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Love's Choices

Chapter VI

The Final Battle And The Legendary Miko

 

This will hopefully be a long chapter!

 

Summary: You love more than one person, but who do you choose? Kagome as always loved Inuyasha, but on a visit to her old friend she meets Hiei. Falling for him over the duration of the stay, but who does she choose, her new love Hiei or her first love Inuyasha? And Inuyasha has his own choice to make. The dead Kikyo or the living Kagome? Everyone seems to have their own choices to make! But when they make their choices, will it be too late?

 

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Yuyu Hakusho or Inuyasha! I wish I did, but sadly... I don't.

 

Let's talk telepathy

//Hiei//

\\Kurama\\

((Someone else))

 

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There they stood, both sides of the forces that would enter the battle. No longer would they have to wait. The battle lines were drawn and the sides were set. Both sides examined each other, and the dark hanyou gained a cold smile. "It seems that you don't have many forces with you."

 

Both miko stepped forward and examined him coolly. They seemed to read each other's thoughts as they spoke. "We are"

 

"More than enough"

 

"To defeat"

 

"You." They said the last word together.

 

Naraku merely chuckled at them before he gained a sadistic grin. "We shall see."

 

That was all it took to begin the battle. Hordes of lower class demons charged them as a few of Naraku's 'children' came down to fight with certain people. Kouga and Ayame met Kagura, Hakudoshi came forward to be met by Inuyasha, and Naraku was met by Sesshomaru. Kikyo, Kohaku, Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Kagome faced off against the opposing army. The two miko were taking out many with every arrow. Sango took out dozens with her hiraikotsu, while Miroku's offudas took out tens. Kohaku with his chain scythe was also doing great. Rin and Shippo were hiding behind Au Un with Jaken to protect them as well.

 

The battle had been going on for hours and everyone was tiring. Naraku had backed out and Moryomaru had taken his place. The vile half-breed had taken residence in the woods somewhere. Probably at a place near.... Kagome's eyes widened as a thought came to her. She dashed off quickly, not bothering to tell anyone where she was going. First she headed to the children. "Shippo, I need your help."

 

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An evil laugh emulated throughout the forest as the dark hanyou watched the shard hunters continue with their battle. To him it was funny. They had expected a fight with him, and yet they did not come near enough prepared. They should have brought an army with them, not just themselves. He smirked though. That just made winning easier for him. He was mid laugh when a pain wracked his entire body and his eyes widened.

 

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"You can not win." Kanna stated in an emotionless tone.

 

Kagome just smiled at her. The baby rested in the albino's arms, and she would kill it. She moved forward, but a sword came from no where and stopped her. Barely able to dodge it, she looked up and saw another of Naraku's 'children' was here to protect that damn heart. Drawing her own sword, she waited. She didn't have to wait long as the incarnation lunged directly at her. Raising her own sword, she parried his attacks. The demon was swift and good, but Kagome was determined. Using her knowledge from what she'd gleaned from his skills, she quickly came up with a strategy to destroy the infant.

 

She smiled a cold smile at her idea. No one knew it, but Kagome had mastered her empathy powers. Not only could she feel emotions, but she could also send emotions. Pulling on her powers, she sent pain and fear into her enemies. Even Kanna cowered at the feelings, but the other one continued to fight on. But he was no where near good enough to block her from the child entirely. Taking a lunge, she felt it as the cold steel of her opponents weapon went through her shoulder. She felt it, and she smiled. The incarnation narrowed his eyes at the miko. "Why are you happy? You're going to die."

 

"Maybe, but the baby does first." The incarnations eyes widened as he watched both the baby and the albino fall dead. A bolt of purifying energy shot through his sword, forcing him to release it. Kagome winced slightly as she pulled the blade from her shoulder. Blood gushed from the wound, but she simply didn't care. She knew that Naraku could now be killed. His heart was dead, which only left his body to destroy. But first she'd have to kill this 'child'. He attempted to send miasma at her, but that wouldn't work. Her power lie just beneath the skin, and it purify the air around her on contact. She used Eternal Flame and sliced the demon in half.

 

Staggering back to the original battle field, she became entrapped in tentacles. All other battles ceased as they noticed this. Those on her side called out to her and tried to get within the barrier, but it was no use. "You destroyed my infant didn't you?" The hanyou asked coldly. She merely smiled at him. "Now you die miko."

