The day was young and he was already depressed. He ran through yesterday's events again and again, but always came up the same.

-Flashback-

"Kagome!" Inuyasha called. Sesshomaru, Kouga, the rest of his clan, Miroku, Sango, and Jinenji (the big hanyou who was always nice and had an old mom) watched as Kagome faced Naraku and notched an arrow.

"When I say, everyone use their energy and throw it at Naraku."

Miroku straitened and used his hands to create the symbol for purity. He concentrated hard and a small purple orb began to form in front of him. Sango copied and a pink orb formed.

Sesshomaru took a step so he had a clear shot. "Do as she says, Little Brother."

"Kouga."

"What, Dog Breath?"

"Have your clan back down, this isn't their fight."

"What? Not their fight?"

"Kouga!" He snapped. "This is our fight. When I say our I mean you too."

Kouga smirked. "You heard him. Go back to the cave."

"But sir..."

"Listen, if I don't come back in a week, you're in charge."

"...Sir...yes sir! Let's move out!"

Kouga took his position and a yellow orb formed. At last Inuyasha took his place. A red orb came into existence.

Kagome smiled. All the power of her friends was amazing. It was stronger than she thought. "This is the end Naraku."

"My dear Kagome. You can't defeat me. Your arrows are far too slow."

"We'll see about that. Now, Guys!" With that she let her arrow fly. She had poured the last of her energy into that arrow. All of their energy infused with the arrow. It shone a bright white. Naraku was powerless against. His shield was ripped through like tissue paper. His face was splashed in pure horror as the arrow pierced his heart.

Funny. He thought. It doesn't hurt. His form slowly disintegrated until nothing was left as Kagome fell unconscious.

"Ugh."

"Lie still child."

"Kaede?"

"Yes. Inuyasha and everyone are outside. Whom do you want to see?"

Kagome thought a moment. "Sesshomaru."

"Aye. Go, Myoga."

Sesshomaru didn't need the messenger. His keen ears had picked up that the miko wanted him. Kouga tried to follow but Miroku put a hand on his shoulder.

"How did you know I was still out there?" Sesshomaru asked as he sat down next to her.

"Call it intuition."

"For all you knew I could've still hated you."

"You don't."

Sesshomaru couldn't argue with that. She may have been a pest at first but he had grown to call her friend. "Are you sure?"

"Would you be here if you did?"

"Point taken. I'm guessing you'd like to see the monk and exterminator."

"You can call them by their names." The towering taiyoukai was quickly replaced.

"Oh, Kagome." Sango crushed her friend in his embrace.

"Air!"

"Sorry."

"It's okay."

"Are you all right Lady Kagome?" Miroku asked.

"I won't be out of bed for awhile, but I'm okay."

"That's nice to know."

"I'll stay. After all Naraku killed my village."

"Speaking of which. Come on in!"

"Kohaku!" She whispered.

He kneeled in front of her. "Sango, I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"I tried to kill you and your friends."

Sango took him into her embrace. "You are my brother and Naraku was controlling you. It wasn't your fault."

"Sango."

"Yes, Kagome."

"Check his back."

"The shard is gone."

"So is the Shikon no tama. I wished for everyone that was innocent that was killed by Naraku to live. Don't tell Kouga. I want to."

Sango nodded. Miroku loved this. His Sango was happy and so was his soon to be brother-in-law.

Kouga replaced her friends and instantly had her in his arms.

"Kouga."

"Yes."

"I brought your clan back."

"Great! They'll be so happy when you return with me."

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier."

"Didn't tell me what?" Kagome pulled away from his embrace.

"I love you and all just not like you think. I love you like a brother. I've really fallen in love with Inuyasha."

Kouga stood with his back to her.

"I'm so sorry. I just want you to be able to love someone. You need to find someone you care deeply about. Someone you care about more than anything in the world."

Kouga left without a word. He could smell Kagome's tears. Inuyasha was probably trying to calm her. Sesshomaru had heard everything and although he wore a mask of ice he felt for the prince.

-End Flashback-

"I'm not sure I can do that, Kagome." Kouga regretted not saying anything before he left. He had already sent word back to his clan. Now he wandered aimlessly. He realized he was in a village when he heard doors slam shut. The streets were quickly deserted. He would walk with his wolves alone . . . again.