Chapter 9
Silence fell for a moment and Kagome and Inuyasha could only perceive what they felt, trapped inside a dark and deep, hole like cave. They had to deal with so many emotions, conflicting each other, filling their hearts. Kagome blushed for a moment, realising that she was still resting her head on Inuyasha's chest. She could hear his heart beat very fast. She slowly turned her face and looked at him. For the first time, she saw his eyes so peaceful and she knew, like in the past, with that kind of look, this man would do everything for her. He would protect her with his life. Inuyasha…does he like me now? Inuyasha suddenly looked away from her and pushed her away.
"Why did you look at me like that?" Inuyasha asked, blushing.
"Eh….sorry. I didn't mean to…." Kagome answered, embarrassed herself.
"Kek….Why did you have to take a bath in that lake?" Inuyasha changed the subject, annoyed.
"Heh! I didn't know that the lake belonged to them…Why are you angry with me?" Kagome was confused.
"Now you see! We are in trouble….bitch!" Inuyasha spat. He looked around and saw that human's and animal's skeletons were everywhere.
"Hey! I am sorry to involve you in this trouble….Inuyasha….Why did you come to save me…?" Kagome asked suddenly.
"I don't know what you mean. I just happened to be near the lake…" Inuyasha lied.
"Really ….why don't you just leave me then…." Kagome countered, unconvinced.
"You are such an annoying bitch!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Shut up! Don't call me bitch! I got a name….Ka…go…me!" Kagome shouted angrily.
"Well…if you want to know…Yes…I was following you…" Inuyasha admitted.
Kagome was surprised to hear his confession.
"Why Inuyasha?"
"Because….because I wanted to ask you….Why you were always protecting me, even risking your life to save me?", Inuyasha answered and looked at her.
"I told you, but you didn't believe it", Kagome said.
"No one ever did that for me….I have been alone for so long… until I met Kikyo…." Inuyasha replied. Kagome could feel the sadness in his voice. Inuyasha…you don't know… because I love you…I will always love you…. Kagome replied in her heart.
"Then…I also wanted to know why you are wandering alone ….It reminds me of how I used to be. That's the reason I was following you…I wanted to know… who are you, really?" Inuyasha asked.
"Do you think….I chose it to be like this…to be alone in this big forest? I don't know why I am here…I got husband and two kids in my time…." Kagome broke into tears.
"Hey…Don't cry, ok? Where is your husband? Why didn't he look for you?" Inuyasha asked, confused.
"You won't understand….Inuyasha…." Kagome hesitated.
"Try me! I am confused now…" Inuyasha cut in.
"My husband in my time….is….is you, Inuyasha…" Kagome confessed at last.
Inuyasha was stunned to hear her answer…
"Hah? What the fuck are you saying….? We were husband and wife….? But….how? I don't remember having a wife and kids..." Inuyasha replied.
"I was turned back to the time when you haven't known me yet…." Kagome explained.
"Hey….Are you telling the truth? What about Kikyo? I am in love with her..." Inuyasha said honestly.
His remark hurt Kagome's heart. That's why Inuyasha and I always had to face problems in our relationship…
"Oh…forget it Inuyasha….I didn't want to talk about it. When we get out of here…I won't bother you again…" Kagome replied sadly.
"Bah….You are so confusing….Maybe you are out of your mind….How can I be married to you…", Inuyasha remarked doubtfully.
"This conversation is over, ok?" Kagome snapped, offended by his replies.
"Kek…up to you. I want to look around that side, to see if there is a way out", Inuyasha said and walked away from her.
Kagome suddenly rushed after him.
"Wait for me. Don't leave me, ok? I am scared…" Kagome admitted.
"Then come with me…." Inuyasha replied impatiently.
They both walked around, inside of the cave. Suddenly they heard some voices coming from the other side. They ran toward the source and looked in horror at what they found. There were a few women and men lying on the ground, and although they were still alive, they looked pale, skinny, and older. Their feet were chained to the wall. Their condition was terrible. Kagome approached one of the women cautiously and asked her…
"What happened to you…?"
"Help us!" that woman replied miserably.
"Who are you people?" Inuyasha asked. He could smell their blood. They are humans.
"We are prisoners of Master Asato. We didn't know that this was the castle of a powerful demon. We only know we were caught one day, when we were swimming in the lake …." one of the men answered sadly.
