Chapter II

Futile Escape

Disclaimers: I don't own Inuyasha, Rumiko Takahashi does.. sob..

"" speaking

'' thoughts

() author's ramblings, comments, wisecracks..

change in scenery

"It all began here and it is here.. where it all ends."

The blade of the dagger reflected the moonlight as two pale hands held it. In one swift action, it was thrust deeply into the chest of the shadowed figure. The person fell into the ground, facing the jaws of death.

'Blood.............Blood mixed with jasmine......'

The forest canopy was disturbed as the wind blew to the direction of the bone eater's well. The demon lord was rushing towards the direction of the well. Why? He doesn't know exactly. He thinks his curiosity lead him anyway. That was enough for him. His footsteps were light and almost inaudible contrary to the speed he was traveling. To a mere ningen, he would look like a flash of light.

He came to a stop in front of the tree, mildly stunned at the sight before him. His brother's miko, was lying under the tree. Unmoving. Lifeless. He walked closer to examine her. Seeing the dagger jabbed onto her chest, he removed it effortlessly. He unsheathed Tensaiga and took a step backward. He knew he was about to do something that was contradicting his principles that he has established over the past centuries of his existence in this world.

And he couldn't care less.

He swung his blade but still she did not move..

'Stubborn 'til death'

He tried again but to no avail. Frustration overtook him and he released a loud growl that echoed through the forest. He swung the sword again. Something flashed in his eyes as the girl before him began to move.

'Finally..'

He took the discarded dagger on the ground, careful not to leave a trace of the incident. He lifted the limp body of the miko with his two strong arms. He looked one last time at the tree and took off towards the darkness, to the direction of the western lands.

Two days have passed since the incident with the miko. She was still sleeping, almost lifeless.

"Why did Sesshomaru-sama order me to watch this filthy human"(three guesses gain who this guy is)

Flashback:

Sesshomaru was walking in the southern hall of the south wing when he encounters Jaken who was scurrying and shouting at the servants.

"This low-life servant of yours is rejoiced upon your arrival, Sesshomaru-sama. That mischievous child has been running around the castle grounds since you left. Thank goodness she fell asleep and..and.. who is that?? The human wench of the filthy hanyou?!"

Sesshomaru raised his brows at him in reply.

"You are to watch her Jaken. You will not leave her side until she comes to consciousness and you are to inform me immediately. Do you understand?"

The toad youkai falls on the floor and bows repeatedly.

"Hai, Sesshomaru, your wish is my command. Why I'll cross the seven seas for.. Sesshomaru-sama?? Sesshomaru-sama!! Matte kudasai!!"

Jaken is pacing across the large room. White curtains with gold trimmings were hung over huge bow windows. The walls of the room were elaborately decorated with paintings of war scenes of a huge inu-youkai battling a whole army of youkai dressed in Chinese costumes. In the center of the spacious room was a four-poster canopy bed where a woman was tucked in.

Jaken noticed that there was movement on the bed and he quickly approached it. Kagome's eyes opened and fluttered, having difficulty adjusting to the light in the room.

"I've been watching you for two days wench! Be grateful that my powerful master has brought you back to life....."

He continued his ramblings about his master's greatness and power. Kagome on the other hand didn't even hear a single word..

'I'm alive..

She raised her hands to her face. She looked at Jaken who was screaming something that she couldn't quite comprehend and then back to her hands again.

'Even at death my efforts are thwarted... What do the heavens wish to become of me? Suffer for all eternity?'

She hid her face in her hands as the tears started to flow. Sobs escaped from her lips while Jaken, who didn't know what to do, waved his hands in the air. Both were oblivious to the towering figure that stood over the door...

Notes:

The chapter was entitled Futile Escape because the efforts of Kagome to run away from suffering and pain in life were vain, thanks to Sesshomaru-sama..

The paintings on the wall were based on the war between Inu-taisho and Hyouga, the demon from China, which was from the first movie of Inuyasha. (actually in the movie the antagonist was Menomaru, Hyouga's son, but I think you guys know that.)(wink wink)

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