 

His tentacles began squeezing her tightly as she called out for all to hear. "I destroyed your heart Naraku! Remember, you can now be slain!" Calling on her powers, she sent pain, confusion, and fear into all of her enemies. Her allies felt peace and happiness as her wave of power washed over them. Naraku looked at her, confusion, pain, and most of all fear evident on his evil face. "You'll die before I do." Kagome whispered as she yanked all of her powers from within her body.

 

His screams of pain echoed all through the clearing as his body was slowly disintegrating. Her powers washed over everyone within a five mile radius, and all with evil intent were immediately destroyed. Naraku was panicked, and they all could see it. "MERCY! Show me mercy priestess!" He screamed out of fear.

 

The others stood and awaited her decision, knowing that she may well give it to him. She had a soft spot for kindness, and they all expected her to give it to him. Which is why her words surprised them. "Mercy? You expect me to show you mercy? Did you show mercy to Kikyo, to Miroku's grandfather, his father, or Miroku himself? Did you show mercy to Sango, to Kohaku, to any of the slayers, or the wolves? What about Shippo and Rin? Or Sesshomaru even? Have you shown mercy to your own incarnations? You show mercy to no one, so why should I show some to you? You are a vile creature that takes joy in making people suffer. You are nothing but pure evil, I see not a speck of good within your dark soul. So you deserve the death you now take!" And with that, Naraku was destroyed in a blinding flash of light.

 

The light was so bright that they all had to turn away, and when they looked back, Kagome stood there with a nearly whole jewel in her grasp. The gem shined a delicate pink and began to pulsate. Four shards came flying into her hands, and everyone noticed Koga wince as two flew from his own legs. The jewel was whole once more, and in another flash of light, the great priestess stood before them all. Midoriko looked at all who participated within the battle before turning to Kagome and bowing. "What is your wish, Junsui No Miko."

 

Kagome's eyes widened. "Junsui No Miko? Pure Priestess?"

 

Midoriko laughed at her look. "Hai. That is your tittle young one."

 

Everyone on the battlefield looked at her with a new found respect. "Why do I get such a name?"

 

The older miko smiled at her. "You are the purest being in existence child. None so far have as good or kind hearted as you. You care not for blood and heritage, but simply for the heart and soul. You know that no one is good or evil, they simply make choices that decide which path to take. You care for others above yourself. I already know the wish that you desire to make, and I know that it is a pure and selfless one. The choice is yours as to whether or not you do."

 

Kagome smiled as she looked to Kikyo. The dead miko's eyes widened at what she knew the young miko would wish for. "No Kagome, you can't!"

 

Kagome's smile only widened. "I wish for Kikyo to live once again."

 

Everyone gasped the wish was spoken. Even Inuyasha looked upset. If he gained Kikyo, he'd lose Kagome, but keeping Kagome meant he could never truly have Kikyo. Light surrounded both mikos and Midoriko smiled. "Your wish was selfless as I said. Your reasoning was to give Kikyo a second chance at life, since the first was destroyed prematurely due to the jewel. As such, I gift you Kagome. You will still retain a small portion of your soul and gain my own so that you may live. You shall receive my knowledge and powers. You truly are Junsui No Miko!" And with those last words, the ancient miko's body turned into a glowing white orb and flew at Kagome's chest. What no one knew was that the jewel was wrapped within the soul.

 

When the lights disappeared, Kikyo and Kagome were both unconscious. The inu brothers nodded at each other and stepped forward. Sesshomaru picked up Kagome as Inuyasha carried Kikyo. They returned to Kaede's hut in the village of Edo. There the story was told and the news of the great priestess spread. As Kagome lay in bed, resting from her injuries and still not awoken, four sakura petals appeared on her forehead. The same marking that lay upon Midoriko's own brow. Next came the pink jewel beneath her right eye as a dark blue crescent appeared beneath her left.

 

In her sleep, she was going through the memories of all of her past lives. The sakura petals were a marking that meant she had reached a divine state. She'd be able to remember her previous lives as well, and her karma was balanced. Her memories were showing her what she was capable of. Now she knew that the youki she had was something she could use.

