Hello again, everyone! This here is chapter 6 of Cold Heart, proabaly the only fic where Kagome is kidnapped by Sesshoumaru, yet they don't hook up! Now, then, I'd like to thank both of my wonderful reviewers!

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A huge thanks to both of you! I'm glad that you reviewed! If only more people would do that... Oh well! Now, on to my disclaimer!

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Akana: No, don't own Inuyasha, sorry all!
Leiko: ... That's it? No super hyper-ness or anything?
Akana: Well, I would, but... I'M KIND OF BUSY AT THE MOMENT!
Leiko: Oh yeah... Forgot...
Akana: How could you forget? We're BOTH being chased by Fluffy right now! ... Did I... just... say...
Leiko: Idiot! He's even madder now! 'dodges a green whip'
Akana: Let's just pray he doesn't go doggy on us...
Leiko: Amen to that!

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Poor Akana and Leiko... Wait a minute, they're me! Which means that I'm the one running from Sesshoumaru! Gah, I'm so confused... Gomen, Sesshoumaru-sama! I honestly didn't mean to insult your pride at all! Please don't kill me! Now, to my readers, please read and enjoy and please, please, PLEASE, review! Reviews are what keep me going from day to day... And I really need them right about now if I'm going to keep running!

Chapter 6, Fighting for Kagome

When Jaken awoke, he was started to find Rin staring at him. He squawked and jumped up hurriedly, pointing an accusing finger at her. "Don't scare me like that, Rin!" he yelled.

"Gomen," she said innocently, "but I was waiting for you to wake up so I could ask you why that girl is here." She looked over her shoulder at Kagome, who still hadn't reacted to anything that had been going on. It seemed that she was lost in her own little world, which she sort of was; caught up in thoughts of the others and questions that wouldn't leave her be.

"Eh?" What's she talking about? he wondered as he peered around Ah-Un. He let out a cry of surprise and fell back when he saw her. What? Why is that wench here?

Kagome was snapped out of her thoughts finally by the echoing sound. She looked over vaguely and just barely stopped herself from sighing. Just what I didn't need... she thought. The stupid imp's now awake! Who knows what kind of problems he'll bring?

"L-Lord Sesshoumaru," Jaken stuttered in shock and surprise, "w-why's she here?" Receiving no answer, he turned to Kagome. "Why on earth are you here?"

Kagome sighed. "I'd tell you if I knew," she mumbled under her breath. Her mind was asking the exact same question over and over, ybut she had yet to obtain an answer. How would she know that she was to be used in a plot to take Tetsusaiga? How would anyone but the creator of the plan, Lord Fluffy -- I mean, Sesshoumaru -- know? They wouldn't, for no one was capable of reading the lord's thoughts.

Rin, quickly figuring out that Jaken didn't know the answer to her question, walked over to Kagome in an effort to be friendly. She figured that perhaps Kagome was simply a guest of her lord's or something to that effect and decided to be kind to her. "Hello," she said. "I'm Rin!" She gave a nice smile, one that would invoke warmth in nearly anyone's heart.

Kagome couldn't help but smile back. "Hello, Rin-chan," she replied happily. "I'm Kagome. Pleased to meet you."

Rin's smile of nice-ness turned to one of glee. "Would you like to go pick flowers with Rin?" she asked her new friend and possible playmate. "Rin knows the best places for the most beautiful flowers!"

"Alright," she said, forgetting her worries and questions for the moment. She stood, her raven hair cascading down her back. Suddenly, a memory of earlier came to mind. "Are you sure it's safe, though?" she asked uncertainly. "There are demons in the forest, you know."

"I know!" she responded, nodding for emphasis. "That's why Jaken-sama and Ah-Unare coming with us!" She turned toJaken with that pleasantsmile of hers.

Jaken opened his mouth to protest, but caught a quick glare from Sesshoumaru and instead sighed resignedly. He knew that if he didn't go, he'd anger his lord. And if he let anything happen to Rin... Well, let's just say that there probably wouldn't be a second chance for him.

