Hidden Powers of the Heart

By: Kawaichan

Chapter two

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Everything belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Boo.

A/N: How did my first chapter turn out? Well, I'm not much for chatting, so here you go!

Inuyasha's head shot up once again. Had he just heard Kagome? Wench was probably just mad at him. He would make it better another time. He returned his attention to Kikyo. They had moved to the base of a tree and were simply holding each other in silence. Kikyo looked up at Inuyasha with annoyance in her eyes. Her eyes began to glow slightly. Inuyasha looked into her eyes, and once more was lost in Kikyo's world. She smirked as her spell was renewed, and he was hers once more.

Sango jerked awake suddenly when she heard some scream. Miroku and Shippo were right behind her as she lurched out of the hut. In seconds, she was out of her kimono, revealing her taijia armor.

"That sounded just like Kagome!" Shippo yelled, as they sprinted in the direction of the sound. It had died away, and their fear grew with every step. It was full night by now, and the footing was treacherous. Stopping several times to regain their footing made each more frustrated.

"Wasn't Kagome supposed to be back by sunset?" Sango panted as they ran.

"Yes. And where is Inuyasha? Wasn't he going to wait for her at the well? Something is off here," Miroku responded.

Suddenly, they stopped in a small clearing where the full moon shone bright onto the ground. Everyone gasped at the sight that met their eyes. Blood was everywhere, and the ground was torn up in several places. Shippo yelled out when he spotted Kagome's big yellow bag laying on the edge of the clearing.

"It smells like Kagome's blood!" he wailed, "We have to find her!" Shippo desperately began sniffing for any trace of Kagome, but was unable to find where she went.

"We have to find her. We can search for her when the sun comes up, but right now, we need Inuyasha. He can track her scent better than anyone. Let's go back to the well, maybe Inuyasha is there waiting for her." Miroku said, trying his best to sound more sure than he actually was. They set off in silence, hearts pounding and their imaginations running wild.

Miroku was silently going over what they had seen in the clearing. From the looks of those marks on the ground and on the trees, wind was involved. That meant one thing, Kagura and Naraku were up to something, and that meant Kagome was in more danger than anyone knew. He sped up unconsciously in desperation.

Kagome was shoved awake as the feather landed. "Get up, girl. Naraku wants to see you," Kagura said, boredom plain in her voice.

Kagome groaned and looked around. Shock registered in her clouded eyes when she realized where she was. Naraku's castle. Her brain screamed for escape, but she couldn't make herself get up. Icy chills ran up her spine when she heard Kagura's laughter.

"Lets go, Naraku won't wait forever." Kagura said, and started walking away, leaving Kagome on the ground. She waved her fan in Kagome's direction. Tremendous winds began to pull at her slight form. It lifted her up, leaving her helpless, and she was whisked into the genkan. She struggled as hard as she could, but could not get the wind spell to release her. Desperation began to pull at her senses. Her panic and fear was so strong, something broke inside of her, and she suddenly glowed bright pink. The wind spell was thrown back at Kagura, and both women fell to the floor. Kagura Staggered to her feet and grabbed Kagome's shirt, yanking her up slightly

What did you DO! You ruined my wind spell! You horrible girl!" Kagura yelled to a dazed Kagome on the ground. She turned her head and yelled again, "Yukane, get over here and take her to Naraku!"

Shortly, a figure in samurai armor walked up to Kagura and bowed.

"Don't worry about that, just get her to Naraku." She snapped.

"Yes, Kagura." A deep voice replied. The sound of his voice stirred her memories. She looked up into his face and gasped
"Kohaku!" she croaked, "What have they done to you!" she asked, reaching out to him, her thoughts going immediately to Sango. She would be devastated if she saw him now.

"He is no longer Kohaku. Naraku gave Yukane here a gift. His strength rivals that of your precious Inuyasha. By the way, where was Inuyasha when I found you? I wonder if it had anything to do with a certain dead miko?" she asked with bright, mischievous eyes.

Kagome froze. She knew? How did she know that was what she was running from? And why didn't Inuyasha come after her? He always came after her! Even in her pain-filled daze, she felt something wasn't right. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt strong arms wrap around her frame. Yukane was picking her up, no doubt taking her to Naraku. "NO! Don't touch me!" she screamed and thrashed, but Yukane was too strong for her. He tightened his grip and lifted her up.

She continued to struggle, but her strength was leaving her, as was her will to fight all of this. She was becoming overwhelmed. Hopelessness seeped into her every fiber and replaced whatever strength she had left. She went limp in Yukane's arms. At least it was Kohaku who was delivering her to wherever it was she was going. For some reason, it was comforting. She knew him, no matter how hard the circumstances.

Yukane silently brought her through several rooms, the shojis magically opening for him and closing behind him. Finally, he stopped and lowered her to the ground. He stepped back and turned to go.

"Stay here, Yukane. I still require your assistance," Naraku's voice came from behind the screen. "How do you like my new helper, Kagome? Must be nice to see someone you know. Now, you will tell me what I want to know, or I will not hesitate to kill you."