"Putting the Damage On"
Chapter One :: Desire
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Author's Note: I'm so sorry it took me this long to get this chapter out! I promise I'll start updating more often! Its just that my computer's been screwing up and I've had a lot of personal things to deal with, but now I'm back! ^_^
Warnings: Pretty much the same as in the prologue. Be warned. =P Oh and I mention Prince Kagewaki, and if you don't know who he is, read this.... Prince Kagewaki was the young lord that Naraku killed and 'became'. He's the man that Naraku pretends to be... ^_^ Hopefully you know who I'm talking about... he was really only in the first episode Sango appeared in...
Disclaimers: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Not me, unfortunately. I do own this plot and any miscellaneous characters created to help the plot move along... please don't steal or copy. Thanks.
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He'd been watching her for quite awhile now. The way the water droplets sprinkled down her delicate skin created such a sensation at the pit of his stomach that one could only label it desire. The last words of the noble prince rang in his ears, Return to the castle... Because he had absorbed the prince's soul into himself might help explain this attraction. It had been obvious that Prince Kagewaki had been smitten by the young and powerful taijiya. And now, he found himself drifting to thoughts of her so often that he could no longer stand it. At first he had quelled his desires by sending Kohaku to haunt her, but now it no longer pleased him to see the anguish on her face. He wanted something more. Something more intimate.
A low growl emitted from his throat. What was wrong with him? Thoughts of this mortal woman were consuming his mind, drifting him away from his plans for the Shikon no Tama. He should kill her and rid himself of this problem, but a part of him would not allow that. Just as a part of him would not allow the death of the priestess Kikyo, even though he knew she conspired against him.
The taijiya lifted a bucket filled with water and splashed herself. He could only stare, captivated by her ability to appear so vulnerable when he knew that was not the case. This was one mortal woman that could take care of herself. So powerful and beautiful and delicate... damn it, what was he thinking?? He was Naraku, not some weak-minded mortal fool who's head turned at every whim! This was pathetic. And yet, as he yelled at himself he still could not bring himself to leave. And so he decided to act upon his emotions, and take her for himself.
And that's just what he did.
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Inuyasha's eyes snapped open. The breeze from the open door carried a scent he knew rather well. Very well, actually. Inuyasha pounced to his feet and placed a hand on tessaiga's sheath. "Miroku! Come here!"
The houshi stumbled into the room and grinned drunkenly, "Inu-ya-sha?" His voice slurred as he tried his best to pronounce each syllable. Inuyasha growled.
"You stupid, drunken moron! I smell Naraku! How are you supposed to be any help to me when your drunk!?" Inuyasha shouted.
Miroku blinked and then he shook his head, "Naraku? Here? Where?"
"To the west, I think." Inuyasha snorted. Then he stopped and stared at the floor for a moment, then his head shot up, "Damn it! Sango went that way to bathe!"
"And you didn't tell me? Tsk Tsk Inuyasha, buddies inform each other of those things! I really must teach you better skills-" Miroku started, raising one finger in the air. It was obvious that the houshi was a more than just a little drunk.
Inuyasha interrupted him with a loud growl, "Stay here, I'll be back! Sango might be in trouble."
"Sango in trouble?" Miroku blinked. That seemed to penetrate through his sluggish mind, "Where is she?"
"Have you been listening to me?! She's bathing in a spring to the west, and now I smell Naraku's scent coming from the same direction! If you can move without falling, then come on! If not, stay here until I return with Sango!" Inuyasha said hurriedly.
Miroku took one uneasy step, before wobbling. "I can!"
"Shit." Inuyasha growled. "I'm going, follow me if you can!" And then he was gone.
"Damn it. I knew I shouldn't have had that extra bottle of sake..." Miroku grumbled, trying his best to jog after Inuyasha without tripping.
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Sango ran a hand over her eyes, wiping the water away. She grinned, feeling refreshed. Glancing at the sun, she knew that she should leave the water and return to the inn, but it was just so relaxing! And returning to a drunken Miroku and an irritable Inuyasha, without the support of Kagome, was not exactly welcoming.
