Well it sure did take me long enough to get around to writing chapter 2. I've just not been in much of a mood to write. I'll try as hard as I can not to take long in updating. It'll be maybe 2 chappies a week. Maybe. Sometimes It'll only be one chapter a week. Anyways, enough with my talking.

Enjoy!

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When her mind finally came round she found herself in utter darkness. She lay sprawled out on what felt like cold stone floor. She reached out her arms and struggled to feel for some sort of comfort in this horrid place. All that met her touch was cold stone and dirt. She lay there for some time, not having all of her mind pieced together. When finally it all did come she began to weep. She wept softly and so quietly that even she could barely hear herself. She wiped at her face trying to push away the tears. She could feel the dirt smear across her face as she wiped. With a groan she pushed herself up onto her knees. She stared around her though only darkness met her eyes. She tried to focus her eyes on seeing past the dark. She finally caught sight of a rectangular outline. A door.

"Someone….help…" She croaked out.

Her throat was incredibly dry. It was as rough as a stone on a dirt road. She rubbed her fingers across it trying to soothe it in any way she could.

"No one will help you." A smooth dark voice hissed.

She knew that voice. She couldn't quite place it at the moment though. Her head was throbbing and ached more and more with each thought she tried to push through.

Suddenly her eyes began to burn. She couldn't tell why at first but soon realized that a light had been brought to the room. A torch hung on the wall flickering. Next to it stood a tall dark figure. His eyes were locked on her and his mouth bent in a cruel smile.

"Hello Kagome dear." He said.

"Bastard…." She coughed out.

Naraku just grinned. He cared not for her insult. She was nothing but a human after all.

"Here, drink this." he said and handed her a cup.

She took it and sniffed at it softly. The strong scent of Sake reached her nose. Without hesitating she took a large gulp of the liquid. It soothed her throat and gave it life. With a snarl she pulled her hand back ready to throw the cup at him in anger. He was to quick. He pushed himself forward and grabbed her wrist. She squeaked softly when she felt her wrist being twisted back. She dropped the wooden cup and stared up into those devil eyes. He was merely inches away from her own face. His breath mingled in with hers. It smelt of Sake and something resembling cinnamon.

"I don't think that wise child." He hissed in that same silky tone.

He let go of her wrist and took the cup from the ground. He took a step back and stared at her. His eyes ran up and down her body. She looked so much like Kikyo. There was only one difference though. Her eyes. Her eyes held something Kikyo's did not. What it was, he couldn't tell. All he knew is there was a difference.

'She's beautiful…'

Mentally he kicked himself for thinking such a thing. Had it even been him who had though it? Or perhaps was it Onigumo the one who lived within him, always craving for the touch of Kikyo.

"You won't get away with this." She barked.

Naraku merely laughed mockingly. "I think I will."

"Inu Yasha won't fall for this stupid trick."

He will do anything to save you. I will obtain the jewel shards and his precious sword. He is madly in love with you. So of course he'll do anything to save you."

Kagome fell silent. Inu Yasha in love with her? Impossible.

"He only loves Kikyo…" She muttered. It was true after all. He did love Kikyo. Only Kikyo and not her.

"Believe what you will girl. But I know the truth." He said and handed her another cup of Sake.

She drank it down greedily and happily. It soothed her throat and warmed her body.

Naraku poured one more cup for her before taking a swig of the stuff himself from the large tan bottle in his hand. He took the cup from her and pointed over to a futon in the back corner. Only comforts it held was the blanket and soft pillow.

"That is where you shall rest until I have need of you. Play your cards right and perhaps I'll even give you dinner." He laughed.

He walked over to the door and reached for it. As he opened the door he turned back to her and smiled. "I will have one of my 'servants' come tend to you after bit. Enjoy yourself Kagome."

With that he glided out the door and slammed it behind him. The torch on the wall flickered but remained lit. Kagome ran to the door and pounded on it. Why she had, she didn't know. Perhaps she had thought because of it he would come and let her free. Either way it did nothing. Tears pushed through her eyes and fell down her cheek. Slowly she crawled over to the bed and curled up among the blankets and pillows. It was as comforting as anything else in this room.

Slowly she drifted into a restless sleep thinking of the warm blankets as Inu Yasha's arms wrapped warmly around her.

