Mother, May I?

A series of drabbles that narrates the romantic journey of two people

Disclaimer: As much as I would love to have been the great mind behind InuYasha, I'm not. All props go to Rumiko Takahashi. This story, though, is one purely from my mind. Enjoy.


Chapter 12: Understanding You

"Lady-Mother?"

Startled, Sumire dropped the scroll as if it had seared her fingertips. "Kagome is awakening." Urgently, she gathered the remains of the package and slid them into her sleeves. Collecting herself, she returned, flaring her aura to alert Kagome to her presence.

"Ah, there you are! I was…worried."

"Were you?...I expected you to be upset."

"I was upset." She lifted her chin determinedly. "I don't belong to anyone, but-"

Quirked brow. "I beg to differ."

"But," Kagome continued pointedly, "I think I understand you now."

"…There is much about me that you could never understand, miko."

"…I wanna try."


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Word Count: 100