Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this odd little story… especially for the one who's thwarted. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.


Chapter 53
Trimming the Tree

Kagome was invited to help with some of the more genteel preparations in the week leading up to Christmas. Sesshoumaru watched from the corner of the parlor as his mistress searched for a sturdy enough branch to support the weight of a pewter ornament. Jacques was beside her, chatting merrily while maneuvering her towards a bundle of mistletoe that 'just happened' to be hanging nearby.

I think not. Before Jacques reached his goal, there was a discreet flick, flash, and sizzle.

"Kagome, look at… eh…?" the flamboyant young man trailed off, staring in confusion at the smoldering ribbon. "N-never mind."


End Note: This story in snippets owes some of its structure to the Live Journal community 100colors, which offers a tempting palette of prompts. This particular 'perfect' drabble benefited from Color #47, Pewter. Posted on July 16, 2009, with thanks to Fenikkusuken, mine beta.