Mood Stripes 209: Hopeful

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this audacious adventure… especially for the swift one. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 209: Hopeful

Kagome hadn’t realized he was gone until he was returning, slipping effortlessly through the air, a rabbit hanging limp in his grasp, his stripes smug. When he was pleased, especially with himself, he practically beamed yellows and golds.

Interestingly, she saw yellows most often when Inuyasha was around. As if Sesshoumaru was happier when his brother was near. Did different people stir him toward different moods?

She tried to think what colors he usually showed her.

Meanwhile, Kohaku stepped forward, accepting the rabbit. “Three more?” he asked hopefully.

There was savagery in Sesshoumaru’s brief smirk. And then he was gone.

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Original Posting Date: November 24, 2020
Prompt: Savagery, suggested by Murasaki
Words: 100

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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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