Chapter 3: Unreachable Freedom

Kagome gasped. She slowly stood up and began to run. She had to find Inuyasha for he would soon be in trouble.

"Where do you think you're going?" asked Tamiyasu. Kagome was lifted off the ground and hung immobile in the air. "You will not interfere!" A tall wooden door opened on the other side of the hallway and Kagome, no matter how hard she struggled, could not escape the invisible power, forcing into the room.

"She will stay in the dungeon until Inuyasha shows up and then I will have my warrior!"

Inuyasha stepped through a large stone palace staring wide-eyed around searching, searching.

"Kagome" he called. "Kagome, where are you?"

You won't find her by calling her name Inuyasha said a pulsing voice, which Inuyasha had never heard before.

"Who are you?" Inuyasha called. "How do you now about us?"

I know everything…

"Then…do you know where she is?"

Of course.

"Where?"

Only if you promise to do something for me first…

"What is it?" asked Inuyasha

You agree to become my slave.

"WHAT!"

Only if you agree to be my slave by being the leader of my army. A warrior.

Kagome's screaming voice filled Inuyasha's head. Inuyasha! Help me Inuyasha! Please!
"Inuyasha!" called Shippo's voice. "Inuyasha are you all right? Please wake up!"

Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes and looked up at Shippo's worried face. He looked around and saw that he was being carried on Kilala's back, Miroku, Sango, and Kumiko trailing closely behind.

Sitting up he grasped his chest, trying to ease the pain and he asked, "How long was I unconscious for?"

"About and hour or so." said Miroku sullenly. "Since then we've been trying to find out where that demon took Kagome."

Inuyasha sniffed the air. "I can smell Kagome's scent." He slid off of Kilala's back and took off at a run. "At the top of that mountain." he called pointing towards a large mountain in the distance. "I'll meet you there!"

He jumped from tree to tree cursing that demon that had kidnapped Kagome. She would regret it!

He stared at the tall wooden doors of an old shrine that stood on the tip of the mountain. He was sure Kagome was in there. Using his shoulder he ran into the door, causing it to collapse and stepped into the dark building.

"Kagome!" he called "Kagome where are you?"

No answer came, but, peering into the darkness he could see two eyes staring at him, and the foul stench of demon filled his nose. "Well Inuyasha. We've been expecting you."

Inuyasha almost stumbled in surprise; the voice was the one from his dream, the one who had told him that Inuyasha had to become his slave in order to save Kagome.

"Where is Kagome?'' Inuyasha called out again.

"She is safe…unlike you." said the demon.

Something had wrapped itself around Inuyasha's wrist and pulled him into the darkness. He dangled feet above the ground, squinting to see who it was watching him.

The hall was suddenly filled with light and Inuyasha first saw Tamiyasu, eyes gleaming like a beast staring at his prey. "Just as I had expected, you are a half-demon, but not an ordinary one…you are too powerful. Equal to many full demons."

"Who the hell are you?" demanded Inuyasha staring from the menacing eyes of Tamiyasu to the roots that had fastened themselves around his wrist and held him above the ground.

"I am the demon Tamiyasu, the ruler of this mountain and your new master." he said smugly.

"What!" yelled Inuyasha, remembering his dream.

"Yes Inuyasha, it's true. I had sent you a premonition dream," he said wickedly. "You WILL become my slave and lead my army!"

"Forget it!" yelled Inuyasha, struggling to free himself from the accursed roots.

"And when did I say that you have any choice in the matter." asked Tamiyasu, waving his arms and casting an odd light around Inuyasha. Every so slowly it began to shrink, and Inuyasha had no where to flee.

"Once that light touches you, you will be under my control. And there will be nothing that you can do about it!" laughed Tamiyasu.

At once Inuyasha's struggling became desperate. "Damn you!" he yelled. "You bastard!"

"Oh! And I failed mention that your first assignment under my control will be to slaughter your beloved Kagome. Shame to. She was beginning to grow on me. Oh well."

NO! Inuyasha thought desperately as the light had began to absorb into his flesh. KAGOME!

