Fall 2765

"People aren't born cold; not everyone is evil, and has ill intent. It wasn't right for them to do what they did to us, but you need to trust people, and I don't want you to be alone. My time is coming to an end. Promise me that you will trust again?" The hoarse voice whispered in the cold white room. Glancing down at the entwined fingers. The mood of the room still heavy with the question.

"Yes, I promise."

Fall 2765

The black case fell gently into the earth. I should be crying, but I feel nothing but emptiness. The words 'I'm sorry for your loss' fell from the mouths of those who came. They don't know what I'm feeling; they don't know the pain of my loss they never will. For my pain is mine alone.

Fall 2768

Every year I come back to the exact spot. As the dark clouds swirl overhead. "Why couldn't you let it be me? Why did you have to take the shot?" Why because InuYasha loved me more than anything. I ran my fingers over the flat surface feeling the cold stone beneath it. "For three years I've tried InuYasha. I've tried to trust, but how can I? Those people put you here. Sometimes I wish it were me in your place." I look up at the sky. "The rain is coming InuYasha I wish it would take the pain away." For what seemed like hours I stood in the rainfall. "I wish it would take the pain away."

Summer 2775

"Kagome you have to stop! It's been ten years for goodness sakes. Get over yourself. This is becoming crazy!" Sango doesn't know the meaning of loss her husband is alive. No one will ever know.

"How do you know my pain? Your husband is alive. You won't be able to comprehend the pain I feel." No one will ever know. The soft thump of footsteps coming towards my prone position.

"Kagome I know it must hurt. I don't know what I will do if I would lose Miroku. Sweetie what of the promise? How will you fulfil it by moping?" Sango so innocent she doesn't even know it. But she has a point. How will I keep my promise like this?

Winter 2775

"Is this worth it InuYasha? Am I just being sardonic? I wish you were here Inu I really do" I whispered into the fall breeze. Looking around at all the gray hedges. I never see anyone here for their loved ones. "Am I really the only one?"

Spring 2776

"I'm going out tonight." I told Sango as I made my way to my room to change into something more appropriate for this evening. I didn't wait for Sango to respond.

"You're seriously going out like 'out'?" Sango's puzzled face made me smile.

"Yes I am. I had a realization check today. I'm tired of my everydayschedule. It's been too long since I enjoyed life." I responded as I put on my pink petal dress. I turned to look at Sango. "Do I look okay?" I don't remember if Sango ever smiled that big.

"Absolutely! Good luck and I'm proud of you. You will break hearts tonight." I flinched at that. "Oh maybe that was too soon. Sorry, knock them dead. Oh no, why did I say that..." I stood there smiling. It was good to feel okay again. Seeing Sango ramble like she used to made me think what else have I been missing out on?

"It's okay Sango I just have to get used to it." A smile crossed my face what seemed like the billionth time. I just hope 'he' will be there.

Winter 2779

"Will you Nod take Kagome to be you lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold till you both shall prosper?" Ronin asked with a smile.

"I do."

"Will you Kagome Higurashi take Nod to be you lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold till you both shall prosper?"

"I do"

"I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

InuYasha you were right it's okay to trust again.