Final Decisions

Disclaimer- I so own Inuyasha.(blink) Yep. Totally and wholly.(blink) That's right. (blinks some more) FINE! So I don't own Inuyasha! I BET YOU DON'T EITHER!sniff blink

Suzu (same person from above) –Sorry. I (sniff) am just I little unnerved right now. (Goes and changes into a hoari) Yep. Don't worry, I'll be alright. (Meditates for a while) YUP! Now, where were we? That's right! Welcome to my first fan fiction! I hope you'll like it. The general story line is probably a little unoriginal, but I will work hard to make it good…

Inuyasha –It better be good. I really don't have time for this nonsense.

Kagome –Inuyasha! Be nice!

Inuyasha –Feh! Why should I?

Kagome –(Snap) Sit!

Suzu –Thanks a lot, Kagome! (smiles pleasantly at the hole shaped like Inuyasha)

Kagome –(smiles back) Anytime.

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Chapter 1:

The wind played with Kagome's hair, whipping it around as she rode on a certain hanyou's back and sped toward the village and Kaede's hut. The sun that shone brightly overhead indicated that it was midday. White puffy clouds lazed across the blue calm sky. It's been two weeks since the Shikon No Tama was completed and Naraku was defeated, dragging Kikyo down to hell with him.

"Inuyasha, can we please go and visit Sango and Miroku before we go to Kaede's hut?" Kagome looked down at the woodlands beneath them and searched for the cottage Sango and Miroku had built and moved into just recently. She was glad her friends had finally settled down together.

Inuyasha looked down to spot a tint of brown near the edge of the woods at the beginnings of the village. "Feh," he muttered as he descended from the treetops. Secretly, he'd wanted to visit Sango and that lecher as well.

Miroku's hellhole had vanished when Naraku had been banished from the living. Kagome and Kikyo, together, had been able to destroy the last traces of Naraku. Sesshomaru also came, of course, and played his part in destroying the filthy demon as well. Inuyasha grimaced inside as he thought back to the final battle.

Flashback

Inuyasha and the others stood outside around the ruins of Naraku's castle. Inuyasha stood poised, ready to attack with Tetsusaiga again. Sango leaned over her brother, Kohaku, who was dead. Shippo and Miroku stood over at one side with Kagome right in front of them with her bow and arrows. Kouga stood to the right of Kagome. Kagura, Kanna, Hakudaishi, and all of Naraku's other offspring were already gone, either from fighting each other or Naraku.

"Kukuku" Naraku laughed as he clutched the complete Shikon No Tama in his remaining hand. "You annoying pests can't kill me, now that I hold the completed jewel in my hand." Just then, a streak of light sliced through him. "Wha-!" he choked out.

"You can't hide behind your little illusions and tricks anymore, you lowlife halfbreed," a passive and emotionless voice spoke up behind him. Sesshomaru stood four feet away, holding Tokjin with his left arm.

"What are you damn doing here, Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha growled out. Sesshomaru barely glanced his way. "Why little brother, surely you wouldn't have thought you were the only one who could get a whack at that dirtbag." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes into a cold death glare. "He must pay for trying to outsmart I, Sesshomaru."

The two halves of what was left of Naraku laughed. Suddenly, a long arm shot out from one of the halves and grabbed Kagome by the waist. "Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out in alarm. "Don't you dare harm Kagome," growled Kouga.

"Kukuku. If you make one move, Inuyasha, Kagome is gone. As for you, wolf—I don't have to worry about you," Naraku laughed. You could see the glint of fear mixed with malice in his eyes now. One half turned to face Sesshomaru. "As for you, don't even try to attack. I know where your precious Rin is hiding."

"You can't do anything with her now," Sesshomaru replied calmly enough. Still, he didn't take a step forward.

Just then, an arrow whizzed by Sesshomaru and, with a loud explosion, pulverized the half of Naraku that held Kagome hostage. Kagome landed on solid ground with a thud. They all looked over to find Kikyo standing behind and a little to the left of Sesshomaru next to a pile of rubble from the castle. The miko glared at Naraku with pure hatred.

