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Chapter 3

Kagome tied her horse to an oak tree and patted his head. Turning around, her eyes scanned the area for any sign of the stranger. It had been a long ride over here and she had had plenty of time to cool off. Before, she just wanted to give him a peace of his mind for even thinking of touching Shippou. But after the long ride she decided that she was going to reserve judgement until she met him face to face.

Her eyes lit up when they came across the old stables. She took one step towards it then thought twice. She went back to her horse and retrieved her gun from the holster hanging over the saddle. There could still be snakes and she wasn't looking forward to being bitten by a rattler any time soon. Tucking the gun at her side, she continued on down towards her destination. It wouldn't take up too much time to take a stroll down memory lane while she was searching, now, would it?

When she finally got to the old, wooden doors, she stopped to examine the chain around the handles. Deciding she didn't want to break down anything she didn't have to, she walked to the window not far beside the doors. She used the cuff of her sleeve to wipe off the mildew and peep inside. She gasped at what she saw.

It wasn't a stable it was a...a...HOUSE!

The stables were gone and in their place stood furniture and tables. There was a stove, a radio, and, Lord Almighty, a hardwood floor! She hadn't been to this place in years and had expected it to be different. But not this different! I mean, My God, there was a fireplace for crying out loud!

Kagome stood there for a few moments, a little shocked. Then she decided to try the doors on the other side. When she ran stealthily around to the other side, she took note that the doors were not chained. In fact, one was cracked open. She looked around for any sign of life before slowly opening the door.

CRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEK.

Her heart sped up at the eerie sound of the hinges and she held her breath. She took a cautious step inside with one hand rested at the gun at her side. She looked around and once she realized there was no one else around but her she took her hand from her gun and exhaled.

CRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK.

"AAAH!" She spun around with her gun already out and pointed to the culprit.

The door. Her hands trembled. 'Just the door.'

She sighed once more and started to put her gun back when...

Click.

"Put it down," the deep, deadly voice filled the room. "Now."

Kagome stood frozen in place, her eyes wide, and her hands tense.

"I said now, asshole."

Her eyes narrowed and slowly, she started to crouch down as if to lay the gun down in front of her. But instead, she looked around the small house, contemplating her next move. Her eyes stopped on the sofa and decided that it would just have to do.

'This would be so much easier if I knew what kind of gun he had.'

The muscles in her legs tensed and she dove behind the sofa just as a shot rang out. She landed on her shoulder with a painful thud and her gun was knocked out of her hand on impact. But her mind wasn't on her shoulder.

'What the hell?!'

She grabbed her leg and grit her teeth. The pain was excruciating! Looking down, she saw that blood had soaked through her jeans just below her hip. The bullet had nicked her in mid dive!

Then she remembered that she was not alone and looked up to where her gun rested a few feet away. Still gripping her wound she scooted closer and reached for it. But just as she did, it was kicked across the room where it skidded to a halt below one of the side tables.

She released an outraged cry and tried to crawl away from her attacker. But before she could go more than three feet he grabbed a hold of her injured leg and yanked her back. She fell onto her stomach and hissed as the pain shot from her hip down to her toes.

"Roll over, boy," the stranger sneered.

When Kagome didn't do as he said he grabbed her shoulder and rolled her over roughly. When her back hit the floor, the hat she had managed to keep on the whole time fell off the side, allowing her long dark hair to tumble down and frame her face.

The man took one step away and gawked at the young beauty lying below him.

Kagome glared back at him, trying to mask the fact that she was in serious pain.

"Lord have mercy..." he drawled, still staring into her deep brown orbs. "You sure ain't no boy."

Author's note: Hey all. That was Chapter three. I hope you like. Can't wait to start on Chapter four!!!!! Even I don't know what's going to happen next!