Hello Loves, I'm Lady West. Pleasure to meet you. I'd like to thank you for checking out this story. If you like, review, and I'll speed up my updates. Sound good? Great. Now that that's out of the way...

I don't have Microsoft Office so forgive any spelling errors you may find. I do my best to track them down before publishing, but I'm merely human and cannot write perfectly. With that being said, please enjoy the story.

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters from the anime "INUYASHA" but Rumiko does3

Chapter One: Breaking Point, Naraku's defeat.

The group had been traveling for quite some time now. In fact, it had been two years since Kagome had fallen down the well into the fuedal Japan, and two years since she had originally fallen in love with the hanyou; Inuyasha. Kagome had changed over the time she had spent traveling with her friends, as have they. Everyone looked virtually the same physically, save for Kagome who hasgrown significantly, but everyone has matured mentally in some way. Kagome's physique had filled out to adopt more womanly curves and she allowed her hair to grow as well, it reached her butt. A few months ago, when it seemed as if the final battle had begun to draw near, she stopped wearing her school uniform and adopted a spandex attire that resembled Sangos. On her hips rested two daggers, and her arrows and bow rested neatly on her back. Her boots came to her knees and her long hair was tied back into a ponytail. She had definitely grown.

Inuyasha was caught glancing over at Kagome every now and then, as if he couldn't believe how the little girl version of Kikyou had grown up so quickly. He found himself taking in her full appearance. The way her breasts moved up and down with her breathing, ther sway of her back as she walked, the roundness of her bottom straining against the spandex at her every move. To say he didn't feel lust would be untruthful, but he had already promised himself to Kikyou. Once the jewel was complete, he told her he'd wish that they were both living humans, but that was also a lie. Once he got the jewel, he'd wish they were both demons. Then, she'd be mad at him for compromising her purity, but they could be together forever. Sighing, he looked over to Kagome. He wanted her too and apart of him even considered keeping them both. Kagome had passion, but Kikyou held promises of the past over his head. It was all so confusing and despite his selfishness, he couldn't help the guilt that washed through him.

Kagome glanced back at Inuyasha. She knew he had been watching her and she wanted to smile, but the look on his face kept her from doing so. His silence had suggested he was in thought, but the look in his eyes and the downcast ears atop his head let her know exactly what he was thinking about. The prospect of fighting Naraku did not scare him, but angered him. He could only be thinking of Kikyou, her previous self. Kagome turned her head back around and focused on where she was going. She tried to distract herself from the pain that irrationally burned at her chest and eyes. True, he did have Kikyou before she even met him, but did that mean he couldn't move on? What did Kikyou have that she didn't? She mused over this silently, considering all their differences. Kikyou was more skilled than her at bows, but she had been training for quite some time and she was now second only to her. Kikyou couldn't touch her skill at duel wielding daggers, but was that something a priestess normally did? She sighed again, loosing herself even deeper into her own thoughts.

Sango and Miroku had been chatting amiably until they both noticed the tension between their two comrades. Shippo had been sleeping, so he was unaware of the thick atmosphere surrounding the group. Miroku was just about to reach for Sango's rear when a devastating presence surrounded them. Dark and foreboding, it could only mean one thing. The battle was closer than anyone had perceived. Looking up, Sango saw Kagome was staring into the north, as if she saw something.

"Naraku is here! He has the shards...I think this is it!" she screamed, breaking Inuyasha out of his trance as he drew Tetsusaiga, "Bring it bitch!" he growled, taking a battle stance. Inuyasha had also gotten better at handling his sword, not as well as Sesshomaru, but passably superior to the norm.

Speaking of the Devil, Sesshomaru emerged from the forest of the west, Tokijin drawn and Rin and Jaken were nowhere in sight. Kagome smiled. There was always something about the Taiyoukai's regalty that made her smile. She turned towards the back of the group when she felt the rapid wind approach, Kouga, Hakkaku, and Ginta appearing, ready to fight. "I'll protect you Kagome!" Kouga called, winking, while Inuyasha merely growled, "Shut up you flea ridden mongrel!"

"Whatever Mutt," Kouga snarled half heartedly, he knew as well as Inuyasha that their fight was with the purplish being floating towards them on a cloud of miasma, a dark aura surrounding him.

"Kukukuku well what do we have here?" Naraku drawled, lowering himself to the ground, "A group of angry demons and humans alike, oh, and don't forget the halfbreed!" He chuckled, sending out his poison to begin combat. No one saw Kikyou emerge from the forest, bow in hand. She nodded at Kagome, a silent truce being made between the two of them before they both aimed and began shooting purification arrows at the enemy.

Naraku's incarnations did show up, but they were fighting against their creator. Even Kagura, knowing he had her heart, fought against him, her lust for freedom motivating her mounting attacks on her father. Suprisingly, Kanna was by her sister's side fighting. Kagome was pleasantly suprised, but not foolish enough to be distracted. When a tentacle sprung towards her, she skillfully lept back as Sesshomaru's blade fell swiftly on the appendage, breaking it off. Kagome made to thank him, but he had already lept back into combat. He obviously knew the fate of everyone if Naraku managed to get his hands on the other half of the jewel.

