InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Bravery Without Love ❯ Fortuitous Betrayel ( Chapter 2 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Fortuitous Betrayel

She kept her face frozen in neutral attentiveness, but her delicate fingers could not help

curling itself lightly in her lap. Her benevolent harp master had been "dismissed" by Naraku

and another would have to be found. Something about not being 'suited' for the job and wasn't

following instructions. The euphanism, 'dismissed', didn't trick her into believing that her

teacher was alive and merely somewhere else. In this case, she knew better.

"Thank you for telling me, you are free to go."

The guard bowed low, but not low enough to show respect. His eyes boldly raised up to hers,

as if signifying a defiance to her high station. In any other household or castle, she could have

had him severely punish for such audacity. But this was Naraku's castle. Though she was a

woman of high power, she was nothing in his domain. She ignored his rude manner and had

Sango lead him out. While Sango closed the door, she flopped herself on her chair and rested

her weary head on her hands.

"I guess we'll have to look for another harp master, neh Sango?" she said in a slightly

impatient and wearisome voice.

"My lady is correct. Let us hope the harp master this time is more inclusive."

"Yes, let us hope." Kagome breathed out.

"Perhaps my lady needs some fresh air?" Sango said, looking up from her embroidering. Her

eyes were politely worried.

"That would be wonderful, would you inform the guard outside that we will go horseback

riding for an hour?"

"Will Naraku agree with it?"

"I'm tired of being cooped in all day. I feel so weak all the time from being inactive."

Something in Sango's eye gleamed but it disappeared and Kagome thought she had imagined

it.

"It should be a perfect day to go, lady. I shall inform the guard outside."

Sango left to talk to the guard and Kagome slipped into a blue hakama and white gi. She was

pulling her hair back with a white ribbon when Sango came in.

"Naraku said it would be all right and that you could take the fastest horses if you wish."

"Did he? He must be loosening up."

"He seemd quite...insistent that you go for a ride. Shall we hurry before he decides to change

his mind?"

"I'm all ready."

The guards stood at attention when Kagome left but she could feel their beady eyes staring

holes into her back. It prickled her back and sent uncomfortable goosebumps all over her

skin. Sango nonchalently led her to the stables that had two mares ready for them. One was a

pure night black that shimmered from a fine coat. She was a patient looking horse but one to

be wary when riding. The other was a blue roan and gingerly tossed her head around. Kagome

was given the night black and expertly started to lead her horse out to the forest surrounding

the castle. Sango led the way towards an unknown path, one that Kagome had never even

seen.

"I've never seen this path before Sango. Did you find it?"

"It has been here for ages, my lady. Shall we go into a gallop?"

Kagome needed no answer because she raced past Sango and galloped down the worn path.

The smooth gait of the horse began to release all the tense muscles Kagome had been holding

in the gloomy atmosphere of Naraku's castle. For a while, Kagome just leaned her head and

listened to the sound of her breathing and feeling the adrenaline coursing through her body.

Trees rushed past in a blur and the distinct scent of leaves and animal life filled her nose. The

wind made tears stream in her eyes and she could feel her lips pulling back in a smile that she

had not used for days. It had been too long since she could let herself go like this. With no

worries of consequences and no worries of prying eyes. But she started to slow down when

she could hear no other hoofbeats except hers.

"Sango?"

She turned her horse around and looked about but there was no sign of her maid. *Did she get

lost?* But before she could tap her feet on the horse's side to a trot, a bag was swiftly pulled

over her head and something hit her behind the neck. Darkness filled her eyes and she could

feel herself falling. But strong arms caught her before her body hit the ground and she knew

no more.

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The pungent smell of smoke filled her nose and made her wake up. There was a sound of

voices arguing. One was extremely familiar while the other was harsh and complaining. Both

were going up and down in pitch by their anger.

"It doesn't matter who she is, it's not as if she was doing it on her own will!"

"Feh! Anybody near Naraku is bad luck. I say we lock her up in chains just in case."

"You baka! I know this girl and she doesn't have an evil bone in her body!"

"I don't care for anybody's judgement except mine."

"You're so stupid and narrow minded sometimes!"

Kagome tried to move her hands but found that they were bound together by a thin cord that

bit into her flesh. Her legs were tied as well and it was a struggle just to sit up. Other than a

mild headache she felt fine, but where was she? She was in a small hut that was barely

furnished and the voices outside were still bickering back and forth. *Sango??? That sounds

like Sango's voice!*

"Sango?" Kagome called out cautiously.

A familiar head poked in.

"My lady....if you will excuse me for a second."

Sango went back outside and Kagome could hear a huge thud as something heavy fell on the

ground. There was a long shout of curses and threats from the other person outside. Sango

walked in with her knuckles cracking and a smile on her face. Kagome had never seen her

maid's face full of so much emotion. There was happiness and relief in her eyes with a touch of

worry as well.

"Sango, what's going on? Why am I tied up?"

Oh, my apologies, lady!"

Sango immediately untied the cord and rubbed Kagome's wrists to put in some circulation.

"That stupid idiot outside wanted to tie you up like some villain. Honestly, he thinks

everybody is the same to him. Narrow minded baka!"

"Sango, what is going on?" Kagome said in a serious tone.

Sango's face lost it's carefree emotions and closed off completely to Kagome's eyes.

"Please accept my most sincere apologies, my lady, but you have been kidnapped."

Kagome stared at Sango's face, looking for any signs of mischief in her eyes. But there were

none and her face was solemn. *Kidnapped? By my own maid?* Then she couldn't help herself

anymore. She started to laugh.

*No no, she's not going nuts. all will be explained in the next chapter. it seemed right to stop it here. review if you would like the third chapter out!!!