Chapter Ten "A Secret Meeting"

Lord Hiro didn't want to bring back any unpleasent memories for his daughter, so it was known that no one mention the war to Kagome. She was ordered to relax. In fact, she had no idea why she was examined by doctors. She figured they didnt beleive her when she said she was fine.

Kagome was lying in the huge bathtub in her bathroom. She closed her eyes and relaxed in the warm water and scented bubbles. She wished more than anything to see Inuyasha again, she missed him so badly. As she slid herself lower into the warm water, she closed her eyes and saw his face.

"Kagome?" she could have sworn she heard his voice calling her name. "Kagome?" This time she was sure it wasnt her imagination. She opened the shower curtain to see Inuyasha looking messy and tired.

"Inuyasha?!" She stood up, not caring she was naked, and wrapped her arms around the demon. She kissed him, but he didnt kiss her back. Intead, he pushed her away and handed her a robe.

"Here," he said. "Wear this." She put on the robe, stunned at the venom in his voice. Thats when she noticed the bruise on his face.

"Baby, what happened to your face?" she tried to touch it but he pulled away.

"You told your father...you told him I raped you?" Her eyes grew wide with shock.

"What? No of course not! I have bearly spoke to my parents since I came back three days ago! Who told you that?!"

"He did." she gasped. "I guess you didn't hear?"

"Hear what?"

"About the war?" "War? What war?" "Between Heaven and Hell. Because I raped you." Her lip quivered like it did the first day he met her, and he couldnt stay mad at that face. "I...I cant believe this! He hit you, didnt he?" Inuyasha nodded.

Kagome wrapped her arms around him and cried into his chest. "Inuyasha, I'm so sorry! I dont know how that got into his head, but...oh this is all my fault! I have to do something!" she reached up to kiss the bruise her father made. "What happened?" Kagome asked, and Inuyasha breathed deeply before explaining to her.

"Theres a war going on because my father wouldn't listen. This is the last straw." "Kagome you have to talk to him. I'll help you if you need me. If you want to talk to him together, I'm down with that. Ok?" She nodded. He hugged her tightly to him, not caring if she was getting his shirt wet. "I missed you so much." "I missed you too, Kagome." He tenderly kissed her forehead.

"I should go now." "Now? I just saw you again!" "I know, but knowing your father he has guards all over the palace."

As if to prove a point, someone knocked on the door to Kagome's bathroom. "My Lady? I hear voices in there. Is everything alright?"

"Just a second." She kissed him. "I dont want you to go, Inuyasha. I love you."

"My Lady, I'm going to open the door!"

"I love you too, Kagome." He kissed her again.

"Your Grace, I will open the door! I am sure I heard a male voice in there!"

"A moment!" To Inuyasha she whispered, "Promise me you'll be safe."

"I will. I'll come see you soon."

"My Lady...!"

"When?"

"Tomorrow night. In your room. Be ready. I'll come around midnight. But for now I have to leave. Goodnight, Angel." With one last kiss, he left Kagome and climbed back down the vines under her bathroom window, but not before the guard burst down the door and saw him leave.

"Intruder! A demon!! Surround the palace. Dont let the mutt escape!!" He grabbed Kagome's arm. "My Lady, this way to saftey."

"No! Let me go!"

"Dont let the monster get away! After him! After him!"

"Leave him alone! Let go off me!! Let go!!"

"Seize the demon! He was after the Princess again!"

"Get off! Let me go!"

"Kill the monster! Kill him!"

My Lord, what is with me and cliffhangers?

Oh, I know!

Then I know you'll have to read, or the suspense will kill you!

Hahahahahahaah!!

Love,

Mardee 3

P.S.- I have suffered from a bit of writer's block, so if I dont update soon, that's why...but maybe if you R&R, I'll get some insparation!