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Chapter VIII

Which is which?

Kikyou's eyes stirred open slowly, she was inside a dark room, a faint light coming out of the window, she heard someone approaching and she steadied herself, pretending she was asleep. The door slid open and someone entered, the figure moved in the shadows. When it faced the window to let more light in she stood up slowly, grabbed her bow and arrow and prepared to shoot. He smirked and turned around to face her. Upon seeing him, her chest tighten involuntarily.

She studied him, looking from head to toe. He has long black wavy hair, his eyes fierce and looking at her intently. His smirk a sign of danger but his face was magnificent and very attractive his features enigmatic and alluring. He is dressed in black and deep purple making his skin show of its natural glow. (A/N: Evilness hides with beautiful faces don't you think.) And when he spoke her name, it was chilling…his voice crawling to every nerve under her skin.

"Kikyou…" His voice deep and slow.

Her brow twitched to see another man who knows her name. She has never seen him before but his features and voice seems familiar just like Inuyasha. This man says her name as if she knew him a long time ago.

"Who are you? Where am I!" she spat coldly. (A/N: She doesn't know him in her first encounter with him he is wearing the baboon mask…remember?)

He can't help but smile at her response. The moment he heard her question, his notion was proven. She truly is alive and forgotten everything, specially him. He smirked at the thought he will definitely take advantage of the situation.

"I am so sorry to bring you here without your consent. I know you wouldn't let me take you. Let me introduce myself. My name is Naraku…" he answered her smoothly wanting to appear harmless.

She recognized the name and held her bow tightly preparing to release. He didn't react and stayed glued on his spot, not even threatened. He could feel her resentment rise inside her.

"So you are Naraku! You are to be blame for my fate!"

"What are you talking about Kikyou?" he brought her an innocent face. He step forward towards her.

"Don't you move or you'll die!" she warned him and when he continued advancing to her

This made her release the arrow. It glowed as it flew towards him. He dodged quickly and moved to her swiftly pinning her under him. She was blinded by the darkness and his swiftness. She just felt him hovering above her with his usual haughty smirk. His hands pinning both her hands on the either side of her head her long bow thrown out of her reach.

"Get off me!" she struggled underneath him trying to release her hands but he is stronger.

"Kikyou I would not harm you, if I would then I should have when you were sleeping and I would not put your weapon beside you."

He is right he would not do that if ever he held grudge upon her. She relaxed but she kept on struggling.

"I said get off me!"

"I will if you stopped struggling Kikyou." he brought his face closer to hers. She could feel him breath above her. Their faces inches away. She hated his authority at the moment but she obeyed even against her will.

"That's better." He freed her and she sat up quickly. He too sat up in front of her but kept himself near her.

"I see you can't remember anything Kikyou. Can't you remember who I am? Or that treacherous hanyou told you another story making you act like that."

She composed herself again before reacting.

"What are you talking about?"

Naraku hides his evil aura and made himself appear more on his human side.

"Kikyou what did he tell you?"

"You know the truth Naraku so don't act innocent!" she stood up to leave.

"What he told you was a lie Kikyou."

"…"

"Kikyou, you don't tell me you believe him. Does he have a proof that he tells the truth? Do you have a reason to believe him?" he stood up to face her.

He is right, Inuyasha doesn't show her any proof. But she doesn't' need proof, his actions proves it to her. Naraku, he caused her death according to Inuyasha but what is he telling her? Is it his plan to kill her again?

"You know nothing of the truth Kikyou. He betrayed you. He caused your destruction and mine as well. She remained silent whether or not to believe him. Whether or not she will doubt Inuyasha. I know this is hard for you I am willing to tell you the truth."

She decided to hear his side.

"Kikyou 50 years ago we are supposed to be together. We are supposed to be together until that Inuyasha came."

"Inuyasha told me the other way around. He said that we are the one that is supposed to be together. You are the one who killed me."

He stepped closer to her. He successfully concealed his evil aura, and all that was left is his human nature, in truth that he is a hanyou he is 'half human'. He can do it. When she sensed that he is not dangerous she let him get near her and listened to what he is saying.

"I do not know what he had told you but Kikyou, all that he wants is the jewel. He wants to be a full demon. He knows that you are capable of gathering the shards and when it is completed he will get it from you when you have already trust him."

"Do these accusations have proof? What gives you the idea?"

Kikyou is clever, if anyone would lost their memory not of random people she will believe that easily. She would not trust anyone's stories, especially when different versions were delivered to her.

"Do I have proof? Kikyou, He already did those 50 years ago. Those days that you guarded the jewel he is obsessed to get it. He killed you when you are about to give me the jewel. But before you died you pinned him on the tree. When I found out that you died I was so devastated…"

She remembered Inuyasha's story about the day she was about to take the jewel to him and saying that Naraku, shape shifting into Inuyahsa killed her. Now he was telling her Inuyasha really did it and he was innocent about it.

"Can you sense that I am a hanyou? You were suppose to give me the jewel for me to be able to be human for us to live a normal life…for us to be together."

