(to Kagura, trapped inside his barrier) I'm surprised. I didn't think I could use you as a shield.
(to Inuyasha) We don't have much time, so listen up! Naraku's heart- the Infant- is inside Moryomaru!
Hakudoshi and the Infant intend to empower Moryomaru and have him overthrow Naraku!
An impressive deduction, Kagura. (flashback to Mount Hakurei) It was a grave mistake for Naraku to release his heart that day. He entrusted the Fuyoheki to the Infant to keep his heart safe, knowing it would conceal its' demonic aura. That gave the Infant an idea: to create a durable armor to protect himself. And that armor is Moryomaru, who swallowed the dead Goryomaru. (his body regenerates) It was at that point that we realized: Naraku without his heart is but an empty shell. The Infant and I are the real thing, and one day soon, we'll overthrow him.
Heh! Naraku has been aware of your plot from the very beginning, fool.
No doubt... but, if I were you, I'd be more concerned about my own fate right now. After all, we may both be traitors, but it is your heart that Naraku holds. It's hopeless for you. No matter what, you'll never be free.
(angrily) Shut up! (she slashes him in half again]
You can rip my body to pieces; I still won't die. Nobody can kill me... not even Naraku himself!
Right! (starts to remove the rosary from his right forearm)
You're using your Wind Tunnel?!
Hold on! Why aren't they protecting me?!
(smirks) Well, well- isn't this interesting. It looks like Naraku's given up on you.
Silence! I cannot be killed!
KagomeI'll purify it!
I'm not like you, Kagura! I cannot be used and then thrown away like that!
(opens the Wind Tunnel) Wind Tunnel!
... I have a very bad feeling.
It's as if Naraku planned for this to happen.
He probably did. It makes sense: Naraku decided to let us take care of Hakudoshi for him.
Kagome
(to Kagura) So... now, what will you do? You could come with us, if you wanted.
(stands) No, thanks- I can't go with you, or with anyone. Anyway, you don't have any time to waste. It won't be long before Moryomaru finds Kohaku.
She's got a point, there.
Come on, Kagome, let's go.
Kagome
(hesitant) Y-yeah.
Listen, Kagura. I'm gonna make sure we get your heart back from Naraku, so just hang in there. All right?
(scoffs) Who do you think you're kidding? (she expands her feather-ornament glider and flies away)
Just promise me you won't die before that happens! Ya got that?
(thinking) I don't need you to tell me to run for my life. I'll go as far as I have to.
(thinking) It's so quiet... no one is in sight. Is this how it ends? All by myself? Is... this the freedom... that I longed for?
(shocked) You! You... came.
I followed the scent of blood and miasma.
(smiles sadly) Oh- I see. You thought I was Naraku. (stares down, holding back tears) Disappointed...that it's not him?
... No. I knew it was you. (Kagura gasps)
... I see. (smiles, thinking) So, you came- you came here, to see me.
(thinking) Even Tenseiga cannot save her. (aloud) Are you leaving?
... Yes. I've had enough.
(thinking) Now that I've seen you... one last time.
Wait! Sesshomaru. (he and his group arrived in time to witness Kagura's death)
Kagome
Inuyasha?
Kagura. Did she... suffer?
(not turning around)... She was smiling.
I am the wind... the free wind.
HGrandpa Higurashi
This will guarantee that you pass all your exams! (holds up a Shikon Jewel keychain) The Shikon Jewel will grant any wish! Long, long ago, the Priestess and the demons engaged in a ferocious battle over this very Jewel...
Kagome Higurashi
(rolls her eyes, thinking) Yeah, I've definitely had enough of that stuff!
HGrandpa Higurashi
It is said, that in the end, when the person who obtains the Shikon Jewel makes the one and only correct wish-
Kagome Higurashi
Huh?
HGrandpa Higurashi
-The Jewel will be purified, and disappear from this world forever!
Kagome Higurashi
(suddenly interested) What is it? The one and only correct wish?
HGrandpa Higurashi
Well, they never told me that.
Kagome Higurashi
Hmm- I've never heard of it.
HGrandpa Higurashi
(defensively) Well, you never listen to the end of the story!
Kagome Higurashi
But, Grandpa- that story has absolutely nothing to do with my exams!
HGrandpa Higurashi
(guiltily) Er- I wouldn't say nothing-
SHSota Higurashi
Sure didn't seem like it did.
Come on, boy: out with it! What'd he do this time?
No, it's Tetsusaiga; it hurt Inuyasha! It tried to burn him! I've never seen anything like it!
Kagome
Oh, hello again, Totosai.
Hmm. Here, let me have a look. (Inuyasha hands him Tetsusaiga, which he examines) I see it's now capable of absorbing demonic energy. So?
(headbutts him) So I'm asking you what the problem is, old man!
