The miasma filled tentacle slid free of his little body, slumping him into her outstretched arms."Shippo! Shippo, please!"Claws grazed her cheek delicately. "It's - it's okay, mama."Tears ran freely down her cheeks as sobs threatened to choke the life out of her. "Mama, please. Please don't cry, mama."Couching wracked his tiny form. Breaths were coming out faster. "Forgive me... I'm so sorry."She felt when he stopped breathing. Felt his breath leave him in a sigh. A soft "I love you" whispered in the breeze.