BtVS drabble; Lullabies challenge at open_on_sunday

[seraphcelene]

Author: seraphcelene
Fandom: BtVS pre-series, a Chinese Slayer.
Summary: She's been a slayer for only three days.
A/N: I apologize in advance for any and all mistakes.

The Golden Lotus

“Bao bao huai jung shuay,” Xue sang and ignored the red-eyed shadow creeping along the wall. She curled around Li Mei, breathed in her softness and the scent of opium.

It was not a good day for foot binding; Li Mei had screamed herself hoarse. Xue held her hand and ignored the pop and crack of her own feet struggling against the bindings and the silk of her slippers.

“Biao,” a voice whispered from the dark.

“Yao mo,” Xue shivered against the kiss of silver at her throat. “Do not kill the child.”

“I come for you, Slayer. Only you.”




The lullaby is found here:
Translations were found here:
(I left off the accents to avoid garbled html.)
biao - whore
yao mo - demon


ETA
Yoon Ha Lee's Words Written in Fire at Shadows of Saturn is a creepy little read. Go and enjoy.

Comments

[seraphcelene]

Thanks so much!! I've been contemplating this story for a minute. Now, I've jumped in and I'm working on an extended version. I'm actually very excited about it. whee!! slayer-fic!