#sesskag tropes

[crescent-dreams]

Collections

“Libraries are more than just a storage place for books, they are treasure troves filled with creativity and knowledge. And that knowledge can be empowering.” -- R.L. Hemlock

Here you will find the main Ao3 collections surrounding our favourite daiyoukai/miko couple. The collections are open and unmoderated, so please add your own treasures at any time!

Crescent Dreams

A collection of chaos inspired by the Crescent Dreams SessKag Discord Server.

Alternate Universe/Reality 

A collection of all alternate-universe fics where the canon timeline doesn’t exist.

Examples include fully human or monster Sesshoumaru, one of them being a god, fairy tales, alternate modern scenarios, etc.

Modern

A collection of all fics that take place in the modern era where Kagome is either stuck or willingly returns/stays in the future.

Examples include tropes like CEO Sesshoumaru, chef Sesshoumaru, Kagome returning to the future and reuniting with Sesshoumaru, an alternate future timeline with youkai and humans, etc.

Post Canon/Divergence

A collection of all post-canon or canon-divergent fics specifically set in the feudal era.

Examples include those that take place during the manga/anime but diverge or take place after the series finale or those that take place during the final act.

Bite-Sized Reads

A collection of one-shots and drabble fics.

Examples include a series with chapters that are less than 500 words and single-chapter stories with less than 10k words.

Epic-Sized Reads

A collection of multi-chapter fics.

Examples include stories complete or ongoing with at least 50k words.

Collaborations

A collection works that include more than one creator, be it author, artist, or anything else.

Looking for something specific? Check out our Genre list or send us a wish, and we’ll put together a list for you. We’re constantly growing as a fandom, so please check our list of previous fan-requested fics. 

#crescent dreams #sesskag #sesskag library #sesskag collections #sesskag tropes #sesskag fic recs #ao3

[elevenharbor]

first date (ch. 6)

midnight bribe, moonlight bride (22975 words) by elevenharbor Chapters: 6/? Fandom: InuYasha - A Feudal Fairy Tale Relationships: Higurashi Kagome/Sesshoumaru, Higurashi Kagome & Sesshoumaru Summary: when bribes turn into something more, what is a girl to do next? Deal with the devil himself, of course!

Sorry this took over a year to update. It took a lot of effort and lots and lots of k-dramas, c-dramas, and webtoons inspiration to actually light a fire up my ass and finish this chapter. So I apologize for the long wait. And thank you to those who are still reading this story. 

#eleven drabbles #sesskag #eleven's doodles #midnight bribe moonlight bride #sesshomaru and kagome #sesshoumaru x kagome #fanfiction #fanart #modern au #arranged marriage #fake dating #tropes

[mrfeenysmustache]

Relinquish

For day 5 of @gilded-sapphire SessKag Festival

Prompt: Relinquish.

I’m a big fat fan of the “lose control to demon powers during spicy times” trope.

#sesskag #sesskag fanart #sesskag art #sesshomaru #Kagome #sesshomaru/kagome #sesshomaru fanart #kagome fanart #sesshoumaru x kagome

[dia-oro]

the sometimes inuyasha fanfic reader struggles

they may talk in advance japonese sometimes in middle of a spanish/English fic and the writer never writes a note sayi no what is.

if you don’t know of japonese folklore well you are aware that the fic may be your japonese story class.

be ready for japonese kanjis and no glossary.

if you don’t know what a Shinto is or shire you will may find trouble.

some writers are japonese lore accurate obsessed so again be ready to Story class.

you may see oda nobunaga here if you’re lucky.

be ready for the omegaverse that it’s not a omegaverse. Remember inuyasha and sesshomaru are half dog so pack mechanics can be common folk.

if the fic make rin a villain or chippo just stop, breathe and go for another one, trust me.

most sesskag are a love triangle that is more like one side with the true couple just being idiot to lovers.

Naraku should be his own warning ⚠️

May kagome be everybody pure inocent bicicle.

Theres 50% that kikyo is suffering a Ron the death eater trope if the main couple have kagome.

The readers are sometimes the worst enemy of the fics and by this the worst enemy of another reader.

beware of some fic are best gore quality, some people love remark that demons are no the most merciful creatures or just sengoku cruelty, beware.

be ready to learn japonese old culture at finest.

May rin suffers the author cruelty just to make sesshomaru have is own character development, beware you will cry.

if you don’t like Oc’s in fandom fics be ready because the author can make the most lovable or menacing ones.

Be ready to cry, for what? Is a surprise.

#inuyasha #sesshomaru #kagome higurashi #sango inuyasha #miroku inuyasha #chippo #kirara #kikyo #naraku #kagura inuyasha #inuyasha tropes #inuyasha fandom #inuyasha fic

[feudalconnection]

This year, Inuvember is getting a new twist!

