Savior
Somewhere in the background, Kagome registered the wail of a child, the sound of it breaking her heart.
I'm sorry Shippou…please don't cry.
"Stop! You are killing her! Kagome! Please, do not leave me! Kagome!"
I…
"You promised! You promised you would bring them back!"
I promised…promised I'd bring them back…
"Shut up, girl!"
A resounding slap preceding a whimper reached Kagome's ears; though it was difficult to see past the black haze around her.
"Please, Kagome…"
It was the soft, mournful cry that touched Kagome's soul, giving her the strength she needed.
I made a promise…I can't die now!
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