"Putting the Damage On"
Chapter 02 :: First Lead
Author's Note: ::bows head:: I am a bad author. I've gotten caught up with school ending and friends and all that good stuff…. But its summer now… so… I'm going to try my best to write more, ok? I know... I know… I said that last time, but honestly, I really am!!! ::sad sigh::
Warnings: Pretty much the same, loves… just watch out for the occasional curse and such… and well, this story will not go into deep graphics dealing with any sort of sexual backgrounds, ok? Thanks babes, later.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, this is for mine and the readers enjoyment only. :)
Miroku staggered into the small clearing surrounding the spring. He rested his hands on his knees, gasping to regain his breath. Being drunk and trying to run after a hanyou in full speed was not something he ever wanted to do again. He breathed once more before standing to his full height. He blinked as he surveyed his surroundings. He did not see Naraku. He did not see Sango. But he did see Inuyasha, with his back facing him, on his knees.
"Inuyasha, where is Sango and Naraku?" Miroku asked, stepping forward. He ignored the dizziness that movement brought on and continued to slowly walk towards Inuyasha.
Inuyasha did not respond. He didn't even turn around.
"Inuyasha! I said, where is Sango-" Miroku began.
"Gone. Naraku took her." Inuyasha mumbled. Miroku stopped walking and stared fixedly at Inuyasha.
"Are you positive?" Miroku asked, feeling his hands beginning to shake.
"I know what I saw, alright!" Inuyasha snapped.
The monk felt his body sway, and he was unable to keep his feet on the ground. Miroku stared up at the sky as he fell into unconsciousness.
"Naraku…" She whispered, suddenly remembering the day's events. Her hands began to shake. What was she going to do? How could she escape?
"You can't escape," came a familiar voice.
"Kagura," Sango said with anger. "What am I doing here?"
"I don't have the slightest clue, taijiya." Kagura lit the lantern. She smiled cruelly at Sango. "But it is mostly likely very unpleasant."
"Like I haven't figured that one already…" Sango snorted. She was still dressed in her kimono and her hair was still damp, so not much time had passed. She glared at Kagura.
"Don't look at me like that, girl." Kagura smirked, "If I could let you leave, I would. You are of no concern to me. But Naraku wishes for your presence."
Sango didn't reply. She didn't have a chance too. Naraku stepped into the room and spoke, "Kagura, you're no longer needed. I will call for you when I want you."
"Yes master." Kagura said and bowed before leaving. Naraku turned to Sango, who glared at him with all the hatred she felt for him.
"Tsk, tsk… dear Sango…" Naraku grinned at her, "How do you like your new quarters?"
"I despise them. What do you want with me!? Tell me you bastard." Sango growled. She clutched the sheets with her hands and bit her bottom lip.
Naraku moved towards her. Sango began to back up against the wall when Naraku sat onto the bed. He smiled at her with a look that she was not familiar with. Why was he looking at her like that? That look… it… frightened her.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" She had meant for her voice to come out strong and defiant, but instead it had come out in a soft, frightened whisper. Naraku said nothing as he placed his finger to her lips. Her lips quivered under his touch and a delicious craving ran through him. He slowly used his hands to travel across her cheek and onto the base of her neck.
"Wh…what are you…" Sango's voice was so soft she wasn't even sure she had said anything at all. He moved closer to her, and she felt her heart begin to quicken. This wasn't happening… this could not be happening…
The moment Naraku pressed his lips against hers, Sango's instincts took control. She bit down, tearing his lips so that blood spewed into her mouth. She then shoved him with all her might.
"Get the hell away from me!" She cried, rolling off of the bed and onto the floor. She jumped to her feet and crouched into a fighting position. "Did you really think I was just going to LET you touch me, you sick bastard? You'll have to kill me before you ever put your hands on me again!"
Naraku's back was to her, and his whole body was shaking. Then he chuckled. "Sango… sweet girl… I was hoping you would make this easy, but I suppose that isn't in your being. You're too strong to go down without a fight… good though, I enjoy sparring with you."
