Her long slender legs carried her body around town as her feet prodded softly against the side walk. Accustomed to being stared at but not really noticed, she felt a wave of shock as she realized that there had been a man following her ever since her decent off the subway tram to the underground mall near the narrow hall ways. His intent was unknown, but it was obvious that he was eyeing her and noticed she was there, instead of staring blindly without recognition. It made her body tremble as she stopped and watched out of the corner of her eye to see him cautiously stop along with her, acting preoccupied with a rack of magazines at the Yurindo book store.

She continued walking forward down the walk way and slipped silently into a small crafts store, watching as he put down the Current Japanese Soap Opera magazine and headed towards her final destination. He treaded the ground over to her side of the store and stood nearby her analyzing the figurines of cute little creatures that looked innocent, but were dangerous on their TV shows in which they were based from.

"So when are you going to speak to me? Or do you wish to follow me longer in silence?" She turned towards him and watched his facial features stay hardened and determined as he thought over her words.

"Basking in your presence is far better than your words. It seems a voice gains it's edge and coldness after years of isolation."

She grimaced at him. "You look oddly familiar, and yet I can't place your face with anyone I've ever known before…"

He stepped towards her and held out his hand. "Nice to see you, Akikyo. I never suspected to find you in a subway. I was actually seeking to find you at a dignified store… But I guess expecting too much of you is not the right path to venture…"

She simply stared at him.

"What might your name be, young man?"

"Sesshoumaru. I'm sure you know me very well, miss."

She gasped in acknowledgement and threw her arms around his neck.

"How happy I am to see you! I missed you Sesshoumaru, darling!"

He smiled some what and pulled away from her.

"We shouldn't give people the wrong idea, Akikyo. Remember, we are both neglected parts of the society as it is." His face faltered for one millisecond, which was long enough for the young, observant woman to notice.

"What is your real reasoning for stalking me? It obviously wasn't for the reunion."

He nodded.

"Your daughter seems to have lost all faith. Her foster parents… They recently passed away. She's alone in the dreaded orphanage once again. She was abused there once… but I couldn't save her without being questioned… that's why I sent that kind family to her. And they loved her, Akikyo, just as you would have! But what has she now other than my brother protecting her? Akikyo, she needs love. Any kind of love, just give it to her if you wish to see your daughter alive."

Akikyo nodded in response to his words.

"I may have a cold voice, but I have not yet lost my heart. I still want her happy… So tell me how to get her love without confronting her… I don't think she'd like me after the rumors."

"You're correct. She seeks to destroy you. But I sense she likes my brother at least a little bit. Get them together as best as you can.. maybe that would help."

She laughed lightly and brushed the bangs out of his face.

"I won't help my daughter into a relationship of the sorts…"

"Please? It would not only make her happy, it would get InuYasha off my back. If he was with her always, he wouldn't say anything to me ever again, and that's exactly how I want it! Please get them liking each other, if not loving."

"My daughter isn't going to fall in love…"

"I know… But my brother will, and he can convince her of anything soon enough. He has her wrapped around his finger, some what."

She snorted.

"My daughter takes after me. She wouldn't bow down to any man for anything."

"He loves her already. He doesn't ask her to. He wants to help her… I hate him being so honorable… But it's true… So help them both for the sake of my weakening back! Get InuYasha occupied!"

Akikyo was being commanded by a man that never showed emotions, and couldn't help but feel warmed to the core by this as he expressed hatred and caring. He had allowed himself to care for not only her, but her flesh and blood. No matter how evil her heart was slowly turning, she felt confident at that moment.

"I will make her love him… If you insist…"

"Good, because not only do I insist. I demand it of you."

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I rolled onto my side and opened my eyes. It was almost time for me to get up. Being lazy was so fun though… It was then that I bolted up straight.

I remembered! InuYasha had hurt me! Broken my memories and lied about my mother! She was by no means a 'great' person! She abandoned me!

I stumbled over the edge of my bed and walked to the small cubicle of a bathroom and washed my face, growling louder than I thought as soon as another girl walked up behind me.

"Are you like… okay? 'Cause you were like… growling or something."

I turned my head to the female behind me and realized how familiar she looked. She was my age… which meant she probably went to my school. But just who was she?

I nodded to answer her question.

"Okay, good 'cause if you have rabies or something, I ain't needing to get them, so just like… Don't get them."

Illiterate?

Stupid?

Blonde?

