Dearly Beloved by Aviel

Frustration

Disclaimer: Though it saddens me to say it, I don’t own anything relating to Takahashi-sensei’s Inuyasha. However, the plot and/or ideas of this drabble series do belong to me.

A/N: Updating most of my stories today. :)

Chapter 127: Frustration

Parry. Thrust. Strike.

It was an intricate dance of dodging and weaving. A quick sway to the right. A twist to the left.

Sesshoumaru’s calm stare never left his brother’s as they ran from one side of the dojo to the other. His practice sword was held in an unforgiving grip, nearly frayed from the force of the hits it had taken during their spar. A soundless breath passed from his mouth as he dropped into a tumble over the mat, throwing up an arm to block Inuyasha’s attack. With a grunt, he kicked out his legs, catching the other male behind the knees. Inuyasha staggered forward with a frustrated snarl, slamming the tip of his bamboo sword on the ground to catch his balance. The top of the weapon snapped immediately, resulting in an explosion of splinters all over the ground.

“That was plain dirty, Sesshoumaru!” he growled, waving the broken shinai in the air. “Just fight me! Stop holding back!”

Biting the inside of his cheek, Sesshoumaru rolled to his feet and ran a hand through his hair. His blood was boiling beneath his skin–the heat of it creeping up his neck. The strong curve of his lower jaw tightened as his lips thinned, displeasure and annoyance clear on his aristocratic face.

“No.”

“No?” Inuyasha hollered. “Is that what you’re gonna tell Kagome when she actually decides to give up on your sorry ass and go with some other bastard?”

Sesshoumaru’s eyes flickered between a furious gold and a bloody scarlet. Still, he stayed his hand, refusing to comment.

Inuyasha scoffed, disappointment flashing in his gaze. “You really are a coward. She will hate you, and she will suffer! And it’ll be all your fault! What about your honor? Does it mean nothing to you!?”

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Original Posting Date: June 28, 2013

Prompt: Sunset Miko’s Once a Week Challenge, Bleed

Words: 300