Chapter 3: Lost scents and Broken Promises

Yes, I have returned… chapter three may not be as graphic… but you shall have to read on to figure out! Please enjoy, and I can inform you that I will not be able to update as often since school is beginning soon and I have college applications to fill out.

Milana Despana

My Saviour is My Enemy

CRACK!! A hollow crack echoed throughout the region as Sango's Hiraikotsu connected with InuYasha's skull. "What do you mean his scent 'just ends here'?" Sango screamed at the Hanyou who was currently picking himself up off the ground with a single hand rubbing the rather large lump atop his head.

"I mean that Naraku's scent just ends here, it doesn't rise into the sky, it doesn't take off into the forest, it just ends here!" InuYasha shouted back as he flexed his claws at the infuriating demon exterminator.

It had been over two hours since Kagome had gone and taken her bath. InuYasha being the impatient pain that he is had decided to go and drag Kagome out of the hot spring; however all he found was her clothing and a sickeningly large amount of her blood. His furious shouts had drawn Sango and the others and they were now currently trying to find out where their futuristic friend was.

"How could you just let her go off on her own like that InuYasha? You know that it isn't safe for her, especially since Naraku holds the completed Shikon no Tama." Sango shouted as she stormed towards the already pissed Inu-Youkai.

"Me! Why didn't you go off with her, you two are always bathing together, and plus I let her go off because I didn't feel like eating rock for dinner, she had already 'sat' me once and I wasn't in the mood to taste any more dirt!" InuYasha shouted back as he met her in the centre of the clearing where the hot spring was located.

"I don't care how many times she 'sat' you! You deserve it, you couldn't even sense him so close to us! Some leader you are…" Sango shouted as InuYasha got in her face.

"Me… why I oughta…"

"Hey!"

Sango and InuYasha whipped around to see Miroku standing near the hot tub with a very serious expression upon his face. They couldn't help but listen as Miroku shouted at the both of them.

"Your yelling is not aiding us in finding Lady Kagome, and while you two are standing here screaming at each other our friend is in danger. Now we may not know where Naraku is but I suggest that instead of yelling about whose fault it is, that maybe just maybe we should concentrate on heading out and finding where they are." Miroku shouted as he held Shippou, who was weeping into his robes.

Both Sango and InuYasha nodded as they turned to each other and muttered a half hearted "sorry." They then immediately packed up and headed out towards the village near the well, where they hoped to pick up some information on the location of Naraku and their missing friend, with Sango and Miroku atop Kirara, and InuYasha riding atop Shippou who had calmed down.

Only one thought ran through InuYasha's mind as they flew towards Kaede's village, "I'm sorry Kagome, I'm sorry for breaking my promise to always protect you… but I do promise you this, I will find you and when I do I am going to kill that god dammed spider…"

Meanwhile in the western lands….

Sesshomaru snarled as he slay the soul collectors that surrounded his slain retainer.

(A.N. Okay I know that's not the proper name for em, but what the heck do you call em again??)

That damned imp had failed once again to protect his ward Rin and in a blind fury Sesshomaru had punished Jaken swiftly by ending his life with the Tokijin. However he decided to revive the toad for the simple purpose that he need to know where Rin was…

"Jaken," the tiny imp could not help but shudder in fear as he heard his Lord call his name. Sesshomaru's anger was evident in his voice, and there was a terrifying look of anger set in his golden eyes as he used Tokijin to bring his dragon steed back to life.

"Y…y…y…yes my lord." Jaken squeaked as he raised himself to his feet and picked up staff, his entire body quivering as he faced his livid Lord.

"What happened here?" Sesshomaru asked calmly as his eyes scanned the area, he already knew that it was Naraku that had attacked his ward; however he enjoyed torturing his retainer, and he also needed to know if Rin was injured.

"I…I…I… don't know my lord, I was unfortunately unconscious because Rin knocked me over the head with a rock…" Jaken said as he bowed low to his Lord with a small shiver going down his back.

The unfortunate imp found himself unconscious as Sesshomaru swiftly knocked him into a tree using his poison whip.

"The imp lies, my Lord, we witnessed everything."

Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow as he cast a glance at his steed Ah-Uhn. He then watched as the right head nodded and continued to communicate telepathically.

"Jaken tripped over a stone and was knocked out by the collision. Lady Rin was kind enough to cover him with a blanket. She continued to pick flowers and bestow them upon us. Suddenly a deep miasma covered the field Uhn and I tried to reach her however we were unable to move because of the paralyzing property to the miasma. Naraku appeared and kidnapped Lady Rin, he then killed us while ignoring Jaken who he plainly ignored. That was two days ago my lord as far as we can tell. Also thank you my lord for reviving us, we deeply apologize for being unable to protect your ward and we accept any punishment you wish to bestow upon us."

Ah finished with a low bow as Uhn followed him in the bow.

Sesshomaru merely nodded while asking, "Did he harm her in any way that you can tell?"

"No, Lady Rin was unconscious by the time he reached her and he merely picked her up in his arms." Uhn replied as he raised his head and gazed at his master.

