Disclaimer: None of the Inuyasha Characters belong to me. No matter how much I wish it to be so.

A/N: This is my first FanFic so please feel free to tell me what needs to be changed in the future. Also this is a Sess/Kag pairing so if you don't like that then don't read. Kikyo will be bashed in this also so if you're in her fan club don't read.

Hope you enjoy!

Prologue:

Kagome struggled as Naraku slowly tightened his grip on her neck. Her vision was swimming as she continued to loose blood. Desperately she tried to focus on Inuyasha who was facing a swarm of Naraku's demons. Relief washed over her to see the blinding light of the Kaze no Kizo,. A ghost of a smile played across her lips. 'He is okay thank Kami.'

"Looks like it's just you and me now Naraku! Now let Kagome go so we can finish this once and for all!"

A twisted grin formed on Naraku's face as a low menacing laugh escaped his lips "Inuyasha I think you forget that we are not alone by any means. In fact I think you will be happy with the present I have for you." Despite his expression he spoke in a low even tone giving away no emotion.

Inuyasha turned his head in the direction of Naraku's line of sight. Frozen at the sight of Kikyo's limp body being carried by Saimyoushou.

"I have a bad feeling about this Miroku…. We should be there helping them they need our help!" Sango worried face looked at the Houshi

"I know Sango but they were the only ones who could pass through Naraku's barrier all we can do now is wait. Wait and hope for the best." Miroku subconsciously grasped the prayer beads encircling his Kazana. 'Yes all we can do is wait and hope they come out alive.'

"Kikyo…." Inuyasha whispered her name trying to grasp what was happening. He turned to look at the Hanyou who still had Kagome in his grip. Her eyes showed her surprise and fear. What should he do? They both needed him.

As if reading his mind Naraku simply asked "Which one should you save? Kikyo the woman you love or her mere shadow?" Tightening his hold on Kagome to get the desired effect.

Inuyasha glanced from one to the other, his mind trying to work out a plan. He needed to save both of them.

Naraku brushed his lips against Kagome's ear, sending shivers down her spine. "Should we give him a little show to help him make his decision?" He whispered low enough for only Kagome to hear. Her body instantly stiffen at his comment. 'Good now it's time to take what is truly mine'

"Inuyasha since it is obvious that you need a push in the right direction I will make it easier for you." He smiled as he pierced Kagome's chest with one of his tentacles. Her eyes widened a fraction before her body went limp.

"Nooo! You bastard Naraku I will rip your limb to limb…"

"Ah..ah..ahh….." wiggling a taunting finger back a forth "Its your fault Inuyasha, I was just tiring to make your decision an easier one. Oh well" He said with false innocents. 'Good it seems the illusion is working nicely. Now he just needs to leave'

Kagome was fighting to stay awake, she can no longer hold off Naraku's miasma any longer.'Help Inuyasha….Inuyasha'

Inuyasha couldn't hear Kagome breathing any more she was dead. Soon if he didn't act fast so will Kikyo. He turn to face the Saimyoushou who still had Kikyo's battered body. 'He will take Kikyo and come back for Kagome's body, but right now he needed to save Kikyo from the same fate Kagome suffered.' Guilt and Rage slowly consumed his body he needed to save Kikyo before it was too late.

With a blur of red and white he was gone, moments later at Kikyo's side. He slowly wrapped his arms around he trying not to touch her fresh wounds, with Kikyo safe in his arms he turned to face Naraku.

It sickened him to see Kagome's limp body in the hanyou's arms. The rage started to makes it way back to the surface only to be stopped by Kikyo's whimpers. He hated being put in this situation he wasn't strong enough to save Kagome he won't make the same mistake twice.

"Look at that my dear…" his mouth caressing Kagome's ear as he whispered "looks like your beloved hanyou has chosen. I am shocked he chose a dead miko over you, even if you are just her shadow."

Tears overwhelmed her eyes. 'he picked Kikyo. Why Inuyasha…. Why?' Kagome felt Naraku's laugh as he pulled her closer to his chest. His breath making her skin crawl as his head came closer. "Even if you are just a shadow"

She watch helplessly as Inuyasha fled only to stop for a second. "I won't forgive you for this you bastard. I will return for Kagome." And with that he vanished leaving her to the will of her captor. 'why?'

A/N: well I know it is short just wanted to see how I did. It was hard trying to get the beginning right but I think I got it. Please review but no flames they burn!