Authors Notes: Ok people, I will finish this fic no matter what. Its my first S/K pairing but I think I can do it, please review. Oh and, the full extent of why Kagome is so heart broken was only partially revealed, the full flashback will come in Chapter Two I believe.

Disclaimer: Don't own!

Betrayal

Chapter One: Help.

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Kagome gripped the bark of a tree tightly, ignoring the way it scratched her palm. Her free hand was pulled into a tight fist above her heart as hot tears streamed down her cheeks, which were cold from the frosty air; her lips trembled as heavy sobs ripped from her throat.

Her chest heaved, how far had she ran? Where was she? It didn't matter, nothing mattered anymore. Her legs finally collapsed beneath her as she fell to her knees at the base of a random tree, pressing her hands to the frost covered earth. "Inuyashhaa, why?" she moaned through her sobbing, punching the ground from her grief.

Thinking back to the events that had just occured not a hour ago, when Inuyasha had spoke to her of Kikyou, of the dead priestess joining their group.

"Kagome, please..She has her eyes set on revenge for Naraku too, why not let her join us then?" The hanyou had pleaded, noticing her shocked and horrorified look. "Inuyasha, are you crazy! She'll try to pull you to hell!" Kagome gripped his arm tightly, looking him in the eyes as his gaze hardened, "She won't!" and stormed off.

Kagome pressed her hands to her face as Sango and Miroku stood behind her, not knowing what to say either.

"Perhaps we should give it a try?" The monk suggested slowly, still trying to process the situation.

Sango gaped at him, "Houshi-sama!" she whispered harshly, narrowing her eyes.

He held up his hands, "Sango, I understand but it may have its advantages."

Kagome breathed out slowly, finally finding her voice, "Your..your right Miroku-sama, we should atleast give it a try." she murmured, forcing a small smile and causing Sango to sigh in defeat, signaling her agreement as well.

How wrong she was..

Her breathing had calmed now, but the tears still fell, beginning to freeze on her skin as she shivered violently from the cold. Her arms came to wrap around her body as she sat up on her knees and thats when she noticed the blood still slowly coming from the long claw-like marks on her arms, no doubt it would attract hungry youkai for her. Forcing herself up to her feet, although her throbbing and weak body protested, she began walking and forced herself to keep moving.

Her breath came out in white puffs of air, as it was approaching winter and the weather had gotten colder and colder each day, it wold begin snowing soon. Her hair was matted, she noticed as she reached up to smooth it down, with bits of leafs and branches stuck in it and her legs were covered in small cuts from running.

Through her fatigue, she sensed a youkai heading her way; A very hungry and wild youkai she noted as she began to panic and fear swept through her senses, "Oh kami-sama, why.." she muttered just as a rapid wolf youkai leapt from the bushes, looming over her atleast a foot or two taller than her.

She screamed and fell back, just as his massive jaws snapped over where she used to be standing, she scrambled back in fear as his slanted red eyes fell on her angrily, "Come here petty human filth.." he rasped, his split tongue lolling out as he regarded her in a cocky manner.

She got to her feet just in time to leap to the side, avoiding the youkai's jaws once more as he snapped at her. She turn to ran when his massive form slammed her to the cold and hard ground, causing her to lose her breath as she groaned in pain; He loomed over her with a hungry look before he lunged for her.

Her fear fueled her miko powers as a rippling pink light tore from her lifted palms and barreled into the Youkai, causing him to be thrown into a tree about 10 or so feet away with a loud yelp. She sucked in a breath, suddenly feeling very dizzy from using her powers as she struggled to her feet and leaned against a tree for support when the canine suddenly rose to shaky paws and snarled at her with pulsing red eyes.

"Filthy bitch! No more games, human, I will laugh when I crush your weak body between my jaws!" He snarled out dangerously, lowering for the pounce, his haunches tensing.

Kagome's eyes widened but she didn't move, 'I'm so tired, I can't..I'm going to die.'

"Kagome-chan!" A small girl's voice cried out just as Kagome had closed her eyes in defeat, and before she knew it there was a loud wail from the youkai and something wet splashed against her entire body, "W-what..?" she whispered as she opened her eyes.

Sesshoumaru regarded her silently, the glowing poison on his hand subsiding as pieces of the youkai were scattered everywhere, and she, was covered in the creature's blood she noticed. She collapsed to her knees just as Rin came running over to her and looked at her with wide innocent eyes, "Kagome-chan! Rin had Sesshoumaru-sama save you from the bad dog, are you ok?" the little girl gushed as she took the older girl's hand in concern.

Kagome's head swam in confusion but she managed to weakly nod to the girl and squeezed her hand, "Yes I'm ok, Rin-chan, thank you.." she whispered while staring at the stoic demon in front of her, he met her eyes silently but eventually looked away and began walking away, "Come Rin, I'm sure the human can find her way back to her companions from here." he spoke, the two-headed dragon Ah-Un following at his heels obediantly.

"No, wait I-.." she managed but stopped herself, 'Why am I asking him for help? He doesn't care..Sango and Miroku should have broken free by now..but what if they haven't? What will I do?' she thought desperately.

Sesshoumaru could smell that this human girl, Kagome, was inches from death but he made no movement to help her. If Rin wished her to come with them to his castle, so be it, but otherwise the human could fend for herself. He paused in his walking as Rin gasped, "Oh no! Is Kagome-chan sick?" the little girl then suddenly noticed the girl's blood-stained uniform and matted hair, plus her multiple injuries, 'How could Rin-chan not have noticed?' the little girl scolded herself.

Rin tugged on Sesshoumaru's sleeve gently, "Sesshoumaru-sama, please can we help Kagome-chan?" she begged, not realising that all it took was a simple request and the demon lord would fulfill it no matter what the cost. He slowly nodded and turned to Kagome, who seemed to be struggling with conciousness and beckoned her closer, "So be it, then, come human and climb onto Ah-Un." he ordered. Kagome rose slowly, internally greatful but yet also scared, and hesitantly climbed onto the beast's back who merely snorted and allowed her to sit on their back.

"Thank you, Sesshoumaru." she whispered tiredly, her eyes fighting to stay open.

Sesshoumaru said nothing, merely guided his group on as the teenager fell into blissful unconciousness