Close to Sunrise

by Koneko-chan9

Oneshots in 100 words or less. ::He had to see her eyes, to touch her face, her lips… Only her face could save him. Blue eyes looked up in fear. Half turned to flee, she glanced at his hand holding her arm, then into his face.:: Enjoy!

6. Kohaku

Getting inspiration from Book 23 tonight! This is from right after Kohaku doesn't kill Rin or get himself killed, but escapes with Kagura. Enjoy!

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"So. Kohaku's gone again."

"I'm sorry Sango," Kagome said sheepishly. "We couldn't stop him."

"That's all right," said Sango tiredly.

'I'm just glad he's even alive,' she thought, looking out into the blood red sunset. 'Kohaku… how long can we keep playing this game?'

She pulled away from the group to clean Hiraikotsu. She sighed, whispering into the evening light.

"Kohaku… we can't keep this up forever…" she wiped the large weapon methodically. "But how is this to end…?"

A single tear ran down her face as the first star appeared.