Although I'm not tired, I am weak, injured and drained. And with these fairies attacking me constantly, I don't think I will be recovering anytime soon.

I suppose I can't ask that a day go smoothly. But I didn't expect that a simple trip to get machine parts for the Tenma would turn into a near death battle against Spider Youkai who had the powers of an Oni. Nor would I suspect that I would be asked to go on a rescue mission to save some kidnapped men and women.

Efficiency wise, I am happy that I won an unarmed physical fight against a Martial Artist Youkai and a magic duel against a prepared magician and her servants.

To be honest, this rescue mission is probably a waste of time. I had sent the injured man home to inform someone of the incident. That said, the rescue mission should be a success even if I quit now. Because if I quit now then someone should be able to pick up where I left off.

I'll return to Youkai mountain and heal myself, give the other tengu strategic information about dealing with the people in the mansion, and retire for the day.

This door looks like it leads outside judging from the windows. The sun shining on my face and the appearance of the brick wall I had destroyed shows that my choice was correct.

Ms. Hong will not stop me from leaving the grounds. After all, it was what she wanted, right?

Now begins the journey home, to the warmth and comfort of friends and family. I don't have many of either, so I should cherish them as much as possible.

I can only pray that my fellow Tengu know to send reinforcements. After all, what can one Hakurou do to an enemy who can easily defeat and kidnap several Karasu?

And in my weakness, I can only pray that I made the right choice.

Because if they are not competent enough to understand that severity, than I very well may be dooming those kidnapped to an horrible fate.

In the face of an impossible task, sacrifice the foolhardy part of yourself.

By the death of your pride, your own life shall be spared.

Cling to it as no one could ask for more and hope that your faltering does not spell doom to others.

Failure Ending

Re-try?

Yes yes yes/No no no

Author's Notes:

And that is my attempt at making a chapter without anyone proof reading it. Hopefully my writing here isn't atrocious. On top of that, it's not the usual Bad Ending I usually make.

However, like the Bad Ending chapters, I'm going to continue writing the story as if this never happened. That's not to say that this isn't the True Ending, but...

I don't know why, but I'm disappointed in myself for making this chapter. Not because the doggy is giving up, but because it feels like I'm not going about it the right way in having him give up. That and the fact that it's so short (not even 500 words). I'm also feeling that I haven't worn him out enough to justify him quitting.

What do you think, dear readers? I'm interested in knowing your thoughts on my fic so far...specifically this chapter. Yes, even you anonymous readers.