"They only selected the handsome and beautiful ones among us. They killed the ugly ones…" the woman added.
"What did they do to you?" Kagome asked.
"We became their sex slaves. I was a beautiful girl, like you are, once…They raped me and made me serve them anytime they wanted to…till my beauty and youth were gone. After that, we were no use to them, they threw us here as prisoners waiting to be killed", the woman was in tears.
"Their sister, Lady Asumi, likes only the handsome young men. She took our youth and manhood till we were drained like this…." one of the older man added.
"That is so cruel!" Kagome exclaimed.
"Sick Bastard Youkai!" Inuyasha yelled.
He was about to break their chains when suddenly some light came from somewhere. It seemed there was a door connecting the cave with another room, and it had been opened. Inuyasha and Kagome were surprised to see Asumi entering through it. She was smiling evilly at them.
"I wouldn't do that Inuyasha….if I were you…." Asumi remarked, noticing Inuyasha's intention to rescue the prisoners.
"You are one sick bitch! How could you do this to these people?" Inuyasha replied, disgusted.
"Hey….I didn't kidnap them, ok. They came here on their own. Besides, they were also enjoying my hospitality for a while. Don't get angry Inuyasha…you will also know the joy of being my man….ha….ha…" Asumi said, amused.
Inuyasha looked away from her.
"Though you are a woman, I will not hesitate to kill you….Let us go... now!" Inuyasha demanded, getting ready to attack Asumi.
Asumi made the first move; she blew something from her mouth. Smoke poured out of it. Suddenly Inuyasha and Kagome fell into unconsciousness. Asumi called her guards and ordered them to carry their bodies into a chamber in the castle.
After a while, when Kagome is awake, she was shocked to find herself in a big room. She noticed her clothes had been changed. Now she was wearing a beautiful kimono, even her hair was nicely decorated, like that of a princess. She looked so beautiful but was embarrassed that her kimono was so transparent, and she could feel that she barely wore anything underneath. She panicked and looked for something to cover herself with. There was a big bed in the middle of the room. She just grabbed the blanket from it and wrapped it around her body. She was scared, thinking about what would happen to her. Where is Inuyasha?
All of sudden, she could see Asato entering the room with his sister. He looked amused to see Kagome…
"Ai…ai my lovely woman….Why did you cover your body like that? You have a beautiful body. Let it show…ok? I like it…." Asato walked towards Kagome.
Kagome just stood there trembling and tightened her grip on the blanket covering her body.
"What do you want? Where is Inuyasha?" Kagome asked frantically.
"Don't worry….your boyfriend is fine. He will join our party shortly…." Asato answered. He then sat down next to her, followed by Asumi on the other side.
Some women entered the room, bringing food and putting it on the table in front of Kagome. The food smelt so good. It made her realised how hungry she was. She had to eat in order to be able to survive this hell. When she had her energy back, then she could help Inuyasha….. Kagome thought.
"Why are you waiting? I know you are hungry…Come on let's eat…" Asato smiled at her.
"But….what about Inuyasha?" Kagome asked.
"Your really like him….don't you?" Asumi asked in jealous tone.
"Hey….don't worry. He will also be eating with us …I am a good man. You know." he added. He then gave a sign to one of the women. She nodded and went out of the room.
A while later, Kagome was shocked to see Inuyasha entering the room with his hands and feets chained to a big lock. He looked at Kagome, obviously relieved. But his eyes also held rage towards Asato.
"What are you going to do with her? You bastard!" Inuyasha yelled.
"Well…well…how rude is your boyfriend….Kagome? I have just invited him to have dinner with us, but he doesn't appreciate it…" Asato commented.
"Inuyasha…come sit here! Have a meal with us…" Asumi said gently, guiding his hand to the table.
Inuyasha refused to walk and pulled his hands away from her.
"Don't you touch me bitch!" Inuyasha spat angrily.
"Hey…if you don't listen to my sister, I kill your girlfriend right now…." Asato threatened, annoyed.
"What the….." Inuyasha started to shout, but his words were interrupted by Kagome's voice..
"Inuyasha! Please just follow them. Sit here and eat the food. You will need it. We haven't eaten anything since we are here…"
Inuyasha wanted to say more, but he changed his mind when he saw how frightened Kagome's face looked. He then sat down beside Asumi grudgingly.
