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Chapter 22 Betrayed
Kagome's shock only lasted seconds, and then the rage took over. He'd been keeping a secret from her, one that was critical to her success. he was on their side. He was sided with the enemy. That ass hole, she thought, he had played her, made her believe he was on her side, and all along he was lying about not knowing what was happening. She wanted to believe he had nothing to do with it, but the evidence was right there in her hands and in her mind.
She knew he'd lied, and it tore her up inside, especially after the feelings she'd had for him. She was just glad she hadn't acted upon those feelings, how stupid she would have felt then. She gave Naraku a nod.
"I need to talk to my friends, alone." She said, she knew he'd let her, she was the only one who could get him what he wanted.
"Very well, you have five minutes." She was taken to a room and there she was united with her friends.
"Sango, Miroku, are you guys okay?" She hugged Sango fiercely and gave Miroku a hug just the same. She'd missed her friends.
"Yea, were fine, just locked up like prisoners," Sango gave a frustrated sigh.
"Don't worry, once I get the jewel for Naraku, I'll get you out then we can get out." Kagome said, "But for now you have to stay here. You'll be safe." "Are you okay?" Miroku asked feeling a bad vibe rush off Kagome.
"I've been betrayed, and I've lost all our things," she didn't stop. "I'll sort it out later, for now I've got business to do." Kagome gave them each another hug and then was escorted out. Miroku and Sango were left there to figure out what her words had meant.
Kagome felt unexpected tears spring to her eyes. She was driving down the road headed to Kikyo's house to retrieve the jewel. How could this happen to her? She was a fool; she should have just left Inuyasha out of this. That jerk, he knew all along what she was up against. He was even working with that monster. How could he? A part of her hoped he hadn't realized what he'd gotten himself into, and was trying to get out, or maybe Naraku was just trying to get her to think it was him, but it all made sense. She knew Naraku wasn't lying. Even in her mind it was obvious she'd been double crossed. She hated the feeling of doubt that washed over her.
What about Kikyo? What did she have to do with this whole thing? She stole it from Inuyasha, but why? Was she really Kagome's ally and not Inuyasha? She didn't want to believe it but that was how it looked. What else could it be? She wanted to confront Inuyasha, but he was on Naraku's side, he'd just slow her down, and try to get her killed. She got to the house and waited out front for a few minutes. She parked a few blocks down in an alleyway, and began her trek to the house. She thought of this as her last necessary robbery. She would never have to steal again for Naraku after this, and this time she wouldn't screw it up.
She scoped the place out. It was still dark inside but it wouldn't be for long. She didn't have the time to get in and get the jewel now so she'd have to wait. She found a nearby tree and climbed up as high as possible. She was covered by the branches well so there was no need to lay low. She watched and waited for movement in the house and then after three hours she climbed down and decided to go investigate.
There was definitely something wrong here. Someone should be up and about by now, it was almost noon. She made it to the front door unnoticed but somehow felt as if she were being watched. She contemplated her options and then began picking the lock. It took her two minutes to get the door opened. She walked in the house and looked about. It appeared that nobody was home. The house actually looked rather vacant. Like no one had lived here for quite some time. Kagome wondered if she had possibly gotten the wrong address.
"I know why you here." A voice said from above her. She looked up to find Kikyo standing at the top of the staircase.
"Then maybe you can help me out." Kagome tried to think of a way to get the girl to give her the jewel.
"Why would I do that?" she laughed as if at a funny joke Kagome had just told.
"Because if you don't, then things will get ugly." Kagome thought of several ways to get the jewel, but it seemed that none would work successfully without being near Kikyo.
"Tell me Kagome, are you doing it for him?" Kagome knew she was referring to Naraku.
"So what if I am?" Kagome advanced toward the stairs slowly.
"What about Inuyasha? Where is he, I figured he'd be here to help you." She smirked as if she knew more that she should.
"Why would I need him, I'm perfectly capable of stealing things by myself." Kikyo could tell by her tone that she already knew the whole story, or maybe not.
"So he told you? How noble of him." She laughed again, the sound echoing about the house.
"No, Naraku told me, he told me everything, and I only have one question." Kagome looked up.
"What would that be?" Kikyo looked as if she were bored with the whole thing.
"Why do you want it? What are you getting out of this?" Kagome seriously wanted to know.
"Kagome, I'm the protector of the jewel, it is my job to make sure that it doesn't end up in the wrong hands, even if that means I have to die."
"Wow, it's gotta suck being you," Kagome felt the girls pain, it was hard living up to others expectations.
"So, are you willing to make a deal, cause I think I have a plan." Kagome looked at the girl before her, this would be a piece of cake.
"What did you have in mind?" Kikyo knew the girl would leave here with the jewel, hopefully she'd make the right decision.
end chappy
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