Hey again! Now usually I don't write stories like these (angst), but this idea has been floating in my head for a while and it's been an absolute hellhole trying to update The Legend of Kagome, so I FINALLY wrote the chapter. Enjoy!

Disclaimer- I really don't own anything, so if you sue, I doubt you'll get much.

I haven't decided if to name the story "Will you forget me?", "Paper Flowers", "Haunted", or "Return to me, Salvation". In the meantime, I'm calling it "Will you forget me?", but please vote for the title. Polls will be open until the fifth chapter.

By the way, this story is entirely in Kagome's POV.

Will you forget me?

Chapter One: Reflections

I released my arrow, and watched it fly towards Naraku. It hit him right in the chest and for a moment, Naraku's eyes went blank. Inuyasha, who was thrown onto the floor due to his wounds gasped and tried to stand up. I kneeled besides him and gently pushed him back onto the floor.

We both watched in horror and utter amazement as Naraku was burned alive before our eyes. His palace began to vanish and Kagura along with Kanna, who was laying on the floor, dead, became ashes. It seemed the whole world was getting rid of a heavy burden.

I cried. Just cried. Cried and cried, tears spilling like two rivers through my face. Miroku limped towards us, wincing in pain. He had been heavily poisoned by Naraku's bugs, while he had tried to suck in his void a demon that had attacked Sango. All for nothing. . .

Yes, Sango was dead, though, it was easier to say it in my mind that aloud. As expected, Kohaku was there, still controlled by the shard. She had whispered words of comfort to his brother, they has hugged and cried together. But Sango had to kill him, and so she did. Actually, Sango killed Kohaku and Kohaku killed Sango at the same time. We hadn't had the time to give them a proper burial. But before she died, she had sworn loyalty to Kirara, who was now mine.

But what most hurt was Shippou's death. The young kitsune had been caught off guard.

Now, with two humans and a hanyou, our team was smaller than ever. Though, certainly not insignificant.

So many memories, so many adventures. And Naraku had certainly not taken that away from us. We still had our hearts and our pride.

Damn the jewel! Damn everything that has to do with it!

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I sighed. Kaede had been shocked at the news. Six had left, four had arrived.

"There child, all done."

"Thank you, Kaede", I said, as I inspected the cuts at my arms for myself.

"Naraku drained all of you to your limits. How did you pull it off?"

I paused. How did we pull it off?

"Determination and friendship.", I said. I looked at her and she smiled.

"Very well, then. Call for Miroku. I need to inspect that void of his.", she trailed off.

I sighed again, and left the hut.

"Miroku, your turn."

He just nodded and left.

I looked around. Inuyasha. . . he hadn't shown up since the battle with Naraku. Of course, I already knew what was keeping him.

A/N: C'mon, I'll give you three guesses!

"Kikyo.", I whispered. The name was acid to my mouth.

Yes, he was with HER. The miko that has captured his hear long, long ago. I had already figured out that I was indeed just a shard detector. I heard footsteps and I took my bow out.

"Who's there?!"

To my disgust, it was Kikyo. But indeed, she was not alone.

"Inuyasha?!"

He came behind her, in his demon form. Red eyes and purple stripes beneath his eyes. I aimed.

"Relax, darling. We're just here for the jewel. And if you resist," she nodded towards Inuyasha," I'm sure Inuyasha will find ways to convince you."

"You filthy."

"Tsk, tsk, Kagome. Don't go swearing at me", she grinned and pretended to pout.

I looked around, trying to spot an open space between the sea of soul collectors. Kikyo noticed.

"Now, you're not thinking of escaping are you?" Inuyasha moved in closer to me.

I ran. Just ran. I could hear Kikyo laughing her head off and Inuyasha racing after me. I panted and tried to regain my normal breathing, but it seemed almost impossible. Before long, Inuyasha had caught up on me. He tackled my legs and I feel in the floor. I kicked and screamed and wiggled my arms around, trying to pry him off of me. But it seemed impossible.

"Stop moving, wench. I just want the jewel. . ."

He ripped the hem of my shirt off and took the jewel. I screamed, trying to push his hands back. He just laughed at me, not his usual laughing, but an evil one. I whimpered on fright. I was scared. Scared and lost. His red eyes were the last thing I saw before I was thrown onto the dark.

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I opened my eyes. I was Keade's hut. Figures. . .

"Child, what happened to you?!" I could hear Kaede rushing towards me.

"Inuyasha and Kikyo. . .Inuyasha wasn't himself,he was a demon and Kikyo, she stole the jewel!"

I whimpered and held Kaede close, I allowed myself to cry for one last time. . .

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

One Year Later

"Please, Kaede, tie my hair like Kikyo's!"

"Alright, I'll show you."

Kaede styled my hair, as I watched closely.

No longer was I the innocent girl from the past, but a young woman. My eyes were cold, my heart was locked away, and my soul was in deep slumber. I had improved my aiming and Kaede had shown me how to be a healer. She had taught me how to posses living beings, to transfigurate objects, and much more. I was going into the world, going to help people in need, and get my revenge.

"There, all done child."

She looked at me and smiled.

"It's uncanny how much you look like Kikyo, Kagome-Chan."

"That's what I want."

"Kagome, are you sure you want to do this? You could always stay here in the village with me."

"Thank you, Kaede, but this is something I must do for myself."

"I understand."

I went outside, my chocolate eyes searching the background. The miko outfit Kaede had lent me whipped in the wind. I put on my sandals and mounted Kirara.

"You will come back to visit, ne?"

"Of course, Kaede! I'm not going away forever!"

I motioned Kirara to leave and I made to travel into the nearest village that needed my help.

I know it's really short, but it's just one-shot. Tell me if I should continue writing this story.

~Fourth Child of Destiny~