DISCLAIMER: I (sadly) do NOT own Kannazuki no Miko.

SUMMARY: Chikane's thoughts, as she is trapped in the Temple of the Moon. And her rebirth. . .

Thoughts before Rebirth

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Is this truly how our lives are destined to be? came an empty almost silent thought. It seemed almost to float upon the emptiness in which a single being, now without name or identity sat. It was quiet, oh so quiet. This combination of darkness and utter and complete silence seemed to almost be suffocating. What a silly thought, you can only be alive to suffocate, and it is quite clear that I am gone from the living.

I doubt anyone remembers this face, this voice, this name. An almost peaceful silence came upon this person. Perhaps, I will know soon, when it's my time. But, then again, it is a never-ending cycle. A cycle of life and death, pain and suffering, and in those rare times: happiness. But, it all ends in one simple way: death. Truly, what is death? I am not dead, but I surely am not alive. I will not die, the kami themselves are surely too cruel for that. I'm. . .waiting.

For something, of which I have no clue. It's important, that I know, I feel. Someone else is waiting for me too. At least, I'm not alone. At this I almost. . .what's the word. . .smile. It is a very pleasant sort of feeling. In fact, someone else used this so-called smile very often. Someone I once knew. I am unsure who.

. . .It seems like I'm been here forever, if that is even possible.

I wonder how many times she will be reborn before me. Probably many.

Suddenly, a burst of light, and a flash of color invaded her senses. Forget, came a voice. 'Forget? Forget what?'

Forget. . .

"No," she said in a determined voice, suddenly it all came back to her; their battle with the Orochi, her death, their previous lives. "Himeko," she said.

A sound, almost like a sigh came before she found herself in a dark place. She was thrust out with one loud scream. A woman's scream. Her blue eyes widened; her little body was dripping with bodily fluids. Before she knew it, she found herself giving off a loud healthy wail.

"Chikane," she heard. "This child will be named Chikane."

Yes, that's my name I recall, Chikane. I wonder if it will be the same next time. . .

Review please. My first Kannazuki no Miko fic. I hope you enjoyed. I just might continue but for now it's still a oneshot.