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It's very short, but I think the brevity suits it.  Please review!  Thanks! ^_^

.Still Life.

He sees her when he looks at me.  I know he does.  I see the pain in his eyes come pouring over the regret.  Regrets for the past and regrets for the future.  In that instant I know he will always betray me with her.

The hot spring warms my wind-kissed flesh, and I wade out farther, feeling its warmth rise with each step I take.  A pause and the ripples settle.  The dark water reflects the full moon and my face like a mirror.  I touch my cheek with cool fingers and my reflection does the same.  The water is still.

She looks like me.  Or is it that I look like her?  I don't remember anymore.  The same eyes reflecting light, though the light is always different.  He sees her when he looks at me, but I wonder...

Does he see me when he looks at her---that girl who is my rebirth?

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Nearly everyone hates Kikyou, but I don't.  I see her as the truly tragic character that she is, and I remember the way she was before Naraku twisted her emotions around.  Kikyou, before, was sad and full of love.  I can't help but feel empathy for her.  I will ask that you not flame me simply based on character preference.  Or at all.  I'll be happy to receive positive feedback though! :-D

Thanks for reading! ^_^