9—Reflex

Sesshomaru had always prided himself on his excellent reflexes.

This time it had saved Rin's life.

Sesshomaru paused the deadly upswing of his sword.

It was centimeters from Rin's back. The girl hadn't even noticed, too intent on studying the small gash on Kagome's leg.

Kagome was frozen, eyes on Sesshomaru's lethal blade.

"What's your name?" Rin asked excitedly.

"Kagome," Kagome replied carefully.

"Kagome-chan," she tested before giving a huge smile. "If your leg hurts I can ask Sesshomaru-sama to fix it and maybe he will!"

By the time Rin had turned her head, Sesshomaru's sword was nowhere in sight.