Chapter 2- the castle Hello! Well, my friend Sam argues that Inuyasha is hers. But I don't

think so! I mean, who has him in her closet? Well, we all know the answer to that

question. It's me! *Inuyasha falls out of closet*

Inuyasha: Please help me!

Sam: I'll save you!

Inuyasha: Uh, that's okay Sam, uh never mind.

Me: Told ya he likes me best! *sticks out tongue at her*

Sam: slinks away, muttering to herself.

(She'll be back)

Anyways, on with the story. **************************************************************************** ****

Sesshoumaru flew down to his castle. Kagome started to regain consciousness. He

dropped her in the grass and started to walk away. "Jaken," he said, "show her to one of

the guest rooms. I will pay her a visit later."

"Yes my lord," he bowed. Kagome opened her eyes and rubbed the small bump

forming on her head. 'Ouch' she thought.

"Where am I?" she asked aloud, finally taking the time to notice her surroundings.

Jaken beckoned for her to come. Dazed and confused from her fall, she followed. As she

entered her room, she finally came to her senses. "Why have you brought me here?" she

quieried, "What do you want from me? If it is a plan to get Tetusaiga, it won't work!"

"Lord Sesshoumaru will be in to see you soon," announced Jaken, and he exited

the room, turning the lock. She took this time to examine her prison cell, though others

might call it a palace. This room alone was a big as her house! It was dark and dreary, the

only this that brightened the room was a small vase filled with blue flowers. The sky

outside was stormy, and rain began to pound against the stained-glass windows. To her

right was a huge mahogany dresser and a large futon covered in pastel blue satin sheets.

There was a sharp knock at the door, and Sesshoumaru entered. He looked at her coldly,

and sat in one of the armchairs besides an old stone fireplace.

"Why am I here?" she asked. He ignored her question.

"You will remain in this room at all times except for meals or unless I say

otherwise. A servant will come in once a day to meet your needs. It is most likely that

you will be here for awhile." He stood up. "I will send a servant in momentarily with

adequate clothing. I will not have anyone in his castle parading around in such a

distasteful Kimono." She blushed slightly. "Dinner will be served in an hour. I expect

you to be there!" He slammed the door. She heard the key turn and his footsteps echoed

throughout the long halls. She became conscious that she might be stuck inside these

castle walls for a long time before she was rescued. She couldn't stand the thought of

being contained in this room like some caged animal. She buried her head in a pillow and

wept.

Another toad demon like Jaken crept into the room, but this time a female.

"Excuse me miss?" she said, tugging on her sleeve, "but I was sent by Lord

Sesshoumaru to bring you a new kimono. You have these to choose from." She looked up

and wiped her eyes, to see two beautiful new kimonos set before her. One was of blue

silk, with red trimming around the hem and waist. The other was made of green silk, with

tiny pink flowers dotting it and a pink band across the waist. She chose the green one,

and thanked the servant.

"My name is Kodoku," she said, "If there is anything else you need just let me

know." She bowed and walked out the door. Kagome began to cry again. She needed to

get out of this room. She knew she could not last a day here, feeling so alone. She was a

free spirit, and needed wide, open spaces. She opened the huge oak doors that led to the

balcony. She stood there in the rain, looking over the banister. She was at least 100 feet

up. At least she had a view of the outside world, she thought to herself. She entered back

inside, digging through her yellow backpack for a comb. She brushed her ebony hair until

it shone and put on her kimono and waited. Jaken entered the room.

"Dinner is served," he announced, leading her toward the dining hall where Rin

and Sesshoumaru sat, waiting.

She only nodded in response and sat in the chair pulled out for her. They ate in

silence; the only one speaking was Rin.

"Rin is so excited Kagome! Lord Sesshoumaru says Rin can play with you! Rin

never plays with anybody but Jaken, and he's so boring. Rin is so happy!" she ranted,

droning on and on. Kagome sighed and asked to be excused, having barely touched her

meal. She was escorted to her chamber by Kodoku. All she could think about was her

friends. Were they worried and looking for her? Did Inuyasha care? Or was he mad

because she had gotten caught and therefore wasted his time? She was so upset. She

grabbed the pillows and threw them across the room. She toppled over chairs and threw

the sheets from the bed. She wept uncontrollably, running again outside into the cold

rain. She fell to her knees, sobbing. She already couldn't stand this prison. She wanted to

be back with her friends, not here, with this cold-hearted demon. 'Poor Rin,' she thought,

'how could she stand to be here?' A warm hand was placed on her shoulder.

"Why are you crying?" asked a voice from behind. It was Sesshoumaru. "What

have you done to this room? I provide you with new clothes, wonderful living quarters,

and warm food and this is how you repay me?" he asked coldly. She sniffled. "I had just

come to tell you that Rin has requested you join her tomorrow to "play". What is your

answer?" She nodded, wiping a tear away. "Good. Now please tidy up this room and

don't do it again." He turned on his heel and exited. She stayed stationary, staring at the

door as it shut behind him. **************************************************************************** ***

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