Kohaku sighed sullenly as the red sun dipped beyond the horizon. Wearily, he trudged through the underbrush of the forest, clutching his weapon desperately.

Where would he go now? Where could he go? His heart wrenched at the thought of his sister. He hadn't found out if she was still alive after Naraku's death. But... he'd rather not know and have to deal with the pain.

Maybe... maybe Kagome would take him in? He considered joining Kagura and Kanna and his head hung.

Sometimes... there are choices too difficult to make in life. How could he do this without Sango?