-CHAPTER 1-

Kagura walked into the room Aurora Kusama was currently staying in. When she took a good look at her, only one thing crossed her mind. 'I can't believe this girl is gullible enough to believe anything that bastard says. At this rate, she'll find her corpse lying in the hard, cold ground by the following month. How stupid.'

But now that she thought about it, it wasn't technically her fault as well; she just got dragged into this mess. Suddenly, as soon as Aurora felt a presence within the room, she turned towards the door and without hesitating, she gave Kagura the cutest and heart- warming smile in the world.

"Kagura- Sama! Naraku- Sama told me you were going to visit me soon. I'm so glad you came! It was very lonely being in here all by myself for such a long time!" Aurora's eyes beamed when she laid eyes on Kagura's form.

For some reason, at that moment, Kagura felt her heart soften as she laid eyes on the young, and innocent girl before her eyes. "Don't expect the other days to be any different. Naraku's a pretty gloomy guy most of the time, and its very rare to find visitors at this place."

Aurora frowned. "Really? How does he make friends then? Isn't he lonely all by himself with very little people to talk to?"

Kagura let out a snort without her even knowing. 'Friends, more like deadly enemies. What's worse her orders other people to do his dirty work for him.' She thought.

"He prefers being alone most of the time, that's why you don't see me anywhere near him." Kagura lied with a nervous laugh.

"Kagura, I want to explore the lands." The sentence that came out of Aurora was unexpected that Kagura looked unbelievably surprised.

"Outside? Do you have any idea how dangerous it is? I don't know where you were from, but in these lands, it isn't just humans who walk the streets you know." Kagura explained as she laid down the things that were meant for Aurora only.

Aurora smiled towards Kagura. "No need to worry, besides, you won't let anything happen to me while you're there. Right?"

Kagura sighed heavily. "Yeah, but what about Naraku? Question is, will he let you?"

Aurora winked in a playful manner. "No need to worry." She repeated.

"You wish to step outside?" Naraku sat against the window that overlooked the landscape of area. "Why pray tell?"

Aurora stood before Naraku with a stoic look on her face, while Kagura was right behind her, keeping an eye on her. "I wish to see the world that Naraku-Sama lives in. At least… if you intend to let me stay with you…"

Naraku sighed. "You realize that a very weak human such as yourself, wouldn't even survive a minute out there." He explained eyeing her with curiosity.

Aurora nodded, her emotions not faltering. "Yes. This is why I wish for Kagura to accompany me."

Kagura widened her eyes at that reply. "Hey, wait…"

Naraku was deep in thought for a minute. "Very well, since you seem so eager to step outside the castle. But just in case I'll send in the Saimyosho with you as well." He stood up upon having the decision.

Aurora bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Naraku-Sama."

Naraku walked over to Kagura, and when he was inches from her, he glared down at her with the fiercest of stares. "Remember this Kagura. Aurora may be lenient, but I am not as forgiving as she. If she happens to be injured during her travel, I will hold you responsible. Never forget, I still hold your heart."

Aurora giggled when Kagura and her were outside of the castle upon Kagura's feather. "What did you do to get on his bad side? He looked like he was ready to rip you to shreds."

Kagura snorted. "I may be working under him, but my loyalties will never lie for him." She now had a frown on her face as she avoided Aurora's surprised gaze.

"Kagura… what happened?" Aurora now had a solemn pitiful look on her face when she realized she might have touched a sore spot.

"…Nothing." Kagura said as she looked at the Saimyosho trailing behind them. "Nothing at all."

"HEY! GET BACK HERE YOU MANGY WOLF!"

Suddenly, Kagura and Aurora heard an angry yell from bellow them. Kagura knew all too well who's voice that was, but Aurora was completely oblivious, and that made her all the more interested.

"Who was THAT?" Aurora leaned to the side of the feather in order to look down towards the ground. All she could see were tall trees, but they were low enough for her to see tiny moving figures at the bottom. "They look like a group of ants."

"It's probably better if we don't head down there." Kagura explained with a furrowed brow.

"Huh? What do you mean? Come on it'll be fun!" Without even waiting for Kagura's response, she directed the feather downwards towards the small ant-like figures at the bottom.