Hyakuhei pulled his hand into view as he gazed longingly at the soft leather pouch Kyoko had left behind. Bringing it closer to his face, he closed his eyes and inhaled her scent still clinging to it like the sweetest perfume.
He sighed in a melancholy manner and opened his eyes to stare at the small, insignificant thing. It appeared to be worthless at first glance but only if you didn’t know the power it contained. He fingered it gently, feeling the talisman hidden inside and carefully opened it, hearing the clink of the priceless gems within.
Pouring the tiny crystals out on the fur, dark eyes watched them sparkle electric blue from the light of the fire. This is what he had been after… the shattered guardian heart crystal and its power. He now possessed the very thing he’d been seekin
