~~~Chapter 2 Start~~~
I felt the warmth of sheets wraped around me. It felt nice, and I never would have woke if I didnt suffer from a recent...hallucination? Thats what it was, I am probobly in my bed, or moms, and when I open my eyes, I will see my loving, but paranoid mother sitting at the bedside. Worry striking her face, my father sitting in the background as he offten did in these type of situations. That makes me wonder exactly what he has been through to make me being passed out in my room with blood around my body seem so...small. I quickly realized that I was not in the place I thought I was when I heard the ringing of a small, but vage voice.
"I think she is waking!" With that, I wedged my eyes open to find myself in a strange room. It had this weird feel, like I was in some mid-evil castle. I tried to move, but I had forgotten that I was pretty much bound to the bed. Suddenly, it felt like a surge of shock raced through my body.
"OW!" I yelled, startleing the girl, sorry, her name was Rin I believe. I could feel my leg throbbing, my arm tingling, and overall soreness linger in my body. I just gave up on the whole moving thing and reluctantly laid on my back. Rin slowly decended from the floor and placed her hands on the edge of the bed. She eyed me with couriosity and a hint of fear.
"A-Are you alright?" she hesitated. I knew that she was not like most kids, so I just shot her a gentle smile.
"I will live," I responded, and with that, common sense returned to my brain. I slowly tugged my good arm out from the bedsheet tortilla and slowly rolled down the sheet from my body. The room was very cool. I slid the sheet until I reached my legs. Thats when Rin stopped me.
"NO! The bleeding!!!" she sqweeled I just gave her another gentle look.
"I will be fine, its not like its the first cut I have delt with." I placed my hand over hers, after about a minute of staring, her eyes softened and she slowly removed her hands. I just slowly pulled the sheets down, showing the crimson that stained my once beautiful bed sheets. I saw a gash up my leg up to my calf. It wasent too deep, but enough to where a peice of glass still hung from it. "Gross!" I said as I laughed. I reached for the glass shard, but then stopped. I looked at Rin, she covered her eyes, but parted her fingers to still watch. I chucked. "Why dont you go get me some bandages? I think I will start to bleed again." That part was true, I felt the annoying tingle of the curculation start to engulf my leg, and if the shard be removed, well, the whole bed will be a pretty crimson then. Rin just knodded quickly and ran out the door. With the sudden silence, I got a good look at the room. It was small, alot like my house, with the traditional Japanese decore and all. Thats when It hit me...where exactly was I? What happened? More important, where was the man who saved me? Rin quickly ran back into the room when I placed my fingers carefully on the glass shard and slowly pulled it out. As expected, the bleeding began, and I saw Rin with her hands full of white bandage material. I wrapped the shard in the already-stained fabric and grabbed the bandage from her arms. Wow, she gradded a whole store. I just quickly wrapped my leg, the blood bleeding through each layer, so I was glad she grabbed so much. Without warning, a booming noise echoed into the room. I paused from my wrapping and saw the imp-toad. He had a paniced look on his face as he scanned the room, and saw what he needed to see.
"GAH!!! RIN!!! What are you doing?" he asked all flustered as he sprang from the door to the bedside. Rin had a scared look on her face, like she broke a rule or something.
"I, um, she woke up and-" she was rudly interupted.
"SO WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ANYONE!?!" he yelled as she ran to the edge of the bed, examining my leg. He just pointed to it. "What do you think you are doing? Lord Sesshomaru said he smelled blood and I rushed over here to see you are making things worse?" He glared at me as if I was the one who broke the rule. I gave him a frustrated look.
"Whats it to you?" I asked as I looked down and contined to wrap my leg. He looked rather annoyed at my response, but he can get over it.
"Lord Sesshomaru will be here soon, and when he see this mess he will-" he cut off in mid-sentence. I felt the tention as I glanced at the door. My breath was once again knocked out of me by the sight of the handsom man lingering in the doorway. His eyes examined the situation and his gaze met mine. His eyes were so gold, it was like-NO!!! I cant fall for this guy! For all I know he was holding me handsome. I broke the gaze and continued to wrap my leg with the rest of the bandage. It took another minute before I had to quit with the never ending bandage. Wondering how I was going to cut the bandage, I quickly began to pull it apart. Thats when I forgot how to breath. He moved so quick I never saw it coming. He swiftly moved to the side of me and I didnt see the movement, but somehow there were two separate peices of cloth in each hand. I tried to cover my blushing, scrolling my face to my leg. I didnt see his expresstion, although it was the same everytime I saw him, but he just turned for the door.
"She is not to leave the room..." he stated. I caught him as he went out the door, anger starting to boil.
"HEY!!! You gonna tell me why you kiddnapped me?" I boomed, surpizing everyone in the room, well except for Sesshomaru. Huh, I like the ring of his name. Sesshomaru. He just gave back a glance. He was silent, yet, it killed me not to hear his voice. He just turned back and continued walking. The idiot that I am responded as naturally as I did...jumpping on my feet to hunt him down. I had forgotten about the cut, but that was not the problem, you see, the blood all rushed to my head when I stood. The room was spinning and I found myself falling. Before I could close my eyes. I felt someones arms wrap around me, catching me. My eyes adjustied and I was being held by Sesshomaru. I couldnt move...he was stunning from a distance, but up close, DANG! He pulled me up to where I sat on the bed, which I totally hated! As soon as he let go, I crossed my legs and folded my arms with my face in a pout. I stared at a spot on the wall as he began to leave again.
