A/N: Thank you to the few people who actually reviewed my story, I really appreciate it. Going into Chapter three now so I hope you enjoy it, as I am starting to try and make my chapters a bit longer, but it's hard until I can get all the characters together. Oh, and happy holidays everyone! Consider this update an early Christmas present, and maybe you could return the favor with a review…or maybe something even better…JK, but this IS the season of giving. So give me a review in return for my chapter or I don't think I'll write anymore. What do you think of that, can you live with that on your conscience? Huh? I'll go back to writing now. Sulks away into his dark, damp corner.
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Chapter 3
Inuyasha slowly awoke from his slumber to notice that it was already late night. He had been out all day, yet his strength had still not fully returned. He quietly got up and began to stretch out a few sore limbs before he climbed out the window. He had to get back to the feudal age and find some help, Inuyasha might be stubborn, but he knew when to give in. As he jumped into the well he thought about where he might find them, it had been five years since they had last seen each other. Miroku of course would be easy; Inuyasha had heard some rumors that he'd been trying to get on the "good side" of some princess lately.
Sango was last spotted about twenty miles north of his position, the last few years she had been traveling all over slaying the few demons that were still left, he guessed that it was the only thing left that gave her even the smallest bit of joy and satisfaction. He could only hope that the rumors were true, so he took off toward the small village that Sango was supposedly staying at.
With demonic speed and no one holding him back, he had made it there in almost no time at all. Quickly he asked around trying to figure out where she was. Sources pointed to the mountains where Sango had left for demon hunting earlier in the day.
Swiftly and silently Inuyasha charged up the mountain side determined to find her. At last he spotted Sango near the entrance of a giant cave, and she had been cornered by a hideous demon. Seems her skills are a little rusty…He shook his head in disappointment before jumping into the air while drawing his sword and slicing the demon in twine with a swift flick of his weapon. He returned it to its sheath before approaching Sango. "It's been a long time hasn't it Sango?" He started in an attempt to create small talk.
"And exactly what do you want?" She replied quickly trying to sound agitated, though she was glad to see an old face. Sango never talked with many people unless she had to, so for her this was a welcome change of pace.
Inuyasha couldn't stand wasting anymore time, he had to get moving again. "Listen Sango, Kagome got herself into some trouble and I would like your help in rescuing her."
She knew better than this, Inuyasha would never ask for help unless he was in desperate need of it. "So what you're saying is that you NEED my help in rescuing her?"
He couldn't stand wasting anymore time like this, who knows what that psycho was doing to his Kagome. "Feh, can we just get going?"
Sango was getting flustered, typical Inuyasha, always having to be such a jerk! But she had to look past that right now, Kagome's life was in danger, and they used to be like sisters. She remembered promising her years ago that she would always look after her, and it was time to fulfill that promise. "Alright Inuyasha, lead the way."
He wanted to reach Miroku's village quickly before he was burned at the stake for being to "touchy," so he simply tossed Sango on his back despite her clear objections and raced down the mountain side towards his next destination.
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Kagome was growing weaker by the minute, she hadn't eaten since Techbu had kidnapped her, which by her estimate must have been about two days ago. The fact that she was still chained to a wall dangling in the air didn't help either; her wrists were beginning to grow sore as the seconds ticked by. Kagome was beginning to pass away into darkness again when a man entered the room, her vision had blurred yet she made out a figure that looked like Techbu.
"I'm sorry if I've caused you any discomfort, usually I don't treat my guests like this. I may be a demon but I still have retained some manners." With that said he took a key out of a pocket concealed in his black robe and unlocked her shackles. He quickly caught her before she hit the cement and thusly placed her upright. "Come dear, you must be hungry."
Kagome hesitated slightly but realized that she had no choice. Techbu led them down many corridors and fleets of stairs. The walls were elaborately covered in beautiful paintings of unknown people; and a thick blood red carpet lined the floors giving it all a disturbing look and feel. Candles hung from chandeliers above their heads swaying back and forth even though there was no breeze at all. And there were also no windows in the entire place. It looked so expensive to her, all this beauty and art, yet she was still in the feudal age.
After what seemed like hours they finally reached the dining hall. Kagome stared in amazement at the pure splendors placed upon the huge table. Every food she had ever loved was placed on it. There were twelve chairs set up, with five on each side and two opposite each other at the heads of the table. There was only one plate that was set up on the right side of it. She of course remembered that demons don't eat human food, so while she literally stuffed her face he was content on just watching her, making Kagome very uncomfortable, though she tried to not let him notice it too much. Techbu simply asked some questions every few minutes wanting to learn more about her past, he was particularly interested in Inuyasha, when she was filled to her hearts content, Techbu rose signaling for her to follow him. "If you will just come with me I'll show you where you'll be staying for now."
Again they walked through a few corridors until they reached a room and entered it. "This will be your room for now; I hope it suits your needs." Kagome was speechless; it was exactly like her old room at home except, well…Classier and more expensive looking. "I'll leave you alone for now so you may get comfortable, oh, and I took the liberty of sending one of my couriers to pick up your clothes. I hope you don't mind."
Kagome just shook her head as to signal no, and with that Techbu left the room after telling her he would be back tonight to escort her to dinner. She explored it further, then collapsed on the well-crafted bed and thusly fell asleep, it was the first time she had felt happy since she'd seen Inuyasha again just a couple of days ago in her old room.
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed my latest chapter, as I won't be able to update again until probably after the holidays. Expect chapter four maybe around Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Please review as I only got one for chapter two, and I do REALLY appreciate it Sessy and Rin! Happy holidays everyone, and keep on rocking!
