Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 48

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #5: Afterglow

Kagome lifted her head with the weight of his hand upon it to gaze at Sesshomaru in wonder before a small smile broke across her tear stained face. He was not upset at her for failing to protect herself as she had feared. He was not sending her away.

Soon they were on their way again, standing side by side as the fear inside her was replaced by happiness by his praise. Though she had lost against her attackers, Sesshomaru made her feel victorious.

“We shall journey to a youkai settlement to obtain the supplies you require,” Sesshomaru informed her.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sometimes victory is not by besting an opponent, but overcoming fear and trying even when the odds are against you.