…Why is this fic so darned unpopular! I decided to write this fic, and then hardly anybody reads it! Okay, now that that's out, here's the disclaimer, and the chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha.

Chapter 2

Sheeba looked out the window, wondering exactly where that SesshoMaru guy was. He had said he was trying to join the guild, and there were too many guilds to figure it out by his words alone, but then again, he had been stealing to gain membership…Which meant that he was probably where ever the guild was. I can't stand it anymore! I have to know what country he's supposed to be the heir to! Sheeba thought angrily. Turning away from the window, she went to the dressing room, and changed into the clothes she usually wore when she went to shop in the bazaar, which just so happened to be a pink tank top, breeches, and a cloak. Then she went out to the garden. Taking a running start, she jumped over the wall, and landed in the alley on the other side of it with a small stagger. Putting her hood up over her ears, she started walking down towards the slums. If he's a thief, he should be living in or around the slums, so I'll start there.

Several Hours Later

"Man it's hot out here," Sheeba sighed, looking around. Looking for hours had proved useless, and now she was determined to find him by any means necessary. "I doubt it would hurt to sit down for a bit," She muttered, spotting a box that she could sit on. The box, being right next to a low, three foot tall wall, made the perfect place to sit in a deserted alley. Sheeba closed her eyes, and ran through how much she actually knew about this SesshoMaru guy. Suddenly, there was a lot of movement around her. When she opened her eyes, there were several people surrounding her. Directly to her front was a blonde haired boy, presumably the leader of the group; to her left was a black haired girl, more than likely the blonde's lover; and to her right was a dark blue haired boy, obviously the thug of the group.

"What a pretty girl, she'll be perfect for the slave market," the blonde said. "Setsura, hurry up and gag her!" Suddenly something went over her mouth, it had a strange smell that made her drowsy. "Sakura, Jason, tie her up we're going back to…" The blonde's voice ordered as Sheeba drifted off into an unconscious state.

Sheeba woke up in a badly lit room, lying on a bed. She half sat up, and looked around. In the corner opposite from the door, there was a black haired guy who was wearing the same things that Sheeba was wearing; only his clothes were pure black. He appeared to be asleep, and the door was shut. How many people are in this group? Is he the one that Blondie referred to as Setsura?

" Oh, good, you're awake!" the guy in the corner said.

"Where am I?" Sheeba asked. She looked at his face, and studied it carefully, accidentally making contact with his dark blue eyes in the process.

:I'm afraid I can't tell you that, I might get killed: Mr.Black's voice stated in her mind.

Okay, this is weird, that guy's voice is in my head...Sheeba thought , feeling very disturbed. "Umm...who are you?" Sheeba inquired hesitantly.

"My name is Setsura," He answered.

Should I tell him my name? I don't know if I can trust him, and I definitely know he's one of the ones who kidnapped me...but...he's a demon...a person of noble blood...just like that SesshoMaru guy...he exudes power...but...why isn't he at home in his country? Hmm...Is it possible that he was disowned?

"So, why were you in this area? Most people don't come down here, unless they live here," he inquired, looking at her with the coldest look she'd seen in her life. " Especially not people who live in the palace."

"Y-you know! But how!" Sheeba stammered, shocked.

:Let's just say that when you can read someone's mind, you can learn a lot about them: His voice explained. :Don't worry, I haven't told anyone...Yet.:

"How did you do that! And what did you mean by 'yet'?" Sheeba cried.

:Hush now, Sasuki might hear you, then you'll be in trouble for sure: he said. :besides, that is very unbecoming of a princess.:

"So, how do you do that? It's getting on my nerves," Sheeba hissed quietly.

:I'm surprised you don't know how to mind speak already, anyone of noble blood can do it: he confessed. :Of course they probably don't teach you how to do this in embroidery class.:

:For your information, I don't embroider, nor do I knit, sew, or crochet in any fashion: Sheeba thought very angrily.:Just because I'm a woman, everyone thinks I do some sort of work involving cloth:

:Well, it's nice to know that if you're angry, you definitely convey a message...Were you trying to tell me that, of did it just happen: he inquired.

"Huh? What? I didn't say anything," she said, unaware of what she had done.

"you mind spoke, I heard what you were thinking," He replied.

"Y-you heard that?" Sheeba stammered, shocked at the thought of him hearing that outburst.

"Yes, I apologize for having false assumptions, though most princesses do embroider," he answered.

"umm...apology accepted...I think," Sheeba stated uncertainly. "so, what's going to happen to me now that I'm that blonde guy's prisoner?"

"He's seriously thinking of selling you as a slave, though he's also considering making you his own slave," he answered as if it were nothing.

I don't like this, especially since I'm a woman...(mental sigh)...I wonder if I could escape...maybe this guy would help me... Sheeba thought.

:I don't know if this means anything, coming from a total stranger and all, but I'm sorry about all of this. There really nothing I can do: He said. :But it's quite possible that you could get Sasuki to let you join the guild, that's the only other option you have.

Suddenly the door opened. In walked a guy with long silver hair, and honey colored eyes. It's him! He's the reason I'm here! If I hadn't been looking for him, I wouldn't have gotten kidnapped! Why I ought to!

"Ouch, that's a strong urge to kill..." Setsura said.

"I did it again, didn't I?" Sheeba inquired, embarrassed.

"I hope you know that it wasn't my fault that they abducted you, you're the one who let you guard down," SesshoMaru said coldly.

"Y-You heard me too?" Sheeba stammered, more out of the shock that he heard her rather than the shock of him knowing what she thought.

"It's not very princess like to kill people, and you probably wouldn't last two minutes in battle with me," SesshoMaru replied.

"Well, it's nice to see you both know each other, I'm not sure I wanna know how you know each other though," Setsura said.

"Have I met you before the last time I saw you, you seem very familiar?" Sheeba inquired, ignoring Setsura.

"Probably not," SesshoMaru answered.


Ummm...yeah...I feel like ending it here, so...yeah...I'll end it here...Oh, and sorry Tykat, changed it a bit in the final type up, but I hope you still like it, especially when the next chappie rolls around!

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