"Putting the Damage On"
Chapter 05 :: "Sickened Desire"
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Author's Note: Ehh. Sorry everyone for keeping you waiting so long. My modem on my computer is broken, so I had to upload these chapters unto another computer. But! I've got three chapters coming in a row so that should make you a little happy! Enjoy!
Warnings: Rape and Violence. Beware
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha!
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Sango wrapped her arms around her knees as she sat in the corner of her 'prison'. She stared at the knife lying on the floor in front of her. If Kikyo had been right, then it would only serve to pleasure Naraku… but... she would not allow herself to be violated with out putting up a fight.
"I feel so helpless…" Sango whispered aloud. She picked the knife up and placed it back into the sleeve of her kimono. Maybe in his rage at having been stabbed, he'd kill her with it and end this hell…
A coward's thought.
Sango bit back the serge of tears that threatened to fall down her cheeks. Her stomach twisted with sick shame. In a few minutes, he'd come to her and she'd be powerless to stop him. Powerless.
Sango's heart skipped a beat when she heard soft footsteps making their way towards her prison. The door slid open and Naraku stood in its place. His eyes surveyed the room until they landed on her. A twisted smile spread across his face.
"Sango." He said simply. He walked towards her, his eyes only leaving her face for the moment he took to travel down her body. "Come to me."
"Never…" Sango whispered, her body beginning to shake the closer he got to her. She could feel her heart in her chest, pounding against her flesh. He stopped in front of her, lowering himself to his knees and placed one hand on her arm, tracing his fingers back and forth in a circular motion.
Her skin crawled at his touch and she shut her eyes and looked away.
"Look at me."
Sango did not. She couldn't.
"Look at me!" Naraku demanded. He narrowed his eyes and grabbed her chin. He jerked her face until their noses barely touched. "You will do as I say, girl."
Sango let out a little sob, tears coming to her face. She had told herself that she would not cry, but it was beyond her control. Naraku seemed… startled for a moment, before moving his thumb to wipe one of her tears away.
"Don't cry. A warrior doesn't cry, Sango." He snickered slightly.
"You're a monster…" She said in a shaky voice. She pushed him away, knocking him back on his butt. Naraku grinned.
"There's the woman I know. Not some weakling in a corner."
"Bastard," She cursed, as Naraku knocked her out from under her feet. She fell forward into his arms, and her body convulsed once before she began to shake violently.
"Your body betrays you Sango." Naraku whispered in her ear, his arms locked tightly around her.
"Let me go." She growled, her hand reaching to her sleeve. Naraku chuckled, unaware of her actions.
"Oh no Sango, I don't think I will."
Sango grasped the knife and in one quick motion, stabbed him in the back. Naraku's eyes widened, and his laughter died away. Sango pushed herself away from him, and landed one solid punch on his cheek.
Naraku growled and got to his feet. He grabbed Sango by the arms and slammed her against the wall. "Sneaky little whore," He said, his eyes burning with… passion?
Sango let out a little cry as he slung her to the floor. Her head hit the bedside and she rolled onto her back, holding her temple as warm blood spewed into the palm of her hand.
"Now look what you made me do." He chuckled, pulling the knife from his back. He held it out in front of him, before tossing it away. "I must say, you surprised me. But you won't get so lucky again."
"Go… to… hell…" Sango managed out through the throbbing pain in her head.
Naraku chuckled before making his way towards her once again. He stood above her, removing his shirt. He smiled, "You're going to pay for this, taijiya."
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Kagura picked Sango's unconscious body up from the floor and placed the taijiya on the bed. She let out a little sigh, covering the bruised and broken body with a blanket. Injecting some healing medicine into the taijiya, Kagura took her leave of the woman. Naraku had been angry when he left, obviously because Sango had indeed stabbed the bastard. Kagura traveled to the gardens and stared out into the distance. Inuyasha and the houshi should be entering the forest now and on their way to the mountains. But what clue should she give them next? And would it even be wise? Risking her neck for her enemy was foolish, but she did not wish to ever have to hear the girl's cries of pain again.
"I suppose I can tell them to continue westward… that should keep them traveling in the right direction…" Kagura whispered to herself, placing one delicate hand under her chin. Kagura was startled when she noticed the presence of Kohaku beside her.
