Okay so from here on out, the story is going to be pretty much completely different than it was in the first draft. Although it won't be completely different, I'm just taking a more in depth approach so that you can really see the transitions in the relationships between the characters. Hope you all enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

I awoke the next morning with my cheek pressed against something cold. I opened my eyes and realized I must've fallen asleep against the window last night. I rubbed my eyes and looked outside, noticing the sunrise.

The hues of orange and red danced across the morning sky, illuminating my room more with every minute. I sat there for what seemed like an eternity, watching the sunrise and surveying the view from my window.

I jumped when my door opened. When I realized it was only Sango, I relaxed a bit. I stood from my place by the window, and turned to face her with a small smile.

When she closed the door, I saw that she was carrying a plate of food.

"I brought you some breakfast, Kagome." Sango said with a smile. In response to the aroma of the food, my stomach growled loudly. Sango laughed in response and I blushed, a little embarrassed.

"You don't have to bring my food, Sango." I said. "I could've gotten it myself."

She laughed and shook her head, placing the tray on the table next to my bed.

"And just how would you do that?" She teased. "You don't know your way around the castle."

I laughed in response and nodded. "I guess that is true. I would've found it eventually."

"You would've been stumbling around the castle for hours." She said.

I smiled and walked in her direction, taking a seat on the edge of my bed.

"Kagome, once you finish eating, why don't you get dressed? There are some dresses in the wardrobe that should be your size. After you're dressed, I'll show you around the castle." Sango said. I looked over at the wardrobe on the opposite side of the room.

"I would enjoy that, Sango." I smiled. She nodded and began to walk towards the door.

"I'll return in a bit. I have some chores that I need to finish." She said. I nodded and waited for her to leave the room before I considered eating. Although my stomach was growling as if I were rabid, I decided not to eat any of the food. I didn't want to take anything else from these people.

I went to the wardrobe and pulled it open, taking a look at the dresses that filled it. I had to admit that they were beautiful, and they even looked like they would be my size. I sighed and closed the wardrobe.

I'd made up my mind. I was leaving. I was intruding on these people, and I didn't want to overstay my welcome.

Taking a deep breath, I gathered my belongings and quietly sneaked out of the door. I looked down the hallway to make sure that there was no one coming. When I saw not a single soul, I briskly walked down the hallway, looking behind me every few seconds.

Fortunately, I found my way to the grand staircase without getting lost. After looking around once more, I made my way down the staircase and to the enormous front door of the castle.

Although the rain had ceased from last night, I lifted my hood over my head.

Before I could even take a step outside, I felt a hand clasp around my arm. I jumped in surprise and turned to see who it was that had grabbed me.

"Where are you going?" The person growled. When I turned, I saw the golden eyes of the man from yesterday. His eyes were narrowed and glowering at me. I tried to yank my arm free from his grip, but it didn't loosen his hold on me in the slightest.

"I'm leaving." I answered, trying to sound as tough as possible. "Stop man-handling me! Just who do you think you are?" I said, trying to pry my arm from his clawed hands.

"I am the master of this castle, and what I say, goes." He growled. A normal girl would've cowered in fear, would've begged for forgiveness. But of course, I was not a normal girl.

"You're staying here." He said, his tone firm. Of course, this only made me want to leave this place ten times more.

"I don't care who you are! You can't just keep me here!" I yelled, staring at the back of his head as he dragged me back up the staircase and down the hall.

"You have no right to keep me locked up in this castle." I fumed, contemplating pulling on his hair or his ears. I figured that would only make the situation worse, so I refrained.

He whipped around and stood toe to toe with me, his golden eyes burning holes in my own.

"The last time I checked, YOU were the one who was trespassing on my land." He accused. "So I am the one who chooses your punishment. You will stay here in the castle."

Without another word, he continued to drag me down the hall back towards my room. In the back of my mind, I knew that I should be grateful to him. But it was hard to feel grateful when someone was grabbing your arm constantly and acting rude.

When we finally reached the door to my room, he opened it with one hand and pushed me into the room with the other. I turned to glare at him.

"You're going to stay here, and you're going to like it." He said, returning my glare. I scoffed and turned away from him, crossing my arms like a child.

"You cannot force me to enjoy living here. Especially if you keep treating me as if I am your property." I huffed. I continued to stand with my back to him, only relaxing when I heard his exhale and the closing of the door.

I turned to the door and walked over, giving the doorknob a gentle shake.

'Locked.' I thought with a sigh, trying not to let my temper rise once more.

I wondered why he was so rude, especially towards someone who was to be a guest in his home.

I sat down with my back against the door and thought about what I was to do now. Surely Inuyasha wouldn't keep me in my room for the rest of my life. He would have to let me out at some point.

'Why does he even want me to stay?' I thought. If this was truly punishment for trespassing, shouldn't I be made a servant, kept in a dungeon? I didn't understand why he was treating me as if I was a guest, but speaking to me as if I was an intruder.

My thoughts flickered to the two gravestones that I'd seen in the gardens behind the castle. I wondered if those headstones belonged to Inuyasha's parents. That would explain why such a young man was a master of his own castle. My anger subsided quickly when I realized that he may have lost both of his parents at a young age, just as I had.

'Perhaps he's lonely…' I contemplated, remembering my own reaction when my mother had died. If it hadn't been for Koga, I would be as bitter as Inuyasha.

With a sigh, I picked myself up off of the floor and sat on the plush cushions of my bed. I made up my mind quickly.

If I was being forced to stay here, I might as well do some good. At the least I could teach Inuyasha to respect myself and others. Then maybe, if I could break through his shell, maybe we could become friends. Heavens knew I needed one right about now.

Author's Note: Hope you guys enjoyed this new chapter! Pretty please leave a review! (: