cherisenae

[cherisenae]

"Hey, come look at this Sesshomaru!" Kagome calls.

Sesshomaru stops, snow crunching under his boots, and looks over his shoulder. With a grin stretching ear to ear, Kagome stares whimsically at whatever she was holding between the palms of her mittened hands. He sighs and turns around, walking towards Kagome. A violent gust blows, the cold trespassing his many layers of clothes and seeping all the way to his bones. He shivers and adjusts the yellow scarf around his neck before tucking freezing claws into his furisodes' sleeves.

Kagome had sewn everyone a scarf as a gift, including himself. He initially refused, expect Kagome wouldn't take "no" as an answer and forced her gift onto him. While his initial reluctance was futile, Sesshomaru was now secretly thankful for the miko's stubbornness that day since her scarf was proving quite useful in this frigid weather.

As he nears, Kagome looks up at him with dazzling eyes. She lifts her arms up for Sesshomaru to see the small snowflake resting in palms of her hands.

"Isn't it beautiful?!" Her smile grows even wider, "Like crystallized heaven that magically fell into my hands!"

Sesshomaru winces, golden eyes narrowing at her as his lips part in a frown, "It’s a snowflake, Miko."

Kagome shakes her head, looking dreamily at the snowflake as it sparkles in the sunlight, "Yes, but we can appreciate its beauty."

Melchanly fills her once cheery expression as the snowflake melts, dampening her brown mittens.

She shakes her hands and grins at Sesshomaru. Playfully tapping his shoulder, Kagome teases, "You got to learn to love the little things Sesshomaru! It makes the world a lot nicer place to live."

Kagome skips a few steps ahead along the forest path before spinning back around to Sesshomaru. Throwing her arms behind her back and adding a slight tilt to her frame, Kagome smiles at him, "Ready to make way? We still have a long journey ahead of us!"

Closing his eyes, Sesshomaru smiles softly with a light chuckle, "Hn, Indeed. As you please, Kagome."

Kagome waits for Sesshomaru and once he's by her side, slips her hand into his. Gently squeezing his hand in hers, she looks up and her lips break once again into a large smile that shows off her teeth. Sesshomaru returns her smile with slight nod of his head and a small smile of his own. Hand in hand, they walk down the shoveled pathway between the tall trees, the sun shining brightly overhead which slowly, yet pleasantly begins to warm the air. 

(Notes and link to ao3 after cut)

For @crescent-dreams FCN December 2023 prompt: Bestow

I was in a drawing mood last week and decided to do a little sesskag fan art based on this fic I had previously written. While I didn't plan on finishing the fic, I decided why not? So I spent a good portion of last night and today editing it. Now I got a fic and a complimentary fan art that goes with it. While I'm not used to drawing chibis, I think did a good job and that they're both really cute 💓

(I completed the drawing before re-reading my fic, so I forgot kagome was wearing mittens 😅 Oh well, I'm not redoing her hands 😂)

Anyways, congrats to me for these are my first fic and art of the year! And I love it just happened to be sesskag 💓

Medium: Graphite pencils on sketch paper. Photo edited with Snapseed.

edit- had to re upload the image bc the quality was bad

[cherisenae]

Thats amazing! I’ll have to add your fan art to my fic then. I’ll add it asap and credit you ofc!

Happy Birthday, @cherisenae! Have a wonderful day!

[cherisenae]

That’s so much! One of my best birthday gifts I’ve ever gotten!

I love kagome’s hair, I love me some curly hair kagome! Plus buyo is fat, fluffy, and adorable 🥰

Though the surprised on kagome’s face makes me wonder if a certain demon lord appeared in her timeline 👀

"It Begins"

Gift for: @cherisenae

[cherisenae]

Thanks so much so much! This is one of the best birthday gifts I’ve ever gotten!

Kagome looks so cute! I love her expression! the blushies 😍 she looks shy but also thoughtful and determined!

I noticed that kagome is wearing sesshomaru sash style scarf and carrying a black box with a silver bow. Is this by any chance inspired by my fic “A Gift from Me to You?”

(If it is, that makes me ever more excited!)

Happy Birthday, @cherisenae! Have a wonderful day!

[cherisenae]

I can't believe it! My fic tied first place! I'm so happy 😭

Thanks to everyone who voted for me! Your support means everything! 🥹 💕

Term 2 2023 Winners!!

As always, us mods here at FeudalConnection want to give a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Second Term 2023 Inuyasha Fandom Awards! Your participation and support for this fandom is simply incredible!

As a reminder, the winners have evolved into First, Second, and Third place awards. We are allowing ties for first place winners, rather than go into a run off period.

