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Chapter Five: Kagome's Choice

Kagome glanced around her, even though her arms were trapped in the hands of a demon. A cage was off to the side of the room. In it was someone with silver hair and a red kimono. It was InuYasha. Kagome wanted to cry out, but she kept silent until she was shoved in front of the Head Demon. "Hey!" she cried. "That is not very nice."

"Silence!" a voice boomed. Kagome slowly looked up at the demon. It was half ugly and half okay. "You must be the maiden that protects the jewel. Where is it?" Kagome felt around at her neck and found it was still hidden like it was when she left to find her friends.

"I don't know," Kagome stuttered, shaking. The demon aura was too strong for her.

"Place her in the cage with the others for now. I'm going to lunch and then, I shall decide what to do with the girl. She is lying though. She has the jewel with her. That stupid miko," the demon ordered. As he walked into another room, Kagome was tossed into the cage after Sango and Miroku. InuYasha rushed to her side as soon as the demon guards turned around.

"I thought I told you that you couldn't come," InuYasha scolded, checking her for any wounds.

"Remember when I said I understood?" Kagome asked. InuYasha looked at her.

"Hai."

"I lied. I didn't understand until Sango explained it to me when we met up," Kagome explained, looking away. "Sorry. I didn't understand why I couldn't come at all. I'm so sorry." Kagome began to cry. Then, she stopped. "Right now not the time for my tears. I am really sorry, InuYasha."

"I know. I helped Miroku and Sango escape so that if you followed after me, they would stop you. I forgive you." Kagome smiled a half smile. "You know that demon is the demon after you, witch."

"Hai. Don't call names, Dog Boy." Kagome slapped InuYasha. He glared at her. Kagome just giggled.

"What was that for?" InuYasha half yelled.

"For calling me a witch. I'm no witch. I'm just a miko. SIT BOY!" Kagome replied. InuYasha's rosary necklace reacted to Kagome's words and slammed him to the ground. He glanced at Kagome with angry eyes as she continued to giggle.

"Look who's the one acting like we just met." Kagome stopped giggling.

"Hey, who said you could release that part of a private conversion?" InuYasha sat up and laughed.

"Just kidding." Kagome narrowed her eyes at InuYasha. Sango and Miroku were in the corner acting like cowards. Soon, the demon came crashing back into the room. He was shaking his head and muttering about how lunch should be ready by now. He stopped muttering and sat down on his seat. He looked at the cage.

"Hello, prisoners. I am Ginta. I shall rule this land with or without the pretty maiden at my side," Ginta boomed, his strong aura hidden. Kagome and InuYasha separated away from each other. "Get her out of there!" The door of the cage opened and demons grabbed Kagome. They dragged her out of there.

"Release me, your ugliness," Kagome screamed, fighting to get free. The grips tightened and claws dug until blood dripped down from her arms.

"Release her. She is bleeding. We can't have a queen if she bleeds to death, now can we?" Ginta ordered. Kagome was shoved forward. She rubbed at her arms. The blood began to stop. She glanced at the cage.

'Kilala didn't come with us," Kagome thought. Then, an idea popped into her head. "Ginta, my demon friend has what I need to stop bleeding. May I call for her?" Kagome begged.

"Do you mean that Halfling in the cage?" Kagome shook her head.

"He is a special friend, but not the friend I'm talking about. This friend has things that will make sure I don't get an infection. You can release him, too, though," Kagome explained.

"Your special Halfling will not be released. Since you are bleeding and you say she has something to stop infection, you may call upon her. If she attacks me, my followers, or that cage, she will die," Ginta replied. Kagome nodded and stood up, looking toward the sky.

"Kilala! My first aid kit!" Kagome shouted. Sango's eyes widened. How could she call upon Kilala? Kilala came crashing down beside Kagome. "Thank you, Kilala." Kagome took the bag out of Kilala's mouth. Kagome sat down and bandaged her arms. All eyes were on her as she acted like she was in a world on her own. Kilala stayed in her vicious demon form and nudged Kagome when she was done. "Kilala, if you attack anything here, you will be killed. I wish it didn't come down to that, but it wasn't my orders. Just stay at my side at all times. I'll try to get close to the cage so that you can see Sango, ok?" Kagome whispered in Kilala's ear after standing up. Kilala purred in response. Kagome petted Kilala's head.

"Maiden, what is your name?" Ginta barked. Kagome jumped and turned around.

"I'm Kagome," Kagome snapped. "Not that it is very important to you. You disgust me." Everyone's eyes widened at Kagome's boldness.

"Why and how?" Ginta asked. He stood up from his seat. Kagome glared at him.

"Let's see. You're a perverted one. Can't you see that I can't allow you to rule the land with the jewel or even touch me?" Kagome answered. Everyone was still shocked. InuYasha, Sango, and Miroku turned their backs. They couldn't bear see what would happen to Kagome.

"Is this how I disgust you? How am I perverted?" Ginta asked, taking a step toward Kagome. Kilala jumped in front of Kagome.

"Let's see. Come near and I'll place an arrow there in your head. Trust me, it wouldn't be a regular arrow," Kagome warned, slinging an arrow in her bow. Apparently, they forgot to remove her bow and arrows. "Plus, Kilala can tear you to shreds within minutes." Ginta flinched. Then, he stood up taller.

"Oh, really." Then, Ginta laughed, causing the castle to shake. Kagome fell to her knees.

"Ouch!" she cried. She rubbed her now red knees. "Laughing is a danger to your health, your ugliness." Ginta stopped laughing.

"I see that you might collaborate, given the right threats," Ginta pondered, snapping his fingers. Demons went to the cage and pulled InuYasha, Sango, and Miroku out. Knifes were held to their necks. Kagome gasped and her face turned from bold to worry. "I was right. Now, you have probably figured out what I demand and what will happen if you refused." Kagome was silent.

"Monster! What kind of person would do that?" she cried, tears running down her face.

"Look at the brave warrior. Broken and crying," Ginta chuckled. "I may be a monster. Besides, I'm the kind of person that wants something and will do anything to get. Well, I'm not a person, but a strong demon. I'm stronger than Naraku." Kagome's eyes widened and she stopped crying. She wiped her face and beckoned for Kilala.

"Sorry, Kilala, I had a plan, but Ginta figured it out. He stopped it. Now, if I don't do what he says, our friends will die," Kagome whispered. Kilala nodded in understanding. "Ok, Ginta. I…" Kagome started, standing up. Her friends' eyes widen. Kagome could not do what she was about to, could she?

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a/n: I realize that Ginta is a stupid character, but he is a fat person and not so bright, so it is kind of funny. I guess only to me. WARNING: NOT ALL FAT PEOPLE ARE LIKE GINTA. Well, added note: destroying Ginta isn't the major problem…there is one that is deeper, but you must read on to find out. Thanks for the Reviews. See ya! - LadyKagome215