Kagome's azure eyes would not stop streaming tears. She glared at the man she loved–used to love.

" Choose," His breath hissed, " Or I will kill them."

Sasuke and Naruto were in his hands, with a shuriken held at their heads. They were both unconscious, floating in and out of the reality of the situation. Her breath hitched when the man made a menacing move towards Naruto with the weapon.

The salt from her tears stung the cuts on her streaks, showing the danger she went through to retrieve the people she loved.

" I can't," She breathed out, " I won't!"

The Miko threw herself at Itachi, the man who once captured her heart. She felt the kunai stab into her slim neck, draining her life blood slowly.

" I'm sorry," She whispered.

Her mouth brushed against his, sealing the kiss. Her mouth emitted a poison, coursing through his body and hers with saliva.

I'm sorry.

Itachi's eyes widened, " I'm sorry too."

They both dropped their weapons and laid there, on the brink of death, like lovers, side by side. Naruto groggily woke and shook Sasuke, unaware of the situation.

" 'Kuke?" He asked, " Where are we?"

Sasuke was still knocked out, but shifted slightly. It was then when Naruto saw the dead bodies and screamed. I couldn't save you in time, 'Gome.

" I'm sorry."