The Water Returns by Sakura-Chan

Sunset

          The sunset was beautiful that evening. The sky was alight with purples, oranges, reds, and yellows mixing together and creating the perfect blend of colors. The beauty was astounding, and as Kagome stood on the edge of a high cliff she tried her hardest to appreciate it, but her mind was on something else; someone else. Sesshoumaru had been near their group all day. She was actually surprised that Inuyasha hadn’t even noticed. Then again, he’s always been pretty unobservant when it comes to things that aren’t obvious.

          Now, here she was, standing alone on the cliff. Her stomach was in knots because Sesshoumaru had spent the entire day brushing his aura against hers at random times. Even now she could feel it nearby. It was like he was teasing her. Why doesn’t he just show himself! I am alone, after all. Shaking her head, she decided to forget about him for the moment and enjoy the beauty before her. It was unlike any sunset she had ever seen.

          “Miko.”

          Kagome stiffened, not expecting him to actually have approached her here. But she quickly relaxed, “Sesshoumaru-sama.”

          They stood in silence for what seemed like forever, and she soon became curious as to why he came. He had to have a reason. She slanted her eyes at him, only to find that he had done the same. Blushing she looked away quickly.

          “Was there anything you needed, Sesshoumaru-sama?” She asked, without looking at him.

          At first she thought he wasn’t going to answer, but then he turned to her, “Do not venture out at night alone, Miko.”

          She stared at him in shock, her mouth hanging open slightly. She was so surprised at his words that she almost didn’t notice him beginning to leave. He had reached the edge of the forest before she thought to say anything to him.

          “W-wait! Please, Sesshoumaru-sama. Did you come here tonight, only to tell me not to go out alone?” She question, jogging after him.

          He turned towards her, his eyebrow raised slightly, before turning and beginning to walk again, “Hn.”

          Then he was gone, and she was left alone in the clearing, bathed in moonlight. She snapped her mouth shut and stared in the direction he had disappeared. What was that about?

          It was only as she prepared for bed later that she realized there was a small note tucked into her pant pocket. Opening it, she read the elegant script, instantly knowing it belonged to him. Her eyes widened at what she read.

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Prompt: Sunset, for Riku Ryuu's Random Prompts Challenge

Word count: 421(100 minimum)