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Many thanks to all of those who have left me comments. Whether they were good or bad comments, they were still greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Mistress Anei Kasai for all her support. And I am truly sorry for the delay. I had finals and all that good stuff, plus I was grounded so that adds to my excuse. Okay in this story things are now going to start patching up BWAHAHAHA sighs too much Bleach…ANYWAYS ON WE GOOOOO!!

CHAPTER EIGHT

I could smell it.

The sweet fragrance released by the beautiful roses in our enormous gardens. I could hear my younger brother's voice as he welcomed me. My mother's warmth surrounded my body as she embraced me. The taste of a salty tear that trailed down her pale cheek burned on my dry lips as I kissed her.

'Home.'

I was home.

I held on to my mother tighter, never wanting to let her go.

"Miss Kagome?" she asked in a concerned voice.

"Excuse me?" I asked confusedly.

That was not my mother.

I heard the voice give an explanation but unfortunately I could not make out the words. However, it was that one word which managed to wake me up.

'Inuyasha?'

My eyes unlocked and the vision of my mother vanished into oblivion as the bright light of reality blinded me. I blinked numerous times and what was once blurry could now easily be seen. It was a young woman carrying a small tray in her hands.

I looked around before speaking to her and realized that it was not the room I was in last night. Surely there was an explanation to why I was brought here. I tried not to panic.

"I am sorry, what is it you said?"

She nodded and spoke again, "I was given the orders by Master Inuyasha to send you breakfast."

I watched her carefully as she set the tray down beside me before speaking, "Where is your master?"

This was utterly familiar. Too familiar. It was making me uncomfortable.

"He knew, miss, you would ask such a question and therefore I was told to remain silent. Yet, he would like you to stay here and wait for him."

I frowned as the lady walked towards the door. Inuyasha was making me stay in a room after all I did for him. Damn him.

"Where exactly am I?" I asked.

"You're in the Northern Lands, miss," she stated calmly before closing the door behind her.

'Northern Lands?'

I opened the tray and dipped my finger into the cold, thick substance that had been served to me for "breakfast". I brought that coated digit to my mouth. Oatmeal.

I closed the tray and looked around the room, finding, to my pleasure, a linen dress. Could it be that it was for me? Or did it belong to another woman?

If it did happen to be another woman's dress, then I would have to apologize later, for I put it on. I no longer had any interest in waiting and unfortunately for Inuyasha, I would have to disobey him. I was not going to wait in that chamber until he decided to grace me with his presence.

I made my way towards the door, as my hand slowly gripped the cold handle. Before my wrist could make any movement, a loud scream penetrated through the wall. It was similar to the voice of that woman who had given me the tray earlier.

Footsteps of men made there way across the hallway, proven by their visible shadows seen under the door. I slowly walked backwards, away from the entrance and bumping into the wall. The door was kicked down and three men entered my chamber. They stared at me with a mischievous look in there dim eyes.

"Boss, you might wanna take a look at this," one of them grinned.

"I told you," replied a hidden male voice, "we only came for— a woman?"

I gazed at the tall man. The violet cloth he wore brought out his white, creamy flesh. His dark brown hair was tied which allowed me to see his dark violet eyes that gave him a mysterious look.

"Leave us," he smirked.

His men grinned and obeyed without question.

"What's your name?"

He made his way towards me, but that did not force any answer out of my mouth.

"You're a quiet one aren't you?"

He brought his hand behind me neck and pushed me forwards, in front of his face.

"We'll fix that," he smirked.

His warm breath hit my face as lowered his lips, hoping to claim mine. I coldly turned my face, receiving a wet kiss on my cheek. He retrieved and raised his right eyebrow in confusion.

"My name is of no importance seeing how it will not change the situation I am in."

It was quiet before he a loud laugh erupted from his throat.

"I like you," he grinned, "MEN! Take her. She's coming with us."

Before I could protest a dark cloth was placed around my head and I fell into a dark slumber.

I heard the door creak open and a dark figure came walking in. He mumbled my name and I moaned his. I had been waiting for him. I stood up and the cloth that had surrounded my body fell to the floor, exposing my naked body. He walked towards me, throwing his sword to the side. My hands reached to touch his burning cheeks. I pulled him towards me, tasting him once again. He forced my mouth open all the while forcing me onto the bed. His arms snaked my hips while he grounded his body into me.

"I want you," he whispered, gasping for air.

"I want you too…Inuyasha."

'That was not right.'

I awoke, panting. My body was hot and covered with sweat. I could feel warm trails drip down my skin, soaking my clothes.

"I see you have awakened. It seems you were having an exotic dream so I chose not to wake you," he smirked, sitting near me. "Now, will you tell me your name?"

