Chapter Ten: Escape… Or Not

I have bad news. I'm going away for around 2 months.(that's not the bad part.) The bad part is that I might not have access to internet and this might be my last chapter for summer vacation. I'll try to write and post chapter 11. But while you're waiting, R&R plz.

' Good, I have everything I need.' Kagome thought as she glanced at her luscious bed. On the bed laid 2 hooked knives with an attached chain that would eventually end up on both sides of her obi. A small overstuffed bag full of her belongings.

A note was left on the little desk on the right of the bed. Kagome picked it up and read it for the final time as she glanced around the room, looking for any evidences of her leave.

On it, fine cursive wrote, ' Dear(who am I kidding?) Sesshoumaru, As of tonight, I am running away. Bet you never thought of that, sucker. I never liked this contest and probably never will. So I have made up my mind and decide to leave this miserable, desperate place filled with mindless demons who are ready to kiss your ass anytime. By the time you get this note, I'll be long gone. As I say again, SUCKER!(big time). Love,(As if) one and the only, Kagome.'

Kagome, satisfied with her handiwork, turned on her uncomfortable heels and walked out of her room. Carrying the map and trying to make her footsteps as silent as possible, she managed to reach the back door without any trouble. Or she thought.

Kagome searched her surrounding until she found her destination. ' Ah ha!' Kagome thought as she saw the high, rising wall that separates her and her freedom stand, she ran towards it.

Kagome expertly handled her two knives and threw them over the top of the wall. Tugging on the chains to make sure it was steady. She hoisted up using the chains and scrambled over the wall.

" It's sure a cold night. Very usual for a night in June," Kagome muttered to no one in particular.

" I must say, I quiet agree with you." A familiar cold voice echoed behind her. Kagome swirled aroundquickly, whipping her long hair in Sesshoumaru's face, dropping her bag in the process.

Sesshoumaru's face was impassable, as usual.

' Why do I always get caught. I'm in huge trouble now.'

" That's exactly what I was going to say." Sesshoumaru said.

Kagome mentally smacked herself. Didn't Sesshoumaru tell her he could read minds as well? Her brain was sympathizing along with her, wondering how in the world he got here so fast.

" How did you get here so fast." Kagome decided to speak what was on her mind.

" Well, I just had a feeling the truce wasn't going to solve all of your problems." Sesshoumaru remarked.

Well, it wasn't just that. This is what really happened.

' I should really check up on the contestants, see what else they need.'

Sesshoumaru acted his thought out. Since room number three was right next to his room, that was his start.

After knocking on the door for 2 minutes without getting an answer, Sesshoumaru bursted into the room. What shocked him was the fact that the room was lacking of presence.

Upon her desk was a note. Sesshoumaru, being the curious lord he is, decides to pick it up. After reading the letter, his eyes were seeing red. I mean, who would like it, if they decide to run away and mock your pride. Reading both from a piece of paper just angered him even more.

Sesshoumaru followed her scent of lavender and rain. It led to the back wall. He summoned his cloud and dropped beside the stubborn demoness.

This brings us back to story, where Kagome was caught for trying to escape.

" I just needed some fresh air?" Kagome giggled nervously, hoping the pathetic excuse would work.

" Right, So believable. I was hoping you'd come up with something better than that." Sesshoumaru smirked. " I won't tell my dad you tried to escape if you don't try that trick again. Understood?"

" Clear as crystal," Kagome answered in a small voice as she stalked off angrily.

As soon as she entered her room and out of his earshot, she climbed into the bed. " I won't give up that easily, Sesshoumaru. Sure I said I won't try running away. But you're not the only one smart here; I have tons of tricks up my sleeves."

Sesshoumaru glared at his ceiling. " Why do you seem to like making my life harder? I hate this. But I know you are not finished with your games. Whatever you think of next, I will be more ready as you'll ever be."

The two both fell into a dreamless sleep, dreading the events of tomorrow.