- For categories with up to four nominations, a First place banner will be awarded to the winner.

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And now, without further delay, here we are!

Winners for Term 2 2023 Inuyasha Fandom Awards, hosted by FeudalConnection!

Best Action/Adventure Fiction

First Place: “Anti-Hero” by @lavendertwilight89 Second place: “Legacy” by @fandomobsessions016

Best AU/AR Fiction

First place: “The Unfortunate Queen” by @elkonigin Second place: “Demons and DJs” by @thisdumbbitchcantspell / MenacingMenace (AO3) Third place: “All in the Gang” by @moon-ion / thetroll (AO3)

Best Canon Universe Fiction

First place: “Mercury’s in Gatorade” by @clearwillow / BrigidTheFae (AO3) Second place: “Zephyr” by @mrfeenysmustache / AshMish111 (AO3)

Best Angst Fiction

First place: “Lethe” by @elkonigin Second place: “Made to Order” by @chiaztolite

Best Dark Fiction

First place - “The Progenitor” by @moon-ion / thetroll (AO3)

Best Drama Fiction

First place: “Soulless” by @witchygirl99 Second place: “Letters Through Time” by @cat-zchen Third place (tie): “Crave” by Latenightdevilx (AO3) Third place (tie): "Higurashiton” by @theladymagnolia / LadyMagnolia (AO3)

Best Humor/Parody Fiction

First place: “Code Hanyou” by @shikonstar / BitterNovember (AO3) Second place - “Glowing in the Dark” by @cat-zchen

Best NSFW Fiction

First place: “Uncharted Territory” by @chiaztolite Second place: “My Brother’s Bestfriend” by @keichanz Third place: “Atelier” by CloudsCloudlet (AO3)

Best Oneshot Fiction

First place: “Sometimes a Snuggle is Exactly What We Need” by @neutronstarchild Second place: “The Last Time” by @goshinote

Best Character Portrayal Fiction

First place: “Mail Tampering” (Inuyasha) by @shikonstar / BitterNovember (AO3) Second place: “Fragments” (Sesshoumaru) by @sereia1313 / Sereia13 (AO3) Third place: “In Too Deep” (Kagome) by @sagemcmae

Best InuKag Romance Fiction

First place: “The Half-Breed’s Wife” by @gypsin / Gypsyn (AO3) Second place: “Paint Me a Picture” by @neutronstarchild & @ruddcatha

Best SessKag Romance Fiction

First place: “For Your Attention” by @witchygirl99

Best Romance Fiction

First place: “Only You, Sango” by @skyelara

Best Fluff Fiction

First place: “First Impressions” by @mamabearcat Second place (tie): “Potpourri” by @uissuteffu Second place (tie): “Sick of This S@*%” by @fawn-eyed-girl

Best Serial Fiction

First place: “No Other Way” (InuKag chapters) by @somekndofnature

Best Ficlet

First place (tie): “Hold Me Dear Into the Night” by @hyylia First place (tie):  “Tranquility” by @cherisenae

Best Antagonist Portrayal Fiction

First place: “Guardian” (Ryuukotsusei) by @ruddcatha

Best Completed Fiction

First place: “Swimming in Jade” by @lavendertwilight89 Second place - “Demons and DJs” by @thisdumbbitchcantspell / MenacingMenace (AO3)

Best Action/Adventure Fanart

First place: “Unnamed” by @amlli

Best AU/AR Fanart

First place: “Phantom of the Opera” by @kalcia

Best Canon Fanart

First place: “Three years separation” by @len-barboza

Best Angst Fanart

First place: “✨ Brothers ✨” by @xtaisanax

Best Dark Fanart

First place: “He’s angery” by @brain-rot-hour

Best Humor/Parody Fanart

First place: “Magic in Bed” by @mamabearcat

Best Kiss Fanart

First place: “Welcome Home” by @katballesteros

Best Character Fanart

First place: “Kagura” by @rhapeseuhans Second place: “Naraku” by @soluryn

Best Duo/Pairing Fanart

First place: “Under the Moon” by @thepadawanartist

Best NSFW Fanart

First place: “A Bit of Naked Inuyasha” by @kalcia Second place: “Mermaid Service” by @sayuri-liu

Best InuKag Romance Fanart

First place: “記念日おめでとう” by @len-barboza

Best SessKag Romance Fanart

First place: “You and Me After All” by @thepadawanartist

Best Romance Fanart

First place: “Gift Exchange” by @izakimi Second place: “Leap of Faith” by @ashleys-canvas

Best Group Depiction Fanart

First place: “Happy Mother’s Day!” by @eliza-faust-diary Second place: “Oh Brother (Part 2)” by @mama-ino

Best Doujinshi

First place: “The Last Days” by @liquidashesart

Best Redraw

First place: “Live” by @thunderpot

Best Lineart

First place: “Did I watch Inuyasha when i was 8” by @il---re

Best Overall Fanart

First place: “Under the Moon” by @thepadawanartist Second place: “Kikyo” by @purilly

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[cherisenae]

I'm stunned!! I can't believe my funny little sketch got nominated!!!

