SO. this is it. Yep. It actually makes me really sad for it to end... But all great things come to an end. I want to thank everyone for review and adding this to their favorites! Your all super amazing. Im working on another piece right know thats a death note Kagome fic. Im not sure though cause im leaving soon! Anyways, review and tell me what you think of the ending *sly grin* if i a little nugde i might add a eploge(eploge?). Geeze i cant spell... Anyways... I yea, im gonna look for a beta for my death note Kagome fic. (Notice the no saying who the coupling is? mwahahaha) Ok now, review! Or else... Peaches will come lick your face in your sleep, causing you not to sleep. Really she does that. Its quite annoying.

~Honey Beeze

Disclaimer: Yeah yeah. You already now... If not i dont own Samurai champloo or Inuyasha.

-Song that I have been listening to non stop during this Chapter, Trouble by Never shout never,-

There is always that point in life where you must make a life changing decision. Where you can see it. The two paths that seemed to always sneak up on you. A path that's blackened and plagued with pain yet lead to great things or the path with the sun out yet the ending was a cliff. Today was that day for Kagome , not that she would ever know. Quickly a week flew by and not once did Naraku show up. Although Kouga did once again, they saw no more demons, causing quite a stir with Mugen. Even though Kagome sometimes could feel the prickling of Sesshomaru's aura, he never showed himself. It started up like any other day. Waking up, getting ready for the day, being surprise attacked by Mugen's lips, when the group was turned. That was her favorite part of the morning. They were still traveling, still searching for the Samurai that smells of sunflowers when he showed up.

"Kagome," He said from behind the group. Mugen stood on Kagome's side, holding her tiny hand inside his when they both glanced around. He stood, about the height of Mugen, his fire red outfit floating with the wind, his silver hair whipping behind him.

"Inuyasha," Kagome whispered, his ear twitching at the sound of her voice. She blinked back tears, as she clutched tighter on Mugen's hand. He released it though, giving her a slight push as she glanced back at him. He turned his eyes away as though she slapped him when she went into a full sprint, running straight into Inuyasha's arms.

"Kagome," he mumbled, his nose burring into her hair. She clutched him, her voice muffled by his clothing.

"I thought you were dead,"

"Of course not. I would never die before seeing you again," She looked up at him.

"But Shippo. . . ." He looked at her weirdly.

"Shippo died when we were fighting Naraku,"

"What? I don't understand,"

"Naraku must have been messing with you, Kagome," She let go of him, tugging his arm towards the group.

"Guys this is Inuyasha. Inuyasha, this is Fuu, Mugen, Jin, and Akio. Akio is Miroku's descendant, while I met the other three when I got stuck here." Inuyasha nodded his head towards the group, glancing back at Kagome.

"Kagome. I thought you left me. I thought. . ." His words fell off his lips as she smiled brightly at him, tears filling her eyes.

"I would never leave you, Inuyasha."

"I need you, Kagome." She separated herself from Inuyasha though, his relentless hands falling at his sides.

"Inuyasha. . . I. . ."

"About time you found someone. Now you don't have to keep following us around," They all turned towards Mugen. His body was facing towards Kagome, yet his head was turned away, as though sickened by the image. He was picking at his ear nonchalantly, before inspecting his finger. She took a step towards him.

"Mugen! You know its not like that," Fuu piped up. He only snorted.

"Please, she was only a bother. Only good thing was she could cook,"

"What you say asshole?" Inuyasha growled, taking a step forward.

"Tsk, you didn't hear me with those damn huge ass ears?" Kagome held her hand out to stop Inuyasha. She walked towards Mugen, her face neutral. In a flash, her hand came to his cheek, making a cracking sound that echoed in the air. She took a step back, her fist clenched, her eyes burning. Her teeth clenched as she gazed into his black orbs. They were emotionless, staring into hers with disinterest. She chuckled, turning away.

"I should have known a player is always a player," She walked towards Inuyasha, a smile still on her eyes.

"C'mon Inuyasha," It was then when she felt a soft hand come up, laying on her bottom. Her eye twitched as Inuyasha growled rather loudly.

"Too bad you weren't even a good lay," She swung around, ready to beat his head in when Fuu tugged her away. Jin made himself busy holding back Inuyasha, rather un-successfully. Mugen only laughed, unknown till the last moment of a fist slamming into his cheek. His head swung back from the blow, his eyes wide at the un expecting hit. Akio straightened himself, brushing off his clothing as Mugen fell to the ground. He rubbed his, now, reddened fist as he turned back to Kagome.

"Go now, Kagome. Before there is more problems." Kagome nodded, a smirk playing as Mugen rubbed his jaw. She tugged at Inuyasha's top, pulling him away from the group. Jin, Atio, and Fuu watched as they walked away, disappearing as the climbed down a hill. Mugen still laid on the ground, not even glancing as she left him behind. Fuu was the first to speak.

"Why didn't she invite Akio with them?"

