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"You lie to me!" Kagome whispered angrily to her. At this remark, Kagura took real offense. It took all of her self-control not to come out and slap Kagome.

"You listen hear you insolent bitch! I have gone out of my way, to warn you of what your future brings, and you call me a 'liar'? Well now you have done your self in. I will not help for now on, good luck Kagome, and you do need it." Kagura snapped at her and walked out of the room before Kagome could say anything.

No! This can't be happening. InuYasha! Where are you?

Chapter Three.

"She won't have anything to do with me, Naraku," Kagura said softly as she walked into the room. Naraku turned to her, the top part of his clothing was missing as he only was dressed in his baggy pants.

"And why not? Kagome does not just turn people away with the flick of her wrist."

"She thinks that I'm trying to trick her into becoming friends. She's smarter then we thought," Kagura smirked as Naraku's eyebrows knitted together, as he turned around. His spider mark pulsed. It was then she realized his aura was going down slightly.

Is it his time? After all is just a half demon! Kagura thought wildly. This would leave her under attack by the miko, as surely she would be sensing it too as well. Along with her elder half, Kikyo. She would be coming to call as well...

Naraku walked across the room, pulling open the doors to a large cabinet. He pulled out a single small glass vile, plugged with a cork. Naraku turned back and handed the vile to Kagura. "Take this, and give it to Kagome once she sleeps."

"What is it?" Kagura asked as peered into the vile. It was a silvery red thing that had a sweet smell wafting through the cork. It reminded her of summer, running through a field of roses, and fresh crystal clear water. It made her want to fall in love with someone...A tingling sensation came over her, and she felt suddenly weak and vulnerable to any man that came for her hand.

Suddenly a cloth covered the vile and a hand to the small thing away. Instantly those feelings stopped and Kagura looked around shocked of the things she just thought. Naraku chuckled deeply.

"Perhaps we should keep this rapt up. You seem to take the effects of it quite well, and you didn't even drink it."


It seemed as days passed, Kagome felt her self slowly passing into madness. She hadn't seen a single face sense the last time she saw Kagura, and no sign from her friends came her way.

Did they really just forget about her? After all she did for them, would they just up and leave her!

She heard footsteps coming, and Kagome, on all fours crawled the door. A pillar of light was shown through, and a tray of food was pushed through with a booted foot, and the door snapped shut.

Kagome slammed a fist on the door. "Is someone out there! Help me! Please! HELLO?" Kagome stopped. Yelling was an effort was her parched lips, she turned toward the tray. Besides she had yelled countless times before and no one stopped to help her, what would make that day any more special?

God, she was thirsty. Slowly she crawled forward. She only got one meal per day, and she made sure it lasted. After all, the meals could stop coming any day. She took a sip from the water, and instantly she felt warm.

Kagome found her self giggling heavily, and gulping down the rest of the drink. Extreme feelings of happiness came foreword through her, wrapping her what seemed huge blankets of happiness.

Suddenly a wave of tiredness swarmed over her like no other, and Kagome her self dropped a sleep where she sat, her hunger forgotten.

Her dreams where a black void of nothing, and deep. She didn't even wake when a man sat walked into the room, and sat next to her. The man leaned over and started whispering in her ear wording out each word carefully, and smiling an evil smile all the way.


"Kagura," a small quiet voice whispered throughout the room. Kagura turned around with a gentle swish of her silk kimono, looking at her younger sister Kanna. Kanna didn't speak often, but when she did, it was all ways something of great importance.

"What is it Kanna?" Kagura took a few short steps and kneeled down so she was eye level with her younger sister. The misty light from Kanna's mirror shone on Kagura's face, lighting it up slightly, making her look pale.

"Lord Naraku want's you, he has a woman named Kagome with him." Kanna turned as she finished her sentence and walked off, leading her sister to the grand throne room where Naraku was sitting.

When the entered the room, Kanna turned the right, and stood in the corner, leaving Kagura to fend for her self.

