Back when I first got into InuYasha, I had always one question on my mind. What would have happened if the roles of Kagome and Kikyo had been swapped.

What if Kikyo had been the reincarnation and Kagome had been the scorned priestess whom protected the jewel? How would their fates have changed?

What new enemies would the other face and how would their relationships with InuYasha have changed from a different perspective?

So I decided to write a fanfiction about it

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Inuyasha leapt through the village, speeding through the arrays of traps and weapons the villagers through at him. Did they really think their pitiful traps and arrows could really stop him? Surely they had faced a demon before, so how was it they were incapable of taking him down or even leaving a scratch on him. How weak they were, what a joke.

But then they did rely on their precious priestess for everything, turning tale and running to her when everything went badly. Because they went to her for help, they never knew how to fight and protect themselves. What weak cowards, how dare they even attempt to fight him when they were no match for him. Hell, they weren't even worthy of fighting him.

A wicked grin caressed his face, his amber eyes gleaming with mischief and amusement. Now he could finally complete the goal he had longed for when he first showed up at this damn village. Nobody could distract him, nobody could lie to him or get in his way. He would no longer be led to believe he could trust them. Humans and demons were truly different.

He should have just followed his demon blood and gotten things done, his brother had been right about him being weak. He had allowed his human side to cloud his judgement and open his heart. His weakness had allowed him to be betrayed and ultimately caused his humiliation. But never again, he would not fall for it a second time around.

The Shikon jewel he had sought so many times was now his, he could finally become an all-powerful demon. No longer would he have to suffer because of his weak blood, no longer would he be tormented. No longer would he be bullied or forced to lose his power once a month. No hiding and no having to worry about danger. Instead he would be the one whom was feared.

He soared over signs, porches and beams like the devil was on his feet. Laughing in mockery as the villagers attempted to catch him with their ropes and hooks. Dodging every attack with ease. With one fell swoop, he leapt off the final perch and bombed into the temple roof. Smashing through the tiles, dust and dirt flying into the air as he left it to rubble. Finally, at the hiding place of the prize he sought for most.

Dust surrounded him, the light from outside beaming on him from above. The strong scent of incense smoke filling the room, overpowering his senses with a rich musk. A familiar scent that Kagome always carried on her. How she could stand such things he had no idea, maybe using it to mask the scent of blood she carried on her. So she didn't let her emotions eat away at her.

He laughed to himself, how easy this had been. If he had known that taking such a prized object would have been this easy, he would have done so sooner. None of these villagers stood a chance against him. He covered his nose as the bright glow of the shikon jewel came into his gaze. How beautiful it was, radiating pink with its energy. Alluring him, this small crystal would help grant his deepest desires.

Though he had been skeptical of it at first, having never heard of it before now. Now he could truly understand why so many demons sought it. He could feel its strong pulsing aura from here. If it was this powerful from a far, he wondered what kind of abilities he would be bestowed with once he managed to absorb its power for his own.

He ripped the jewel from the stand, wasting no time in waiting about. He had become bored with playing with the villagers. They were only slowing him down and now becoming an eyesore. The temple doors slammed open, more villagers standing with spiked spears. Seems he had spoken too soon; these damn humans were certainly stubborn. They put up a good fight, but they were no match for him.

They flung their spears at him, just barely missing his face. But he dodged them easily as they knocked over every incense burner. Seems that in their intent to capture him, they were clueless to their own safety. He soared through the roof once more, leaving another hole in his escape. Leaving the foolish villagers to their own fate. He gazed down below him in glee, watching the temple explode from his sanctuary in the air.

Though the incense had seemingly been their way to respect the temple, seems it had also been the death of them. Leaving such a flammable substance in a place that was supposed to protect them. He gazed at the glowing jewel in his hands, such a joy and excitement swelling in his heart. His prayers had finally been answered, no more would he be ostracized for the blood that he carried in his veins.

His dream of being accepted, of becoming strong. They would finally come true, now nothing would hold him back on becoming an all-powerful demon. He wondered what Sesshoumaru would think of these turns of events. No longer would be be able to mock him for being a disgrace to the family, for he would be a powerful Inu-Daiyokai like him.

"Finally, a way for me to become all demon at last" he chuckled. Since he was a child he had hoped to be accepted, yet had been met with coldness and hatred by others. Now he could get rid of that, he could finally find his place in the world. He leapt over the final temple hurdle, that stood outside the village. Now he could escape into the woods and finally be free of these pesky humans. He could be free and become what he had always wanted.

However, as he made the last bound out of the village. He had failed to notice the fierce glare of his once beloved staring him down. Their rage and bitterness like a fire in their eyes. "INUYASHA!" a female voice screamed in anger. How could he do this? How could he have hurt her like this? Everything they had together, everything he had said. All of it had been lies she had eaten up.

Despite the ache in her shoulder, despite the pain that was shooting through her body like a hot knife. The dizziness of the blood loss and the pain that filled her. She would put an end to this. She would not let him get away with what he had done. She would not let him go unpunished for the pain he had caused her. She would get revenge for her fallen loved ones and the people who had tried to protect the village.

She would not allow this bloodshed to continue, she would not allow anyone else to suffer. These people relied on her and she had failed them by allowing her judgement to be clouded. How she could have been so stupid she had no idea, she let him in and now she was paying the price. She could not undo what had been done, but she could fix it.

All this chaos, all this pain and this death, he had been the cause of it all. She had been a fool to let him in. A fool to think he was different, that he was anything more than a bloodthirsty demon. She and her family had given him the benefit of the doubt and accepted him into their lives, hoping that he may change and be the good person she had seen in him.

