Stringing Along by Tokahlia

The Dilemma

AN Updates might get a little sketchy in the next few weeks/days. I'm getting braces, whoopie. Also those cliff hangers, gotta love 'em.

Chapter 14 - The Dilemma

"Ask me what, child?"

"What you know of the subjugation beads…?" Kagome crossed her fingers behind her back, hoping for at least a small dashing of luck to shine her way.

Kaede paused and thought for a while before she answered. "Ane-sama made them."

"Yes I know Kikyo made them but-"

"Besides the utmost basics I remember nothing." Kaede smiled softly. "I was ten summers old when she died."

Feeling slightly guilty Kagome pushed on. "Do you know why I can't remove them?"

Kaede sat down and reflected, making the entire room sit with batted breaths. Her mouth slowly opened.

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Word Count: 100

Prompt: Luck for Riku Ryuu's Random Prompts #20