Scarred Heart (Kenshin/Inuyasha Xover)

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They're walking in the forest, again. The silence between them was almost too much. Kenshin wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to talk about. He guessed he could ask her about the man, and how she knew him--- No, that would be rude; That it would.

"Miss Kagome?" He looked over at her.

"Yes?"

"The item you took with you, what was it?" He asked. She blinked at him, before she understood what he meant and smiled.

"It was herb paste. It is used to heal wounds, restore energy, and even numb the pain. It is one of the highest brands and is made of only the best herbs." She told him. "I knew Hojo would have it. He takes great pride in his family store. Though it has not been around for very long." She did not tell him the real truth. Yes, Hojo and his family treasure their store. They will treasure it for over 100 years. She should know, in the future Hojo will drop by many times with their family's items, trying to cure her 'sicknesses'. He only brought the best. Kenshin didn't know-- So he just nodded his head in understanding, unaware of the secrets the blue-eyed woman has.

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It was now night time. Kenshin stared at the campfire, watching it flicker and move. The heat warmed him, and he felt a little more relaxed. He looked over at the girl sitting beside him. She was gazing at the stars once again. Why does she find it so alluring? Only she knew the answer, and he was not so rude as to ask her of her personal preferences.

"What do you think about it?" She asked, bringing her eyes down, to look at him. He blinked, slightly confused at her question. "About the moon. What do you think of it?" She restated her question so he would understand.

"Well, I believe it is big, round, and is great light at night; That it is." He told her. She started to laugh. She laughed and laughed, until she started to shed tears and hold her sides. He looked at her confused. Did he say something wrong? After her laughter finally died down, she spoke again, smiling.

"It's just like you to say something like that." She told him. "Would you like to know what I think?" He nodded, wanting to know her opinion.

"I think it's lonely." She told him. He raised a delicate eyebrow and gazed up at the rounded object above them. "It must be. Space is a lonely place. So quiet, and void of any sound. I also believe it is jealous. The only thing it can see is the Earth, which is bigger, and full of life. While it has nothing. No people, no sound, no plants, only craters. The only visitors it has are rocks, and all they do is bash its surface, causing such wounds that they can be seen from here. It porously reveals its scars to the earth, to show us its sorrow." She sighed. "I believe it is sad, and lonely, yet is very kind and caring. It uses its sadness, and brightens the way for us at night. From the moment it rises, till the time for it to set. It is proud, but lonely. It is cold, yet kind. It is sad, for it does not know the touch of others." She closed her eyes. "That is what I think." She told him, smiling sadly.

"Miss Kagome..." He whispered, looking at the kind and gently woman sitting beside him. He was touched at her soft words. She lowered her head, and after several moments tears started to weld into her eyes. Why was she so sad?

"Sesshomaru..." She whispered, so soft he almost didn't catch it.

He looked at her saddened expression, the tears were gone, but he knew she was still distraught. Is that why she looks at the moon every night? Does it remind her of him-- This-- Sesshomaru? His eyes softened. He must be someone special, for her to have such love in her eyes.