Title: The Fever
Writen: 5/17/05
Word Count: 200 (double drabble)
Rating: K / K+
Notes: Non-challenge Kou/Yao.
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Lord Kougaiji was ill.
The entirety of Houtou was on edge. Well, not the she-fox, nor her harem of scientists, but the staff and soldiers were solemn. Even little Lirin was quiet, hardly eating at mealtimes.
Dokugakuji stood silent watch outside of the prince's bedroom, while Kou's personal apothecary was inside, taking care of the demon.
Ice cold water trickled between slim fingers as Yaone re-wet and wrung out the cloth she was using to try and break Kou's fever. She gently wiped at her liege's face before placing the rag across his forehead. Although he had been trying to deny it for a fortnight, the stress from dealing with the bitch, the Sanzo party and the revival of his father had caught up with him. He needed rest, and badly.
Yaone rubbed the sleep from her
eyes. She needed rest as well. Stretching out next to Kougaiji on his
large four-poster, she fell asleep listening to his heartbeat.
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When Yaone awoke, the first thing she noticed was that Kougaiji was awake.
The second thing was he was grinning at her.
"L-Lord Kougaiji!" Yaone cried, sitting up. "Are you okay?" she demanded, pressing a hand to his forehead.
"I'm fine," Kougaiji replied, leaning in to kiss his apothecary. "Absolutely fabulous"
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