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CHAPTER TEN

He would find me.

He would take me back.

And he would torture me until I learned my lesson.

What I had been running from…what I had been hiding from…it was all coming back to haunt me.

Several thoughts penetrated my skull and swirled around in my mind. I could feel an enormous amount of pressure engulf my head while hot blood rushed down toward other body parts, leaving me light-headed. It was getting difficult to breathe and the vision of the countryside before me was beginning to blur. Familiar voices were stirring from within me and I could no longer control my balance. I gave up trying to remain stable and let my eyes roll back, allowing my body fall freely.

My eyes slowly opened only to be greeted by darkness. My memory failed me for I could not remember what had happened. All I knew was that I could not stay here for long.

I sat up and the wet cloth that had been placed over my forehead slid down my face.

"Don't move," whispered a recognizable voice.

I mumbled a few words that not even I understood. I was shushed while coarse hands reached for the cloth on my face and placed it in a bowl of cold water.

"Lay down."

I obeyed.

When the cloth was fully soaked it was placed again on my cold forehead.

"Thank you," I said subconsciously.

My eyes grew finally grew accustom to the darkness and I was finally able to recognize the person in front of me.

I moaned as I felt the cold water trail down my face and onto my neck.

He moved his hand under my head and lifted it gently. I did not know at first why he was doing such a thing. It was not until he slowly placed my head on the soft pillow that I realized he had switched it.

"Better?"

I nodded and closed my eyes once again, falling into a deep slumber. I was tired and needed to recuperate.

I did not wake again until morning when I felt a warm figure roll away from me, leaving me alone in the cold. I groaned and moved closer to the heated body, wrapping my arm around it to make sure it would not escape. The bed I was on vibrated when a deep chuckle erupted from a familiar throat.

"Possessive, aren't we?"

I raised my eyelids and was given the pleasant view of a tan, muscular back. It took a while for me to process his comment. I was able to comprehend it when I realized that my arms were locked around his waist.

Immediately, I let go and blushed in embarrassment.

"Sorry."

"It's okay," he mentioned, rolling over to face me. "It felt kinda nice."

His amber orbs reflected such an indescribable emotion that I had to avert his strong gaze. My face turned a deeper shade of red when my eyes accidentally rolled down towards his chest.

He smiled at my awkwardness.

"How are you feeling?"

I raised my head to look at him.

"Better," I started. "For everything that you did, I want to thank you."

"Are you kidding?" He leaned in, "I deserve to be repaid for my courtesy."

Before I could even ask how, he planted his soft lips upon mine. A wave of pleasure hit me while a strong yearning for his body washed over me. He pulled me closer to his body while I opened my mouth and allowed his desperate tongue to meet mine.

I did not know when I had fallen for him, but I was glad that I had. If I had not ran away from Kouga…

My heart skipped a beat.

Kouga.

I had forgotten where I was. I had forgotten the danger I was in. I had forgotten it all.

Inuyasha stopped kissing me when he realized that I was no longer kissing back.

"What's wrong?"

I could not get the right words to form a proper sentence.

"Are you upset?"

I shook my head no.

"Then what is it?" he asked, his voice beginning to fill with worry.

My eyes began to water. I did not want to tell him. For some reason I wanted to keep my past hidden. I was a princess, I had royal blood flowing through my veins…and it is that which forbids me to fall in love with anyone, let alone a gladiator.

"I—I cannot stay here, with you."

"Why?"

His eyes darkened.

"I need to leave this place."

"You can't leave. Where the hell are you gonna go?"

"He will find me."

"Who'll find you?"

"I cannot—I"

"Who will find you Kagome?"

He sensed my nervousness and sighed, wrapping his arms around my frail figure.

"Kagome, I can't help you if you don't tell me what's wrong."

I took a deep breath.

"I am not who you think I am."

"What…do you mean?"

"I—"

My sentence was interrupted by a knock on the wooden door.

"Inuyasha? It's me, Miroku."

"What?" he asked in an annoyed tone.

"Your battle…it's about to begin."

He cursed silently as he arose from the large bed. I saw him disappear into a different room before coming out with his full armor. He opened the door and grabbed a hold of Miroku's violet toga.

"Don't let her out of your sight."

He gave me one final quick glance before walking away to his destination…the arena.

"Lady Kagome?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you coming?"

"I'll be right there."

He nodded and closed the door. I got out of bed when I heard the door lock in place. Instantly, I threw the covers over and grabbed a heavy plate. I made my way toward the door and slowly opened it so as to not make any noise.

Miroku was in front of the door, facing the hallway. I was grateful that his back was facing me because it facilitated my plan.

I raised the plate and dropped it hard on his head. He fell to the floor unconscious and I grabbed his arm, pulling him inside the room.

"Sorry Miroku," I muttered as I closed the door.

I needed to leave. I was not planning on leaving Inuyasha, I just needed a place to hide and Inuyasha's room was not what I needed for several gladiators walked passed it. If one of them were to find me, surely they would alert Kouga. He was probably still searching for me and would give anyone a reward if they were to catch me and send me to him.

I did not know my way around the area but I was able to find a way out. I took a quick glance at the arena and whispered goodbye. When I turned, I bumped into a hard chest and fell on the hard floor.

"Well, well, well."

My eyes widened in horror.

That voice.

"If it isn't my sweet Kagome."

It couldn't be.

I brought my arm up to block the sun from my eyes and gasped when I was able to see his face. His eyes were not like Inuyasha's. They were tainted with evil and reflected both anger and lust. Those strong hateful emotions were directed to me and me alone. For once I could not do anything. There was no where to run. There was no where to hide. I was trapped and surrounded by thousands of guards that were ready and willing to do anything he asked.

He detected my fear and gave me a malicious grin.

"Bring her to me."

A/N: WOO! I updated all three stories. YEA!! jaja how sad.. I seriously need a life. Anyway please read and review babes… And remember… have a safe spring break!!