The last thought made me release a small 'heh' because her hair was the darkest shade of black I had ever set my eyes on. My release of amusement attracted her attention to me, though.

"What's funny?"

I shook my head in response again. Shouldn't she know I'm mute by now? Aren't I known very well as the mute girl?

"Whatever, move so I can use the sink, kay?"

I stood there and turned so that our bodies were facing each other and I stared into her eyes, angry that she felt she could command me.

"Ew, oh my gosh… Are you like… one of those lesbians?"

I couldn't help but move my hand to grace her face gently before pulling back and slapping her and walking out of the cubicle silently. I turned only once to watch her growl and head towards the sink, wanting so desperately to yell out 'Don't get rabies!' but if I did, all the years of striving to keep silent would be in vein.

Besides… at this point in time, my voice would probably crack due to it's lack of use. I feel sorry for the bloke that may have to hear me sing someday. Haha, as if I'd ever suffice to that.

Right?

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"How can I ever get my un loving daughter to fall for a man like InuYasha…? Especially when I'm the object of her most hated thoughts." Kagome's mother pondered to herself while padding her feet on the cement grounds, wishing she had formed a plan with Sesshoumaru. "I only have sick ideas that would work… But they would also make her mad… Then again… I am trying to become cold… So that I never regret my decisions…" She stopped as a couple walked past her so she didn't look like a lunatic speaking to herself and continued thinking. "Yes… I can do that… I'll have to…"

She took off running in strong hopes of finding Sesshoumaru so that she could speak of her plan.

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I couldn't help but notice all of the mobs around school as I approached the doors. And it wasn't hard to figure out why they were there.

"A fight." Sango's answer of confirmation to my obvious question. I nodded and watched as two boys danced around each other. A faint sound of 'C'mere if you aren't afraid!' was heard. I couldn't help but wonder what the difference was. If he wasn't afraid he'd attack the other guy too, wouldn't he? Aw, I didn't give a crap anymore about our fights. The boys were just being idiotic. As soon as they did manage to hit the other, the security would always be there to stop it and then they'd be friends the next day.

Morons.

I shook my head and walked past the commotion and into the building, followed by Sango.

"Ya know… Kagome… I've been thinking…"

I stopped walking and looked at her, my attention committed to her conversation starter. I pulled out my notebook from the back of my bag just in case my thoughts were needed.

"Miroku… he's not that bad a guy… is he?"

I shook my head, not knowing much about him to begin with. I might have lied to her, but he seemed nice enough to me. A pervert, yeah, but we all need love in this world.

"So you agree? I was imagining… well… I had a dream about him last night." Sango spoke with a faint blush staining her cheeks. It was cute. "He said he loved me in the dream and took my hand… he asked me to bear his children… and to date him… and I said yes in my dream! I think I'm in love with-"

"Good morning ladies!" She stopped and blushed even more, confusing him. I watched as he slid over to me and put an arm around my shoulder. He leaned his face towards my ear and spoke in a smooth, seductive voice.

"Is she sick?"

I laughed inwardly and nodded vigorously, happy to be getting along with people.

"Ew, Sango stay away from me!"

She stared at me.

"Kagome, what did you say?"

He laughed and hugged her, making me giggle a crinkly and worn out giggle as she blushed red all over her body.

"Kagome said nothing wrong. Just calm down malady. I love you Sango." I watched as his hand lowered to her behind. "Will you bear my children?"

I watched as her blush grew darker and laughed when Miroku pulled his hand away from hers because the contact of skin was too hot for him, but still he brought his hand to her backside.

"Y-ye-"

He had done it. He had grabbed her ass, still smiling his adorable smile at her. All I had to do was watch her sparkling eyes turn to flaming eyes and I knew it was time to turn my head lest I wanted to witness a murder.

And alas, a loud smack was heard throughout the whole hall. Hell, a nuclear explosion couldn't have had such a sound- or such fierce anger!

I opened my eyes to see what was happening, but I was quickly dragged down the hall.

"I hate perverted men…", mumbled Sango, distressed and irritated that her beloved was 'less-than-perfect'. I thought it was cute… Perhaps I found too many things cute now…

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After an uneventful morning, I ended up back in first period Science. InuYasha wasn't absent like I had been praying for all day. He was here, and he kept his eyes on me.

"Kagome… Please listen to me… What I said is the truth!"

I simply kept my body turned away from him, but not for long. Ms. Kagura had other plans.

