Sesshomaru and the Songstress: Passion From Within
Chapter Seven: Her Days Are Numbered
"I almost hate to have to kill her..." Naraku said, glancing in his mirror, admiring every flicker of hatred in his face.
"Why is that?" Kagura asked, her voice almost melancholy.
"Well she is a beautiful little specimen. It's a shame Sesshomaru is not taking advantage of her while she's in his grasp."
"You know that's not how he sees things. That would be beneath him."
"I suppose you're right. I should've killed Rumana years ago...right in front of her parents. Then I wouldn't have to be dealing with all of these...nuisances."
"Naraku, are you even sure that you can harness the power she holds? I mean, you couldn't even absorb her father..."
"Enough! I was so much weaker back then, so frail compared to now. With the help of the jewel shards I'll easily be able to decimate her."
"She'll know you're coming after her, further more Sesshomaru will know if you come within a hundred miles of her."
"I don't think he'll mind Kagura, I mean, don't the little deal he offered you. She's his little pawn, nothing more. He may feel protective over Rin...but this girl. She is nothing."
Kagura stared at him, fearing not only for her own future, but for the outcome of his ventures. Carefully she touched the bruises that lined her chest and stomach...Naraku had found out that she met with Sesshomaru in secret and she paid dearly for it. Death seemed more welcoming than this chained life...more warm and caring. Silently letting tears of disgust fall from her face, she turned away from Naraku and started to walk out the door. He left her with two words of warning.
"Remember Kagura......"
She left, slamming the rickety door behind her. Nightfall covered her in serenity and the stars gave her light to mourn by.
