Kunto had been crying for an hour, despite Naraku's best tries to calm him down.

"I'm sorry Naraku, I'm so sorry." he sobbed.

"It wasn't your fault." He held his cousin till he fell asleep.

Naraku stood up the whole night keeping watch, fearing that Kouga might come back. He fell asleep around sun up.

"Slave" A foot poked him. Opening his eyes he saw Sesshoumaru standing before him.

"Yes my Lord." He said bitterly.

"Come you have work to do."

Naraku was reluctant to leave his cousin but he had no other choice. He didn't want to get whipped again, he was just glade the wet stain in his pants had dried.

"Will I be coming back here?"

Sesshoumaru looked at him than at his cousin. "If you complete your task than I shall allow you to return. Now fallow me."

He turned to his cousin who was now awake. "I'll be back soon."

Kunto nobbed but kept silent.

Soon turned out to be hours. Naraku had to wash dishes, polish armor, shines boots, feed and water the horses, collect fire wood, carry water in buckets, and dig a latrine. The prince had never worked so hard in his life. He was using muscle he didn't even know he had.

Sesshoumaru made sure he was never alone, there was always a guard with him, making sure he didn't escape. Lucky for him it was never Kouga.

When he was finally done he was taken to Sesshoumaru. The general was in his cabin with Inuyasha. They seemed to be eating lunch or dinner. The prince had no idea what time it was.

The guard saluted the other. "Lord Sesshoumaru, he had finished all his chores."

"Fine, leave him here and return to your tent." the general ordered.

Alone with the pair Naraku waited awkwardly while they ate. His own stomach growled loudly.

Hearing this Inuyasha held out a bowel of rice. "Would you like something to eat, take a seat?"

Naraku looked at Sesshouaru, he wasn't giving him any signs or warnings to follow.

"If you two do not mind, I would love some." He took the bowl and sat down.

Naraku ate while watching the general closely. It felt weird to be eating with them. It was highly usual. He was their slave, he wasn't even suppose to be eating in-front of them, let alone at their table. He never let Inuyasha do this before.

The meal went on in silence.

"The food is good." Naraku commented. He knew he wasnt suppose to talk but he just had to break this awkward moment.

"The fish was caught this morning." Sesshoumaru said. "Its a rare treat. In our lands we do not have this type of fish."

"A shame that the Inu's and Spytra couldn't establish a trading agreement."

"Yes it is a shame, but your King was just too greedy. He wanted too much and gave too little."

Naraku gritted his teeth. He smiled and continued to eat. Silence was better than listening to him insult his father.

"It seems like the war will be coming to an end soon. With the king presumed dead and the prince captured, they have no one to lead them. After all there are so few member of the royal family. I think the only one who could even take the thrown is a women. The prince's sister. But from what I herd she wants no part of this war and vanishes years ago."

"Yes, her name is Kagura, she was lovely women who despised violence. When the king tried to forcefully marry her to another kingdoms prince she eloped with the stable boy she had fallen in love with." The prince said softly as he moved a bean around with his fork.

"Well I didn't know that. How brave of her. How did you know that? What exactly did you do before?"

"You mean before you kidnapped me, whipped me, and kill my people?"

Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. "Yes, before that."

"I worked in the castle. I was a party organizer." The prince lied.

"You must have been very good to work at the castle."

"I am, one of the best."

It amazed Inuyasha how Naraku could show pride in a lie.

"I planned the best parties in the whole kingdom. Everyone knew of the great Naaamiko."

"Your name is Namiko? Strange name."

Inuyasha giggled.

"Well that's what happens when your mother wants a girl and names you Miko before your even born." Naraku finishes his dinner.

"Well Namiko you can clean the table and wash the dish, than I will take you back to the carriage."

"Yes my Lord." Naraku got up and quickly took care of the mess.

"I'm done Lord."

"Than lets go"

Naraku fallowed him till they reached the carriage.

When Naraku entered the the cart to find his cousin sleeping in the corn. Not wanting to wake him he quietly laid down next to him. Kunto turned around and hugged him close. Smiling Naraku rest his head on his cousins chest.

Half an hour past when they were awoken by a knock on the carriage. Inuyasha came in carrying blankets and pillows.

"I thought you guys might want this." The silvernet said smiling.

"Thanks Inuyasha. Your very kind." Naraku said friendly. he took the blankets from him making sure their hands touched.

"We should be arriving tomorrow. So you two should say your goodbyes."

"Oh, really so soon." Kunto looked terrified.

"Is there anyway of escaping tonight?" Naraku asked.

Inuyasha shook his head. "The plan was to get you to survive and escape in the future. If the prince escaped, they will not stop hunting till they find him."

"I understand, please Inuyasha, take care of my cousin. Keep him alive and safe." Kunto bowed his head.

"Kunto" No one had ever cared so much about Naraku before. He was touched.

"Inuyasha what are you doing here." They all turned their heads to see Kouga standing at the entrance.

"I thought the prisioners could use some blankets. The winter winds came early this year."

"You are much too kind Inuyasha but you should not be alone with these men. They are dangerous. That one almost took out my eye." he pointed to Naraku.

"I'll be more careful in the future. Now I must return to my tent soon or Sesshoumaru will worry."

Inuyasha walked by him.

"Have a good night Inuyasha."

When he was gone Kouga looked at the pair. "He's a sweet kid, would have fucked him if Sesshoumaru hadn't claimed him."

Naraku glared at him while Kunto shook. His cousin pressed closer to him.

"You two are so cute, I cant get over it. But princy your kind of a coward."

"Leave him alone" Naraku growled.

"Relax kitty's. I just want to..." Kouga reached out towards them.

"No, if you try anything again I'll tell Lord Sesshoumaru."

Kouga raised an eyebrow. "And what makes you think he'll care? He might encourage the rape of the prince who abused and violated his beloved hanyou."

"He wont. I may only have known him for a few days but I know he wont tolerate it." Naraku wasn't sure of his own words but the expression Kouga made had him believing he was on the right track. "And besides what do I have to loose by telling him. I'm already a slave, but you have everything to loose. Your reputation, your rank, your job, even jail time."

Kouga jaw tighten and his eyes narrowed.

"I really hate a sassy kitty but your right. I wont risk it. But I wouldn't expect to get fed again if I were you." He left the cart stomping his feet.

"You did it Naraku" Kunto whispered.

"I didn't think it would work. Whoo, we got lucky. He wont bother us again."