Saiunkoku: The Age of Silver: Dragon's Whisker

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

Dragon's Whisker

Civil war erupts, and Seien returns. Drama with Angst, I-4

There were screams in the roar of voices, now, and Shuurei flinched from the sound, drawing closer against Seiran, looking up at them both with wide eyes. "Is it..." she had to stop and swallow, "is it really going to be all right?"

Comments

[penguin-sensei.livejournal.com]

Much, much love for this story, once again!

That's something I've always been wondering about, actually. After Shouka had the "conversation" with Shou in the "canon" story, what was he really thinking, knowing that he had Prince Seien at home and he could be a "worthy emperor"? I guess he didn't do anything because, just like the Ran clan, he thought that bringing back Seien would only make the civil war worse. I suppose it's the case. But hmm... still, I wonder. Also, what was Seiran thinking, when he saw the consequences of the civil war on people? I guess that's what I love most about your story; it addresses these questions, and the "what might have happened".

It makes me a happy penguin! <3

[branchandroot]

*hearts* Thank you!

Me too! The only thing I can think is that it really all turns on Seiran, and whether /he/ thinks he's worthy or suited to return; if he didn't, then I could see Shouka grimly determined to shelter him, no matter what. *sudden thought* And Shouka had, in canon, been teaching Ryuuki; maybe he also thought that Ryuuki's quality would shine through and Shou would see it soon.

Anyway, glad you liked it!