Elflord: *appears dressed in a sleek, black kimono, edged with white, her long, white, elfish hair tied in a braid, and sporting a fierce samurai sword* Hey there, fanfic folks. I had to go for a little wardrobe change, but I'm back and ready to kick some butt! Yes, sir, now I fit right in. I'm ready for anything now! Now, * looking around nervously at surrounding bushes * who's next? Kikyo: *appears mysteriously* I believe it is I. Elflord: *startled* Kikyo! How did you get here? I didn't even hear you! Kikyo: The ways of the spirit world are strange and mysterious. Elflord: *looks awed, wise, and sad all at once* Yes . . . you speak true, Kikyo. Kikyo: *eyes Elflord suspiciously* You look as though you are prepared to battle. *voice gaining ferocity* Is it I you wish to battle? Elflord: *sweat drop* Oh, no, no, no! I do not wish to battle a priestess! Kikyo: *stares venomously into Elflord's eyes* Do you speak true?!? Elflord: Yes. Kikyo: *continues gaze for a few seconds more, then removes it* You are truthful. For this I shall reward you. * recites a spell and conjures up a fairy creature wrapped in wisps of blue light * Every author deserves a muse. Elflord: *eyes widening in joy* Omigosh . . . it's for me? It's my muse? * hugs Kikyo* Oh, thank you, Kikyo! Kikyo: It but a small token of my thanks.

Wow, what a wonderful gift! My very own fairy-muse . . . oh, wow! While I'm trying to think of some proper thanks to give Kikyo, I think I should take advantage of this up-moment and put in the disclaimer. I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters or any other thing I might be sued for.

"Lost Within" . . . Kikyo

You thought yourself betrayed

Killed by one

Who you trusted:

One you loved.

Vengeance has infected you

As you wait for a time

Where you can see him

As hurt as you were.

But where are you now?

What do you live for

Now you have tainted

Your soul with lies?

Why can't you see

He never wanted to hurt you;

That his love for you

Is as strong now as it was before?

Someday you will know

How he loves you still.

Perhaps you will love him

And all will be forgiven.

But when will that day be?

And will it be too late?

Elflord: *fairy boy sitting on her shoulder* Oh, he's a wonderful muse! What is his name? Kikyo: *giving a small smile* His name is Ditten. Elflord:*eyes welling with happy tears* Ditten . . . how can I ever thank you, Kikyo? Kikyo: There is no need for thanks. It is I who should thank you. *disappears as quickly as she came* Elflord: *looking around in surprise* Kikyo? Where are you? Ditten: * fluttering about in excitement* She went back to the spirit world! Elflord: Oh . . .

Wow, now that's what I call an unexpected ending. Well, the good part is I have a muse now. He's so adorable!!! And I just love the name. I guess I don't have much else to say. Ditten, say goodbye to all the nice fanfic folks. Ditten: * fluttering madly up and down* Goodbye! Goodbye! Elflord: Isn't he adorable? Well, I guess I can say goodbye myself. Sayonara!