@feudalconnection & @inu-mothership have partnered with @inuvember​ to bring you an all new fun-filled way to enjoy the Inuyasha fandom! This November, we will be hosting a modified Bingo to aid the creative process and give rise to new fanfiction, fanart and other creations to share with this wonderful community!

For November, each participant will receive a bingo card to complete. Participants can get additional bingo cards as they finish their current card. As works are completed, they can be submitted with the corresponding square.  After you have completed a “bingo”, you will have the option to either receive a new card, or continue playing on your current card. If you are able to complete an entire bingo card, you will receive major points!

Each square will focus on a prompt, and you are able to use the prompt however you wish in a work of fiction, art, or other mediums. Once you are able to create a traditional bingo (rows, diagonally, or four corners + center square), you can submit your bingo card for points!

You are able to use multiple squares in one work if you’re able to do it. There is a lot of freedom here to use which ships float your boat, and topics that you enjoy. 

In addition, to add a little more fun to the mix, each week will have a designated topic. If you’re able to work-in the topic with your planned creation, you will receive bonus points for that piece! 

Week 1: Rare Characters

The character must be a main character in the narrative to count for the bonus. 

No bonus: Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, Kikyou, Naraku, Kagura, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Koga, Moroha

25% bonus: Jaken, InuKimi, Toga, Izayoi, Rin, Ayame, Shiori, Hojo, Bankotsu, Jakotsu, Kanna

50% bonus: Everyone else not mentioned. 

Week 2: Rare Pairs

The characters must be main characters in the narrative to count for the bonus. Friendships/platonic ships are allowed, and pairs must follow the rules of FeudalConnection and Inu-Mothership. 

No bonus: InuKag, SessKag, Sess & Rin, KogKag, InuKagMor

25% bonus: MirSan, SessKagu, TogIza, InuKik, KogAya, KagKik, InuKog

50% bonus: All other pairings not mentioned

Week 3: Black and White Week

Time to either make your characters suffer (Black) or make their teeth ache with fluffy sweetness (White). Whether you want to write about your favorite villain, enemies/rivalries, or just want to beat up on your favorite punching bag, pick your whump! Or if you enjoy the other end of the spectrum, feel free to indulge in your favorite romantic or platonic pairings in fluffy settings. 

No bonus: Angst, Minor Character Death, Holding Hands, Sweet Compliments, Blushing

25% bonus: Enemies, Rivals, Major Character Death, Betrayal, Proposal, Snuggles & Huggles, Sensual Seduction

50% bonus: Dark Themes, Gore, Horror, Torture, Kisses (romantic or platonic), Meet Cute, Making Love

Week 4: Tropes

The tropes and AUs can come from here or here. Combinations and mix & match will earn you bonuses!

No bonus: One or two tropes/AUs used

25% bonus: Three tropes/AUs used

50% bonus: Four or more tropes/AUs used

You are not required to participate in the themes each week. These are just added challenges that will help participants obtain more points. 

There will be a Leaderboard that you can view to see where you stand in regards to points. At the end of the month there will be prizes based on points as well as random selection. 

Stay tuned for a Frequently Asked Questions post to better lay out the rules, requirements, and overall workings of this year’s Inuvember. 

We all have potential to make beautiful things. So let’s start closing out the year with a bang!

#inuvember #feudalconnection #inu-mothership #bingo bonanza

[witchygirl99]

Starting next Wednesday, January 4th, I will be doing Witchy's Wicked Wednesdays (WWW).

What is WWW? Every Wednesday, I will post ~500 words of smut. It has to be smut, with a rating of either M or E. It cannot be more than 500 words, but it can be less. Bonus points for being right-on-the-dot.

Why is WWW? It's a longevity test, of sorts, that I have been tasked with. I will do this until I can no longer.

How is WWW? This is where you come in.

If you would like, please send me an ask or DM with the following:

Pairing + Prompt (+ AU, if inclined)

I'm willing to write the following pairings: InuKag, MirSan, KagKik, KagSan, SessKag, InuKog, Shiouten, KaguKik, SessKagu. If there's a pairing you'd like that's not on here, feel free to submit it anyways, along with a backup in case I'm not comfy with it.

Prompts can be: (a) a word or phrase, (b) lyrics, (c) a line of dialogue, (d) a particular scene and/or (e) a trope. Feel free to add an AU, too. Please know that I generally always write AU, so requests for canon-timeline may be filled more sporadically.

See some additional and important details below for those interested ✨

The No Go List: non-con, incest, pedophilia, torture, humiliation, sadism and masochism, unhappily ever after (willing to do open/ambiguous), and whatever else I find uncomfy that I can't remember at the moment.

I am very chill with a fair amount of kink, so don't feel weird asking if that's your heart's desire. Random examples I pulled my from recent AO3 reads: rough sex, breathplay, D/s, a/b/o, consensual non-consent, somnophilia (sleeping), etc. etc.

