Autumn, post Jinchuu's arc. Chapter 31: Once upon a time, a monster was living by itself in a cave, until spring comes, and the world came to life. The monster let itself being carried by the flow of time, as its cold, lonely heart being warmed by the spring's heat. But, spring left, and the monster realized it was a fool for being greedy. But yet, it was content to be a fool.
Rated: T - English - Adventure/Angst - Chapters: 32 - Words: 83,508 - Reviews: 87 - Favs: 26 - Follows: 25 - Updated: 8/12 - Published: 6/23/2003 - Kaoru, Kenshin