Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the one who’s more than they seem. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 33: Compassionate
Perversely, he wanted legs. To walk away. “Keep your pity.”
The miko persisted. “There’s a difference between pity and compassion.”
Mother loved to accuse him of compassion—his failing, his flaw. Did no one understand? “I do not want it.”
“You never have. That’s why I thought … if it’s you, the wish couldn’t twist.”
Dismissive. Thoughtless.
She knew nothing, and he wouldn’t explain. Yet her gaze held mute appeal. So like Rin’s—innocent, trusting. Rin could always tell.
“Do nothing.” Sesshoumaru covered the Shikon-no-Tama, hiding its pearlescence between their palms. “Enshrine it. Defend it.”
“But…!”
And the Jewel pulsed.
Original Posting Date: June 15, 2018
Prompt: Pearlescent, suggested by love_michiyuki
Words: 100
Summary: In the aftermath of the Final Battle, the victors lick their wounds and look ahead. However, a misspent wish on the Shikon-no-Tama changes minds, hearts, fates… and colors. SK. Canon Divergence. [Hurt/Comfort, Romance] Begins here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Mood Stripes tag. And you’re always welcome to suggest a prompt.
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The jewel has been an obstacle, or at least a retardant, for their love in your previous works. I hope it’s not the case this time.
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IT IS NEVER GOOD WHEN THE JEWEL PULSES. Also gods dammit Sesshoumaru – a Priestess and a Demon both touch the Jewel. that’s asking for fate to hate on you.
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Oh! That’s never good! That damn thing is up to no good! It may not have been impulsive but an unconscious thought. Thanks for updating.
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…. UH OH.
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Yesss! Shit’s about to get real and I couldn’t be more excited for it!
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oh man OH MAN careless touches leading to insanely unexpected circumstances Here We Go!!!
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LOVE the way this is going! However, “…Did no one understood?…” uh, yeah….’Good cop/bad cop’ reporting in!
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Oops. That counts as a wish… Bad move.
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