Author's Note: Ok guys, well that is it for chapter 1. This is my first fanfiction, so if you can find it in your hearts to review, it would be much appreciated! =) I am trying to keep the characters as close to original personality as possible, although I did change Kagura's attitude a little to fit with the story. Starting to put the final touches on the next chapter so hopefully I will post before too long! Thanks for reading!

I do not own Inuyasha, if I did I would be rich right now, lol.

"Kagura, you disappoint me again" Naraku seethed. "Naraku, don't!" A terrified Kagura screamed. Before she knew what was happening, she was on the floor, her face swollen and hot. She tried to crawl away from her tormentor, but it was no use, he overwhelmed her with his superior strength. "You should consider yourself lucky Kagura, if it was anyone else, I would've struck them dead within a minutes notice. But you..." He paused as a twisted grin came to his face while he smelled her ebony locks "I love seeing you suffer." She tried to escape his grasp, clawing violently at the floor. "You bastard!" She screamed as he pulled her up by her throat, choking the air from her. She stared at his face, that sadistic grin never leaving his lips, and then she felt an unbelievable pain in her chest. As she looked over at him, she froze in terror at what was in his hand: her heart. A cry barely escaped her lips, as he still had his hand wrapped around her throat. "Never forget Kagura, you are mine and mine alone. I have the power to end your very life." He released his grip and she fell into a crumpled heap on the floor. Her entire body was in pain, and she wished she would just pass out to get away from the torment; however, she was not so lucky. He bent down to where she lay and licked his tongue across her cheek, his smile growing wider with every second. The feeling made her physically sick to her stomach and she tried to push him away from her. He laughed at her struggle as his tentacles shot out from his back and impaled her by her shoulders, pinning her against the wall. She let forth a blood curdling scream as her vision started to blur. "I trust you will not let me down again Kagura" he said as his eyes gleamed red. He retracted his tentacles and she fell once again to the floor.

She woke up screaming, and covered with sweat. She wrapped her arms around herself in a desperate attempt at comfort. She eventually slowed her breathing and stopped her uncontrollable shaking. This was something she went through on almost a nightly basis, but they had gotten worse since she had betrayed Naraku. 'Damnit, I have to get away, he could still be trying to find me' she thought. It had been two days since she had sided with Hakudoshi and saved Kohaku from Maryomaru, and she knew Naraku was looking for her.

She was trying desperately to find the only person she knew could help her, the magnificent Lord of the West, Sesshomaru. She had been following his trail and she knew she was getting close, his aura was getting stronger. She looked up at the night sky and decided she must take flight. She had to stay away from Naraku at all costs, or it would mean her death. She slowly willed herself to stand up, exhaustion claiming her body. She had not slept or stopped running in the two days since her betrayal, afraid he would catch her before she could reach her goal. She plucked the feather from her hair and took flight into the sky, the sun slowly starting to peak over the horizon.

"Master Jaken! Look, I picked a flower for you!" Rin exclaimed with pride. The little girl wore a smile from ear to ear as she presented her gift to the little toad.

"Honestly Rin, I don't want anymore flowers, and I don't know why you keep picking them" Jaken sounded back sternly.

The smallest of frowns came to the child's face momentarily, but it was then replaced with another ear to ear smile. "Because master Jaken, they're so pretty and I like to give you presents, you are my friend afterall." She said in a singsong voice, as she skipped over to the demon lord.

"Lord Sesshomaru, I picked a flower for you as well" she beamed, holding it up to him. He momentarily looked down at her from his gaze toward the sky and took the flower from her hand, not saying a word. She smiled up at him and started to skip away.

He returned to his thoughts. For the past two days, he could tell that something had happened with Naraku, his aura felt diminished somehow. He was yet to learn of Hakudoshi being consumed by the monk's wind tunnel or of the fact that Kagura had betrayed her former master. He also noticed his sword, Tensaiga had been acting strangely for the last hour or so, he reached down to calm the sword, unsure of its meaning. 'What is troubling you Tensaiga?' he thought. He was momentarily snapped out of his contemplation by a familiar scent growing stronger and coming ever closer. He had felt the demoness Kagura approaching him for some time now, but due to her proximity he could now tell that something was wrong. He felt her aura was almost one of desperation, and more predominately sheer terror. He thought for a moment on what his next move should be, to let her come to him, or perhaps he should go to her.

