Inuyasha, "The Unquiet Winds" ch. 5 (Kagura/Sesshomaru)
Fandom: Inuyasha
Title: The Unquiet Winds
Chapter Title: Cautious Instincts
Author: Paynesgrey
Characters: Sesshoumaru, Kagura's reincarnation (inevitable Kagura/Sesshoumaru)
Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural/Suspense
Rating: PG-13 (overall)
Universe: Canon divergence, Modern
Notes: This new serial was started to follow the themes for contests at Livejournal. This is the sixth installment, written for the "mist" theme at iy_themes.
Story Summary: Natsumi dreams of another woman's past, a woman who desperately wants to reunite with the man she loves, even if Natsumi has to suffer in the end.
When the doctor spoke to her, Natsumi felt like she was in a daze. She nodded automatically as he reminded her to take better care of herself, to get more sleep and eat a healthy diet. Finally, she sighed in relief as he gave her medication and sent her home.
As she was gathering her things, the nurse informed her that her employer had stopped by for a visit. Natsumi, of course, was shocked that it was even true. The nurse had no reason to lie, but she found herself skeptical at the news that he’d allow her to take off work as long as she liked so she could recover.
Knowing she could skip work the next day was tempting, but it made her nervous and unsure, and Natsumi planned to return to her duties anyway after a good night’s sleep.
Though, sleep seemed to elude her that night. She would have even welcomed the terrible dreams about the strange woman’s life, but Natsumi’s mind was restless, and she had this nagging feeling there was more to her employer visiting her and being so generous.
Natsumi shifted restlessly in bed, finally settling on her back and staring up at her ceiling. She bit her lip and became determined.
Tomorrow she would go into work and seek out her employer and meet him face to face. She’d find out why he visited her in the hospital; if her instincts were correct, Natsumi would see if a connection was truly there.
Title: The Unquiet Winds
Chapter Title: Cautious Instincts
Author: Paynesgrey
Characters: Sesshoumaru, Kagura's reincarnation (inevitable Kagura/Sesshoumaru)
Genre: Fantasy/Supernatural/Suspense
Rating: PG-13 (overall)
Universe: Canon divergence, Modern
Notes: This new serial was started to follow the themes for contests at Livejournal. This is the sixth installment, written for the "mist" theme at iy_themes.
Story Summary: Natsumi dreams of another woman's past, a woman who desperately wants to reunite with the man she loves, even if Natsumi has to suffer in the end.
When the doctor spoke to her, Natsumi felt like she was in a daze. She nodded automatically as he reminded her to take better care of herself, to get more sleep and eat a healthy diet. Finally, she sighed in relief as he gave her medication and sent her home.
As she was gathering her things, the nurse informed her that her employer had stopped by for a visit. Natsumi, of course, was shocked that it was even true. The nurse had no reason to lie, but she found herself skeptical at the news that he’d allow her to take off work as long as she liked so she could recover.
Knowing she could skip work the next day was tempting, but it made her nervous and unsure, and Natsumi planned to return to her duties anyway after a good night’s sleep.
Though, sleep seemed to elude her that night. She would have even welcomed the terrible dreams about the strange woman’s life, but Natsumi’s mind was restless, and she had this nagging feeling there was more to her employer visiting her and being so generous.
Natsumi shifted restlessly in bed, finally settling on her back and staring up at her ceiling. She bit her lip and became determined.
Tomorrow she would go into work and seek out her employer and meet him face to face. She’d find out why he visited her in the hospital; if her instincts were correct, Natsumi would see if a connection was truly there.