He looked into his eyes.

"Inuyasha told me he wants to be human for us to be together. You are telling me the same story."

"What he told you was a lie."

"And is it a lie that he told me that you are Onigumo? And what makes you think that I would believe you? If according to him you are the Protagonist in this story? Do you think that I would believe you?"

"And what makes you believe him? What makes you think that I am the one who's telling a lie? What makes you think he4 tells the truth? Kikyou, all of that are words from a treacherous half demon."

She remained silent thinking.

He laugh softly burying half of his face on his hand. Then running it to his hair, it makes him look handsomer.

"Ha…ha…Kikyou let me tell you the whole story." He sat and relaxed.

"50 years ago you found a wounded bandit named Onigumo, he was burned and was about to die, you cared for him everyday and you sheltered him in a cave. And because he is paralyzed and his whole body burnt he had grown to love you and you learned to love him as well, spending time together inside the cave. He called the demons to have a new body, his last resort, even if evilness will be the only way for him to be with you. He loves you very much and then because of this he became a hanyou. This body that I have became the result of this. Onigumo became Naraku. I still have his heart that loves you. I looked for you but the demons inside me wants to kill you, so I decided to went away to keep you safe for I cannot control the demons entirely. Then I learned to suppress the demons inside me and came to you to tell you the truth. You said you will use the jewel to purify me and help me to become human again. And you will be free to your duty to be and be free to live a normal life, so that we could be together. But our plans didn't escape Inuyasha's ears, he wouldn't let the jewel be used for nothing. The day you are about to give me the jewel he killed you snaching the jewel, but before you died you pinned him on the tree. You burnt the jewel with you. That is when the demons took over me. I went away and fought it, the only weapon I have for them not to take me completely is you. Our love. I hold on to your memory. Our memories together, and 50 years had past, I sensed the jewel again and from that time I learned to control completely the demons inside me. I want to find the jewel to have you back to life but one day I saw you alive once more. Urasue, a witch who desires the jewel summoned you. But you are made up of clay, I tried to get the jewel shards to make you alive again. Forgetting to be human once more to be with you. And then now I had found you again alive really alive but can't remember anything. It hurts me to see you not even remembering who I am…"

(A/N: ha finally)

He stood up again and walked to her holding both her hands and pressed it gently at her eyes.

"Believe me Kikyou…" he whispered to her.

She was confused. Yesterday he was responding to Inuyasha's kiss, feeling loved, cared, and she would feel emotions. Not just but strong emotions. She is confused. Did she love Inuyasha? But this man is claiming they love each other and telling that Inuyasha caused their destruction.

She pushed him away from her.

"I cannot remember anything. I do not know who to believe. I do not know whether to believe your story or not. But I will find the truth."

She turned around to leave.

"Wait! I have proof!" She turned to him and saw the jewel in his hand. Some pieces missing.

"This is the proof. I am looking for the shards to make a wish for you to become alive again but now that you are alive. I would like you to have this. I would not wish to be human without your approval"

He held both her hands and put the jewel on it. She could feel his hands touching her.

"After I have collected the shards I'll return it to you to purify It." he said, his voice beautiful deep and masculine.

"The demons are looking for it, I offer you my protection and when you found out about Inuyasha's betrayal, my castle will always be open for you."

"Do not worry Naraku, I'll take care of myself, I'll gather the shards myself for it is bringing chaos to anyone who has it." She remembered Lia and Lea.

"Still, I'll protect you. I would not let any demon harm you. Be careful with Inuyasha…" He let himself sound sincere.

She is looking at the jewel.

"Naraku, why is it broken into pieces?"

"Oh…that…it is caused by a girl named Kagome."

"Kagome?"

"Why? Didn't Inuyasha tell you about her?"

"No." she answered plainly.

He laughed. "I see Inuyasha is keeping secrets to you huh, very clever. So much for the truth you said he told you." he said it sarcastically

"Kagome came from the future bringing the jewel back in this era. I sensed it, but of course demons came for it. She stupidly fired an arrow on it, thinking she would hit the demon who had it. In doing so she hit the jewel causing it to break into pieces. Demons who would acquire additional strength upon acquiring even a piece of it. They would kill people more, killing to have another jewel for them to rule the other. It Bring chaos. That is because of Kagome. Pretty stupid isn't it? Then Inuyasha found her, and she is now helping him collect the shards. They are trying to get it from me but I won't let them. I wonder what will Inuyasha do upon completing the jewel."

He glared at her insultingly. Her hands clenched thinking Inuyasha wants the jewel to be a youkai. He knew she was alive then, even if she was made up of clay he is still gathering the jewel, she didn't know if he ever searched for her or why he did want her back. If he is telling the truth. That he loves her. Did he not want her if she was made up of clay? Did he care for her now because she is alive? That is if his story is true. And worst of all. Why didn't Inuyasha told her about Kagome? She hated the thought running inside her head.

He continued. "Kagome is helping him. They are helping each other. And maybe…" he went closer to her and eyed her meaningfully.

