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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]

The Jewel wants us to be enemies.

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

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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

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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[bcuzofmiasma.livejournal.com]

[ 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.