Caught Astray by Kagome Yuki Niwa

Round Robin

Caught Astray

Chapter Seventeen: Round Robin 

x . . . . x

Prompt:: Ensorcell – Enchant;

He ensorcelled her the way a snake ensorcelled a mouse.

Since he had killed the youkai that stumbled into their midst she had been fascinated with him.

She watched his every movement, his every breath, and though he should have found it unnerving – he did not. He found it… flattering.

Her cerulean hues were wide with curiosity and she seemed utterly fascinated with his hands.

She could not seem to stop watching them and just ensure he was not misreading her… he would flex his fingers every now and then and watched as she followed the action with unabsolved interest.

.

Prompt:: Baroque – Ornate;

One would think he was ornately dressed with the way she stared at him with such curiosity and hunger for knowledge. Was it her lack of memories that allowed her to be so unashamed in her pursuit of knowledge?

He knew what she wanted – knew and did not grant her wish.

Not yet at least.

She wanted to question him, question his powers, question how he worked.

She was oddly silent the rest of the day.

He chalked it up to her being lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and questions.

Sesshoumaru enjoyed the silence as long as he could.

.

Prompt:: Perspicacity – Astute;

As they settled for the night he expected her to go through with her previous request for fishing but was surprised to see her sitting before him where he lounged at the base of a tree.

He watched her through hooded amber orbs as she took a deep breath and began to speak softly, “Obviously you’re dangerous.”

A smirk curled his lips lightly, “Your perspicacity astounds me.”

She narrowed her own cerulean gaze at him, “I didn’t realize just how dangerous you are.”

He was oddly smug when he leaned forward and murmured, “Now you know, miko; now you know.”

.

Prompt:: Imprecation – Curse;

Kagome frowned at him, “Should I be worried my safety?”

“Always.” He stated softly, almost reverently as he brought a hand to one of the raven locks that has escaped her messily pulled back bun. His finger brushed onyx piece that was a stark contrast upon the paleness of his flesh. He didn’t know why he did it but it was most likely for the sheer amusement in the way her eyes grew several times larger and the blood drained from her cheeks. He pulled his hand away and chuckled darkly, “However, not in my care.”

Feared faded quick and she stood up with an imprecation and stomped away.

He did enjoy teasing her.

.

.

.

‘Gome Yuki:: I wrote these Saturday morning but I was at the beach all weekend and couldn’t post D: Sad day. Sesshoumaru is cruel and teased her just because he could.

Written for the April 7, 2012 Round Robin DDN;