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Oh no…oh no…what do I do? WHAT DO I DO? Locking the window once more, Kagome's eyes scanned the horizon. The whole sky was blood red, and filled with flying, gigantic insects. And below, the demons were uncountable in their amount. How had Naraku known that she was here? Not many people knew about the mansion in the forests—and Kaede, Sango and Shippou had only been able to find their way to the mansion thanks to the messenger she'd sent to them!

Twirling around, Kagome turned to the servants, who were all looking at her in fear and expectancy. "Count heads. Make sure that everyone is safely inside."

Minutes passed before a servant returned. His brown eyes wide in fear. "Fusako went out a little while ago to get some herbs from the gardens hidden in the forests…she's still missing."

Turning once more to look out at the vast multitudes surrounding the mansion, Kagome placed a hand on her stomach. "Let us pray to all holy that she's safe."

Sesshomaru sat and listened as his brother told him about his many adventures while seeking the shards of the Shikon No Tama. Both were sitting by the fire, eating something that a servant had brought for them. It was almost sunset, and since Sesshomaru had decided that Kagome had wanted to be alone and he would respect her wishes, for tonight, he had decided that his brother and himself should catch up on lost time. The Lord of the Western Lands also thought that if he returned to the mansion with Inuyasha, Kagome would be happier, and he would do anything to make his mate happy. And as Inuyasha spoke, Sesshomaru silently realized that he had missed having a brother—even if he was a hanyou bastard.

Suddenly the doors of the study swung open. Both brothers turned and watched as a tired monk rushed into the study room. Sesshomaru stood up frowning. What type of guards did he have if they allowed two uninvited guests into his private study room without his permission in the same day? He was going to have to do something about that. If he didn't, Naraku would probably be the next person entering his study room. The thought made his frown fiercer.

Falling on his knees, the monk Sesshomaru knew as 'Miroku the Leech', panted out of breath. "I knew that that spell for velocity would affect me—but I didn't think it would make me this tired!"

Inuyasha stood as well. His face held a mixture of curiosity and irritation. "Miroku? What the hell are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Aiko right now? That's what husbands do, you know."

Miroku's eyes narrowed. "I am not married to that—that—Naraku follower!" Inuyasha and Sesshomaru both froze, and Miroku continued, quickly telling them about the spell Aiko had placed on him—and then about the cursed bracelet. He told them about what he'd overheard Aiko telling a messenger to tell Naraku. About how she'd soon left the village as well. "They're going to attack Kagome at the mansion. Somehow they know where she is staying and everything. It's to do something about a prophesy written during the dawn of time. Kagome is the key to the victory. When the shards of the Shikon No Tama are close together, they will all unite, and they will go to Kagome—for she is the reincarnation of their guardian. Her soul is pure—unlike Kikyou's is now. But this time, Kagome will be the only one who can make a wish. Naraku somehow knows this, and will do anything to win this war." Both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's eyes were turning blood red right now. Miroku got up from his knees, his strength returning.

Sesshomaru walked towards the doors. "GET MY ARMY READY THIS ISNATCE! WE MARCH TOWARDS THE MANSION NOW!" Turning towards Inuyasha and Miroku, the cool and indifferent Lord of the Western Lands looked anything but cool and indifferent. "No one threatens my mate and pups, and lives to breathe another day."

Naraku felt very pleased with himself. He had the miko trapped inside of the mansion filled with sniveling servants—guards who hadn't ever fought a real battle in their lives—two wet-nosed children—and two insignificant human women. For him, things couldn't have been better planned.

Leaning his head back, Naraku looked up at the window where the miko was looking down at him—pale and frightened. She was acceptable where looks came, and her powers kept growing each day. And the best part was that she didn't know how powerful her miko powers were! That was why, if things went according to plan, no one would ever be able to end his rule. He'd rule the whole world, and everyone would belong to him. This miko was kindhearted—a foolish trait that most human women had—and he knew how to use that against her.

"We could stay here all day, Miko. And it's nightfall, we get restless when the moon comes out in its full beauty." Seeing her open the window slightly more to hear him better, Naraku kept his face straight, kept his eyes menacing. "I'm not a very patient man; you must know this by now. And my friends are hungry. I'm giving you a choice—so you can see how gracious I really am. Come down without a fight, and come with us. If you do this, I will let those inside live." And aura of evil surrounded him. "If not…well…I did mention that my friends were hungry—didn't I?"

"What do you want with me?"

She'd spoken. Finally. That meant that they were advancing. "Would I hurt a woman with pups?" Seeing the surprised and unbelieving look she gave him, Naraku smirked. "Well, actually I would—but not you. I have a reason for wanting you, and I'm being kind enough for you to decide if you want to come with me peacefully, or have nightmares every night of your life as you see all those around you dying agonizingly slow deaths." He looked straight into her eyes. "Consider your choices wisely, miko. Not many people can say that I gave them this privilege." The window was closed once more.

Naraku was so irritated with her that he going to sound the attack—but he noticed that the miko was fighting with the women next to her. Was she planning on coming on her own accord? If so, everything owudl be so much easier. So, he waited.

"Kagome, you mustn't go." Kaede said softly.

"I must."

"You can't be serious!" Sango exclaimed, shaking Kagome, as if trying to shake some sense into her.

