Disney Trip by Yashinua

The End of a Battle

Kagome held the finished jewel in the palms of her hand. She stared in front of her at the odd group before her: a Tai-youkai, a young kitsune, a hanyou, a demon exterminator, and a monk. There appearances were all tattered and scratched, even Sesshomaru looked a bit ruffled from the battle. She stared at the small pink jewel. It was a wonder to her at how such a small beautiful object could cause so much trouble, but then, looks could be deceiving. Yes it was beautiful and small, fragile even, but it was very powerful and dangerous. It caused the lives of so many. It caused pain and that is why Kagome stared at it with a frown on her small features.

She had always wondered about this day. About how they would all react, how she would feel, how he would feel. She glanced at Inuyasha. He looked pensive. His gold eyes were shadowed with an emotion she couldn't read. She felt oddly empty. It was now time to make a wish and someone would have to do it. Everyone had their eyes on Inuyasha, except Sesshomaru, he was looking at Kagome.

He couldn't understand how this girl single handedly destroyed Naraku when Inuyasha and he couldn't. He studied her. She was small and compact. She appeared frail but he knew that she was infact strong. He pushed his thoughts aside. She was nothing but a stupid worthless human.

Kagome felt herself being stared at. She turned and saw Sesshomaru's cold, emotionless stare. She decided to ignore him. He was nothing but a cold heartless demon. He wasn't worth the trouble.

"I believe Lady Kagome should take the jewel to her time. It would be easier to protect since there are no demons there." Miroku stated. Sango nodded in agreement. She still had a tear streaked face. The last shard was imbedded in his back. When Naraku mercilessly removed it, Kohaku's breath left him and he had finally fallen. Inuyasha pointed out that at least Sango wasn't the one who did it but she still was very sad for her brother. She was only happy that he was at rest and was controlled by Naraku no longer.

"Inuyasha?" Miroku asked. Inuyasha shook his head and walked to Kagome. He put his hand on her shoulder.

"Kagome go home. Take it with you. It's too dangerous here." he said in a pained voice. Her eyes grew wide.

"But, I thought you wanted to become a full demon!" she said. He shook his head.

"Don't be stupid. I don't care about the stupid jewel anymore. Just go home." he said quietly. Her eyes began to fill with tears.

"I want to stay with you." she whispered. He frowned.

"You don't belong here. Go home...please." she saw the desperation on face. She sighed.

" Okay Inuyasha." she said. After saying good-bye to her friends she turned to the well. She felt as if she was forgetting something or someone. She turned. Sesshomaru. Even though he was very cold and wasn't exactly on mutual terms until the end she felt he deserved a good-bye as well. She held out her hand to him.

"Good bye Sesshomaru. Thank you for your help." she said kindly. He stared at her hand.

"Good bye? Where are you leaving to. You live here, do you not?" he asked. She sighed and turned. It wasn't worth it. She couldn't bring herself to explain it. She crawled on the side of the well and with one last glance at all her friends and Sesshomaru she let go and left for her time never to return again.

~*~*~*~

Sesshomaru silently fumed. No one dared to turn their back on him when he asked a question. No one except that insolent girl. He watched her as she crawled into the well. He wondered what she could possibly be doing but then something strange happened. Her scent disappeared. Curiosity getting the better of him, he walked over to the well and looked in. She was gone. To where he didn't know, but she had somehow disappeared. He was going to asked what she did but was interrupted by a strange glittering light in front of him where Kagome had stood before. Inuyasha and the rest gasped as the shimmering light took the form of a woman that was Midoriko.

"Midoriko?!" Inuyasha exclaimed. A small serene smile graced her face. She looked unreal. A gold light surrounded her and her hair flowed as if there was some gentle breeze around only here.

"Yes Inuyasha. I am. I have come to grant all of your wishes." she said.

"But we sent the jewel away with Kagome. How could you be here?" Sango asked.

"The young girl has purified the jewel and set my soul free at last. I can now go where I please. Now for your wishes. I can only grant two." she said and stared around at them all.

"I don't want anything. The curse has lifted. The only thing I need I have and she is next to me now." he said and looked at Sango hopefully. "Will you?" she blushed.

"Yes." she muttered. Miroku smiled and grabbed her hands.

"I love you Sango." she blushed even deeper. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha rolled their eyes.

"Well what about you Sango?" Inuyasha asked.

"Nothing." she said, still staring at Miroku. Inuyasha rolled his eyes again. He looked down at Shippou. Shippou's lip was quivering. Inuyasha felt pity on Shippou. He too knew what it was like to feel lonely.

"Shippou?" Inuyasha asked impatiently. Shippou shook his head. The one thing he wanted he couldn't wish for. He knew it wasn't fair to Kagome. He just sighed and let the silent tears fall.

"Well since they won't wish I will. I want to become a full demon." he said.

"Very well." Midoriko said. She bowed her head and whispered a spell. Slowly a light formed around Inuyasha. His ear disappeared from the top of his head and went to the sides of his head. They were slightly pointed. A teal diamond appeared on his forehead. He didn't look too much different but his power had changed significantly.

"Thank you." he said to Midoriko. He turned but found that Sango and Miroku had left for the village already. He shrugged and left after them. Midoriko turned to Sesshomaru.

"I know already what you desire." she said. She placed her hand over where his missing arm was. A blue light flashed. He looked down at his newly grown arm. He jerked his head up to look at Midoriko but she had already gone. He prepared to leave but felt someone tug on his leg. He turned to find Shippou looking at him with a pitiful look on his face.

"Can I go with you?" he asked. Sesshomaru glared.

"Do you not want to live with your companions?" he asked. Shippou shook his head.

"I can't stand Inuyasha! He sent Kagome away! I never want to see him again, but now I'm alone." Shippou said sadly. Sesshomaru stared at him for a moment longer and began to walk away. Shippou dropped his head in rejection.

"Come if must" Sesshomaru said without turning. Shippou looked at him and smiled, following the demon into the forest.

~*~*~*~

Inuyasha dashed off to the village, but was stopped by a familiar scent of clay.

"Kikyou?" he asked. Slowly she merged from the shadows.

"Inuyasha did you forget your promise?" she asked. He smacked his forehead. He did forget and he wanted to forget but he did make a promise.

"No. I....I'm ready." Kikyou smiled a genuine smile. She placed her arms around his neck and the slowly descended into hell........