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Chapter 1.

A young Sesshomaru walked along a ravine. He shook his head and looked over the sea. He sighed and walked out and waded into the water. He sighed and backed away. He walked away and headed back home. He smelled fire up ahead and started to run. He ran until he felt like his lungs would burst. He shook his head as he saw a priestess. He growled and bared fangs and shifted forms. The priestess responded by trapping him inside a barrier. Sesshomaru shifted back into human form and growled. He paled as he saw necklace in her hand. He realized she put it around his neck as he felt the weight. He knew it must have been magic. He growled and started to charge now that the barrier was down. The priestess yawned and smiled darkly and said. "Constrict." Sesshomaru dropped to his knees as his breath was cut off. He rolled onto his back and watched as his vision blurred. As soon as he gathered breath he panted. He growled as she tied a rope around his neck and led him away.

The priestess led him into a village and sold him to a trader. This is how Sesshomaru's life was until now.

_______________1 Thousand years later._____________________________________

Sesshomaru looked around his cage. He sighed and looked at the moon. He wondered where his family was and if they were alright. He sighed that morning as he was led out of his cage and chained to a pillar in the center of the square. He lowered his head and waited as he watched the people walk through. He had long ago learned his place. His back was scarred by whips and burns. He knew he was nothing more than a pet a toy to be used and abused. He waited for his new owner hoping that this one would be kinder than the last.

Meanwhile Kagome walked along the street. She smiled and waved to people. She walked into the square and saw him. She knew she didn't really need a slave but she couldn't leave him there. She walked over to the trader and asked.

"How much for him?"

"1,000 yen. He is starved and worth that amount. You want him lady?"

"Yes. He is mine now."

Kagome opened her purse and pulled out the money and paid. Then she walked over and sighed as the leash was handed to her. She spoke to Sesshomaru.

"What is your name?"

"My name is whatever you desire it to be Mistress."

Sesshomaru kneeled and lowered his head to her shoes and shook waiting for the kick.

Kagome coughed and spoke again.

"Don't do that. I desire to know your name. Your true name. And don't kneel like that. We have to get home."

"Yes Mistress. My name is Sesshomaru Mistress."

Sesshomaru stood and bowed his head. He kept his gaze trained on the floor.

Kagome sighed and began the long walk home. She knew that it would take awhile to gain his trust.

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Author's Note: Hello. I hope you enjoyed that. It is just the beginning. I will not update unless I get 3 or more reviews. Thank you.