Title: Wooden Nickels

Genre: snark

Rating: G

Word count: 200

Wooden Nickels

After the defeat of Naraku, Monk and Taijya, with Fire-Cat and Kitsune in tow, struck out to begin their lives anew. They had less than nothing, but were willing to work hard, sleep sound, and most importantly live well.

Alas, the same could not be said of the Miko and Hanyou who skipped merrily into the depths of an old dry well. Ready to begin their lives, a modern life, away from hardship, prejudice, conflict, and war.

The first six months were pleasant, and the Miko's family was delighted to have the devoted pair. But as the months turned into a year, and then another, their welcome became a little strained.

The Hanyou was uneducated and bored and the Miko was a termagant and a nag. Neither had useful skills, unless one counted the ability to love each other utterly.

And so, they were very happy.

That is, until one day when the lights flickered and the appliances ceased their buzzing. The Hanyou tried in vain, fighting valiantly as he fought bitter foes in the past, but to no avail.

For whilst a love might transcend time it cannot pay the electric bill.