Catalyst

by Fyuu

She was a catalyst for change, created for the sole purpose of bringing it about. And seeing that young boy and knowing what fate had dictated as his path, her heart could not help but bleat for he who saw things so clearly in black and white. And so she chooses to be a catalyst one last time… perhaps changing her own fate in the process. Kagome/Shinobu Sensui Drabble Story.

54. Chapter 54

It was with slow controlled movements that he placed the black tape down between the stacks of papers and various rubber stamps. Through dark narrowed eyes he observed the nervous 'teen' and he couldn't help but find himself internally amused as the other male returned his gaze with barely veiled apprehension. He watched in almost twisted glee as the younger looking male reached to take the tape from him, Shinobu, with quick efficiency had the Spirit World prince's wrist pinned beneath his hand. To add emphasis, to ensure there would be no miscommunication between the two of them, he leaned forward until he was nearly nose to nose with the God not speaking until honey colored eyes met his own. "Understand Koenma the only reason humanity does not suffer my wrath is because of one Higurashi Kagome. Should anything befall her I cannot make good on any promise pertaining to humanities continued existence. Have I made myself clear?"

"You!... You would kill so many innocence to save one woman?" The utter lack of belief in the prince's face had Shinobu's lips tugging up at the corners.

"Correction I will kill, no obliterate, all those twisted tainted wretches to save one innocent." The gravity of the comment had comprehension slowly flooding Koenma's face.

"You're serious!"

"Of course I am, have you known me to ever be anything but?" With little more than a glimpse back Shinobu turned to leave, his parting words barely making their way back to the prince, though their impact was palpable. "If she dies, humanity is forfeit."