Fandom: Inuyasha
Title: Absurd Distractions
Author: Paynesgrey
Chapter Title: 15: Culmination
Characters: Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshoumaru
Genre: Humor/Friendship
Word Count: 250
Rated: PG
Universe: CU, post-series
Notes: This is a friendship fic. There will be implications toward the Inuyasha/Kagome ship; however, this serialization will focus on the growing friendship between Kagome and Sesshoumaru, whether Sesshoumaru likes it or not. It's supposed to be a little cracky and fun, and it'll revolve around prompts in various LJ communities. This prompt, "optimism" was written for
iyfic_contest.
Summary: Out of boredom, Kagome rudely begins to meddle in Sesshoumaru's personal life.
Absurd Distractions
Chapter Fifteen: Culmination
Kagome wasn’t exactly feeling optimistic about traveling with Sesshoumaru anymore. The sun was already setting, and she was getting tired from walking. Unfortunately for her, Sesshoumaru coldly refused her the chance to rest on many occasions.
Her thoughts were frenetic with paranoia and suspicion, and she was on edge since Sesshoumaru mentioned they would be meeting the fire youkai. As usual, Sesshoumaru was cryptic about any information regarding this youkai, and Kagome could only fear the worst on how well he would end up receiving them.
Sesshoumaru stopped abruptly on the dirt path they were walking, out in the open with a cluster of trees on both sides of them. Kagome sighed heavily. “Thank, Kami!” she said breathlessly, but after she stretched her arms and legs, she looked up to see Sesshoumaru tense, sniffing the air and sweeping the area with a cool, calculated gaze.
“Uh oh,” Kagome said immediately, but Sesshoumaru glared at her to be silent. Kagome’s jaw shut audibly, and she felt the hair on the back of her neck stand up. Her senses flared, but more importantly, she could detect youki coming upon them fast. The youki wasn’t as all-encompassing and familiar as Sesshoumaru’s. No. This was multiple levels of power circling around them all at once.
Sesshoumaru came at her, grabbing her and putting her behind him. “Kagome,” he said, finally using her name. “After this, you must remember to trust me,” he spoke with a growl.
Then, before Kagome could respond, they were seized.