GOODBYE

OOC: I do not own Inuyasha they belong to Rumiko-sama

I stare at myself in the reflection of a shallow brooke. My face is scarred. A long cut runs from the corner of my left eye to my lips. I reach up and touch it. Only now do I feel the pain.

Theres a wound in my chest. A fatal wound. A wound that would kill a mere human in minutes. Due to the demon blood coursing in my veins, I've been spared several hours, perhaps even several days.

I'm glad though, that the others are safe. We killed Naraku didnt we? I avenged Kikyo's death, so why am I sad?

Tears are running down my face. I'm crying. How long has it been?

Pain erupts through me. I wish it would take me. I want to leave this world. Perhaps on the other side I can find true happiness. But that is doubtful. I am hanyou. Half-demon, and we are forever cursed.

I close my eyes.

I see each of my friends. Miroku, whom I gave the jewel, used it to deflect is kazaana. He will live now. I'm glad. Even though Miroku and I fought a lot I still loved him like a brother.

Sango is still a demon slayer. Her brother, Kohaku, was exorcisted. He is now dead, but atleast he isnt being manipulated. Sango misses him, but she doesnt let that get in the way.

Both her and Miroku are in love. Perhaps they will get married and Sango will give Miroku the son he desires? If so I wish them the best.

Little Shippo found his clan. He is now living with his uncle. Each day he grows stronger. He is such a cheerful little pup. I'll miss our fights. I tried so hard to protect him. He'll forever be scarred though. I can see it in his eyes. He has seen so much at such a tender age.

Sesshomaru is continuing to care for Rin. Both him and Kikyo care for her as if she were there own child. I can't believe I'm accepting of my older brother and the women I once loved relationship, but alas I am. They are good for each other. Sesshomaru, a man so know for his hate toward humans, is now in love, but kinds of love. The love for a woman and the love for a child. His eyes are no longer cold, and I am glad.

Kagome....The girl who came to the feudal era of Japan through a well. The girl who broke the sacred Shikon Jewel. The girl who was annoying, loud, and could make me sit with just one command.

The girl I fell in love with.

Kagome is back home. Shes gotten into the highschool of her choice. I'm glad. She deserves a normal life. But it will never be. At night she has dreams of our fights, our triumpths. I can hear her, crying, and I want to much to hold her.

But I never will!

I'm growing weak. My cunning sight is fading fast.

I never thought I would feel this way. I never thought I would have friends. As a child I was shunned by all because of being hanyou. My mother was killed because of it. Then Kikyo was killed for it. I thought I was cursed.

I wanted to use the jewel to become fully demon. Demons feel no pain. They have no emotions. But I was wrong.

Because even though we sometimes feel pain so great that it cuts through us like a knife, its worth it. Its worth it if we can laugh with our friends and feel love towards someone.

I close my eyes. Its time for me to go. The life is slowly leaving me.

I see all my friends once again, and you know what? I laugh.