lmao, like i said i couldn't even stick to the 5+1 style i set myself. but i never could leave a story off on an unhappy ending, so here's the final part!
Disclaimer: I own neither Inuyasha nor Fire Emblem: Awakening.
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+2. never let go
When Kagome first stirred, the sun against her face was like a warm, comforting blanket. It was a feeling she wouldn't have mind basking in, but sadly it wasn't to be so. She was able to enjoy it for only a few scant moments before something—or someone, apparently—blocked it.
"Chrom, we have to do something…"
"Well, what do you propose we do?"
Control over her fingertips came first. Slowly, she was able to shift her hands, and then, tilt her head.
"Er, uh, I don't know—Oh!"
Finally, she was able to crack her eyes open—only to see the three blurred shadows looming over her. She squinted, trying to focus. It didn't really help much.
"I see you're awake now."
"Hey there…"
A hand hovered above her face—large, and gloved, its fingers giving an extra wiggle when she only stared back in confusion. A low chuckle from above had her glancing higher to find dark cobalt eyes glimmering down at her and a kind grin gracing a pale-skinned face.
Her heart skipped a beat—warmth spread from within her, a feeling she knew couldn't be blamed on the sun's rays.
"There are better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know." The grin softened and the hand's fingers wiggled once more. This time when they spoke, their words came at low, warm, encouraging whisper.
"Give me your hand."
Kagome smiled back as she took it, and as she was pulled up to a stand she tightened her grip on the hand around hers before it had a chance to slip away.
As if it would in the first place.
Chrom pulled her close and leaned his forehead against hers, eyes scouring every inch of her face, his free hand rising to gently cup her cheek. As his thumb traced her cheek he let out a shuddering breath, his eyes misting.
"Welcome back," he whispered throatily, his voice sounding thick and his words cracking. He licked his lips and his mouth quirked. "You're safe now, my love."
She was safe. Safe with him, safe in his arms, safe wrapped around each other, like they belonged.
Blinking back tears of her own, Kagome pressed her lips against her husband's, smiling as an arm wrapped around her back and tightly pressed her closer still and laughing when Lissa couldn't hold back her delighted squeal any longer.
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yo i feel you lissa lmao.
this was deliriously fun to write. thank you arans (lmao) for the prompt, and your inadvertent help to get your own prompt written hahaha. i feel really sad now that this is all up and written, but i sincerely hope you enjoyed it all!
and thank you to all who reviewed! it was really lovely to read your thoughts as i posted this, and i'm so glad you enjoyed this as well!
still taking prompts as always. gimme a pairing, and a prompt, and i'll see what i can do! ;)
RainLily