"Hmn, can either of you tell which way Naraku left in, I am unable to trace his scent for some unknown reason." Sesshomaru queried as he let out a soft growl at his inability to protect his young ward that he had grown attached to.

"Yes, he travelled in a similar style that you use. He condensed himself and Lady Rin into a small ball of energy and travelled towards the Northeast, we are able to see his trail as clearly as we can see your trail when you travel in your energy ball." Ah replied as he and Uhn gazed towards the Northeast with narrowed eyes.

"Very well, we shall travel to the Northeast, Ah-Uhn, gather Jaken, we leave immediately. Oh and Ah-Uhn, your aid is appreciated." Sesshomaru said as he waited for his steed to gather his unconscious retainer. As he watched the dragon steed pick up the imp he made a silent vow to his young retainer. "Rin, hold on little one, I am coming to save you and Naraku will not escape my grasp so easily this time…"

Kagome raised her head wearily, it had been five days since Naraku had raped her, he had not shown his face since then, and for that she was glad. Kagome had passed out a few hours after Naraku left her that night, and she had awoken to Rin asking her if she was okay in a hushed tone.

She had been quick to reassure Rin that she was okay; however in all honesty she wasn't okay, she had just had her virginity ripped from her young body, by the very man that had ruined all of her friend's lives. Kagome found it ironic that now she could truly understand her friend's hatred for the Spider Hanyou. Once Kagome had gathered enough of her strength she was quick to purify her womb, in order to kill any abomination that may have been spawning in there as she lay helpless.

Kagome and Rin spent the morning after Kagome's rape talking of their families, they quickly became friends and Rin was happy to get to know the futuristic Miko better. The truth was Rin called Kagome her sister because she had always wanted a sister just like her, kind, caring, strong, cool, and over all just a really great woman figure to look up to.

They were interrupted halfway through their chatter by Kagura who entered the room with two trays of food for the two girls. Once the girls were settled with their food the wind witch took a position standing up against the wall near the door.

Rin was quick to question to wind witch, "Why are you doing this to Rin, Rin never did anything to hurt you did she?"

"No child, you never did anything to harm me; and I am not the one keeping you here. Naraku is, I am unable to free you because Naraku controls me. The same is said for Kagome, I do not keep her here because I spite her, I merely keep her here because I have no other choice."

"Why do you not just leave Naraku?" Rin asked innocently as she gobbled down her food, since it had been well over three days since she last ate anything at all.

"Believe me child I would if I could, but I can't so I won't. Naraku holds my heart in his hands, and can kill me whenever he wishes, the only reason I do his bidding is because I wish freedom for my sister and I." Kagura said as she closed her eyes and leaned her head against the wall.

Rin nodded her head in understanding as she continued to eat her food hungrily. Kagome however remained silent as she ate her food. She was surprised at the proclamation from Kagura and would have accused her of lying had she sensed any false pretenses from her; but she was surprised to find out that the wind witch was telling the truth. Kagura truly was Naraku's prisoner just as much as Kagome and Rin were.

Once Kagome and Rin finished their food Kagura gathered their trays, as Kagura took Kagome's tray she cast a worried glance at the miko before whispering, "I am sorry for what he did, and I wish I could save you from another attack; however I am too weak and I use whatever energy I do have to protect my sister and Kohaku." Kagome gasped in shock as she heard the whispered apology, she had never expected to hear such a heartfelt apology or such a shocking revelation from her enemy the wind witch.

"Kagura, I promise you that I will do my very best to rescue you, Kohaku and your sister from Naraku's clutches." Kagome whispered back as she caught Kagura's hand and looked her straight in the eye.

"You just focus on staying alive okay Kagome." Kagura replied as she took her hand back and exited the room holding the two trays and a sense of hope that maybe just maybe she and her sister would survive their time with Naraku.

Kagura had returned every day, twice a day, bringing Kagome and Rin food, and informing them of Naraku's location; which most of the time was outside of the castle causing havoc to the rest of feudal Japan.

Kagome and Rin had in turn spoken cheerily to Kagura and asked her of her life before she was imprisoned by Naraku. She told them that before she and Kanna had lived in a demon village as its protectors and that one day Naraku had attacked the village and killed every demon including Kagura's mate. Naraku then raised Kanna and Kagura from the dead and manipulated them by threatening their lives.

Kagome and Rin were very sympathetic towards Kagura and they quickly became friends with the wind witch; however on the fifth day Kagura only entered the room once in the morning and she as she came in and informed them of Naraku's arrival.

Kagome blanched at Kagura's warning and she quickly handed back her full plate, all senses of appetite lost as Kagome thought of the impending pain. Rin quickly finished her food then asked Kagome, "Are you okay Kagome-nee-san?"

"Yes, Rin, I'll be fine…" Kagome replied as she calmed herself and prepared for another night of pain. However the night of pain did not come, Naraku left her and Rin alone.

But the next day Kagome awoke to the sound of the door sliding open. And Naraku's villainous form slowly entered the room.

Yes I am ending it here! But if I get oh I don't know 10-15 new reviews a new chapter might pop up quicker. Well read and review.

Milana Despana