Untamed by criticat

Prompt: Ignescent

This drabble was written for Smittee’s Alphabet challenge.

Standard disclaimer applies. I do not own Inuyasha.

Prompt: Ignescent – capable of emitting sparks, of a volatile mood.

“He shall forget.”

Smirking cruelly as he gazed into the distance, the mage swirled his drink around in the jewelled goblet. “Ah but it is more than that, dear Raj. He shall not forget the event but merely the attachment formed.”

The Raj trained his dark eyes upon the man next to him, irate at how his heart stilled each time crimson eyes glanced in his direction. Finally, the Raj spoke, his voice regaining its usual haughtiness.

“And what is the price for your assistance, mage?”

She cringed at the sound of hand slapping skin, her eyes widening as her father, the strongest, most powerful man in the land did... nothing.

Calm moments later the mage’s eyes lit up as he no longer appeared to bother with appearances, his manner becoming ignescent as he grit out: “Do not forget who is whose servant. A Raj, a peasant, a warrior, you are all but pawns. I could take it all from you and yet I shall be kind.”

Touching his cheek with a grimace, the Raj bowed.

 “Forgive me, I forgot my place.”

“See to it that the girl is ready to leave by next nightfall. She will not waste her life away amongst the silly wenches in your harem, nor will she be taught by them. She, by the right of birth, has a greater purpose. You asked for a price? It is her life.”

Gasping, Kagome shrunk back as his face appeared mere inches away from hers, cerise eyes burning with sinister fire as he put her hand onto her forehead.

“Ah I see you are a curious one. It will not do.”

His hand remained until her world looked like brindled fog.