The Third Family
Author's Note- Once again, a LONG LONG time in between chapters... Sorry! Well today we get a very special author's note. I've got a lot to say. I will make a list.
1. Last Wednesday my latin teacher died from cancer. Because of this I was thinking of doing a new story that was a series of one shots that are dedicated to my friends and family. Let me know what you think about this.
2. This chapter marks the beginning of the end. THE CLIMAX HAS ARRIVED! (Finally) Now the real action starts. Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
3. I had this idea of giving myself a muse. Yes, I know, strange. What I came up with is an inside joke between me and a friend. I will have two muses. Their names will be Yugi and Akugi and they are my twin little sisters. Long story. Maybe if you ask nicely I'll try to explain in the next chapter.
4. And lastly, I have an idea for a sequal to this. Am I going too far to make a sequal of a sequal? Give me your opinion. And no, I'm not going to tell everyone what my idea is. It's a secret.
It was a day before the ball. Finding myself awake in the early hours of the morning, and unable to get back to sleep, I decided to take a walk in the gardens. The sun was just coming up and I was looking forward to a nice view of the sunrise.
Slipping out of bed, I glanced over at Mikoto who was still sleeping. I smiled. He just looked so innocent when he slept. And twice as handsome. Not that he ever looked bad when he was awake. I was extra careful to not make noise while I put on a simple white kimono over my sleeping kimono and tied a red ribbon to keep it in place. From there I snuck out into the gardens.
It was a good thing I wasn't caught. It seemed now that even the servants who would obey my every word when I arrived kept me from wandering around alone now. I guess it was because I was pregnant. But still, just because I was carrying a child doesn't mean I didn't want time to myself. This was the first time I had been able to get out of the castle alone in almost a week.
"Hey."
I nearly jumped out of my skin. Turning around I saw Sanouskai. "Are you going to march me back into the castle like everyone else?" I asked.
"No." came his reply, "You don't want me to, right?"
I laughed. "No."
"So what are you doing out here so early?" Sanouskai asked.
"Just getting a chance to be on my own." I answered.
"Did I interupt your solitude?" He looked sincerily shocked.
"Yes, but it's alright." I told him, "As long as you're not going to try to drag me back into the castle."
"Good." Sanouskai said grinning. He walked a little closer, putting an arm around my shoulders.
"What are you doing?" I asked nervously, "I don't like it. Stop!"
His grin turned into more of a sneer. "Why should I?" he asked, pulling me closer to himself. I struggled to get away, but his grip was too strong. Sanouskai casually put a hand over my mouth and continued talking, "I must thank you for making this easy for me, milady. I was intending to kidnap milord's cousin and hold her for ransom, but when milord came home with you, I decided you would be much more worth while."
My eyes widened and I started struggling harder. Unfortunately, carrying a baby takes a lot out of you. My strength was completely gone in minutes. As soon as I stopped struggling Sanouskai chuckled. "We'll be going to the Southern Kingdom now." he told me, jumping off. Two leaps took us right over the walls around the castle. We landed on soft grass on the other side.
I had one more idea up my sleave. He wouldn't take me without a fight. In one fluid movement I bit down on Sanouskai's hand and kicked him where it hurts. Gasping, he dropped me and I tried to get away. It didn't work. The demon was quick to recover. He grabbed me, putting his hand back over my mouth. It gave me a small bit of satisfaction to see that there were two quite large puncture marks on his hand where my fangs had sunk in.
"Bitch." Sanouskai growled. Pushing away my hair, he grabbed my neck right at a pressure point. I blacked out.
When I woke up I was laying on my back, my hands tied under me. My legs were also tied and my mouth was gagged. It seemed like I was in a dungeon. Over all, it was not very comfortable.
"So you're awake." a voice said.
I turned my head quickly to see a woman with black hair and dark eyes grinning at me.
"Welcome to the Southern Lands." she told me grinning, "I am Sen, the Lady of the Southern Lands and you are my hostage. Do you know how rich and powerful the lands you were justmated into are?"
I shook my head no.
"Very." Sen continued, "In fact, out of all fourkingdoms in this land it is the second after the Western. But the Western Landsare much too powerful for us to attack. After all we are the weakest of the four."
During the time that Sen had been talking, I had beenknawing on my gag. Finally I bit through it. Spitting a little I replied, "And so you kidnapped me so milord Mikoto would give you some of his power in return for mywell being."
Sen looked mildly surprised at my ability to speak. "My you're a smart one." she commented, "I'm sorry to say, but I don't have time to sit around a dark dungeon all day and talk with a captive.I've got other things to do. So tata. Isuppose I may have a servant bring youdown something to eat later. Maybe." With that she walked out of the dungeon.
I was alone. I was cold. I had no hope. And I was in a dungeon.
Inuyasha: I wasn't in it AGAIN! What the hell is wrong with you?
Clear Waters: Nothing. You'll be back in the story later though. I promise.
Miroku: That's good to know.
Sango: Yes it is.
Clear Waters: Read and Review everyone!
