Chapter 5 !

;3 (It hit me what to write while i was in the bath xD)

Chapter 5

In His Control

That's it, he thought. I know how to make her suffer along with her friends. Naraku chuckled at the thought of shattering her into a million pieces and rebuilding her as his own. Maybe a personal slave? He had so many ideas of what to do to her, that he couldn't help but grin widely about this, he knew it would go as planned. He just knew.

"Kagura. Bring the miko to see me." with that, she went to get her.

To her surprise Kagome was already awake, looking for the last few jewel shards. "Naraku would like to see you, Kagome." she attempted to smile but failed, letting out a sigh, leading her to Narakus room.

He looked up from where he lay, against the wall. "Come, sit beside me miko." he saw she was frightened, but soon began to slowly move to him. "Do not be afraid," He said, trying not to grin. "Now, sit." And so she did, but tried to keep her distance. He continued to try and get closer to her, and she finally gave up. He pulled her closer, grinning at her fear. "You will return to your friends, under my watch." She nodded, without responding. "You will call me your master, and do as I say when I say." She hesitated, but nodded again. With that, he sent her out of the room so he could speak to Kagura. "You will no longer speak to the miko. You give her hope, and that ruins my plans." he glared at her, making her aware of the consequences. She nodded and left, motioning for Kagome to go back in. She hesitated but entered.

"Miko, you may leave. But I will be watching you." he glared at her, making her hands shake. She put her hand to her heart, and bowed to him. "Thank-you, master." with that she turned, taking her leave. Master my ass! She protested in her head.

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Where is she. How is she. Is she okay. Everyone sat around the fire, wondering the same thing. Although Sango and Miroku were unsure if Sesshomaru really cared, because he barely showed his emotion at all, in fact they all thought that he'd never smiled in his life. But Inuyasha was just angry, and wanted to yell. But he knew it would do no good at all, so he just shut his mouth for once, aware of all the glares he'd get from his friends if he did begin to yell and curse at them all.

Then they smelt it. That scent. Both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru stood up, at the smell. Kagome's scent. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo stood up, knowing exactly what was happening. Kagome was near. Assuming it was a trap, Sesshomaru told them all to stay, and for Miroku to hold Inuyasha back. So they did, without argument. Inuyasha, cursing at Sesshomaru in the distance, screamed. "SESSHOMARU! WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" he yelled more, struggling to get out of Miroku's grasp.

Sesshomaru ran towards the scent, until he stopped dead in his tracks. The miko was in front of him, resting her gaze on him. She began to cry, falling to her knees. The more she grew attached, the more she would begin to break when she was torn away from them again. "Sesshomaru.." she looked at him full of pain, and it angered him to see how close she was to breaking, almost completely out of life. Before she knew it, he had his arms wrapped around her.

"You will no longer be harmed. I will protect you." he said softly, holding her against him, hearing her cry. He wondered what Naraku had done to make her so lifeless, so sad. Naraku's scent was all over her. It made him full of rage. She pulled from him, and tried to talk, but the words couldn't come out. He pulled her closer once again, and told her to calm herself, and that she would never be touched by him again. Finally, she said it."I cannot be saved… I have no hope." she began, avoiding looking at him. "He promised to come back for me.. After my 'visit'." she felt her chin being pulled, and found herself looking into his amber eyes. His eyes; were surprisingly warm-looking. They seemed softer, and filled with concern. "Kagome. I will not let you be harmed. I promise you." Kagome. She never felt her heart melt like that when someone said her name. The way he said it made her happy; she felt safe in his arms. She sighed, drawing her eyes away from his. "You cannot promise me that; he will surely return. I promised him… for everyone's sake." she paused, giving him time to take in everything she was saying. "I.. am his slave.. He Is my master. I must do as he says; in order to keep my friends from being harmed." she looked up at him once more, captured by his eyes. "That is nonsense. Why would you do such a thing?" he almost growled, angry at what she had done. He gripped her, not wanting to let go. She wrapped her arms around him weakly. At that moment he knew she was harmed by Naraku. He would pay for every scratch; every bruise on her body.

He ran carrying her bridal-style through the forest; to where her friends were. Shippo immediately threw himself into Kagome's arms after Sesshomaru had let go of her. Shippo cried, with joy. I can't tell them what I've told Sesshomaru… she sighed. They will just try to stop me. After all of the hugs from Sango and Miroku, she settled down. Of course Inuyasha didn't hug her; he just called her stupid and pathetic for letting herself be taken by Naraku. But he cared, and wanted to hold her.

