Solaris by Aviel

Giant Mess

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, and a nod of recognition goes to the creator of this challenge.

A/N: None. :) Update 1 of 5.

Chapter 231: Giant Mess

“What would you know about one from such a poor village?” Kaede asked carefully.

“Kikyou…” Kagome hesitated at the elder’s sharp look. The pounding of her heart was louder than the songs of the crickets nearby. Why were her palms sweating? Why was she suddenly so nervous? “She was your sister, wasn’t she?”

“She was.” With more grace and swiftness than one would expect from a person her age, Kaede drew her bow and readied an arrow. The weapon was pointed at Kagome’s throat. “Who are you?”

“I thought–”

“I will give you one more chance, girl. Don’t lie again.”

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Original Posting Date: January 17, 2015

Prompt: For Avadrea’s Oddities Challenge II, Crepuscular

Words: 100