A/N: Oh goodness . . . again, I'm amazed at the mixed responses I receive from everyone. I never expected people to actively dislike this story. On Dokuga, not to toot my own horn or anything, I've never gotten such animosity. Readers like WTR so much that I decided to post it here too. Now I'm beginning to think that was a huge mistake. If this story isn't what you're looking for, I respect that, but I'm not going to change my work. Advice is always appreciated, but I'm not a novice author and I do know what I'm doing. This is a oneshot series and it's going to stay that way. I mean, other people have oneshot series. I just don't understand why everyone seems to have such problems with mine . . .

So, this chapter is the first of the three day limit Kagutsuchi gave Kagome. Let's see what she does with it . . .

Kagome's POV

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Chapter Fourteen: First

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"I'm not sure I understand, Kagome." Chisaki's brow was furrowed, and her bright eyes were disapproving. "You want to leave the celestial realm and return home?"

No. "Yes, I do, but I need your help, Chisaki. I can't get there on my own." I didn't dare look at her directly. "Please, Chisaki. You're the only one I can ask."

The earth goddess pursed her lips. "Kagome . . . I know you've only been here for a short while, but I was certain you and Sesshoumaru were happy together."

Why did this have to be so hard? My body was trembling, and it took work to keep my voice from shaking. "I've come to realize that a god and a mortal can never truly be together. I have to end this while I have the chance. Sesshoumaru may not understand now, but I'm trying to save him."

Thankfully, Chisaki had no idea Sesshoumaru wanted to make me immortal. When she gave me a reluctant nod, it felt as if the weight of the world slid off my shoulders. I clasped one of her hands in mine and smiled brilliantly. "Thank you."

"I refuse to say you're welcome, since I do not approve of this in any way." She retracted her hand and folded her arms stubbornly across her chest. "When do you want to leave?"

I thought for a moment, and decided sooner would most likely be better. "Tomorrow evening, if that's convenient for you." It would give me time to tell Sesshoumaru goodbye, at the very least.

Chisaki sighed resignedly. "That's fine." Her piercing eyes caught mine for a moment, and she asked, "You're quite sure you want this?"

I wanted to tell Chisaki everything. I wanted to tell her how Kagutsuchi had threatened Sesshoumaru's life, and how I'd rather die than leave him. "Yes, I'm sure."

"I suppose I'll see you tomorrow evening, then." She stood and slid the door to my room open. "Kira and I are having tea on the veranda a little later today. You're welcome to join us, if you'd like."

"I'd love to. I have something to do, but after I've finished I'll meet you there."

Once she'd gone, I walked to the small writing table in the corner of my room and sat down. Pulling out a clean sheet of paper, I dipped my brush in ink and began to write.

It was a letter to Sesshoumaru, and I filled it with all the things I'd never have a chance to say.

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A/N: Shorter chapter this time, but I think I covered all the necessities.

Sorry once again for ranting. If people would actually leave reviews I could answer, I wouldn't go off in A/Ns. Also, I'd like for you readers to know what I based everyone's clothing off of for this fic ^_^ The links below will take you to a safe website where you can see what Mui and Soah, the main characters from the Bride of the Water God manwha, look like:

www . animepaper gallery /scans/ tagged /item 258945/

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