It all Started with a Nameless Beauty

Author's Note: enjoy! This is barely lime-y. There's just the usual bad language. :)

~~~ Chapter 11~~~

As soon as Youko and Kagome were out of sight, Sango got out of the hot spring. It wouldn't be safe to stay behind without Kagome. She also wanted to hurry up and go see what they were fighting about. Sango arrived back at the camp ten minutes later, only to find Inuyasha and Miroku, with no Kagome. Where could she be?

"Oy! Where's Kagome? You didn't leave her did you?" Inuyasha shouted from a tree.

Sango quizzically looked up towards him, "Um… she came back a while ago. Youko got her for you."

At this, Inuyasha quickly stood up and jumped down from his branch, "WHAT!? You mean that stupid fox?! When did this happen?!"

"I already told you! It just happened. He came over and told us that YOU wanted to talk to Kagome, so you sent him. Sheesh. There is no need to yell!"

Pausing for a few seconds, and after many colorful words regarding the fox, Inuyasha headed towards the spring. How could he have been so stupid! Knowing how arrogant Youko was, he should have known he wouldn't just back down.

He arrived at the spring, and came to a halt at the water's edge, he would find their scents. He could recognize that conniving plant-sniffing fox in no time. Inuyasha crouched down onto the floor and shoved his nose into the dirt and grass. Kagome was here alright. Slowly, as not to miss anything, Inuyasha crawled back in the direction of Miroku and Sango, back towards camp. How come there was no fox scent? As he crawled further and further into the forest, Kagome's scent was becoming fainter and fainter. How was this possible? How could it just disappear?

Inuyasha lifted his head up from the earth and took a deep breath of the air. Nothing. He looked around him and sniffed at the trees and flowers around him. Not a single hint. FUCK THAT FOX! His nose was losing its sharpness. Inuyasha's eyes grew dark. The fox had somehow planned everything out, down to a tee. Something was in the earth, something was desensitizing his nose. Damn it to hell!

Crashing through the trees came Sango, Miroku, and Shippou, all atop the fire cat demon. Inuyasha did not bother glancing up. He mumbled under his breath.

Shippou looked at Inuyasha wide-eyed and was the first to break the silence, voice full of concern, "What's wrong? Where's Kagome?"

He scowled, "She's been taken."

Kagome tried steadying herself on Youko's shoulder. He was going so fast, she was starting to feel nauseated. She was bouncing up and down non-stop and it was not helping her think straight. With time, she began to realize her predicament and began to pound on his back AGAIN. "Let me go, Youko! I'm supposed to stay with them! I told you before that I don't belong to YOU!" With her last word, she punched his back as forcefully as she could, emphasizing her anger.

Youko snapped. How could she not understand yet? Suddenly, he threw her off his shoulder and in one smooth motion, he gripped the nape of her neck and pinned her body to a tree. She winced in pain as her back crashed into the hard bark. She had barely enough time to grasp the situation, and found both of her hands grasping at Youko's hold on her neck. He needed to let go of her now! Kagome began to panic as she felt his hand on her neck. She tried digging her fingers under his to loosen his hold, but he only tightened his grip, forcing her head to tilt back against the tree trunk, completely exposing her neck. Kagome froze.

He growled, "You don't belong to anyone BUT ME!"

Kagome looked down her nose at him and stared at him in fear and anger. Was he really going down this road again? She tried to move her arms to push him off of her or to claw at him, but her body refused. What was going on? She tried once more to shove her arms in front of her, but only succeeded in twitching her shoulders. She was completely immobilized.

Youko tightened his grip further and raised his other hand to her jaw, effectively lowering her face until her eyes were level with his. "You will come to my den quietly," his youki flared. Kagome whimpered. What was THAT?! Something inside of her had taken over, and her body had bent to his will without question.

When he released her body, Kagome had slumped down onto the ground. Easily, he picked her up off the floor, and sped off towards his lair once again.