"Today is the day when you die, Onigumo. You by rights shouldn't be among the living. I have come to destroy you personally." Kikyo drew back her bowstring and prepared to shoot another mystic arrow at the remaining half of Naraku. Kagome, taking the chance, also drew an arrow and aimed it at Naraku. Both mikos let their strings go with a 'twang' as two arrows shot towards the demon that had caused everyone so much sadness.

The arrows hit their mark with a loud explosion. Wind blasted out in all directions and the earth beneath Naraku opened up to take him. "Nooooo!" The half of Naraku's face was contorted with rage and terror as he slowly sank down, out of existence.

Suddenly, the remainder of Naraku's lips twisted into a demented smile. "You're coming with me," he yelled frantically as an arm shot out of raw, decaying, flesh and grabbed Kikyo and pulled her down with him. The miko tried to fight free of the gruesome arm like structure that had wound around her, but to no avail.

"No! Not yet!" screeched Kikyo, her eyes full of grief and past haunts that had not been corrected yet. Her eyes met Inuyasha's and the soon to be gone miko whispered during her last moments in the world of the living, "Maybe we weren't meant to be. I'm sorry, Inuyasha…" With a final blast, the wind took Naraku and Kikyo down to hell. The earth closed up when they had gone, satisfied that it had finally taken what it rightfully should have.

End of Flashback

"Inuyasha! Are you okay?" A pair of chocolate brown eyes peeked at the hanyou from on his back. Inuyasha dismissed the thoughts he'd been having. They were now only the past that should be forgotten.

"Feh, what is it already?" Inuyasha snorted as he put up a fake glare at an eager Kagome who was waiting for him to start walking. Though he'd never admit it, deep inside he was secretly aching that Kagome would probably be leaving him soon. Sango and Miroku would probably start minding their own business, like all married folk tend to do, and Shippo, without Kagome, would probably live with Kaede or Sango and Miroku. He would once again be all alone.

"C'mon, Inuyasha. I'm sure Sango and Miroku will be glad to see us. They always are. I can't believe that Sango is pregnant already, though, even though she married the world's biggest pervert," Kagome cheerily ranted on. Inuyasha rolled his eyes as he walked up next to Kagome. Another little lecher in the family, huh. It amazed him that Miroku's family of perverts could even find women to bear their children at all.

Kagome smiled as she saw her friends waving from their hut at the edge of the village. Sango was waving happily while Miroku sported a red handprint on his face. Shippo was with them too.

Kagome sighed. She loved the Sengoku Jidai. It was like a second home to her. Being with Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and even Myoga was always so comforting. She especially liked spending time with Inuyasha, who would always protect her. Beneath his grumpy exterior, she knew that he had a kind heart.

Inuyasha turned around to catch Kagome smiling happily at him. He quickly turned away to hide a faint blush that colored his face. Why did she have to stare like that? It was so darn annoying and embarrassing. He quickly raced up the road to where his companions were waiting for him.

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Suzu –There! That wasn't so bad, was it? I feel a little sorry for Kikyo. I don't like her, but I respect her in her own way. She's had a sad life, and she was a good person. Anyway, please review! I'd really appreciate some motivation and support. I wonder if Inuyasha should have a really foul mouth in this fic.

Inuyasha –I sure darn should, wench!

Suzu –(shakes her head sadly) Anyway, I think this a good length for a chapter.

Inuyasha –You think? There wasn't a single kick or punch in it! It sucks!

Suzu –I was talking about the length. (Gives one of her rare glares) Bad Inuyasha! Bad, bad Inuyasha!

Inuyasha –(a little confused, surprised, and angry) Wha-?

Kagome –Inuyasha! Be nice or I'm going to sit you!

Inuyasha –(turns his head) Like I care!

Kagome –(grrr… shoots an arrow at him)

Suzu –(watches with interest for awhile, and then turns to the readers) Oh well, see you in the next chappie guys! (smiles and waves)