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Before Sango and Inutaisho left on his cloud to go back to Kagome and Sesshomaru. He told his maids to get Sango and Kagome a set of clothes that were easier to move around in.
Naraku was walking through the dungeon area of his castle. He was pissed that his men did not capture Kagome and Sango. But it was merely a test to see how powerful the girls were. But he now knew.
He was walking to an isolation cell. The one that held his most valuable prisoner. The cell was completely covered in concrete. But it had tiny holes in the walls due to the age of the castle. The door had a small window in the top that had five thin bars so Naraku could look in. When he got to the door. He unlocked it and walked in.
There against the opposite wall. Ten feet from him was Souta. His arms restrained outward. But they were barely above his head. His long black hair was in his face. His hair went at least to his mid back. It was matted. He was skinny, but you could tell he was very tall for a human. He was on his knees looking at the ground. Naraku chuckled at how weak Souta looked.
"I saw your youngest sister today." Naraku said.
Souta gasped and rose his head to look at Naraku. "Please, tell me how she is." Souta begged.
Naraku chuckled again.
"I might have killed her with her curse that she got the day I took you. The result of that is the East had no heir. But now he intends on making Kikyo the ruler. Kagome is treated like the filth she is. All because your gone. It's your fault Kagome's life is so terrible." Naraku said.
Souta fought against his chains.
"You beast in human form. When I get out of these chains. Your dead bastard!" Souta yelled.
Naraku chuckled.
"You will never escape." Naraku said as his hand started to glow green.
Aball about the size of his fist shot out and hit Souta in the shoulder. Souta screamed in pain. Naraku turned and walked out. He locked the door behind him. He heard Souta's grunts of pain. He couldn't wait to run into Kagome again.
Kagome had fell asleep against Sesshomaru's shoulder. He looked down at the girl. She looked like she was in pain. He then noticed her wound was bleeding again at her wrist where his father inserted his fang. He smelled the blood. He ripped off a thin strip of his sleeve. He had plenty more at home. He tied the small sash around her wrist. It was secure, but not to tight.
He sat there for a few minutes. He smelled the air. His father was close. He looked at Kagome.
"Kagome," He whispered. She opened her eyes and stretched her arms outward then relaxed again.
She looked at Sesshomaru. "What is it?" She asked.
"Father is close." Sesshomaru said.
Kagome stood. Her arm still hurt though. She tensed up. Sesshomaru stood as well.
Kagome felt something weird on her wrist.
She looked at it. "Did you bind my wrist?" She asked Sesshomaru.
He nodded.
"It was bleeding. I needed to get it to stop." Sesshomaru said.
He stood right next to Kagome.
"Th-thank you." She said as if she was shocked.
Sesshomaru looked towards the sky. Father and Sango were currently landing on the other side of the clearing. Sango ran at full speed to Kagome. She hugged her when she got to her.
"Your okay!" Sango said. She was tearing up.
"Of course I'm okay crazy." Kagome said with a laugh. A tear ran down Sango's cheek.
"Kagome..." Sango said. Kagome pulled back from their hug to look at Sango.
"What is it?" Kagome asked.
"Kagome, Kohaku is alive." Sango said. Kagome gasped.
She hugged Sango. "I'm so happy for you Sango. I'm so glad we get to see him again." Kagome said as tears ran down her face.
But in the back of her mind she wanted to know about Souta. To know if he was safe.
"Kohaku has been in the West the last six months. He's okay." Sango said as she pulled back.
Kagome smiled. "I'm so happy." Kagome said as she wiped her tears of happiness away.
Inutaisho stepped forward.
"Please sit Kagome. I have an ointment that can help with the pain." He said.
Kagome sat down against the nearest tree. Her legs stretched out and her hands in her lap. Inutaisho kneeled on her left.
"Please lift your arm Kagome." He said kindly. She lifted her left arm.
He cut the binding with his claw careful to not cut her. He opened the container and dipped his clawed finger in. His left hand held Kagome's arm up. While the other ran the ointment along the line of acid until it stopped at the bend of her elbow. The pain instantly diminished.
"Thank you." Kagome said. Inutaisho nodded.
Inutaisho stood. "I assume you both are hungry. So while me and my son get breakfast for you. You should change into the attire the slayer has with her. We will return. Let's go son." Inutaisho said. Sesshomaru nodded. They walked off in the woods. When they were out of sight the girls changed. Sango and Kagome sat near the old camp sight.
