Title: Empty

Type: One-shot. Set some time after final battle with Naraku.

Rating: T

Genre: Angst. Romance.

Dedication: Jaken, because he needs love too.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sesshoumaru or Rin.

Summary: Even if you mean it with all your heart, it can still be a lie.

Notes: Crappily written. I wanted too. Yay for willpower.

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He breathes her in, knows she will not last. The chasm between youkai and human is deep, and it is impossible to cross. Even Sesshoumaru knew this law was set in stone. And try as he might, he could not break it.

"I'll be with you forever," She murmurs.

It is the first time he hears her lie, and somewhere lost inside him; he shudders.

"I'll never leave your side," She mutters.

He tries not to hear, but her words repeat themselves until he does.

"I'll always love you," She whispers.

And as Sesshoumaru kneels beside Rin's grave, he closes his eyes and this time she does not lie.