Friday, May 13, 2005

Ties That Bind: Bring on the Fluff
*episode 7*

In the morning, Kohaku is sleeping in and Kagura and Sango are talking. Sango asks, “So what do you feel for my brother?” “I’m not sure.” Kagura answer. “I really have nothing to compare it to.” “How can that be?” Sango asks. Kagura tells her, “I have only existed for a few months. In that time, I have been in Naraku’s clutches. I have no childhood, no parents, nothing which would have prepared me for this.” “Well,” Sango asks, “What about your relationship with Naraku? What was that?” “That was as far from what I feel for Kohaku as I can imagine.” Kagura says. “He had power over me, and he never let me forget it. It seemed at times like even my thoughts weren’t private from him. He hurt me physically, but he also attacked my soul. He would give me just enough freedom to wet my appetite then pull me back. When I was in his castle, he was always watching me: when I slept, when I ate, when I bathed. I knew that he could do anything to me at anytime. Sometimes he would make a pretense of lust, just to show that there was nothing I could do. But it wasn’t my body he wanted, it was my spirit.” “Did he…?” Sango asks. “He didn’t have to.” Kagura answers. “It was a constant threat. It was a way in which things could still get worse. Thinking about it now I realize that if he ever had done it, the threat would have lost most of its power. I think I can safely call what I feel for Naraku hatred, and therefore, what I feel for Kohaku would be love; wouldn’t it?” “I’m not sure.” Sango says. “It’s just hard for me to use that word when you’re a grown woman and he’s still a boy.” Kagura says, “I’m not a woman, not in a normal sense; and Kohaku is no longer a child. Naraku took that from him. All I know is that he is the only person I’ve ever felt good about my relationship with. I don’t know what that means, but I want it to mean something.” “I see.” Sango says. “I can’t trust you; not yet. Also, I’m still not sure about having him go with you. But for now, you have my permission to continue to be with him.” “Thank you.” Kagura says. “Does he always sleep this late? When he was with Naraku, he didn’t seem to sleep at all.” Sango laughs silently. “He slept in whenever he could.” she says. “It’s funny, but I’m glad to see that that hasn’t changed.” “Not like you,” Kohaku says sitting up, “you were always the first one up. You and Kirara would get up before sunrise and head off into the woods.” “Good morning.” Sango says. “I suppose you’re right. Those were happy times.” Kohaku asks, “Will there be happy days again sister?” After Sango nods in agreement she asks, “Are you hungry?” “Is there any more of that stuff Kagome had? The sweet brown one.” he asks. “Chocolate.” Sango says. “Kagome says that too much of that is bad for your teeth. But, I suppose one more piece won’t hurt.” Sango smiles and the day begins.
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