Contingency by Rikayu

Solace

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim any right or responsibilities for the characters used in this story.  All rights are reserved for the respective creator of Inuyasha, Rumiko Takahashi. 

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Solace

Her hand fingered the silkiness of the red cloth that hung around her neck, the threads gleaming beautifully in the moonlight. The wind pushed lightly against her back and her raven hair swirled around her face as she looked up at the imaginary path in front of her. She walked forward, spots of moonlight and shadows dancing across her body the deeper she went into the forest.

It had been about three weeks that night Kagome had stumbled upon an injured Lord of the West. She'd treated his wounds and when she returned to her friends the next day, things had rreturned to the way they were, as if the fight with Inuyasha that had sent her running through the forest with tears in her eyes hadn't happened at all. Kagome never spoke about the instance with the demon lord and tucked the memory into the very back of her mind. However as the days passed, the girl became restless and unconsciously, began to take these midnight walks to seek moment of quiet to herself away from her responsibility to collect the shards of the Shikon no Tama as well as much needed time away from her hanyou companion.

After a few more minutes of walking past tree after tree, the young miko broke through the forest line to a cliff edge and was greeted by the breathtaking sight of a glistening river snaking across the valley of forest and mountains below as the dark, night sky twinkled with stars above. The cold night air carressed her skin and the girl felt herself close her eyes, relishing in the complete feel of serenity and peace of mind. Her eyes snapped open, however, when she felt a tug on her spirit and immediately looked to the side into the direction of the being she hadn't previously noticed.

The Lord of the Western Lands stood there, a few meters away from the edge of the cliff, glowing in an ethereal light against the inky background. As he gazed out at the landscape, the wind blew against him, ruffling his white and red kimono and playfully teasing the silvery strands of his long hair. He almost s eemed like a god, a beautiful, heavenly being who was untouchable to anyone, demon, hanyou, or human. While most would have instantly turned coward at the mere sight of him, Kagome stayed and silently watched the demon. Strangely, she thought to herself, his presence was soothing even as his youki began to filter through her senses. The demonic aura almost seemed to be swaying with the wind in perfect rhythm.

A calm smile graced her lips as she listened to the soft rustling of the trees around her, but as the taiyoukai's head turned towards her direction, the smile faded and Kagome's body tensed slightly. Golden orbs gazed into blue and for a moment, the wind ceased and everything became silent. Slowly, Kagome watched as the Sesshoumaru tilted his head forward in a slight incline. She blinked before she lowered her torso in a respectful bow. As the girl straightened, there was a sudden gust of wind and then he was gone.

The wind blew strongly around her body and the miko looked up at the bright moon that hung high in the sky. She could still feel the warmth of his aura syncing with the breeze, creating a sort of silent symphony. She let a smile form on her lips once again. With one last glance at the spot the demon lord had stood, Kagome turned and walked back into the forest, heading in the direction back to her friends.

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End Note: Done for Priestess Skye's Weekly Challenge on Dokuga. Theme: Search. Word Length: 604