Title: The End is Near
Rating: PG
Genre: Angst
Pairings: It could be seen as implied Miroku/Sango or Miroku/Inuyasha. (You'll see when you read it)
Word Count: 112
Summary: He knows he does not have much time.

Walking along the pathway, he clutched the rings of his shakujo tightly to keep them from making any noise. As he reached a clearing, he settled against the grass and tried to calm himself.

Taking a deep breath, he purposely closed his eyes to avoid gazing at the cloth covered hand. Lately, it had begun to bother him more than he would have liked. He knew it would not be long before his time was gone.

He only wished that he would be able to spare his companions any pain. His thoughts were broken by the rustling of leaves to his side. Perhaps the flash of red had only been his imagination.