Sorry it took me a while but my cat almost died and school and all sorts of stuff. Did anyone see 40 days and 40 nights? Josh Hartnett… ::drool:: Oh uhm… Forget that. Well, I hope you enjoy!

Chapter 3

Inuyasha looked at Kagome as she suddenly stood up. She kept her gaze on the ground.

"I'm sorry for your misfortunes and I hope your future goes well." With that line, taught to her by her mother, said, she turned away from him. "Excuse me but I'm going to go for a short walk." She walked towards the front gates and snuck by the guards. Inuyasha looked worriedly after her. He jumped over the wall and followed her in silence. She entered a nearby forest and sat under a tree. "Of course he loves someone else. What was I thinking? He's only here because his dad made him come." She sighed sadly. "I'll have to choose between Hojo-kun and Kouga-sama." Inuyasha heard every word she said. He looked at the ground for a moment but looked up again when he heard Kagome's startled gasp.

"You can marry me, of course." Kagome was captivated by the godly man standing before her. ((Heehee… That's a little much… I know.)) Long, beautiful blue-white hair and a kawaii fluffy tail. He reminded her of Inuyasha. "Come with me, Lady Kagome." She was so entranced by his looks that she couldn't answer. She instead, just nodded her head. "Wonderful." The stranger took her into his arms and jumped to the sky. It was then that Inuyasha's sense came back to him.

"No! Kagome! Give her back, Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha could only stare as they disappeared from sight. He sighed and took off after them.

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Kagome felt comfortable but slightly uneasy in the man's arms.

"So… What's your name?" Kagome peered up at him as they soared through the sky.

"My name is Sesshoumaru." He put on a fake smile. He finally reached his castle and set her down at the entrance. "Come with me." He walked inside and was greeted by Jaken.

"Sesshoumaru-sama! You're finally back! I…" He looked at Kagome in disgust. "You brought a human back with you?"

"Yes. She is the Princess of Marea. Please prepare a room for her." Kagome stood there nervously and embarrassed at what she was about to say.

"Well, actually, I need to get home. My mother and siblings will get worried, you see." She shuffled her feet, knowing she probably sounded like a child.

"You will be going nowhere but to your room." She looked up startled. "I'm keeping you here as bait. Just to break my brother's spirit. Nothing much."

"What do you mean?! Who's your brother?"

"Half-brother actually. Inuyasha. I saw how he reacted when that Kikyo girl turned him down. To see you get hurt would break him even more. Oh, how I love torturing him." Kagome took a step back.

"You're not really gonna hurt me, are you?" She looked at him fearfully.

"I'm deciding, but for now you'll stay here." He picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, then walked to her temporary room. He set her inside and locked her in.

"Hey! Let me out, you jerk!" She pounded on the door and heard his calm reply.

"Just calm down. You're in no danger as of now. I probably won't kill you. I had enough fun killing that Kikyo girl. Did you know that you look a lot like her?"

"You killed her?! Wait… She looks like me?"

"Yes to both. There are some clothes on your bed. I think they'll be more comfortable to sleep in than your dress. Goodnight."

"Uhm… Thanks, I guess." She walked to the bed and put on the nightgown. She crawled into bed and sighed. "Inuyasha… Don't let him hurt me." She closed her eyes and fell asleep.

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"Wake up girl. You need to take a bath. My brother will be here soon." She sat up.

"Inuyasha? He's coming?" She smiled at the thought of him rescuing her.

"Yes, now go take a bath." She nodded, not knowing why he wanted her to take a bath. Almost as if he could read her mind, he answered her question. "I won't tolerate dirty people in my castle. The only exception in Jaken. Now go." She turned around and walked into the bathroom. She filled the tub with water and climbed in.

~Inuyasha… Please come and save me…~

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~I'm close. Kagome… Please be okay.~ He ran out into a clearing and came upon a well hidden castle. He walked closer and saw the front doors open. He let himself in and was greeted by his brother.

"Where's Kagome?" Sesshoumaru smirked.

"I have someone else who wants to see you but, I assure you, Kagome is fine. Wait here while I get the other person." Inuyasha lifted an eyebrow.

"You better hurry up or I'll kill you and take Kagome without a second thought." Sesshoumaru hid an evil smile and walked off to Kagome's room.

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Kagome wrapped a towel around herself and looked out the window. She saw Inuyasha running to the front door.

"Inuyasha!" She walked back into her room to put on her clothes but she couldn't find them. Instead, she saw a different set of clothes on her bed. She put on the long, red pants and white shirt. She also saw a white hair ribbon and used it to tie her hair back, except for two locks on each side that rested on her shoulders. ((Hmm… Remind you of anyone?))

"Good, you've dressed. Inuyasha is here already." Kagome sighed happily.

"I know. He came to save me." Sesshoumaru let out a short, but evil laugh.

"Yes, but I have other plans." She took a fearful step back.

"You're going to hurt me?" He walked up to her.

"Nope." He set his hands on her head and performed a complicated memory spell. "Done." He took his hands away. "Inuyasha is waiting to see you, Kikyo."

((Evil Sesshoumaru! You'll just have to see what happens… I'm so mean. Well, please review! ^.^))