"maybe…they cared for each other, that's why they are protecting each other. You know sometimes I wonder why Kagome is still staying with Inuyasha. Is it guilt? Because she caused the jewel to shatter, or her developing feelings for Inuyasha, helping him to be a youkai. But maybe she would not want him to be a youkai because how are they supposed to be together? Come on Kikyou think about it she could just go home to her own time and not stay here to help a hanyou don't you think? It is very obvious she is interested to him. What would you say about this Kikyou?"

"I know why Inuyasha is staying with her. She could sense the jewel shards and she has powers like you. Other says she looks like you. She may look like you but if you stare a little longer at her very ordinary face, you definitely is more beautiful, mysterious, alluring, enticing….."

He is talking sweetly to her, admiring her, not now that she is confused. All that he told her made her annoyed. She felt angst creep inside her. Would she still believe Inuyasha? Who is this Kagome? Her name irritates her. Is she jealous? Jealous of the woman she never met. Why didn't Inuyasha told her about that girl? She is only hearing his side of story maybe she would ask Inuyasha. But what for if he purposely decided not to tell her? Why? Who should she believe? She hates it that she can't remember. She just can't take it anymore, she wanted to cry, she wanted to be angry, Is she jealous? No, she is not she just met him why would she be jealous? And this man? It was too much for her too much for her brain and her heart.

She felt his hands on her cupping her cheeks, her jaw.

"Kikyou, you don't have to think anything else. Stay with me…let us be together again" he whispered sexily at her ear breathing soft hot breath.

His revelations weakened her, all the new information processing inside her head. This man may also be a liar. Damn him and Inuyasha. Who is telling the truth?

He kissed her temple, embracing her little by little.

"I do not know why Inuyasha told you a lie. Maybe he wants you to get the jewel from me because he knows I'm weak when it comes to you…" he whispered seductively at her, his hands caressing her cheeks. His hands soothing her back. She could not move. She is too weak. She is becoming weaker. His words paralyzed her. About Inuyasha about Naraku, about herself, about Kagome, the jewel.

He looked into her eyes and he knows she is breaking, he continued, and take advantage of her for not moving, taking advantage at her weakness. He whispered again.

"Kikyou, he wants you to get the jewel from me for him to be a youkai. He would stop us to be together, knowing that the jewel will be used to make me human, to be with you."

She can't believe she is investing her feelings to the wrong man. Damn Inuyasha. If this man is telling the truth. He would kill him. Could she? Sudden pain went through her chest. No, Inuyasha is kind, and she could see it through his eyes. This man must be telling the truth. Inuyasha didn't tell her about Kagome, he must be keeping something. It made her doubt him. Does he care for this girl? Then what are those moments they shared? The kiss, it is real she could feel it's real. He is real all his words, his actions. She was feeling so much uncertainty both her brain and heart battling. She was so deep in thought not noticing Naraku, embracing her, his hands on her waist. Taking his time enjoying at himself touching her.

"I…I do not know anymore I…I cannot think anymore…" her voice shaky, her knees giving up on her, she forced herself to stand.

Naraku smirked "I know….." laughing at himself.

Does she love this man? Did they love each other like what he said? He leaned closer to her and she was startled foreseeing what will happen she sees his face leaning closer and closer to her.

"Na..Na..ra…mph" she tried to protest but it was to late. Naraku cannot hold himself longer.

She was cut off by his lips on hers, moving tasting her, his tongue running on her lips, it entered her quickly for she was about to whisper his name when he claimed her. His hands went to her back to press her to him even more.

Onigumo's heart is thumping, beating fast with happiness, finally he would be able to touch her, hold her, and kiss her. It was addictive he wants more of her. Naraku didn't realize kissing her would feel great. He made a sound of delight.

Kikyou's head is whirling, her heart beats fast, her knees getting weak, she could not move, her brain not working, blocked by what is happening. This man claimed he loves her. She remembered Inuyasha's kiss then feeling Naraku's kiss. It mixed together, the thoughts of them both. the thoughts of the things he said and The things he is doing to her. Everything blends together in a cloud swimming at her brain her eyes. And the result?

She was caught by Naraku in his arms unconscious.

…………………..

Naraku watch the unconscious Kikyou in his arms he laid her on the futon he provided her earlier. He brushed the loose strands of hair none her face and his hands rested on her cheeks. Evil thoughts running in his minds.

"Kikyou, you and the jewel will be mine soon…" leaning on top of her he locked his lips with hers. His hands run on her cheeks, her neck feeling her warm skin beneath his palms, it moved lower to her collar, moving lower until his feathery touches found one of her mounds and he kneaded it gently. A sound escaped her lips disagreeing at his touch, he withdrew his hands and his lips, and he stood up and walked out of the room. He has to stop himself, he is willing to take her then and there his lust creeping inside him growing and growing, but he can't he can't risk his plans. He smirked and thinks about what is going to happen to Inuyasha now after what he revealed to Kikyou, after what he had told her about Kagome.

to be continued….

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