Warning: very, very gruesome beggining, skip it if you don't like blood and sucide! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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Chapter 1

The night was dark, so dark that you couldn't see your fingers if they were put right in front of your face. No moon was visible. No star appeared. But yet, a glimpse of light cut through the thick curtain of darkness, followed by the sound of dripping liquid. The droplets reached the gravel and immediately created a small pool of rose red. Tracing around the bumps of the uneven earth, the fresh blood edged through and started a path farther and farther away. Now as the twinkling knife was released from flesh, more liquid escaped and trailed down a pale arm, ruining yet another spot on the sinning ground. The weapon was raised upwards and found itself in a pair of thirsty lips. It tasted delicious. The combination of iron and spice was odd, yet addicting. Pain was now useless against the wanting for that delightful drink. Mouthfuls and mouthfuls were forced into the depth of an unfulfilled throat as the monster feasted on. Soon, her head became woozy, her knees were vibrating helplessly and her face was full of fright. An electrical shock rushed throughout her weak body, sending her to her knees and down onto the cold, unwelcoming dirt…

"Is she dead?"

"No, Lord Sesshomaru was nice enough to carry her here before her black blood ruins this precious land!"

"He should just have left her there. This woman needs to be burned to death!"

"I agree. But from the looks of her outfit, it is quite clear that she was a priestess…"

"Who cares if she's a priestess? If she is one, she wouldn't have drunk her own blood like a madman!"

"It seems like she had been through a lot, though that's about the only possible way to commit such a suicide."

"Don't feel one bit of pity for her! She's a disgusting human, a sinning wrench, a…"

The creature's voice was cut short as a figure appeared in front of the two. This new demon had magnificent sliver hair which hung dully down his back. His narrowed golden orbs pierced though the mere demons in front of him like dirt, a thrilling death glare. The edges of his thin lips twitched ever so slightly, making his servants shiver in fright. He was the perfect model for pride and power.

"I beg your pardon? Did I hear you scrums doubting this Sesshomaru's decisions?" Lord Sesshomaru questioned mercilessly.

"N…no, not at all m' lord!" the first demon stumbled out.

"I thought not, now, leave before I change my mind about sparing your pitiful lives," the Lord of the West ordered and smirked as the two idiots hurried away.

Now, he put his attention onto the priestess who was wrapped in thick bandages. He knew her very well indeed, perhaps too well. Stupid bitch! But, then again, when did a human ever display a sense of knowledge! The last time he had seen her, she smelt of bones and soil, but now as he stood before the cot, he could not smell the odor, but instead the demon lord's sensitive nose picked the sweet fragrance of roses with a bit of apple spice. How could have this been? Does this mean she was back to life?

Suddenly, the body shuddered and the priestess slowly opened her eyes. Her chocolate orbs circle the room, getting to know her surrounding. As they landed on Sesshomaru, they widened with fright.

"What in the seven hells?" Kikyou screamed and shot up, but was immediately forced down as a wave of pain filled her badly-shaped body.

"I suggest that you stay down, miko," the demon prince stated expressionlessly, his eyes hardening immediately.

"What on earth is going on? Why am I in bandages? Where am I?" the frightened girl asked.

"I have no time to answer your endless questions, woman. When you are freed of your pain, Rin shall explain all to you. Now, go back to sleep so we could get some peace and quiet here," Lord Sesshomaru replied plainly, though sarcasm was seeping through the hardness of his tone.

"Are you mocking me, demon? Just because I am out of my usual form does not give you the right to criticize me!" Kikyou snapped hotly.

"I was merely acknowledging the fact that you are in a very poor shape," Sesshomaru said smoothly. "So I bid you good night."

Then he exited the room, banging the high oak doors behind him. Also leaving a frustrated priestess to ponder over what had just happened.