Chapter 3

Naraku's Plan, and Kagome's decision

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha

"Inuyasha, I'd like to go home today." Kagome said, sighing.

Inuyasha almost growled, "You have to stay here, we need to find the jewel shards!""I only want to go for a little, so take me home I say!" She snapped back.

"No!" Inuyasha sneered, only to be pounded into the ground as she yelled.

"SIT BOY!" She screamed at the top of her lungs, and sat down, turned away from him.

"Fine, I'll take you home. But only for one day." He sighed, and walked with her, since they were near the forest of Inuyasha anyway.

They walked into the forest, after Kagome hugged Sango goodbye, and waved to Miroku and Shippo. I wonder if I'll see Sesshomaru again.. Oh not this again. I guess he wouldn't want anything to do with me, after all, I'm human, Not youkai.

"Kagome, you there? We're at the well." He looked at her lost expression and sighed, "Is something wrong?"

She set aside thinking for later, "I'll see you soon, Inuyasha." she smiled, and hopped into the well.

"I hope she comes back soon… we need to find the shards…" he sighed, looking into the well for a few minutes, then turned away to go find the others, but was interrupted.

"Inuyasha, what happened to the miko?" he said raising an eyebrow, after all she disappeared into the well, mysteriously.

"I thought you would've known she's from the future, 500 years ahead." Inuyasha smirked.

"Humph, is that so." he said, sounding amused, "so that is why she dresses weirdly."

Inuyasha gritted his teeth, "Don't be so rude, Sesshomaru."

Sesshomaru only smirked, and walked away from his so called half-brother.

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"Kagome! You're home." Souta shouted, happily.

Her mother smiled, "Welcome home, dear."

"I missed you guys," Kagome smiled, hugging her mother and brother. "Where's grandpa?"

"Inside, waiting for lunch, you came just in time." her mother laughed.

She finished eating, and went up to her room, and laid on her bed. I should go to bed, even though its early, I'll have to get up earlier for school tomorrow… she was once again, tangled in her thoughts. So she changed into her pajamas, and turned out her lights, and went to lay down. She thought about school, and how she'd have to probably turn down Hojo again, because Inuyasha would come looking for her, if she wasn't back tomorrow night, and then her mind wandered further. I wonder if I'll see Sesshomaru around… I can't help thinking about him. It's like an addiction, She laughed in her head, If that were it, I'd have to be under a spell. Smiling, she drifted into her sleep.

Kagome quickly sat up, a little frightened, from the sound of her alarm clock, she then sighed, and readied herself for school, ate breakfast with Souta and her mom, then headed off to school. Even then, she couldn't stop thinking about that damn Sesshomaru! What was so good about him? He's the coldest man alive. she told herself, you can't think about someone that cold. She woke up once again frightened, but it was only the bell, and Kagome's friends had been poking for the last five minutes. She walked outside the school with her friends, who began their constant nagging and questioning of her 'boyfriend' which annoyed her somewhat.

"So Kagome, what's the story?" Said one of them, smiling.

"What story?" she said, acting as if she didn't know what they referred to.

They laughed, "Kagome, spit it out, you've been lost in thought all day!"

She sighed, "Nothing really, we got in a fight again… and…"

"And?" they asked, curiously.

"Well, I can't stop thinking about another guy, and I don't know why!" she said, finally getting it off her chest.

"What's he like?" they squirmed with questions, giggling."He's very cold, and tries not to show any emotion, I don't know why I can't stop thinking about him." she said, uncomfortably.

"Oh, he's bad news then, but maybe you're in love with him?" one of them giggled, then went silent.

"Me? Like Him? Someone so cold like that? Ha-ha! No way! I mean, really guys. Maybe I'm just sick!" she laughed sarcastically "So. Ah…"

They noticed her discomfort and changed the subject. "So what's Hojo going to bring you today?" they smiled the biggest smile possible.

"Eh…" before Kagome could say more, Hojo came around the corner.

"Hey, Kagome!" he waved, "I bought you some stuff from the clinic, for your influenza (fancy word for stomach flu)" he smiled, handing it to her.

"Oh- uh, thank you, Hojo." Kagome said, and forced herself a smile. "Well… I gotta go!!" In a matter of seconds, Kagome had ran off, before Hojo could ask her on a date, or her friends could catch up with her.

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Naraku smirked, watching images through Kanna's mirror. "It seems the miko can travel through time, now can she? And what's this? Does Sesshomaru care for the miko?" he began to laugh, and called in Kagura. "Kagura, you will distract Inuyasha and his group, while I capture Kagome."

Kagura's eyes widened, "what would be the benefit of such a thing?" she asked, confused.

Naraku grinned, "she can see the jewel shards, she will watch Kanna's mirror."

"I don't think she will obey you so easily, Naraku, and her soul isn't easily controlled, you've seen it yourself, Kanna can't even steal her soul!" she stated, watching Naraku's movements.

"Kagura. Kagome will obey me, if she doesn't want to see her friends get harmed. I will offer to take away the monks wind tunnel, and if she still refuses, I'll force her to." he grinned evilly, and sent Kagura away to do her job. "Kanna, tell me when you see her return through the well to here." he said, leaving the room.

Kanna nodded, leaving as well.

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"Pervert!" Sango screamed, slapping Miroku across the face, for the same damn reason she does everyday. But still, I do like him. she thought to herself, and smiled. He just needs to learn there's more important things than my ass.

Miroku sighed, "It's quite boring isn't it Sango. I mean, without Kagome."

"Uh, yeah, I guess it is." She agreed completely, it was much more quiet, not that it was a bad thing, but she seemed to liven up the mood, considering Inuyasha has no one to bicker with, unless either her or Miroku said something that would surely piss him off.

