Notes: Obviously not how I wish things to end, but the thought occurred to me the other day, so here it is. Depressing.

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ENDINGS

Time passed, and they still traveled together.

Only for the other, though. They thought they owed each other that much.

What amused her once ceased to do so now. She wanted her own life. But she would never tell him that, after all that he had done for her.

He saw none of the qualities left of the child from long ago. And it was time for her to move on and be herself. But he would never make her, since she had never taken care of herself.

So they continued on, playing their parts.

"Let's go, Rin."

"Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama."