Chapter 8- Don't be sad anymore, Mister

Her final words before her voice finally gave up on her were 'Good night, my angel.. Now it's time to dream..'

She continued humming until she gave way to exhaustion.

He remembers that night as vividly as if it was only yesterday. Not only was it because it was the day that his pup was taken so brutally away from him but it also a testament as to how brave she was.

She faced his Youkai bravely and head on. She managed to get him to recognize her that day, a fearless female who was able to stand up to him.

He was so lost in his musings that didn't realize that he was looking at her doodles on the sand and listening to her little girl chatter. For some reason, he felt compelled to pay attention to her.

"This one is our cat, Sushi. He loves to be petted on the tummy and he purrs like crazy. He also loves dogs for some weird reason."

"Your cat loves dogs?" Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at this.

"Yes! Isn't he cute When he sees a dog, he goes up to them and tries to give them a bath!" The little girl giggled.

"Hn."

The little girl turned to him with appraising eyes. She stood up and dusted her hands off her skirts. She smoothed her shirt and stood in front of Sesshoumaru.

"You know, Mister. You look like a dog." She stated in a matter-of-fact voice.

Sesshoumaru was so surprised that he couldn't react in time when the little girl took his hand and put a shell in his palm.

"There, don't be sad anymore. This is a magic shell that my Mommy gave me. She said it will take away all the hurt. I don't need it because I am strong. I don't cry anymore even though Mommy went away. I have Jii-chan and Sushi."

There was a honk that and the little girl turned and ran up the beach. She waved back to Sesshoumaru who was still dumbfounded that a little girl thought herself stronger than him.

"Don't be sad anymore, Mister! I'm sure whoever you are waiting for will come back soon! Goodbye!" she cried over happily to him.

What a strange little girl indeed. Plain and ordinary she may be but very perceptive of the emotions around her.

"Empathic." He murmured. "Just like her.."

He remembered back then how she tried to comfort him.

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