"Why did you have to chain Inuyasha?" Kagome couldn't help asking, while they were eating the food.
"He is a dangerous hanyou. Though he is no match for me, it still is better that way…" Asato answered.
"Who are you really Asato? I can see your martial arts skills are great", Kagome asked, trying to get some information from him. Her eyes stared at Asato inquisitively.
"We are the three famous siblings from White Snake Castle. We have been trained so many years by our father to master a certain martial arts in order to survive in our world", Asato stared at Kagome lustfully. Kagome blushed and looked away….suddenly she felt full.
"Now something to drink… this sake. This is famous sake from our castle…" Asato remarked, pouring it into her cup.
She was drinking the sake….when out of the blue…Inuyasha screamed at Kagome…
"Kagome don't drink it! Its poison…….."
But it was too late. Kagome had already finished it all. She suddenly felt hot all over her body. Her head was spinning fast. She couldn't think clearly now….who was she? Where was she? Her mind was only filled with desire and lust….she looked at Asato differently now and took him into her arms. Her fingers trailed from Asato's hair to his back. Asato kissed her lips delighted to see her reaction.
Inuyasha was shocked to see Kagome's change of attitude…….
"Kagome…! Snap out of it! It's only an illusion…" Inuyasha yelled. He wanted to run to her but his feet were so heavy because of the chain….
"It's no use….Inuyasha. She is under the influence of our sake. Don't worry! We will be having fun together…." Asumi said, putting her hands on his arms.
"Take your hands of me… bitch! I told you, I'm not interested….Hey Asato…If you ever touch Kagome, I will kill you", Inuyasha threatened, infuriated.
Asato laughed out loudly and continued to hold Kagome in his arms. He pulled away the blanket, which had, until then, covered Kagome's body. Now everyone could see through the transparent kimono. Especially Inuyasha. He blushed and looked away but couldn't help to stare at Asato with rage.
"You fucking bastard! You did this to her…I will kill you now…." Inuyasha exclaimed, forcing himself to walk towards him.
"If you take one more step, I will kill her! Also, don't even think to break free from the chain. Only one swing from my sword…and Kagome will be dead instantly. Listen, she was poisoned by our drug…if you want to save her, you have to follow my command…You killed my beloved brother. Now I want you to feel the suffering also before you die!", Asato shouted seriously.
"Hey…Asato! Why don't we play a new game...that we all could enjoy as well?" Asumi suggested, suddenly amused by the situation.
"That's a good idea…Hanyou! I got this exciting game…Which one do you prefer? We have a foursome…or you want to show us how you do 'it' with your girlfriend? In the end…my sister can have you too…If you do that for me, I will give you the antidote for your girlfriend ..." Asato said wickedly.
"Fuck yourself! Sick bastard! Leave her alone…." Inuyasha yelled. He'd never been so worried in his life, like he was now. He even wondered how strong his feeling for Kagome was. How far he was willing to go in order to protect her.
"Well….the time is ticking away! Tell me which is you prefer…." Asato demanded impatiently.
"Inuyasha…you'd better say it now, or my brother will rape and kill her…." Asumi added, smiling evilly at him.
"I….Oh….What am I supposed to do! Fuck you all! For making me to do this low thing…" Inuyasha cursed his voice hoarse.
"That's it!" Asato yelled, then he was about to rip Kagome's clothes off…
"NO! Stop it! I…I'll do it….Please don't harm her…." Inuyasha almost cried…He dropped to his knees and began trembling very badly.
Asato and Asumi were laughing out loud to see Inuyasha's struggling.
"Heh…this is the best game you've ever done...Asato! Well done……This is payback time for Chikara….." Asumi complimented, pleased.
Asato then carried Kagome towards Inuyasha, where he put her down. As soon as Kagome saw Inuyasha, she rushed to take him into her arms. Her face was red all over now, showing the effect of the drug. She touched Inuyasha's lips with her fingers and whispered to him…
"Inuyasha…I know you will come for me…my husband….I miss you so much…"
Inuyasha held her tightly with his shaking hands….
"I am sorry…Kagome…so sorry…I have to do this to you." Inuyasha whispered back in tears.
To be continued.