A/N: For the 'Worse' theme on Dokuga's LJ comm - 100 words, no more no less. The next part of the serial "The Nightingale".
All due recognition to Hans Christian Anderson for the inspiration.
Originally posted on August 20, 2009. It won second place! :D
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Threat
The parchment lay unraveled before him, but the messenger's words were drowned out by the rushing of blood in his ears.
"There is no danger to us," Sesshoumaru said at last.
"None, except to one of your household. This clan consumes human flesh."
He nodded. She would resent him for what he had to do to protect her. Their fragile relationship couldn't take much more abuse, but the thought of the alternative solidified his resolve. "I will take care of it," he murmured, handing the parchment back with his seal at the bottom. "Naraku and the spider youkai may come."
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