Sesshomaru Mer-made A Mistake

Sesshomaru Mer-made a Mistake

Summary: All Kagome wanted to do was show Rin what a real-life mermaid would look like. She didn't anticipate the ire of a protective demon lord.

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In the stream, Kagome propped herself on a rock leaving most of her body visible. However, it was her body that she was deeply mesmerized by. Tightly hugging her chest were vibrant pink scales trailing down to her hips. Where Kagome’s legs should have been was a flowing tail. It flowed in the crystalline water like stranded silks and was the color of a deep, pink sunset. It glittered shades of oranges and whites so spectacular in the sunlight that Rin could not formulate words.

Like a Comet

Summary: Kakashi gets roped into getting a palm reading from a visiting fortune teller who claims his future bride will come crashing into his life with a spirit of fire. Even though he attempts to brush it off, Kakashi faces his fate as a familiar villager who needs rescuing.

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“Love is not something that comes easy to a seasoned ninja such as you,” Koujiko explained. “You hold everyone at arm’s length. Not to protect them, but to protect yourself.”

“A shinobi must not have earthly attachments, Fortune Teller. Any ninja worth their salt would know that.” Kakashi replied casually.

Koujiko frowned and pulled his palm closer once again. Her finger pressed to a spot in the middle of his palm with a gasp.

“See, right there? There is hope for you, Copy Ninja. Your marriage line is very prominent here. The chaos of your love line and marriage line come together strong here. Your future bride has a fiery spirit and will enter your life with the ferocity of a comet. You are lucky, sir, she’s quite lovely.”

Koujiko leaned back into her piles of pillows with reverent breath. Her eyes stared off into the distance as though she were looking into the eyes of this fake woman.

Kakashi retrieved his hand with a blatantly exasperated crease in his brow. Marriage had been out of the question since he was a teenager. Witnessing the many deaths of loved ones and seeing his comrade’s partners fall to shambles after their demise cemented his decision long ago. Anger swelled into his belly at the audacity of the fortune teller for implying he would have to suffer that fate. To love was to lose and to lose was to suffer. And he was sick of losing. Kakashi opened his mouth to argue with her, but the fortune teller raised her hand to demand silence.

“You are powerless to avoid such divine intervention, Hatake. Take things one step at a time. The strings of Fate will arrange themselves eventually.”

Uploaded a new SessKag oneshot.

feels like love - A botched marriage proposal, in fact, several failed marriage proposals, and a love that blooms in the chaos in between. It is more than she bargained for and a nuisance all at once.

Preview below the cut :)

After the first year, somehow word had spread of their work and soon many villages across the Japanese isles were sending for their services. It was tedious work but after each successful job, the villagers seemed to always be in better spirits than when the group first set foot in them. Kagome liked the feeling of doing some solid work and the feast that typically followed wasn’t the worst thing that happened either.

It was through these jobs that Kagome accidentally built a reputation.

Albeit it wasn’t such a terrible one, however, it brought upon a lot of unwanted attention. Some of it she was used to. For example, Koga hadn’t at all changed from when they had been jewel shard hunting.

In essence, Kagome was just being herself. Kind, helpful, and incredibly selfless.

It was also what attracted nearly every single person (and the occasional youkai) to ask for her hand in marriage.

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Campfire Story

Summary: Kagome and Sesshomaru have differing opinions on a particular campfire story.

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Glancing back to her newfound critic, she found Sesshomaru deep in thought as he digested her words. The firelight danced in the reflection of his scrutinizing tawny gaze. Suddenly, he met her gaze catching Kagome off guard. Surprised by the sudden eye contact, the miko squeaked and snapped her eyes to the fire.

She sensed Sesshomaru leave as she attended to the fire. Stoking the burning embers with a stick, Kagome pondered her own tale of romantic sacrifice. Despite the tale’s tragic ending the miko smiled softly to herself. A love that was so strong that the lovers were together even in death. It was morbidly beautiful and touching.