Precious Few by Forthright [Drabble #166]
Title: Precious Few
Author: Forthright
Theme: Outlet
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Rating: PG
Words: 200
Warnings: This will eventually be added to Lord Charming, in which Sesshoumaru kidnaps an adviser.
Summary: CU. Sesshoumaru never understood why his father turned to Izayoi.
Precious Few
Sesshoumaru lay awake long into the night, holding Kagome close as he tried to put his scattered opinions back into a semblance of order. He’d never understood why his father chose a woman as an outlet for his passions. At the time, he’d cautiously approached Yuji-taichou. “Does trysting count if the partner is human?”
His mentor chuckled softly. “Yes, pup... it counts.”
“Father has lost sight of us!” Sesshoumaru bitterly accused.
“Have faith in him,” Yuji countered. “He has been good to us.”
“But, Mother...!”
“Her, too,” Yuji firmly cut in. “We three have always been first in his mind.”
▪▪▪
That was the first time Sesshoumaru realized that Yuji-taichou wasn’t simply a trusted captain. He was a full-fledged packmate, which was baffling, for they were in no way related. However, before he could ask how this could be, his mentor was called upon to investigate rumors of trespassers to the north... and never returned.
Old sorrows pressed close, so Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome closer, borrowing comfort from the sleeping woman. Hiding his face against her shoulder, he wished he could’ve asked his old confidante what he thought of her.
He could almost hear Yuji-taichou asking, “Is she first in your mind?”
Author: Forthright
Theme: Outlet
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Rating: PG
Words: 200
Warnings: This will eventually be added to Lord Charming, in which Sesshoumaru kidnaps an adviser.
Summary: CU. Sesshoumaru never understood why his father turned to Izayoi.
Precious Few
Sesshoumaru lay awake long into the night, holding Kagome close as he tried to put his scattered opinions back into a semblance of order. He’d never understood why his father chose a woman as an outlet for his passions. At the time, he’d cautiously approached Yuji-taichou. “Does trysting count if the partner is human?”
His mentor chuckled softly. “Yes, pup... it counts.”
“Father has lost sight of us!” Sesshoumaru bitterly accused.
“Have faith in him,” Yuji countered. “He has been good to us.”
“But, Mother...!”
“Her, too,” Yuji firmly cut in. “We three have always been first in his mind.”
▪▪▪
That was the first time Sesshoumaru realized that Yuji-taichou wasn’t simply a trusted captain. He was a full-fledged packmate, which was baffling, for they were in no way related. However, before he could ask how this could be, his mentor was called upon to investigate rumors of trespassers to the north... and never returned.
Old sorrows pressed close, so Sesshoumaru pulled Kagome closer, borrowing comfort from the sleeping woman. Hiding his face against her shoulder, he wished he could’ve asked his old confidante what he thought of her.
He could almost hear Yuji-taichou asking, “Is she first in your mind?”