Disclaimer: Since September 2005 I have acquired the rights to Inuyasha...as if. Kikyou would have never died if I did.

Elude

Kikyou knew that this was no place for a young lady, and she refused to have Kaede live in an abdominal place. She knew that Naraku wouldn't be home for awhile, and though he never stayed away for too long, there's no way for him to be home so soon. "Onee-sama," Kikyou heard Kaede whisper. "Are you not joining me?"

"It's too risky," Kikyou replied. Naraku would never end his search for her, and in her condition, she could not afford to hide from him for too long. She opened the door and sighed in relief. "Once you're out of sight from the castle run as far as you can away from here. Don't go back to the village because Naraku might think to look for you there. Tell them you're orphaned—anything to make someone to take you in—Kaede are you listening to me?"

Kikyou turned around to find Naraku before her.

"Aren't you going to welcome me home?"

"You're back far earlier than I expected," Kikyou glared, moving in front of Kaede to block her from the monster. One of the last things she wanted was Naraku harming Kaede in any form. After all, it didn't escape Kikyou's thought that Naraku would take Kaede hostage, or punish her through Kaede.

"I can tell," he smirked. He walked toward her and grabbed her chin. "Send your dear sister back to her room or let her watch."

Kikyou gave no indication of fright or apprehension, but she obeyed his request because she didn't wish for Kaede to see what Naraku does to her when they're alone. When Kaede hesitated, Kikyou raised her voice and urged her to leave them be. Kaede however felt that it was wrong to abandon her sister, thus Naraku was forced to summon Kagura to take her away.

"You and I will talk later," the half-demon growled at his subordinate before turning his attention back to the former priestess. "You've been a disobedient wife."

"Aren't I always?" It wasn't sarcasm but fact.

Kikyou said no more as Naraku's lips descended on hers, and tore off her clothes.


Naraku woke up surprised at finding Kikyou awake before him. He observed her naked body marred with bruises and bite marks that he rejoiced in knowing that he was the cause of them. He wrapped his arms around her, "What's wrong my lovely Kikyou?"

"Let's make a deal," Kikyou began without preamble. "Let Kaede go for she has nothing to do with this. You want me, not her. If you give Kaede her freedom, I'll give you myself willingly."

Naraku grinned at her desperation but immediately disappointed her. "No."

"Why?" she asked, "you have no need of her."

"That's wrong you're wrong. If not for her, you would have probably taken your life already," Naraku pointed out. "I need her to keep you alive and in line."

"You….bastard," she turned around and attempted to hit him, but Naraku swiftly caught her offending hand and pinned it down to the futon. The woman cursed herself for losing her tremendous powers. Back in the day, she would have easily taken him to his grave.

Naraku looked at her with cold eyes. "If you cause me to hunt you down, I may lose my patience with you and kill your sister. I'll give you the courtesy of allowing you to watch as I slowly torture her to death. Would you prefer that?"

Kikyou was outrage, "Do so…and you will find yourself without a bargaining chip."

The man laughed, "I doubt you would really risk your dear sister's life in the first place. You've lost so much already, do you desire to deprive your little sister of her life too?"

Kikyou laughed bitterly, "You think you can ever win my affections with this? You are gravely mistaken, and in fact, I despise you more because of it."

Naraku licked her cheek and reminded her in whisper how the line between love and hate was so feeble.


Kagura couldn't help but feel sorry for the young girl. She was an unfortunate victim that was dragged into Naraku's mess. The wind sorceress knew of Kikyou's plan from the previous night and allowed herself to be put to sleep in hopes that the girl could escape. After all, as long as it wasn't Kikyou who vanished, she figured Naraku wouldn't be too angry. However, Kikyou's plan failed and her upcoming punishment will be for nothing.

She was lost in contemplation, when Naraku walked in. He startled her when he asked in a tone that promised pain, "What were you thinking?"

Kagura trembled in fear when she what lay in Naraku's hand. "That witch cast a spell on me," she replied, knowing that the excuse was pathetic and insufficient. When Naraku closed palm on the beating organ, Kagura found herself in agony. She clenched her chest and kneeled on the floor. She refused to scream—it would give him too much pleasure. She hated him and if it brought him grief, then so be it. It was her small comfort after he deprived her of her freedom.

Sadly, like always, Kagura did not last long. She screamed, and torturing her heart was not enough. He wanted blood too, and he would get it.


A/N: So…how long as it been? And I did state this fic was abandoned, didn't I? Inspiration struck and I had to finish—especially when we all found out that Naraku's desired wish was Kikyou even though he tried to kill her (and succeeded with the last one). He really does embody the trope "If I Can't Have You." He should be the poster villain for that trope! Although in the manga, it's more of wanting her heart and if he can't have it, he won't settle for anything less—not even taking her away by force. As you can tell, my fic is different.

In truth, I think you guys (if there are even any readers left) will become angry once you realize how I'm going to end this fic. It's not happy or sad. Reviews will determine how much faster I work. XD I know, I have no right after five years but please?