Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure... especially for the trapped ones. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 169: Divided

"He's not angry with us," Kagome whispered.

"No," agreed Kohaku. "Why would he be?"

"Presumption?"

"No. Sesshoumaru-sama understands compassion."

Angling her flashlight so it wouldn't blind Kohaku, she joked, "Are we stuck here all night?"

"I would not mind." He reached up to trail his fingers through silver curtains. "This is warm and soft and safe."

"I think he'd let us."

After several long strokes to the underside of Sesshoumaru's jaw, Kohaku revealed, "The others will leave tomorrow, escorting the villagers home. We will follow once ShiShi's stronger."

Kagome didn't mind the division of ranks. Strange how natural it seemed.


Original Posting Date: June 30, 2020
Prompt: Curtain, suggested by Pili
Words: 100