'ello everybody! I have the goods and this chapter should be a doozy. Don't ask me what a doozy is, I wouldn't know. Just know I have come bearing the next chapter to A Pirate's Life For Me! Aren't you so happy!? I bet you are.

Anyways, Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha (-goes and cries in a corner over it-)

On with the story!

Chapter Five: Nightmare and Another Kidnap!?

Kagome paced in her room, fuming. I can't believe him! What an arrogant, self-centered, uncaring, asshole! UGH! She thought angrily. The afternoon before she was having lunch with Sesshomaru, before they had to part from each other, and Inuyasha had barged in, put her over his shoulder, and brought her back to the ship. The second they were on the ship, and he had dropped her, rather ungracefully to the floor, she wasted no time in getting up and giving him a piece of her mind.

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"Why the hell did you do that!?"

"Because you are the hostage, and I'm not waiting for you to be ready to leave!"

"I was in the middle of lunch with your brother and was coming back right after!"

"Yeah right! I bet you were making plans with him for you to stay on his ship and all you would have to do is be his pretty little play thing." Inuyasha scoffed.

Kagome's hand moved so fast, she smacked him with a force that made his head turn.

"Your brother will always be a better man with more decency than you will ever be, Inuyasha." She yelled at him, her tone venomous when she said his name. She turned on her heel and walked away from him. Inuyasha was frozen to the spot. His head was still turned from when she slapped him, his bangs completely covering his eyes. He brought his hand up to his cheek and felt the burn from her hand making contact. He had never heard his name spoken in such a tone. Nor had a woman spoken… no… yelled back to him like that either.

"Damn, Captain. Why did you have to go…"

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Kagome didn't know and didn't care what else was said. She believed Inuyasha deserved everything that was said and done. She huffed again, throwing herself down onto the single bed in the room. She had received the only other room on the ship, and was actually given to her by Kouga. It was his room, but he had claimed he didn't need the luxury of a bed. She laid there in silence, trying to forget the day's events, only to remember again and have the right mind to tell Sesshomaru what he had said. No. I'm just over-reacting like usual. I really need some anger management. What is wrong with you!? He called you Sesshomaru's, our good friend Sesshomaru's, slut. Grr… You're right! I'm not over-reacting! He got what was coming to him. She thought angrily. She let out another scowl and a curse or two before settling down again. She was so busy within her thoughts she didn't hear the knock on her door.

"Kagome, dinner is ready." Myoga's voice called through the door.

"I'm not hungry. Give Shippou my portions." She replied, sighing.

"Alright. Good night, Lady Kagome." He stated.

She heard his footsteps fade down the hallway. The boat was slowly rocking, creating a lullaby effect. It wasn't long before she found herself slowly losing consciousness to the sleep world.

Kagome woke in a field of colorful flowers, a bright sun shining down upon her. She was wearing a flowing white summer dress, a forest green ribbon tied around her middle. She sat up from the field and rose to her feet, toes being tickled by the ever-green grass blades.

As Kagome slept and dreamed, she got up in the same fashion as she did in her dream. It was as if she were acting out the dream in reality. She started to walk across the room to the door, and opened it. She made her way down the hall towards the stairs.

She walked down the small way out of the field and walked along a narrow, grass-lined path, her hand touching a tree every now and then. She could hear her friends laughing from beyond the hill which was in front of her. A smile graced her lips as she started up the step-like hill. Butterflies danced around her in the air. One landed on her nose and she laughed as it flew off.

When she smiled in the dream, she smiled in the real world. She made her way up the stairs onto the upper deck. She looked around as if she were watching something interesting around her, in the air, and let out a small laugh. This laugh didn't go unnoticed. A silver-haired captain peaked one eye open from his spot in the crow's nest. He stood up from his spot and stretched, then proceeded to look for the source of the laughter. When he looked down onto the deck, he spotted Kagome, her body was physically shivering from the cold, but her not completely responding. He took a closer look and realized she was sleeping. She sleepwalks!? Now that would be a good source of blackmail, but… this is the only time this has happened… He thought, watching her intently. She continued to move, but getting closer to the railing.

Kagome continued to walk up the hill with no difficulties. When she did get to the top, she realized it wasn't just a hill, but a small cliff which had a drop into a tiny waist deep pond. She saw her brother, only he was little again, her friend Sango, her mom, and her dad. She watched with a smile on her face as they splashed around.

"Come in, darling, the water is fine!" Her father called to her.

"Yeah, sis, come on in!" Souta called, slashing water up, trying to get her wet. She let a giggle and shook her head.

