A/N: 'Lo people, guess who's back? Me of course! Anyways, thanks to my reviewers...hehe, yes the-unwanted-souls, good ending! Rock on pans! xD Now, on with the story! (Oh, P.S. I'm glad you think its cute Elizzi James, don't worry, I wouldn't leave you guys hanging.)

Chaper six: Lessons; Lessons of the heart.

Kagome stared at Sesshoumaru, the same position as she was before. She didn't know what to say...or do, she felt that maybe this was all a dream, maybe she had fallen asleep on the steps. Sesshoumaru grabbed her wrist in a brute fashion, and pulled her out of the library.

"Stop! Leave me alone!" She yelled, pounding her small fists into his back, tears starting to form in the corners of her eyes. She struggled, but her small eight-year-old-hands were not match for a great demons back. She cried out, calling Inuyasha's name feverently, "Help! Inuyasha, help me!" But he never came.

Sesshoumaru brought her as far as a large doorway, make of oak, obviously leading to a very grand room. Fear fought its way through her, as her heart leapt into her throat. Sesshoumaru looked down at his to-be-bride, the fear in her eyes bringing him sadistic humor.

"Kagome," He said sharply, making her head snap up to meet his stern golden amber eyes. "You will stay here, in this room until I say you may leave. Understood?" She nodded mutely, and he walked out, shutting the door behind him. The moment he was gone, Kagome broke into tears, why, why didn't Inuyasha come to save her? Did he not care?

This would certainly be news to her, she cared for Inuyasha, more then she had ever cared for anyone. He was her best friend. Her brother. Her companion. He was all-in-one, he was just...Inuyasha.

She sank to the floor, and sat, chocolate gaze locked to the wooden floor below her.

# A few days Later... #

Kagome, was in short, miserable. Sure, there were the fancy meals, the fancy clothing, the attention--but that wasn't what she wanted. She had all this back home, and she didn't stay there. All she wanted now, was Inuyasha. She had already accepted her fate now, marrying Sesshoumaru couldn't be that bad after all. He had learned to care for her in the few days she was here.

Every day she had passed the library, she knew that was her key to escaping...and yet, she didn't leave. She knew, somewhere, deep in her heart that Inuyasha would never abandon her, that he would come someday, someday soon.

"Kagome," A voice shattered her thoughts quickly, as she lifted her head to meet the speakers gaze, as was instructed. The gaze of gold and amber filled her mind, "Your lessons are right now, time to get moving." Sesshoumaru was quite curt with everyone, but to her, he was slightly nice to. She knew he felt nothing like love towards her, it was more a fatherly feeling. After all, he was much, much older then her.

She smiled meekly, and with a nod, clambered out of bed. Sesshoumaru straightened his back, and kept his gaze trained on her, "Today are your lessons on the past of our family, Kagome." He told her, turning to leave, "I'll be back in ten minutes, be ready." She sighed, and nodded,

"Yes, Sesshoumaru." So she dressed, and as promised, in ten minutes she was ready and he was back to take her to the lesson.

# Lesson one... #

Kagome sat quietly in her chair, as her instuctor droned on about wars and history. History was never one of her best subjects. She rested her chin onto her palm, closing her eyes and day-dreaming.

"So, that is the history of Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha's father, Great Lord Of The West, InuTaishio," He glanced to Kagome, who was in her dream-like state, and chuckled, "Kagome, what happened to Lord InuTashio's wife?" Kagome snapped out of it, glancing around quickly.

"Err--umm, she was...attacked?" Kagome was turning a pretty shade of red, that had crept up her neck up to her cheeks. The teacher laughed,

"Very well, pay attention now Kagome. You need to learn this," He turned back to the scrolls sitting on a desk, and Kagome bent her head,

"Yes sir," She pursed her lips a bit, "What ever happened to Lord Inuyasha?" She asked meekly, only having listened to a bit of what he had said, including Inuyasha of course. The man sighed,

"Well you see Kagome, Lord Inuyasha felt he did not need to be here. He has been gone for...a few months now," Kagome's heart raced, so she had met him when he was already on his journey? He smiled briefly, "Now, your lesson is over, hurry back to your room now." Kagome nodded,

"Yes sir." She exited the room quickly, alarmed at not being escorted back. She didn't really know her way around, but she followed her instincts. Her instincts lead her to the library. She traced her hand over the door, then pushed it foreward and walked in, quietly closing the door behind her.

She looked around, the dimness of the room not exactly appealing to her. She walked to the wall, and felt around for the secret panel. She found no such thing, did Sesshoumaru seal the secret passage? She wondered briefly, He must not know all the places... She wandered out of the room, and walked around more, exploring the castle you could say.

She came to a room, and then felt herself drawn to it, so she opened it. When she did, she waved a hand around her face to clear the dust, "Ugh...don't people clean around here?" She walked inside, the room looked like it hadn't been used for a long time.

She walked around the room, brushing off objects and examining pictures. Her hand brushed against something cold, and it felt a little like metal. She frowned, taking hold of the thin chain and pulling it off the shelf. It was a gold necklace, and it had a glowing pink orb at the end, "Wow..." She said quietly, gazing at it in awe.

Now that she came to think of it, this room looked pretty familiar... She walked to the other side of the room, and starting pressing on the walls. She felt a metal peice on the wall, and her eyes brightened, "Aha!" She yelped, then covered her mouth, looking around. She pulled a pin from her hair, and fitted it into the keyhole, hearing with satisfaction a faint 'click'.

She pushed ithe door open, and stepped down onto the stone steps of the secret passage. She closed the door, hearing the same click as before, though this time ignoring it and walking down the passage.

She saw something shift in the distance, and then a figure appeared from a faint outline of light. She slowed her steps, then saw the silver hair of Inuyasha reflecting the light, she gasped. "Inuyasha!" She called out, something turned and hissed immidiately, and she screamed, falling to hit her head on the cold stone, it wasn't Inuyasha...but what was it? Were her last thoughts as she fell into the dark abyss of unconcious...


Thanks to: Elizzi James, the-unwanted-souls, Demon-Inuyasha1, and all my other wonderful reviewers. -Smiles, is lazy so only does the most recent ones...-

A/N: Okay, I shall say this now...I'm evil! Muah ha ha ha! No, well, I am but--thats not what I wanted to say. I wanted to say, another cliffie. I love to put people on edge. -Evil laugh follows- Kukukuku...

Small Skit:

Continuation; Our story continues...

Me (Tia from now on.): You can't quit!

Inuyasha: Oh yeah, says who?

Tia: Says me!

Sesshoumaru: Likewise, little brother.

Inuyasha: Sesshoumaru! What in hells are you doing here?

Tia: Hey, Sesshou!

Sesshoumaru: -Glances- Hello, human wench.

Tia: -Wilts-

Inuyasha: You'll pay for hurting the authors feelings! -Unsheaths Tetsuiga-

Sesshoumaru: Its a fight you want then. -Narrows eyes- So that is what you shall get. -Unsheaths Tokijin-

(...Please follow story, we are experiencing technical difficulties...)

Tia: See you next time! -Holds the two suspiciously Inu and Sesshou-looking chibi's-

Sesshoumaru Chibi: Ungreatful wench! -Tries to pick up sword...-

Tia: ...

Inuyasha: ...Baka...