Kagome sat upon the cold stone dungeon floor, striking every stone, trying to find a way to escape. She prayed that Inuyasha was okay and that he hadn't been captured yet.

She began smacking the floor with her palms, looking for loose bricks so she could try to dig herself through the dirt underneath. And then she found one such stone. She pulled it away, revealing the dirt beneath but to her surprise there was already a hole there, and a figure was climbing up through it.

"Kagome!" called Shippo emerging from the hole, covered with dust and dirt. "I'm so glad I found you! Are you okay!"

"Shippo" Kagome exclaimed happily. "How did you get here."

"Inuyasha left in a hurry when he finally came to, so Sango, Miroku, Kumiko, and I followed as fast as we could. We knew that it would be to risky to just burst through the front door so Kumiko suggested me digging my way in and luckily I came upon where you were being held."

The sound of footsteps rang out through the dungeon and Kagome quickly forced Shippo into the hole and put the stone over top. She looked up the balcony that oversaw the dungeon and watched as Tamiyasu slowly came into view. He smiled down upon her as ice-cold chills ran up and down her spine. She was relieved to see that Inuyasha wasn't there.

"So how are you enjoying our generous accommodations?" he asked smiling broadly.

Kagome glared at him. "You're gonna pay for this when Inuyasha comes for me!" she shouted.

Tamiyasu's laughter echoed through the stone room as he stepped sideways to reveal Inuyasha, eyes as clear as water, standing closely behind Tamiyasu. He looked down upon Kagome but no emotion came to his face.

Inuyasha! Kagome thought desperately, heart stopped in her chest. Oh no! Inuyasha has been controlled already. What should I do?

"Inuyasha." said Tamiyasu. "Your first task for your new master is to…kill Kagome."

Backing up to the wall Kagome watched in horror as Inuyasha jumped from the balcony and slowly advanced upon her, flexing his claws and smiling.

"I'd love to stay and watch but I have a battle to plan. Inuyasha!" he called as Inuyasha raised his head towards Tamiyasu. "I'll be back in a little while and I expect to find her dead!" He motioned Reiko to follow and they left.

Shippo slowly came out of his hiding place and stared at Inuyasha. "Kagome! What's wrong with him?"

"He's under Tamiyasu's spell!" she said.

Kagome cowered to the wall, as Inuyasha stood tall over her. He looked down upon her trembling face and smiled even more broadly. Raising one of his arms, readying himself to strike he, in an emotionless voice, shouted, "Die wench! Iron Reaver Soul Stealer!"

Kagome rolled over and was narrowly missed but Inuyasha quickly turned around and hit her arm with his claws.

"KAGOME!" Shippo cried.

Kagome grasped her arm and cringed in pain. She lifted her arm and stared at her blood stained hand. "Inuyasha!" Kagome pleaded. "Please remember me!"

But Inuyasha's face remained unchanged. He lunged at her again but Shippo; with what little strength he had, jumped onto Inuyasha's back and pulled at his long silver hair. Inuyasha reached back pulling Shippo off of him and threw him to the wall.

"Inuyasha…please!" Kagome tried once more. "Remember!"

But it was no use. The spell was too strong. Inuyasha wasn't going to remember on his own. She needed to help.

"Inuyasha…" said Kagome. "Sit."

Inuyasha was flung to the ground. When he looked up his eyes were back to normal. He looked around, confused, and looked at Kagome's arm.

"Kagome…" he said.

"Inuyasha! You remember!" said Shippo happily.

But Inuyasha's eyes stayed to the wound on Kagome's arm. "Kagome…did I do this to you?"

"It's not that serious," she said. "Are you okay?"

He looked to his feet. "Kagome…I…I…"

Gah! I absolutely love this chapter! It's my favorite one so far. I'm not sure if it's that good but you have no idea how I loved writing this one! I suppose it's sort of like a cliffie but...well, I'm not quite sure. But whatever, I'm not sure if many people will enjoy this one quite as much as me but...I hope you love it anyway. R&R people! Tell me what you thought of it because as I've stated numerous times...I LOVED IT!