"Miroku, shouldn't we head to the well, to meet Kagome?" Shippo asked, perched on Sango's shoulder.

"Oh, you're right Shippo," Sango smiled, "Inuyasha we should-"Miroku looked over to Inuyasha "Inuyasha, are you listening?"Inuyasha sighed, "Yea yea, let's go meet her."

Sango's smile went away for a moment, thinking about how sad and thoughtful Inuyasha looked. He must be thinking about Kikyou… sometimes I just don't get him.

They headed into the forest of Inuyasha when Inuyasha halted, "Everyone, stay back!" he sniffed the air "It's Kagura!" he unsheathed the Tetsaiga, gritting his teeth.

"Dance of Blades!" she shouted, waving her fan through the air.

"Wind scar!" Inuyasha sneered, attacking her without hesitation.

"I don't not wish to fight Inuyasha, but it is Naraku's orders." Kagura stated.

"Naraku's orders?" Inuyasha repeated, dumbly.

"Yes, he plans to kidnap Kagome, and he already has by now!" she smirked, but felt bad inside about it.

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Kagome sighed, looking down into the well, it's going to be a long night over there… she thought, as she jumped in.

Kagome lifted herself over the edge of the well, back in Inuyasha's time, and took a deep breathe, and then looked around. Her eyes widened, there in front of her, she couldn't believe her eyes.

"Hello, my dear Kagome." Naraku said, grinning evilly.

"Naraku! What do you want with me?" she yelled furiously at him.

"Oh, I just came to make a deal, my dear miko." he stated calmly.

"What deal? And what makes you think I'd accept a deal from a guy like you?" she sneered, keeping her eyes fixed on him.

"I will remove your friends wind tunnel." he whispered, waiting for her reaction.

Her eyes widened, "for what cost…?"

Naraku smiled, he was getting what he wanted. "Just that you turn yourself over to me, and do as I say."

Kagome thought long and hard to herself about the situation. She'd give anything, anything for her friends. I want Miroku to be free from that cursed wind tunnel in his hand… if I just… they will come for me… wont they? "Fine. I will accept your deal, Naraku."

He smirked, "Alright, since you agreed so nicely, would you like to say goodbye to them?"

She nodded, staying strong, to avoid tears. Why… Why do I feel as though I need Sesshomaru?

Naraku wrapped one of his arms around her waist, and lifted her into the air. Within moments, they dropped down in front of Inuyasha and the others, but Kagura had already left.

"Hello Inuyasha," Naraku smiled, enjoying the tension and fear surrounding them. "I came to let Kagome say her farewells."

Sango stared at Kagome, as if to tell her 'You wouldn't would you?'

"Give her back, you bastard!" Inuyasha yelled, clenching his fists.

"Inu… Inuyasha… it's okay… I agreed to go with him." she hid her face under her bangs, trying her hardest not to shed tears in front of everyone.

"See now Inuyasha, you can't make her change her mind." Naraku said, pleased with the pain in Inuyasha's eyes. " Kukuku.. we'll be off, we have one more stop to make."

As they took off, Miroku looked at his hand, "My wind tunnel, it's disappearing!" he held out his hand for everyone to see. "Kagome must've made a deal!" Poor Kagome. Why would she do this? She's too nice… poor Lady Kagome… He looked up at them, getting further into the distance.

"Where are we headed to, I already said goodbye." she asked, looking up at him, but avoiding his eyes.

"Silly miko, do not lie to me. You have one more person you wish to see." he stated, hovering over the trees slightly tightening his grip on her.

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Sesshomaru unsheathed his sword, calmly, Naraku is coming… what does he want with me? He smelled fear. Kagome? He has… the miko?

"How nice to see you, Lord Sesshomaru," Naraku chuckled, tightening his grip on Kagome, which made her bite her lip at the small pain. "I came so dear Kagome could say her goodbyes."

"Goodbyes?" Sesshomaru asked, only raising an eyebrow.

So he doesn't care. Kagome thought, feeling a little disappointed.

"Oh look, you've made the miko sad, after all, she came to say goodbye." Naraku said, staring at Sesshomaru watching his every movement.

Sesshomaru watched him, how tight his grip was on Kagome, he could see she was in pain. "What are you accomplishing by any of this?"

"I could sense the miko had one more to say goodbye to, that would be you, Sesshomaru." he started, "It seems the miko has taken a liking to you."

A liking to me? What does he mean by A liking to me? "Why would the miko do such a thing?" he said, trying to remain calm.

Naraku let out a small laugh, "Sesshomaru, you are acting too cold, you're upsetting my dear Kagome!" he looked down at Kagome and whispered in her ear. "Don't be too long, ill leave you to talk to him, but I will be watching.. And I will return once you've finished." He let go of her, and she began falling through the air.

Sesshomaru caught her, and carried her bridal style over near a tree and sat her down. "What is this nonsense Naraku is speaking of, and you will speak truthfully to me, miko."

She frantically blushed, looking into his amber eyes. "Ah.. Well, I made a deal with Naraku" she began, "and I told him I'd do whatever he asked, as long as he removed Miroku's wind tunnel…

"That was foolish, miko." Sesshomaru said, softly.

She became angry, "I was only saving my friend! I'd give anything fo-"

She opened her eyes, after having snapped them shut, and felt something against her lips. He was forcibly kissing her, but she accepted and kissed back, his tongue hit her lip, asking for an entrance, and she let him in, their tongues fought, trying to dominate the other, exploring each others mouths.

Sesshomaru pulled back, looked her in the eyes for a moment, then left her, alone. He just walked away, like all the other times they met. I will save you Kagome. He told himself…

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