Chapter 1 – Fairy Tale or Reality?
Kagome sat there in a white padded room. Not that she could help it, seeing as how they strapped her down into a straight jacket and sent her here when she hadn't repented of her story. It had been three days. Three days since they'd taken her here. Three days since the horror had begun. She was allowed one visitation for thirty minutes each day. That's probably how she'd made it this far. Her mother, Grandpa, and little brother visited her each day and they reassured her and it wasn't so bad while they were there. These people here were horrible. They'd use anything to assure that indeed you were insane and that her 'memory' was just a story or a dream. They said telling yourself something over and over again only made you think it was true, even though it was merely a fairy tale created in your own mind.
Inu-Yasha, a fairy tale? Hah! Even if he had been something conceived from her own mind to 'help deal with her loneliness' as they put it, she wouldn't have made him that way in her mind. He would've been sweet, charming, not so possessive or moody, and would have long been over Kikyou. The thought reassured her. No. She was not someone to go making up fairy tales and stories like that, believe they were true, and miss so much school for it! Her memories of Inu-Yasha dragging her back to his time were comforting in this manner.
She heard someone come in the door and strained her head to see who it was. She groaned when she caught a glimpse of a tray of food coming her way. That stuff was worse than Cafeteria food! Not even fit for dogs to eat. She was always so happy when her mom brought her decent food during her 'visitation hours.' The good thing was was that they didn't feed her and she was allowed to feed herself. Which meant freedom for a little while from the straight jacket. That thing hurt your back! Talk about uncomfortable. She always had at least one crick in her back and neck after lying in that thing for a little while. She watched as they unstrapped her.
"Breakfast ma'am," the lady said before turning and exiting the room, locking the door behind her. There was a window on the wall where they could see in and you couldn't see out. It was disturbing to say the least. The mere thought that someone was watching you was frightening. She suppressed a shudder. And she knew that man from the first day who had sneered at her and said she was lying was there. She could feel his presence and trust me, it wasn't a pleasant feeling. She sat up and stretched, her bones cracking as she did so from being forced into that position for so long.
As she grinned and bore the food, she thought about Inu-Yasha. If only he was here, it wouldn't be so bad. Heck, she'd even take him yelling at her for something stupid again like seeing Kouga or something. She smiled as she remembered how jealous he had been when Kouga had entered the scene. Inu-Yasha… she thought, her heart aching. She missed him. She knew he wouldn't understand why she hadn't come back yet. Then, hope sparked within her. Maybe, when he did and Mom explained what happened, he'd barge in here like always and get her out of here!
Her eyes brightened and she hurried up and finished her breakfast. They usually gave her an hour or so after breakfast to do whatever she wanted except go outside and leave, which was of course what she wanted to do most. They had made her change into a plain, white hospital gown and had taken her school uniform. At least they let her keep her own underwear though. But right now, she felt excited. Inu-Yasha was sure to come looking for her soon, right? He'd notice how long she had been gone. Her spirits soared. She was going to get out of here!
Naraku stood with Dr. Toryu at the window and watched as Kagome bustled about cheerfully. "Any progress Dr. Toryu?" Naraku finally asked, turning to the Doctor. He shook his head. "No. She keeps on saying they exist sir." "Ah, well…" Naraku replied, turning back to the window. More silence followed before Naraku finally asked, "Did you seal the well as I told you to?" "Yes Naraku. It's sealed and I've had men place nearby to make sure nothing goes in or out." "Good." Naraku stood there for a few more moments, looking at Kagome before grinning wickedly. I survived Kagome… You spared me and let me live because you felt pity for me… You will regret that… Naraku thought before turning to Dr. Toryu. "You are to limit her visitations to one family member for 15 minutes now. Understood?" he said, turning to leave. "…Yes Naraku…" Dr. Toryu said with a sigh.
Dr. Toryu stared at Naraku's retreating figure as Naraku walked down the hallway and out of the building. What a horrible man… he thought before glancing back once more at Kagome and then leaving.
I will drive you mad, my dear Kagome… Slowly send you into insanity… Soft insanity…