A/N: I own nothing. I don't profit from this story.
2. I Will Be Stronger
Double 100 Word Drabble
Characters: Shippou, Rin
Rating: K+
Genre: Uh…not really much of a genre here, unless you'd count Friendship as one?
Song: Waving Flag by K'naan
ooooOOOoooo
When I get older, I will be stronger;
they'll call me freedom.
ooooOOOoooo
He always watched his friends with pride and jealousy in his heart.
The kitsune was young and weak. He could not slay a demon with one shot of an arrow or one swift kick. He could not travel fast and far, could not even avenge his father by himself.
He lay on the grass, the stars hanging above him.
When he is older, he will reach those stars. He will be the kind of youkai to make his father proud.
But for now, he watches with empty hands and a proud, jealous heart; wishing for time to pass by faster.
ooooOOOoooo
She admired him.
She watched him when he caught food for her. Watched him as he soothed scratches on her arms and chin.
When she grows up, she will be just like he is: strong, proud, calm and cool.
But for now, she watches him. She mimics his movements and his words in her mind. She touches his silver hair before she sleeps and she knows that she will rest soundly. Because with him, she is safe.
She waits for the day when she will rescue him the way he did her. Until then, she waits to grow stronger. Someday…