Sango laid on her bed, staring at her dark, blank ceiling. It was in the middle of the night and she couldn't get an ounce of sleep. She sighed softly and rolled over, clutching the blanket as she threw it over her whole body. Why did she feel so lousy? It couldn't have been over the marriage. She barely knew him. Yet…
Sango sighed and sprang up. Looking around the dark room, she threw the blanket off and hopped out of the bed. Standing up, she felt her way to the door until she felt her candle. She grabbed the matches that were always next to the candle and lit the candle.
'Much better.. Now I can get dressed and go for a walk' Sango thought. Sango opened her drawer and pulled out a pair of her blue, silk-like pants. She slid the pants underneath her knee-length, purple floral nightgown.
Sango quietly snuck through the house, carrying her candle and walking on her tippy toes as she headed out of the house. Once she reached the outside, she should go. Sango began walking again, heading into the direction of the river she and Inuyasha were at previously. Thoughts started sprawling around in her head. She gently rubbed her temples as she thought to herself.
'What the hell is wrong with me…I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't do anything right! I feel..as though my heart's been stomped on. But why? Over Inuyasha? Psh, I barely know him. I met him 2 weeks ago. But he is so handsome and sweet.. For the love of the gods, get a grip on yourself!' Sango paused briefly just as she reached the river bed. She picked up a twig and threw it into the water, watching the ripples it created.
"If only I weren't in this position.." Sango said to herself. She plopped down on the grass and sighed heavily.
"Well I think I can change the position." A voice said from a few feet. Sango jumped and dropped her candle. It was instantly dark. She turned around to see a tall, dark figure looking down at her. She gasped softly and scrambled to her feet.
"Who are you?! Sango yelled.
"It doesn't matter" In the blink of an eye the figure had Sango pinned to the ground. Sango connected her foot against the figure's stomach but the figure only grunted. Suddenly Sango felt a cloth on her mouth, then everything went black.
Next Morning
Inuyasha tapped his claws on the table, waiting impatiently for Sango to arrive. He had to confess his attraction to her. It was tearing him apart. He didn't know how much longer her could bear it. He jolted out of his seat, looking around. Sesshomaru, who was sitting across from Inuyasha, chuckled softly.
"You seem anxious for something. I suggest you slow your hormones. You might end up hurting yourself."
"Shut up Sesshomaru. No one asked you!"
"I suggest you watch your tongue or you won't have a tongue to watch."
"Keh, make me!"
Sesshomaru stood up from the table, glaring at Inuyasha. Then Inutashio walked into the kitchen with a young, brown-haired girl. She looked to be only 15 with a small figure, her eyes big and brown. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru turned their heads to the young girl and asked at the same time:
"Who's this?"
"This is the new maid." Inutashio chuckled at his sons. They were more alike than they give each other credit for.
"New?! What happened to Sango?!" Inuyasha asked, his voice hiding his panic.
"Don't know. She disappeared last night. Inuyasha, please show her around the house."
Inuyasha stood there for a movement before silently moving out of the room, motioning for the new maid to follow him. Sesshomaru smirked slightly and sat back down at the table. Inutashio pulled up a chair and sat next to him.
"Father, did you seal the deal with Hitomi?"
"Yes I did actually, it should at least add a few thousands to the business." Inutashio grabbed an apple and bit into it. "So, what do you think about the brides for Inuyasha?"
"I think the one from Java will do. Her father is a politician. He could influence your businesses there."
Inutashio put down his half-bitten apple. "Hm…Yes I suppose. Besides she's not bad looking." He placed his hand on Sesshomaru's shoulder. "Inuyasha shall wed in 4 days. Make sure you tell the advisors to schedule the whole event. I want the whole town there to see it."
"Yes of course father, I will tell the advisors right away." Sesshomaru tried to stand up but Inutashio pulled him back down.
"Now we must discuss a bride for you." Sesshomaru's face turned pale.
"A bride..it's a little too soon..fo.."
"You agreed to it. Now have you found a suitable bride?"
Sesshomaru thought for a minute. "Yes…Yes I have actually." Sesshomaru smirked. Inutashio smiled.
"Good" He patted Sesshomaru's back and stood up. I have a meeting to attend to, make sure you set up the weddings."
"Of course father." Sesshomaru stood up and he and Inutashio were on their way.
Later that night
Sango woke up to total darkness. She groaned softly and tried to rub her head. Her hands! They were chained! She tried to jump up, but she was sitting on the floor with her back against the wall. She look around cautiously and struggled against the chains.
"That's a futile effort." Sango threw her head in the direction of the voice.
"Who are you and what do you want from me?!" Sango inquired. She heard a faint sound of a match being lit, then there was a dim light in a corner. A figure holding a candle came from out of the corner and she saw the faint face of Sesshomaru. She gasped softly and continued to struggle against the chains, harder.
"Now now, you'll hurt your pretty little wrists like that." Sesshomaru chuckled.
"Let me go! You can't keep me here against my will!" Sango nearly screamed.
"Oh? And why not? My father's a powerful business with allies around the countries. You however, are just a peasant girl.. A girl who I will not let ruin my plan."
"Plan?" Sango had a confused look on her face.
"Inuyasha is to be wedded soon. As will I. You may wonder who Inuyasha's bride is.. Well she's a beautiful Javanese woman, quite wealthy. Her father is a politician who could really influence our father's business down in Java. And you may also wonder, who shall I marry? It's quite simple. You."
Sango's face twisted into shock. She thought she heard wrong.
"The woman's name..is You?"
"No..I mean you, Sango. Well not only you. I will marry a woman publicly, but you will be my lady on the side. That way you have no way of distracting Inuyasha or ruining my father's business. I could easily keep you secret, but Inuyasha…"
"You can't marry me against my will!"
"Of course I can. You're lower class, you have no rights. Besides, you could bear me some strong heirs..I've seen you fight, you have natural strength. I kind of like it."
"Wrong! I'll never let you touch me. Especially in that way. Sooner or later people are going to find out about this."
"Ha, no they won't. You'll be locked up in this cell until I can find a more suitable place for you..with guards and servants to make sure you don't run away."
"You're a monster. I wish you would go to hell and stay there!" Sango let out a piercing scream loud enough to penetrate the thickest of walls.
"Scream all you want but you're in the middle of no where and no can save you." Sesshomaru bent down to Sango's leveled tried to silence her with a kiss. Unfortunately, Sango saw it coming and turned her head, making Sesshomaru's lips meet the concrete wall. Sesshomaru growled softly and quickly got up, turning away and walking out of the room.
"I'll send for food. Oh, and you might want to save your energy for our wedding in 2 days. I purposely scheduled it before Inuyasha's."
Before Sango could protest, he was gone.
