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

Chapter 238: Cruel

That wasn't at all what he'd meant, but her assumption stirred his interest. "I am a consequence you would accept?"

Kagome's scent warmed. "Don't sound so surprised."

Sesshoumaru frowned. "The Shikon-no-Tama is known for cruel twists of fate."

"If so, I'd say it missed the mark." Bright amusement. Sweet confidence. "Maybe the Jewel was grateful?"

"To us?"

"To me. I was born with the Jewel inside me."

Sesshoumaru's thoughts stuttered. "Is that… widely known?"

She patted his hand. "You didn't know?"

"Hnn."

"My first day here, a youkai tore it from my body."

Tightening his hold, Sesshoumaru growled, "Show me."


Original Posting Date: March 19, 2021
Prompt: Born, suggested by cottie2383
Words: 100