Putting the Damage On

Chapter 06 :: Kohaku and Sango

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Author's Note: The sixth chapter! Enjoy it please and review!!! Hehe

Warnings: Same as always.

Disclaimers: I do not own Inuyasha.

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Naraku opened the door to the taijiya's room and found the girl sleeping. There was a slight stench of vomit in the room, mixed with scent of dirt and bones, Kikyo. The miko must have been in the room not long ago. Naraku walked to the bed, and sat beside it. The expression on the taijiya's face was pained, even in her sleep. He placed hand on her cheek, feeling the skin beneath his hand tense and shiver. The reaction made him feel… different. Almost angry. He dismissed it, and stood to leave. He would not visit her tonight. Naraku left the room, a little unsure of himself.

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Kagura blinked when she saw Naraku pass by her with a perplexed expression on his face. She had never seen him look that way. It surprised her so much she stopped walking and turned to watch his retreating form. With a blink, she continued on her way. It was about time for the taijiya to eat something, and she had to do her duties. Kagura entered the small room to find the taijiya shivering in her sleep. With a quick shake, her eyes snapped open.

"Kagura?" she asked quietly, blinking once, twice, before sitting up. She stared sadly at Kagura for a moment and then sighed, her face twisting up in sadness, "I'm sorry…"

Kagura blinked, "What?"

"I…" The taijiya lowered her voice, "only got him once…"

Kagura's eyes widened, and she understood. From her actions and completely pained expression, Naraku had not been amused by being stabbed. He must have brutally used her worse than ever before. Kagura looked at Sango with sympathy, one of the first times in her life that Kagura had ever felt that emotion. She sat down beside Sango and stared ahead.

"Inuyasha and the houshi are on their way, Sango." Kagura said quietly. "I've been dropping hints to your location. They'll get here eventually…" She looked at the taijiya, who was staring at her with wide, tear filled eyes. Kagura was taken a back when Sango fell into her arms and started to sob. Kagura awkwardly patted her head, unsure of herself.

"Th-thank you…" Sango gritted out, her voice trembling.

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They ate in silence, and then Kagura led Sango to the gardens, the only place in the entire castle that was beautiful still. Sango sat down, a little comforted by the sun's warm touch and the wind on her face. She looked at Kagura, who remained standing.

"Kagura…" Sango began, but then she stopped. Kagura looked at her, raising a questioning eye brow.

"Do… you ever see… Kohaku?" Sango's voice was pained, even more so that before. "I… want to see him… if that's possible…"

Kagura nodded, "Alright. I can go get him if you like… but I don't think you'll feel comforted."

Sango was silent and then she nodded, "Still… I'd like to see him."

Kagura walked away without a word, leaving Sango alone. Sango stared, her eyes transfixed on a butterfly that flew around the flowers. "Go… go from here…" she whispered, tears brimming in her eyes. The butterfly danced around the flowers once more, before lifting into the sky and departing the garden. And Sango felt envious.

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Kagura found Kohaku sitting in the room that Naraku had given him. The young taijiya was staring blankly at nothing. "Kohaku. Come with me." He looked up at Kagura and nodded, standing to his feet. He followed behind her until they came upon Sango, who turned the instant they were in seeing range. Her eyes widened at Kohaku.

"Koh…" Her voice cracked, "Kohaku?"

He stared at her, and walked forward. He sat beside her and said nothing. Kagura stayed away, but remained where she could still see them.

"Do you remember me at all, Kohaku?" Sango said after a few minutes of silence.

Kohaku turned to her, "No."

Sango stared at his expressionless face before turning away, "I see… then… could you just stay with me for a while?"

He nodded, not completely sure why this strange woman wanted his company. But he felt slightly drawn to her, so he stayed. Kagura turned from the scene and walked away.

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"Kagura?" it was Naraku. He was stepping out of one of the many rooms of the castle as she was passing by, "Where is Kohaku?"

Kagura's face went blank, "With the taijiya." She answered honestly. Naraku raised his eye brows and blinked.

"I did not give you leave to allow them to see each other." Naraku stated.

"You also didn't tell me that they couldn't, my lord." Kagura said, venom in her voice, "So I didn't think it would be a problem."

Naraku raised his hand and smacked Kagura across the face. The sorceress hit the ground hard, blood running down her busted lip. "From this moment on, do not do anything without my permission. I believe I've been too lenient on you, Kagura."

Kagura said nothing, she didn't even look at him. Naraku walked passed her and just before he turned the corner, he said, "Where are they?"

"In the garden," Kagura spat, remaining on the ground. Naraku nodded and disappeared around the corner.

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He came upon them, sitting side by side, not speaking. Kohaku turned in his direction, sensing his master.

"Sango. You will not see your brother any more." Naraku grounded out, furious that Kagura had been so insolent. He did not wish to have to drag her away from Kohaku and see that… expression on her face again.

Sango's eyes widened as she looked at him, "Please… don't take him from me again…" Her voice was so quiet that he stepped closer to hear her.

"And you expect me to reward you for the other night?" Naraku walked to her and grabbed her shoulder, yanking Sango to her feet. He placed both hands on either side on her shoulders and slammed her into the wall. Sango let out a little cry of pain, and Kohaku watched in detached silence. "You are a foolish girl. Until you start obeying me in everyway, taijiya, you will not see him. And if another night occurs like the last one, I will make sure to kill him before your very eyes. Now, go to your room before I get very angry and do just that." Naraku was so close that their noses were touching. Sango stared him in the eyes before slowly nodding. Naraku flung her to the ground with an angry growl. "Go Kohaku. Leave us now."

Once Kohaku was gone, Naraku leaned down to be eye level with Sango. "Why must you continually make me hurt you?"

She stared at him in shocked silence, the odd tone he had used to address her just then left her unable to speak. A tear slid down her cheek and Naraku gently brushed it away. "Answer me."

"I…" Sango choked on her words and looked away, unable to say anything at all. The gut wrenching pain inside of her exploded then and she covered her face with her hands. Naraku stared at her, at a loss for words. He then lifted her into his arms and carried her back to her room.

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Uh oh.

Just what the hell is going on with Naraku?

Review please!