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Historical Significance

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of fun with funny bits... especially for the one who’s retained his grace and grandeur. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 179: Historical Significance

As Sesshoumaru escorted his guests through the main gates of the shiro’s keep, Kagome exclaimed over everything, earning amused glances from other tourists. “Can you imagine living in a castle like this?” she enthused, clearly dazzled by buildings whose grace and grandeur had escaped the ravages of time.

“Whoever lived here must’ve had a big family,” Shippo declared. “Lookit all the rooms!”

“No,” Sesshoumaru calmly replied. “But he had many responsibilities. The neighboring village was under his protection.”

“A human lord protecting a youkai village?” the kit demanded skeptically.

“A demon lord,” the inu-youkai corrected with a faint smirk. “Me.”

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Original Posting Date: February 13, 2011

Prompt: Fanfiction Bake-Off, February’s Secret Ingredient, Escape

Words: 100