Sango's eyes darted towards the thick brush surrounding the spring. Had she heard that or imagined it? After a moment of silence, Sango grabbed her kimono and quickly dressed into it. Another rustle. She narrowed her eyes, wishing she had the protective feel of hiraikotsu on her back. Perhaps she was just being paranoid?
As soon as that thought entered her mind, something white sprang from the bushes behind her. Sango turned as quickly as she could before she was tackled to the ground. She let out a gasp as she realized that it was none other than Naraku holding her down.
"So we meet again, Sango." Naraku's warm breath traveled down her cold skin and made her shiver. She glared at him.
"What do you want?" Her voice was like ice.
"Why, you, actually." Naraku grinned wickedly at the surprised expression that appeared on Sango's face. His words had caught her off guard. Good.
"I wont help you, Naraku. So just kill me now because one of us is not going to leave this place." Sango growled, "And it ISN'T going to be me!" She kicked her legs up, wrapping them around his neck and jerking his entire body off of her. She then pushed her hands behind her head and back flipped to her feet. A knife fell into her hand from the sleeve of her kimono.
"Its just like you to come so prepared." Naraku chuckled.
"Save your laughs, you bastard." Sango placed the knife before her and crouched slightly into a battle stance. She narrowed her eyes, "I'm going to kill you."
"Doubtful." Naraku said disinterested.
This infuriated Sango, "Don't take me lightly, Naraku. I've made a living by slaughtering your kind and you aren't any different."
"Yes, but I truly am." Naraku smirked. He pointed to a long sliver of black hair wrapped around Sango's arm. "It seems you've fallen for the same trick again, Sango."
"Bastard!" She choked out as the miasma filled her lungs. She fell to her knees, loosing her grip on the knife. Just as her vision began to go hazy, Naraku stopped the miasma.
"Wh... what are... you doing?" Sango's voice sounded forced. She coughed, covering her mouth. Blood sprinkled her palm and she choked as another cough racked her body.
"Dear Sango, I already told you. I came here for you. You're more useful to me alive than dead, so I fear you must live." Naraku began to walk towards her.
"Stay away..." Sango gasped, wrapping her arms around her stomach as she gagged on the poison. Naraku chuckled as he stood above her.
"It always astounds me that even in such a fatal position you appear so strong. You are indeed something, taijiya." Naraku then hit Sango on the back of the neck, knocking her out cold. He lifted her up onto his shoulder and glanced behind him as Inuyasha came to a halt.
"What are you doing with her, Naraku? Put her down, I'm here to fight you now!" Inuyasha shouted, unsheathing tessaiga.
"Inuyasha, always so selfish. I fear I did not come here to fight you, but instead I've already gained what I sought after." Naraku smiled cruelly.
"You... came for Sango?" Inuyasha asked, caught off guard. What could Naraku want with her? She was just a mortal and without the aid of a shard she would prove to be no threat to him really.
"Yes, Sango. The woman will prove to be much more to me than just a warrior. Because although she is indeed a warrior, she is a woman before even that."
Inuyasha looked puzzled, "Stop it already with the mind games and tell me what the fuck you want with the stupid girl!"
Naraku only laughed as miasma formed around him and blocked Inuyasha from coming any closer. Inuyasha cursed as he slashed the barrier with tessaiga.
"I bid you farewell Inuyasha. Hopefully we'll meet again soon." Naraku laughed once more before dissipating along with Sango.
Inuyasha stood stunned for a moment. Then he growled, "NARAKU!!!!" Before feeling the strength leave his knees. That bastard had actually taken Sango... and Inuyasha had been able to do nothing. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. They would get her back as quickly as possible. He would not fail her... not like he had failed Kikyo. Naraku would not steal another loved one from him.
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Eh. Short I know. Sorry ^_^;;; I just think this is a good spot to leave it off at.
Yes I know that Naraku didn't actually absorb the soul of the prince, but I just think that it would be kinda neat if he had... And yes I know that the Prince probably didn't have any feelings for Sango, but he had wanted her to return so I dunno I kinda got that idea... ^_^ lol.
Tell me what you think please!!!
Oh and I'm not entirely sure what direction I'm going to go with this story any longer. I seem to be writing it just on whim now... so expect some crazy things. =)
Peace!