My cheeks flushed a pink color as I remembered the dream; I was doing something I had never done before with someone I barely knew. Inuyasha's perverted mind was beginning to affect my own. My face turned an even darker shade when I felt a hand slowly make its way down my lower back. I slapped the man's cheek, a loud sound echoing from the walls, before curling up into a little ball.

"Why is it you kidnapped me? I told you, I am of no importance," I growled.

"Oh but you are, you see," he murmured, touching the red bruise on his face.

I looked at him in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"You were in Inuyasha's room. You are probably a great value to him."

I scoffed. If only he knew how that half-demon mocked me.

"That is absurd. I mean nothing to-."

"That's what I first thought, since Inuyasha does happen to have many concubines," he interrupted.

I felt the awful sensation, known as jealousy, run through my body and I did not like it. I knew Inuyasha had bedded many women, but why was it different now? Why did I feel like my guts were twisting? Why was my heart pounding fiercely?

"But he never brings one into his house, let alone his room, therefore you must be important."

I wrapped my arms around my knees, placing my head between my legs, "You are wasting your time…as well as mine."

"He'll be here."

I turned to him, "What do you want from him anyway?"

"His money."

"What for?" I asked curiously.

He frowned, "The love of my life was taken away from me." His purple eyes softened, "I need that money to bring her back."

"Do you know why she was taken?"

"She was forced to work in the Western Lands for Lord Kouga."

I felt my heart skip a beat and my eyes widened as I remembered. Could it be that this lover of his was that woman who Kouga had sent to help me…, "Kagome."

"Hmm," he stared at me with confusion.

"My name is Kagome."

He smiled.

"It seems, Lady Kagome, you have fallen for my charm."

I saw his mouth form into a small grin, "Don't think I have given up on my plan."

I pouted. He did not understand. Inuyasha would not waste his time to find me. He would only find another woman, one that would actually please him. It was then when I realized that I did not want him to leave me alone. I wanted him to find me. I wanted him to mock me. I wanted to hear his laugh and his perverted remarks. I wanted him to…

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH HER?"

The door was pushed down, revealing, "Inu—Inuyasha? What…what are you doing here?"

"Kagome!" he ran towards me and held me in his arms before turning to the man who had kidnapped me, "What did you do to her Miroku?"

'Miroku?'

"I did nothing to her that she didn't like," he winked.

"You bastard," he growled, pushing him towards the wall, "Don't you ever touch her again."

He turned to look at me with a cold stare, "Let's go, Kagome."

"I'm afraid I can't let her leave."

I swallowed hard as he stopped and turned to Miroku with an angry look in his eyes, "What did you say?"

"I need something in return."

Inuyasha did not answer and I saw his hands close into a fist. I walked to him and wrapped my soft fingers around his. He stared up at me in confusion and I nodded to let him know he was not a threat.

"You haven't changed," he growled. "What do you want?"

"Money."

He remained silent before speaking, "I'm sorry, I can't give you that right now. If you want the money you will have to travel with us to my next battle. We leave tomorrow morning." He let go of my hand and walked up to him, snarling, "Make sure you know that I'm only doing this for Kagome. Nothing between you and me has changed."

He turned his back and pulled me close to him. We walked through the open entrance and he wrapped me under his warm arms, not bothering to look back at Miroku.

I had never seen Inuyasha this angry. The beautiful golden orbs were tainted with anger and filled with concern. The smirk that is always plastered on his perfect face was gone.

And the fact that he did not even speak was what frightened me the most.

We reached his house, and Inuyasha was still silent. I wanted to speak, but I did not know where to begin. He was probably upset with me for disobeying him. I had to explain.

"Inu-" his lips silenced mine in a kiss. His arms enclosed my body, bringing me forth to his own body. It was not a kiss of dominance. Nor was it a passionate one. It was merely an apologetic kiss…filled with regret, as if he were asking for forgiveness. But…why?

"I'm sorry," he mumbled when he released of my lips.

I still did not understand.

He hugged me closer to him, placing a hand on the back of my head, "Oh God, I thought I had lost you."

"Inu…yasha?"

"When Ayame told me that you had been kidnapped, I felt a deep stab in my chest; something that I had never felt before," he murmured, holding me tighter.

My arms moved slowly up his back as my forehead slowly descended upon his shoulder. Then I remembered. His wounds. They had not yet healed. I lifted my head and my dark brown eyes collided with his deep, passionate ones.

"Inuyasha your wounds…I need to-"

"Stay with me," he whispered.

"What…do you mean? I am supposed to stay with you, remember."

"That's not what I mean. Don't—don't go back to Kaede. Stay…with me."

A/N: TUN TUN TUN!! Chapter 3 for 'The Possesor' will be out soon!!