Disclaimer: I said it once and I'll say it again....Inuyasha is not mine....excuse me a moment...*walks over to wall and bangs head against the wall whispering "why?" repeatedly*



" " =dialogue
* * =thoughts or actions
*********** = P.O.V. change or setting and scene change
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CHAPTER 2:
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"WHAT?!?!", kagome yelled out.

"Kagome! Please do not shout! It is so un-lady like!", pleaded her mother

"You arranged my marriage?"

"Yes dear, you haven't found anyone on your own and the kingdom will need a king soon"

"Did you ever think the reason I haven't met someone is because I haven't been let of the palace grounds?"said an exasperated kagome

Her parents looked shocked for a moment and then realized what she said was true.

"Your right kagome," said her father, "we have been very strict on this but we only did it because we care. Now please, I know you'll like the young man! Every girl has fallen for him but he seems to show an interest in you alone! Please meet him at least, I'm sure he'll grow in you!"

Tears formed in kagome's eyes. She held them back when she whispered out an "I'll try" and then turned and walked quickly to her room. She felt tears fall as she rushed to her doors and she hurried to reach the confines of her room before her tears gave way. She wanted to seem strong but adding this arranged marriage on top of the job of being queen was too much. She wanted to get away. She sobbed onto her pillow when she finally got to hide out in her room. She sat there moping when a thought crossed her mind.

She had always wanted to run away. but it had always seemed impossible with all the guards. One day she had seen a hole rusting in the metal fencing by the garden and had wanted to sneak through it and run away. Her love for her parents held her back. But now she really needed to get away. She would leave now and stay in touch with her parents by sending letters and never revealing her location. At least they would know she was okay, right? She hoped this was a good idea...............

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Inuyasha's mother's words rang in his ears. Maybe he should get a wife. It would probably be nice to have someone around to do as he bid. He grinned at this. The sun was setting and it was going to be a very nice night....perfect for a walk. He sighed and head out to walk to town.

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Kagome called Sango to her room and asked her for her pocket sized sowing kit. Sango handed it to her reluctantly, eyeing her suspiciously.

"Is there any mending you'd like me to do.....Lady Kagome?"

"No thank you Sango, that's quite alright." she said as she glanced out the window, "hmmm........only about an hour left....."

" What was that lady kagome??"

"Uhhh.....nothing"

"Lady Kagome? What's wrong??

Kagome stared at her silently for a minute until she couldn't hold it in. She cried and hugged sango around the shoulders.

"Oh sango!! It's awful! I'm betrothed and my parents said I'll learn to like him and on top of that I'm going to be queen someday. can you believe it queen. You know what else is shocking? I haven't stepped foot of the palace grounds...and oh sango!!!!!!!! I've got to get out! I'm running away!"

"R-running aw-away?" sputtered sango

Kagome pulled away and looked at sango. She sniffed and nodded. She walked over to her bed and took up the green dress from earlier.(She was now wearing just a robe)

"I have to turn this dress into an easier form of clothing. I don't know how to sew though and I want to leave by sunset. Will you help me?"

Sango smiled and went over to kagome. She took the dress and started to cut and sow the fabric. In a matter of minutes she made a skirt and green tank top. She turned the remaining fabric into a cloak and snapped the heels of kagome's high heels. Kagome changed and had a backpack of belongings she could sell if she needed money. She turned to kagome as the sun's last rays set and whispered a "thank you" sango smiled at her and said to her as she crept out of the room, "I'll miss you....Kagome"

With that kagome snuck through the hole and down into town.

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Authors notes: How do you like the story so far. I know that every author says this but please review!! It's not that I need the comments ( although they are nice!) it's just that the more reviews the more people will become interested in it. I will also take any ideas you might have. Also, if I recieve any flames, I don't care! I will continue to post no matter what at whatever pace I choose! Love ya all!