Chapter One :: Desire
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Author's Note: I'm so sorry it took me this long to get this chapter out! I promise I'll start updating more often! Its just that my computer's been screwing up and I've had a lot of personal things to deal with, but now I'm back! ^_^
Warnings: Pretty much the same as in the prologue. Be warned. =P Oh and I mention Prince Kagewaki, and if you don't know who he is, read this.... Prince Kagewaki was the young lord that Naraku killed and 'became'. He's the man that Naraku pretends to be... ^_^ Hopefully you know who I'm talking about... he was really only in the first episode Sango appeared in...
Disclaimers: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Not me, unfortunately. I do own this plot and any miscellaneous characters created to help the plot move along... please don't steal or copy. Thanks.
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He'd been watching her for quite awhile now. The way the water droplets sprinkled down her delicate skin created such a sensation at the pit of his stomach that one could only label it desire. The last words of the noble prince rang in his ears, Return to the castle... Because he had absorbed the prince's soul into himself might help explain this attraction. It had been obvious that Prince Kagewaki had been smitten by the young and powerful taijiya. And now, he found himself drifting to thoughts of her so often that he could no longer stand it. At first he had quelled his desires by sending Kohaku to haunt her, but now it no longer pleased him to see the anguish on her face. He wanted something more. Something more intimate.
A low growl emitted from his throat. What was wrong with him? Thoughts of this mortal woman were consuming his mind, drifting him away from his plans for the Shikon no Tama. He should kill her and rid himself of this problem, but a part of him would not allow that. Just as a part of him would not allow the death of the priestess Kikyo, even though he knew she conspired against him.
The taijiya lifted a bucket filled with water and splashed herself. He could only stare, captivated by her ability to appear so vulnerable when he knew that was not the case. This was one mortal woman that could take care of herself. So powerful and beautiful and delicate... damn it, what was he thinking?? He was Naraku, not some weak-minded mortal fool who's head turned at every whim! This was pathetic. And yet, as he yelled at himself he still could not bring himself to leave. And so he decided to act upon his emotions, and take her for himself.
And that's just what he did.
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Inuyasha's eyes snapped open. The breeze from the open door carried a scent he knew rather well. Very well, actually. Inuyasha pounced to his feet and placed a hand on tessaiga's sheath. "Miroku! Come here!"
The houshi stumbled into the room and grinned drunkenly, "Inu-ya-sha?" His voice slurred as he tried his best to pronounce each syllable. Inuyasha growled.
"You stupid, drunken moron! I smell Naraku! How are you supposed to be any help to me when your drunk!?" Inuyasha shouted.
Miroku blinked and then he shook his head, "Naraku? Here? Where?"
"To the west, I think." Inuyasha snorted. Then he stopped and stared at the floor for a moment, then his head shot up, "Damn it! Sango went that way to bathe!"
"And you didn't tell me? Tsk Tsk Inuyasha, buddies inform each other of those things! I really must teach you better skills-" Miroku started, raising one finger in the air. It was obvious that the houshi was a more than just a little drunk.
Inuyasha interrupted him with a loud growl, "Stay here, I'll be back! Sango might be in trouble."
"Sango in trouble?" Miroku blinked. That seemed to penetrate through his sluggish mind, "Where is she?"
"Have you been listening to me?! She's bathing in a spring to the west, and now I smell Naraku's scent coming from the same direction! If you can move without falling, then come on! If not, stay here until I return with Sango!" Inuyasha said hurriedly.
Miroku took one uneasy step, before wobbling. "I can!"
"Shit." Inuyasha growled. "I'm going, follow me if you can!" And then he was gone.
"Damn it. I knew I shouldn't have had that extra bottle of sake..." Miroku grumbled, trying his best to jog after Inuyasha without tripping.
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Sango ran a hand over her eyes, wiping the water away. She grinned, feeling refreshed. Glancing at the sun, she knew that she should leave the water and return to the inn, but it was just so relaxing! And returning to a drunken Miroku and an irritable Inuyasha, without the support of Kagome, was not exactly welcoming.
