**For Duncan-superfan. To return an article dedicated to me, this is for you! Enjoy! ^0^**
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Kikio sat slumped on a large rock with her chin cradled in her palm. Her deep blue eyes were low and nearly lifeless, staring at the empty street through the dim, orange glow of the street lights. Kikio glanced at the dark, starry sky, hoping to be able to guess what the possible time was, but she hadn't an idea. She knew her house, Ryoga's house, the Tendo house-- everyone was only a short distance away. But somehow she didn't have the strength to walk, nonetheless move.
Suddenly she heard voices rounding...
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