The Maiden and her Protector

By Kjpanny KjChristie17

Chapter 40: Loss

Tears fell down her battered cheek, as the miko closed her eyes.

Dead.

Kaede was dead.

She remembered what the inuyoukai had asked her. Of love. Now she knew what it was. She had loved that old woman like a mother.

Gone.

She was all alone.

"My name is Naraku. Your Lord and Master."

When she didn't respond, he kicked her hard in the chest, making her wheeze.

Grabbing her by her hair once more, he punched her eye.

Brokenly, she whispered, "S-seshoumaru. Help me."

Before, the prince could hit her again, he paled, as a vicious snarl was heard.

A.N: I'm hooked on Taylor Swift's song, 'Mean'. I don't know why. I hate the song. But I just keep singing it everytime my mouth opens. I so need a good song...

And no, I don't hate Taylor Swift. Love her actually.

AND REVIEW!

On a side note. I got a review upon the last chapter stating how my whiny persona which is apparently reflected through my reviews and Kagome's personality, is irriating. Look you guys, first off, I am no Nora Roberts or some other high-fi author. I simply write to enjoy. And my author notes are meant to amuse. I am not begging for reviews. I won't die without them. They are there to be enjoyed and laughed at. When I am upset, writing these little notes cheers me up. I am sorry if you guys find this habit of mine, offending or whatever. However, I can't and won't change these notes. If you want to stop reading, that is your choice. I can;t force and more to the poin, I won't force you.

I was offended by the review. The reviewer said she/he was being honest, but I really do not care. It was offending. I can form my characters personalities in any way I want to. From now on, if anyone has to be 'honest', please simply do not bother reviewing becuase it hurts.