A/N: For the 'Neck' 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 March 22, 2010. It won fourth place, which is awarded when there are more than 15 entries! :)
Recover
She sang quietly as Kikyo slept off the effects of Naraku's poison and Inuyasha dozed in the tree. The miasma had clouded her voice too - Kagome hoped that it wasn't permanent.
She rolled her neck, lifting her eyes to the dark sky. "I wish you'd wake up, Sesshoumaru."
"Hn," came the answer. "You are no longer required to sing for me."
Kagome smiled. "Well, you're still hurt," she said, her fingers ghosting over his bandaged wounds. "I suppose I can indulge you until morning."
"And beyond that?" he asked unexpectedly.
She took a breath to steady herself. "I wish I knew."
