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Kagome's hands were cold with nervous sweat, even under the warmth of her mittens. She couldn't go through with this, couldn't do it, couldn't see where he had... She wrenched away, placing her hands and forehead against a tree.

He was by her side, instructing her with a calm, even voice. "Breathe in slowly...and out." A small palm slipped into her own, and Kagome closed her eyes, willing her panic to pass.

After a minute or so, Kagome had recovered. Gratefully, she looked at Sesshomaru, the one who had helped her through it. He wordlessly grabbed her other hand, and the trio made their way down the hall of trees.

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"Hi, onee-chan," she said softly, staring at frozen water. "I know you've gone to the Kami's Realm, but...I came to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything. I'm sorry I couldn't save you."

"He wouldn't have blamed you." Sesshomaru stood at her side. "I'm sure he loved you."

"I know." Kagome felt peace settle in her heart. "Thank you, Sesshomaru-sama."

"Sesshomaru," he corrected, and bent down to touch her lips in a fleeting kiss that promised a bright future.

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Prompt: Deck the Halls