Prompts submitted to me will not be answered directly on tumblr. I will post my fills to AO3, but will do my usual "promo post" here. This way, you can fill comfortable in your request (whether you submit it anon or not). If you wish to be "gifted" the prompt on AO3, or mentioned in my notes, let me know and I shall do so!

If you're unsure of anything, feel free to ask (any questions on this I will privately respond to, if not on anon).

Lastly, I can't guarantee I will get to all the prompts, but know that I love and appreciate all of you. Thank you ❤️

#prompt the witch #WWW #witchy's wicked wednesdays

[sereia1313]

For the Spicy Writer's Ask Game: 1, 6, and 23!

Sorry for the delay on this! It disappeared from my inbox for a while 😒😒😒

1. What’s the spiciest scene you’ve ever written?  Gold star if you share a sentence from it. I can actually think of three off the top of my head, but I think I'll go with the PWP I wrote last year called Secrets. SessKag of course, but a modern AU (and my first dive into Sess being a sex store owner).

"You seduce me by merely existing, dear one, you do not—" His words died in his throat as his fingers reached her hip, searching for the edge of her underwear but finding nothing.

6. Would you rather write kissing or smut? This is always a hard question! But the fluff queen in me will have to go with kissing. Don't get me wrong, smut is great, but if I could only write one of them from now on, I'll go with the kissing (I can't write smut without feelings anyway).

23. Which spicy trope do you want to write, but haven’t worked up the courage to try? I'm honestly not sure. Maybe FWB? Again, I always write smut with feelings, so it would be outside my comfort zone. I already have a multi-chapter idea for it though! So it'll happen eventually.

Thanks for asking about the Spicy Writer's Ask Game @kaleidodreams!

#sereia1313 #spill the tea #ask games #my inbox is always open #my inbox is overflowing #sereia: my posts #spicy writers ask game #spicy questions

[sagemcmae]

Sage’s Favorite Tropes

Enemies to Lovers

Hands down, this has gotta be my number one! Pretty much all of my OTP’s are enemies to lovers (or friends to lovers, but mostly enemies to lovers). There is just something so tempting about the forbidden.

Redemption Archs

I’m not sure if this is really a trope, but I’m going to add it to my list. I love a well-written redemption storyline. No one’s perfect and witnessing a tale of overcoming one’s inner demons or confronting one’s fears is inspiring.

Childhood Friends

There is something so tender and sweet about falling for your childhood friend (or realizing that you’ve always loved them). Starting out as friends and then moving onto romance builds the relationship on mutual trust and respect. There is a stable foundation in place to make way for a long-lasting love. Plus, you can’t hide anything from them. They already know you-- the good and the bad.

Denial of Feelings

This one kind of goes hand-in-hand with Enemies to Lovers. The more you protest, the more tantalizing the desire becomes. After all, de Nile isn’t just a river in Egypt.

Power Couple

I’m all about strong female characters so when I find a couple who can support each other and nurture each other’s abilities, I am all for it! Give me all the BAMF OTPs!!!!!

Mutual Pining

Often this goes with Denial of Feelings and Enemies to Lovers (or as I call it ‘Idiots in Love’). I love when I read a story or watch a film where you can see both people are suffering because they simply want to be together but they stay apart (usually for reasons that are later resolved). It just makes the end (when they finally get together) so much more rewarding.

Sick Fic

If you’re going to take care of someone, things are going to get real and they are going to get real fast! Any subdued emotions or feelings you’ve been repressing are going to show because when you make the conscious decision to care for someone else, you’re putting them first. It’s hugely intimate and a wordless expression of love.

Fandom Positivity Bingo - Share your favorite tropes and why you love them. Sage’s OTP Bingo

#favorite tropes #reylo #zutara #rebelcaptain #sesskag #honey x mori #dramione #usui x misaki #fandom positivity bingo #my otps

[butterflyinthewell]

So many “Sesshoumaru shows up in modern time” SessKag fics have him as a businessman.

But what if he turned up on something like Japan’s Next Top Model (which he would win) and causes Kagome to spit out her drink while watching tv?

#sesshoumaru #sesshomaru #kagome higurashi #sesskag #inuyasha #fanfic tropes #lol

[effinsusie]

@chierafied​ @jafndaegur​ @frost-guardian​ @gaykagome​ @imjaneees​ @teaandcrumpets​ @drosselmeyerwrites​ @ladygoshawk​ @watoshimi-kairou​ 

i think we just know the same people lol.  but here’s mine.

#sesskag fanfic tropes fandom inuyasha

[crescent-dreams]

Genres

“I don’t have to look far to find treasures. I discover them every time I visit a library.” -- Michael Embry

Here you will find various Ao3 collections of genres surrounding our favourite daiyoukai/miko couple. The collections are open and unmoderated, so please add your own treasures at any time!

