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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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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Naraku reaches out for her hand, and clasps it between both of his, his thumb stroking her palm. ]

If I do, Kikyo, then certainly you do as well.

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

[The gesture brings a softer smile to her lips.]

Only time will tell. [She shakes her head, bitterly amused.] There are those who wish me dead even without you in the picture.

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Naraku shakes his head. ]

I cannot lose you again. I won't allow any harm to come to you.

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

You are the only one who has managed to kill me twice. [Which spoke well of her abilities, really.]

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

I thought your death would bring me peace. It only drove in how badly I needed your love.

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

[Closing her eyes, Kikyo presses their foreheads together.]

This is an ending and a beginning.

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ Something about that phrase tugged at his heartstrings, and he wasn't sure why. He accepted her motion to press her forehead against his, his eyes closed, and his hand still holding hers. He remains silent afterwards. ]

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

[Kikyo moves her thumb over his skin, her eyes dark with thought.]

I can feel their hand in this. [She frowns.] The Animus -

But it matters not. Change must happen.

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ That opened his eyes, staring into hers at such close range. ]

Change?

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

The Jewel wants us to be enemies.

We... [She pulls back, expression solemn.] ...could counteract that.

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Then... you are willing to love me.

[ Naraku almost teared up at that, but maintained his control. ]

You meant it, then. It wasn't an attempt to manipulate me.

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

I've enjoyed this meeting. I see that there is hope for you...and for me.

[She winces and closes her eyes.]

Even I could not be that cruel. I wish...for a happier future. For myself and everyone else.

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[ Naraku looks at her quietly, longingly. ] Kikyo... [ It's barely more than a whisper. He reaches out for her hand again, and clasps on to it. ]

I will do anything to have you.

[ Words he will regret after this event, for sure. ]

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

I am not so far away. [Kikyo places a chaste kiss on his lips.] Do not forget my words. There is hope. We have a rare chance in this village.

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ As fluttery as his heart feels after that kiss, he quietly nods in response to her kind words. There really isn't a lot he can say right now. He's just... so overwhelmed. ]

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

[For perhaps the first time, Kikyo understands him. That feeling won't go away even if the curse ends.]

Stay here. With me. No one will attack tonight.

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

I will stay as long as you will allow me.

[ He clings to her again, and buries his face in the crook of her neck. ]

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

This is your home. [Her eyes widen and she shudders.] I will stay as long as you allow me. [She rests her cheek against his hair, burying her hands in the fabric of his robe.]

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[ He's not going to tell her to leave any time soon. Instead, he starts to fall asleep again. ]

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

[Kikyo curls close to him, resting her cheek on his shoulder.]

Good night.