I wrote this during a short break in about 5 minutes... Not too pleased with it, but eh, it's something. XD Was listening to "Breathe In" by Frou Frou while writing this one.
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Trodden Path
Rurouni Kenshin
by D. Reed
Breathe
At night, the air cooled to more tolerable levels. The crisp relief from the summer day's heat helped take the dazed fog from his mind, and finally his sweat-soaked clothing could dry. And he wasn't taking lungfulls of muggy oxygen.
Sleeping outside was best in this weather, he determined. He'd almost broken himself of the habit of sleeping upright, sword propped from lap to shoulder in case of danger. Not that he should be too worried on this road, but just in case.
Finding a comfortable tree trunk to lean against, he plopped down at its base with a contented sigh and brushed wayward damp bangs from his forehead. Fireflies had just started to peer into the evening, and he stared – mesmerized – for several moments. Breathing deeply, he finally allowed himself a small smile in grateful reflection.
Perhaps Tomoe would allow him to take a night of relaxation from atonement.
150 words.