Angst

A collection of fics that focus on angst and turmoil.

These fics aren’t required to end happily, but those which do should have a “Team Happy Ending” tag to help readers. For those that don’t, there should be a tag such as “No happy ending.”

Angst is defined as things which are intended to provoke the feeling of unrest and uncertainty in readers, as well as feelings of dread, anxiety, or anguish.

Crack

A collection of fics that contain a piece/ongoing fic that has elements of crack or is cracky.

Crack is defined as a work of fanfiction that is absurd, surprising or ridiculous, often intentionally.

Dark

A collection of fics that contain dark elements.

Dark is defined as a work of fanfiction that deals with intentionally disturbing material, such as physical and emotional violence. The main characters may be the victims of the violence, the perpetrators, or both.

Fluff

A collection of fics that have a confirmed happy ending (or will, if ongoing).

Fluff is defined as fanfiction whose main purpose is to make the reader feel happy. The content of the stories is usually romantic or comedy.

Happy Endings

A collection of fics that have a happy ending! #teamhappyendin​​g

These can comprise of any other genre or trope so long as they end happily

Short and Smutty

A collection of fics that not only contain smut, but the act occurs within five chapters or less.

Smut is defined as an explicit erotic fanfic which focuses on sexual activity with little consideration of context or plot.

Long and Smutty

A collection of works that not only contain smut, but the act occurs within six chapters or later.

Smut is defined as an explicit erotic fanfic which focuses on sexual activity with little consideration of context or plot.

Looking for a specific time period? Check out our Collections list, or send us a wish, and we’ll put together a list for you. We’re constantly growing as a fandom, so please check our list of previous fan-requested fics. 

#crescent dreams #sesskag #sesskag library #sesskag collections #sesskag tropes #sesskag fic recs #ao3

[elevenharbor]

midnight bribe, moonlight bride - ch 2

2. Kagome and her dilemma

*RIIING RIING*

I blinked away my fatigue as the phone startled me back to reality. I had just finished with my last client for the night. A rare gem, and not in a good way. She was in her late teens, probably around Souta's age, but the girl could not keep her mouth shut. She talked my ear off for the last hour about her upcoming plastic surgery, a birthday gift from her ever-so-rich ‘daddy.’ She practically harassed me to take my mask off so she could take photos of my nose to use as a “reference” for her nose job, which I had to decline at least ten times. The little brat then proceeded to ’threaten’ me with being unprofessional, reporting me to management and had the audacity to lecture me about customers being ‘always right,’ et cetera, et cetera. Needless to say, I was out of that room at sixty minutes sharp, just so I could keep my fists from connecting with her ugly nose. She was getting it fixed anyway.     * RIIING RIING*  

“Kagome, can you get that? My hands are full with bottles of hair product at the moment.” I heard my coworker Erica shout behind the counter. 

Suppressing a groan, I got up from my splayed position on the couch in the waiting area. I didn’t care if people saw me in an undignified position. Dealing with egocentric, needy clients for twelve hours straight should be considered an Olympic sport. Extra points for spoiled brats. 

* RIIING RIING*  

“Do you need help with that?” I asked as I approached the front desk, making a mental note to ask Erica if our receptionist, Karen, ever returned from her fifteen-minute cigarette break. She had a habit of disappearing the rest of the night after her ‘I’m going on my 15-minute break’ announcement at 8 pm, 2 hours before our closing time.

* RIIING RIING*  

“Who the heck is calling at this hour anyway?” Erica finally emerged from the under the counter, cradling eight giant bottles of the custom-formulated shampoo. 

“Who knows, probably a ‘special friend’ of Yura’s. You know how they like to call in here at the oddest hours demanding to be serviced, even if we are a minute away from closing.” I replied, rolling my eyes just as I picked up the handset, putting on my best faux retail-friendly voice once more. “Good evening, Yura's Beauty Bar and Spa Services. How may I assist you?” 

Erica snorted behind me, clutching her head. She had bumped her head on her ascent up, scattering scraps of paper and receipts in the process. 

“Ah, shit,” she exclaimed, a little too loudly. “Inconsiderate, entitled jerks with money! I despise them!”

I covered the receiver while gesturing for Erica to be quiet, hoping the customer on the other line didn’t hear her boisterous statement. Her response was a middle finger mid-air as she disappeared under the counter a second time.

“About damn time someone picked up! This is the third time I am calling, and I know for a fact your business isn’t swarming with customers at this hour. What kind of lazy employees does Yura hire these days?!” The customer groveled immediately. 

I suppressed a groan. No doubt it was one of those clients, the holier-than-thou ones. They always start out with an insult or two. They couldn’t even be bothered with the most basic greetings. Human decency is below them, I suppose. 

