What on earth?

Kagome looked around in the darkness. She was almost certain that she was in feudal Japan, but she couldn't really tell… She stood up slowly. She couldn't see anything, it was so dark.

There was the sound of a door creaking open and a ribbon of light lit the room. "What are you doing, Master?" Kagome heard an annoyingly familiar voice say. "You can't keep her here. She's the concubine of your brother Inuyasha."

Another voice resonated in the ribbon of light. "I believe that there's a reason she was alone when I found her… I want to see if there's a chance that she knows something… something that can be detrimental to my conquest."

Kagome saw long silver hair flash through the sliver of light, and she instantly recognized the person. "Sesshomaru?" She stepped back a little. The tall figure spared her a glance as the door fully opened, revealing Sesshomaru and Jaken.

Sesshomaru turned his head towards her. "Yes, Kagome?"

"Why... am I here..?" She turned towards Sesshomaru.

Sesshomaru looked slightly taken aback. "Inuyasha has fled. He killed your group. Sango, Shippo, Miroku, and even Kikyo have all been killed. You may have useful information for me. I also want to keep you safe."

Kagome turned away. Her cheeks flamed and she started to tear up. "You... wanted me safe? I thought you hated me.."

The demon took a few steps towards the miko. "I don't hate you. I merely hate Inuyasha. My brother was never what he seemed. He appears so controlled and as though he has a grasp on his demon side." He turned toward Kagome and grasped her shoulders roughly. "You can't go see him! He will kill you and I can't have that." Sesshomaru released his grasp on her shoulders, and composed himself. He gestured down the hall. "You will stay in one of my private guest suites. There is a private bathroom in the suite, so you can clean yourself up," he told her, showing slight disgust over her dirty appearance. "I'll have Jaken show you the way."