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The group of four, five counting Kirara, headed east with such a ferocious speed that tears were beginning to well up in Inu Yasha's eyes. He kept facing forward refusing to show the others his sudden weakness. It may be a small one, but at a time like this no weakness from him was acceptable. After all it had been his fault that Kagome had been taken away.

Sango, Miroku, and little Shippou all rode behind him on the large cat demon's back. Sango's hair flew wildly about snapping in Miroku's face often. The Monk had always enjoyed the feel of her hair. But at this moment, it was unpleasant.

"Do you think he feels guilty about her being taken?" The Monk asked.

"More than anything, he does. Just by watching the way he speaks of the matter I can tell he feels solely responsible." She answered back to him.

Inu Yasha's ears twitched in annoyance. He hated how they talked about him like he couldn't hear. He was a demon after all with extra sensitive ears. He could hear a the fall of grass on water. Sango, however, was right. It was his fault. They all had said it was just Naraku's devious planning. No, it was his. Had he not gotten Kagome upset, she wouldn't have run off.

Inu Yasha lifted his nose to the air and picked up a small scent of spice and jasmine. He quickly kicked off the ground and began heading north-east. It was the mixed scent of Naraku and Kagome. He tried to concentrate more on her scent keeping what part of her he had right now. He longed to feel her on his back. He felt so bad about losing her that he'd even prefer a "sit" right now.

The ones behind him quickly followed after his change of direction. They trusted his keen nose.

"Do you think Kagome is ok?" Shippou asked as he clung to a fluffy part of fur.

"She is no doubt uncomfortable. But I don't think Naraku would harm her. He might very well have her locked up though. Still, he isn't stupid enough to hurt her without risking Inu Yasha's anger." The Monk said sternly.

"Naraku won't harm a hair on her head! And if I find out he has, I swear I'll die killing him!" The hanyou bellowed against the wind.

Just a little after the sun had begun to set the others had convinced Inu Yasha to settle down for camp. It was no used going after Naraku if all of them would be dead tired once there. It was best to attack at full alert. So Inu Yasha had agreed.

They had set up only a campfire and had gathered a few patches of leaves and soft moss for beds. In their rush after Naraku they had forgotten items for sleeping with.

Shippou and Kirara were out looking for firewood giving the three adults a time to talk.

"Inu Yasha what do you plan on doing once at Naraku's?" Miroku asked.

"What exactly did he take Kagome for?" Sango inquired.

Inu Yasha sat in silence for a few moments. How was he to answer? He would only be trampled with more questions and angry voices.

"Inu Yasha!"

"He wants the jewel shards!" He bellowed and then in a softer voice, "And..Tetsiega."

"Are you going to give them to him?" Miroku asked.

"Of course not!"

"What if he threatens Kagome's life?" Came Sango's question.

"I'll tear him apart!"

"Not before I tear you apart!" A low womanly voice hissed.

Before now he hadn't smelt it, that spiced smell that was his. Yet, it was his. It was a softer spice, almost sweet. Immediately the hanyou leapt to his feet and spun around. From behind a large shaded tree stepped forth a figure. She stood back trying to conceal herself just slightly within the shadows of the trees. It was no doubt though. It was her. It was him…yet her.

"Kagura." Inu Yasha growled.

"So you haven't forgotten me?" She asked in a mocking tone.

"How could I forget such a fowl smelling bitch?" He asked mocking her.

Kagura's features stiffened. She tried not to show the pain of his insult but to no avail. It wasn't true though, he knew that, she smelled rather nice, however the fact that her scent was linked to Naraku's made it a fowl stench.

"I've come to get rid of you, Inu Yasha."

"Oh really? Has Naraku become afraid of me?"

Sango and Miroku were on their feet now wielding their weapons. Shippou and Kirara had stirred awake and were already bursting with energy.

"No, not at all. I've come to kill you so that I may take Tetsiega to him and exchange it for my freedom. Killing two birds with one stone." She spat.

Inu Yasha growled deep within his throat. He lunged forward. He had to get rid of this obstacle. Nothing would keep him from Kagome.

Nothing.

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Yay I FINALLY finished chapter two! I am so so so so sorry it took so long to finish it and get it posted. I have just been trampled with all sorts of things to keep me busy. This story is gonna be good, though not very long. Thanks for all the support guys. R&R!