"Come in, my dear." Her father said again, only his voice more sinister this time, his arms out stretched trying to grab her and pull her in. What she didn't realized was someone or something was behind her and had tried to push her in as well.

"Die, Lady Kagome!" came a snarling velvety male's voice.

Inuyasha watched as Kagome went over to the railing and pause for a moment or two. She looked to be smiling and he heard another laugh come from her. He was confused for a moment, but shock shot through him as he saw her climbing up onto the railing. He was shocked still when she had a nearly perfect balance, even with the wind and the waves crashing into the boat. His shocked was completely replaced with worry as he noticed her demeanor completely change from calm happiness, to feared silence. He, also, noticed she was leaning toward the ocean side. He didn't take anymore time watching her nearly fall into the freezing and unforgiving ocean. He grabbed a rope and securely gripped it before swinging down and grabbing Kagome around the waist and swinging back around to crash land into the deck. He made sure he took the impact of the deck and she landed on him. She started to thrash her arms wildly while screaming.

"Kagome! KAGOME, WAKE UP!" Inuyasha bellowed, trying to wake up the flailing woman. Kagome continued to thrash around.

"KAGOME, WAKE UP! WAKE UP!" Inuyasha commanded again, holding her arms down.

Kagome's eyes fluttered open, a sleepy haze still in them. She registered a shiver as a light wind went by, making the night air even cooler. She did notice that the chill wasn't as harsh as it should've been and that she felt the warmth of another body under her. She looked down and found herself looking into the eyes of none other than Inuyasha. Her eyes widened and a blush instantly appeared on her face.

"Inuyasha, what am I doing outside?"

"You were sleep walking and almost jumped overboard. I couldn't just let you jump. You would've frozen to death in that water." he stated, averting his eyes from her. This made Kagome blush even harder, as she heard caring words and not scolding ones, and she felt his breath on her face.

"Uhm…" She started as she realized the very compromising position they were in. She stood up quickly and dusted off invisible dust. "Thank you for saving me… I guess…" she stated and turned around only to run into a hard chest. She looked up and found a very pissed Kouga.

"Oi, Captain Mutt-face, what were you doing with my Kagome!?"

"She isn't yours so I can do what I damn well please to her." Inuyasha growled back wrapping an arm around Kagome's waist and pulling her closer to him.

Kagome was about to butt in, but Kouga lunged himself at Inuyasha and tackled him to the ground. Kagome anime sweat dropped. She shook her head at the sight before her, until she felt a hand on her butt. She whipped around and slapped the person and realized it was none other than Miroku.

"HENTAI!"

This made both Kouga and Inuyasha stop fighting with each other and gang up on Miroku. Said monk backed up as far as he could before turning and running. Kouga high-tailed it after Miroku and Inuyasha was going to do the same before Kagome's voice stopped him.

"When are we going to port again? I need something other than a torn, wet under-dress to wear."

"We're going to be there in a day or so. Do you have money to pay for said clothing?"

"I have my ways." Kagome smiled mischievously, winking at him, before making her way back to her room. Inuyasha remained on the deck, eyes wide, glued to the spot.

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Sango sighed deeply as she watched the scenery go by. She and Souta were on a boat in the middle of the grandest pond in the park, near Lord Naraku's house. They could still be seen but they could not be heard. Sango let her gaze travel around and spot for anything suspicious but found none. She looked over to Souta and found him deep in thought, or doing exactly what she just did only moments ago. He looked down to her and their eyes met. He smiled and leaned forward, making the appearance of romance. Sango acted her part as well, making a blush appear on her face.

"You said we needed to talk. So let us talk. What are we going to do at the problem at hand?" He asked, resting a hand gently on her shoulder. Sango giggled.

"I know Kagome is alright, for now. From what I over-heard yesterday she is okay. Though, the man who kidnapped her, who thinks she is the fiancé of Naraku, is starting to have feelings for her. She has also been let out of the cell, so I am assuming she is sleeping comfortably else where if what I said before is true." She informed him, but made it seem like compliments or a reminisce of a memory. Souta smiled and let out a chuckle of his own.

"Well then, I do not have to worry for my sister on that part then, do I? Now what is it you wanted to talk about that you over heard yesterday?"

"Naraku was talking with someone who is working with someone who is keeping a close eye on the two. He knows their every move, everything they say, and everything that is going on, without being detected by the two or the crew. I heard Naraku say he wanted to be done with the two nuisances, for good." Sango stated, though did her show of romanticism by placing her hand on Souta's knee. Souta's eyes widened, not because Sango's hand was on his knee, but from the information he just received. He would not stand for this, but there was nothing he could do about it now, not yet. He took a deep breath, shut his eyes, and let it out through his mouth.

