Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the reasonable one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.
Chapter 41: Halved
“Nothing spoken?” asked Miroku.
“Nope.” Weariness dragged at Kagome’s senses, yet her nerves jangled. “But it had to be a wish … right?”
“Certainly.” He slowly kneaded the hand that no longer threatened his life. “Every legend of the Shikon-no-Tama promises the one who holds it their heart’s desire.”
Sango asked, “Why were you with Sesshoumaru-sama?”
“I thought … his legs,” Kagome mumbled. “He refused.”
“The Jewel split,” said Miroku. “Which could suggest two wishes—equal and opposing.”
“Or a halving of its power,” suggested Sango. “Granting two lesser wishes.”
Miroku leaned forward. “Or one answer to two complementary desires.”
Original Posting Date: July 13, 2018
Prompt: Nerve, suggested by miraclesnjoy
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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Oh I can’t wait to know what happens next!
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Omg! I am getting desperate.
You are so good!
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I like puzzles, but this one is making me nuts. What’s changed? Apparently nothing that the group notices. What could their hearts’ desire be; are they complementary or diametrically opposed? Hn
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Oh Miroku…ever the negotiator. I can hardly wait to find out where this goes.
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Maybe the answer is not noticeable because it’s so minute. Two lesser slightly opposed wishes…
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