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Close Battle (Soba Tatakai)
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The battle today was especially dire.
The demon had an insatiable ire
Against us. But the poisonous snake
Had made a very crucial mistake:
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Attacking Kagome and Inuyasha first
He struck them both with intent for the worst.
The hanyou protected the girl with his life
And for his attacks, earned the Inu's strife
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Houshi-sama threw scrolls following this occurrence
And I could but stand and watch the transference.
Venom suddenly spewed and hit my perverted monk,
Scathing the head and burning his entire trunk.
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As I saw him fall, something startling transpired,
I felt my heart wrench, and then revenge I desired.
The demon went to strike, aiming for the fallen man.
So much happened in that few second span:
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My weapon released, flying swiftly to its goal;
The serpent came closer; I could feel my soul
About to be shattered as houshi-sama looked on,
Unable to move from his injuries, but hope not gone.
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The demon was vanquished, all danger extinct.
I ran to him, wanting to feel our bodies linked
And hold him so tight; keep him from all sorts of hurt.
I clutched him, thinking, 'Stay with me you pervert.'
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My friends looked on, but I did not mind their thoughts then,
Just that houshi was safe and with me; I sent a quick "Amen"
To the gods for keeping him safe; then felt a finger start to trace
The contours of my back. Stiffening, I pulled away to look at his face.
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In his eyes I saw the man behind the mask;
The pain and sorrow; the questions he wished to ask.
I was drowning in the royal color of them, emotion
Fleeting across his face as storms in the ocean.
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I glanced away from his gaze; not being able to stand
The intensity of his stare, I drew figures in the sand.
Gathering myself again, I helped him to his feet
And he leaned against me, skin burning with heat
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Not from a fever or illness, but from his powerful form
Pressing against my body, like I was caught in a storm.
Back in the hut I cleaned his injuries, almost shedding a tear
From relief, but then a familiar sensation occurred on my rear.
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Looking back I suppose clobbering him with my fist
Was not the best for his wounds, but I was pissed
And he shouldn't have groped me; but that's no surprise.
Someday I'll learn to always be aware when he's by my thighs.
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I quiet down a bit, anger dissipating as I remember my worry.
Just thinking he was gone sends my heart into a flurry.
I need to be more careful; one more incident like that day
And they'll surely know; it's something I cannot yet betray.
Hope you like it! I have Miroku's all in my head so it should be up within a week or so! Keep reviewing please-I love them all.
Rebecca Ashley