#sesskagweek2025

SessKag week is coming again! 😊

The event will be held from

Monday 28th of July till Sunday 3rd of August

The week's theme will be SEASONS.

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Hope to see many of you creating! 💕

-- Admin Chie

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SessKag Week 2025, Day 1 — Weather Prompt: Rainstorm Rated G 540 words

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The morning had been full of sunshine, such a beautiful summer’s day she couldn’t bear staying inside. Earlier, when she was leaving the village, a few scattered drops splattered her. She didn’t think much of it. The cool, soft touch of the rain was refreshing, actually, she had mused, like a right idiot.

Now the skies have opened. The world has turned grey and the heavy fall of rain all around her blurs all its edges like a filmy curtain. The rain pours down, relentless, and though she’s on a familiar path, it’s hard to make her way. Not only because of the poor visibility, but because she’s absolutely drenched. The fabric of her hakama is soaked through, hanging heavy from her hips and clinging to her legs with every step as she hurries down the road. She knows she doesn’t have far to go, but right now it feels like her home might as well be an ocean away. She’s pretty sure there is as much water between her and her destination currently, anyway.

Kagome grits her teeth and tries to pick up her pace. Cold is starting to seep in. Raindrops cling to her lashes as she tries to squint through the downpour. Her foot slips and Kagome swears under her breath. The path is becoming muddy. Worrying about turning an ankle is the last thing she needs right now. Still, she hurries on, picturing the reward awaiting for her when she reaches her destination. Dry clothes. Warm fire. A steaming cup of tea. A blanket over her shoulders and a roof over her head. Roofs are definitely underrated, Kagome decides. 

Ahead, there’s a sudden flash of light. Kagome yelps and stumbles back a step. She half expects to hear the rumble of thunder, but the low, dark sound that cuts through the static rush of the rain is a growl. Her spine growing rigid, Kagome blinks water out of her eyes—and there, blocking her path stands a still, white figure.

A familiar, pissed off white figure, if the growling is anything to go by.

“Sesshoumaru!” Kagome cries out. She clutches her chest, torn between relief and alarm. 

“Miko.” He snarls. “What is the meaning of this?”

She knows she’s in trouble, but irritation still sparks inside her at the implied accusation.

“The meaning of what?”

He grits his teeth, jaw tight. “Why are you out in the rain?”

“I didn’t know there was a storm coming! The rain took me by surprise.”

“And why did you not seek shelter when it began?”

“Seek shelter where, exactly?” Kagome retorts, tossing a glare at the field around them. “It didn’t feel like the rain would stop any time soon and I didn’t want to wait it out. I just want to get home.”

Before she has the time to even blink, those strong, clawed hands are wrapping around her. Cradled to his chest, his firm grip secure on her shoulder, something inside her settles. Kagome closes her eyes and presses herself closer to his chest. He’s so warm! How is he always so warm?

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For SessKag Week 2025, to celebrate our beloved Sesshoumaru x Kagome pairing. Here's my entry for Day 1! Prompts: Day 1: Weather Word prompt: Rainstorm Activity: A snowball fight Dialogue: “It’s too damn hot out.”

SessKag Week Mon 28th July to Sun 3rd August 2025!

Theme: Seasons

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Prompts

Day 1 - Weather

Word prompt: Rainstorm Activity: A snowball fight Dialogue: “It’s too damn hot out.”

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Day 2 - Winter

Word prompt: Kotatsu Activity: Warming up in an onsen Dialogue: “Is there enough warm sake for me?”

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Day 3 - Spring

Word prompt: Green Activity: Hanami picnic Dialogue: “It feels like a new beginning, doesn’t it?”

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Day 4 - Summer

Word prompt: Fireworks Activity: Going to a summer festival Dialogue: “Can we go to the beach? Please?”

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Day 5 - Autumn

Word prompt: Foliage Activity: A hike in the mountains. Dialogue: “I’ve never been to a moon viewing.”

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Day 6 - Celebration

Word prompt: Obon Activity: Watching the first sunrise of the year together Dialogue: “Of course I got you a gift, it’s your birthday!”

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Day 7 - Free Day

Anything goes! ❤

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Each day has a theme & 3 prompts to choose from.

Each day has a seasons-related theme, and three prompts that fit into the day's theme. The three prompts you can use are: a word prompt, a scenario prompt and a dialogue prompt. You can use any of these prompts, or all three, if you're ambitious! If none of the day's three prompts speak to you, you can create something based on the day's given overall theme.

