A/N: Hey all! I was really bummed when I wrote the last chapter, so it probably wasn't as good as some of my other ones. Hopefully, this one will be much better. Anyways, here's chapter twelve. B.t.w. I'm so sorry about the long wait for an update. (Dude, I keep rhyming! I'm like Dr. Sues!)

The evil aura headed rapidly toward the hut in which Kagome lay. It seemed to be reaching into the very depths of her mind, pulling out all coherent thoughts. The miasma delimited her in a harsh mauve color that was unbeknownst to occupants of the dwelling, who were now soundly sleeping.

'What's going on?' Kagome thought urgently to herself. 'I can't control my body anymore. It feels like I'm not really here.' Kagome's body began to move out of the safe seclusion of the hut, toward the corrupt miasma. 'Stop! I don't want to go this way!'

InuYasha was bolting back toward the hut, having only the subconscious thought of protecting Kagome as he had always promised. The wickedness of the aura ahead seemed to be growing stronger with each beat of his heart. He inhaled sharply as he reached the clearing where Kaede's hut was, seeing Kagome walking toward the powerful miasma.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" he shouted at her as he rushed to step in front of her. "I'll take care of this! You get back inside!" His eyes widened as he felt her push him aside, continuing toward the miasma. InuYasha pulled her to him quickly. "What is wrong with you?" he asked her, fearing her strange behavior. "Is this some kind of twisted way to get back at me?"

Kagome remained silent, her eyes emotionless.

Naraku laughed from the center of the miasma, as he watched the two of them. His work was completed, for now. He had been able to force his way into Kagome's mind; he was now her controller, and would remain as such until InuYasha could free her from his grasp.

"Do not fear for her, InuYasha," Naraku said. "She is safe for the time being, but remember that if you leave her unaccompanied she will be in danger. Tonight is a perfect example. Now, I have the power to control her every movement. I could kill her at anytime, so it would be wise for you to watch her." The miasma vanished along with its tenant.

"Get back here you coward!" InuYasha yelled at the place where Naraku had previously been.

Kagome felt her body grow weak and she collapsed into InuYasha's arms. Her head was in severe pain from Naraku's control.

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InuYasha watched Kagome closely as she recuperated in the hut. He was still somewhat shaken up from earlier. He had been so afraid for Kagome. He stared as her eyes slowly fluttered open; she was regaining consciousness.

Kagome turned toward InuYasha, smiling weakly. "I'm sorry," she said. "I shouldn't have told you to leave. I still want you with me." She grabbed his hand, lacing her fingers with his, and squeezed reassuringly.

"What exactly happened back there?" InuYasha asked her, his brow furrowed, giving him a worried appearance.

"I don't really know. All I can remember is that I couldn't control myself no matter how much I tried. My body wouldn't respond to me, yet somehow I was still moving."

InuYasha glanced sideways, avoiding her stare. "Naraku said that he was possessing you," he told her. "I don't think you have anything to worry about, though." He hated lying to her, but he didn't think she needed anything to stress over. What Naraku had said still haunted him, however.

I could kill her at anytime

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(About 4 months later)

"SIT! SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT, SIT!"

"What the hell did I do?" InuYasha demanded after the subduing spell had worn off.

Kagome glared at him. "Don't act like you don't know!" she shrieked.

InuYasha sighed. He had been getting that a lot lately. Kagome was almost nine months pregnant now, and her mood never seemed to get better. He turned away from her and began to walk.

"SIT!"

He was once again pulled to the ground against his will.

"Don't walk away from me like that," Kagome told him.

"I'm sorry," InuYasha said halfheartedly. He grasped her hand and led her back to the hut, hoping to find someone else that would keep an eye on her for him. He'd had just about enough sits for one day.

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"The time is right, Naraku," Kikyo sneered at him. "You must go after her."

Naraku glared. "I know. I'll go soon, but first, we must lure InuYasha away."

The two watched Kagome closely in Kanna's mirror, knowing that soon she would be caught in the worst of situations.

'I told you to watch her, InuYasha,' Naraku thought to himself. 'Though, protection is a promise that you will not be able to keep for long. Kagome will soon be mine.'

A/N: So sorry for the short chapter. My sister is kicking my off the computer right now. I will update soon. I actually have something planned for the next chapter.