My dear Kagome,
I know that by sending you this letter, and not giving it to you personally, it probably makes me look like a complete coward which I am. I am a coward for not giving this to you, because I am afraid, deathly afraid of seeing the look in your eyes, and never gathering up the courage to return to you again. But I am set on returning, even if it meant leaving the way I did, with nothing to be proud of, and by letting you down once again. I know that I have been the worst father of all time to you, by not being there and by not ever giving you the support you needed while becoming into the beautiful, both inside and out, generous, kind, and magical woman you have transformed into. Seeing you again, was like a slap in the face, as if life was yelling at me, punishing me for everything I've done in life, because when I first saw you, after all those years, I couldn't believe you were the same little crybaby, the same adoring little girl that had meant everything to me, you weren't her, you had grown into a strong and independent young lady who loved and cared for everything in life that was dear to her. I just couldn't believe it. That moment, that slap, it was just a quick second, but it was as if, everything came back, and I felt like just dying for not realizing all the pain I had caused. Kagome, as hard as it is to believe, I really do not want to cause you anymore pain, and that is why I had to leave. But this time, I am returning and not when you turn 30 either, don't worry. I hope you find it in your heart to allow me to. I also want to say something else, about you and Inuyasha, at first I didn't even want you to look at him, deep down I was planning ways on how to kill him, but I saw the way you looked at him, with all that fire in your eyes, and the way you acted around him, so happy and free, it was just breathtaking how incredibly comfortable and beautiful you looked with him. And I learned how to accept the fact that you loved him, and I wasn't about to take that happiness away from you. SO here's hoping you truly find everything with him. Kagome, I might not have shown it at all with everything I've done, but I love you, and you're always going to probably hate me, but I'll always be there, no matter what, I've learned the true meaning of those words, and I'm not going to let you down anymore. Take care of your family, and especially your brother, he's something special, you should know what I mean, he's just a force that is unforgettable. Exactly like your mother, who loves you both and hopefully I can grow enough to at least reach halfway up to where she is in you're lives. I love you so much Kagome, and I'm going to fight against everything to be there and even if you don't want me to, I'll always love you. Hoping you accept me again, and to start over, I love you! Oh and Inuyasha, you're probably reading this too, so better take care of her, or I'll come after you!
Love you,
Toshio (Anthony) Rumiko
P.S. You're doll is waiting for you in your room, found her and thought she might need some one to love her, and I couldn't think of anyone with a big enough heart to, but you. Take care of her, and yourself, love you, until our next reunion, bye.
Folding the letter, Kagome took in a long shaky breath. Letting it out slowly, she felt Inuyasha's strong arms hold her tightly, supporting her not willing to let her break down. She stared at the letter, and closed her eyes, squeezing out a few defiant tears. Finally, she let out a laugh, and smiled. She glanced back at Inuyasha, and saw his curiousity. She kissed his hand and turned again to face the starry sky, feeling as if her heart had just been through hell and back, and yet somehow, it was the best experience in the world, because afterwards, that peaceful feeling of just nothingness was the perfect ending to all the drama she had just passed through.