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Prompt 9: Bittersweet

Blood. Pain. Avenge. Avenge.

Sesshomaru stalked closer to his prey, fighting to maintain control. He did not want this to be quick; he wanted his enemy to feel every moment of agony that his mate felt, that he now feels.

There will be no mercy.

He walked into the cavern that he knew held his prey, almost stumbling.

Alive! She is alive.

He took in the form of his now purified prey, the annoyed gaze of his miko, and breathed a sigh of relief, though the moment was bittersweet.

Perhaps I should revive him.

He turned his gaze to the miko when she cleared her throat.

"And what took you so long?"