Kagome slept for many days, as did Nazuna. Inuyasha told the others everything that had happened. They were all worried for Lady Kagome's sake.
Poor Kagome! Sango looked at her best friend's sleeping form. She doesn't deserve this! She is so righteous, so pure, so giving…so beautiful. Her body so full, her lips quivering… Sango's breathing became quickened. What am I thinking? This is NOT normal! Maybe I need to get a guy in my life…but since Kohaku, I don't know if anyone could possibly compare…
Miroku leaned against his staff on the other side of the room, watching an unaware Sango. She must really hate me…perhaps I should find someone new. It's too late to try to start over, nicer. I need to wipe the slate clean, get a fresh start. But with who? Hmm…perhaps that Nazuna girl? She is very beautiful, and is only 4 years younger than me, Kagome's age. I could see this working…Miroku's mind had already started envisioning his future with his bride, Nazuna.

Sekkou smiled softly to himself. Poor, frail Kagome. Not getting what you want this time, are you? I've seen you, in your time, in mine…I know the truth. I know your secret. I'd better go tell the boss about your newly weakened state, he wanted to know when best to attack…don't worry, I won't let him hurt you, my love…
Sekkou stood up from his crouch. With one last look at the abandoned hut, he turned and walked into the woods. A wolf ran across his path, he kicked it aside. He chuckled softly to himself. "Stupid animal. No one messes with Sekkou."

She ran, further than before. This time there was no village, no miko of light…just fear. The fear was overwhelming in it, Kagome was drowning in it. A youkai-no time to see what type-crossed her path. She held out her hand, and purple light came out of it. The youkai melted. She could not stop, could not be stopped. Finally, she saw a castle ahead of her. She stopped, for a quick second, and lo and behold! there stood Naraku. He smiled softly, and she was peaceful. What was she afraid of anyway? Surely Naraku would protect her from any harm. She ran into his arms, and they shared a passionate embrace.
He served her a meal, and a steaming goblet. Smiling, she graciously accepted it, not thinking for a moment of the contents. Naraku would never hurt her! He loved her. Later, they went to bed for the night. Kagome was happiest that day than ever before.