“My sincerest apologies, sir.” I lied, gritting my teeth. “Yura goes through a very rigorous screening and hiring process. She only selects the best of the best.” At this point, Eri emerged from under the counter once more— hands-free, and fully curious. I ignored her multiple hand signals and mouthing ‘who are you talking to’ from the other side. I wouldn’t be surprised if she could hear our entire conversation. The man was practically screaming on the other line.

“Well, she better step up her game! The phones shouldn’t ring more than three times, on the first attempt! That is unacceptable, at best!” The customer continued berating me as if I were a five-year-old child who committed an unscrupulous crime. “No matter. I need an appointment set up in the next fifteen minutes. I will not take no for an answer.”

I recognized this voice. If my hunches were correct, the ‘customer’ on the other line was the assistant of a very important client of Yura’s. Moonlight hair flashed through my mind for a brief moment. There were a select few patrons that demanded such untimely services, but I had to make sure it was him. “May I ask if you are a new customer or a returning client?” 

“You wench! Don’t you know who I am?!?”

I bit the inside of my cheek hard to stop myself from cursing this assistant out, faintly tasting blood. Of course, I knew who he was. Was it Jensen? Jerken? Jackass? 

“Jaken, enough.” I heard another voice on the other line. Cold and biting, though faint. 

Bingo. My suspicions were confirmed. It was him.

“Ah, yes! Sir Jaken!! It’s a pleasure hearing from you, sir.” I wanted nothing more than to take the telephone cord and strangle him with it. “Of course. We can accommodate you at such short notice. Would Taisho-sama prefer the usual?” I mustered all the sweetness in the world through clenched teeth. 

Erica cranked her neck as quick as lightning at the mention of Taisho-sama’s name. She was right next to me in a flash, cheeks flushed red and stars in her eyes. I could almost hear her giggle in anticipation.  

“Yes, you impudent girl! It’s for Taisho-sama, and yes, he will have his usual treatment. Need I remind you? You must be new.”

“Taisho-sama’s coming? Go on!” Erica egged on, barely above a whisper. I shushed her away with my other hand.

Stay cool, Kagome. Stay calm. “My apologies, again,” I said, brightening as an idea presented itself. 

“Actually, Erica is here tonight. She will be more than happy to accommodate him this evening. Let me hand the phone over to her. Please hold a moment.”

I wasn’t given the opportunity to hear his response as the receiver was snatched from my grip faster than I could take my next breath. 

“Good evening, this is Erica speaking. I hear Taisho-sama would like to come in. I’ll get everything set up for him, just as he likes it.”

I rolled my eyes at Erica as she entertained Sir Jaken on the other line with gusto. She had the biggest crush on his employer, a very generous patron, albeit his colder-than-ice demeanor. Of all our clients, I couldn’t fathom why she would be infatuated with him. Other than his good looks, his conversational skills needed some serious overhaul. I’ve dealt with him a total of three times. The first was when I was fresh off orientation, which I thought went disastrously. The second was when I came in for overtime due to inclement weather and the other girl who was scheduled for the late shift couldn’t make it due to some emergency. The last time I had to service Taisho-sama was because Erica was off that night. 

Unlike the last two appointments, his most recent visit was more…colorful, and far more mentally exhausting. Taisho-sama was chattier and much more attuned to our conversation. Though not by much, it was still an improvement from his usual brooding self. His presence demanded your undivided attention, and his questions required intellectual, thoughtful responses. It’s been, by far, the longest and most arduous hour of my life since I started working here. His sessions were more like job interviews, with Taisho-sama’s two to three-word replies, and me blabbering on trying to explain myself for reasons still unknown. 

Yet somehow, Erica and the other girls wouldn’t leave me alone for a good two days when pressed about his visits, especially if I was on the closing shift. They’d ask about all the details and overanalyzed useless meanings behind his cryptic tête-à-tête. I never indulged in the gossip, and I usually got them off my back when I would cite client confidentiality as my reason for keeping mum. 

 I busied myself with menial tasks as she blabbered on the phone, surely buttering up this Jaken person to secure her an already generous tip. I tuned them out as I focused on straightening receipts and logging on to the computer to see our clientele list for the following day. I suppressed a groan as I inputted yet another ‘last-minute addition’ to our system. At least I won’t have to stay late tonight, thankfully. I could bet my life savings that Erica wouldn’t mind lingering a bit especially since it’s her favorite client coming in. It was a win-win.

I hummed a melody as I thought of all the things I would do with my free time, now that I’d be getting off work at a reasonable hour. I could even stop by the pet store on my way home to restock Buyo’s food. That cat was emptying my cash flow faster than I could replenish it, no doubt going straight to his bulging belly. I was convinced he was carrying sextuplets, even though he’s a male cat. Maybe he’ll pull an Arnold Schwarzenegger and give birth, just like in that one movie I had to watch for my English class at the community college a few years ago. That was a strange movie, but then again, so was my English professor at the time. 