"Get in your pairs everyone. Today is collaboration day. I want you to all plan for how you're going to present your project."

What project? As far as InuYasha and I were concerned, there was no time for research. My mind flickered to a certain dream I had had before he hurt me. How careful and gentle his hands had been… How he kept his weight from crushing me… How his lips…

No Kagome! Snap out of it! I'm clearly going crazy if I honestly believe that that dream meant crap. I could never feel affection for such a betraying bastard.

How did he betray you Kagome?

He told me my mom was a good person! She couldn't have been!

Wasn't he looking out for you rather than himself?

I couldn't answer my own question this time… and it worried me.

Was I growing repulsive? Ignorant to the truth? But didn't George Orwell state…

'Ignorance is strength'?

Was I strong for believing InuYasha was out to hurt me? Or am I being plain stupid?

I decided not to answer that. I feared I'd dislike the answer.

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"It's crazy Sesshoumaru… And maybe it's not worth it… But we could… set them up…" She stared at Sesshoumaru who seemed concerned, knowing that whatever her plan was had to be as bad as she had said. "A friend of mine… he'll start to… force my Kagome into stuff… and you'll lead InuYasha to the spot… and InuYasha can save her and look like the hero she can depend upon with her life. It's possible!"

Sesshoumaru grimaced.

"You'd let someone rape your own daughter? How cruel…"

"But he won't! He'll start to… scare her! He'll scare her… and she'll cry out for InuYasha after he saves her! She'll want him at all times… Just keep hidden after you bring him there… It can work!"

Sesshoumaru grunted and stared at the ground, considering.

"What is… your friends name…?"

"Naraku… and I assure you it's strictly professional! Because he's my boyfriend… He won't go too far… he'll just… tease her a little…"

"Won't it hurt her emotionally?" Sesshoumaru decided to remain oblivious to the fact that Naraku meant 'hell' and went along with her strange plan for matchmaking.

"That's why she'll feel connected to InuYasha!"

He sighed and nodded, understanding her thought pattern and dearly hoped it was out of the goodness in her heart and not the part of her that was slowly turning cold and distant. He watched her pull out her old cell phone as she quickly dialed a number.

"Yes, beloved. I need your assistance."

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I took in a deep breath, glad I could keep from responding to InuYasha all day. During out time to work, he realized I was upset and decided not to question me, because he understands me… some-what. Not enough for me to accept him.

I halted as I walked, feeling uneasy about something I smelled in the air. Deceit? Pain? Salt?

I walked forward a little ways and stopped by a small alley-way. There was a man pouring salt all around him. What the hell was he thinking?

I couldn't help but approach the appealing man. Silently. Swiftly.

A death defying stunt, walking towards a lunatic, really. I must be stupid.

But I walked anyways.

I had no control over my feet.

I didn't feel like it was in my will to have control over them, either.

I owed this to someone.

Revenge… for something…

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"InuYasha, come with me. I have something to show you." Sesshomaru watched his brother as he sulked on the couch.

"No. I don't have time to see your foolish things. I'm thinking about the Kagome case…"

"Come off of it. I really need to show you this. It may change your life. It's… inspiring… Please come." Sesshoumaru slowly grew impatient, knowing that Naraku wasn't going to stop his actions until they arrived.

"I can't! What if she got hurt again?"

"Just come InuYasha, now!" Sesshoumaru started to lose all composure as he walked over to the couch.

"Fine, but if she's hurt I blame it on you!"

"But it is not me who is to blame."

"Excuse me?"

Sesshoumaru ignored this and grabbed his arm, dragging him outside and down the street.

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"You really are rather pretty…" I watched as the man put his cold hand against my cheek. What was he planning? Who was he?

I reached behind me and pulled out my notebook..

Thank you… But what were you doing with the salt?

"Ah that… I was trying to… keep safe from witches?"

And might I be that witch?

"No, doll face, you're not. To be honest… I was trying to gain your attention."

Why mine and not someone else?

"Because I've seen them all…" His rough voice didn't match his smooth face as his mouth glided with his words. Surreal was a beauty he contained, but what was this dark feeling that drove my mind crazy?

His hand reached for the bottom of my shirt swiftly. I had no time to protest because he had thrown my notebook down and pushed me against the wall all in one motion. I stared at him with glassy eyes.

Why did everyone betray me? Even people I wanted to be friendly with?

I turned my head and stared at my arms which he had pinned up against the wall. He grinned at me almost evilly and pulled my shirt off with little effort.

