but it was the only way to protect Kagome. * Who knows how long you can keep the ban circle upright ?!*
Inuyasha stormed up to Kikyo and rammed her Tessaiga in the chest.
Kikyo looked at him with wide eyes, then her body began to crumble and turned back to earth, which the wind slowly blew into the distance. The souls of the dead, from whom they "had lived", finally found their peace. Kikyo's soul also found its peace again and "returned" to nirvana.
Inuyasha watched the lights of the souls for a moment, then made his way to Kaede's village.

Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Kaede sat in front of Kaede's hut and waited for Inuyasha. When he finally came back, they immediately wanted to know exactly how and why that had happened, but Inuyasha got ahead of them. "How is Kagome?" he asked worried. "She sleeps." said Kaede. “Go to her, she needs you now.” He just nodded and went into the hut.

He sat down next to her and took her hand. Kagome moved restlessly and grimaced in pain. Inuyasha's heart hurt to see her suffer so much and not be able to do anything for her."Inuyasha ... Inuyasha please ... don't leave me alone ... please Inuyasha!" * Is she having nightmares * He squeezed her hand tenderly. "Don't worry, I'm here, I won't leave you alone." he whispered reassuringly to her. Kagome calmed down a little.

In the next few days, Inuyasha did not leave her side for a second and held her hand the whole time. In the meantime, the others had also been informed about the incident with Kikyo.

When she came to after five days, Inuyasha was with her as always. Kagome looked at him and smiled weakly, then fell asleep again. Inuyasha was visibly relieved. He stroked her face again and stood up. With one last look at Kagome, he went out of the hut.

He ran to the sacred tree. When he got there, he thought about what he had already experienced with Kagome. Only now did he realize how quickly this could all have been over, he had experienced that firsthand. Suddenly he stopped.* How is it even possible that I'm alive again, I was dead after all. It was definitely not the jewel ... then there would still be this possibility, but they would never have accepted that, they wouldn't be that stupid been ... but what would be left then ... the only way to bring the dead back to life would be ... * He shook his head violently. * That would be rather unlikely, he would never do that * (hope you know what I mean)

Kagome got better and better over the next few days, she also learned everything about the incident with Kikyo, but had not yet had the opportunity to really thank Inuyasha for it. But she too was concerned about how it was possible that the half demon could live again.

"Kagome-chan? Is everything alright !?" "Of course, Sango-chan what's going on." "I can tell that something is tormenting you. So what's going on ?!" "Well ... me. .. well ... uh ... I was only worried about Inuyasha, I mean him after all ... "" Oh, you are wondering why Inuyasha is alive again, right?"Kagome nodded." We forgot to tell you about that because of Kikyo. "Kagome's eyes widened." Sango-chan! Just say you and Miroku-sama will know !! "
"Yes, we do," said Miroku who just came into the hut. "But how was it possible that ... I mean, there aren't that many possibilities ... you haven't ..."
"Sesshomaru!" "W ... w ... WHAT?!?!" Kagome looked at Miroku in amazement. "That is supposed to be a bad joke !?" "It was Sesshomaru, Kagome-chan. He brought Inuyasha back to life with Tenssaiga." Kagome's face remembered and she only understood the station.
It didn't want to cross her mind. why he of all people, of all people Sesshomaru, who loathed people and his brother so much, should have brought Inuyasha back to life. So many times he had tried to kill Inuyasha in battle and to usurp Tessaiga. So why would he do something like that all of a sudden? None of this made any sense to Kagome. She just continued to stare at her two friends in disbelief.She shook her head.
"It can't all be true. It doesn't make any sense at all." "Kagome-chan do you remember the little girl that Sesshomaru always had with her?" "Yes, why?" that this little girl had changed, he never sent her away even though she was human. "" What are you getting at Miroku-sama? "" I mean, that it is possible that this girl might soften his heart a little (I couldn't think of anything better, sorry) at least so far that he respects and respects his own brother (didn't know how else to write it) you understand what I mean Kagome-sama? "Kagome nodded slowly. "I ... I think so ..."
It was starting to make sense to Kagome. She got up and went to the door. "Where are you going, Kagome-chan?" "Just ... just take a walk ..." she said and disappeared outside. "She needs to clear her head first, a lot has happened lately." "Yes I know."