"You should warm up before you try walking, after all, you havent moved in three days..." he trailed off and he was gone. I was alone Rin, and the imp-toad. It took a while before it sank in, I was focused before it hit me.
"3 DAYS?!?" I yelled. I figitided impaciently. Why havent any of the police found me yet. A fate worse than death is to spend more time with Mr. Vage and his small child along with their pet toad! When I was sure that he was long gone, I slowly stood, and rushed to the window. I looked around, up, down, and to the sides. How do I describe it, it felt like something was... different. There were a lot more trees than I ever saw in Japan, it was night, I saw the moon clearer than I ever could anywhere! I glanced at the trees again. Something moved. I really didnt care, because I was being held captive at the moment. the critical part of my brain was planing my escape, but that didnt last long because of the annoying yell from the imp.
"What do you think you are doing? Get away from there!" He came up behind me and started to tug what was left of my school uniform. I just looked back at him, glareing at him.
"Oh, is this prison now? Should I wait until recess? I wasent aware that my free will was stripped away from me." I said with hatred in my voice, almost sarcasim. He just turned red and grabbed my arm pulled me to the bed.
"Lord Sesshomaru said for you to stay in bed!" Oh, is that it, he heard something else than what I heard.
"Why dont you make like a toad and croak, buddy?" I spat out, jerking my arm away from his grasp. He didnt like that very much.
"You shall refer to me as Lord Jaken winch!" he spat back. It was all I could do to not kick him clear into the wall, it would be so easy, so satisfiying. I took in a breath and folded my arms.
"I will 'refer' to you as whatever I want to! Call me winch all you want, because I have many things to call you." I just growled as I plopped on the bed. Jaken froze with rage before he finally stormed out of the room. To be honest, it felt a lot less stuffy now. Rin stood next to the bed, not knowing what to do. I realized that she had no idea what was going on either. I gave her a soft smile again. "Dont worry, I will call you by your name," She smiled and ran over and sat on the bed with me. Even if she was part of my captors band, I couldnt find myself to hate her, let alone ignore her. She just tilted her head slightly to the side.
"What do I call you? Jokiko?" she asked in an innocent voice. I gave her a strange look.
"Uh, no, call me Jazz 'k?" I smiled. She giggled and knodded.
I lost track of how long I sat there with Rin, but I loved it! She was the little sister I always wanted! It was only a matter of time before my peaceful bliss was inturupted by Jaken barging into the room. I just sat on the bed and gave him a blank stare. He looked back at me, unsettled.
"Lord Sesshomaru has requested your presence..." he said with caution. I just sat there for a second before it sank in. Rin had hopped out of my lap and stood on the floor. I just looked at her, and knew from her glance she wanted me to go. I sighed as I shifted on the bed and placed my feet on the floor. Somehow, my shoes had went missing in this little...adventure I was having. As I stood, Jaken walked out the door, I followed quickly, I didnt know what I was getting myself in. This was the first time I had been permitted out of my room, and I was kind of glad I hadnt snuck out, I would get lost. There was a long, dark, narrow hallway. It seemed to lead forever until we reached some stairs. Jaken lead me down, and I saw how stunning the place had been. It was like I had stepped back in time. We walked for a minute more before we arrived into a dimly lit room. There was a long table, where Sesshomaru was sitting at one end, and the other side, I suppose, was for me. Jaken went and pulled the chair at the opposite end of Sesshomaru and held it out for me. "Well come on girl!" he hushed a whisper to me. I reluctantly walked forward and folded my arms as I plopped down in the wooden chair. What exactly was going to happen now? Was he going to tell me his plan? The reason he kiddnapped me? Or was he just going to tease me? He just looked at me, with his golden eyes deep in thought. I ALMOST got drowned in this see of gold, but I snapped out of it before I could jump in. I turned my face away and stared at the walls. I couldnt get a clear picture of the place I was in, it was far too dim for my taste. All was quiet for a while. I could feel his eyes looking me up and down, and I dont mind telling you, it felt weirdly right. I wanted him to look at me, but I digress. I quickly looked at him to prove my theory. He had been looking, but not with the satisfaction that I had wanted. He gave a sligthly courious look.
"Did Rin not give you better clothes?" he asked in his same deep voice. My eyes widened with shock, and frustration.
"Well sorry I didnt have time to change into anything nice, I was being too busy being kiddnapped." I snapped back at him. He acted like he didnt hear me, which just angered me more.
"How are you suppost to blend in with those clothes?" he asked himself. Huh? Last time I checked, a girl in her school uniform was normal...at least in Japan. He just noticed my expresstion and gave a slight smile. This set me off. I quickly stood up and slamed my hands flat on the table. I looked straight at him.
