💚@kagomes-hanakotobamatsuri 2025 Week 01: Devotion & Reverence
💚Flower: Pansy (loving thoughts), Petunia (resentment), Zinnia (lasting affection)
💚Kingdom: Garden
💚Trope: Gods and goddesses
Summary: Inuyasha decides to take the fate of his brother into his own hands.
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A different kind of power sparked inside the house, startling them both, and Inuyasha flew into the nearest tree. Most humans couldn't see them, but there were a few who were blessed by the gods from birth. Their inner eye—or holy power—was akin to the lower-level deities, which meant it was harder to hide, and he didn't feel like explaining why a half-naked man with wings was on their property.
Surprisingly, Sesshoumaru didn't move. Inuyasha rolled his eyes. The bastard probably thought he was so far above everyone that he was immune to even the most powerful humans, and Inuyasha's claws dug into the bark. Just once, he wanted to cut his brother down to size.
To prove he was just as important as the rest of them.
The door to the hut opened, and a woman with dark hair stepped over the threshold. Inuyasha blinked, momentarily confused. Had he gotten the wrong house? He'd never seen a human with eyes so blue. He kept himself hidden but let his aura wander, clicking his tongue when their powers collided.
She was human. She was a priestess, and a very powerful one, but still human.
His power retreated, not wanting to give himself away, and he watched her for a few moments, waiting to see if any of the other gods suddenly appeared. If she was under their protection, they'd feel the flare and intervene immediately. Even the less powerful ones hated their territory being invaded.
When she remained alone, he glanced down at his brother. He still hadn't moved, and an idea struck. Inuyasha's mouth curved up into a smirk as he readied his bow. She was the target, but that didn't mean he couldn't have a little fun first.
A golden arrow appeared between his fingers, the fletching brushing his cheek. With a controlled breath to calm his heart, he blinked slowly, took aim at his brother's back, then let the arrow fly.