Kagura walked forward, her head held high. Her eyes widened in shock though, at what she saw.

As normal Naraku sat before her in a large pile of tossed about pillows, but at his feet sat Kagome. But this Kagome was different, and evil look was hung in her eyes, as she dressed in a flowing red silk kimono, her face painted beautifully, and her hair twisted back in the latest courtly fashion. Even her sent smelled diffe... Her scent!

Kagome's sent had changed from her human sent but to a full demon's. She wasn't an Inu or Kitsune by any chance, but something else. Something she had never seen before.

"Kagura, say hello to your new mother," Naraku said with a nasty smirk on her face. Awkwardly Kagura bowed before Kagome, and Kagome giggled softly, as Naraku placed a hand on the small of her back.

"When does your wonder day for you joining happen, my lord?" Kagura said, still in awe and the whole position. She took the time to study Kagome. It looked like she was taller and more adult looking. The slight baby fat she once had was now gone, and her curves where sharper now. The all ready beautiful human, was one to test the god's beauty now.

"When ever we can her day set up with Lord Sesshomaru, Tai youkai of the west. Kagome has a strange notion that she can handle him the best," Naraku chuckled darkly. "You mother-in-law does like her challenges."

Kagome stood as she walked up to Kagura. Kagura straightened her back, as she came up to her. Kagome gave her a hug, "How does it feel to have mother younger and prettier then you, Kagura?" Kagome whispered in her ear, nastily. Kagome stepped back.

"I hope we can be good friends, Kagura," Kagome said loudly, for the courtroom to hear. "I can not wait for our family to join, and become larger."

Kagura never had her eyes leave, as she gave Kagome the worst of her glares. "I can not wait for that day to happen either Kag- Mother . . ." Kagome glared back, as the two had a silent match.

"You may leave now, Kagura, and you too, Kanna. I must have your mother to my self for now," Naraku spoke, in a silent threat for Kagura to try any thing, as he too noticed the visible tension between the two. Kagura nodded, as she backed out. Kanna walked beside her.

"Everything shall be fine, Kagura," the younger one spoke, shocking Kagura.

"What do you mean by that Kanna? Everything is working for Naraku! I fear he may actually get away with this ploy!"

"Do not take Kagome's words to heart. You your self knows that is not her true mind speaking and thinking those things. Kagome is a powerful miko, and she knows better. She's fighting, and only a fool can not see that in her soul and eyes. But we have to be careful. Lord Sesshomaru shall fall for her none the less. He will crave her, everything about her."

"Kanna," Kagura whispered. "How do you know these things?" Kanna turned to face her older sister.

"I just do."


Sesshomaru sighed as he watched his young ward giggle as she ran across the royal gardens for all but the 11th hundred time that morning. Rin ran around, doing all kinds of crazy jumps in the air, and she ran back and forth. She called for Sesshomaru to come play with her, but Sesshomaru calmly shook his head, and stayed at his post.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" a scratchy voice said from his feet. He looked calmly down and stared at his manservant. The servant's name was Jaken, rather annoying, but loyal. And that was hard to find in times like these.

"What is it Jaken?"

"A letter has come addressed to you my lord. It was marked urgent!" Jaken waved the folded letter up to him, as Sesshomaru stayed quiet and took the letter.

It was pale paper with red ink scratching his name; with urgent printed under his name. On the letter was a red wax seal, with a baboon head on it. Sesshomaru looked at it wearily, only one person he knew of linked themselves with baboons. Slowly he opened it, as using his senses could tell it was nothing more then paper and ink.

Dear Sesshomaru,

I have something that might interest you. A queen that can fill your every wish...She's beautiful and strong. And I know you are looking for a mate. I've been watching you, dear Sesshomaru, and it rains on your face when you step out of your grand castle and look for a fine female to fill your bed. But as all ways none are as grand to become your mate.

This female I have in my hands can fulfill any mans more hungry names. I my self wish I can all but have a taste for this young beauty, but I think I shall save her for you. If you pay well that is.

