AN: um…yeah…sorry again for the long update. Been having a huge amount of writer's block. I'd say this is my first decent chapter in awhile…lolz, which tells you a lot. Anyhow, this is flashback chapter. Italics = flashback. Got it, got it? Good! Ok, on with chapter.
oh ya! 1 other thing..big thanks 2 AO 4 being my 100th reviewer! luv yaz! :D

I hate you but I love you

I cant stop thinkin of you

I hate you but I love you

I cant stop thinkin of you

I don't know what to do

I'm stuck on you

Disclaimer: again...own nada...cept the plot...
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Chapter 10

Naraku's Control Over Kagura Part 2The morning sun shone through the long windows. It could be called the perfect scenery if you wish. The single bird chirping made Rin stir in her sleep.

What's going on? It didn't feel like the bed she woke up in yesterday. This was much more comfortable, and had a different scent to it. Hold on…her eyes shot open, quite quickly at that. But she was alone, no one opposite her. She remembered being attacked by Kagura, meeting the toad named Jaken, and Sesshomaru carrying her back to his room. That was it. Oh well, she must have fallen asleep right after.

She took a shower and dressed quickly. It was already ten in the morning. She put on the necklace, (that she would wear forever and ever) and carefully walked down the stairs, limping on her crutches. Only Lady Izayoi was left there, drinking her tea.

"Morning, dear," she smiled as Rin entered the room. "Everyone's out back. You should join them after breakfast."

"Thanks, I will," Rin smiled back, taking her plate of food from under a metal bowl-looking thing. Rich people and their fancy settings…

She later joined them outside. Well, it was actually most of them, because a certain demon was missing. Little did they know that he was watching, sitting in a nearby tree. His eyes were closed, as he was in deep thought…thoughts about last night. Kagura…

She was beaten, quite hard too. Her own father had done this. But what kind of surprise was that? He was always doing things like that. But she would have succeeded this time, she really would have. And then he had to be there…there to make life complicated.

Kagura ran her finger across her bruised cheek before sighing. How much more could she stand of this? She gazed longingly out the window…thoughts about last night. Sesshomaru…

The school bell rang and students poured out of the building. Among them, Inuyasha and Miroku. They were going to go play Miroku's latest video game. Final Fantasy, the best game of the year. They had asked Sesshomaru if he would join them, but apparently he had "other matters to attend to". Thirteen year old Inuyasha shrugged and quickly turned to wait at the bus stop.

'I wonder if she'll be here,' he thought, 'watch it be a prank. If it is…that wretch will get it…' He pushed the silver hair from his face, and chuckled slightly at the thought of spray painting her hair hot pink…

"And what are you so cheery about?" asked the very person he'd been waiting for. The most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on. Her night-sky hair tied back in a bun, two feathers stuck out from the side. Her eyes matched her lips, both a blood red.

"Definitely nothing that involves you in it," he said sarcastically, as if it was an obvious statement. She punched him in the arm, with a fair amount of strength. "So what was it you wanted to ask me about?" he asked, leaning against the tree in the schoolyard.

She pressed her lips together, rethinking this whole thing. She quickly glanced at the Sadie Hawkins Dance poster that was behind Sesshomaru. "Uh…um…I…well…uh…" she stuttered, which was very unlike her.

"Tell you what," he interrupted, "I'll walk you home, and you decide if you're going to tell me." She was about to protest when he wrapped his arm around her shoulder. She felt like the luckiest girl alive…

He vowed, after that day, he'd never fall for another woman. Sure it was a small junior high fling, but that wasn't the only reason, oh no. One other thing as well…something that would change his life forever.

But something now, made him change slightly. In what direction was still not predicted yet. It might had started with Meiko. Stupid kid…it was a male gene in his family to feel enormous sympathy for crying women. That and children. Just like Inuyasha with Shippo. Yeah Shippo…the tiny kit who wasn't so tiny anymore. He was all grown up…or almost.

Getting back on track, he glanced down at where the rest of his family was. They all were smiling and having a good time. If only life was like that for him…but he knew it'd never be. Stupid night…why couldn't he just skip that day, like in a movie or something…?

"I really don't think you should have walked me home," said a nervous Kagura. She was glancing up and down the street for signs of her father. "My father doesn't particularly like me bringing home guys."

"Then I'll stay on his good side. I will leave, if you'd like."

She forced a nod. She really wanted him to stay.

He shrugged and placed a soft kiss on her cheek before walking away without a second glance, as if nothing happened.

She walked inside and touched her cheek. Is this what being on Cloud 9 felt like? Only one thing could spoil the moment, and it did. In the shadows, lurked her father, Naraku.

