AN: Blah long time to go without writing! I hope to get A Forgotten Tale of the Western Lord updated too. I mean it's plotted but I need to find that sheet…Anyways, hope you like this story. I've modded the lyrics to the way Tarja sings the song rather than what is written. Also thanks for the reviews, if I haven't mention you yet, I will get around to fixing that!

Story Twelve: Forevermore
Featuring: Kikyo
Song: Nightwish: Nemo

This is me for forever
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass

She pushed her body up from the prone position she had landed in. The demon she fought was gone. Her clothes were wet from the rain that was falling and hear hair hung limply around her face. It was beginning to stick to her as it picked up moisture. Grabbing her weapon and using it to help pull herself up, she headed towards the woods.

This is me for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline

It hurt, something hurt, and she couldn't define what was causing her pain. Huddled against the trunk of a tree, a shiver ran down her spine. Despite no longer having a true body, she still desired the warmth of a fire and dry clothes. But that wasn't going to happen. "Now I am alone, I shall walk alone, fight alone, and be so..." her voice cut off.

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

She traveled on down the road, the rain had stopped, but puddles and mud were everywhere now. Her hair had begun to dry, for which she was thankful. She already felt her appearance was too frail. She did not need to look like a wet rat as well. Perhaps the next village would be able to offer her shelter.

My flower, withered between
The pages 2 and 3
The once and forever bloom gone with my sins

She finally reached the small village. Cool brown eyes scanned the area and made out, surprisingly, a large shrine building. She made her way towards the sacred area. Before she would let herself head on she stopped and knelt in front of the altar. A little prayer couldn't hurt.

Walk the dark path
Sleep with angels
Call the past for help
Touch me with your love
And reveal to me my true name

She couldn't help but reflect on what had happened to her, it seemed like such a short while ago, but reality told otherwise. Perhaps this was the cause of that untouchable pain. Him, him and his words, his lies, his love.

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forevermore

The morning light shone through the thin shoji screen. Kikyo once again pulled herself up. Now she had a destination in mind though, she would go visit her home. Perhaps the familiarity would bring her peace. Maybe she wouldn't be so troubled, a smile flickered across her lips and she mounted the borrowed horse.

Nemo sailing home
Nemo letting go

She arrived at the village by mid-day. The sunny morning was now an overcast afternoon. The grey sky, which did not seem to suggest rain, watched over the small maiden as she made her way up the neatly swept shrine stairs.

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
All I wish is to dream again
My loving heart
Lost in the dark
For hope I'd give my everything

Oh how I wish
For soothing rain
Oh how I wish to dream again
Once and for all
And all for once
Nemo my name forevermore

The sky broke, and once again the rain poured down. Kikyo stood in the centre of the grounds, letting the chill come over her. Her face pointed up into the sky and water drops chased each other down her pale skin. Her pain wouldn't leave, when will it ever leave?

"When will I be free?"

My name forevermore…