My thoughts were interrupted by the handset slamming down in front of me. I looked up to see Erica’s crestfallen face. She looked like she’d been dumped over the phone. It didn’t suit her usual happy-go-lucky-fuck-this-and-that demeanor. 

My brows furrowed in confusion. Did Taisho-sama cancel?

“So? Is he still coming?” I asked, hopeful, for her sake. She was really looking forward to it. 

“Yeah, he is.” She responded, her voice sad.

“Well, what’s with the long face then? That’s great! Go get yourself ready!” I added, elbowing her from across the counter for good measure.

“That’s the issue…” She trailed off. “He’ll only come under one condition.”

“And that condition is…?”

Erica faced me square on, disappointment and a bit of envy marring her features. 

“He’s requesting you.”

Oh no. 

“…For tonight, and for all of his appointments moving forward,” she added, looking past me.

No, no. No.

“Oh, Eri…I’m so sorry.” I hammered, the shock quickly fading into empathy. “I don’t know why he would want me, specifically. I only covered you that one time because you were off, and you already know how dreadful that session was! I swear I wasn’t trying to steal him away from you! I would never!” I pleaded sincerely. A white lie, but what she didn’t know couldn’t hurt her, right? This upcoming meeting would be session number four. 

“Hey, are you alright?” I asked again when I got no reaction from her, but at this point, it felt moot. She was visibly upset. 

Unlike the other girls in the salon, Erica was my closest work friend, and I was not in the habit of sabotaging our friendship over clients, especially not over this particular one. I wanted nothing more to do with him after that night. And the other late nights he came in. 

“I-It’s okay, Kagome. I’ll be alright.” She replied, flashing me her fake customer service grin. I knew she was hurting. I prayed to the gods that she didn’t resent me. 

“Uh…just say I went home for the night! Or that I’m sick!” 

“No, it’s too late for that. I already told sir Jaken that you were the one who answered the phone.”

Darn it, Erica! Why would you say that?! 

 “Oh.” 

I let out a long breath of air. I felt disappointed that my plans would be derailed yet again, not that they were that exciting to begin with. Even still, it would’ve been nice to sit on my dilapidated couch with a nice cold beer, petting my ever-so-expanding feline companion on my lap. Simple pleasures in life, and those still managed to slip away from my overworked fingers. 

My shoulders slumped at the thought of staying an extra two hours at least; one to deal with the last-minute addition, another to closing alone. 

It took me a moment to realize that Erica was still standing across from me, feeling rejected and downhearted. I wanted to say that I would rather her take this customer because she had a good rapport with him, as she did with all her clients. I wanted to say that she can have him for all the eye candy and the nice fat tip she’d be getting for her excellent customer service. Heck, I even wanted to throw in that she might be able to score a date with him too if she massaged him at the right places and laid out her best flirtatious lip service.

But I also needed the money. Rent was due last week, and I still had to buy the basic necessities to live, even if my sustenance depended on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches twice a day and an occasional six-pack of beer if I felt like treating myself. To hell with his shitty conversations and unpredictable mood swings. I dealt with it on the regular already, as it was.  

Instead, I walked around the counter and engulfed her in the biggest bear hug I could give. 

“Hey, for what it’s worth, I’ll make sure to do an especially bad job so he reconsiders asking me to service him.” I piped in quickly, giving her a tight squeeze. “He’ll regret ever letting you go and settling for me instead.”

“Touché, Kagome.” The gesture finally cracked Erica’s sullen mood, earning a chuckle. “Whatever. I’ll still welcome him back with open arms, especially after you put him through the wringer.”

“You can count on it!” I added, winking her way. “At least you get to leave this depressing place and settle in for the night, like the rest of society. I’ll probably be here until midnight.”

“Girl, please.” Erica sneered playfully while gathering her coat and handbag. “I’d trade places with you, any day. All I have to look forward to is the one or five Tinder messages I probably have on my dead phone, none of which will lead anywhere. If I’m lucky, I might get a good lay, at most. A modest dick pic, at least. Then, I’ll get ghosted for all eternity.”

“Erica Jane Connolly!” I screeched disapprovingly, throwing her scarf over her face. “At least you still get to meet people and bang occasionally! And don’t put yourself down like that!” I walked over to her again to adjust her scarf, as a doting mother would. “You are beautiful, smart, kind, and witty. Any guy with a functioning brain would be lucky to snatch you off the market.” I meant every word. 

“Aw. Thanks, mom.” She pinched my cheeks in kind. 

“Anytime, sweetheart.” I ushered her to the door, handing her my umbrella as the cold drizzle brushed my already reddened cheeks. “Now get out of here before the weather turns and you end up like a drenched, sad cat on the streets. Text me when you get home.”

“I was hoping to stay a while longer to get a glimpse of Mr. McDreamy before I head out. You know, to fuel my wet dreams tonight.”

