Here we are, Chapter 4.
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Chapter 4
Unwanted Appearance
Inuyasha was resting high up in a tree, Miroku sitting with Sango and Shippo. They'd been silent since it happened, since Kagome left with Naraku. Nobody had the courage to bring it up. Yet soon enough, Inuyasha was pissed off and ready to scream at someone. Lucky for him, Sesshomaru was nearby; little did Inuyasha know he intended to come see him.
"Inuyasha, I see you already know the miko is with Naraku." Sesshomaru said, waiting for a reaction. A moment of silence filled the room, until Inuyasha decided to pick a fight.
"What's it to you," Inuyasha began, "It's not like you would care much about Kagome!" he continued to yell, but Sesshomaru had already tuned him out.
Sesshomaru turned towards Sango and Miroku, "Monk, I understand your wind tunnel is gone. It is because the miko made a deal with Naraku, correct?" his eyes shifted to Sango, and stared for a moment. "You are quite sad. Does this miko really mean so much to you?"
Shippo popped up from behind Sango's shoulder, "Hey! Don't talk about Kagome like that! She's a very nice person, and she does have a name! She's not just 'miko'!"
Sango covered Shippo's mouth, and sighed, "Yes, we all care very much for Kagome. And like Inuyasha said, why are you are so interested in her?"
Sesshomaru almost sighed, and looked toward Inuyasha. "As much as I hate being around this half-breed, I am going to follow with you." He looked at everyone's 'he likes Kagome' expression and continued, "But do not take it the wrong way, for I only wish to defeat Naraku. That is my only intention."
Inuyasha growled, "You're unwanted here so leave Sesshomaru, we don't need you!" he turned his back to him, and clenched his fists, his palms beginning to bleed.
"Now Inuyasha, don't be so stubborn, we could use Sesshomaru's help you know." Miroku said, sighing about how the day was going to go, he could already see it, Inuyasha picking a fight with Sesshomaru, or at least trying to, all day.
"Fine, but don't expect me to crawl to him for help!" Inuyasha sat down resting against a boulder. "So what're we going to do now?"
Sesshomaru stood quietly, listening to their discussion. "Well we can't do much right now," Sango began to say. "We just have to wait a while and see what we can do."
"Yes, but the longer we wait, Sango, the more time we're giving Naraku to plan whatever the hell he is planning!" Miroku almost shouted, staring into Sango's eyes with concern.
Everyone sat down by a fire Miroku made, as the sun went down over the trees, except for Sesshomaru. They could see him, but he was resting against a tree a little in the distance, watching them. Those fools… they're helpless. How can they help her just sitting there. He had to save her. He would bring her back safely. And if Naraku had laid a single hand on her, he would tear him to shreds. He would kill him, either way. Naraku was going to die, and Kagome was going to be brought back safely.
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"… I found one, Naraku…" Kagome said, frightened, but doing her best to stay strong. She pointed to Kanna's mirror, and Naraku began to laugh in approval.
"Very good miko, we only have a few left, not including the shards Kohaku and the wolf demon, Kouga." He grinned evilly at Kagome, which made her shudder. With the jewel almost complete, I could probably control her every move… and make her destroy everyone she cares for while she's completely aware of the situation. I will shatter her. He thought, smirking in approval.
Kagome's eyes were dazing off, for she hadn't slept in days. She missed her friends. She missed her family. She missed Sesshomaru. "Can… may I… May I rest…?" She managed, barely holding up.
Naraku sighed, but she did need rest, otherwise she wouldn't be able to focus on finding the shards. "Fine, but only for a small time. Kanna, wake her up by morning." With that he left, Kanna nodding.
Within the hour, Kagura passed by the door, and looked briefly at Kagome, noticing she was a complete mess. It was her first sleep in days, she hadn't bathed in probably about a week, and she was just a complete mess. What is Naraku doing? Is he going to shatter her or something? Knowing him he could probably do worse… She began to worry a small bit, without knowing why exactly she even cared. It was none of her concern, after all.
"Kagura…" Kagome began, pulling down her sheets. "Does he harm you often?" she looked up at her, with tear-filled eyes. "Does he harm you… like he has to me?"
Kagura stiffened, turning to the miko slowly and almost cried. "… Yes Kagome. He does." She walked into the room, kneeling on the bed beside her. "Don't worry… I'm sure the ones you love will save you."
She attacks us against her will. Kagome sighed, he really is cold. What a terrible man. She gripped onto Kagura's kimono, sobbing. Kagura wiped her tears and almost smiled, with an attempt to make her smile.
"You will be fine. Sesshomaru will surely save you." She smiled, wiping Kagome's tears. "Trust me, I know he will. He's not as cold as he seems." She pulled Kagome close, and began to hum, until she finally fell asleep. Kagura laid her down under the sheets, and prayed that she'd be alright. She needed Naraku dead for her freedom. She left the room, only to be stopped by Naraku.
"Why do you help the miko?" he asked, almost growling. "I must shatter her and her friends, and you will not interfere!" he threw her to the floor, and left her there. Kagura gasped for air, for he had pinned her to the wall, by her neck. She touched the spot on her neck beginning to bruise. They will come for her. I will get my freedom. She stood up, peeking one last time at Kagome, who slept peacefully. Smiling she walked down the hall silently. I will get my freedom.
Within several hours, Kagome woke up. Instead of it being Naraku watching her, it was Kanna. She watched over her as she lay sleeping under the sheets, to ensure she did not intend to escape, and so she could search for the jewel shards in her mirror the moment she awoke. "Kanna…?" Kagome looked at her sleepily, and soon came into focus. "Um, Kanna… does Naraku hurt you like he does to Kagura?" she asked, wondering why she even bothered. It didn't matter. But the words just seemed to slip out. She didn't respond to her at first, but then after a long silence, Kanna finally spoke.
"He has no need to do so, I am obedient." She said softly, holding up her mirror. "Now look for more shards, before Naraku becomes impatient." Before long, Kagome had found another shard, and Naraku approved of her doing so, as he walked in to see she had found another.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Excellent work, my miko." His tongue tracing her ear, and he soon backed away smirking as she trembled at his touch.
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Yay, another chapter done.
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