Thanks to who ever nominated me and my art! I'm so grateful and it made my night when i saw the tag 🥹 💕

But honestly why am I surprised? Ofc the mighty lord sesshomaru and his shiny bald head would get nominated 😌👌😂

Nomination - cherisenae

CONGRATULATIONS, @cherisenae​!!! Your fanart “He's talking shit” has been nominated by one of your fans for the 2023 3rd Term Inuyasha Fandom Awards run by FeudalConnection!

Your work has been nominated in the following category:

Best Humor/Parody

Voting will take place between October 5th and October 20th, and the links to do so can be found on the feudalconnection Tumblr page.

If you would like to pull your work from consideration for an award, please let us know via the Tumblr page or feudalconnection@gmail.com.

Once again, congratulations for your beautiful contributions to this wonderful fandom, and thank you for all that you do!

[cherisenae]

Let the Chaos run FREEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

now I have to write that fic!!

He’s talking shit, probably to Inuyasha

Inspired by Glided Sapphire shenanigans, I present you Baldmaru!! It was @mrfeenysmustache cursed memes of bald sesshomaru which made me draw this! And she loves him as much as I do 🤣

ofc long hair Sesshomaru is the best Sesshomaru. But I don’t know about you,  Sesshomaru is still hot as fuck bald!! It’s all in the features and attitude anyways and he definitely serves 😜

Anyway, this isn’t the last of Baldmaru! I have a fic and few fan art ideas with him, mainly sesskag stuff ofc!

[cherisenae]

The first chapter is dedicated to @sesskag-week 2023 💓

Summary: A tender moment between Sesshomaru and Kagome leaves them not only baring their greatest fears, but also opening up their hearts to one another. The moment brings something long left unanswered out for questioning. Are the two really just friends? Or is their relationship destined for more?

Pairing: Sesshomaru x Kagome

Rating: General Auidences

Preview

Still clutching his sleeve, her lips curl up into a shy smile and Kagome finds herself unable to meet Sesshomaru's eyes, "I must look like a mess..." she looks down at his chest, "And I've even wrinkled your kimono."

Sitting up straight, Kagome wipes her cheeks and nose on the hem of her sleeve. She laughs, "Here you are, comforting me, when I'm the one supposed to be comforting you right now."

Sesshomaru watches Kagome tidy herself. Tears still cling to her long dark lashes. The sunlight reflects on their surface like tiny gems sparkling in her blue eyes. A healthy blush spreads across her freckled face. She combs her tangled her back, exposing her long neck to him. His eyes follow its curve. He notices that when Kagomees blushes, it extends farther than her face, trailing all the down her cheeks to the expanse of ivory skin hidden underneath her white kosode. Sesshomaru is mesmerized by Kagome, finding her remarkably beautiful. His chest warms at the sight. Why hadn't he noticed before?

[cherisenae]

Summary: Much to his amusement, Sesshomaru reveals some very exciting news to Kagome.

Pairing: Sesshomaru x Kagome

Rating: General Auidences

Preview

“This is amazing!” Kagome cheers, giddily swaying her hands, “This is such exciting progress! And I just know all the villagers will love it!”

“Hn.” Sesshomaru nods, watching Kagome with open amusement as she chatters on about all the wonderful things the library will bring to the village.

Resting his chin in his raised hand, Sesshomaru asks, “But what about you, Kagome? I suspect you will spend an awful lot of time there too. I’ll have to seek you out amongst a grand pile of books most evenings.”

Kagome bursts into laughter, clutching her stomach. Sesshomaru heart warms, the sound a pleasant song to his ears.

[cherisenae]

Summary: The best gifts are made with love. And that's exactly what Kagome had in mind for Sesshomaru. Sesskag

Pairing: Sesshomaru x Kagome

Rating: General Auidences

Preview

“Kagome?!” Sesshomaru’s eyes widen fractionally at her from behind the door, “I wasn’t expecting any company today. What are you doing here?”

Kagome throws her arms out, presenting the box to Sesshomaru. "I know you don't celebrate, but-" Kagome spits out, her face red and eyes averting away from him, "I wanted to make you something anyways!”