"What do we do?" He asked Sango.

"What can we do besides watch Naraku carefully. I don't know if Kikyo knows anything, but if it involves harming Kagome, she's probably all for it. I don't get why Kagome saved her from being kidnapped anyway."

"Maybe it was a blessing in disguise?" Souta said wistfully. Sango gave him a small smile. She leaned in and gave him a peck on the cheek.

"We should get back now. 'Your Highness' might be waiting." She said mockingly, as Souta grabbed the oars and rowed them back to the wooden dock.

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"DAMN IT! I WAS SO CLOSE! SO FUCKING CLOSE!" Naraku yelled so the whole house could hear it.

"I almost had that stupid annoying wench 10,000 leagues under! That interfering Inuyasha! How I hate thee!" He bellowed. He slammed his fists down onto his desk, shaking the items on top. Hojo stood in the far corner of the room away from the Lord. He let the man have his tantrum of how close he was to killing one of the people he wanted to be rid of. Hojo knew Kagome, personally, and didn't care if she lived or died anymore. She had shattered his heart into millions of pieces so why should he show her any mercy. When Lord Naraku had quieted down, he took this chance to speak up on the new information he has about the two.

"Lord Naraku, I have come with some more information for you. Some information I think you will find to be very useful."

"Really, now? You have thirty seconds." Naraku hissed.

"Inuyasha is coming to port soon. Kagome will be out savaging for new clothes. So she will be alone." Hojo stated, a grin on his face.

"That is indeed useful information. I have the perfect people to handle this one. Kagome shall be dead by the end of this week." He said maliciously. A maniacal laugh escaped from his lips and Hojo smiled as well.

"People?"

"Yes. There is more than one in this group. They're known as the Band of Seven. They shall be the perfect minions to help me." He stated, getting out some parchment.

"Now, get out. My fiancé is coming, and I don't need her to see you here. I don't feel like explaining anything to her just yet." Naraku dismissed, waving Hojo away. He was gone only moments before Kikyo walked into his office, with a tray of lunch. She briskly walked over to Naraku's desk and placed it before him, giving him a small peck on the cheek before sitting in a chair before his desk.

"What is the matter, my love? You look stressed."

"Just something I was working on has gone array, but I have fixed it, my dearest." He replied. He picked up his sandwich delicately and took a bite.

"I'm afraid I may have terrible news. Kagome may be convicted of treason and to which the punishment is death. What do you think of this, my dear?" Naraku asked, only curious of what she would think. Kikyo took a moment to think about the information given to her.

"Well, treason is the highest crime of the region and if she has committed such a crime then such a crime should be punished." She stated thoughtfully, unknowing of what Naraku was up to.

"You know the law well, my sweet. You are a smart woman." He complimented, getting up from his seat and walking over to Kikyo, pulling her up from her seat. He proceeded to pull her into an embrace and giving her a chaste kiss on the lips. Kikyo smiled against his lips and pulled away.

"Thank you, now, finish your lunch and I'll come back to pick up your tray." She said walking out the door. She turned back and winked at him, before turning back around and going on her merry way. Naraku smiled a wicked smile.

"With a mindset like that, it should be easy to manipulate to the way I need it to be." He said evilly. He went back to his desk and sat down. He moved the tray out of the way of the paper he was about to write on and took out an ink well, and pen.

Bankotsu,

Hello, my dear friend. I have but a favor to ask of you and your loyal friends. I will await your arrival. Best Wishes.

Naraku

He signed his name gracefully and rolled it up and tied a deep purple ribbon to it. At that moment, Kagura came into his office.

"You need something, my Lord?"

"I need this sent out right away. Be sure it gets to Bankotsu gets this immediately." Naraku commanded and handed her the note.

"Also, be sure I get a response before he arrives here."

"Yes, sir." Kagura stated, before taking the rolled paper and bowing. She left the room and walked straight out of the house. She took a feather from her hair and threw it up, it in turn expanding enough to give her a ride on the wind. Damn that Naraku. What does he plan with the Band the Seven?

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Chapter five is complete! I do believe this is my longest chapter yet! So now that this chapter is over, Inuyasha is proven to be an ass and a good guy all in the same chapter! Also, Souta is now up to speed on what Sango knows, but what's this, Naraku already planning another attack on Kagome!? Oh geez… and here I thought I would get a break… oh well… -sigh-

Anywhos! Review and what not and lemme know what you think!

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