The Moon is Beautiful

by elevenharbor

AU - What started out as an assignment turns into an adventure that neither Kagome nor Sesshomaru expected. As they seek answers and find their way back home, they discover certain truths about each other and how a particular object binds them in more ways than one. Told in Drabble-ish series.

19. Fire and Ice

- 19. Fire and Ice -

At his brother's sudden change in demeanor, Sesshōmaru glanced at Inuyasha questioningly. "You know her?"

"Do I know her? Of course I know her! I owe her my life!"

Sesshōmaru quirked a brow at his brother's bold proclamation. "How?"

"Not literally. She was in Archery club with Kikyō. She broke the ice for me." his eyes slightly glazed at the memory. "Cute little thing. Feisty as hell too." Inuyasha chuckled, bringing himself back to the present time.

"You're partnered up with her?" He reached across to place a sympathetic hand on his brother's shoulder. "My condolences, bro."

Sesshōmaru pried his fingers off. "You bring me no comfort."

Inuyasha grinned. "Yeah, well, ya got ya work cut out for ya, that's for sure. She is tough, but passionate. Her heart is in the right place. Her mind though, keh. It's like her mind is going a million miles a minute while her pretty mouth tries to keep up."

He studied his hands, somewhat deep in thought. "Don't get me wrong, she is a smart cookie. But she is stubborn...Just like you!" Inuyasha exclaimed.

"I am well aware of that fact."

"She is fire, you are ice. Believe it or not, I think you're good for each other."

Sesshōmaru tucked a stray hair behind his ear as he donned his light jacket. He needed to get to his Feudal Era class soon.

"Your conviction is noted. However, I hate to disappoint. I do not share your same sentiments."