First drabble of the A Few Words for You arc. A random element, a random couple, 100-150 words.

Pairing: Yuya/Shinrei
Element: water

Disclaimer: Samurai Deeper Kyo belongs to Akimine Kamijyo-san and I make no profit from this piece.

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Cursed

Yuya stared down at the cup. The water, still, reflected her dismayed eyes like the green depths of a clear pond.

It ran cool as she drank, reminding her of how cold he had been. Closing her eyes, she felt the liquid as it flowed down her throat, just like the dragon, but warmer.

She was not dismayed because her death had been scheduled. She was dismayed because she did not hate him for it. The dragon curled around her heart, a painful guardian that had cursed her.

Cursed her into loving her executioner.

Yuya poured herself more water, slowly, tenderly.

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I'm calling out a challenge to whoever would like to take up the theme. Pick a couple (as randomly as you wish), an element, and keep the drabble within 100-150 words.

A-chan