Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #18: Priestess of Fate

“If you think I’m leaving while you fight some faceless enemy, think again,” defied Kagome, meeting Akahito’s eyes with determination.

Akahito blinked, surprised. His eyes returning to normal, but Kagome had already turned away from him and back to Sesshomaru.

“My bow and arrows were left in our apartment. I’ll need replacements and fast.”

“Hn.” Sesshomaru nodded.

“You can’t seriously be thinking of allowing her to fight, Lord Sesshomaru,” Akahito protested.

“The miko is accustomed to battle,” Sesshomaru stated.

That drew Akahito up short. It was incomprehensible for this beautiful little flower—miko or not—to willingly go into battle.