*Ohohohohoho.. I like the way this story is goiiing now! I sat down last night and brainstormed and figured out exactly where I am so things shouldn't be jumbled around as much now. Hopefully, that is. I have a fanart with a BIIIG spoiler to this fic, and its at:

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Chapter six:

            Kagome eventually stood up after resting as much as she could. It'd probably been a full day since she'd been at Naraku's place. She didn't know if it was a castle, or just a hut. The style of room seemed to be traditional Japanese, with a sliding door. Just one. She thought she saw a blue light around, outside of the walls a few times, but then it would vanish.

            Her feet sounded quietly as she walked to the door, and slid it open carefully. She stuck her head out, looking into the hallway, but when she did so, it felt like she'd rammed her head straight into a brick wall. Kagome collapsed and rubbed her head, feeling a bit dizzy.

            One hand lifted to the now obvious blue shine shadowing the door, and pushed against it. It may have been clear, but it was solid as she could imagine any substance being. And she now had a bump on her head to prove it.

            A form stood infront of her as she began standing back up, and it laughed.. A cold laugh that sounded like an animal howling. Naraku stared at Kagome, his eyes having a similar look to Sesshoumaru's. But when Kagome looked further, she changed her mind. Naraku was at least a thousand times worse than Sesshoumaru. The essence around him made her feel dreadful, and she itched to be rid of the feeling.

            "Did you sleep well."

            There was almost no question tone in his voice. Kagome just stared at him.

            "What do you want with me? Inuyasha will find out about me being here, and he'll kill you once and for all. .. You deserve no less, Naraku."

            "Such harsh words from a lady who's only just met me. I say, Inuyasha knows you're not in your world? How would he know such a thing? I believe he won't figure it out until either he comes close enough to smell you, or he returns to wherever you came from down in the well to get you, and you are not there. Anyways, I have a feeling you won't be too much trouble to me, due to the fact that I have Kikyou with me here. You will now be permitted to leave this room."

            The man snapped and the blue aura slowly drifted to the ground before dissapearing. Kagome just stared.. He'd spoken every single word as if it was a dagger he'd be using to kill her. She decided she'd play into his stupid little game until Inuyasha was here. She just needed to hold out until then..

            Inuyasha finally looked up to the monk who'd been trying to ask him questions all day. Their group had slowed now that the sun had sunken behind clouds and was lowering to the horizon. Sango slumbered on a rock with Shippo and Kirara on her shoulders, and Miroku and Inuyasha kneeled before the open fire.

            "Inuyasha, without Kagome-sama it'll be harder to see and find the Shikon shard. I'll try to help, but it will take longer, for sure. Be ready for anything."

            Inuyasha made a small noise comfirming this, and he laid down. Miroku did also, and they stared at the fire before both fell asleep.

            Kikyou sipper her tea quietly, with Kagome now sitting infront of her. A dark green kimono was on Kagome's form, but the strange design puzzled her. It had a large eye shape cut into the leg, and was made of almost shiney material. It reminded her of snake skin. However, it was the most comfortable piece of clothing she'd ever worn. Kikyou looked up, a dark gaze flowed over Kagome.

            "Inuyasha will not come for you."

            Kagome's fists clenched. The whole three days she'd been at this place, Kikyou had continued to claim Inuyasha had no feelings for her at all. It was beginning to get old. The miko smirked watching Kagome cringe, and set her tea down, standing up and walking out the door. A moment later Naraku came in and took Kikyou's place.

            "Seems Inuyasha has not noticed you're missing. His timing seems to always play into my plans."

            "You're plans are traps. Evil traps that need to be stopped, and Inuyasha will do that!! "

            Kagome threw the tea cup that was infront of her at Naraku. He held up his hand and it melted into dust. She settled down after that, remembering where she was, and who was infront of her.

            "I don't think I understand you, Kagome. Inuyasha fell in love with Kikyou. She betrayed him and he still keeps her in his heart and would not be able to take her life. Yet, he shows the slightest sign towards caring for you and you quiet literally give your heart to him without question. You don't even know his past, who's he's killed, what he's wanted. You won't ever be to him what Kikyou is. "

            Naraku hid his small smile. Kagome would fall for his plan surely. He wasn't even worried about that. .. A small hint of worry lingered in his mind about Inuyasha saving her, however. He knew their feelings. What would happen when Inuyasha came.. He looked up, having decided.

            "I could help you become powerful, Kagome. I know what you yourn for. It's obviously power, or at least the ability to protect yourself and the people you wish to. You wouldn't need to depend on a soul, if you accepted being a youkai.."

            "I'm not a youkai. Stop trying to trick me, it's not going to work."

            "I'm not tricking you. You see those clothes you're wearing? They were made for Miko no Hebi. Priestess of the Snakes. .. You. A priestess.. if she so desires, can form into a youkai with a certain state of mind, and spell. I pray that you think this over. I will not ask you to fight for me. Just, you will know that you owe me for your power. "

            With that, Naraku left the room. Kagome sat, staring at the wall with her eyebrows furrowed. She wasn't this.. ' Miko no Hebi ' person. He was just tricking her.. But, she stared at the eye shape on her kimono. It resembled a snake.. And she –had- felt quiet a bit of power lately. When she held things they seemed lighter, and she seemed to be able to think things more clearly without becoming upset. .. What was happening..

            Inuyasha looked up quickly. He'd woken from his sleep state, and could've sworn he'd heard Kagome. She wasn't okay. Wait.. He shook his head. Of course she was okay. She was back in her time, and no one could hurt her. Yes. He was just being overly protective. He imagined she probably liked being away from the group for a bit. A stream of smoke wafted into the air and Inuyasha lifted his head to watch the stars. Something didn't feel right.

* Hyaahahaha. If you've looked at that fanart, you'll probably get part of the future story. This'll be –about- two more chapter, I think. Hope you're enjoying it! Send any comment, flames, question to flowergirl3108@aol.com or just leave a comment. Next chapter will probably be up either tonight or tomorrow. While this plot is still fully in my head. ^^ *