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Facade

After Kouga and his wife marry she never sees them again. The jewel is gone and so is their common enemy. She thinks about it, and there's no reason to stay. She visits less often; it's been months since she's seen Inuyasha. Sango is expecting her and Miroku's second child, and through a stiff smile, she says, "You'll be here for the birth, won't you?"

Kagome's smile doesn't reach her eyes. "Of course," she lies.

The facade slips slowly from Sango's face, and she cries. She cradles her large belly in her arms. "I wish you could stay," she whispers.

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