There is nothing wrong with Tetsusaiga! (returns the sword) If there's a problem, the problem is you, Inuyasha!
Kagome
What're you talking about?
Listen carefully. Demonic energy is like a poison, of sorts. Originally, Tetsusaiga was forged from the fang of your father, who was a mighty demon. He had the capacity to absorb an infinite amount of demonic energy! However, you, who are half human, simply do not possess the power to restrain the demonic energy absorbed by your own sword! Now, then, show me your hands.
Huh! What, are you gonna read my fortune or something?
(thinking) Stubborn boy! This much damage, and you still refused to let go of the sword?!
The Dragon-Scaled Tetsusaiga grew hotter as it absorbed more demonic energy.
It was warning you of the danger you faced- a warning you would have been wise to heed!
Kagome
(thinking) So, Tetsusaiga never wanted to hurt Inuyasha.
All right, what should I do?
Now that Tetsusaiga has become stronger, you too must become stronger to handle it!
It's going to take extensive training-
We don't have time for any of that, and you know it!
(deadpan) That is unfortunate, but it's your fault for ignoring my warning in the first place.
My fault?! I'm begging you for help, and that's all you can say?!
Well, if this is your idea of "begging", I'd hate to see what demanding looks like. Since you insist, go meet the Great Holy Demon Spirit!
He's the demon equivalent of a wise old hermit. If you want to master the Dragon-Scale Tetsusaiga, you have no choice but to go train under him.
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Thanks. The wind was picking up. So, you're Inuyasha are you? I shall train you well, my boy. At least, that's what I'd like to say, but...
HDHoly Demon Spirit
I can't. Please leave!
Bastard! (he grabs the Holy Demon Spirit and starts stretching him) Why not?! Tell me!
Kagome
Sit, boy!
Kagome
So, why can't you?
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Well, it happened last night. I was preparing for my evening meditation, when a demon attacked me from behind, and made off with all of my internal organs! That's how I ended up like this.
Kagome
I see. In that case, let us help you! We just have to recover your internal organs, right?
No way! I didn't sign up for that!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
It's a very nice thought, but this isn't an opponent a half-demon and a bunch of humans can handle.
(sarcastically) Well, excuse me for only being a half-demon, Oh wise one.
Kagome
You are not helping things!
This place is crawling with demons!
(draws Tetsusaiga and leaps) Huh! I'll cut every single one of 'em down!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Somebody stop that fool!
Kagome
Huh? Sit, boy!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Isn't it obvious, boy? Those aren't demons, they're villagers.
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Their appearance has been altered by demonic magic. The demonic energy drifting in the air is from my missing organs!
I thought the demon took them.
HDHoly Demon Spirit
While it absorbs the energy, the demon can't move. It is likely still in the village somewhere.
So, it transformed the villagers' appearance to make them look like demons, in order to hide amongst them.
What is it, Kagome? What's wrong?
Kagome
Moryomaru hasn't absorbed the Shikon Jewel yet!
Kagome
Yes- I don't know what he's waiting for, but I can still see it!
(inside Moryomaru, to himself) What is this?! My armor should be impenetrable after consuming Naraku and the Shikon Jewel! The Jewel's powers don't seem to be having any effect!
(unseen) You still haven't figured it out, have you? (the Infant gasps, Naraku's face appears in front of him) Moryomaru is still vulnerable because he's unable to use the power of the Shikon Jewel.
Naraku- so, you were alive all this time? (he projects spikes from Moryomaru, impaling Naraku's face)
Foolish creature- never realized that you were being consumed from within.
Everyone, stand back! WIND TUNNEL!
(angered) Damn you, Monk!
Naraku! I will sever the ties that bind us!
(thinking) I may never get another chance to destroy him!
Please, you have to stop! Stop before it's too late!
(smiles) The miasma's toxins will kill you before you can suck me in!
(thinking) That would frighten me if I were only doing this for myself, but I'm not! I'm doing this for Sango, and Kohaku too!
If I can just hold it a bit longer! (his hand darkens and he begins to bleed from the eyes and mouth) Arggh!
Kagome
It's killing him!
(enraged) Curse you, Monk! You won't have my heart!
Let go! You've already lost!
Kagome
He sucked in the Fuyoheki!
(clinging to his leg) No! I don't want you to die!
Miroku! (he grabs Miroku's arm and seals the Wind Tunnel as Miroku falls) That's enough.
I see you're as naive as ever, Inuyasha. If you hadn't stopped him, he would have sucked in my heart. (envelops himself in a whirlwind of miasma) He had the perfect opportunity to destroy me, and you stopped him. For that, I thank you. (vanishes)
(runs up to them) Miroku! Oh, no!
(weakly) Sango... forgive me...