"Am I amusing you? Am I some doll you can paly with?" I yelled at him from across the large wooden table. He just got staright faced and looked down at my hands. I did notice something weird, so I looked too. My hands just made imprints on the table, no problem. Wait, what? MY HANDS MADE AN IMPRINT ON THE TABLE!?! I just slowly wiggled my fingers in the little grave it dug under my palm. I just raised my hands and looked at them. Nothing looked different. Sesshomaru just stood and turned to the door.
"You truly dont know?" He paused to look at me, then he continued, "A doll you are not. I have placed appropriate clothes in your room, please ask Rin where you could find them..." he walked off. I didnt know what he meant, but I wanted to find out. I lounged over the table and began to run after him when I heard this loud crash. I slowly looked behind me to find the table broken in two. I paused, when did that happen? I only looked back to where I thought Sesshomaru was, but he was gone, all I saw was a startled looking Jaken. He just looked at me, then he got composed again.
"W-Well, I will take you back to your room..." he coughed. I liked this, so I played it up.
"Dont get me mad, or your next." I smugly stated with an evil grin on my face. I placed my hand in the other balled up. This scared him, but he tried to hide it. I had no idea why he was scared, but I loved it! He lead me back up the stairs and down the hallway untill we were in front of the door to my room. He paused before me, and he turned around blushing. I knew this wasent good.
"What?" I asked. He just looked down and held out his hands, as if begging.
"It is my job now to get rid of those clothes, so, give them here." he paused and peeked up at me. I had to blink a couple of times before I realized what he was trying. I just kicked him out of my way.
"N-NO! You will get them when I give them to you!" I yelled as I flashed into the room, turning red. I slamed the door behind me. Rin stood there confuzed. I just took in a deep breath. "Sesshomaru said I needed better clothes..." I just blushed looking down at my uniform. It took me a while to get use to the skirt, now I have to wear something else? Rin just knodded.
"OH! I sorry, I never did give you better clohes!" she said skipping to the wordrobe. Not her too. She swung the doors open. There was a lot of clothes in there, my jaw dropped. WOW! Rin just spun around and waved her hand. "Please, pick one!" I moved my legs to the wordrobe and looked inside. So many kimonos, so many colors! I picked my favorite color, dark blue. It felt like the softest cotton, like, if there were a holy magical cotton tree, this would have come from it. I just rubbed it for a while before I realized Rin was watching with curious eyes. I just chucked as I began to examen it closer. I have never put on a kimono before...it cant be too hard right? I slid me clothes off and began to slide into it. Rin began to laugh at me. I glanced back up at her. "You are doing it wrong, here, let me!" she was all smiles, I guess its a chance to help that kids so dearly want. The door creaked open, and I turned to find Jaken there. He seemed like he was about to say something, but he looked up to me and then got all red in the face. Holy. Freaking. Crap. I quickly covered up and yelled. I just grabbed thing to throw at him.
"GET OUT YOU SLIME BALL!!!!" I yelled as i slambed the door, with him still in the doorway. Good, maybe he will learn not to peep! I just leaned on the door and looked at Rin. I then knew what he had come after, well, not anymore. I grabbed my uniform and threw it ontop of the wordrobe, where he couldnt reach. "Tell Jaken that I burned my clothes..." I stated as I got back to Rin. She was quiet, but then just continued to help me into my kimono. It only took another 5 minutes and we were done. I just looked at myself. It fit well, but I didnt get the full effect without a mirror. I just looked back over at Rin with a smile, who was staring.
"Wow, you look beautiful!" she said. I just blushed. The kimono was so comfortable, it felt almost natural. Thats when the idea sparked in my head.
"Hey Rin, I think I might take a nap...alone?" I said to her. Rin just looked sad and slowly toward the door. "Hey, we can play later OK?" I reminded her, and she perked back up and skipped out of the room.
"Just yell when you are ready!" she sang back to me. I just waved and knodded. I waited for a minute after she had left. I just sat at the edge of the bed, tieing the bedsheets together, like a rope. I tied one end to the bed post, which was pretty stirdy for my weight....I hoped at least. I tossed the other side over the edged of the window and looked down. I just sighed and looked toward the woods. It was the only way home. I just slowly perched myself on the edge of the window and grabbed the sheet rope. I had never done anything like this before, it was kind of...thrilling. I had just held tight as I began to climb down. Careful not to make any noise, I slowly walked backwards. I had only sem this kind of thing in the movies, but it was harder than it looked. I had finally reached the solid ground. I just planted my feet and started to let go. I looked back up at the prison I had just escaped. I turned and guned it for the woods. At this point, I didnt turn back. With my luck, I would see someone chasing after me. I just ran faster and faster. I dont know how long I ran for, but it was all I could do. I had ran into a creek, where I jumped in and gave myself a quick cool down. I jumped back out and ran for a while longer. The sun began to set, and I had slowled to a crawl, dragging my feet. My feet hurt, considering that I had forgot my shoes. I looked down to see that they were bleeding. I reached an openeing in the woods, and thats all I remember before I crashed to the ground. I stared into the dark forest, my eyes closed.
~~~Chapter 2 End~~~