InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Feudal Fairytale Ficlets ❯ Fireflies ( Chapter 20 )

A/N: Initially, I wanted to take a shot at this fic. I knew that it had to be about Kikyou; the imagery is perfect. This was before I asked Botan to sign on this project, and before she sent me the first Kikyou fic she wrote. I've had my share of hurt-ness in life, but I've honestly never been betrayed by anyone. This makes it difficult for me to fully grasp Kikyou's character, and why I think so many others seem to dislike her. Well Botan, you may know Kikyou better, but I can shoot a bow and arrow better. That's one part of her that's all mine!

 

Fireflies

 

As a miko, Kikyou was taught to appreciate a firefly's understated beauty—the miracle of a creature that created its own light.

 

These days, she always felt vaguely that they were mocking her.

 

Now we're here. Now we're not. Now you see us. Now you don't.

 

Now you're loved. Now you're not.

 

Now you're dead. Now you're not.

 

Now you have your soul back. Now just a piece.

 

Now you think you've been betrayed.

 

Now you think—maybe?—you weren't.

 

Now you're dead again.

 

Sorry, just a rumor.

 

Inuyasha promised you.

 

But now you realize that nothing stays true anymore.