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Kagome sighed as she heaved the bundle of wood into her carrying sack and began her trek back towards Kaede's hut. 'Soon' she mused, 'I won't be able to do this anymore...' She gave a slight smile and rubbed her still flat abdomen. The wind caressed her gently, bringing with it the whispered song of her beloved.
Remember, I will still be here
As long as you hold me, in your memory
It wasn't long after InuYasha had gone that she'd found out she was pregnant, and even sooner after that when she'd realized her love had not gone at all. He was in the air she breathed, the water she bathed in, and in every leaf and tree branch she looked at.
Remember, when your dreams have ended
Time can be transcended
Just remember me
She missed him, there was no doubt about it, and as she walked back towards Kaede's hut each step held years worth of memory. She'd probably 'sat' him in every spot along the well worn path and although it had been a petty argument at the time, it was now a fond memory. The setting sun glinted through the trees, reflecting the exact shade of his eyes. Her eyes burned from the tears she refused to shed as she placed her firewood by the door of the hut and walked in.
I am the one star that keeps burning, so brightly,
It is the last light, to fade into the rising sun
I'm with you
Whenever you tell, my story
For I am all I've done
She gave Kaede a small smile and sat, staring blankly outside at the stars above. The elder woman's eyes betrayed her worry, but she said nothing. Kagome, was busy mentally telling her unborn child how brave and beautiful its father was. InuYasha was and always would be her mate, her husband, for as long as she lived. She had vowed, the moment she found out about her pregnancy, that she would remain in the feudal era and raise their child. A testament of the love they had for each other.
Remember, I will still be here
As long as you hold me, in your memory
Remember me
The others hadn't been shocked to learn of her pregnancy, they were however, extremely concerned of her condition. Sango, of her physical health, and Miroku of her mental health. She assured them that this child would not hinder her recovery, but that it was more likely to help. Now, she would always have a piece of InuYasha with her, to reassure her that it had not been a dream, or a nightmare. He was real. Their love was real.
As long as I still can reach out, and touch you
Then I will never die
Remember, I'll never leave you
If you will only
Remember me
Remember me...
She had left the hut in favour of sitting outside of the door and gazing up at the stars. The wind blew around her but she felt none of its chill. She could still feel his touch, feel his arms wrapped around her in the cold night air. She could still hear his voice on the wind, it spoke of his love, and their unborn child. And when she looked upon the Goshinboku, she could almost see him there... his red firerat clothing high in the branches of the tree.
Remember, I will still be here
As long as you hold me
In your memory
Remember, when your dreams have ended
Time can be transcended
I live forever
Remember me
She closed her eyes and said a prayer that they could be together somehow, someday soon. That her love could somehow return to her and that they would raise their child together, as a family. But even if that never happened, she hoped that he would be proud of her, and lend her strength to raise their child. The wind carried a whisper to her, and she sighed simply wishing for the one she loved to come back to her...
Remember me
Remember... me...
A/N: This is my first time on and as such I have no idea what I'm doing. =) But I'm slowly starting to figure it out. Anyway. I'd just like to give credit to the song used in the previous chapter; Like You'll Never See Me Again - Alicia Keys, and the song in this chapter; Remember Me - Josh Groban. If you'd like me to post links for the songs, let me know.
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