Act One. The Fall.


The water fell down relentlessly as the heavens wept. The lone figure hiding behind the pines laughed hollowly. This is exactly what he deserves, her mind cackled. To watch the one you love more than anything, more than your own life, slip beyond your grasp hurt more than any wound.

The young man bent down slowly, dropping to his knees as he lowered his cargo to the quickly dampening ground. It convulsed and shuddered before lying still. The man grimaced and shuddered as well, before calling out softly, Kagome.

The woman stiffened and spoke softly.

This is what you deserve.


A/n: This was exactly 100 words. Thanks for reading. I think you know what happened, more or less.