InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Twelve Days: A Christmas Story ❯ On the Tenth Day of Christmas ( Chapter 10 )

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim any rights or responsibilities for the characters in this string of drabbles… especially for the one with that that adorable little ponytail.

 

Author's Note: Raku-kun is pleased to note that between the heights our coop reaches for and depths your hutch explores, we shall possess all. Total domination!

 

 

Twelve Days: A Christmas Story

 

 

On the Tenth Day of Christmas…

 

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Inuyasha sneezed. That was the third time. Kagome looked at him, concerned. “Are you coming down with something, Inuyasha.” Miroku watched amused as the hanyou grumbled out a “Keh,” and muttered something about scouting ahead. To Miroku's surprise, Inuyasha flung a reproachful look his way before launching himself forward. If Miroku didn't know better, he'd say the inu was trying to put some distance between them. I wonder what that's about. Shippo, who was riding on Miroku's shoulder, patted the monk's cheek. “Well, you do smell funny today, Miroku,” he consoled. I do?

 

When they stopped to set camp, Shippo stayed close by Miroku, obviously waiting for something. “What is it you want, Shippo-kun?” The kitsune pointed to Miroku's blanket confidently. “I wanna see what's in there.” Intrigued by the kit's curiosity, Miroku unrolled his bedding. There, tucked into the folds, was a silken pouch. Sitting with Shippo, Miroku loosened the ties and poured the contents out. Three red-gold, waxy lumps lay in his palm. As they warmed to his touch, their heady fragrance intensified. Shippo's nose twitched wildly at the sweet smell. “What is it?” Miroku wasn't a man of the world, acquainted with the finer things in life, for nothing. He knew. “This is myrrh, Shippo-kun. A kind of incense, you could say.” Scraping some shavings loose with a thumbnail, Miroku sprinkled them into the campfire. Everyone turned to stare as a sweet, dark scent surrounded them. Such luxury in these humble surroundings. It was absolutely beautiful.

 

 

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