Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 87

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #8: The Ruins As They Were

She gave one last, wistful glance at the bathing house, not just because she wished to sink into a pool of hot water, but for what she had left behind—her school uniform. It had been wrinkled and stained, beyond fit to wear even if Sesshomaru had allowed her to. She had thrown it away before following her companion out.

They were making their way down a street, intending on leaving the village, when they were hailed to stop. Kagome paused slightly behind Sesshomaru as they both stood still, as they were surrounded by men on horseback. Soldiers. Kagome tensed.