"Fuu, have I told you how beautiful you look today?" Akio stated, a smirk playing as he walked close to her. She lightly blushed as she rubbed her cheeks with a smile.

"Oh you think?" He came a closer, the smirk growing.

"Wont you bear my child, dear Fuu." Fuu blushed bright before turning away.

"I'm a bit young don't you think? I appreciate the thought though," The now smaller group had started to walk towards the nearest town after leaving the Miko behind. Mugen was silent as he walked in front of the group, while Akio and Fuu walked in the middle, Jin rearing the end. No one dared bring up Kagome, even Fuu was smart enough not to say anything. Finally they caught sight of a rather large village as they slowly made down a way down a hill. Akio seemed to scoot even closer to Fuu, a hand reaching out, only to be stopped by ice cold metal of a sword. He glanced up, making eye contact to an even colder Jin, who's eyes peaked from over his glasses, his body tense ready for a fight. Akio only lifted his hand, not making the same mistake on the trip down.

"Akio seemed to have moved on rather quickly from Kagome," Mugen stated in the hut they were staying in to his quiet companion. Jin only nodded his head. Akio and Fuu decided to try to go make some money and left the two to sit around. Mugen stood, brushing off his legs.

"Where are you going?" Jin asked. Mugen only snorted.

"Why do you care? Unless you want to go to the whore houses with me,"

"You don't have any money," Mugen shrugged.

"I'll go rob someone,"

"Kagome will be disappointed," Jin stated only to talk to air.

"Do you really think it will work?" Fuu whispered as she looked up to Akio. He nodded with a smile.

"Yes," The two nodded to each other before walking up to Jin. Akio inwardly smirked as he watched Jin's eyes narrow. Akio's hand slowly came down, wrapping itself around Fuu's tiny waist. He tugged her close, rewarded by a creeping blush. She pulled her hands up, her eyes wide as he held her close.

"Oh, sweet Fuu," He leaned close, ready to kiss her. Yet a crisp blade came towards him, resulting in him to jump back. He glanced back to the now fuming Jin.

"You will not touch her," He said in his normal neutral voice, yet his eyes read differently. Akio smirked.

" What does it matter to you, Rurouni ," Yet Jin didn't answer. He sprinted forward, his sword drawn to his side, ready for attack. Akio only raised his hands in defeat with a smirk. Jin stopped, his eyes still narrowed in distrust.

"I only wanted to make a point, Jin. Don't you see, Fuu? He cares for you as well," Fuu blushed as she looked up at Jin. His face was still indifferent with a tint of pink in each cheek. She smiled up at him, a giggle escaping. Jin only turned away, clearing his throat. Akio left them like that, his job clearly done.

Mugen groaned as he stretched on the little mat on the floor. He rubbed his aching head as he sat up. Six eyes latched on him as he tried to brush off what ever was on him. It had been quite a night.

"How are you feeling?"

"Like hell. I had the craziest dream that all three of you had to get me because I was destroying the whore house," The three nodded as Jin spoke up.

"That was not a dream. "

"Oh, so you were sitting of the roof, playing the flute with your dong hanging out?"

". . . That part was a dream," Fuu rubbed her eyes lids with an annoyed smile.

"Your such a pain sometimes Mugen. Why cant you just go after Kagome already?" He looked towards the door, as though she would walk in. She would walk in with that indecent little outfit, with that silly grin. She would start badgering him about something before smiling down at him. She would frown and try to throw something at his head or try to sneak a sweet kiss. He watched to the door, waiting for it to flow open with her thin little waist and dainty little hands. She would blink those thick eye lashes and show all her pearly white teeth.

"Because she doesn't want me to,"

Yes it hurt. It burned in her chest as though she was going to stop breathing. She stumbled as she made her way behind Inuyasha. He still hadn't noticed how much she was in pain. She knew though, Mugen's words made it that much easier to leave them. If he was clinging or forcing her to stay she wouldn't have been able to leave.

"Inuyasha," He turned towards her, a annoyed look plastered on his face.

"What is it Kagome?"

"What happened to Kikyo?" He tilted his head and walked towards her.

"She died the last time we battled Naraku," Kagome closed her eyes, the image of Sango's note book coming to mind. How much she hated Inuyasha and Kikyo as they lived happily they're lives after the battle. Kagome bit her lower lip. She already knew though. She knew this wasn't Inuyasha, and knew who exactly it was.

"It doesn't matter, Kagome. You're the one I love," She kept her eyes closed though because the disguise was so good. So convincing. She felt his arms slowly, hesitantly wrap around her shoulder as he tugged her close. She could feel Inuyasha's breath, she could smell his signature scent, feel his fluttering heart, feel his overly warm skin. So convincing. She put her hands onto his chest, feeling the heat of her purifying powers pulling its way to the end of her nerves. They shot out, entering his chest with a hiss. He growled, jumping from her.

"What was that for Kagome?" She shook her head.

"Your such a bad liar, Naraku," He watched her.

