Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 179

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #25: Protected by You

Akahito guided Kagome around a wooden beam before them in case they had to move fast, not wanting her to stumble and fall from the obstacle.

Kagome didn’t notice that they moved further away from Sesshomaru; however, she wouldn’t have worried, not with Sesshomaru’s speed and agility.

“She’s close,” warned Sesshomaru calmly.

Too late.

Mocking laughter.

All felt a foreign youkai, felt the vibrations of a powerful blast, before the ceiling caved.

Akahito grabbed Kagome, and raced her to safety, further away from Sesshomaru, and before the Western Lord could follow, he was forced to jump in the opposite direction.