The Unloading Grounds by Himura Asami

Heirloom

Disclaimer: I don’t own anything.

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Word Count: 250

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            “Sesshomaru,” Toga said, looking at his son.

            “Father.”

            “This is an heirloom that was given to me by my father. I gave it to your mother, and then to Izayoi. She gave it back to me after we both decided that it was time to pass it on to you.”

            Toga put a mahogany box on the desk in front of him. He opened the box. In it, was a ceremonial wakizashi.

            “This wakizashi, the Hogosha, is inlaid with many protection spells. It is a traditional gift to give to the woman you’re courting. A form of protection when you aren’t there. Since you’ve finally started courting someone, Izayoi and I believe you should have it. You can give it to her whenever you want.”

            Sesshomaru stood from his seat and picked up the wakizashi. He stared at, before shaking his head. He placed it back in the box, put down the top, and slid it towards his father.

            “I will not take that.”

            Toga stared at his son, shock written all over his face. “What do you mean you won’t take it? That’s been passed down to the firstborn males of the Taisho line for five generations as a gift to be given to our future mates! You have to take it!”

            Sesshomaru scoffed. “It would be foolish of me to give that to the miko.”

            “How so?” Toga growled.

            “The last time she was near a sword, she nearly stabbed herself. She wasn’t even touching it.”

            Toga gaped.

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To me, Kagome and swords spell disaster.

Hogosha = Guardian

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Sunset Miko’s Once a Week Challenge– Week 12: Heirloom

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T.N.T!