Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of whimsy... especially for the one who took a blow. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 7: Damaged Goods
"I am the son of the Great Dog General," Sesshoumaru announced with obvious pride. "The sole heir to two great inu-youkai houses."
Kagome offered a tentative smile. "Inuyasha says you'll be the next Lord of the Western Lands."
"If I so choose," he acknowledged. "It is my right; some would say my duty."
"Sounds impressive."
"It is impressive."
"But?" she prompted.
Sesshoumaru reached around the miko in his lap, slowly drawing back the flowing sleeve of his kimono, baring the stump that was all that remained of his left arm. With neither expression nor inflection, he answered, "But for this."
Original Posting Date: February 28, 2011
Prompt: N/A
Words: 100