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Scientific Method
Chapter 8
State of Matter
Kagome was as close as she could be to the Daiyoukai without actually touching him while lying in her sleeping bag. It was strange to be so near and know she couldn't reach out for warmth or comfort in any way because it was just too dangerous. He would maim her.
The young miko took a deep breath and released it slowly. She had woken up but a few minutes ago and already she was very aware of her shivering body. It was so cold outside of her bag that it made her nose hurt. It must have rained during the night and winter was definitely near. She couldn't stop thinking about the cold.
"Do you know what becomes of the mist when it melts?" asked Kagome in a whisper as she stared at the mist dancing around their forms. It didn't even shy away from the remains of the fire.
"It becomes water," said Sesshomaru evenly, his eyes closed.
A smile appeared on her lips. "It's a process called condensation. Did you know water can turn into mist too?" she asked with a smirk.
Sesshomaru opened one eye and, after glaring for a moment, closed it again.
"It's called vaporization and it needs heat," she said and turned in her sleeping bag so she was facing the treetops. "You can also turn a solid into a gas or a gas into a solid. There's even another state, plasma, but that one exists only at very extreme conditions."
Sesshomaru took the bait. He opened his right eye again and it fell on her inquiringly.
"So when the snow melts, what does it become?" Kagome asked, diverting the topic with a knowing smile.
Sesshomaru eyed her through narrowed eyes, "Water."
"Nope," Kagome said with a wide grin, "It becomes spring."
To be continued…
AN: Maybe some of you have seen Fruits Basket and recognize the final line. It's from Hatori's story.