Chapter Two
Kagome edge around the corner of the hallway, whispering, "Buyo!" The cat did not reply and she did not see his round little form. "Buyo!" she called out again, refusing to give up her search. She was on the third floor now, knowing that Buyo did not have the energy, or the strength, to go up any higher that day.
She opened the library door, shining light through the crack. Kagome called out again, "Buyo!" She heard a meow, feeling relieved. She was tired and was ready to turn in. Now having located her sleeping buddy, she could do just that.
She walked between the shelves, finding Buyo comfortably seated on an over-stuffed armchair. He blinked at her, meowing again. Kagome picked up Buyo, cradling him in her arms like a child.
"There you are," she whispered, rubbing her cheek against his head. Buyo purred appreciatively, knowing what time it was. Buyo always enjoyed curling up in her arms, resting on a squishy pillow.
Kagome moved to open the door to head out, trying not to stumble over any stray books. She could not possibly hold Buyo and the candle at the same time, and God forbid Buyo should try to make the trip to her room by walking. The candle sat on a low table by the chair Buyo had been occupying, the flame flickering under a small draft.
A loud crash broke through the silence of the house, making Kagome go still. She did not hear her father's joking voice about how clumsy he was or the normal screech of the maids. Kagome slipped over to the door, feeling uneasy. She peeked out of the library, trying to find the source of the noise. Kagome heard another crash, her nerves on edge now. She knew for sure now that the crash was that of glass, not that of a ceramic vase. It was most definitely coming from her father's study, which was located at the end of the hallway. Clutching Buyo tightly to her chest, Kagome quietly made her way over to the door of her father's study. She could hear voices, not of anyone she knew, coming from his study.
"Do not play me for a fool, Doctor," a deep male voice hissed angrily.
"I have not a clue of who you speak of. I live here alone," he father replied, his voice strained.
"He lies," a quiet, feminine voice spoke without emotion. The deep male voice laughed, "Onigumo, do not try to fool me."
A high, female voice cackled. "My lord, what shall we do with this pitiful human? May I have the honor of killing him?"
"No," the deep voice replied, "Not until I know where he hid it! I want that jewel, Onigumo!"
"Someone is near," the quiet voice spoke up.
In a flash, the door to her father's study opened and Kagome fell backwards. Buyo yowled in protest as he hit the ground, Kagome having dropped him in surprise. A tall woman with black hair and red eyes smirked at the girl. Behind the woman stood a strong looking man with wavy dark hair. A pale girl with white hair and a mirror stood beside him. On the floor, was her father, who looked terrified at the sight of his daughter.
With a loud gasp, Kagome clapped a hand over her mouth, having realized that the unknown people in her father's study were demons. Kagome scrambled to stand up, clutching the window's curtain for support.
"No," the man smiled evilly, eyeing Kagome. "Of course. That is how she lived."
The woman with red eyes looked at the man and he nodded. She whipped out a fan as Kagome's father yelled, "Run Kagome!"
Without any thought, Kagome's feet began to move on their own. Behind her, Kagome heard a loud crash and the sound of splintering wood.
"Kanna, Kagura! Go, get the jewel!" the man thundered and the red-eyed woman cackled.
Kagome turned the corner, trying to find her way. From behind her, a gust of wind blew out the candles, throwing Kagome into the dark. Blindly, she stumbled down the hallway, her hands waving frantically out in front of her. She did not know why she was running, considering these people were looking for a jewel, but her father had told her to run and Kagome would not disobey him now.
She slid down the banister of the stairs, nearly tripping as she landed on the ground floor. She hurried into a room, one stuffed with excess furniture. She ducked under a low table covered with a white sheet. She did her best to calm her breath, in hopes that the demons could not hear her.
The doors to the room opened with a boom and Kagome covered her mouth, feeling helpless. Her house was decorated with weapons of all sorts and not once had she been taught to use one.
"Oh, girl, where are you?" the high voiced woman called out, mirth in her voice. Kagome peaked underneath the white sheet as the woman and the girl passed. An open window brought in the breeze, ruffling the edges of a sheet over a chair. The woman whipped around, jerking her fan. Long, curved white blades shot out, demolishing the chair.
"Do not," the young girl said. "We need her alive."
The woman harrumphed, but placed her fan away.
Kagome sighed quietly with relief as the duo exited the room. She moved stealthily out from under the table, standing up. She felt a hand wrap around her throat and she attempted to run, but it was to no avail.
A young boy with pale hair laughed. "I got you, girl. Thought you could run? Kagura!"
The woman walked back in, looking furious. "You missed something," the boy snickered. Kagura growled at the boy, grabbing Kagome by her arm. Kagome tried to twist out of Kagura's grip, but Kagura only tightened her hold. "Look," she hissed in Kagome's ear, "things will be a lot smoother for you if you do not struggle."
The boy hopped off the table Kagome had been hiding under. "Shall we take her to Naraku, now?" He asked, smiling smugly at Kagura.
"Yes," Kagura hissed, pulling Kagome out of the room.
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Naraku stood outside of the manor, smirking at its tall shape. Kagura only rolled her eyes as the young boy basked in the praise of Naraku. Kagura would surely be punished for nearly missing the jewel.
"I do not have the jewel!" Kagome cried, tied up at her hands, chest, and feet. "It is somewhere else, I do not have it!"
Naraku chuckled, looking down at Kagome. "Silly girl, do not try to trick me. I know what it is I search for and you have it, whether you know it or not."
"My father will come for me!" Kagome hissed as she was lifted onto a large demon horse.
Naraku chuckled. "Your dear old father is dead." Kagome stared up at the man, her eyes wide. "You are lying!" she denied, feeling tear welling up in her eyes.
Naraku chuckled. "I could show you if you like!" Kagome shook her head, biting her lip as tears coursed down her face. Naraku chuckled again, a deep, demented chuckle.
"It is time we return home, to our manor," Naraku commanded. Nodding, Kagura pulled a feather from her hair, which enlarged, lifting her and the young girl into the air. The boy jumped up on the back of the demon horse, taking to the sky. With one last look around, Naraku launched himself into the air, flying effortlessly. Kagome, as helpless as ever, watched as her house faded into the night. She had always wanted to escape the confinements of the manor, but not like this. Not in the hands of demons and with her father dead. Closing her eyes, Kagome shook her head, tears flying. What would become of her?
A/N: And yay! Everything is now moving forward! Kagome is now in the hands of a really mean guy, so something cool is bound to happen, right? Haha, I know what's going to happen, but you don't. :D
Sesshomarus'Luver: Regarding your questions: I would love to answer them for you, if it wasn't for the fact that it would ruin the story by giving away the ending. And we wouldn't want that, now would we? :)
Nanny87: You will find out eventually. In fact, you may find out before the story even tells you…
Thanks to all of you who are enjoying my story! I'm really quite surprised at the number of people who are reading this story. My God, there are a lot of you!
