Reflection.

Sayuri woke up with a massive headache. She thought she was still in the mirror as it was dark. She sat up slowly and held her head. She heard a door slide open and someone walk in. Her nose caught the scent of peppermint tea "how are you feeling?"

Sayuri turned to see Naraku sitting next to her with a tea tray in his hands 'phew it wasn't a dream' she thought

"Just a headache, but i'll be fine" she said, smiling softly. Naraku handed her a small cup "some tea will maybe help" he said. Sayuri sipped the hot tea and sighed "its been so long since i've had tea this good" she said. Naraku chuckled

"Wheres Kara?" she asked. At that moment the little girl burst in and landed on Sayuri's lap. She hugged her tightly onto her waist. Sayuri laughed and stroked the little demons head "never mind. She found me" she joked. Naraku chuckled again and stood up. "theres some clothes in that wardrobe over there. Come to my chambers when your changed, and bring Kara" he said as he left.

Sayuri stood, with Kara still attached to her waist "Come on honey let go. I'm not going anywhere ever again" she said, smiling at the child. Kara reluctantly let go and sat on the bed.

The tiger demoness opened the wardrobe and chose a black kimono that had silver dragons on it and a red obi. She changed into it and found a smaller one for Kara to put on.

Once changed, the two left the room and were greeted by Kagura. Kara immedietly hid behind Sayuri.

"What's wrong Kara?" she asked. She noticed that she was looking fearfully at Kagura "You frightened her while i was in the mirror didn't you?" she asked. Kagura huffed "So what. She's a weak little child. All children fear demons" she said.

Sayuri growled like a tiger making Kagura step back. "stay away from her..." she said walking past her. She stopped and gave Kagura an evil look "...or i'll kill you" she threatened. She picked up Kara and left Kagura who was shaking in fear "Jeez her aura was so suffocating there. I have to learn to keep quiet" she said.

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In Naraku's chambers, Naraku and Sayuri were discussing what would become of the monks that cursed her. Kara was sitting playing with a little doll that Naraku gave her to distract her.

"None of the villagers should be killed unless it's necessary. It's only the monks i want dead" Sayuri said. Naraku nodded "Inuyasha and his group will be there instantly when they know somethings happened so i'll keep them busy" he explained. Sayuri nodded "good enough for me. Those monks are going to pay for doing this to me" she said. She looked at Kara "Now that i'm out. I can protect Kara. She's so little and helpless sometimes" she said.

"What exactly happened to make her mute" Naraku asked. Sayuri glanced at Kara who was now paying attention to them. She nodded at the demoness.

"She told me through sign language. She came from a small clan of elemental demons. They were weak after a recent battle they had."

she looked out the window "thats when the humans attacked. They slaughtered everyone in the clan. Kara was the only survivor out of all of them."

Kara came over and sat on Sayuri's lap "I'm all she has now. I began to look after her when she came across the mirror and taught her how to control the elements since i can do them too" she explained

She looked down at Kara and stroked her long black and silver hair "The shock over all this left her mute...she's not spoken since that day" she said.

"When was it?" Naraku asked. Sayuri looked at him "Five years ago" she said.

Naraku looked at the child in Sayuri's lap. A pang of sympathy hit him in his human heart. He reached over and stroked the little girls head. She moved from Sayuri's lap onto his.

It didn't startle him as he had gotton quite attached to the little girl so he allowed her to cuddle up to him and fall asleep. Sayuri silently giggled "Well i'll be...it seems your the first person besides me that she is able to trust so easily" she said. Naraku smiled a little "She's a good little girl. I just wish she would speak" he said

"she will when she's ready" Sayuri said with a smile. Naraku slightly smiled back. He loved her shy smile. It just made his heart pound.

He decided to tell her how he felt.

A while later Kara awoke again and went off to find her playmate Kohaku leaving Naraku and Sayuri alone.

`now would be a good time` he thought. He took a breath "Uhh. Sayuri"

Sayuri turned to him "Yes?"

"I...umm...For the past few months i have been developing...feelings for you as we spoke and I..."

He felt her place a finger to his lips "I love you too" she laughed. Naraku let out the breath he was holding and pulled the tiger demoness close to him. She smiled as he placed his lips over hers. The kiss was soft and gentle then became a little more passionate.

Naraku opened one eyes as he heard a little giggle outside the window. He saw Kara with her hands over her eyes giggling silently. He smirked and pulled away from his new found love "Don't look now, but the little one has spotted us during our kiss" he said. Sayuri whipped her head round "Kara!"

The child ran away from the window as Sayuri jumped out and playfully chased her. Naraku chuckled while he watched. They were like mother and daughter together and soon he would be Kara's father and he was happy about it.

But first the Monks were to be dealt with before they brought harm to Sayuri again.