Chapter 10: Kagome's arrival
Chapter 10: Kagome's arrival
Kagome was cold as she rode in the back of the cart. It was dark and the only thing she could make out was the shadows of trees. She didn't know where she was or where she was going but knew it wasn't good. She softly cried to herself praying to Kami that she would be free of this nightmare. It scared her to no end and the only person she had left to except her didn't care and turn his back on her.
Soon the cart came to a halting stop and Kagome fell forward. She lifted herself up to see where she was but only saw a light that lit up a door to a building. Kagome was some what shaky and scared. She heard some muffled talking but couldn't make out what was being said. Kagome sat back and waited to see what was going to happen next.
Soon a man came and let down the hatch. "Come with me. The master does not like to be kept waiting." Kagome came forward and slid out of the cart onto her feet. Kagome kept her eye on the back of the man in front of her. She didn't notice that two men joined behind her to make sure she didn't run. The man in front of her knocked on the door three times before it opened. Kagome was pushed forward by one of the men behind her.
Kagome notice the inside the door there wasn't much lighting so she couldn't observe where she was or see what was to come to her. She heard laughing up ahead and saw another door in front of them. Kagome took a deep breath but was ready to fall to the ground and not move. She noticed that as they got closer to the door the louder the laughing got. Kagome soon recognized the laughing and soon froze in fear when she knew where she was. She didn't have to go thru the door to see that Naraku was on the other side. Also she started smelling his scent and it made her sick to her stomach.
The doors opened as they came closer and Kagome notice the light was brighter in the room. As she entered the room she started taking in the fine art and statues that made up the room. Each pillar was a different statue. They looked like once great demon lords of the past that once ruled the land. The art work was of meadows and fields that she didn't recognize to be anywhere near her home. The ceiling was well painted like a beautiful morning sky with a few clouds but nothing that would make them seem dangerous.
Kagome was awed with the room that she forgot that Naraku was in the room with her. Naraku looked upon her as she enter the room and took in how she looked in the outfit that he had provided for her. To his eye she looked wonderful and mature well since he last saw her. Naraku smile at her and was happy that she was finally his without any interference. Soon she will be his mate in full and start giving him strong pups. He continued to watch her as she spun around the room looking at everything in detail.
Naraku stood and walked over to her. "My dear Kagome." Kagome froze in place as she heard him speak to her. She didn't know what to do or where to turn to for help. She was so caught in the detail of the room that she forgot he was there. She turned slowly and looked at Naraku. Naraku smiled at her as she looked at him. "No need to be afraid, my dear Kagome. There is nothing here that can harm you or stop you from being mine. So calm yourself and join me. You look hungry after that long travel." Kagome didn't know what to do or what to say. On one hand he was right she was hungry but on the other hand she never trusted him after the one night.
Naraku didn't wait for her to answer. He not forcibly pushed her along to the table to sit and eat if she wished. He set a plate down that contain meat, potatoes, and fruit. Kagome didn't know if she should eat or not. For she did not know if there was poison or drugs in the food to kill her or make her do things against her will. She just sat there looking at it expecting it to disappear without touching it. Naraku looked upon her and noticed she hadn't touched anything on her plate.
Kagome just sighed and sat back waiting for her death to arrive soon. Naraku leaned over and started whispering in her ear. "There is no reason to poison you or do anything to harm you. After all what good would you be to me like that? Not to mention I will get what I want in due time." Kagome closed her eyes and mentally started screaming and crying in pain.
Naraku lifted his hand to the guard at the door and motioned for them to come to him. The guard followed their order and ran over and bowed as fast as they could. "Please take my dear Kagome here to her room that I have had prepared for her and make sure the door is shut all the way. I don't need her running around the house trying to escape. Also send in one of the servants to get her food. I will have it sent up." Naraku waved his hand at them to leave. Both guards stood and walked over to Kagome and waited for her to rise.
Kagome couldn't believe her ears. Naraku had a room for her and was going to have her food brought up to her. It creped her out with everything he was doing for her and to her. She knew this wasn't the end. He wanted her to be comfortable but not that comfy. She knew that soon he will unravel his plan and she would be to late to stop it.
She stood up and proceeded to follow the guards before her. Both guards turned and proceeded out the door and to the stairs to take Kagome to her room. While Kagome had the chance she looked around while she walked to her room at all the art work and statues in the house.
