Author's Notes: I'm so sorry everyone for taking so long in updating the story! I hope that you can forgive me. I've been so busy with school and work and it was just crazy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Beauty and the Beast.
Chapter Eleven
Save Me
At the village, Sota has received Kagome's letter and he began to read it in the privacy of the gardens.
Dear big brother:
On this day, I would like to wish to you the greatest birthday ever. Unfortunately, we are not together to celebrate these wonderful twenty years of life; however, we're in each other's hearts and thoughts. I am adjusting fairly well in the castle and I am fortunate that I have a chamber all to myself. I would not like being in a cell for the rest of my life. Everyone here is very nice. The demon that has captured me goes by the name of Inuyasha. He is Sesshomaru's younger brother. He does have a rough exterior but I'm sure that I'll be able to bring those walls down. Kindness does go a long way. Anyways, I'm sure that you've realized that you can send Koga 'home' whenever you mention the word. Since he bothers all of us, might as well all of us have the power to send him 'home'.
Sota smiled.
I miss all of you already even though it's been just a day but it seems like an eternity that I have not seen you and the others. Maybe when I have been living here for a while, Inuyasha can take me to the village to visit. I think that would be a great idea. I cannot help but feel that this birthday will be unforgettable on my part. Anyways, I really do not have much to say since I just got to the castle. Please tell everyone that I miss them and that I love them very much. Take good care of everything big brother. I am sure that you will do great.
With all my love,
Kagome
Sota folded the letter and he placed it in his robes.
"Kagome, my dear little sister, I hope that Kami will protect you from anything that could harm you." Sota thought. "For some reason, I have a feeling that this Inuyasha fellow will make sure that he will make sure of that."
Sota got up from where he was sitting and he went to the village to check up on things.
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At Inuyasha's castle, Inuyasha was in the dining room and he sat next to Kagome. Inuyasha had a big grin on his face and Kagome noticed.
"What are you up too, Lord Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.
"I am not up to anything Kagome." Inuyasha answered. "I just have a great day planned out for you."
"You don't have to do that Milord." Kagome said.
"Oh but it is my obligation." Inuyasha said. "As the guest of this castle, you are my first priority."
"Okay, if that's what you wish to do, I will not complain." Kagome said with a smile.
"That smile has me hypnotized." Inuyasha thought. "She's gorgeous."
"What do you have planned if I may ask?" Kagome asked.
"Oh is just something simple." Inuyasha answered. "The plan is a tour of the castle that will end with a picnic at the gardens."
"That sounds very nice and pleasing Lord Inuyasha." Kagome said smiling.
"But it's not an extravagant thing that we are doing." Inuyasha said. "Wouldn't you prefer to go to into the town and shop to look at the finest jewels, extravagant kimonos, and expensive fabrics?"
"I really thought that we were making something out of this Lord Inuyasha." Kagome said a little hurt.
Inuyasha smelled the change in Kagome's scent and he knew he messed up.
"What do you mean, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
"I'm not those types of women that are materialistic." Kagome said. "Material things do not last forever. I'm a much simpler person."
"Of course you are. All women are like that." Inuyasha said.
"Shit! I just made it worse." Inuyasha thought.
"I'm not that type of woman." Kagome said with anger in her voice. "I will not be labeled as one of those creatures. Women like that are heartless and they do not know the meaning of the simple things in life."
"All women are the same!" Inuyasha yelled. "That's all they want… the expensive lifestyle! That goes for women especially like you that came from a poor village!"
"Damn this cursed mouth which I cannot control." Inuyasha thought. "What the hell is wrong with me?"
"I cannot believe that I thought one day I could be happy here especially by your side." Kagome said with sadness in her voice. "I knew it was too good to be true. I know it's only the first day but everyone here has been so nice and thoughtful."
Kagome shed a tear down her cheek and this made Inuyasha feel like he needed to jump off of the highest cliff in the land.
"You were one that took my freedom away and I cherished that with a passion." Kagome said with tears in her eyes. "I do believe that is something simple. If you need me, I'll be in my chamber."
Kagome stood up and she bowed to Inuyasha. Kagome walked out of the dining room and Inuyasha was feeling guilty.
"I was making great progress with her until I said that." Inuyasha thought. "Damn me and my big mouth. I should've known she wasn't like that. Why the hell did I talk to her like that anyways?"
