Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 165

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #26: Still Time

“It was a foolish, brash thought,” conceded Akahito.

He stepped back, away from both of them and paced in unhappy, long strides, obviously deep in thought.

Akahito wasn’t at all happy that Kagome insisted on following along. She was so small, so breakable. A miko she may be, but she was still human.

Then his eyes focused on Kagome. “Are you sure you wish to accompany me, miko? It will undoubtedly be dangerous. Though I will do my utmost to keep you from harm, I can’t guarantee your safety. Do you still wish to go, knowing the dangers we face?”