The guards notice Kagome had slowed down to a stop. When they looked back they saw her looking at the one portrait that was the master's favorite portrait of all. It was a hand painting of her father and Naraku standing in front of the palace with the number one villain of the town head. Kagome study her father and notice him smiling with Naraku in the best job they ever did together. The guards walked up behind her and looked at the portrait as well.
"This is the master's favorite portrait in the entire castle." Kagome turned her head to the guard on her left. "Excuse me?" The guard looked at her and nodded that she heard him correctly. "How can that be? When my father let me go and to never return Naraku was furious with him. I thought he would never keep anything that would remind him of my father or even show him." "My lord was very upset that day but not to the point he would destroy the wonderful painting that was made for him by the king himself. Besides if it wasn't for Naraku's help, your father would have never gotten the man that you see the head of. It is my lord treasure of the entire palace. However it is the only portrait that he has of them. He destroyed everything else that day." Kagome looked back to the portrait and wonder what her father would say if he saw the portrait.
Kagome turned from the portrait and waited for the guard to start leading the way again. It didn't take long for the guard to understand that Kagome was ready to go to her room. They continued down the hall to the first but not last set of stairs. However as they started on their path to her room, Naraku stepped out of the shadows and up to the portrait that Kagome was just at. He looked upon it himself and smiled. "No matter how hard you tried to protect her from me she still ended up here with me and with the help of your little bitch too. How I wish you could be here so I can see your face. Soon she will be tied to me and there is nothing you can do." Naraku walked away from the portrait to his studies.
(Next Day)
Kagome awoke to some bird chirping. She looked around the room trying to remember last night. All she could remember was how tired she was when she got to her room because of how long the walk was to get there. She didn't understand why there wasn't an easier way to get to the room. She looked over to the table by the door and notice that there was a breakfast tray sitting on top. It seemed almost weird to her that thing would be turning so nice like he knew what Sesshomaru did to her and wanted to fix her pain but she also new better then to trust the man before her. As soon as she had the chance she would leave this place and start her life a new and never to trust another man again.
Kagome pushed the covers off and got out of bed to get the tray of food. When she got over she noticed in the mirror that she was still dressed in the outfit that was given to her yesterday to wear. She simply shrugged her shoulders and grabbed her breakfast and head back to the bed to eat. She uncovered the food and saw eggs and bacon with some pancakes. She poured some syrup on the food and slowly started eating. She noticed that it was a beautiful day out while she ate breakfast.
A sudden knock on the door brought Kagome out of her thoughts. A small woman walked into the room and bowed to Kagome. "My Lady I was sent to see if you where up and had eaten. My Lord wishes for you to dress in proper attire and join him outside on the grounds. When you are ready the soldiers outside will escort you to the location." The woman bowed and left the room. Kagome just stared at the door when the maiden left. Kagome got out of bed and walked over to what looked like a closet. The only problem was that she was only half right about the doors. When she opened the doors she noticed the clothes off to the side and the hot spring off to the other side.
Kagome walked in and proceeded to undress and wash before she got dressed in new attire. She looked at all the bath materials and saw several types with different scents on each one. She chooses one that was lavender and jasmine mixed for both her hair and body. She set to wash and relax while doing so. She light massages the scalp with the wonderful sent and scrubbed her body while she let her hair set in the soap. She rinsed herself off and got out and into a towel to dry off and stay covered until she found the clothes she wanted.
Kagome walked over to the closet part and looked at the attire that was in the closet. She saw all sort of colors until an emerald green dress caught her eye. The front part looked like a kimono that barely brushed the floor. The sleeves snuggled close to the arm and at the elbow flared out and hung down to about mid thigh. Kagome also found a pair of slippers on the floor under where the dress had hung. Kagome got dressed in a flash and slipped on the slippers. She walked over to the mirror in her room and looked at the hair accessories that where laid out. She tied up her hair with the emerald chopsticks that glittered in the morning sun light.
After she finished her hair she looked at herself and saw for once her beauty ring through her the mirror back at her. Fate had been decided for her and nothing would change that until the chance was given to her. Sesshomaru chose his path and now she must embrace the one she will have as soon as she leaves. In her heart it ached and told her this was wrong, but her mind told her other wise. She didn't for once know which to listen to. Her heart held out for a man who broke it but her mind told her to move on even if it loneliness. She let her tears fall as she continued to look in the mirror.
