1Sorry that it took so long to update. I left town momentarily and when I got back I was just too tired to try and write anything. Terribly sorry for the delay. Enjoy!

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Chapter two: Marrying who!

"Sesshomaru, what are you doing-"

"Do not speak." Sesshomaru walked closer until their faces were merely inches apart. Kagura's heart melted as she stared into Sesshomaru's golden depths. And to her surprise he held her gaze. They held this fiery gaze until one of them spoke.

"Why are you here?" Kagura asked, her voice only a whisper.

"I came to see what it is about you that captivated my every thought."

Kagura's heart raced. So he has been thinking of me. Before she had a chance to process her thoughts she felt warm lips covering her own enveloping her body in this warmth that was new to her senses. She felt his tongue rub against her lips, and she readily opened her mouth to accept him. Tongues intertwined, arms around neck, hands on waist, breathing erratic. They we're tangled together in an embrace when there was a knock at the door.

Kagura opened her eyes and looked into Sesshomaru's. They were slightly closed as if he were still in a trance. Then he opened them wide and looked into hers deeply. Kagura had to contain her gasp. Emotion was momentarily present within them before it faded and his cold stare took over again.

"Sesshomaru I must-"

"I know. I shall be waiting here."

"Lady Kagura, your father wishes to see you in his chambers." Nomeko said shaking Kagura from her dream.

"Yes, Nomeko," Kagura responded breathlessly.

"Are you okay, Lady Kagura?"

"Yes, I'm fine. Tell Naraku I'll be there momentarily." What is wrong with me? Now I'm having visions of him.

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Kagura stepped into the darkened room cautiously, her crimson eyes searching for him. "Naraku?"

No response.

"Naraku?"

Silence.

"Naraku, are you in here?"

"Ay, Kagura. I am here." Just as his voice called out to her a dim light began to emit from the direction of the voice. He had lit a small candle.

"You wished to speak to me?"

"Yes, indeed. We have found someone else for you to marry."

Kagura sighed inwardly. She wished to marry the youkai that invaded her thoughts and dreams. Not some person that she'd never even heard of.

"You are to marry the younger prince of the northern lands."

Naraku's words did not meet Kagura's ears. Sesshomaru once again had invaded her thoughts. She smiled absentmindedly recalling her dream.

"So this pleases you?"

Kagura snapped out of her daydream. "Does what please me?"

"That you are to marry the younger prince of the northern lands."

"The younger prince? Be he's like eleven!" Kagura yelled.

"Lower your tone."

Kagura checked herself remembering that this was the same heartless Naraku she was talking to. In her eyes, he hadn't changed a bit.

"I cannot marry him. He's not even of age just yet. Why can Kanna marry him?"

"Kanna does not have to marry. It is you that has to marry." Naraku replied, his tone cold.

Of course his favorite doesn't have to marry anyone. She can stay in the castle as long as she wishes. Kagura's emotions must have showed in her face because Naraku frowned and asked,

"Does it bother you that I choose not to marry off Kanna?"

"No, Naraku." Kagura said lowering her head to hide her glare.

"Then you are dismissed."

Who does he think he is dismissing me as if I am still his servant. Kagura laughed inwardly. I am still his servant. I just have more freedom to roam now.

Kagura sat on her bed, sorting through her thoughts. Life hadn't been thatmuch better for her. She didn't understand why but Kanna seemed to be Naraku's favorite. It was like she could do no wrong in his eyes. Was she truly that much of an abomination? She closed her eyes, willing the tears not to spill. I cannot stay here. I will not be used by Naraku any longer. I will leave this castle at once. In the morning I shall depart.

Sesshomaru squinted his eyes as the sun violently shined on him, reflecting of his armor. Not being able to continue his journey in the sky, he slowly descended to the ground deciding to walk until the sun disappeared. As Sesshomaru walked he kept asking himself why he was going to see this woman when he knew that it would eventually put him in a place that he didn't belong. He would end up getting himself involved in something that had absolutely nothing to do with him. Knowing the consequences he continued to journey towards Naraku's castle. He'd gotten pretty far in a short amount of time. He was only two villages away from the castle. Only two villages away from that woman..That damned woman who kept him from sleeping at night. Those crimson eyes the pierced through him. Sesshomaru shook these thoughts from his mind. He could not allow her to distract him. Not right now. He continued to walk, he would find out why this woman intrigued him so.

Kagura awakened with the sun in her eyes. She rose from her bed, and yawned. Today is the day. I shall leave this wretched castle. There should be no reason for Naraku to stop me. He wants to get rid of me so badly. Kagura thought to herself, packing a few kimonos away. She showered and put on a fresh kimono. It was black with pink sakura flowers that looked nearly real. She pulled her hair from the tight bun and allowed it to flow freely. This simple act made her heart flutter. She had never worn her hair down per Naraku's wishes. But now she didn't care what anyone else said. She would live the way she felt free. She would stop with the etiquette that she'd been taught over the past year..she would be herself, and if anyone didn't like it they could bite her for all she cared. She smiled at herself in the mirror.

"I will run my life for now on." Kagura picked up her clothes and left out the window silently her feather carrying her away.

"What do you mean she's not here!" Naraku fumed, anger seeping from his words.

"I mean lady Kagura has vanished without a trace."

So she dare defy me after all of this time? I knew she would pull a stunt such as this. He cursed himself. He no longer held her heart. He had given her the freedom in hopes that she would learn to trust him. But he would not allow her to escape his grasp. She would not make a mockery of him. She would

return to him, be it dead or alive.

"Master Naraku, someone is here to see you."

"Who is it!" Naraku asked gruffly. He was not in the mood for visitors. "Tell them to go away."

"But-"

"Naraku."

He immediately recognized the toneless voice. "Ah, Sesshomaru. What brings you to these lands?"

Short, I know. Sorry, sorry. But I needed to stop it here. Please review me!