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Title: The Nexus of Satisfaction
Author: Gladiel
Series: Inuyasha
Genre: General
Rating: PG
Word-count: 284
Summary: Winter mornings aren't always cold.
THE NEXUS OF
SATISFACTION
chapter seventeen
aftermath.
She drifted in and out of consciousness; she found reality a fleeting thing. She felt distressed by her inability to understand her surroundings. She saw blank shapes of faces, heard encouragement and voices. She was surrounded by a variety of identities wherein she recognized the presence of both children and adults.
The atmosphere in the room was very heavy, filled with worry and anxiety, anger and disbelief. Kagome felt this, but she wasn't the only one who did.
"Everyone, leave," said a commanding tone. By chance she was at the border of consciousness when the command was issued. Kagome recognized the voice; it was familiar. In her current state, however, she was lost as to who it exactly was.
She assumed everyone recognized the authority of the owner and Kagome felt motion. Soon, movement was almost absent. She heard the ruffling of clothing and felt someone sit so near her.
A sense of security flooded her; it felt so good, so relaxing. It demanded for silence and stillness, both of which she was too willing to offer.
"Woman," the voice addressed her. "You have chosen a queer lot of companions. They show naked concern, both on their faces and their actions, but lack the common sense on the basics of medical help."
The voice paused for a short moment before continuing, "They were a crowding bunch of fools."
And you were the only one with the sense to drive them away, she wanted to say. Her throat refused to give in to her wishes and no voice came out to continue the lingering conversation.
Whoever it was, his voice was cold like the early winter mornings, but oddly enough it
filled her with warmth.
chapter seventeen end.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: theme #76: who; entitled 'Aftermath'.
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