Kagome
(thinking) Miroku did it for Sango- that's why he wouldn't close the Wind Tunnel! He knew if he could destroy Naraku, Kikyo wouldn't have to use Kohaku's shard.
(examining Miroku's arm) The wounds from the miasma extend down his right arm... (she pulls his robe back to reveal scars on his chest) like the legs of a spider. If the Wind Tunnel had remained open even a minute more, he would not have survived it.
I'll attempt to purify him. But you must understand: a body that's taken in that much miasma is unlikely to ever be fully restored.
Kagome
Please, try!
The three of us are gathered here; the webs must no longer be needed. (pause) You saw. (Kagome looks startled) I know what he wants.
Kagome
Your neck! What happened?
The moment I touched his spiderwebs, the miasma began to spread.
Kagome
That's ok- I can heal that wound, right? I did it once before...
(holds up her longbow) There is only one way: you must shoot my wound using this bow. Only that can purify Naraku's contamination.
Kagome
(takes the bow) Okay-
Kagome
Agh!
The bowstring. You, too, have been contaminated by Naraku's spiderwebs.
Kagome
How can you be sure?
Naraku set this trap for us. To begin with, he magnified my wound so that I'd leave Kohaku behind. He knew I would do that, rather than allow the miasma from my wound to defile his shard. Next, he used me as a decoy to bring Inuyasha out into the open. Do you know why? So he could plant negative feelings in your heart. The end result of a chain of events he set into motion.
Kagome
But why would he want to do that to me?
You are the only one who can cleanse Naraku's poison from my body. He couldn't have that. That is why Naraku showed you those visions from fifty years ago. He knew you couldn't purify me with those negative feelings in your heart. And, now that Koga has lost the protection of the Wolf-Demon Tribe, Naraku can steal his Shards at any time. I'm afraid there's nothing we can do now.
Kagome
Don't just give up, Kikyo!! I can still save you- there must be a way!
Kagome
What's so funny?
Let me guess: You were just thinking that, even if Inuyasha were to forgive you, you could never forgive yourself, right? Stop being so self-righteous! You want everyone to think you're so kind and dignified, but I can see your heart is filled with envy and hatred! And still, you continued to play the part and pretend that you actually pity me!
Kagome
"Pretend?!"
You claim to feel sorry for me: a poor, dead woman brought back to life. But in truth, you grow impatient because Inuyasha cannot bring closure to our relationship! You can say you care, and offer me a helping hand, but you're not fooling me! I know what your true feelings are.
Kagome
Huh?! What are you talking about?!
Did you think I wouldn't notice?! That I'd blindly cling to your false kindness?!
Kagome
(furious) Would you just- cut it out already, you idiot?! I let you talk for a minute and this is what I get?! Well, what gives you the right to talk to me like that, huh?! If you and Inuyasha have such a great relationship, then why don't you come out in the open with it?! You're always looking down on me, testing me- but you're actually scared of me, aren't you?!
Kagome
That's right! The thing is... you and Inuyasha have a past together that I could never compete with. I can admit that. But you know what? Since we met, I've spent a lot of time with Inuyasha too- and I bet I've seen sides of Inuyasha that you've never seen! (startled, thinking) I know things about Inuyasha that Kikyo doesn't? That means we're in exactly the same position! (aloud) Understand? I'm just saying, I won't abandon you out of fear or jealousy! I don't need to!
Kagome
(thinking) What's going on? It was so heavy a moment ago?
GSGuardian Spirit of Azusa
You are free to climb up by yourself now. Don't worry, the priestess cannot harm you.
Kagome
What is it, Kikyo? Why aren't you saying anything?
Kagome
Wait a minute: it isn't her!
GSGuardian Spirit of Azusa
My child, the priestess was but an illusion... one your heart created.
GSGuardian Spirit of Azusa
The spiderwebs which entangled you have now been severed. Use that bow to save the priestess.
Kagome
Help- help! Inuyasha!
Oh? She's escaped. She's free of my web.
So, what will you do, Naraku?
Isn't it obvious? I will take Kikyo's life... as I originally planned.
(sneering) Kikyo... as long as my spiderweb connects us, there can be no secrets. I am well aware of the hatred and contempt you feel towards me... not to mention your lingering affection for Inuyasha. (Kikyo stiffens) Oh, isn't it a pity, Kikyo- dying in the arms of your most hated enemy, knowing you will never again see your beloved Inuyasha?
NARAKU! LET HER GO! (slams Tetsusaiga into Naraku's arm)
Kagome
Kikyo! (thinking) I only have one arrow- I can't afford to miss!
(flashback) There is only one way: you must shoot my wound using this bow. Only that can purify Naraku's contamination.
Kagome
(thinking) It's OK- I'll show them! I'll hit it!
