A/N: If there is any continuity confusion, please refer to Chapter 72. This was the last 'present-tense' chapter posted prior to the flashbacks.
Chapter 82
"Your friends are especially resilient, not to mention my brother is not easy to kill," he paused for a moment, considering, then continued, "rather he is too stubborn to die. Our paths will surely cross again." Sesshoumaru unexpectedly murmured.
Kagome managed a smile through her tears. The lord wasn't the sort to offer empty promises. With his words she could grasp at hope—Sesshoumaru's word was his bond, after all—and, perhaps, a little bit of faith as well.
Nodding, he slipped his hand from beneath hers and stood.
"Sleep, Miko. We'll resume our quest for them on the morrow."
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