The final day is a free day, for you to create whatever you wish!

Whatever you create inspired by these prompts is welcome!

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Tagging

You can use either #skw2025 or #sesskagweek2025.

Remember also to use a daily tag to indicate for which day’s prompt the work is for! (e.g. #skw2025d1 for Day 1)

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All kind of fanworks are welcome!

Fan fics, fan art, edits, moodboards & gifsets, playlists, podfics etc. Anything you’re inspired to create! The only requirements are that the works should be new and created for this event without the use of a generative AI.

If you’re not a creator, SessKag week is an excellent time to show appreciation to your favourite creators! You can make fic rec lists or reblog your favourite fan art or make shout-out post to thank the creators you like! And of course, you can always comment on the new fanworks created for the SessKag week and/or reblog them to share with others! 💕

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If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to ask!

For those who post on AO3, there is a collection for SessKag Week 2025!

I hope you all have fun with this event! I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone’s creations! 💙

– Admin Chie

Kagome has her own unique way of obtaining her mate's attention.

SessKag Week 2025, Day 2 — Winter Prompt: Kotatsu Rated G 690 words

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Kagome packs snow in her hands, moulding it, before carefully adding it to her snow man. Details are important, after all. She concentrates on her work, adding a few more finishing touches before she steps back to run a critical eye over her creation. It’s perfect. She grins and whirls around, her gaze bouncing around the snowy clearing. Three other snowmen are holding watch, but no one else is around. Kagome huffs, her breath misting in the air. Did Rin and the others already go back to the village? When? Did they even tell her they were leaving?

She’s been so absorbed in her creative genius that she didn’t even notice she’d been left behind. And then, all at once, other things she hasn’t noticed are undeniably present. Her hair is wet from the falling snow. Small shivers are running down her spine because it’s colder out than she realised. She flexes her fingers; they are red and raw and she can’t quite feel them.

Kagome closes her eyes and marvels at her own stupidity. She definitely should’ve been wearing mittens, even if they made her clumsy and hindered her artistic process.

Her eyes snap open when her wrist is snatched into a steely grip that pulls her hand up. Taken aback and more than a little confused, she stares at Sesshoumaru. Where did he come from? How come he’s so damn light on his feet? And most importantly, why is he frowning so fiercely at her hand?

“Sesshoumaru?” she asks, her voice trembling only a little.

He doesn’t reply. Instead, he blows on her hand. His warm breath makes the tips of her numb fingers tingle and something flutter in the pit of her stomach.

She must make some involuntary sound, because his hooded eyes turn to her, his sharp stare pinning her down. There’s a look in those secretive golden depths she’s never seen before.

"Come, miko,” he tells her, as imperious and haughty as always.

“Come where?” she asks, though she’s already following after him. For some reason, he’s still holding onto her hand as they head back to the village.

“The others are waiting,” comes his reply.

She watches his back, the way his silver-white hair swings with each step, and wonders just how she’s ended up here. Why Sesshoumaru has her wrist in his firm grasp, why he’s the one who has come to collect her, why she is following him so readily… Why is the beat of her heart suddenly so loud in her ears.

They arrive at Kaede’s hut. Sesshoumaru stops by the door and gestures for her to go in. His hand briefly splays against the small of her back as Kagome steps into her friend’s home. Rin rushes to greet her and help her peel off the winter gear while Kaede fusses and urges her to come sit by the fire. In no time at all, Kagome’s sitting under the peaceful warmth of the makeshift kotatsu she instructed Miroku and Inuyasha to build for Kaede, cradling a cup of tea in her hands, breathing in the fragrant steam.

“Thank you.” She smiles at all of them “I didn’t even realise how cold I was.”

“You need to take better care, miko,” Sesshoumaru admonishes her.

She is all too aware of him and the heat he is radiating along her side—he succumbed to Rin’s persuasion and is sharing the kotatsu with her.

“Sorry,” she mumbles to her tea, avoiding his stare. She can’t quite bear to look at him. Her heart still hasn’t calmed down.

Hidden under the thick blanket of the kotatsu, something heavy and warm settles on her thigh, gives it a squeeze. Something, that feels suspiciously like Sesshoumaru’s claw-tipped hand.

Her breath catches in her throat and liquid heat pools inside. She feels the weight of his attention on her, catches the flicker of a smile curling his lip.

A quiet moment alone by the campfire.

Sesshoumaru wants to surprise his mate. Kagome wants to surprise her husband. Jaken just wants a vacation.