Sango's eyes darted towards the thick brush surrounding the spring. Had she heard that or imagined it? After a moment of silence, Sango grabbed her kimono and quickly dressed into it. Another rustle. She narrowed her eyes, wishing she had the protective feel of hiraikotsu on her back. Perhaps she was just being paranoid?
As soon as that thought entered her mind, something white sprang from the bushes behind her. Sango turned as quickly as she could before she was tackled to the ground. She let out a gasp as she realized that it was none other than Naraku holding her down.
"So we meet again, Sango." Naraku's warm breath traveled down her cold skin and made her shiver. She glared at him.
"What do you want?" Her voice was like ice.
"Why, you, actually." Naraku grinned wickedly at the surprised expression that appeared on Sango's face. His words had caught her off guard. Good.
"I wont help you, Naraku. So just kill me now because one of us is not going to leave this place." Sango growled, "And it ISN'T going to be me!" She kicked her legs up, wrapping them around his neck and jerking his entire body off of her. She then pushed her hands behind her head and back flipped to her feet. A knife fell into her hand from the sleeve of her kimono.
"Its just like you to come so prepared." Naraku chuckled.
"Save your laughs, you bastard." Sango placed the knife before her and crouched slightly into a battle stance. She narrowed her eyes, "I'm going to kill you."
"Doubtful." Naraku said disinterested.
This infuriated Sango, "Don't take me lightly, Naraku. I've made a living by slaughtering your kind and you aren't any different."
"Yes, but I truly am." Naraku smirked. He pointed to a long sliver of black hair wrapped around Sango's arm. "It seems you've fallen for the same trick again, Sango."
"Bastard!" She choked out as the miasma filled her lungs. She fell to her knees, loosing her grip on the knife. Just as her vision began to go hazy, Naraku stopped the miasma.
"Wh... what are... you doing?" Sango's voice sounded forced. She coughed, covering her mouth. Blood sprinkled her palm and she choked as another cough racked her body.
"Dear Sango, I already told you. I came here for you. You're more useful to me alive than dead, so I fear you must live." Naraku began to walk towards her.
"Stay away..." Sango gasped, wrapping her arms around her stomach as she gagged on the poison. Naraku chuckled as he stood above her.
"It always astounds me that even in such a fatal position you appear so strong. You are indeed something, taijiya." Naraku then hit Sango on the back of the neck, knocking her out cold. He lifted her up onto his shoulder and glanced behind him as Inuyasha came to a halt.
"What are you doing with her, Naraku? Put her down, I'm here to fight you now!" Inuyasha shouted, unsheathing tessaiga.
"Inuyasha, always so selfish. I fear I did not come here to fight you, but instead I've already gained what I sought after." Naraku smiled cruelly.
"You... came for Sango?" Inuyasha asked, caught off guard. What could Naraku want with her? She was just a mortal and without the aid of a shard she would prove to be no threat to him really.
"Yes, Sango. The woman will prove to be much more to me than just a warrior. Because although she is indeed a warrior, she is a woman before even that."
Inuyasha looked puzzled, "Stop it already with the mind games and tell me what the fuck you want with the stupid girl!"
Naraku only laughed as miasma formed around him and blocked Inuyasha from coming any closer. Inuyasha cursed as he slashed the barrier with tessaiga.
"I bid you farewell Inuyasha. Hopefully we'll meet again soon." Naraku laughed once more before dissipating along with Sango.
Inuyasha stood stunned for a moment. Then he growled, "NARAKU!!!!" Before feeling the strength leave his knees. That bastard had actually taken Sango... and Inuyasha had been able to do nothing. He gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. They would get her back as quickly as possible. He would not fail her... not like he had failed Kikyo. Naraku would not steal another loved one from him.
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Eh. Short I know. Sorry ^_^;;; I just think this is a good spot to leave it off at.
Yes I know that Naraku didn't actually absorb the soul of the prince, but I just think that it would be kinda neat if he had... And yes I know that the Prince probably didn't have any feelings for Sango, but he had wanted her to return so I dunno I kinda got that idea... ^_^ lol.
Tell me what you think please!!!
Oh and I'm not entirely sure what direction I'm going to go with this story any longer. I seem to be writing it just on whim now... so expect some crazy things. =)
Peace!