Sixty-Six.

The cavern looked completely thrashed. The walls were covered in scratches, dark drops of blood splattered everywhere on the ground, and the acrid smell of burning acid lingered in the air like humidity after a storm.

Deeply worried, Kagome went to take a step inside, but just then a low threatening growl coming from the depths of the cave shook the stone. Sesshoumaru's tiny hand instantly grabbed the hem of her sleeve, keeping her from moving further.

"Do not be foolish, miko", the former inuyoukai murmured without malice. "Wait."

"Wait for what?" She hissed, uneasy.

It came from the shadows.

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(100 words.)