She laid near Sesshomaru when it got dark, trying not to make it seem suspicious that she was lying so close to him. She watched the flames of the fire they had going; and soon, drifted into sleep. Sesshomaru watched her. He wondered what would happen from this point on. He had hated his fathers love for humans, but he himself, was falling for one. He soon realized his father died, for his loves life. He would gladly die for the sake of Kagome. Yes, he would. And he would accept death, for her safety. He began stroking her hair, and sighed, pressing his lips against her hair, turning over falling into sleep.

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"Finally," Naraku chuckled. "The miko is asleep, as well as everyone else. And as I assumed, demon Sesshomaru, has fallen for a human." he grinned at the thought of an advantage. "Kagura," he held up a jewel shard. "You will give it to Kagome, she will know I want her to use it." he grinned at Kagura, motioning for her to take the jewel and leave. So she did, feeling sad for the poor miko.

She left, and rode off on her feather. When she arrived, she crept slowly into the area where everyone lay, surprised nobody woke after she had woke Kagome, and taken her into the forest. "Naraku says to use this, and that you know to do so." she sighed, handing it to her. Kagome stared blankly at the jewel shard. "He wants me to use this?" she repeated, dumbly.

"Yes. Now I will be off." Kagura said softly, riding off on her feather once again. Kagome smiled at her, although it was a forced smile. And whispered "Good-bye." to her. She slowly crept back and laid once again beside Sesshomaru, who immediately questioned where she had went. He didn't notice Kagura's scent. She sighed, relieved. "I.. went to the washroom." She lied, forcing a smile. Sesshomaru just raised an eyebrow, and laid back down with her.

She woke up, turning, expecting a Sesshomaru to be laying next to her. But he was not. He was far off, sitting, his back against a tree. She sighed at the emptiness she felt beside her, not waking to Sesshomaru beside her. But she soon stood up, stretching. Ignoring everyone's questions, she walked to Sesshomaru. "Good Morning Sesshomaru!" She forced a smile, trying to sound her happiest. He raised an eyebrow at her attempt of happiness, and walked with her in the forest.

"Miko, how are you doing?" he asked, with a hint of concern in his voice.

"What happened to calling me Kagome?" she sighed, remembering the melting feeling she got when he said her name. "And since when were you concerned about me?" she began to truly smile. Being around him made her smile. It made her feel filled with a little more life.

"Would you like me to call you by your name, Kagome?" He looked at her eyes, filled with a little more life."Yes, please." her heart melted just hearing his voice. She knew she was falling for him fast, and she knew she was going to break even faster. She had the feeling that when she did, Naraku would be there watching her, amused with her pain and suffering. She avoided her tears, at the thought of it. And looked up at Sesshomaru, smiling.

She felt herself being swung to the ground, but softly. Sesshomaru kneeling over her, kissing her, his tongue asking for an entry. She allowed, once again the feeling she had before she left with Naraku, the way she felt the last time they kissed this way. He held her close, and looked into her eyes. She wanted him to take her. But he couldn't, not when she was in so much pain. Not when she was so close to breaking. It wouldn't be a memory she'd want to remember… so he stood up, eyes still warm and loving, turned and left.

She shattered a little more, feeling rejected and unwanted. He must have a reason. she reassured herself. Standing up, following him back to the camp.

When they arrived, Inuyasha was growling at Sesshomaru. He walked up to Kagome, mad and concerned. "Kagome. You… reek of Sesshomaru. Did he hurt you?" he asked, angered. The voice in his head told him that they had been kissing, making love no doubt. But there was no smell of sex.

Kagome giggled, pulling off a smile that proved to look real. "No, Inuyasha. He was comforting me." he looked at her blankly. He didn't believe it. He had nothing he could say. He was filled with rage. He stomped off as a result of his anger and confusion. The others just looked at Kagome like she said something completely unbelievable, yet somehow, true. Because she rarely lied, unless it were for the sake of her friends. Rarely.

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"Kukuku… soon enough… Kagome is on the verge of shattering," Naraku grinned. "I will soon take control of her with the jewel shard." this will be quite a show. He laughed, Kagura sad at the thought of Kagome. She was going to break. Shatter. Completely feel alone. And Naraku now had an advantage.

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End of chapter.

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