It was very windy. Sota's hair was being blown around by the wind, as was Kagura's. Sota peeked over the edge of the feather. There was a look of fear on his face. He hated heights. He bagan to sweat again. He quickly looked away and turned to face Kagura.

"Why are you doing this to me? What did I ever do to you?" asked Sota, sobbing.

Kagura rolled her eyes."Jeez, what a crybaby!" she thought, sighing. "Shut the hell up you little brat! Naraku must have some diabolical, devious scheme to use you to hurt Inuyasha and Kagome in one way or another" she said.

'But I'm just an innocent kid. Why would he--"

"—All the more reason to use you." Kagura interrupted. "Naraku loves to use the innocent to hurt those he hates." "Also so as to not sully his own hands" she thought to herself.

Sota looked up at her with tear filled eyes. "I hate you" he declared. "I will never cooperate and you can't make me!", a look of defiance on his face.

Kagura smiled. "I think you'll change your mind once we get there. Naraku has his ways of convincing those who defy him to cooperate and do as he wishes!"

Sota fell silent for a moment and stared at his hands, which were resting on his lap. "Please, just let me go home!"

"Out of the question! Besides, where we're going, it will be your new home!"

Sota swallowed hard, almost choking. "What's Naraku going to do to me?"

"That's for Naraku to know, and for you to find out." Replied Kagura. "Besides, it's a surprise. I don't think Naraku would appreciate it if I ruined it for you."

Sota gulped.

It did not take them long to reach the castle. Sota stared at the ground as the feather slowly and gently touched down on the ground. Kagura didn't waste any time. She immediately grabbed Sota by the hand and began to drag him along the ground. He fought her the whole way to the entrance in vain. He kept pulling backwards, but all his efforts did not change the pace. It only resulted in Kagura tightening her grip on his hand.

"Ow!" he screamed out in pain as he grabbed onto Kagura's hand to try to force her fingers to release him, but to no avail.

"Stop it, you little brat! Naraku does not like to be kept waiting, so be a good little boy, and come. Don't even think about Inuyasha coming to your rescue. I'm afraid that's impossible. He's dead!" she lied.

"I don't believe you! It can't be!" he screamed and began to cry. He kept resisting until Kagura tightened her grip even more, which forced Sota to fall to the ground in agony. He thought his hand would break. Kagura continued dragging him along the ground. Dirt was collecting all over Sota's new school clothes. Despite the pain, he still tried to resist. He whimpered in pain.

"You can choose to believe me, or not. I really don't give a damn. I'd show you his body, but I doubt you have the stomach to handle seeing something like that! Besides, he obviously would not have allowed me to kidnap you. That should be proof enough for you! Is it not in Inuyasha's character to fight to the death to protect those he cares for?"

"Oh, Inuyasha…" thought Sota, more tears welling up in his eyes. His vision was becoming blurry from all the tears. "Is it really true?" he began to believe Kagura. She was right. Inuyasha really would have fought to the death to ensure his safety. "Nobody knows where I am. Since only Inuyasha knew I was in this era, no one will be looking for me."

Kagura smiled. "Good, my plan's working perfectly. The kid is beginning to lose hope. Naraku will appreciate that" she thought.

The two of the entered the castle to find Naraku standing a few feet from the entrance. He stared at Kagura. He was making her feel uneasy. She looked away and pulled Sota in front of her and let go of him. Sota was forced to get up as she forced him towards Naraku. He then lost his balance and fell forwards on his hands and knees. He quickly sat up and took one look at Naraku. He screamed and tried to scoot himself backwards, away from Naraku, only to bump into Kagura. Naraku looked at him as though he were an insect.

"Here's the brat, Naraku," said Kagura.

"Hmph" replied Naraku. He then turned his attention to the terrified Sota.

"Do you know who I am?"

Sota looked away and did not respond.

Naraku smiled. "I see you have no manners. My name is Naraku." He cocked his head to the side. "Quite the little runt, aren't you?" he asked as he circled around Sota once. He stopped when he was in front of Sota again. "Oh, well, we shall soon see what my new incarnation thinks of you" he smiled evilly.

Sota gulped. He didn't like the sound of that.

Naraku paused. His smile widened, clearly enjoying the terror on Sota's face before he continued. "Has anyone told you how much pleasure it gives me to see pitiful humans in fear?"

Sota ingnored Naraku's comment. "I've heard nothing but bad things about you, Naraku!" said Sota, "What makes you think I'll do anything to help you?"

"Well, for one thing, I hold you captive."

"And another…?"

"You cannot escape! Don't even think of that dead half-breed's friends, or even Kagome coming to your rescue. They don't even know I have you in my grasp. Besides, no one can find us unless I allow it. Surely Inuyasha has informed you of this ability of mine!"

Sota stared at Naraku in defiance. "Shu..Shu... Shut u…u…up, you…you… ba…ba…bastard!" he stammered, shaking.

Naraku narrowed his eyes and stared Sota down. He had a look of infuriation on his face. He paused. "Who has taught you to speak like that? That worthless half-breed?"

"I, I, I've her, her, heard Inuyasha refer to you by th... tha... that." he swallowed hard.

"Shame on him, for teaching children such language. You need to show some respect! You probably don't even know what that means!" he shouted, as he slapped Sota across the face.

"Youch!" Sota cried as he rubbed his cheek. It was now hot and stinging with pain."

"Let that be a lesson to you. I am your master now!" He turned his face towards another doorway in the room. "Kohaku!"

Kohaku entered the room. He was dressed in his demon slayer's outfit. "Yes, Master Naraku." Sota looked at Kohaku. At first, he thought he would be able to talk him into helping him. He didn't look much older than himself. He then observed that Kohaku seemed to be in a daze of some kind, or even hypnotized. He quickly changed his mind. He wouldn't be able to help him. Sota began to sweat yet again.

"Take this brat to the dungeon. I shall implement my plan very soon."

Kohaku looked at Sota and nodded. "Yes, Master Naraku." He then grabbed Sota by the wrist and walked him out of the room. Sota tried to make Kohaku release his grip, but failed.

As soon as the two exited the room, Naraku turned his full attention to Kagura. He stared her down."You failed to kill Inuyasha. Remember, I know everything, so do not lie. A saimyosho has informed me of your failure."

Kagura looked away. "The coward escaped before I could finish him off. Besides, Sota believes him to be dead. He has begun to lose hope. That is what you ultimately wanted, isn't it?"

"Hmph!"

Naraku turned away and walked towards the dungeon. Kohaku had just finished locking Sota up in a cell. Naraku looked at Sota, and then to Kohaku. "Leave us!"

Kohaku nodded and walked away.

Naraku walked up to the barred cell and turned his full attention to Sota, who was sitting in the middle of the cell. It was a bare and empty cell with stone flooring. His face was buried in his knees, and he was sobbing.

When Sota sensed he was being stared at, he lifted his head and stared back. "Inuyasha can't be dead!" He sniffed and rubbed his sleeve against his nose.

"Heh, heh, heh. You can choose to believe that if you wish, if it gives you but a small shred of hope" he paused and smiled. "And if he has not yet perished, he soon will…" he shouted, then paused for a moment, clearly enjoying Sota's terrified expression. Sota began to shake his head in disbelief as Naraku continued.

Naraku had lowered his voice to but a whisper, just loud enough for Sota to hear the rest…

"By your hands…"

A/N: So what do you think? Please review let me know.