.o.O.o.
"Kikyo gave up her soul, or rather, your soul to bring you back. There was a flash of bright light, but when we were able to see again, you had disappeared. Midoriko assured us that she sent you home since your job in the feudal era had finished. All we had to do to see you again was to wait." Shippo sighed when he finished his story. He had wanted to avoid this conversation for as long as he could.
Unfortunately, luck wasn't on his side. He watched as his mama took the information in. He stayed silent and gave her time; learning of the fates of her friends in the feudal era was both comforting and saddening.
"Kikyo died ...for me?"
"Yes and no. She risked death for your sake, but Midiroko gave her another soul as a thank you for her willingness to save you. She and Inuyasha mated a few months later, extending her life span to fit her mate."
"I see...I must thank her if I see her again."
.o.O.o.