Kagome took a deep breath, it couldn't really be believed. * But Sango-chan's and Miroku-sama's looks were so serious and clear that it must have been the truth, even if I still can't quite believe it. *
"Kagome ??" Shippo nudged her from the side. "Oh ... Shippou-chan, what's wrong?" "Are you okay, you were just so absent." "Yes, I was just a little on my mind. Tell me, did you happen to see Inuyasha?" is in front of the village. ”“ Thanks my little one ”Shippou just looked after Kagome, confused.

"What !? You can't be serious?" Inuyasha looked at Kagome in disbelief. “At first I couldn't quite believe it either, but it's the truth.” Kagome explained Inuyasha Miroku's theory, which, in her opinion, could also be the most sensible explanation for Sesshomaru's sudden change of heart.
“Don't you think it's possible that someone can change?” “You're right, but it still doesn't quite get into my head."Kagome took Inuyasha's hand." Don't worry too much. Sooner or later we will find out the truth anyway. "She smiled slightly." I'm glad you're with me again, I've missed you so much, Inuyasha. "Inuyasha looked at her and smiled slightly too. He gently stroked her cheek." Kagome I'm sorry that you had to suffer because of me ... "Kagome shook his head." You don't have to, it is all yesterday's news. As long as you are with me, I am happy ... "" Kagome ... "
Their faces drew closer, but before their lips could touch Inuyasha backed away and looked around searchingly. "What's going on ?!" "A demon is nearby ..." "What !?" "He's probably after the jewel! Do you have it with you?!?" "N ... No ... he's in the village ... "" We have to go back immediately !! "

But before they could even set foot in the direction of the village, two demons rushed out of the forest and shot straight at Kagome.Inuyasha was able to fend them off in time.
"Kagome, quickly go back to the village and warn it, there are more here." Inuyasha called, who tried to fight the demons with Tessaiga. "But ... I ..." "Well go ahead and get yourself to safety, I'll deal with those here." Kagome nodded hesitantly, and turned on her heel, she looked back at Inuyasha fearfully. * Please take care ... * Then she disappeared towards the village.


Kagome paced restlessly back and forth in Kaede's hut. She tried to ignore the looks her friends were giving her. Again and again she looked out the window and hoped that Inuyasha would finally come back.
By now they had done almost all of the attacks by the demons that targeted the jewel of the four souls. Kagome had now decided to always carry the jewel with him in order to be able to protect it better.
"Kagome-chan, calm down a bit, he'll be back for sure."Sango, who had been watching Kagome for quite a while, tried to reassure her friend, but this had little success." It's been taking too long, what if something happened to him, if he was hurt, if he ... " Kagome paused. "I have to see him! Right away! "" Kagome-chan, wait ... "but she had already stormed out the door. Sango wanted to follow, but Miroku held back." We should leave her alone for a while, you have to understand her, she is very worried about him. "

Kagome ran towards the clearing where the demons had attacked them. * Hopefully nothing has happened to him, please I don't want to experience it again ... * Tears formed in her eyes, Kagome tries to suppress them.
She was almost there when someone came towards her, she stopped and tried to see something through the darkness. After a few seconds, her face lit up.
"Inuyasha!" Overjoyed she fell around his neck. "I was so worried."Now she couldn't hold back her tears. Inuyasha wiped them away from her cheeks with his hand." Hey, you don't need to cry, it's all good, everything is fine. "He smiled at her." You're hurt ! "" Oh, there are only a few scratches, but ... "he turned his gaze in the direction from which he had come." What ... "Kagome looked at him questioningly and then also looked at her Direction. She stepped a little closer so she could see something.
She was standing in front of a huge pile of rubble made of wood. Slowly she got down on her knees. "The ... the ... well ..." She looked shocked at the pile in front of her, which was once a well and served as a time portal.

"Kagome?" Inuyasha asked carefully. She shook her head. "Not that bad, you know ..." She got up and turned to him. "... I planned to live with you during this time anyway." "Are you sure? Do you really want to live her during this time, it can be very dangerous here, because demons can always appear!?!"" Yes, I made that decision. I will stay here with you during this time. I want to live here with you, no matter how dangerous it is and what can happen. I want to stay here with you because I love you more than anything in the world. "

Her words that she wanted to stay in his time no matter what happened touched him and made him more grateful than anything else in the world. He pulled her close and buried his face in her hair. Kagome returned his hug. Inuyasha lifted her chin a little and looked