[cherisenae]

Week 3 Longing Tropes: Pining & Innocent Physical contact; Hues: White

I don’t have a definite title yet, but I’m thinking “Whispers of a Desire Longing to Bloom”

Let me know what you think of the title 🤗

This is a wip.

I tried really hard to finish on time, but real life got in the way (e.g. thumb pain, physical therapy, etc). I want this to look amazing, so I’m going to work at my own pace now that the event is done. And I’ll definitely post the completed piece once I’ve finished coloring it.

@kagomes-hanakotobamatsuri

[cherisenae]

Happy Birthday to the wonderful woman that is Kagome! Thank you to everyone who participated in tending the garden this year!

Week 01: Beauty & Femininity

Fragments (Chapter 1) and Hyacinth by @sereia1313

Hyacinth Hues by @mrfeenysmustache

Beauty and Femininity by @mynightshining

Fragrance (Chapter 1) by @moon-ion

Like Salt to Sugar (Chapter 1) by @chiaztolite

Kagome: the Beautiful Miko by @legofanguy1999

Bloom by @classysassy9791

Happy Birthday Kagome! by @sayuri-liu

Week 02: Adversity & Change

Fragments (Chapter 2) and Borage by @sereia1313

Fragrance (Chapter 2) by @moon-ion

Like Salt to Sugar (Chapter 12) by @chiaztolite

Fevers and Flowers by @cat-zchen

Howling Heart by @mynightshining

Week 03: Passion & Longing

Fragments (Chapter 3) and Gardenia by @sereia1313

Fragrance (Chapter 3) by @moon-ion

Converging Confessions by @mrfeenysmustache

Like Salt to Sugar (Chapter 18) by @chiaztolite

Fevers and Flowers by @cat-zchen

Whispers of a Desire Longing to Bloom by @cherisenae

Week 04: Patience & Forgiveness

Fragments (Chapter 4) and Almond by @sereia1313

Fragrance (Chapter 4) by @moon-ion

Patience by @mrfeenysmustache

Like Salt to Sugar (Chapter 21) by @chiaztolite

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Hanakotoba Matsuri! We hope you had fun and can't wait to see which parts of the garden you'll tend to next year. Stay safe, and flourish!

[cherisenae]

Week 3 Longing Tropes: Pining & Innocent Physical contact; Hues: White

I don't have a definite title yet, but I’m thinking “Whispers of a Desire Longing to Bloom”

Let me know what you think of the title 🤗

This is a wip.

I tried really hard to finish on time, but real life got in the way (e.g. thumb pain, physical therapy, etc). I want this to look amazing, so I’m going to work at my own pace now that the event is done. And I’ll definitely post the completed piece once I’ve finished coloring it.

@kagomes-hanakotobamatsuri

[cherisenae]

Honestly this is the best response I could of gotten on this post 😂

Baldmaru shall not be slighted, only praised! He serves perfection 😤🙌

He’s talking shit, probably to Inuyasha

Inspired by Glided Sapphire shenanigans, I present you Baldmaru!! It was @mrfeenysmustache cursed memes of bald sesshomaru which made me draw this! And she loves him as much as I do 🤣

ofc long hair Sesshomaru is the best Sesshomaru. But I don’t know about you,  Sesshomaru is still hot as fuck bald!! It’s all in the features and attitude anyways and he definitely serves 😜

Anyway, this isn’t the last of Baldmaru! I have a fic and few fan art ideas with him, mainly sesskag stuff ofc!

[cherisenae]

A sketch of my oc Zander from last year

[cherisenae]

A quick, late night sketch of Sesshomaru when I was too awake to sleep and wanted to draw.

Wasn’t initially planning on drawing him, but after the initial sketch I thought "this looks like Sesshomaru 😳” and just went for it! This is what I ended up with and I think he’s quite handsome 😝 

I find that struggling to sleep sometimes leads to amazing ideas or creations 😜

Besides becoming my signature way I draw sesshomaru from now on, I may have a sesskag fan art in mind for this 👀😏

[cherisenae]

He’s talking shit, probably to Inuyasha

Inspired by Glided Sapphire shenanigans, I present you Baldmaru!! It was @mrfeenysmustache cursed memes of bald sesshomaru which made me draw this! And she loves him as much as I do 🤣

ofc long hair Sesshomaru is the best Sesshomaru. But I don’t know about you,  Sesshomaru is still hot as fuck bald!! It’s all in the features and attitude anyways and he definitely serves 😜

Anyway, this isn’t the last of Baldmaru! I have a fic and few fan art ideas with him, mainly sesskag stuff ofc!