"Stop it, Sango, I'm sick enough without the shaking." That stopped her friend, and Kagome licked her lips, thinking. Both Kaede and Sango didn't want her to do this—and neither did the children or the others inside, but Kagome couldn't live with herself if she allowed them to die because of her cowardice. "I have to go. Sesshomaru doesn't know what's happening. We won't get help, and Naraku will kill us all."

Sango's eys were suspiciously moist once more. "But what will he do to you?"

"I don't know." Kagome's voice was barely over a whisper. "But I have to take the chance." Opening the window once more, she looked down at Naraku. "I'll come. But I won't open the doors. I don't trust you not to send in your army."

He seemed to smirk at that. "Very well then. Go out of the window and go on the ridge. One of my men will get you."

Shivering at the thought of one of those demons touching her, Kagome nodded. Giving the crying children a kiss, she did the same with Kaede and Sango. "If something happens. If he doesn't keep his word—make sure these children make it out of here alive. And take care of yourselves."

Sango nodded, a tear falling down her cheek. "I promise."

Biting her bottom lip, Kagome—with the help of some servants—stepped out of the window. She waited until they had locked it behind her, before she began walking carefully down the ledge. Seeing a large mosquito demon flying towards her, she closed her eyes tightly, trying her best to keep from crying. Sesshomaru, I love you.

Hidden behind some shrubbery, Fusako shook her head in fear, watching as the mosquito demon grabbed Lady Kagome and flew her down to Naraku. Naraku grabbed hold of her arm, and spoke something to his men. Fusako saw the horror in Kagome's eyes as she watched the demons attacking the mansion.

The female youkai was trembling with both fear and rage, as she saw Naraku and a part of his army, dragginga screaming Lady Kagome away. Naraku threw Lady Kagome on top of a Dragon-fly demon and he jumped on as well, keeping her seated as the dragon-fly demon took off into the air. Thena part of the army with him flew behind him. Fusako strained her eyes to see where they were going, and her heart stopped. They were flying in the direction of Hellmount.

Remembering the other trapped in the mansion, Fusako quickly snuck away, praying that the mansion would prove strong enough to keep those inside safe from the demons trying to break inside. The youkai ran with all her might, not caring that she could be found by the demon guards Naraku had placed in the forest in case someone came. All Fusako knew was that Lady Kagome was in danger, and she had to warn Lord Sesshomaru one way or the other!

Sesshomaru rode on his cloud with Inuyasha and the monk. His army right behind him. The Lord of the Western Lands was frightened. For the first time in his life, he was terrified. What if he didn't make it on time? What if Naraku killed Kagome and her unborn pups? Terror was visible on his usually emotionless face. They had to make it there on time. They had to! Naraku wouldn't get his way this time. This time Sesshomaru had a real reason to make sure that Naraku didn't leave the battle alive. Sesshomaru's eyes moistened slightly at the thought of losing his beloved mate. Kagome, I love you.

Miroku sat silently, his heart racing a million miles per hour. His eyes rested on his hand. The Wind Tunnel. He didn't care if he was killed in this battle—consumed by this tunnel—he just wanted Sango and his child to be safe. He wanted his child to grow up without the fear of his inherited Wind Tunnel consuming him one day. Miroku's eyes hardened. This was it. This was the last battle.

Inuyasha's eyes were trained ahead of him. For him, this cloud couldn't go fast enough. Kagome and the others were in grave danger. Naraku was capable of deeds that would make the evilest youkais to cringe. Naraku was a monster who wouldn't stop at anything to achieve his ends. Inuyasha's face was emotionless as he remembered how Naraku,in the past,had played both Inuyasha and Kikyou into killing each other—and it was Naraku's fault that Kikyou had gone to hell with hatred in her heart. Inuyasha's eyes narrowed. He wouldn't do the same to Kagome. Today Naraku would pay for all of his evil deads.

"You bastard!" Kagome cried out loud as she looked up at Naraku, who was standing in the other side of the inner cave. They were inside of the cave of Hellmount, and she kept her back to the wall, eyes watching his every move. "You lied to me! You said that they would live! YOU LIED TO ME!"

Turning to her, Naraku 'tisked' like a teacher scolding a badly behaved student. "Techinically it isn't lying—considering that I never said for how long they would live."

Taking a step backwards, Kagome's eyes narrowed in pure hatred towards him. "You bastard. You deserve to go to hell and never come back!"

"I agree. But since that won't be happening, be a good miko and behave." He walked towards her, and only then did she notice something in his hands.

Eyes widening in suspicion and fear, she back up against the damp wall. "What is that?"

"Consider it a little gift."

"I won't."

His eyes narrowed. "Put the necklace on!"

"NO!"

Naraku turned to his demon friends. "Hold her." When they had her held tightly, Naraku walked over to Kagome. "What a pretty little miko I have here." His fingers trailed down her cheek.

Disgusted beyond words, Kagome did the first thing that came to her mind. She spat at him.

Wiping at the spit on his face, Narakus eyes glowed dangerously and he slapped her so hard that the demons holding her had to strengthen their grip to keep her from falling to the ground. "And here I was being so nice to you." Putting the necklace around her neck, Naraku smiled in satisfaction as he watched her eyes turn an emotionless crimson. "Let go of her." When the demons did as commanded, Naraku smiled, watching as the miko looked blankly at him. "Who do you serve?"

Kagome looked straight ahead, not even blinking. Her voice was lower than usual when she finally spoke. "You, master."