A Thousand Tales by Luna

A Mother's Words

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For Shadow, because she begged so nicely ^_~

A Thousand Tales

A Mother's Words

By: Luna

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Sesshoumaru wondered briefly how she could see him, then decided not to question it. All the Higurashi's were unique, after all. He followed her silently, and when she served him sweet smelling tea he only held it under his nose and breathed, but did not drink it.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled at him; for one fleeting moment Sesshoumaru saw Kagome, and he missed her.

"My husband spoke fondly of you. He always said I would one day meet the man our Kagome would fall in love with. And such a handsome one, too!"

Sesshoumaru almost dropped his tea in surprise, speechless.

Prompt: Unique

Words: 100

"Your husband was mistaken." Sesshoumaru said at last. "Kagome is not love with this Sesshoumaru."

Mrs. Higurashi cocked her head to the side curiously. "How would you know? Have you asked her?"

Sesshoumaru scowled at her.

She laughed. "Trust me; a mother always knows these things." She blinked at him innocuously, but the move was so Kagome that he narrowed his eyes in suspicion. "Are you telling me that you don't feel the same for Kagome? Is there something wrong with her?"

Wasn't the answer obvious? He said, "She is human."

"Yes." The woman agreed. "And you're a demon. So?"

Prompt: Mother Knows Best

Words: 100

Sesshoumaru shook his head, amazed the woman could overlook the obvious. "It would be impossible."

"Nothing is impossible."

Sesshoumaru knew where Kagome received her blinding optimism. "She will die."

"Everything dies eventually." Mrs. Higurashi told him, sipping her tea and watching him over the rim of her mug.

"I will not." Sesshoumaru stressed. "I never will."

"So you plan to live forever by yourself? That seems rather lonely to me."

Sesshoumaru looked away, saying nothing.

She smiled at him again, gently this time. "You have been given the power to grant miracles. I am positive you can find a way."

Prompt: Forever

Words: 100

Sesshoumaru looked at her suspiciously. "Most human mothers would not be so willing to give their daughter to a demon - and not one such as I."

"Hmm." Mrs. Higurashi poured herself more tea. "Your reputation may be fearsome; I remember stories Kagome used to tell as a child. However…"

Curious, Sesshoumaru stayed silent.

"However," she said again. "Kagome has been happy since you returned into her life. If she is happy, who am I to take that away? Besides," she added when he remained silent. "My husband also enjoyed your company, and he was an excellent judge of character."

Prompt: Judge

Words: 100