Inevitability

by Forgotten Dark Soul

With Naraku defeated, Kagome is more than surprised when her life as a wandering miko is interrupted by an unexpected turn of events. Watch as Kagome embarks on a journey filled with loss, friendship, tragedy, and love - not necessarily in that order. A reimagining of "Unexpected Love with Someone Unexpected" told in 100-word snippets.

35. Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Listless crimson eyes peered up at Kagome, while clawed fingers unconsciously pressed into tender flesh. Kagome ignored the slight sting, but from behind her, Shippo gnashed his teeth at the injured youkai, pointedly emphasizing the unwelcome mistreatment of his mother.

Shushing Shippo, Kagome remained transfixed with Sesshomaru's gaze. With tainted whites and blue irises, she had expected Sesshomaru to fall into a demonic frenzy, but she should have known better. Intelligence and comprehension swirled within the lethargic pools; he had not and would not succumb to his baser instincts.

Blinking away the crimson, his hand relinquished its hold. "Forgive me."