Themes
Tropes without the spoilers.
CULT CLASSICS | Intro to the fandom
The must read list; the classics that started it all, and new additions to continue the driving force of this fandom. These are quintessential fics to understanding the SessKag pairing.
CANON
Takes place during the original timeline, prior to completion of the Jewel and Naraku’s defeat.
POST CANON
What happens after the defeat of Naraku and completion of the Jewel?
REUNION
Canon compliant up to the final battle with Naraku, but in which Kagome never returned to the Feudal Era. She meets Sesshomaru again in modern day.
TIME TRAVEL
Not just the regular time travel, let’s go even further backwards/forwards in time! What could go wrong?
TEAR-JERKER
Need a good cry? Something to pull at your heartstrings? Look no further!
SLOW BURN
Long, drawn-out, angsty romance. There’s no love at first sight here.
INTO HER
Sesshomaru already has feelings for Kagome, and without her knowing. Call it a crush, pining, or straight up stalking.
COURTING
What is dating to a demon lord? Rituals, that’s what. Fics in this category involves Sesshomaru courting Kagome, or vice versa.
FLUFF
Some feel-good, wholesome romance.
MATING CALL
Sesshomaru needs a mate. Either of his own honor-driven will, duty, or from matronly influences.
DEMON KAGOME
Kagome as a demon.
RISKY READS
Unconventional adult themes that goes beyond your typical NSFW warnings. Kinks & darker themes.
RIN NEEDS HELP
Kagome will never say no to a child. This is how Sesshomaru seeks out her assistance. Or, could Rin be playing tricks to get them together?
ROOMIES
Sesshomaru and Kagome are roomates. Excludes situations in which Kagome is Sesshomaru’s short-term house guest.
FATE & PROPHECY
Their story has already been written. Will they tempt to change it?
HERO SAVES US ALL
Our main character saves the day, or Japan, or the world!
HOLIDAYS
Fics focused around the holidays. Typically oneshots or serial collections.
BITTERSWEET
Not everyone gets a happily ever after. Not for the weak of heart.