“You are disgusting.” I slapped her shoulder lightly. “Goodbye, Erica.”

“Bye, darling. Good luck tonight.” 

I closed the door behind her and lowered the shades, but not before peering at the flashing lights and raindrops that illuminated the scenery like small diamonds on the surface. Dreary as it was, I found a measure of comfort whenever it rained. It was the perfect night to get lost in thoughts or have a relaxing night with a partner, clothing optional. Cuffing season was upon us, after all. Not that I had anyone in mind, nor was I looking particularly hard to fill that void these days. Dating and I just didn’t mesh well. I didn’t have the time nor the budget to afford such…luxuries. I could barely scrape by to support myself and my fur child. 

I lost myself in preparing for my real last client tonight, hoping that this session won’t be as cringe-worthy as the last few. I’d still put my best foot forward, hopefully not put my foot in my mouth, so I can call it a night with a few bucks to spare. 

I ignited the scented candles and got the hot water bath ready, making sure that I had Mr. Taisho’s hair treatments in stock and in line. I even brewed a fresh pot of houjicha tea that I had brought from home. He seemed to take a liking to it the last time he was here, even asking me if he could sip from my cup. A little undignified for someone coming from money, but I was more than happy to share since it gave us a new topic to converse about apart from the typical jargon he spewed about finances and deals with his competitors. 

I made sure to pour two cups tonight, one for him, and one for me because fuck it. If I was going to spend the next two or so hours in purgatory, I might as well relish in something I actually liked. 

I faintly heard the jingle of the door opening from the back, signaling the arrival of His Highness. I put on my usual garments, one head covering, and a new face mask, because God forbid I used the same one from hours ago, contaminating his air and spreading germs. 

Checking myself once more, I took a deep breath and stretched my hands out, letting out a deep sigh as I straightened my uniform. I strutted over to the front of the store, ensuring I gave him a gleaming smile and the warmest welcome. It’s showtime. 

And like a knight in shining armor, there he stood in all his glory. Iridescent silver hair tied up in a low ponytail. Dressed to the nines in a custom-tailored navy suit, under a gunmetal gray double-vested trench coat that hugged at the right places. His handsomely chiseled face betrayed none of the emotions he kept bottled inside. He glowed like a celebrity who stepped on the red carpet of a premier, except that the red carpet was replaced by a dirty, tan-colored mess from all the foot traffic of the salon. The premier was the empty vestibule of this oh-so-luxurious beauty bar that catered to the likes of him. 

The man was a walking statue. Or an assassin in disguise. 

“Good evening, Mr. Taisho. My name is Kagome. Welcome to Yura’s Beauty Bar and Spa Services. I hope your trip wasn’t terrible, given the weather?”

He turned at the sound of my voice. Calculating amber eyes analyzed me from head to toe like I was some type of specimen, open for his perusal. It was a little unnerving at first, but considering this was my fourth encounter with him, I shook off the unsettling feeling as quickly as it came. Trivial things like this didn’t bother me anymore, or so I told myself.

“My assistant, Jaken, will be here momentarily. He is parking the car, as we speak.” Mr. Taisho said casually while removing his jacket, completely ignoring my question. Whatever, not that I care how his ride was, but a little acknowledgment would’ve been nice. Being slighted aside, I stared as the beaded droplets rolled off his expensive jacket like melting butter on a hot pan. No doubt his outerwear—no, his whole ensemble—costs more than my annual wage. 

“Is there something interesting on my person?” He asked while arching a brow as if to mock me and my plebeian status. I felt my annoyance flare up again, but I managed to hold my tongue and not retaliate with any biting remarks. It wouldn’t look good for business, and it would most certainly lead to my immediate termination if Yura ever caught wind of it. 

“No.” I shook my head vigorously while trying desperately to maintain a smile. It was a good thing my face was partially obscured by my mask and I hadn’t trimmed my unruly bangs. I was afraid he’d see the fire in my eyes, or the burning desire to slap his pretty face straight to the moon and back.

We stood there in awkward silence as he gathered his thoughts or basked in whatever sick pleasures he was getting from seeing me squirm under his gaze. I, on the other hand, quietly struggled to rein in my raging temper. 

Not even five minutes in and we were already off to a great start. Not. 

“Um. Regarding Sir Jaken, I will leave the door unlocked for him.” I quickly replied, my head hung low. Instead of twiddling my thumbs, I assisted him with doffing the rest of his garments off like a good little waiting girl, while easily shuffling between the several hangers I was holding and neatly putting away. 

He scoffed at my choice of honorifics. “Such a title is unnecessary. Jaken is fine.” 

I’m not sure if he failed to understand that I didn’t have the same liberties as he did when it came to addressing customers, whether by proxy or not. 

He surveyed the rest of the room silently, but I noticed him slightly turn his head in the direction of the spa. “Is that brewed houjicha? It smells fresh.”

