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It's simpler than it looks, but I can't tell it all.
I'm always putting what I want to say away in my pocket.
- I Am by Hitomi
Chapter 7: Between a Miko and a Youkai
The Miko arrived much the same way as she had the last time he'd watched the well, in a faint blue light that erupted from its depths and singed the air with the scent of purity and magic. Once it dissipated she climbed her way up the side of the well and tossed her obnoxiously large, yellow pack over the edge before she followed it, breathing heavily. The only difference was that this time his hanyou brother was not here to greet her, nor was any other member of her party.
That would only make his purpose being here that much easier.
He watched her as she looked around the clearing, admiring her surroundings calmly until her eyes fell on him. He noted the way a slight scent of fear emanated from her person when his golden orbs first met her sapphire, before it faded back to a controlled calm.
'Interesting.'
He watched as she pushed herself slowly off the lip of the well, standing. Her eyes never left his person as she did. She was cautious, putting herself on level grounds with him without taking a dominant stance.
'Intelligent, onna.'
"Can I help you Sesshomaru-sama?" Her question was soft, but he had heard the curious note in it. He stepped out from beneath the trees slowly, revealing himself completely.
"This Sesshomaru… has a proposal for you, Miko." He replied.
The Taiyoukai moved quickly, surprising her when he appeared before her, making a point when he did. If he wanted her dead, it would be easy.
He held her complete attention then, and he knew she understood.
The same metallic scent that he had caught weeks ago clung to her now. The scent burnt his nose and left an unpleasant taste in his mouth, but he resisted the urge move away from her in response. It wouldn't do to negate the point he had just made.
"The hanyou is too week to defeat Naraku on his own."
She opened her mouth to protest, but paused before the words could slip from her tongue when he narrowed his eyes.
"However, because of you, he seems to be able to detect his location, better than I. Rather than going through the trouble of holding you captive… "
Another look silenced her as she moved to speak up again and he waited until she backed down, her lips forming a thin line as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"I purpose that our groups join forces until Naraku is found and defeated."
Her azure eyes widened slightly in surprise.
"W-what?" she questioned, unsure of how to respond.
"You will take this proposal to my hanyou half-brother and bring me his response in three days. I will meet you here, at midnight, beneath the cover of the new moon."
With that he turned and walked back into the forest, leaving a stunned and confused Miko to stare after him.
Vocabulary: hanyou – half demon, onna – woman, sama – Lord or Master, Taiyoukai – demon lord, miko – priestess
A/N: Words: 485;Well, I hope you liked it! It may take me a while to update because I have some final papers, projects, and exams to work on over the next couple of weeks, but I will post when I can! Happy belated Thanksgiving to those of you that celebrate it! Please review? –HM11
