I get that I may look like the weakest one here, Kagome thought sourly, but does that mean I'm always the one to get kidnapped?! While Kagome had gone off to fill her canteen in a nearby stream, she was ambushed by a group of bandits who were after her shards of the Shikon no Tama.

The leader was influenced by three large jewel shards that he had in his arms and forehead, and immediately decided that the priestess and her jewel shards were to be taken and herself used to find more shards. When she told them in no uncertain terms that she would do no such thing, the leader slapped her and ordered his men to tie her up.

They had tied her arms behind her, the rough rope chafing at her wrists and causing them to bleed, Kagome wincing as she tried to untie them to escape, the blow on her cheek throbbing. Blood dripped sluggishly, plopping onto the ground below and leaving the metallic scent in the air. I sure hope they come and check on me, she thought, the longer I'm gone the more likely it will be that they can't find me again.

A scream of pain erupted from the bandit's men, blood spraying through the air like rain, and Kagome saw a flash of silver and acid green. With a swift flick, faster than the eye could see, the bandit leader's head severed from his shoulders.

Her companions weren't far behind, and the demon lord strode over to where the priestess was tied up, cutting her ropes and helping the exhausted woman to her feet. His mokomoko slithered across her shoulders, making her feel warm and safe. Steadying herself, she looked up at Sesshomaru, blue eyes soft and gave him a small, grateful smile, "Thank you, Sesshomaru-sama."

Golden eyes scanned her face, anger rising at the sight of her cheek beginning to bruise, but her smiled disarmed him. Voice soft and deep, he corrected her, "Just Sesshomaru, Kagome."

*DJ Khaled voice* ANOTHA ONE

Sorry about the late update guys, I had a performance and tech week this past week and didn't have much time to write, please stay tuned on my other fics ;) Reviews make my day brighter!