If you want this beauty, meet us in the clearing that Rin loves so much, at your palace, at noon, in two days time.

Your best wishes at mind,

Naraku.

Sesshomaru studied the letter carefully. What is this half-breed up to? Sesshomaru asked himself. He knew it was a trap, he was not stupid. The half-breed only cared for him self. He did nothing unless he got the benefits.

But this woman sounded intriguing. He wondered if she was something that Sesshomaru indeed, would take on as a mate. Any woman that Naraku would want must be powerful. Even more powerful then the two wenches that carried on so about his half-breed brother, that Naraku fancied. She would have to be with the way Naraku talked about her.

Though something bothered him badly. How would Naraku know about his personal gardens and which one Rin loved the most?

He sniffed the letter and snarled. It had Jaken's sent on it from two days ago. "You have had this letter for two days, and you did nothing?" Sesshomaru glared down at the sobbing toad at his feet.

"I just found it the pile of letters from other people from the courts, my lord! It was mixed it with the pile from the lesser lords, who wanted you to fund their wars, and such! I beg for my forgiveness for my clumsiness." Jaken bowed continuously, as Sesshomaru paid him no more attention, but looked at the sky. It was all most to noon, only ten minutes away from what Sesshomaru estimated.

"Get Rin out of here, Jaken, take her to lunch." Sesshomaru stared at Rin as she once more did a cart wheel, oblivious to what was going on around her.

"Yes my lord!" Jaken squealed as he ran off to Rin. Rin showed little resistance when she realized Sesshomaru was not in a good mood, and skipped off, leaving the poor toad to rush after her. Hardly keeping up with the girl's quick skipping strides.

It seemed the second Rin was inside the doors, along with Jaken, the skies turned to a misty gray, and black, lightening rushing across the sky like an arrow. Winds soared from what seemed no where, and rushed by him.

Sesshomaru stood his ground, glaring at the skies above him, as his clothing whipped around him. His one hand slowly resting on his sword handle. He waited with a calm face for Naraku, though his eyes where ablaze.

"Good afternoon, my dear Lord Sesshomaru," a calm and dark voice said. With a pop Naraku appeared with four strong servant man holding up a carriage. Inside he could make out a shadow of a very shapely female. Her scent wafted his nose, and instantly he wanted more of this female. He had to see her face. Along with that a glorious power radiated from her, like lighting bolts. It dared him to fight her...to try and defeat her. A soft laugh came from Naraku. "I see you have noticed my princess."

Sesshomaru pushed himself to look at Naraku, inwardly screaming at him self for his momentary weakness against the princess that Sesshomaru was trying to give him.

"I have noticed, but it has yet to be decided if I shall keep this female that you claim princess." Once again Naraku chuckled softly to him self.

"You never change do you, young lord?" Naraku asked grinning.

"And you have? How am I to know this is not one of your games? What do you achieve from this? If it is my lands and my wealth then you are sadly mistaken, and you and your princess have one minute to leave my lands, before I shall kill you both." Naraku stayed his ground, and continued to smile. He took a side step to the carriage, and signaled for the servants to place down the hand carriage.

Slowly the servants eased it down, careful not to toss the princess around like a rag down. Sesshomaru could not help the tiny bubble of impatience raise in his chest to see the young female's face. A small, pail, delicate raised and pushed back the soft curtains, and uncurled from her setting position. Slowly she raised, and pushed back her long and flowing hair from her face.

Sesshomaru had great difficulty from swearing. She was beautiful. Lean yet female muscle's where obvious. Her curves made his mouth water, as his eyes roamed, and his hands itched to touch.

Her face though was what really got him. Her slender beauty was magnified from her face. Pale, with high cheekbones, and large doe like eyes, that made her look innocent. Her nose was slender; etching into her delicately shaped and arched eyebrows, the same lovely black color as her hair. Her lips where pouting naturally, and where very sultry. Which was an odd mix compared to her innocent filled eyes, but still made her beautiful none the less. Her chin was strong, with a finely defined jaw line, sketching into a slender neck.