Kagome raised her bow, her arrow aimed to kill. She would not hold back anymore, for the sake of her family. For the sake of those still alive. She would bring peace back to the village with her last breath. She aimed her arrow, thinking of her brother, mother and grandpa. She had failed them, but now she would make up for that. She would respect their last wishes and not let their deaths be in vain.

If she had only followed her duties and dealt with him from the start. Reminding herself that he was a demon. That they were incapable of kindness, of good. They were nothing but evil tricksters. Taking advantage of the weak for their own gain, not for power or for reason. Simply for their own pleasure and amusement, the thrill of it all.

InuYasha screamed and groaned in pain as the arrow pierced his chest like a knife. Pinning him to the sacred tree, binding him unable to move. Trapped here, unable to break free like he wished. His body trapped to the sacred tree, all of his hopes and dreams shattered in an instant. Watching helplessly as the jewel he had sought was now once more out of his grasp. So close and yet so far.

He watched in horror as it flew into the air, out of his tightly grasped hands. Bouncing on the ground before him briefly, before resting on the dirt. Gleaming brightly in the light, mocking him at his loss.

Kagome stood firm by the temple stairs, overlooking where InuYasha was pinned to the tree. Her brown eyes filled with a hurt glare, tears spilling down her cheeks. No more would he torment this village with his presence. Her black waves flowing down her back, her eyes as cold as her pale skin. The wind gently blowing her hair. Her body heavy but she stood firm, she could not give up now. She would not allow him to see her weak, not again.

A heavy silence filled the air, the tension as strong as the smoke that now lingered in the air. Only the sound of the wind echoing in the background could be heard, the gentle rustle of the trees. The ending of their trust, their bond. Having believed that the other cared for them. Having realized how wrong they had been to trust one another.

"K… Kagome. How could… I thought?" he muttered hoarsely his eyes filled with pain. He had opened his heart to her, let her in. But all she had done was use it against him, just like everyone else. He closed his eyes as he felt her spell kick in, at least now he could be at peace. But yet his heart still ached. So confused and angry as to why this was happening, why she would do this. Why?

Kagome staggered forward, groaning in pain as blood trickled from her shoulder onto the ground. Falling to her knees as her strength began to fail her, having pushed herself too hard. Staring at the jewel on the floor before her. The very thing she had been asked to protect had become her downfall. Though she knew protecting it would be hard, she had never thought it would end this way.

Her mother had died saving her life, her brother had been killed because he was innocent and naïve. Both of them had been murdered so they could not prevent InuYasha from obtaining the jewel. So they would not get in his way. Betrayed by someone they thought was like their family. Having given him everything and ended up being killed for it.

She had nothing left, she had nobody left. Her family was dead, her home was destroyed, and the village was a mess. All because she had opened her heart to a cunning half breed who sought to kill her. She truly as immature, still very much a child. She had let her fantasies of being able to change InuYasha blind her better judgement.

"Lady Kagome!" a few villagers cried out as they hurried to her side. She was wounded badly and needed medicine, the angry wound on her shoulder seeping blood that was spilling onto the ground. Had that treacherous half breed done that to her? Where were her family? Were they ok? They would be worried about her.

"Gomen'nasai. I was so blind, I allowed myself to. And now everything is…" she trailed off. She had allowed herself to feel, allowed herself to love such a man. And it had cost her the lives of villagers, her family and now her own life. She reached out and grabbed the jewel in her hands, glaring at it hatefully. She had truly misunderstood its power and value. Not fully taking into consideration of the dangers she would face.

"All for this, the sacred jewel…ungghh" she trailed off. Her shoulder throbbing painfully the more she talked, reminding her of the depth of the wound. Everything hurt, every little movement caused her unbearable pain. But she didn't know what hurt more, the physical pain or the growing storm in her heart. The feeling of of her first heartbreak and loss.

A villager approached her quickly, she needed medical care immediately. She would need a long time to rest, but they would be able to handle some time without her. Right now, her recovery was most important. "Lady Kagome, don't talk. You've been badly wounded by this demon" he replied in a gentle tone. She had pushed herself enough getting into battle despite her wounds. She needed to rest, everything was ok now.

Kagome sighed sadly, they were all so kind to her. But she knew her time was short, she was currently on borrowed time. She could feel herself growing weaker and weaker, everything was becoming fuzzy and black. "I won't be in pain much longer. Please, destroy this jewel. The shikon jewel, please burn it with my body. It must not fall into the wrong hands again" she begged. She would not allow people to suffer as she had because of its power.

She then stiffened, wincing in pain. Her body growing cold and a sharp pain in her chest, falling towards the ground slowly. The blood no longer spilling, collapsing onto the ground with a heavy thud. Her eyes growing empty and dark, sound and sight fading away. The noise of crying villagers in the background now distant. Knowing her time was up, she only prayed they followed through with her last wishes.

The villagers watched the funeral pyre with great sadness in their hearts. But at least their lady Kagome was at peace. She had protected them well and now they had to stand on their own. Her mother and brother would be cremated too and buried nearby. She would have wanted to see them again in another life. Finally, able to live as a family like they once had before she met that damned half breed.

She had always been a kind and loving soul, always seeing the best in people. But it seemed her kindness had blinded her from the truth. Leading to her being slain by the very demon she had fallen in love with. But they would repay her by protecting her grave and leaving a shrine to remember her. Never forgetting the brave woman whom had protected their village.

"I shall take it with me. To the other realm, so peace can be restored" Kagome thought to herself. The jewels power would no longer influence the wicked or the misled. Things would be balanced again. Her sacrifice would not be in vain, she had saved the world from a great evil that could have caused the word to suffer.