled softly, leaning down to sink his own fangs into Kagome's mating mark on her shoulder.

Kagome panted and pulled back away from Naraku's shoulder, watching as the wound healed over. She moaned as she felt his length pulse in her, filling her completely. She panted and clung to her mate until he slowly pulled out of her and laid down next to her. He used his hands to gently turn her onto her side. He then wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him.

“You do realize you'll be pregnant after this right?” Naraku asked softly, his lips touching hers lightly.

Kagome nodded and kissed him gently. “I do. Naraku,” Her voice was soft. “I love you.”

“And I love you Kagome,” With that Naraku and Kagome fell asleep in each others arms, dreaming of what the future would hold for them.