"Kagome." Kagome's eyes widen when she heard a whispering sound. She looked around the room to see where it came from. When she saw nothing she looked back into the mirror and almost screamed when she saw her mother and Kamia. They both smiled at her. Kagome cried some more tears. "Don't cry my love." Her mother spoke. "We have come to bestow some wisdom, to hold out on deciding your path for a few more days." Kamia added. Kagome nodded in response. "But why must I wait? Nothing will happen except more pain. I must leave." Aisel and Kamia both sighed. "My love we can't tell you anything. This will be the last time you see us for now. Just listen to Kamia." With her mothers last words both disappeared and Kagome was once again left alone.
She turned away from the mirror and preceded to the door to go and she Naraku. She opened the door and saw the guards waiting for her. She walked out and closed the door and waited for them to lead the way. When they started she followed close behind so she didn't get left behind or lost. She started thinking of her plan to escape the grounds but also started thinking on what Kamia had told her. 'I will wait but not long. I am tired of suffering by the greed of others. It will stop.' Kagome smiled to herself and held her head high. She knew it was a long walk to the bottom and had time to take in her surrounding and notice every detail that can help her escape this hell.
Kagome almost ran into the guard because she was to busy studying everything to notice they stopped. She soon saw that they were at the grand stair case. The guards at the bottom of the stairs open a door that lead the way to the gardens. The guards had started back walking again and Kagome followed taking in even more detail. Once they were through the doors it shut behind them and soon the wall separated and opened to the outside. Kagome saw Naraku standing in the middle of the garden looking at her and waiting for her to come to him. She noticed the guards stood aside to let her pass. Kagome took a deep breath and started her walk over to Naraku. She looked at every detail of the gardens and noticed that it wasn't going to be easy to get out of it. She walked closer to Naraku and notice he was smiling at her.
Naraku watched as Kagome walked towards him. He noticed how beautiful she looked and it pleased him that he will be the only to bask in it and have it. He smiled as she approached because he noticed she was calmer then before. "My dear Kagome, it is a pleasure to see you this morning." Kagome nodded her head but gave no smile back to Naraku. Naraku noticed her expression didn't change. "What did you want to see me for Naraku?" Naraku smile fade when he heard her voice in a cold tone that was worse then ice. 'last night she feared me and wouldn't talk and now she talked with frozen hatred in her voice. This might be little hard to get her to bow to me and take me as a mate.'
Naraku turned and looked to the sky. "I wanted to see you so you can start learning what it is to be a proper mate. I will not accept anything less of you and if you defy me woman you will be punished. Am I clear?" Kagome smirked at his request. "I will do as you wish as long as it means I am not around you." Naraku greeted his teeth and turn to slap Kagome. However when he turned he saw she had already walked away back to the castle. "STOP! I did not give you permission to leave." Kagome stopped and turn around to find Naraku right behind her. Naraku scratch his claws across her face for her defiance. "I will not be disobeyed. You will show me proper respect." Kagome looked back at him with blood dripping down her face. She narrowed her eyes at him. "Anything else you request of me MY LORD!?" Kagome's words sound like deadly poison to his ears. He waved his hand and dismissed her.
Kagome turned and walked back inside. Naraku stayed outside and licked her blood off his fingers. She tasted good to him but he also regretted scaring her beautiful face. He had no choice in what he did. She would show him respect or her life would be miserable from here on out. Naraku walked back to were he originally was and sat down to meditate.
Kagome shut the door and notice a female waiting for her. "You must be Kagome. Come we are wasting time. You will learn a lot in a short time and will be tested so don't slack off." Kagome growled at what the woman was saying. She noticed that everyone in this castle had an attitude except the servants and guards. The woman turned back around to Kagome. "Also for every time you slack off or fail a test you will be punished by the lord. After all he doesn't like to wait any longer then he is willing to mate you. Now come, your first lesson will begin now."
Kagome narrowed her eyes at the woman and followed. No matter how harsh then punishment she will take what ever time she pleased. The longer she made Naraku wait the longer it gave her to make a plan to leave. It hurt her heart to let her body go thru this but she wasn't going to give Naraku the upper hand in have her and what ever else he thinks he will gain. Kagome looked at the first lesson before her and sighed as the door closed behind her.
(Authors Note)
Sorry it took so long to get this chapter up. I thought I would add an extra chapter to this to give you the heads up on what is happening to Kagome while Sesshomaru is going through these test. I altered chapter 7 so I could fit this chapter in and it would make sense.
It is also giving me more time to think on the last test. I have had some good opinions so far. I am still looking so if any of you other have an opinion please feel free to let me know. I am hoping chapter 11 wont take me long to do and it will be back to Sessy and maybe really long because of the really good Ideas I have gotten from people. It will be a big surprise as to what happens and maybe a cliffy in there as well.
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