Inuyasha growled from deep within his throat and turned towards the spring. He would have to guess where Youko took her. He would only rely on his sense of sound and sight to find her. He crouched down once more onto the ground and looked at the floor, scrutinizing each and every blade of grass. He would find the bloody fox and beat him to a pulp!

Miroku interjected, "If I may, Inuyasha?" The hanyou pulled himself away from the earth and listened. "I do not believe that Youko will do her any harm," the monk started, "when you came to us last night, Kagome explained everything. He saved you, you know. He helped you recover."

He could not believe it. The monk wanted him to sit back and let the fox do what he wanted! Inuyasha grumbled and continued with his assessment of the forest floor until he heard another voice.

"Inuyasha," Sango began, "I understand that you care for her, but I think that it would be better to let her be for a while." His demeanor did not change; her words seemed to have no hold whatsoever. She sighed and continued, "Don't you think it's better for her to have someone's whole heart rather than someone else's half?" She waited and finally saw a change in Inuyasha's body, "She needs to find her own happiness. And I'm sure if it was against her will, Youko would let her go. He seems to genuinely care for her."

Inuyasha looked back at Sango and could not deny a single word. Kagome would be happier with someone else. After all, he was still devoted and bound to Kikyo. He could not help it. With a sigh, Inuyasha walked back towards Kaede's village. "If we don't hear from her very soon, I'm going to find that filthy fox and murder him," he grumbled.

As Kagome bounced on his shoulder, her resolve slowly began to come back to her. She still didn't understand what had happened earlier. The sun began to set and her demon eyes helped her see through the forest. How long had it been?

Not until they were within sight of Youko's cave did she feel back to her normal self again. "Youko, please just stop this. We've been through this so many times!" Youko ignored her and continued to speed towards the cave. Tens of guards stood at the entrance, and as they went deeper into the lair, more stood lining the halls.

Kagome began to struggle within his grip, but before she could regain her strength and will, she was already locked inside the all too familiar room with her all too familiar captor. She stood in the center of the room and rolled her eyes. Fuck. She was back to square one and this time it seemed like escape would be near impossible.

Youko stood up straight and stretched his arms high above his head. He let out a long breath and walked towards a large trunk near the door. He pulled out two sleeping yukatas, and tossed one at Kagome, "Here put this on," he said. She ignored his command and was hit by the sleeping garment. She stood still, arms crossed, and glared at him. Did he really expect her to listen to him? After what he did?! Youko sighed, "Suit yourself." He reached over his shoulder, gripped the back of his shirt, and pulled it over his head. Without skipping a beat, he hooked his thumb under the band of his pants and in one sweeping motion, he took everything off. Kagome was taken aback and quickly squeezed her eyes shut. Did this youkai have no modesty? She blushed.

"Like what you see?" he smirked, admiring the pink hue that spread through her cheeks. Kagome did not respond and would not respond. She was not going to submit! After more rustling of clothes, she finally heard him speak up, "Put on your night clothes, Kagome."

Kagome continued to stand where she stood, eyes still closed.

"If you're not going to do it, then I guess I'll have to do it for you, ne?" Kagome's eyes snapped open and bulged.

Before she knew it, Youko had pinned her on the ground, straddling her waist, and pinning her arms to her sides. His hands quickly reached up to her collar and began to untie the red scarf of her uniform. She began to struggle with all her might, attempting to use her Miko powers to throw him off, but she could not reach it. What was going on! Youko stopped and smirked, "Ah yes, Kagome, I was wondering when you would figure it out. There are spells on this room that confines any holy power given off. So in here, you are just a hanyou, and I am just a youkai. Would you care to see who will win?" he laughed.

Kagome's heart began to pound. "Ok, ok! I give up! Just get off of me, so I can change!" she blurted out. Youko looked at her and frowned, "I thought you would have resisted me a little longer than that." He stood up and handed her the spare yukata, "Come on now, change," he said again.

How come she could resist him now, but not earlier back in the forest? Kagome grumbled and glared at him. She still didn't understand what was going on.

