She is a part of me.  I cannot deny that.  My soul left this world and returned to fill her body.  She came back here to put right what once went terribly wrong.  I know by looking at her that she too loves him.  How could she not?  We are both the same…

   Till my body is dust 
   till my soul is no more 
   I will love you - love you 

I was so alone when he and I met.  I was convinced that my life would be nothing more than endless toil and vigilance.  I knew he posed no threat to me.  I had destroyed powerful demons and he was only a half-breed.  He was clumsy and awkward around me and for some reason I found that endearing.  I soon began to realize that we both were lonely.

   Till the sun starts to cry 
   and the moon turns to rust 
   I will love you - love you 

His human side desperately needed love and guidance.  I could give him that and we would no longer be alone.  We could have each other.

   But I need to know 
   will you stay for all time 
   forever and a day 

He promised to live with me.  If I gave him the shikon no tama he would use it to become human and stay with me always.  He promised…

   Then I’ll give my heart 
   till the end of all time 
   forever and a day 

But… He betrayed me.  He destroyed my village and everything I held dear.  He stole the jewel.  I was the jewel’s guardian.  It was my duty to stop him, no matter what I had felt for him.  I loved him and his betrayal hurt me deeper than I could handle.  It tore me apart.

I caught up to him and raised my bow and arrow.  The surprise on his face when he saw me, burned into my soul.  I couldn’t let him leave with the jewel.  It was my duty to protect it.

   And I need to know 
   will you stay for all time 
   forever and a day 

I let the arrow go, knowing it took my heart with it as it slammed into his own heart. 

   Then I’ll give my heart 
   till the end of all time 
   forever and a day 

He reached for me as his body succumbed to the enchantment.  His eyes trembled and he whispered my name.  I knew whatever purity was left in him was killed by the arrow from my heart.  He stopped breathing and went still.

This one who had been so much like me… he was gone by my own trembling hand.  With the last of my strength I hugged him.  His body was already cold and vacant.  I cried.

   Till the storms fill my eyes 
   and we touch the last time 
   I will love you - love you 

I died that day.

   I will love you - love you 

I see this one who is me… who loves him as I should have…

   I will love you - love you

I wish… 

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