I perked up at his dead-on keen sense of smell. Of all the melange of scents that lingered from the cornucopia of hair and beauty products, he caught on the faint aroma of houjicha, which I had completely forgotten. The steeping tea was in the furthest room from the vestibule. Only trained dogs possessed that kind of razor-sharp olfactory prowess. Despite his boorish introduction, I was impressed by his astute observation, nonetheless.

“Yes, it is. I remembered how much you enjoyed it during your last visit, so I took the liberty of brewing you a fresh pot. I hope you don’t mind.”

“Hn.” He tilted his head up one more time, discreetly sniffing the air once more. “Very well.”

I flashed him a pseudo ’smile’ with my eyes before turning on my heel, leading him to the back room. 

I hope you choke on your tea, asshole. 

“Yes, Mr. Taisho. Right this way.”

I better burn that midnight oil now, because it was going to be a long night. 

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words: 3,752

this is also on AO3 as a standalone fic. (https://archiveofourown.org/works/43609509/chapters/109651698)

#sesskag #eleven drabbles #midnight bribe moonlight bride #fanfiction #sesshoumaru x kagome #sesskag fanfiction #tropes #first person narrative #writing exercise

[mrfeenysmustache]

In the Heart of Starlight

Chapter 16

The End

Summary: You can make a wish on the Shikon, but it will grant it as it sees fit. In a last ditch effort to thwart his enemies before he is once and for all destroyed, Naraku makes a wish that changes their lives irrevocably, in ways no one could predict. A SessKag space travel AU. Angst, major character death, mating tropes, eventual romance

Read on: AO3

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Kagome sat in front of her bedroom window and blankly watched the rain fall onto the shrine grounds below.

It drummed in a steady thrum across the roof, a constant drone of noise that had plagued them all day.

She peeked over her shoulder at her bed and frowned, standing from the chair she’d been sitting in and slipping under the covers.

She snuggled up to Sesshomaru’s back, wrapping her arms around him, and his trembling eased as her presence warmed him and her scent soothed him.

#sesskag #sesskag fanfiction #sesskag fanfic #sesskag fic #sesshomaru/kagome

[thosedeliciousloavesss]

Gettin them googoo eyes, Sess

#sesskag #sesshomaru #kagome #inuyasha #fanart #i was gonna write a drabble or somefink but i dunno what it'd be about and i'm getting ready to do a small roadtrip #it just spawned from the idea that even though kags might be with mr.my-ex-is-absolved-of-attempted-murder-on-my-current-gf-cuz-she-hot #it wouldn't stop big bro from catching some kinda feelinz #although in the pic i headcanon her as being over inuyashart's bullshit and amicably single #also like 25 or something cuz it creeps me out a lil when folks try to ship a probably 200+ year demon with a teenager #although i read that sess' human age would be around 19 which honestly #explains a lot #looking at him as a slightly older teen changes your perspective of him real quick #at least in my experience #anywho #i like the idea of him pining away for her but feeling unable to act because maybe she was marked by his brother despite the separation #but on the flip side i'm not a fan of her being with inuyasha to that extent so i'm conflicted #i just really love the requited-unreqited love trope #like mutual pining is to me what cat skins are to dennis reynolds #soft pleasurable and derived from angst #I KNOW I DREW HIS CRESCENT THE WRONG DIRECTION #IT'S NOT LIKE HE'S GONNA COME TO MY HOUSE

[forgettable-fox]

Operation: Forlorn Pestilence

Oneshot

Summary: This oneshot is the sixth in an anthology series focused around popular tv tropes for a trope bingo challenge! After a military experiment goes array, a deadly pandemic is loosened on the world at large. Kagome, an epidemiologist, and her friends are working on a cure...when disaster strikes.

Tropes: Secret Relationship/Synthetic Plague/Quarantine with Extreme Prejudice/Sole Survivor/Psychological Horror/World War Whatever

#sesskag fic #sesskag fanfiction #inuyasha fandom #trope bingo #horror #suspense #plague #apocolypse

[rayshippouuchiha]

The relationship between Inuyasha and Kagome in the anime is bad, which I'm not if that's down to translation errors or just how the anime is. In the manga it's way more healthy and Inuyasha softens to Kagome very nicely by the end. The manga made me want to ship InuKag while the anime made me want to ship SessKag.

Takahashi is so famous for her couples that she literally has a trope named after her, so it might be better to start with the manga before the anime.

Hope that helps the other anon!

Yeah the manga is superior on a number of levels, absolutely agree with that.

I also came out of the anime a SessKag shipper on merit of disliking the overall vibe of InuKag. But there is a lot of growth shown in the anime even if the manga does it better.

And yeah Takahashi is a master storyteller and it shows brightly in the manga in particular.

#RayRambles #InuYasha