Reflection.
(the next day)
Naraku landed on the ground with Kara behind him. Sayuri appeared in the mirror and smiled at the two. Naraku frowned at the fresh purple and yellow bruises that grew upon her arms.
He watched as Kara ran up to the mirror. "Hi Kara. Was Naraku good to you?" she asked. Kara nodded eagerly. Sayuri looked up at Naraku and smiled at him "thank you for looking after her" she said.
Naraku sat down "it wasn't a problem for me. How are you feeling?" he asked with concern lacing his voice. Sayuri sighed "still sore, but i'll live." she said.
Naraku looked at her with concern "your bruises should have healed by now, should they not?" he asked
She shook her head "being in this mirror weakens my powers, so i won't heal for a while" she said. Naraku frowned 'there must be SOME way to get her out' he thought.
"so...whats new?" she asked.
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(a while later)
"so Kara learned from you then?" Naraku asked. Sayuri nodded "while i was in here, i noticed she held the same ability as me, so i taught her how to control it better" she said. Both looked at the little girl, who was chasing a squirrel "she's getting better each day" she said with a smile.
The squirrel ran by Naraku and Kara ran by him trying to catch it, but she tripped and fell flat on her face. Naraku and Sayuri chuckled in amusement. Kara sat up and wiped her face free from dirt.
"Are you Okay?" Naraku asked. Kara put on a smile and nodded.
Naraku's hearing suddenly picked up the sound of a groups moving feet.
"there coming" he said. Sayuri stood up quickly, wincing at the pain in her legs "get going" she said. Naraku grabbed Kara and took off into the trees. Wincing as he heard the pained screams of the female demon. He heard Kara whimper and strocked her hair "i'll help her Kara. I promise" he mumbled
He normally wouldn't make such promises, but he liked Sayuri, and also Kara. He didn't care what others would think. He just wanted her to be safe.
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(1 month later)
Time had went by and Naraku still went to see Sayuri whenever he could. He kept Kara with him as she was only a child and didn't fell right leaving her. He was very fond of both of them. He had grown to love Sayuri very much, and grown to love Kara as if she was his own.
Kara had been playing all day long and she was so tired. Naraku noticed that she fell asleep after dinner so he placed Kara in his lap as she slept soundly. He stared out the window for a while in deep thoughts.
An idea suddenly struck his thoughts 'what if i used the shikon Jewel to release Sayuri?' He thought. He felt Kara sit up, and heard her yawn and rub her eyes with her little hands. She looked up at him and smiled. He placed a hand on her head "Kara. I think I know a way to free Sayuri" he said
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(next day at the mirror)
"the shikon jewel? never heard of it" Sayuri said. Naraku showed her the small shards of the sacred jewel "It's quite powerfull, so I thought I could use these to release you" he said.
Sayuri pondered about it for a moment "I guess we can try it" she said. Naraku nodded and motioned her to move back away from the mirrors surface. She did so and waited.
"stay out of the way Kara. Understand" he said. Kara nodded and moved behind a tree. Naraku placed two shards of the jewel on the surface of the mirror and waited. The glow from the jewel surrounded the mirror instantly.
The light faded slowly and the shards fell to the ground. Sayuri stepped forward and growled in frustration "God dammit! It didn't work!" she cried out.
She punched the mirror, but instead of hard glass, she slipped right through. She yelped and fell to the ground, but Naraku caught her. He helped her to her feet.
Kara peeked from behind the tree and smiled. She bolted towards Sayuri and hugged her leg. Sayuri felt Kara on her leg and scooped her up "Look Kara! I'm free" she said happily. Kara clapped and hugged the woman around the neck.
She set the child down and ran around the area to get the cramps out of her legs. Naraku watched in amusment as she ran and jumped, she even cart wheeled and fell flat on her back. She laughed and sat up "Naraku you are amazing! thank you" she said. Naraku smiled slightly and helped her up "my pleasure" he said.
He noticed something growing on her head "whats that?" he asked, pointing to her head. Sayuri felt her head "looks like the spell is wearing off. My demonic appearence should come back now" she explained. As she said that, full grown tiger ears popped up on top of her head. They were white with black stripes. Her eyes melted into a deep black colour. Small fangs grew in her teeth. Sayuri smiled "I'm a white tiger encase your wondering. An elemental one at that" she said. Naraku chuckled "A very beautiful one as well" he whispered in her ear. Sayuri blushed
"I'll take you to my castle. You must be starving and in need of medical attention" he said, pointing to her bruises. She nodded and picked up Kara, wincing at the slight pain in her arms. Naraku scooped her up bridal style "your in to much pain. Just rest" he said as he walked through the forest. Sayuri sighed and rested her head on his chest. She fell asleep soundly.
Naraku looked down at her and smiled to himself.
(castle)
Naraku placed Sayuri on his bed and stroked her hair. He called Kanna in to take care of her bruises and such. Kara stayed behind to help.
While they did that. Naraku began to think about the fact that the minks may be on the hunt for her but he wasn't going to let them trap her again. She would be free as she should be.