Chapter 1
~Kagome's P.O.V~
Leaving the group had to be done. It was hard, but necessary. Kikyo had come back for Inuyasha. She decided that she didn't want to drag him to hell; instead she wanted to live with him. She wanted to give up her miko abilities, which wouldn't be a problem since they got rid of Naraku, and live a life like any other normal girl even though she knew she was just a walking, breathing clay pot. But I had to leave. It wouldn't be right to stay.
I didn't have any issue with Kikyo. After all, she was his first love. The reason I'm leaving is simple. I don't belong there anymore. Kaede was ill and wouldn't last long. Inuyasha's heart belonged to Kikyo as it always had. Sango had Miroku. And Shippo had Kirara. There was no room left for me. So I had to go, though I didn't know where.
The well closed up once the jewel was whole again. We never wished on it. We had nothing to wish for. We were all happy with what we had. So it resides, now, inside my soul, where it stays safe and purified.
I am now 18. We had finished off Naraku 6 months ago. We all survived the battle but we still got injured. Not bad; just some cuts and scratches. Now we are all back to normal.
My miko abilities have improved, too. I've gotten stronger and wiser. I've learned how to disguise my aura and to sense them.
As I walked through the woods, I tried to find a good area to sleep for the night. I, later, found a creak and hot-spring and decided to camp there. My stomach growled. I sighed. I didn't really feel like hunting, but seeing Inuyasha had eaten the last of my food supplies, I had no choice. Not eating for two days seemed to leave quite a tiring effect on me and my muscles.
I grabbed my bow and arrows and waited for any sign of soon-to-be food. Deer. To my right. I followed the aura for 30 minutes before I caught sight of it not 100 feet away. I notched an arrow. Focusing my miko abilities to make the kill less harmful for the deer, I released the arrow.
Thump
The deer fell to the ground, lifeless. I walked over to it, threw it over my shoulder and returned to the campsite.
After finishing my much needed meal, I watched the stars, wondering if my friends were seeing the same sky I was. I hoped to Kami that they were alright.
I soon found myself drifting into a slumber.