Inuyasha sighed and he put his plate aside.
"Oh mother, I wish you were here to guide me with this." Inuyasha thought. "What did she mean by one day she could be happy especially by my side?"
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In the hallway, Kagome was on her way to her room with tears in her eyes and someone stopped her. She looked up and it was a panther demon. He had green eyes that were slit and the sclera was yellow. He was short, built, long black hair, fangs, and sharp claws. His attire was a uniform of all back and it had a red crescent moon over his left breast.
"Hey honey, what's with tears?" A male demon voice answered.
"Oh it's nothing." Kagome answered drying her tears. "I'm just heading to my chamber. Have a good day."
Kagome was walking away but the demon grabbed her arm.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" The panther asked.
"I just want to be alone." Kagome answered.
"I can accompany you." The panther said. "A beautiful woman like you shouldn't be alone for one moment."
The panther began to smell a spike in Kagome's fear and unfortunately for him, so did Inuyasha. Inuyasha arrived to where Kagome and the panther demon were and he waited for his cue to intervene. He wanted to see who he can truly trust in his castle with Kagome around.
"Please let me go." Kagome said in pain. "You're hurting my arm."
"Don't think so. I think Lord Inuyasha doesn't mind sharing you." The panther said.
The panther demon licked Kagome's cheek and she was disgusted. This act made Inuyasha's demon blood boil even more and he was going to punish him greatly.
"Please let me go. I am Lord Inuyasha's prisoner." Kagome said as her tears came flowing back. "You don't want to do this."
"Did she really just say that?" Inuyasha thought.
"Did I just say that?" Kagome thought. "Where did that come from?"
"I don't care if you're his prisoner. That means he won't want you." The panther said. "I'll make you mine before he ever decides to do so."
Kagome's eyes sprung open in shock and she became angry. Inuyasha was going to intervene until he saw Kagome's aura. Kagome's aura was surrounding her so the panther demon let her go in fear of being purified.
"You will not have your way with me!" Kagome yelled. "I forbid it! You should be ashamed for disrespecting Lord Inuyasha that way!"
"Oh please forgive me priestess. I beg for your mercy." The panther begged on his knees. "I will never do it again."
"I will give you one more chance, panther." Kagome said in anger. "Now be gone before I change my mind."
The panther demon got up and he ran as fast as he could after he nodded in thanks. Kagome's aura disappeared and she fell on her knees to cry. Inuyasha ran to Kagome and he hugged from behind. Kagome knew it was Inuyasha so she turned around to cry into his chest.
"Kagome, I'm sorry." Inuyasha said.
"Why are you sorry?" Kagome asked clinging to Inuyasha's chest. "You didn't do anything."
"If I didn't upset, you wouldn't have been out here and encountered Masaru." Inuyasha answered.
"It's okay Inuyasha." Kagome said drying her tears. "Can you please accompany me to my chambers?"
"Sure." Inuyasha said standing up.
Inuyasha picked up Kagome and he headed to her chambers. Inuyasha opened the door and he put Kagome on her bed.
"Thank you, Inuyasha." Kagome said.
"Rest for now Kagome." Inuyasha said as he was stroking her hair.
Inuyasha was walking away but Kagome didn't want to be alone.
"Inuyasha, please don't go." Kagome said. "Stay with me. I'm scared that he might come back."
"Are you sure?" Inuyasha asked.
"Yes I'm sure." Kagome answered. "Lock the door so no one can intrude."
Inuyasha locked the door and he went to Kagome. Inuyasha rested on the bed with Kagome and she rested her head on his chest. Inuyasha wrapped his protective arms around Kagome and she felt safe. She has never felt anything like that with any man and she didn't want that feeling to go away.
"Kagome, I won't let anything happen to you." Inuyasha said.
"Thank you Inuyasha." Kagome said as she drifted off to sleep.
"You're welcome." Inuyasha said.
Inuyasha began to hear Kagome's breathing evening out and steady heartbeat so that meant that she fell asleep.
"I promise to do right by you, Kagome." Inuyasha thought. "I will make you mine the right way."
Inuyasha took the opportunity to sleep as well and he was sleeping peacefully which he hasn't been able to do in years.
Author's Notes: I think I did a pretty good job in this chapter. Thanks for reading and please review.
To Be Continued…