KikyoInuyasha.
How are you feeling, Kikyo? Are you all right now?
Kikyo
I'm sure you heard what happened. Naraku's miasma was consuming my body until it was purified by Kagome.
Yeah, I heard. (thinking) Kikyo. She looks like she's still in pain. She's not completely healed yet.
Kikyo
Inuyasha, you must have noticed this yourself. The barrier around the nest has vanished.
I get it. No wonder I could smell those birds.
Kikyo
Inuyasha, what do think Naraku's trying to accomplish?
He's trying to find a into the border between this world and afterlife in order to get the last Sacred Jewel shard.
Kikyo
So that's why he used the birds to gather human blood. If that's the case, the path to the Netherworld will soon open and Naraku will get the Jewel.
Kikyo
Listen. Naraku's after Kagome's eyes.
You mean her ability to see the Jewel shards. Right.
Kikyo
I'm almost certain that Naraku wants to lure to the border and then use Kagome to locate the last fragment.
(Asuka and Kocho appear, holding her longbow and quiver of arrows)
Kikyo
I will deal with Naraku.
(Kikyo falls to her knees, prompting Inuyasha to grip her shoulders)
Kikyo, what are you doing? Be careful! You're not fully healed yet!
Kikyo
I know I can do this. My spiritual powers haven't weakened.
Don't be stupid! Naraku will kill you for certain! You know better than that. Naraku wants you dead, that hasn't changed. Listen, Kikyo. I messed up, big-time. When you were attacked at Mt. Hakurei, I wasn't able to protect you. I refuse to give Naraku a third chance to take your life! I never wanna go through that again.
Kikyo
I'll only be a burden to. Is that what you mean?
Please, Kikyo! I'm begging you! Please, just stay here and wait for me. Please Kikyo.
Kikyo
The arrows.
(Kocho takes an arrow out a quiver)
Kikyo
Take this with you. Please, give this arrow to Kagome. Only Kagome herself will be able to determine whether or not she will be able to use it.
Shikigami. Whose are they?
(A sacred arrow is fired near him, revealing Kikyo)
Kikyo
You are Naraku's subordinate?
We haven't met in far too long, Kikyo. Not since Mt. Hakurei.
Kikyo
Naraku.
It's a shame. I was so certain I finally killed you last time we met.
Kikyo
Things will not always go the way you expect Naraku. (thinking) I didn't notice him standing behind me. I didn't sense his presence. Even now I don't sense Naraku's demonic aura. How is that possible?
What's wrong, Kikyo? Weren't you expecting me?
Kikyo
I was careless. I didn't detect Naraku's demonic aura.
He must have stolen the Fuhoyheki in order to come after you.
Kikyo
Fuhyoyeki?
A protective stone that makes demonic auras disappear.
Kikyo
Hmm.
It's odd, though. If Lady Kikyo was actually what he was after, then Naraku seemed really casual about it.
So are you saying Naraku was a diversion?
Kikyo
I'm certain of it. And that's not all. My shikigami were almost close to discovering something.
Kikyo
It seems that Naraku did not die by my arrow.
Yeah. Even since Mt. Hakurei, he won't die, no matter how times I slay his body.
Kikyo
That can only mean that his heart is located somewhere else.
His heart? So that's what he's trying to hide with the Fuhyoheki?
Kikyo
In order to destroy Naraku, I must find his heart.
Kikyo
Nothing's stopping me. I will put an end to Naraku's life. That's what this means.
(Prepares to fire a sacred arrow)
You are mistaken. You cannot do it.
(Kikyo is suddenly attacked by the winged Moryomaru)
Kikyo (thinking): Is that the presence that lured me here? You won't get away!!
(Fires a sacred arrow, which narrowly misses Kanna and the Infant)
Kikyo (thinking): I've lost them. The jewel that the Infant held, that must be the stone known as Fuhyoheki.
Kikyo
So you can see me, can you?
AAsuka
The monks were able to breach Lady Kikyo's barrier.
(Kikyo falls to her knees)
AKAsuka and Kochu
Lady Kikyo.
Kikyo (thinking): I must hurry. I must destroy Naraku before this body falls apart.
Kikyo
(thinking) Naraku's miasma is persistent. Even Kagome's purification was not enough.
Kikyo
Inuyasha, I take it you followed the Soul-collector?
Kikyo, what do you intend to do with Midoriko's soul?
Kikyo
(pulls her robes back from her shoulder, revealing her poisoned wound) This is what Naraku inflicted upon me at Mount Hakurei.
Kikyo
For a short time, yes. But as you can see, the wound has now reopened. This is the reason why I have taken Midoriko's soul. Using it is the only option I have. Otherwise, I'll be consumed by the miasma; this body will return to the earth before I defeat Naraku. Even though Midoriko's soul is dead, I know it will help me stay alive long enough to complete my task. Midoriko was priestess who had died, slaying demons. In many ways, you could say that we share the same soul. (the Soul-Collector drops Midoriko's soul into Kikyo's body) I am sure she will understand my reasons for doing this.
Kikyo! (picks her up, thinking) Her wound is healing.
Are you gonna be okay? That wound isn't gonna reopen again, is it?
Kikyo
I cannot be sure. That is why I must make haste. (picks up her bow and arrows)
Can't you just wait, until I defeat Naraku?
Kikyo
You cannot defeat Naraku with a sword.
Kikyo
Please listen to me: Destroying Naraku requires the obliteration of his entire being, including his soul. It doesn't make a difference how many times you destroy his body. Naraku was originally created when demons' were merged into the vile soul of the thief, Onigumo. From the beginning he's had no true body. So, the Shikon Jewel is the one and only power great enough to eradicate his soul.