"Jaken, watch over Rin until I return" he ordered his subject.

"But milord, might I accompany you?" Jaken asked with a whining tone.

Sesshomaru looked at him out of the corner of his eye and remained silent.

Jaken knew that look, he also knew it meant another bruise on the head if he did not obey.

Sesshomaru took to the skies, heading in the direction of Kagura's scent. The closer he got to her the more he could sense her fear. And then he sensed something else, something foul, Naraku's scent. He hastened his speed to their location, not willing to let Naraku escape him again.

"Kagura, you disappoint me again. If it is freedom you seek so badly then I will give it to you" Naraku sneered

"What do you mean Naraku?" Kagura said, fear gripping every inch of her body now.

"I shall return your heart to you, and you may be free," he said as he held up her heart in his hand and a smile crossed his lips. "Now you can be free to go wherever you want."

Kagura could hardly believe her ears, but yet she knew Naraku was planning something. She looked at his eyes and saw them flash crimson as he returned her lost heart into her chest. She felt her heartbeat inside her chest and for a moment she felt relief, until she saw Naraku's tentacles shoot through his barrier and straight towards her. She closed her eyes and awaited the pain, but it never came. She dared to open her eyes once more and she saw a glimmer of blue pass in front of her. She looked at Naraku and his eyes had been diverted from her, a look of concern now replacing his evil smirk. She followed his gaze and saw Sesshomaru to her left, Tokijin in his hands.

"My my my, if it isn't Lord Sesshomaru. You were the last person I expected to see here."

"Naraku" Sesshomaru growled, and released a powerful blast from Tokijin. The blast made contact with Naraku's barrier and bounced off. "You will not escape me this time" he continued coolly.

"I beg to differ Lord Sesshomaru, your interference was not something I had planned on, but I assure you, you will meet your death at my hands soon enough" Naraku smirked as he started to fly off to the East. Sesshomaru let out another powerful blast from his sword as Naraku disappeared in the distance.

Kagura stood shocked at what had just happened, not only had she found Lord Sesshomaru in time, but he had actually saved her. She looked at him as he sheathed Tokijin, his expression as cool as ever. He voice shook, "Sesshomaru..." He looked in her direction, but remained silent. "Why did you save me?" her newly recovered heart still racing in her chest.

"I did not come for you, I came for Naraku" he answered calmly.

For the first time, Kagura's heart sank. 'How could I be so foolish?' she thought. 'Of course he wouldn't come to save me, he never has before.' she thought, scolding herself silently.

She was interrupted from her thoughts by his voice "Tell me Kagura, why was Naraku trying to kill you now?"

She tried to compose herself and answer in the most normal tone she could muster, "He found out I betrayed him, and he wanted revenge."

Silence was the reply.

"Sesshomaru, even though you didn't come for me, thank you anyways, you saved me."

"Humph" He said as he turned to leave.

"Sesshomaru, wait!" She cried, her voice full of desperation. "Please, let me come with you, you know Naraku will still be after me, and I'm not strong enough to defeat him" her eyes lowered as tears started to grace the corners "please..." she whispered.

He was silent for a moment, and then he spoke. "Kagura, your fate is of no concern to me."

He turned once more to leave, but he smelt the scent of her tears and it stopped him. He sensed her fear and despair, and could almost feel her heart beating out of her chest. Once again, the Tensaiga started to vibrate in it's sheath. 'Why are you troubled Tensaiga? Be silent.' As he thought this the sword began to shake more violently, he put his hand on its hilt and made it stop. As much as he hated to admit it, he didn't like to see anyone cry.

"Very well Kagura" He said as he flew off.