Disclaimer: sigh I do NOT own Inuyasha. grabs life-sized Sesshoumaru But I do own this! See, I bought it my self! holds out receipt

Chapter 12: A Hanyou's Deception

Kagome woke up and found herself lying on the tatami mat. "How did I... I don't remember coming over here." She slowly stood up and walked over to the window. Sunlight; "Its day." She whispered to herself.

"Yes, it is. It's been day for quite a while. You missed the sunrise by about eleven hours." An all too familiar voice answered from behind her. The voice made her chest contract as she slowly turned to face him.

Her face brightened immediately, and she raced into his outstretched arms. The hanyou wrapped his muscular arms protectively around her as she sobbed into his red haori. "Oh, Inuyasha! I was so scared! I was afraid he had killed you!"

"No, nobody could've stopped me from getting to you; not even Naraku. No one's ever going to hurt you again." Inuyasha stated as he tightened his embrace around Kagome.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome pulled away from him to look into his eyes. "I'm glad you're okay." She once again wrapped her skinny arms around his waist and nuzzled into his chest. Inuyasha stroked Kagome's head then slid his fingers through her hair.

Kagome started shivering slightly when Inuyasha brought his lips to hers in a passionate kiss. But suddenly, a shock went through her entire body as she realized something, and she pulled away immediately.

"What's wrong, Kagome?" Inuyasha asked, confusion and worry on his face. He stepped towards her, but she backed farther away. "Kagome, what's the matter?" he repeated, striding towards her.

Kagome was against the wall, and Inuyasha stopped in front of her. "Get away from me!" Kagome struggled to get loose of his hands now placed tightly on her shoulders.

"Kagome, tell me what's wrong!" Inuyasha demanded. In reply, he got a hard slap on the cheek.

"Stop pretending! I know you aren't Inuyasha." And she was right. Inuyasha's figure flickered and suddenly disappeared, Naraku in its place.

He glared at Kagome, and then laughed his annoying chuckle. "My my, priestess. You're very perceptive, aren't you? How did you know?"

Kagome's fear had dissipated, and she was furious. The girl refused to speak and turned her head away from him. He scowled and grabbed her roughly. "When I ask you something, I expect an answer!" he yelled.

She looked at him briefly and spit at his face. "How's that for an answer?" she said boldly. Naraku's eyes blazed as he let go of her. Then, Kagome felt a hot sting on her own cheek, and her body jerked. She found herself sprawled on the floor a few feet away.

Naraku knelt down and whispered in the startled girl's ear. "It would be in your best interest to obey me, Kagome." There was a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Now, how did you know that I wasn't Inuyasha?" No response; Naraku frowned at the girl and lifted her face to an even level with his.

Her eyes held fear, now, and she tried to pull away from him. But, she still wouldn't answer.

"Priestess, my patience is wearing thin." He exclaimed as he pulled her roughly off the ground by her long, ebony hair.

Kagome stood on her feet in front of her captor, starring blankly at him, eyes vacant. His face contorted in anger, and he reached a hand toward her. She flinched and blurted out" The kiss! It was... wasn't like his." Kagome stammered, looking at the floor. Tears streamed down her cheeks.

Naraku laughed evilly. "I bet you enjoyed it, too, priestess." Kagome looked sharply up at him. "And do not lie, Kagome."

The girl starred at him, disgust in her eyes. "Never!" she hissed. The smile disappeared from Naraku's face, a dangerous frown taking it's place.

I'm really sry for not updating for so long. I have been really busy with school. God, I hate it!! curses school The only thing that keeps me going is my friends, fans, and HALLOWEEN!!! I can't wait 'til Halloween or as some call it All Hallows Eve. LOL I'm gonna be a kitty! meow paws at a yarn ball Oh, and Thanksgiving vacation; Dalton's coming from Mass. to see Kathy and me! YAY!! hugs Kathy and Dalton Gotta go, hope you enjoyed!