Kagura stepped into the dark house and put her books on the floor. She could sense her father was around…but where. The answer? Right behind her.

"Seeing someone without my knowledge, eh, Kagura?" he asked, knowing the answer. All she could do was swallow, hard. "I suggest you tell me. The consequences will be severe."

"No…I swear. He's just a friend. Please…" she whimpered as the back of his hand hit her face.

"I don't want you seeing that man ever again. Do I make myself clear?" he hissed in his most threatening voice.

"But…Father. I…need to see him again. I'm in l—" she didn't have time to finish her phrase. His claws stuck her face. This caused her to emit a pain-filled shriek.

"I forbid you to ever see him. Next time, you must say that you never can see him again because you hate him."

"I can't do that." Another hit across the face.

"You will. Besides, you will be transferring schools shortly," he said in a dark tone.

"But…!"

"YOU HATE HIM!" he roared.

This sent tears to roll down her cheeks, "I…hate…h-him," she recited bowing her head.

He gave a triumphant smirk, "That's better."

How everything turned out that night was just a plain coincidence. I guess it's one of those turns that end up for the worst. But all actions have results. And he was beginning to notice them. Things were changing… changing drastically.

Sesshomaru couldn't have been more than a block down the street from Kagura's house. A howling scream made him turn around. No doubt it was her. Whatever the cause, he was going to tear the person into pieces.

Running back, he caught the last few words through the door. "YOU HATE HIM!" followed by, "I…hate…h-him." Not bothering to wait a second longer, he burst through the door.

Inside was Kagura, crying in a corner. Standing above her was a man he'd never seen before. But it was easy to guess who he could be. "Kagura…" he said touching her shoulder.

Kagura stopped her tears for a minute. But Naraku wasn't about to forget what he told his daughter. He cleared his throat as a reminder. Fighting her will, she brushed his hand off her shoulder.

"What's wrong? Did this guy hurt you?" he asked, pulling her into a hug.

"No…" she whispered, pushing him back. "Don't…"

"Why not?"

"Because…" she glanced at Naraku who was grinning like a leprechaun. "Because…we can't see each other anymore. I…I…can't stand to be around…y-you." More tears fell from her eyes onto the dusty floor.

Those words were like a knife in the back. "I'm sorry…sorry for even bothering to care," he said, putting on a cross face and abruptly leaving the room.

She had tried to say something, but he didn't want to hear it. She had simply strung him along the entire time; played him for a fool. And that wasn't going to happen anytime ever again. His thoughts raced as he quickly walked home.

About a few walking minutes away, his hearing picked up a faint sound coming from the direction of his house. Something wasn't quite right.

Using his demon speed, he quickly raced back. Inuyasha and Miroku stood there; just staring blankly towards the house the approach of Sesshomaru was unnoticeable.

"What happened here?" he demanded, finally catching his brother and friend's attention. They looked between one another, deciding who would break the news. There was no need for that, as his father walked out the front doors.

"Son. We need to talk," he said gravely, placing his arm around Sesshomaru's shoulder.

"What is this? What happened?…" his voice was caught in his throat at the sight of his mother being carried off in a stretcher by three paramedics. "M-mother?" he said reaching for one of her hands. They were ice-cold. He knew what that meant; the great moon demoness was dead. (Demoness…that isn't a word but I like it.)

That night changed him forever. For a week he didn't leave the house, he talked to no one. After that, he showed no emotion. Never…never again could he allow someone to wriggle their way into his heart.

But something about that was now changing. It was all her cause. He snapped out of his flashback to stare in her direction. So innocent she was. Simply laughing and having fun with the rest of his family. And to think. If Kagura hadn't rejected him and his mother never died (you'll find out the cause of death later) he'd probably be there with them.

A round disk came fling his way; snapping him out of his thoughts and making him fall out of the tree. He landed gracefully on the ground, like it was nothing. "Will you please watch where you're aiming," he said handing the Frisbee back to Rin.

"I did. I was aiming for you. You've been up there ever since I got here. Nice way to greet your guests," she huffed, tossing her hair into his face. She flung the disk back at Kagome, who caught it without a problem. "Now if your done…come and stop being anti-social," she said dragging him by the arm.

"I prefer not," he stated walking back into the house.

"Was it something I said?" asked Rin to the others. They all shrugged and continued their game.

Where Sesshomaru had gone, was to collect his thoughts. Something was different, something against his morals. He was…falling for someone?
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Well, it probably could have ended better. And I guess it was a bit rushed but OH WELL!!!! I'll just cut this note short and leave u pplz 2 review…please? Luv u guys and I'll probably update sooner… I dunno. Depends how school goes!