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Chapter 3: Sorrow

To her surprise, Kikyo was standing in front of her.

Kagome, I would like to speak to you.

Kagome visibly stiffened. What does she want with me? Did I do something wrong?

Kikyo took a step closer to her. "I heard what you said last night," she spoke, her words lacking emotion. "Your insight on was absurd. I was brought back to life with the emotions I left with. I felt hate, agony, betrayal. So when I was awoken, these are the only emotions that I carried."

She paused looking at Kagome directly in the eyes. "That's why you should understand that my actions towards you and Inuyasha were because of that."

Kagome frowned. "That shouldn't be your excuse Kikyo," Kagome said. "Even after I told you about Naraku, you still tried to kill Inuyasha. You also stole the jewel shards that I carried and gave them to Naraku! You almost killed Inuyasha and me!" Kagome shouted.

Just like that Kikyo snapped. Her usual calm demeanor was broken. Her eyes widened with anger. "It isn't an excuse!" She took a step towards Kagome. "I didn't kill you even though I could have! I knew Inuyasha would save you! I took the jewel shards from you because I have a plan to destroy Naraku! I'm not trying to kill Inuyasha anymore! I still love him! How would you feel if someone you love, doesn't feel the same way anymore?! How would you feel if you were being replaced!?" Kikyo notched an arrow and sent it whirling towards Kagome. It latched onto the sleeve of the school uniform, pinning Kagome to the tree, unscathed. Kagome's eyes widened in terror.

"You have no idea what I have been through! Our love has been torn apart by Naraku. I died with emotional and physical agony. Then I was raised back from the dead still feeling the pain!" She clutched at her chest. "I know I will not live for much longer. I can't keep sustaining this body." Her eyes were rimmed with tears. "I wanted to be able to heal his heart from all the pain he has been through. But someone has already done so. Even his face has a certain softness that I've never seen before." She picked up her bow and stared at it longingly.

"I've only wanted to kill Inuyasha because I don't want to be lonely. My mind wasn't right at the time. I've been lonely most of my life until I met him. I didn't want to be lonely. I knew I couldn't stay alive, because I was already dead. But… but all I long for now, is his happiness." She looked up at Kagome. "But I now know it has already been brought to him." She smiled a bittersweet smile at Kagome. "I want to leave this world with no regrets. I hope you can forgive me for all that I've done."

Kagome nodded and spoke "Of course Kikyo, I never… knew. I misunderstood you. I'm sorry for… everything." Kikyo smiled a real smile. It was free of all the hate and despair she endured. It was warm and accepting.

"Kagome, you have nothing to apologize for. When the time comes, I will be able to leave this world in peace. Our next meet will, probably be our last. My only wish… is for you to finish, what I have started." With that, Kikyo turned around and walked away, her soul collectors trailing behind her.

Kagome eyes continuously spilled tears. I will Kikyo. Kagome took the arrow out of her sleeve. She clenched it tight, in the palm of her hand. I will.

A/N: Hope you guys liked it. I know, it was a bittersweet chapter, but I thought it was fitting. Review some more please!