"What is her price?" Sesshomaru finally asked as his eyes continued to soak her up. Beyond the heavenly body of this princess, there was something about this female... Something familiar.

"What is the price you would pay for her?" Naraku asked his eyes changing as he seemed to lean into the conversation. Instantly his brown eyes where filled with greed and want. Sesshomaru walked up to her, and placed a gentle cupped hand under her chin, and tilted it up so she would look into his eyes. He leaned forward to whisper into her ear,

"I will not have you mate me, unless that is your desire as well. I will not have my mate hating me, behind my back. Tell me, is this what you want, and the truth. If I find out later that you lied to me, I will kill you. Pup or not."

"Yes my lord. This what I want." She placed a hand on his chest. "I have wanted you for many days now. Ever sense I have heard of your grand adventurous war against the east. You amaze me, Lord Sesshomaru." she stopped and grinned, her hot breathe tickling his ear. "Allow me to amaze you, as well, Lord Sesshomaru...In and out of public eye." Sesshomaru leaned back quickly, staring into her eyes carefully. Her voice was very honeyed and sweet. It was like biting into a cake, the best money would buy. It was not good to stand so close to her, with that on her mind.

"Well my lord, what is your price?" Naraku asked, stepping toward Sesshomaru, watching him think carefully.

"One thousand gold pieces, 5 of my grand stallions, and ten of my grand servants...And I shall through in a hundred acres, if she is able to please me in all ways in month. I am not content with her within a month, you will not get your land, and I shall return her, dead or alive, it depends on what she does to displease me. You shall also be in debt till you repay all that I have given you." Sesshomaru turned his eyes away from the beauty in front of him, to Naraku. "Does this please you."

Naraku grinned from ear to ear. "No it pleases me greatly. He bowed. I shall be sending her things tomorrow." Another grand wind came from no where, with loud thunder crashing with lightening, and he was gone, along with the servants. Only the female, now his future mate, stood before him.

"Come, follow me." He asked, tearing his eyes off her once more turned on his heals, and walked toward the castle.

He felt her follow him gracefully, and knew her eyes where upon him. "You shall meet my young ward, Rin. She shall be a daughter to you, and you will raise her, like it is your own pup, did you understand?"

"Yes my lord. I shall love her more then any thing." Her honeyed voice answered carefully, her eyes still not leaving his back.

At the doors he stopped, and opened the door for her, and let her pass him. He placed a hand on the small of her back, and gently pushed her toward a grand staircase infront of them. Sesshomaru gave her very little to no time at all to glance at her surroundings, and he pushed her up the steps.

Once again he opened a random door that let to a stone hallway, with a red carpet leading down the hallway. Torches where lit in this hallway, every now again, lighting it to a comfortable dimness.

"I prefer to stay in dim places, overly bright things give me headaches. Remember that, wench," Sesshomaru said harshness in his voice. Again he opened a door and walked inside first.

"Rin, come here," Sesshomaru said quietly, as a little girl no more then 8 looked up from her dolls. "This is a woman, that is going to live with us for a month. She will look after you, but during the nights she...will be looking after me."

"Do you not expect me to last more then a month, My lord?" Sesshomaru closed his eyes as he looked at the woman that he had paid for.

"No I do not." Rin walked up to her, and grasped her hand in hers.

"What is your name, pretty lady." The female smiled as she kneeled down to Rin's level. She brushed back her hair off Rin's forehead.

"My name is Kagome, Rin. I am so happy to meet you." Sesshomaru looked at Kagome in shock, as his head felt like the world was spinning.

"What did you say your name was!"

"Kagome, my lord. My name is Kagome," she smiled gently. "We have met a many of times before, my lord. Tis a surprise you didn't recognize me before."

"You are InuYasha's bitch!" Kagome gently smiled.

"I am no such thing. I am Naraku's princess. I was born from that old Kagome. The old Kagome does not exist. Think of me, My dear Sesshomaru, as the new and improved version of her."


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