She undid the half tied scarf, but just as she reached for the hem of her shirt, she realized Youko was just staring. "Exc-USE ME!" she yelled, moving the yukata in front of her body, shielding her body from his gaze.

"It's not like I haven't seen it before," he smiled, "Well, most of it anyways."

Kagome's youki flared with anger and embarrassment.

"I'm just kidding!" he said lifting his hands up in defeat and faced the front wall, "I promise I won't turn around." She could feel the smirk on his face.

Kagome looked at him suspiciously and quickly took off her top and bottom. Wearing only her bra and underwear, she slipped into her sleeping outfit. The pure silk and white yukata draped from her shoulders and hugged her every curve. "I'm decent now. You can turn around."

Youko complied and smiled, "Sleeping with you in that, I don't think I'll be able to hold back," he growled with excitement.

"What?! I am NOT going to sleep with you in the same futon!"

"Why not? We did it last night."

Kagome blushed and pointed at him, "Yea, but… but… there were other people there! Now it's only us! It's improper!" She frantically waved her hand in his direction.

"It's not improper. You're going to be my mate no matter what," he said, then quickly grabbed her extended arm and walked her towards his futon. Kagome pulled against his grip and tried to find leverage on the floor, but she was just too small compared to Youko. He easily dragged her across the room. "You have got to be kidding me, Youko. You can't just claim me and you know it!" she yelled. Youko ignored her last statement and got into the futon, pulling her down with him. Clumsily, she plopped onto the soft blanket with him. His arm looped around her waist and pulled her into his body, effectively spooning her back into his chest, "Just sleep, Kagome. We've had a long day." In response, she reached for the arm that surrounded her and struggled to loosen his grip, "Let me go, Youko!"

The blankets shifted around her and she was quickly enveloped in a down feather comforter. A mouth suddenly rested itself upon the back of her neck. She stiffened. "Sleep, Kagome," he breathed. She could feel the hairs on her skin stand on end. What was he doing to her! Kagome's entire body had stilled and she could feel every small movement he made. Every breath he made sent tingles down her spine.

Slowly and ever so carefully, Kagome tried to pull herself away from him. She tried to pull forward to put some space between them, but a fang stopped her in her tracks. Youko's teeth were bared and she could feel them on her nape, pressing into her skin. She froze. "Go to sleep," he breathed. Chills traveled down her body once again. How could she sleep with him affecting her like that?

Now too tense to fall asleep, Kagome's eyes darted across the room. Maybe she could find an escape route, develop a plan? Quickly scanning her surroundings, she couldn't find anything! Just boring lame furniture. Ugh. What was the point? He had miko-proofed the room, there were extra guards outside, and he was asleep RIGHT BEHIND HER. She sighed.

Giving up on an escape plan, she began to admire the beauty of the room itself. She took note of the things she saw: priceless paintings, sculptures, shimmering jewelry, beautifully crafted furniture, rich tapestry... Her eyes rested on a piece in the corner, a vanity with meticulous details. She admired the table top and the mirror, she would love to have that in her house. It was breathtaking.

Wait.

A mirror!

Her mind moved a million miles a minute. Wasn't that the direction Youko was facing when she was changing?!

Kagome turned around as best as she could in his arms, "YOU! YOU HENTAI! You were looking at me change in the mirror! You perverted fox! I can't believe you! You said you wouldn't peek!" She batted his chest as best as she could, struggling with his arms and the heavy blanket.

His eyes opened and he looked at her innocently, "Actually, my dear Kagome," he grinned, "I said that I would not turn my head. And I didn't. I am a fox of honor."

"Ugh! HONOR!" Kagome yelled, "You're despicable!" She batted his chest some more, "You tricked me! I can't belie-" A pair of lips cut her off. He captured her mouth in a passionate kiss and did not let go. Soon, Kagome's world became engulfed in darkness, her last thoughts of a peculiar taste in her mouth.

~~~End of Chapter~~~

Author's Note: For some reason this chapter had the most revisions. I was never happy with it! WHY? I will never know.

Youko is so sneaky… heehee. -^_^-