Lord Charming by forthright

Overly Protective

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this bit of whimsy... especially for the one with a full day ahead of them. A nod of recognition is bent towards Rumiko Takahashi for her creative prowess.

Chapter 224: Overly Protective

Sesshoumaru stirred to leave the bed, but froze when a tingle washed across his bare shoulders. With a startled glance, he took in the fizzing power that gently buffeted his senses. “Kagome,” he rumbled. “What is wrong?”

“Hmm?”

“What are you protecting yourself from?”

“Not me,” she corrected with a sleepy yawn. “You.”

“Protecting me?” he countered dubiously. “From...?”

“Bad vibes.”

The taiyoukai despaired of ever translating Kagome’s odd turns of phrase.

She burrowed, begging, “Five more minutes?”

“No.” Leaning down, he nipped her. “We must prepare.”

“This early?” she asked, rubbing her ear.

“Hnn. You have armor to polish.”

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Original Posting Date:  November 18, 2011

Prompt: Fanfiction Bake-Off, November’s Secret Ingredient, Translate

Words: 100