luxken27fics | Inuyasha | Allegiance [20]: Promise

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Title: Allegiance
Author: LuxKen27
Fandom: Inuyasha
Universe: Canon (Post-manga)
Genre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Romance
Rating: M
Warning(s): Character death, violence
Summary: Strictly-come-canon, post-manga. Kagome is forced to seek out Sesshoumaru's protection in the wake of unexpected tragedy. As she insinuates herself into his life, Sesshoumaru comes to realize her second chance is also his, as her presence drives him to confront mistakes from his own past.

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The great taiyoukai did not mourn in public.

No one was surprised when he returned to his stronghold alone – they all knew she had suffered from a strange illness, and that he had taken her out to die in peace. No one was surprised when he continued on about his business that day as if nothing had happened, wearing the same unemotional expression that was his signature.

This was the way it should be: a strong leader betraying no vulnerability.

No, it was not until he was in his private chambers – alone, again, for the first time in fifty years – that his determination faltered. He couldn’t bear to look down at the bed they had shared, much less return to it, with the knowledge that she was forever gone.

Instead, after undressing, he drew the blankets from the mattress and wrapped them around himself, slipping listlessly down to the floor.

The lingering scent of her encompassed him, and for a fleeting moment he could feel the whisper of her touch once again…

…sliding across his shoulders…

…down his back. He shut his eyes tightly, her final words reverberating through his mind, and he knew he was doomed to dream of her…

…and miss her...

…for many nights to come.

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