Shard 18 Gifts

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Shard 18 - Gifts
Pairing: Inutaishou/Izayoi
Rating: G
Squicks: None
Summary: Gifts are sometimes purchased with currency other than gold.



Above the battle, the Inu no Taishou watched as the youkai and ningen loyal to him gifted him with their skills, training, and blood. The field changed from the tender green of the beginning of spring to crimson with the blood of his and Ryukotsusei’s men.

His thoughts then focused not on the battle before him, but she had taught him that not all gifts could be purchased with gold. No, she had taught him that the most precious gifts were purchased with blood. The gift of her innocence, paid for with blood and a smile. The gift of children; a girl who never drew her first breath, and a son who was as quick to anger as to laughter, both purchased with blood and a smile.

“Watch over them Myoga,” he ordered, heading to face the dragon. Now was the time for him to give her the gift of his protection and he would pay the way she had taught him with blood and a smile.

Far to the West, tears fell from violet eyes as Izayoi held close her infant son and accepted the gift.

Comments

[raihu.livejournal.com]

T_T So sad, but I love the simple way that all of these profound ideas were presented; the importance of family and love; the value of blood, and one's willingness to shed it for others; and, of course, the implicit meaning behind the decision to sacrifice oneself for a loved one.

Actually, it's incredible that you covered so much without making the piece seem crowded, but everything does manage to flow quite nicely. I particularly like the closing line; our brief look into Izayoi's understanding.

This is beautiful; well-crafted and suited to the theme. Thanks for the great read! ^_^

[del-kaidin.livejournal.com]

Thank You!!!