Aiming carefully, Kagome drew an arrow back and focused hard, pushing a stream of powerful spiritual energy into the tip before releasing it, the target, The bastards heart. Naraku glared over at her, smirking as he watched the arrow come closer. He moved out of the way, but just as he dodged the arrow, another hit him in the back. Shocked, he turned his gaze towards Kikyou and in a rage, he viciously struck out against her, ramming a tentacle through her chest, "DIE!" he screamed, rage overcoming his love for the dead miko.

Unbeknown to him, Kikyou had planned for him to do this because now Naraku had focused on Everyone in front of him, but the recent killing of the priestess made him momentarily forget the one aiming a true purification arrow at him. When he realized his deadly error, the purifity of the arrow was sinking into his body, consuming him. In a scream of agony, Naraku was dead. With a sharp glance around the battlefield, Kagome registered mentally who needed help first. Sesshomaru was standing off to the side, a smoking Tokijin in his hand.

Upon seeing Naraku finished, Inuyasha turned to happily embrace Kikyou, much to Kagome's dismay, only to find her ashen remains on the ground. Blinking, he seemed dumbstruck by the loss of the one he loved. Looking up, he saw Kagome pick up the remaining jewel shard, purifying it at last and rejoining the two separated pieces. A bright light enveloped their surroundings and Inuyasha knew this was his chance. Grabbing Kikyou's body, he ran forward, snatching at the jewel in Kagome's hand in desperation, yelling, "I wish on the shard to turn myself and the one I love into full blooded Inu Demons!"

Kagome didn't have time to react as the bright light engulfed them once more. Nor did she have time to prepare for the immense pain coursing through her being. She hissed, sensing her holy energy clashing with a foreign invader. Inuyasha's words hadn't even processed in her mind until she hit the ground softly, clutching herself. She could feel physical changes before she could actually see them. Her breasts were fuller, she felt taller, her bottom was rounder, more filled out, and her hair had to at least reach her knees now. All the scents and sounds were overwhelming. They couldn't have been this amplified before? She reached a hand up, stroking her hair behind her ear only to discover the new pointed tips. That's when realization sunk in. What had he done. Before anyone could react, she lept up and whirled around, looking at him accusingly. Once she saw his expression, her mood instantly changed.

Inuyasha stood there in a glory he had never known, his hair longer, straighter, his features less wild. His face was marked almost like Sesshomaru's, except he only had one stripe upon each cheek, signifying his birth as second. His moon was there, as well as his elven ears, gone were the cute puppy ones. Other than that, he still looked like Inuyasha. The problem was, the look in his eyes. The look was so lost..so sad..so...dead. He held Kikyou, unchanged, in his arms. Silent tears fell down his tears as he felt the full force of how his last attempt to save her failed. Without a word to anyone, he lept into a tree, then lept out of sight.

Kagome felt like going after him, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. He had chosen Kikyou, now he had to have time to mourn his loss. She sniffed the air, all the new senses giving her a headache. Crouching down, she stayed still. Soon, all her friends were around her, congratulating her on her defeat of Naraku somberly, understanding how severe the events that followed the fight were.

Kagome looked past her friends, to those who helped in the battle. Kagura looked as if she couldn't believe what happened and Kanna looked as impassive as always. Kouga was helping an injured Ginta while Hakkaku was lying on the ground. The look on Kouga's face suggested he had suffered a loss too and looking down at Hakkaku, she understood fully why. Breaking out of her group, she ran over to Sesshomaru who had begun walking away. "Wait!" she called after him desperately.

Sesshomaru paused, cocking his head without fully turning around. It was the least he could do for the miko. After all, she did defeat the power crazed half breed. However, the miko's voice and presence didn't match up. Turning, he spared a glance over his shoulder and paused. Standing behind him was the most beautiful demoness he had ever seen since the death of his mother. She had long silky raven hair, shined naturally and amber eyes, the color of Autumn. Her body was to his liking as well. Where did she come from he wondered, realizing that she was waiting for a response. He scoffed, against the idea of asking her to repeat herself so he mentally analyzed the situation. Realizing what was reqeusted of him, he replied with a stiff, "Hn" before strolling over to the dead wolf and unsheathing Tensaiga. With a mere swipe, life returned to his body and Sesshomaru sheathed his blade and began walking away, stopping only at the Demoness.

"This Sesshomaru gives you his thanks, Miko," he said before disappearing into the forest.

Kagome smiled, her heart jumping when she saw Kouga shed a tear at the sight of Hakkaku climbing off the ground sheepishly, looking around. "BRO YOU'RE ALIVE!" he screamed happily, embracing them.

Then, everyone seemed to realize the extent of what was accomplished. Cheers broke out amongst them and soon a celebration was being planned, all parties invited. Kagome smiled, thinking about the Taiyoukai and his contributions to the group's happiness. She would be sure to send him a special invitation. She was once again, lost in thoughts as she was enveloped by happy friends and allies who spoke of good fortune. Even with the great atmosphere she was in, she couldn't help thinking about the male who had her heart for two years leaving the scene in anguish, gripping his dearly departed beloved. Only time would tell what would become of him. Only time would tell.

Alright! That ends my first chapter, hope you like! ^^ The nest chapter will be about lust and jealousy so hope you guys stick around til then. Cya til next time! :D