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Memoir of Kohaku
Why were we so blind Anue? To think that we could remain the same forever. We know different now. And after it all,we still hurt,you and I. We both still feel it all. The pain and suffering. We regret our mistakes. Most of all, I regret not having what we used to have. Everything was so simple back then. Look at the complicated web now Anue. Just like a spider. I want to remember,I want to remember everything,but...I'm just not sure anymore. I'm not sure how to go on living. Can you even consider this living,being a puppet for a monster? I'm not living,and as such,I shouldn't remain here but...
Bonds of a Lifetime
Ch.2 To Go On Living
A crowd had gathered to see the slayers off. Most of the villagers were mingling with the slayers,wishing them good luck and a safe return home. A small girl with bouncing pig-tails and a bright smile ran up to Kohaku.
"Kohaku-Kun!" She called hugging him around the waist.
"Your going to go slay the demon! Aren't you excited?" The small child asked. Kohaku just nodded slightly. The small child pulled away and looked up at him curiously.
"I am nervous more so." He said,giving his weapon a test swing.
"Ah,if it isn't Kohaku. And what's this? Little Kohana,there you are!" Said an elderly man ,stepping out of the crowd,his wife at his side.
"Kisho-San,Nami-San," Kohaku said bowing, "How are you." Kohaku stopped bowing and stood up-right.
"Ah,Kohaku. Our little Kohaku,all grown up and going to his first slaying. Do bring something back for us. We want to see your accomplishments. And great ones they shall be!" The elderly man said. Kohaku just smiled and nodded his head.
"All Demon Slayers Ready?" There was a yell.
"Oh,your leaving Kohaku-kun. When you get back,come see me. I want to hear all about your adventure!" Kohana said to him,hugging him one last time before disappearing back into the crowd.
"Ah yes,you come see us to,Kohaku. We'll have a victory dinner for all of the slayers." Nami spoke for the first time. They waved as they too disappeared into the crowd. All of the people that had been talking to the demon slayers now cleared off and moved to stand back with the rest of the crowd.
"Let's move out!" Kohaku's father called from where he was seated on his horse. Kohaku mounted a horse,along with some of the other demon slayers. Beside his was Sango's.
"Are you ready Kohaku?" She asked,on her shoulder,Kilala meowed at him.
"Yeah. As ready as I could be." He replied.
"Goodbye Kohaku-kun! Come back safely!" A small voice cried out. Kohaku looked back to see Kohana waving goodbye wildly at him. The elderly couple was waving,theres were strokes instead of wild choppy motions. Kohaku waved make as he "he-yawed" his horse to keep up with Sango's and the other slayers.
On that day you left,I just waved good bye as usual
As if we were to meet again in this city
I don't remember much about that day. The day we left the village to go slay the demon. Even this memory is vivid,but it's the only thing that proves that I was there,that those people knew me,that I knew them. That day that I left,none of us knew that we wouldn't return,we wouldn't see each other,ever again. If I could only turn back time. To where Kisho-San and Nami-San would make that dinner,and I would tell Kohana the story of the slaying. But I can't,because that would be an alternate reality. That world doesn't exist.
To Believe in love is to not lose myself
Until my wish comes true,I'll remain with a smile
and look at the stars,praying,and will be there
I do believe in love,but the dead should not feel love,from anyone. Who's to say I feel love,even now. To say I didn't would be a lie. Whenever I have these memories,I have a rush of feelings. I loved these people. Kisho,Nami,little Kohana,Sango,everyone in the village,had a special place within my heart. But,we're all dead now. And the only one that is alive,is Anue,my Anue. And I even cause pain for her. I wish that I didn't cause her so much pain,hurt her so much. I look at the stars and wonder if she's worrying about me,thinking about me,like I think about her. I worry for her. She wishes to hold onto me,to keep me here. She wants a dead one,to live.
I want to be the sky for you
Even enveloping all of your pains
Whenever I look up,I want to feel
That I'm not alone even if I'm far away
Let there be a place I can return to
I want be there for you,Anue. I want to help you,I don't want you to suffer anymore. I don't want to feel alone anymore. I don't want you to feel alone either. I want you to be able to look at the sky,and remember me,not for what I am now,but what I was like before I changed. Before I became a dead one. Before Naraku was a part of our lives. I want to remember everything,but I know that it will hurt. It might even hurt you,more than it will hurt me,to remember our dead comrades.
I'm still living happily in this city without you
Because I feel that that's the one thing I can do now
I'm still living though. As happily as I know how. I'm without you,Anue,I'm alone here. But living for you,is only a small price to pay. I realize,that the shard in my back is the only thing keeping me alive,but,if staying alive will make you happy,I'll do it. I'd die for you,Anue,but,I'd live for you also.
There's a hidden meaning to all things that happen
I hope you'll remain yourself even if your dream begins to vanish
Because I'll always be here
There's something more,to why I'm still here,why our village was destroyed. There's a reason why we were separated,why our lives turned out like this. I just hope that I can go back to how I was before. My dreams are gone,replaced by the challenge of living. I want you to stay the same though,Anue. I'm always here,even when you think I'm not,I am. I'm with you always Anue.
It's okay even if you're not strong enough to erase all tears
After you rest your tired heart
Wish for a better tomorrow and fall asleep
Like the young children
I know that I'm not strong emotionally. I know your not either. I know your heart hurts,just as mine does. It's funny isn't it,my heart shouldn't beat. Yet,it does. It tightens and constricts until I overflow,then...nothing. Anue,do you wish like I do,for something different to happen? I wish for something better to happen,for a better day. I wish that you are happy,and that I could see you again. Maybe I'm being petty,wishing for a foolish idea. For a false hope,something a child would do don't you think Anue? To wish for something thats naught but a dream. Reality,is so cruel.
This vast world is connected
The white clouds will flow and turn into wind to reach you
All of us are still connected though,Anue. You and I,even our comrades. Even in death,we all still remain connected,through this vast world,everyone is a part of one another. The earth moves in a circle,but until you look at the sky,the clouds..You don't realize it. And with that thought,our minds become free as the wind,turning and twisting,taking in more information..And it's mind blowing,to think about how we are all connected. One part of a whole.
Will my voice reach you?
I couldn't say those overflowing feelings for you
I want to be the sky for you'll
Even enveloping all of your pains
Whenever I look up,I want to feel
That I'm not alone even if I'm far away
Back before all of this mess started, I didn't tell anyone how much they meant to me. I regret it,so much,now. I want to be there for you always,Anue. I want to help you. I'll show you,your not alone,and no matter how much I feel that I'm alone,I'm not. Because your here,your still with me,a part of me...Always,Anue.
Let there be a place I can return to
Let there be a place I can return to
I know now,that the village is gone. Our home,was destroyed. The only place we can return to that would feel like home,would be wherever you are. Where we are together. We can return to each other,Anue. One day,I'll be free from Naraku,and you and I will be together once again,Anue. Just you and I.
Okie!Chapter 2 is done! R&R everyone! Tell me what you think! About 3 more chapters left. Next is Sango again!
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