I could tell that Sesshomaru was less than happy to see me here. I'm pretty sure the way I got here pissed him off too. It wasn't as though I wanted to appear this way. I don't want to the netherworld too, but I don't want to stay here where Hakudoshi or Kagura might come back. There wasn't really a choice, but that's if the gate lets me through.

Woman! None but the dead shall pass through this gate! The gatekeeper on the left yelled in my head.

'I realized.'

Yet you possess a shard of the Sacred Jewel. The keeper on the right said. The jewel should not even exist. It was taken away from this world along with the priestess that watched it.

'So it's technically not of this world? Right?'

'I guess I get to go to the netherworld.'

It is not a place to go for leisure strolls. Turn back.

'Wish I could.'

Can you not?

Unless I wanted Hakudoshi to kidnap me again, I couldn't stay. I would rather take my chances with the netherworld. I stepped through the gate without another thought. Sesshomaru grabbed me by my hand and pulled me toward him the second it was through. He flew down gently and landed. That was much better than hurdling down thousands of yards and smashing into the bones below. He ordered me to stay in my spot as he walked off.

I sat on a rock and waited, playing with my hair and getting the dirt out of my fingernails like the good little girl I am. Too bad I did that for only a minute. I was almost pushed off of the rock by a strong gust of wind. I looked at where it had come from which was also the way Sesshomaru had just gone. I knew they were fighting Naraku, but was he really THAT powerful? Or was it the clash between InuYasha and Hosenki? Maybe it was both. Actually, now that I think about it, I shouldn't be nonchalant about this. This isn't the same as just watching another episode of InuYasha. I can die, at least I think I can and I don't want to wait to find out. I'm sitting here, simply thinking as though this world won't affect me. Knowing the amount of pain I've felt from injuries I've sustained, I'm absolutely sure that this would affect me. I can't just leave though, Sesshomaru told me to stay… but when the hell did I become his obedient little pet?! Well, since he can kill me whenever he wants to…

I was ferociously pulled out of my thought by a stronger wind that blew me off of my perch and into the skeletons below. That was enough to get me out of my misplaced stargazing. I sat up and dusted myself. As I stood up, I noticed the violet gas that was spreading throughout the air. I covered my mouth and nose as quickly as I could. My eye watered because of the miasma now, so how bad was it for the people less than ten feet away from him?

The air seemed to get worse and worse by the second. It was seeping into my clothing and through the small little holes between my fingers, making it impossible to avoid. My throat felt as though it was closing, and my lungs were pleading for clean air. I walked toward the battle but my legs eventually failed me. I was forced to sit. When I managed to open my eyes, the image of Sesshomaru staring Naraku down filled my eyes. Kagome, Miroku, and Sango were coughing as Shippo worried over them. InuYasha was conflicted. He didn't know whether to deal with Hosenki or save his friends, at the same time, he was taking damage from Naraku's miasma too. Hosenki watched the scene that was playing in front of him. People were going to die at this rate. I could understand their pain because I was feeling it too.

Sesshomaru started to attack again. If he were to land another hit, Kagome, Sango, and Miroku would die here. I couldn't let that happen. InuYasha was taking longer than he did in the anime, so I forced my body into doing something. With the small amount of air I had, I called out to Sesshomaru.

"Stop it! You're going to kill us at this rate!" I yelled at him.

I took in a mouthful of miasma, and proceeded to choke on the solid-like gas. When I looked up, I could see a shadow coming toward me. Was Naraku attacking me?! As I tried to move out the way, I felt myself get pulled out of my spot in time for the attack to miss.

"The woman is important to you, Sesshomaru?" Naraku jested. "I had always assumed that you would never let a woman claw her way to your heart."

At that moment, InuYasha finally got the Adamant Barrage and broke Naraku's barrier while he was distracted. Kagome then shot an arrow at Naraku, forcing him to leave the place and purifying the miasma also. Their timing could have been better. I was glad that Naraku was gone and that I could breathe again, but I could feel anger rolling off of Sesshomaru. It wasn't only directed to Naraku, but toward me as well. I wanted to get my arm out of his grip, but it only tightened.

"Kazumi!" Kagome called.

"It was nice seeing you all!" I said back as I was dragged away.

When we were far enough, Sesshomaru slammed me against the wall. I recoiled at the pain, and couldn't find the strength to look him in the eyes.

"You went against my orders." He pointed out.

"They were dying..." I said softly.

"I do not care for them."

"Then let me rephrase it, WE were dying."

I could feel his glare on my head.

"I'm not going to just sit around and let them die, okay?"

"If I command it, you will obey."

"I'm not something you can command! I WILL do whatever I think is right."

"What I say is what is right."

"You don't always make great decisions." I whispered under my breath.

His hand wrapped around my throat, and I was forced to stare into his angered golden eyes. His growl sent shivers down my back.

"You wouldn't kill me, not before I give you an heir."

All emotion quietly left his eyes, and his arm dropped. I felt no remorse for what I had said. He deserved every word. He's not perfect, so he shouldn't think his decisions are.

"You still believe I hold onto you so tightly because you give birth to powerful children?" he questioned me.

I was silent to his question. My silence was returned with a glare from him. This glare was like none other. Instead of only showing anger, there was a sense of melancholy and betrayal? He then turned and walked with a solid grip on my arm. I was so surprised by the glare I had received that I was sent into a state of doubt. Why had he glared at me that way? His glares are supposed to be nothing but anger, or disapproval. Why did it leave me feeling guilty? Did I do something wrong, or is it the miasma? Was that even a glare? Is this even Sesshomaru? How do I react? Should I be sad, or should I be worrying, perhaps mad, or distant?

… Quite frankly, I was speechless and thoughtless as to how to reply. It was nothing like one of my mind blanks. I felt as though everything I knew as good was uncertain. I felt insecure and lost now. Do I apologize, and if I do, what for? He still holds onto me without a fault in his grip, so should I just act as though nothing happened? What if he decides to force me into having sex with him when we get back? Should I deny him? I owe him my life, CAN I deny him… what do I do? I'm against sex before marriage though, right?

He had confused me into being unable to walk without guidance. Or did I confuse myself?

A/N: Me again. I've been thinking about putting out another FF… it's a bit dark though. Tells me whats you think. If I get enough responses, I might give you all a preview. =) of course it has Lord Sexiness himself… Did you like this chapter? Did you hate the chapter? Do hate all the Author Notes I leave? What happened to Myself and I? Am I asking too many questions? I'm in a state of perplexity, so I really do need reviews. THANKSSSSSSSSS!