Kagome
Hmm? What? (she lowers her bow) You don't want me to shoot yet?
What's this? So, you've found the Jewel, have you?
[he shatters the cliff under Kagome's feet, and she falls]
[As Kagome falls, she is caught by Kikyo's Soul Collectors, who carry her down towards Kikyo]
Kagome
Thank you, Soul Collectors!
Damn you! (he lunges his tendrils towards Kikyo)
Kagome
(thinking) He's trying to take back the Shikon Jewel! (aloud) I won't let that happen!
(thinking) Now, I see: you wish to purify me and the Jewel!
Kagome
The cloud of miasma's defiling the Jewel!
Watch me consume it- (the arrow and the Jewel strike him in the chest) What?!
Kikyo's spiritual energy is destroying Naraku! They're coming loose!
Who cares about that right now?!
Kagome
Kikyo's spiritual energy is fighting it out with Naraku's demonic energy! Can you see it, Kikyo? Naraku's in pain right now!
Kagome... the rest is up to you.
Kagome
What?! (she notices the Shikon Jewel turning black) His demonic energy's overcoming it!
(chuckles as the arrow disintegrates)... I've won. (he howls with cruel laughter)
Kagome... protect the last shard. Protect...Kohaku's light. This is something only you can do, now.
Kagome
You can't mean that! You'll be okay, and I couldn't possibly- (notices Kikyo is dying) Kikyo! But, I shot you with the bow, just like you wanted me to! It should have purified the wound!
(floating down towards them) Kikyo... it appears you've lost.
(thinking) We shall see, Naraku. You'll only know whether I truly lost, or not, when you die.
(slicing through the tendril) Not so fast, Naraku!
(smirks) Only one shard, left... and no one to stop me. We'll see how courageous you are, without Kikyo protecting you.
... I had the chance to destroy Naraku. If I had done it, things wouldn't have ended up this way.
But I didn't do it. (clenches his fist) I was so afraid for my own life, that I hesitated to open the Wind Tunnel! That woman saved my life, she needed my help, and I just-
(grabs his hand) That's not true. I think Kikyo knew what was going to happen, and she wanted you to survive for my sake.
I thought I despised Kikyo. All I knew, was that she was willing to sacrifice my brother and his shard to defeat Naraku. His life didn't seem to matter to her. (tearfully) However, when I saw her try to save Koga, I realized I was wrong about her. Kikyo was fighting to protect Kohaku's life- she'd been fighting to protect all of us!
(thinking) Well, my Jewel Shards are gone... but I'm still alive. Was that your plan for me, Kikyo?
Kagome
(crying) It didn't work! I thought I could save her, but I couldn't do anything! It took me too long- I had too much doubt- I couldn't get back in time to save her! Poor Kikyo...
(staring at Kikyo and Inuyasha) Damn that Naraku. He kept telling her that she would never see Inuyasha again, but... he made it in time.
Kagome, are you gonna be okay?
Kagome
Yeah.
(slaps his leg) Wish I could say that- my legs feel like they're made of lead now! I guess I just didn't expect to survive like this.
Kagome
(shakes her head) Mm-mm. It's a blessing you're still alive! Shards or no shards, you've helped us so much.
Anyway... (he stands up and walks towards Inuyasha)
Kagome
(apprehensively) Koga...?
Oh, hey. (Ginta and Hakaku look shocked)
There's no sense me sticking around any longer- I'll only end up holding you guys back.
I see. So, you're leaving us, too.
(scoffs) Ah, quit feelin' sorry for yourself! (he kneels in front of Inuyasha) Wait, you know, I don't mean to sound harsh, Inuyasha... (he suddenly headbutts Inuyasha) But do you think you're the only one suffering?! Huh?!
I mean, look at me! Try to imagine how it feels for me to leave Kagome behind- you think that doesn't hurt?
(whacks him over the head) Would you stop agreeing with me?! It's creepin' me out!
(irritated) Wolf boy, I'm only sitting here listening to you because you're injured, all right? Now back off!
Kagome
Um, Koga?
(indicating Inuyasha) See that? He's actin' like a dumb dog! Looks like he's got a long recovery ahead of him. Look, Kagome... what he needs now is to have you by his side.
Kagome
I know. Thanks, Koga. I'm sorry to make you worry so much.
I know. (he gives her a hug)
Kagome
Take care of yourself, ok?
(thinking) Damn you, Koga...
Kagome
Goodbye!
KOGA! Listen Wolf Boy, if you think you lost your Jewel Shards for nothing, you're wrong. Your effort won't go to waste.
(chuckles) Yeah, well... I'm holding ya to that. Kagome, feel free to come look me up if you get sick of the pup.
Kagome
Yeah... sure.
We'll run nice and slow, so you can keep up!
And just like that... they're gone.
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