"What are you talking about Kagome?"

"I'm not an idiot, Naraku. I know its you,"

"Such a smart girl. Too bad you are too weak," He growled as he made his way towards her. She was never happier to feel the warm wood of her bow on her back as she lifted it at him. She knocked an arrow, aiming it straight at him as he approached. His eyes softened, growing wide.

"What are you doing?" He asked, a tint of fear in his words. He sounded so much like Inuyasha. Looked so much. She couldn't help it. She hesitated.

"Don't think I wont shoot."

"K-Kagome I don't understand," She bit her lower lip. She closed her eyes as she released the arrow. Yet he was faster as he jumped above the arrow, going for her throat. She saw it though, as she jumped out of his way. He growled as he reached for her hair, grasping the raven black tangles with a tug. She screamed as she tugged away, bringing a fist to his face. Yet it didn't work until she pressed a hand to his chest, sending a shock through him. She grabbed an arrow as he fell on his back, hissing in pain as smoke radiated from his chest. She sat on top of him the arrow poised over his heart as she readied her self. Tears started to pool in her eyes as she clenched her teeth. Yet as she was about to bring the arrow down he called to her, in that voice.

"Kagome, What are you doing?" He asked, a hurt look in his eyes.

"Please don't do this to me. . ." She clenched her eyes, giving him the chance to throw her off and into a tree. The breath left her as she felt as though something snapped. She glanced down at her arm as it hung rather awkwardly. She wanted to throw up at the sight and as the pain seared through her, causing her heart to spin. A dark chuckle brought her back.

"It seems now you wont be able to use that bow of yours now," It was like the image of Inuyasha started to flake off of Naraku as he came close to her. He was taking his sweet time as she adjusted to those red wine colored eyes focused on her. His black hair tumbled down his back as his sneered at her, his ghastly white skin glowing from the light. Kagome's fingers trembled as they reached for some form of weapon; anything. The only thing that reached her was his laughter. Her vision was fading from the pain from her arm.

"What's wrong Miko? You look tired," Her eyes started to unfocused as he crouched in front of her. She brought a fist to hit him, only for him to stop it. Slowly he tightened his grip, earning a squeak of pain from her. Then tiny little snaps. She grimaced as he brought a hand, smashing it into her cheek. Her head snapped to the side, blood leaking from her lips. He was toying with her and she knew it.

"Now give me the jewel shards," Her breath was getting shallower as the pain vibrated her body.

"No," He shrugged.

"Then it seems I will take them from your dead body," he smirked at her as her eyes widened. His smirked widened at the action only to be decapitated. That was her last image before she passed out. The image of Naraku's head spraying with blood as it fell to the side. Sesshomaru's blade swaying through the air, splashed with tainted blood as he looked at it disgustedly. It was quite the image.

The four watched as the great Lord carried Kagome over his shoulder. He walked into the village, causing a large uproar, following the scent of her new pack. It wasn't hard to find their tiny little hut as they seemed to be fighting in as he entered. They all became quiet as he made his way to a sleeping mat, throwing her limp body onto it rather harshly.

"Hey don't throw her!" Fuu said, slightly appalled by the rude man. But she recognized him. He was a demon Kagome and them had ran into. It felt like ages ago, although it had only been three days. She glanced down at Kagome as she laid silently on the floor. She leaned down, touching the young Miko's forehead to try to wake her. When she looked up the demon was gone.

"What the hell was with that guy?" Mugen grumbled as he plopped besides Kagome, eyeing her.

"He brought her back at least alive," Jin stated also sitting down by Kagome.

"What do we do now?" Fuu asked.

"Dress her wounds and wait for her to wake," Jin said. And thus was the waiting game, which only lasted a few days. And yet Mugen didn't leave her side. He was laying on his back besides her as he heard her words.

"Your such a jerk," She groaned causing his head to turn towards her.

"Yeah, you've told me," She tried to lift her right arm, only to feel a rush of pain. A reminder of what Naraku had done. She tried the other, only to see her fingers wrapped as well, also broken. Tears starting to form. She turned away from him so he wouldn't see how happy she was to see him.

"I hate you,"

"Yeah, I know," He stood at this and kneeled besides her. Her hair was flared around the floor as she stared up at him. Her skin was pasty, her form weak. Her head didn't turn how ever, so he pulled it to look at him. His face was neutral as he stared at her tear stained cheeks. He kissed her, slowly. He could feel her tears sticking to his cheeks as she felt the scratching of his unshaven chin. She didn't ask him why he let her go. She already knew. She knew he understood what she was doing.

"Naraku's dead," He snorted as he pulled away.

"I wish I killed that asshole," She rolled her eyes. He pulled her form towards his, holding her thin body against his. She held him as well.

I know, I know. "Thats the ending?" Well i really hate it when it does the clique happily ever after with a kid living in a village. I mean i could write one more chapter in the future but youll have to convince me ;D. So now just press that little button. Come on. Do it. Do it.