World of Oblivion by Nat-a-wee
Land of Awareness
The wicked laughter of the villagers filled her ears, her senses, her soul. Dark thoughts captured her mind, tempting her to believe their screams. The smoke curled around her body, invading her lungs. Kagome’s tears burned a wretched trail down her dusty face, anointing her battle with tears of a warrior. Her wrists were bound to death, preventing her escape. The flames rose, like the passion that grew between her and her demon. They licked at her body, scorching her skin with their intensity. His lips had done the same; mending her, teaching her, soothing her into the oblivion of their love. Oblivious to the consequences that their love would have. ..
Evil. Foul. Dirty. Whore. Demon’s trash. Wench. The words echoed around her, as the flames engulfed her. Was it really worth it? She looked to the stars for guidance, millions of the stars twinkled, and none lead her to her answer. But the absence of the moon spoke a million words itself. He wouldn’t make it in time. She could feel her fate gaining strength from the air, the wind seducing the fire into a dance that would kill her.
She wept. For him, for his future, for herself. For their unborn babe. For the world, and the unfair cruelty in it…
Her world of oblivion came crashing down in a wall of flames, and she slipped into the land of awareness with a gut-wrenching scream. The pain of her flesh peeling back from the fire sent her into a frenzy, trying all her might to protect her babe. Twisting, pulling, kicking, and still she was attached to tree. Blackness gathered in her sight, and she dissolved into her beloved land of oblivion. Where she was accepted for her love. Where she loved her love. Where she waited for her love…
“Sesshomaru” She whispered, “where are you?”