"Do you know if Souta is okay?" Kagome asked.
Sango looked at Kagome. "Kohaku didn't say anything about him. I'm sure he's okay Kagome." Sango said. She had to lie to Kagome so she could protect her from anymore pain.
Two hours later the girls ate and were ready to go back home. Inutaisho and Sesshomaru walked behind the girls. They knew where they were going. The Eastern castle gates came into view.
Kagome and Sango had their weapons over their shoulders. They were not excited to be back. When the four made it to the gate. Hojo, one of the solders noticed Kagome.
"Lady Kagome has returned safely. Open the gates!" He yelled. The servants did as they were told. Kagome stopped and waited for the gates to open. She sighed.
Sango looked at Kagome. "Let's hope your father isn't in a bad mood today." Sango said. Kagome nodded her head in agreement.
The gates opened and Kagome walked in with Sango at her side and the dog demons behind them.
Kagome noticed Hojo bowing as they walked passed him. When they passed Hojo caught up to Kagome.
Walking slightly behind her.
"Milady, I hope that you have considered my offer to be your husband. I know your father mentioned me to you." He said as he looked at Kagome. Kagome looked at him.
"Hojo, you have always been there for me. Your a good friend. But I can't marry you." She said. Hojo nodded.
"It's okay milady. I understand." He said as he bowed and ran off. He had other duties to attend to.
It took all of Sesshomaru not to growl at the one that spoke to Kagome. She would not mate that pathetic human. He would not allow it.
He had no idea why he was getring so defensive.
Just then Lord Cho stepped out of the castle with Kikyo following behind. Sango looked at Kagome.
"Kagome, Kikyhoe is coming with your father." Sango said with a laugh. Kagome had to suppress a laugh because of Kikyo's new nickname.
Kagome looked up with a gasp. She stopped walking as did the other three. If Kagome knew she wasn't about to get punished, she'd laugh at what Sango said. But that wasn't the case.
"Sango, go stand next to Inutaisho and Sesshomaru." Kagome said.
Sango did as she was told.
Lord Cho marched straight up to Kagome. He back handed Kagome across the face. She was knocked to the ground.
Sesshomaru stepped forward with a growl when he saw this. His father stopped him by grabbing his upper arm. Luckily Lord Cho didn't see or hear that occurrence.
"Don't interfere Sesshomaru." Inutaisho said. Sesshomaru did not reply.
Sango was silently crying. She hated when Kagome was beat. Cho looked down at Kagome and Kikyo looked down at her to with a malice smirk. Kagome sat up, but did not stand.
"You foolish girl! You get captured by the north like an idiot and had to get rescued. Your an embarrassment. If your mother didn't leave us she would say the same thing." Cho said to Kagome.
Kagome stood. Her wrist was bleeding again because she hit the ground.
"Your lucky I don't kill you here! Your a waste of air. Naraku should've took you himself. Just so I wouldn't have to put up with you anymore!" Cho yelled.
Kagome let out a sob. She ran off to the left. She was running towards the garden. Sango chased after her. Lord Cho looked to Inutaisho.
"I'm so sorry you had to see that. That girl is foolish. But I thank you for carrying out you end of the deal." Lord cho said to Inutaisho.
Inutaisho narrowed his eyes. "Now I expect you to fulfill yours." He said. Cho nodded. Kikyo walked to Sesshomaru. Their chest were now inches apart.
Sesshomaru had to resist the urge to hurl at her scent. He had never smelt anything so repulsive.
"You are pretty sexy for a dog. Maybe I can show you my Chambers here in a few minutes." Kikyo said as she laid her hand on Sesshomarus shoulder.
Sesshomaru smelled her arousal thick in the air. Sesshomaru stepped back and looked to his father.
"Father, are you sure you were not intoxicated when you made this arrangement?" Sesshomaru asked his father.
"I must have been." Inutaisho said to Sesshomaru.
Though Inutaisho caught her disgusting scent, he had to resist the urge to chuckle at his son's words.
Inutaisho then turned to Cho. "I will not have my son mate some tramp. Goodbye." Inutaisho said as he and Sesshomaru turned and walked towards the garden.
Lord Cho drew his sword. "You stupid dog." He said.
Inutaisho stopped and turned around. "Do you really wish to battle here and now?" He asked. Lord Cho glared at Inutaisho.
Inutaisho looked at Sesshomaru. He nodded his head toward the garden. Sesshomaru walked off to Kagome.