It was a bold move to take. I thought that last Christmas was hard when I decided to explain to everybody in the village what it was, exactly. But this was worse.
I thought it was hard giving InuYasha a present last year, seeing as my feelings for him were nothing but my own. He had nothing to return.
This was a slap in my own face from myself, because I was giving to someone I hated more than anyone else. Even more than Sesshoumaru, who had attempted to kill me. He thought it would be nice to kill a human who could do what he could not. With such said, I sense that possibly giving him this gift would be easier. At least his response would be a quick turndown along with a slash at the neck. I'd be gone from my misery as soon as I offered. In this situation, I would have to suffer the cold for quite a while.
I pulled my jacket closer to my body and stepped over a root, making sure not to mess anything up. I was never sure of this recipients residence, because the signal was not always clear. But in this case, I knew where to go on instinct. I had told my group that I had something to do on my own. The only person who might follow me would be Miroku because perverts never change. But I wouldn't have to worry about InuYasha following for whatever agenda he may have.
No, this mission belonged to me. I would give this gift away quickly and perhaps make an ally in the enemy. I'd never give up in our private battle, but I could at least use the deceased chivalry. The right thing to do… That's all I can tell myself as I step across a man made bridge over a river and slowly to a big oak tree.
"I have brought something…" My voice had grown hoarse from the cold and my struggle to find the right words. What would I do? What's worse? Being shot down or being killed?
"And what is it?" The voice was icy, but some emotion came through.
"It's just a necklace that I thought you might like… It gives good luck…" I smiled half-heartedly at the tree, noticing movement before the slender figure descended and stepped toward me.
"Thank you for the thought. You're not that bad…"
"I know, Kikyou. Merry Christmas." She took the gift from my hands, a slight smile on her face as she turned from me.
"I have no need to thank you for the gift. Luck is a fickle thing that is not found in objects."
"I don't believe in it, either. I just thought it looked nice…"
"Yes…" I could hear a smile in her voice… She was pleased, even if she refused to admit it.
Now if only I could possibly get a gift for Naraku… Then maybe our Shikon Jewel goal wouldn't be so far away.
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This is my InuYasha Christmas tribute. I'm doing this for every anime I can… Thank you for reading! Merry Christmas!