Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 6

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #2: Hollow Men

Kagome had done all she could, but the fever was too fierce, refusing to subside and submit to her efforts to bring it under control. Not even medication from her time could offer salvation. It was with a heavy heart and tear filled eyes that Kagome had informed Sesshomaru of her failure to save Rin.

“I’m so sorry, Sesshomaru, but...I was unable to save her,” Kagome told him when they were alone, a silent tear sliding down her face.

It broke her heart further to see his expectant eyes dim from her news, to witness his grim acceptance.

I’m sorry…