"Sick… you're so sick… I'll kill you before…" Sango's words were cut off as Naraku moved quicker than her eyes could catch and blocked her from moving by pressing his body against hers, trapping her arms to her sides.
"This is going to be most satisfying…" Naraku purred, pressing his lips against Sango's neck. Her body tensed and she tried to move him, but he was much too powerful for her.
"Leave me alone!" Sango cried into his neck, her voice breaking. She could deal with youkais and lecherous monks, but not this… not this… Inuyasha slammed his fist into the wall for the third time. He and Miroku were both discussing what they should do. They had no leads, no way to find Naraku… and with Kagome gone, they couldn't search for jewel shards to track him…
"Damn it, I just don't understand what Naraku would want with Sango…" Inuyasha growled.
Miroku stared at the floor, "Last time he had wanted her to join him… you think that's the reason??"
"Hell I don't know! The bastard said something strange to me and I can't make sense of it!" Inuyasha grabbed his head and let out another growl.
"Well, what did he say? Maybe I can…" Miroku said quietly. He wasn't sure what had overcome him. It was a sort of deadly calmness. He knew overreacting and rushing after Sango with no plan of action would only get them both killed. But he'd be damned if he left Sango with Naraku for much longer…
"Ugh something about her being a woman before a warrior… like I didn't already know that! See, useless, isn't it???" Inuyasha growled.
Miroku's eyes widened, "Oh god no…"
"What?" Inuyasha turned to face Miroku, "What are you going on about? That clue isn't even a clue at all! Just Naraku trying to make us confused!"
"No… Inuyasha… I don't think so… I think… Naraku plans to… sleep with Sango…" Miroku choked out the words. His eyes felt watery, but he ignored the feeling.
"Sleep with her?!" Inuyasha shouted. "Are you positive??"
"That's the only…explanation for him saying that… Inuyasha we must find Sango before he lays his hands on her!" Miroku jumped to his feet. "Come on! We have to go…"
"Go!? Go where, Miroku?"
"After Sango! I can't stay here when I know what he plans to do to her! I just can't!" Miroku choked on his words and covered his eyes from Inuyasha's view.
Shippo came into the room, "What's going on? Have you two found out where Sango's at yet?"
"No Shippo…" Miroku said, after a few moments. Inuyasha was staring at Miroku with a surprised look. He'd never seen the houshi express any real, deep feelings for the taijiya… until that moment… Inuyasha may not be the wittiest or most perceptive guy around, but he certainly could tell there was underlying emotions in Miroku's words.
"You're right… let's go… come on Shippo, we're leaving. We'll head towards the spring, and see if we can find anything there…" Inuyasha said, resting a hand on testsusaiga.
"If I were you, I would head towards the mountains…" came a cool, feminine voice.
"Huh?" Shippo squeaked and darted toward Inuyasha as a shadow fell over him.
It was Kagura.
"Kagura!" Inuyasha growled. "Where's Sango at?"
"Unfortunately, I can not tell you… only give a lead… Naraku has already cast a spell on me from revealing the location of his castle… but I am able to tell you that… go to the mountains and you'll be on your way to finding your lovely companion." Kagura said.
"How can we trust you? This is probably some sort of trap!" Inuyasha growled.
"No… its not…. But you're right, you have no reason to trust me… all I can say is that I am not lying to you." Kagura bowed.
"Thank you." Miroku said softly. Kagura turned to leave, but Miroku spoke again, "Have you seen her?"
"I have."
"Can you speak to her?"
"Yes… but only when Naraku isn't around." Kagura said.
"Could you… just tell her that we'll be there as quickly as we can…"
"I will do that, houshi." Kagura said and she seemed to smile. "Good day." And then she left.
"I don't know Miroku, this seems a little out of character of Kagura…" Inuyasha said glancing at Miroku.
"I know… but I think she's telling the truth, Inuyasha…"
"Or maybe you just want to believe that she is…" Inuyasha mumbled. Shippo remained silent, staring at his two older companions. Tell me what you think!!!!