Title: The Wolf and The Slayer
Author: Minako (minakiwi)
Theme: Better
Genre: Romance / Action
Word Count: 250
Pairing: Ayame, Kohaku
Warnings: None really
Disclaimer: I do not own these characters, Rumiko Takahashi does. I am merely making them dance to my tune.
AN: This is for vexatively, for encouraging my random strange pairing impulses.
She could remember the first time she met him. Her breath came harsh in her chest, burning in her throat. She would not cry, but she should've known better than to think that his promise had been anything more than words to comfort a scared cub; especially now that she had seen the truth. No one would look at another the way Kouga did Kagome if they didn't love them, there was no room in his heart for anyone else.
She was so upset that her senses failed to catch her attention despite the sudden rush of adrenaline as she became aware that she wasn't alone. Her heart thudded painfully in the roil of surprise and she found herself in a battle-ready crouch, her large green eyes focused on the youth before her. Her pulse raced as she took in his uniform, the slim male was dressed as a taijiya and if it were true she was very possibly breathing her last.
His eyes though, above that poison blocking mask were warm and held kindness. He hadn't taken his weapon from where it coiled gleaming at his hip, he simply stood there admiring her. As if deciding something one hand raised up and she tensed, but he simply removed the mask and smiled at her.
"My name's Kohaku."
She blushed suddenly, her own hands smoothing her white fur as she stood up and relaxed a little, her earlier hurt somehow was somehow made better by his voice.
"I'm Ayame."