What kind of rape attempt was this? He was too gentle, and I didn't even know him!

But still he kept on, pulling at all of my bits of clothing until they tore off. Nothing too much of a bother. I had too many outfits anyways. My only problem was being there naked under his gaze. His hands were gifted, I admit it. He trailed his fingers gently down my stomach, sure to tickle the tender center as he slowly moved his fingers lower and massaged and tapped places I'd never imagined being even thought of before! It was a great sensation at first… But that was the magic that came before the pain of an unwanted member that he revealed to me as his pants fell down.

In pure disgust, I turned my head, wishing I could protest, but willing to not protest due to my vow of silence. He grabbed my hands and placed them on his hips before moving in closer to me, slowly slipping himself inside of me. My body was willing to resist him, but it couldn't. I was too weak to move away from him. He chuckled darkly and crushed me against the wall as he moved in and out like a needle and thread. He leaned his head close to my neck and slowly left behind a trail of wet kisses, butterflies that fluttered down my chest and back up to the tender skin below my jaw. Once again, he pulled himself out of me.

My head went back automatically in response to his actions as I let out a tiny whimper… or was it a moan? It was so much like my dream… And I could have sworn I'd seen a flash of silver…

Help me InuYasha… Help me just this once…

I was helpless under his hard body, and couldn't resist when his lips crushed down on mine, parting my lips forcefully with his tongue.

Where was my innocence going?

On a trip Kagome.

Your mom is on a trip for a few days. She'll be back eventually.

Deceiving me… all of them… everyone!

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"Hurry your ass up, InuYasha!" Sesshoumaru watched his brother stumble behind him, staring at the ground. He shook his head and continued walking, stopping outside a salty smelling alley-way. InuYasha must have noticed to, for he was quick to cover his nose and to glance down the alley.

"K… Kagome! It's Kagome!" Sesshoumaru watched as he ran and hit the man-Naraku- in the back. "Stop hurting her!" Naraku pulled away from Kagome and caught site of Sesshoumaru, nodding ever so slightly before pulling out of her and turning to InuYasha.

"of what importance is it to you?"

InuYasha looked over his shoulder at Kagome who was crying silently, moving her lips to inaudible words.

Lies…

He read it off of her lips.

Lies… She was lied to…

InuYasha growled and grabbed the mans long hair, pulling him down to the ground.

"How dare you! Never touch her again!"

The man looked up at InuYasha.

"What? Will you… kill me?"

InuYasha moved and stomped on his chest.

"If I must! I should do away with you now! But I do hold sympathy! So you run, and hope we don't find out your name!"

Sesshoumaru mumbled.

"Naraku."

InuYasha turned towards Sesshoumaru as Naraku pushed him off of him, picked up his pants and ran down the street. InuYasha jumped and started to chase after him, being stopped by Sesshoumaru.

"I'll handle it. You take care of the girl." InuYasha nodded and ran over to Kagome. Sesshoumaru watched and slowly turned to follow the 'Hell' that had run away.

"Kagome… Kagome are you alright?"

She tilted her head and gave him a side ways glance, questioning with her eyes if he had saved her.

He nodded and pulled her naked body against him, wrapping his arms around her tightly.

"Don't worry, Kagome… you're safe with me…" He blushed slightly as her arms encircled him, and watched her snuggle her face into his chest. "Perhaps you'd like your clothes…?"

She shook her head, looking up at him.

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Of course I didn't want my clothes… I was warm in his embrace, and moving out of it would have made me feel vulnerable to that man again. I couldn't stand it. Love, intimate relationships, salty betrayal. Hell, I decided in InuYasha's arms that none of it was for me. None of it. And so it would be forever more.

Kagome Akito will never love. Never ever will she suffice to what InuYasha seemed to so desperately want.

So why couldn't I let go of him, even when he had cooed into my ear that I needed to put some clothes on so that he could carry me home without people staring? Why had I forced him to carry me home, holding my clothes over me instead of putting them on while I clung to his neck?

Falling in love was not the answer to those questions.

Falling into hell…

I was betraying myself.

Hell.

That's where I was headed.

Sorry it took so long. And so many plot holes to fill in… Sorry… and yes.. rape… I had to put something in here. I had no plans at all… and now I have tons! But they wouldn't be possible without the rape her mom had set forth. Her mom is slowly turning evil, as was hinted at many times. Keep that in mind. She may become totally evil… But as of now, she's just trying too hard… Please review!