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[bcuzofmiasma]

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Kikyo... I... you were right. I need you.

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I don't understand. Why am I so... what have they done to me? I feel... I feel...

[ Guess what happened to Naraku because of the event? He's no longer cruel, evil, and suppressing his emotions. Now he's a heartbroken open floodgate of every emotion he's kept pent-up for five decades. Onigumo's out, for the most part. Have fun with him. ]

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[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

Kagome.

Stop.

I know you are affected - [She can't say she's in complete control of herself either.]

Inuyasha would be hurt if something happened to you.

[Video; Private to Kagome]

[notnamedtimmy.livejournal.com]

[She blinks a bit, surprised at the interruption. Then she shrugs, uncaring.]

He can't get to me right now. And even if he could, he's too weak from suddenly remembering he has feelings.

[Video; Private to Kagome]

[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

His powers have not left him. [If anything, they're more erratic.] With Inuyasha being -

There is no one to protect you.

[action] Now you can practice calming him down!

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Naraku's breathing is erratic and labored. His teeth are grit. Suddenly, the Saimyosho in the room are waking up, their wings buzzing loudly in unison. ]

[Video; Private to Kagome]

[notnamedtimmy.livejournal.com]

I'm not defenseless, Kikyo. I can handle myself.

[She gives Kikyo a steady look, calm and confident.]

[Action]

[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

I do not speak freely with many. You...have always listened. [Though she has often wondered why. Now she knows.]

Even as you are now...

I won't give up on you. [She shifts and embraces him properly, eyes closed tightly.]

[Action]

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Her words brought a small smile to his lips, and as she embraced him, he instinctively does the same, his arms wrapping around her waist. ]

Stay with me, Kikyo... [ Naraku says quietly. ] Please.

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[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

He is still Naraku. Even I would not approach him so - [Her whole argument is falling flat. She doesn't even have her bow.] If you anger him, he will hurt you.

[action] But I'm not ready for the CNDs! (Calm Naraku Down.)

[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

[The change is palpable. Kikyo stiffens, on alert, her gaze passing quickly from the Saimyosho to Naraku.]

She was speaking out of pain and anger.

[action] YOU ARE NOW.

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

She knows nothing of pain.

[ The Saimyosho haven't left yet. Naraku's breathing really hard, his fists clenched. ]

[Video; Private]

[notnamedtimmy.livejournal.com]

Oh, like that's never happened before.

[She rolls her eyes.]

No matter how much of a tantrum he throws, he's still the same sad little person he's always been. And I'm not afriad of him.

[Action]

[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

[Releasing a quiet breath, she nods. Eventually, she will leave to check on Inuyasha, but, right now, Naraku needs her more. This might be a turning point for all of them. This might be a taste of peace.

She is so tired of fighting.]

Rest. [Leaning her cheek against his cheek, she murmurs -] I won't leave you.

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[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

[Time out, Kagome.]

I'm working on him. If you recklessly enrage him, you will undo my work.

[action] I'm not old enough for this riiide. 8'(

[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

There is no reason she should know. She is young. [She moves to cup his face between her hands.] Naraku, stop.

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[taijiya]

Like a total asshole? Because that would make a lot of sense.

[FLIPPED!SANGO IS SO HELPFUL, ISN'T SHE. Apparently now she gets to express her hatred in whole new, derogatory ways.]

[Video]

[supermistfrog.livejournal.com]

...

Do you want a hug?

[Someone is sad and FRAN CAN'T HAVE THAT.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

Are you okay?

[Concerned Rhyme is concerned. Here, 12 year old girl will come be nice to you, evil guy.]

[Action]

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Naraku adjusted his position so that he was more comfortable, and did as she asked. He was so very glad that she was going to stay. Finally, his only desire in life was fulfilled. ]

[action]

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ If it wasn't for the fact that she was holding his face like that, he'd have ignored her completely. Same with the fact that she's claiming to love him now.

His eyes clamping shut, he finally makes a hmph sound, and the Saimyosho go back to sleep. ]

Shameful that I acquiesce merely because it is you who asked.

[Video]

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

... No.

[ Not from you, at least. ]

[video] Shoulda kept the other one. XD

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

You know nothing of Kikyo and I.

[ He's going to ignore that. ]

[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

Of what importance is it to you?

[video] LOL.

[taijiya]

I know plenty of what you've done.

[Excuse the pissyness. Except... don't. 8|]

[Video]

[supermistfrog.livejournal.com]

But I just want to help!

[Froggy wants to love everybody... ;n;]

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[k-i-k-y-o.livejournal.com]

[In the back of her mind, Kikyo is surprising herself. Not only is she touching Naraku, but she's comforting him. Without fear of deadly repercussions.

Adstringendum is having its way with them. But, even knowing that, she has no desire to leave him. Not yet.]

... [She feels herself smiling at the sound he makes.] Thank you. [Brushing back his bangs, she kisses his forehead. At the touch, her mind reels and she pulls back awkwardly, wincing.]