Kikyo
The Shikon Jewel must be restored at once; there is no other way. There will only be one chance: When Naraku obtains the restored Shikon Jewel, the Jewel will be defiled within Naraku's hands as it fuses with him. At that instant, we must purify Naraku- along with the Jewel. And only I am capable of this.
Kikyo
Inuyasha, now is not the time for hesitation! And it is too late now to turn back!
Inuyasha (thinking) Restoring the Sacred Jewel would mean taking Kohaku's shard... and to do that, you'd have to take his life.. Kikyo, you're not the kind of person who's capable of that...are you?
I understand, now; I know what I have to do. So, I'm going.
(thinking) I don't get it- why didn't I notice Kohaku's scent when he was so close?
Please explain to the others!
(turns and smiles) I'm not going there to die. I'm going there to defeat Naraku! Please, take care of my sister.
Forgive me. I mustn't be very good company.
(glances at her) Sango...
You don't have to stay with me, go have fun. Just- as long as it's not with another woman.
Listen, we'll get through this together. I'm staying here with you- I can't even fathom leaving you alone to go indulge myself.
(smiles) You're so kind- my good monk.
Oh, I thought maybe you were Shippo in disguise, but- it's really you. (smiles and leans against his shoulder) I'm glad.
(walking up behind them with Kaede, outraged) I don't believe it- she doesn't trust me?!
No, no, 'tis the monk she does not trust, Shippo.
Perhaps, but that's not what's troubling Sango. While their objectives may differ, we know that both Naraku and Midoriko are attempting to complete the Shikon Jewel. According to Inuyasha:
Kikyo
(flashback) When Naraku obtains the completed Shikon Jewel, it will instantly be defiled by his touch. In that instant, we must purify Naraku- along with the Jewel. He cannot be defeated with a sword.
That is what Kikyo said to Inuyasha.
I see. But, of course, in order to complete the Shikon Jewel, Kohaku's life would have to be sacrificed.
(looks away, sadly) And that's also what Kohaku wants.
And... what of you, Sango? Is it also your wish that Kohaku be sacrificed?
(shakes her head) I don't know.
Ye do not wish him dead- 'tis written all over your face, my child.
It may be a little early, yet, to give up on your brother.
Indeed, it is. If Naraku seeks to complete the Shikon Jewel, then we must simply find a way to defeat him before that happens. Am I right?
Sango, regardless of what we decide to do, we must remain united. If you want him to live, say so.
Kikyo
I know why you've come.
(kneels before her) I'm here because I want you to use my shard.
Kikyo
Is that so? I'm aware that you've been following me for quite some time. Do you understand what it will mean if I use your shard? Do you realize what will happen to you?
I understand. I'm willing to sacrifice my life.
Kikyo
Am I to believe, then, that you do not fear death?
Kikyo (thinking): His eyes show no fear. Not even the slightest hesitation.
Kikyo
(thinking) Is life so painful for you that you welcome death? It saddens me greatly to think that if we had met under different circumstances, my only instinct would have been to heal this child's broken soul and encourage him to live his life. But my duty now forbids me from doing that for him. Forgive me, Kohaku.
Kikyo
Your name is Koga, is it not? Have you also come here in pursuit of Moryomaru?
Yeah, I have. You, too, right?
Kikyo
Listen to me: Cease your pursuit of Moryomaru. (she notches an arrow in her bow and aims it at Koga)
Lady, I heard you were reckless, not stupid.
Kikyo
I have no intention of taking your life. I need only for you to give me the Sacred Jewel fragments in your legs.
(scoffs) All right! Now I'm sure you're insane.
Kikyo
You must have noticed by now. Those shards in your legs are being controlled by the will of another. I'm sure you experienced the sensation many times now, where your legs stopped moving in the face of an enemy.
Kagome told me about it. She said it's happening because of an ancient priestess named Midoriko.
Kikyo
And now I have joined her spirit with mine for the sake of defeating Naraku. In order to destroy him, the Shikon Jewel must be completed and purified as a whole. Every time your legs stop moving, it is because Midoriko is trying to give Naraku your shards. However, if you lose your shards in the midst of battle, you may very well lose your life as well.
Oh, I see! So you were just hoping I'd hand over my shards and run away, right?
Kikyo
I made a vow to bury Naraku. You have my word.
Don't give me that!! You listen to me!! You're not the only who's got a score to settle with Naraku!! He murdered dozens- no hundreds- of my fellow wolf-demon tribe members!! And still you expect me to run away just to save myself!!?
(Kikyo fires her sacred arrow, but Koga successfully jumps out of the way)
Guess you were aiming for my legs! Big mistake. Well, it's been interesting. But if I waste anytime here, I'll never catch up with Moryomaru. See ya, Kikyo! (runs off)
Kikyo
I tried to prevent an unnecessary sacrifice... but I failed.
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!
(enraged) Curse you, Monk! You won't have my heart!
Let go! You've already lost!
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...
(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.
Kikyo
(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.
Kikyo
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.
[As Kikyo is healing Miroku, the miasma begins to damage her hands]
Kikyo
If I can transfer the miasma that's in him to me, then I can use my body to cleanse it.
(thinking) Yes. Her body is already being consumed by Naraku's miasma... but she'll remain silent.
It's strange, that on the one hand, you'd risk your life to save him, and yet-
Kikyo
And yet, I'd lead your brother Kohaku to his death. Is that what you wanted to say? (Sango looks startled) If someone can be saved, I'll try to save them. That is all I can do.
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