"Kohaku. What is it?" Kagura asked, an oddly gentle look coming over her face. Naraku had placed the young taijiya into her care, and at first he had been a nuisance, but now she felt oddly protective of the young man who never smiled.
He stared at her in silence, his eyes betraying nothing. "Kagura. Master Naraku wishes to see you." The boy's voice was as empty as his eyes, and Kagura nodded. He turned then and walked away. She watched him go before making her way to Naraku's chambers.
"You called for me?" She asked, stepping inside. Naraku was sitting in the corner, having wrapped a bandage around his chest, stopping the blood flow. He looked at Kagura for a moment, before narrowing his eyes.
"Something very interesting happened today."
"Really, my lord?" Kagura asked dully.
"Yes. Somehow the taijiya gained a kitchen knife. Surely you had no idea, Kagura?" Naraku's penetrating gaze made Kagura feel a little nervous, but she straightened her back and raised one eye brow.
"Of course not, Naraku." She said, crossing her arms. "I admit I did not pay much attention to her, however."
"See that you do from now on. If another incident like this occurs, I will be forced to punish you. Now. Send a force of youkai to Inuyasha. I have news that he and the houshi are head towards the mountains. Strange that they should have guessed the right way to go, hmm Kagura?"
"Strange indeed, my lord." Kagura bowed and turned to leave, "I will do as you ask." And then she was gone.
Naraku watched her leave and then looked towards the small jar the contained Kagura's heart. From the beginning she had been a problem, but she had proved that she was carefully loyal and powerful. He was not quite ready to dispose of her yet, so he would wait to rid himself of her. He was aware that she had known of the knife, and he had a feeling that she had told Inuyasha and his foolish companion which way to go. But, her small acts of insolence where making things a bit more interesting, so for now she would live.
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Inuyasha let out an angry growl, glaring ahead of him. They'd been traveling through the damned forest for two days and Kagura had not yet given them another clue. They'd be on the mountain range by night fall, and then which way? Miroku was walking behind him, a silent, solemn expression on the houshi's face. Shippo was unusually silent, obviously sensing the anger in both Inuyasha and Miroku.
A screech made both men turn towards the sky. "I feel demonic energy closing in on us, Inuyasha." Miroku said. His body tensed slightly, preparing for a fight.
"And I can smell the wind sorceress."
Within a moment, Kagura landed before them. Her eyes crinkled in amusement, "You were both wise to listen to me. Now, once you get to the mountain range, continue westward." Her fan opened, covering all but her eyes, "I'll be leaving a little gift of Naraku's of course."
Inuyasha narrowed his eyes as he saw the horde of youkai behind Kagura. "We appreciate it," He snorted, unsheathing testsusaiga. Miroku gripped the beads surrounding his right hand.
"Don't get yourselves killed." Kagura said before making her departure. She flew back towards the castle, her eyes narrowed.
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Sango stared at the wall, her body trembling. She had regained consciousness and found that her body was completely healed, once again. She didn't feel anything at this recognition. She didn't even feel sorrow, or anger, or pain, or anything. Her eyes were dry, and her mind blank. A strange, detached feeling had come over her. All the rage from before had vanished, leaving her empty. She moved a shaky hand through her tangled hair, crisp with dried blood. Her blood. His blood. Their blood. A disgusted look came over her face, and she willed herself to stand and move towards the basin of water in her room. She dunked her head into the clear water, running her hands through her hair. The water was turning a dull red, and her kimono was becoming stained. Sango began to sob, a little thankful that the tears came. She slipped to her knees, clutching the rim of basin, her whole body racked with her sobs. Then the bile rose in her throat, and she vomited all over the floor.
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Kikyo stood outside of the taijiya's room, listening to the grief-stricken sobs. The miko then stepped into the room. She looked at Sango's form, lying on the floor, shaking. She took notice of the blood stained water in the basin, and the vomit on the floor. The taijiya did not see her, though her eyes were opened. Kikyo went to her knees and lifted the girls head onto her lap. The miko began to run a clean rag over Sango's hair, wiping the bloody water and tears from the girl's face. She looked down at Sango when the girl stopped sobbing, and was silent.
Kikyo placed the rag beside her and lifted Sango with all her strength onto the bed. The silent miko then covered the girl with a blanket and turned to the dirty water and vomit.
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Awww! Kikyo's being nice! I like Kikyo. D
Er. Anyway… there ya go! The fifth chapter! Sorry it took so long!