 

Kagome's Dream

 

"What's going on?" I ask as I look around.

 

"You are dreaming child, and I am here to speak with you." I turned to see that Midoriko was the one to speak with me.

 

"Shouldn't I be dead? I mean, I wished for Kikyo's resurrection?"

 

She just smiled at me. "I gave you a gift child. You now hold very little of your original soul, and all of mine. I should also warn you that you now have markings. The sakura petals can not be hidden, but the others can."

 

"Do you know why I've gained the power of empathy?"

 

"Yes, and I know that you will steadily gain more. You must meditate and go into yourself to bind your piece of soul and mine together, then you must pull forth all of your power. Take it slow though, and bind the soul slowly."

 

"Alright Midoriko-sama."

 

End Of Dream

 

Sapphire eyes slowly opened and took in their surroundings. She was lying on a mat, in a hut. Probably Kaede's. Unsteadily, she used one arm to push herself up since her other arm hurt. She knew that she probably had a hole going clear through her shoulder from the sword. She also knew that the rest of her body ached from her other wounds from the battle. Wincing as muscles pulled and tried to refuse movement, she slowly managed to stand. Making her way outside, she was instantly given a headache. All of the villagers were trying to talk to her... at the same time!

 

"I'm fine.... where're the others?"

 

"I'll go and fetch them Kagome-sama." A villager said and ran off before she could correct him on the sama part.

 

Two minutes later, all with demonic speed were at her side and asked how she was. "I'm fine... really. And before any of you say something, I am not going to lay back down!" Her aura spiked at her words and they all backed down. "Now, I need a favor of you Inuyasha."

 

"What is it?" The hanyou asked as their human companions made it to the gathering, with Shippo in tow.

 

"Momma!" He squealed as he run up and gently hugged her.

 

Rin, smiling shyly, walked up to her too and tried something. "Mommy!" And hugged her.

 

Surprise showed on everyone's face at the girl's exclamation, but Kagome simply smiled larger than before. Hugging both as tightly as she was able, before returning her attention to the inu hanyou. "Can you go to my time for me? I want mom to know that I'm fine and I'll be back in time for graduation in two weeks. Tell her that I'll be home that day and that I'll be visiting Yusuke afterwards for a part of summer."

 

"Who's Yusuke?" Inuyasha asked instantly.

 

"Well... He's an old friend, but I think it'd be best if I tell you he's my older brother... that's how close we are. Shippo met him, and he invited me to stay with him during summer, Shippo's invited as well."

 

"Can I come too mommy?" Rin asked shyly.

 

"Sesshou?" Kagome asked as she looked up at the dog demon. At his nod, she returned her attention to Inuyasha. "Think you could have mom call him and see if he'd mind one more person?" Inuyasha nodded and took off. "Thank-you!" She called out after him, then turned back to the dog lord. "I'm sure there's some meeting we'll have to attend, isn't there?"

 

Sesshomaru actually smiled at her. "Yes, we must let the other lords know that the threat is gone."

 

"I'll be capable of traveling soon, unless you wish to take me back to Hina."

 

The demon seemed to contemplate that thought. "The island is a stop that can be made on the way there. I'm sure she is capable of healing your currents wounds quickly as there will not be any poison within them this time and they are not as fatal. We shall stop there on the way." He then turned to Jaken. "Set the meeting to take place in five days."

 

"We can set out as soon as Inu returns. I can leave my things here with Kaede, though my swords shall remain with me." She turned to her son. "I spoke to you of it's importance, will you carry it for me?"

 

"Hai momma." He said with a nod.

 

"Thank-you sweetie."

 

"What can I do mommy?" Rin asked happily.

 

Kagome thought for a moment before an idea came to her. "In my bag is a teardrop shaped gem. It's a bluish white and is a necklace. Can you get that for me and wear it so I know where it is?"

 

"Hai mommy!" The little girl said as she rushed into the hut to get it from the bag.

 

"Kagome, it seems that you've gained another child. If you want more let me know, I'd be glad to help you out!" Miroku exclaimed with a perverted grin.

 

Using her powers, she levitated and threw a rock with her power at him, effectively knocking him out. Everyone just stared at her, then she realized what she did. "Don't look at me, it was instinctual and I have no idea how I did it."

 

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