Kagome was about as excited as he at the prospect of him coming along. She couldn't say no to Rin, though. "Then lead the way!" she said cheerfully, following Rin out of the cave with Ah-Un following, Jaken trudging behind and grumbling all the while.

Inuyasha willed himself to continue. His legs were throbbing in protest to his constant running, but he kept on anyway. He was determined to find Kagome no matter what. He'd keep running forever if he had to, just to make sure she was okay and unharmed. If she was hurt at all, Inuyasha's full wrath would be unleashed; a wrath that even Sesshoumaru would be hard put to fight.

Kirara, too, was tiring. She was running on the ground now, too tired even to fly. She was pushing herself to her limit, as was Inuyasha. She continued following him, though, not wanting to give up on her friend and wanting to make sure she was safe and sound.

Miroku, Sango, and Shippou were just as determined to find her. Had they been on the ground and running, they would've gone way beyond their limits now, yet still would've kept going. They wanted desperately for Kagome to be returned to them.

Inuyasha burst through a thin layer of trees, and was momentarily lost to the others' site. Kirara burst through those same trees moments later, feeling the branches scrape against her fur, and stopped just in time to avoid a collision with Inuyasha.

They were in a clearing. The sun was shining brightly on them. There were flowers all about their feet. A young girl's giggle rose from the other side of the clearing. The young girl was picking flowers and happily turning them into chains. There was an imp and a two-headed dragonwith her. A school girl was sitting on a rock, watching her.

"K-Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled, running to her frantically. Elation spread through him as she turned her face in his direction and noticed him. Joy swept over his body, giving him extra speed, it seemed.

Kagome was feeling that verysame joy. Relief washed over her at the sight of her friends, and she momentarily forgot about all her worries and concerns dealing with a certain arrogant lord. She sprang from her rock and ran towards him, either ignoring or not even hearing Jaken's protests. She was too happy and carefree to notice, anyway.

The feeling was short-lived.

Sesshoumaru suddenly stood in Inuyasha's way. His robes swished a little, a sign that he'd run there. In truth, he'd been watching from the trees; he'd known that Inuyasha was on his way and would soon show up. He had been counting on it. Now was the time he'd make his demands.

"Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha spat out, as if the very name tasted bad in his mouth. "Get out of my way! I'm taking back Kagome!"

"There is but one way for you to get her back," he responded calmly and coldly. "You must hand over Tetsusaiga."

"Or I could just kill you!" Inuyasha snarled. He ran at Sesshoumaru, pulling his sword from its sheath as he went. He then swung it vertically, jumping up in the air and using the extra force of gravity to aid him in his attempt. He missed, of course; Sesshoumaru had predicted such a rash and forward attack and had jumped to the side to avoid injury. He simply watched as Inuyasha glared at him murderously from the small crater he'd created.

Inuyasha growled furiously and ran at Sesshoumaru once again.The half breednever learned. There was a brief repeat of what'd just happened, and then Inuyasha got a better idea. "Wind Scar!" he yelled, sweeping his sword horizontally. Beams of light shot out towards Sesshoumaru, who simply drew Toukijin. He created a blue blast that collided with and pushed back Inuyasha's Wind Scar. Inuyasha, instead of becoming surprised, smirked. "I was just waiting for that! Backlash Wave!"

Who would ever suspect that Inuyasha could come up with a plan? Sesshoumaru didn't, but he acted quickly enough. In the blink of an eye, Toukijin was back in his belt and Tenseiga was in his hand. When the dust finally cleared, everyone saw one last thing; Sesshoumaru, carrying Kagome and flying with Ah-Un, carrying Rin and Jaken, next to him. He sent one last blast with Toukijin towards Inuyasha, slamming him against a tree, before disappearing from the group's sight.

Sango, Miroku, and Shippou all ran to Inuyasha. He was knocked out cold, and Kagome was gone yet again.

I'm evil... Won't you review in the hopes that next chapter will come sooner?