KikyoThe three of us are gathered here; the webs must no longer be needed. (pause) You saw. (Kagome looks startled) I know what he wants.
Your neck! What happened?
Kikyo
The moment I touched his spiderwebs, the miasma began to spread.
That's ok- I can heal that wound, right? I did it once before...
Kikyo
(holds up her longbow) There is only one way: you must shoot my wound using this bow. Only that can purify Naraku's contamination.
Kikyo
The bowstring. You, too, have been contaminated by Naraku's spiderwebs.
Kikyo
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.
But why would he want to do that to me?
Kikyo
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.
Don't just give up, Kikyo!! I can still save you- there must be a way!
Kikyo
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!
Kikyo
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.
Huh?! What are you talking about?!
Kikyo
Did you think I wouldn't notice?! That I'd blindly cling to your false kindness?!
(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?!
Kikyo
... Scared of you?
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!
(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.
What is it, Kikyo? Why aren't you saying anything?
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.
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)
Kikyo! (thinking) I only have one arrow- I can't afford to miss!
Kikyo
(flashback) There is only one way: you must shoot my wound using this bow. Only that can purify Naraku's contamination.
(thinking) It's OK- I'll show them! I'll hit it!
Kikyo
(silently) Wait.
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]
Thank you, Soul Collectors!
Damn you! (he lunges his tendrils towards Kikyo)
(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!
Kikyo
(thinking) Go!
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?!
Kikyo's spiritual energy is fighting it out with Naraku's demonic energy! Can you see it, Kikyo? Naraku's in pain right now!
Kikyo
Kagome... the rest is up to you.
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)
Kikyo
Kagome... protect the last shard. Protect...Kohaku's light. This is something only you can do, now.
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.
Kikyo
(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.
Kikyo
(as she is dying in Inuyasha's arms) It's been so long... do you remember those days, Inuyasha? When we were happy... long before Naraku tore us apart?
Kikyo
Inuyasha, would you be willing to use the Shikon Jewel to become a human?
Well, if I were to become a human, what would you do, Kikyo?
Kikyo
I am the guardian of the Shikon Jewel- but, if it did not exist, I'd be an ordinary woman.
How could I forget? Back then, I wanted to become human... so we could spend our lives together.
Kikyo
(smiles, closes her eyes)... At last, I have become an ordinary woman.
... Kikyo, you were the first woman that I ever loved. The first person that I ever cared for. But, I... I still couldn't save you.
Kikyo
... You've never done that. Inuyasha, I think that's the first time I've ever seen you cry.
(voice shaking, tearfully) Kikyo, I'm sorry. You needed me, and I couldn't save you!
Kikyo
It doesn't matter. You came for me. That was enough. (smiles)
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