InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forgotten Memories ❯ Dream, Like Cinderella... ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter Fourteen

Dream, Like Cinderella...

Yuki: Wow, I was surprised by the category that everyone seemed to fall under! You were all like, "Geez, Sesshoumaru is stupid!" or "Why is Sesshoumaru being tricked by that fake?" or "Who is this `master' guy?"

Hachi: *shakes head* Everyone, you've just completely made Yuki's day. She did the last few chapters, building it up like that, just to aggravate people and to make them ask.

Yuki: *pouts* What are you talking about, Hach? I'm innocent. Nehoo, on with the chapter!

Hachi:

By the time they docked, the ports were already bustling with activity. Kagome watched the display of cart after cart of food being wheeled through the streets, the amount of humans coming and going from shops, stores, and the homes of their friends. A man stood by the side of the street, his clothing messy and on the shabby side. He held a lute in his hands, playing it with everything he's got. His playing wasn't all that wonderful, but people nearby paid him out of sympathy and generosity, all the same.

The captain held his hands out to her and smiled, "Here ye be, lassie," he offered. Kagome grasped the offered hand and carefully stepped off the deck. It was then that she turned her attention from the harbor village and toward the other docking ships.

Dozens and dozens of ship flanked around the harbor, each with a number of sailors and pirates alike, hassling girls from the ship and demanding that they move. Girls, all chained and leading one another, slowly and painfully left. On a number of these girls, bruise marks and cuts could be seen.

Kagome shuddered, thinking what they must have went through. All those days in that ship, locked away with no where to go. They were at the mercy of either the pirates or the sailors! Her eyes were brought back to her own captors. She'd been lucky. Whether it was orders or not, these men had been cordial and polite. SHE had been allowed food, board, and some forms of freedom around the ship.

Again, these comparisons brought back her ever rotating questions. WHY was she so important? WHAT significance could she hold for this master? And just WHO was this master? Naraku? But then, why would Naraku keep her alive? And what would he do with so many girls? Bribes? Ensurements?

So many unanswered questions and not ONE person could be allowed to answer her queries.

Her thoughts veered off their track, when a beautiful carriage made of maghogany wood came into view. It was decorated by jewels and gold trimming, glinting off the rays of sunshine. Large wheels imbedded with inlaid silver clanked on the ground, running smoothly over the pebbled stones. A curtain, made of a navy-lavender silk, fluttered against the gentle ocean breeze.

A doorman opened the carriage door and held it open for her. The captain walked in and stuck his head out. "Come, lassie," he said, "Don' think on escapin'. I won't want t' brin' you in by force."

As though she'd be able to escape. Kagome walked to the carriage, mindful of the number of humans that were watching her every step. The surrounding female looked on, some with envy, others with curiosity. Grasping the doorman's hand, she used his weight to hoist herself into the carriage.

It was just as beautiful inside as it was outside. A plush velvety seat, made entirely of red, matched the velvety smooth walls of golden yellow. The floor was a matching red as the plush. The carriage was small and cozy, but large enough to fit a few more than just the captain and herself.

"What be in ye's thoughts, lassie?" the captain asked, turning a inquisitive head his way. His eyes shone with something like concern.

"I'm not trying to escape, Captain." Kagome looked out the window, at the scenery. Slowly, the view changed from a bustling town, to the quiet life of the country. Acres and acres of land lay before her, each and every blade of grass greener than emeralds. The wind blew against them, making them appear like waves of green waters. Over the horizon, Kagome thought she had caught the slight forms of a mountain, but couldn't be sure against the hazy swirls that surely had to be fog. The sky was blue as sapphires, with various clouds dotting here and there. An eagle soared overhead, trilling a territorial cry.

They were making their way up the hill, slowed because of the walking females that were trudging behind them. The road was slightly rough, making the carriage bump here and there. Kagome, much to the Captain's shock and amusement, leaned her head out the window.

She could see it now, the twining path they took. It was slowly winding its way to the castle at the top of the hill. Kagome smirked. Castles on the hill-it's like a fairy tale. And with her arriving in a beautiful carriage with star-white horses and a doorman and horsemen as well.

"Yup, almost like Cinderella," Kagome decided.

"Cinderella?"

Kagome turned and settled back onto her seat. "Hai, a maiden, who lived a life of torture. She had large dreams that she hoped to come true and in the end, they did. Her fairy godmother brought her to her dream in a beautiful carriage to the castle sitting atop a green-grassed hill..."

Kagome smiled slightly, when the Captain nodded, in his supposed understanding. She turned her eyes back towards the window, at the tranquil lands outside, beautiful and bountiful.

If only I could make my dreams come true...

...Just like Cinderella did...

~*~*~*~

Sango followed the dozens of girls up the steep hills. Her hair ruffled slightly from the gentle breeze that passed through her. Eyes widened, she gazed at their beautiful surrounding, scarcely believing that the kidnappers live in such a peaceful, beautiful place...

"Ah!" A girl stumbled, and fell down onto her knees.

"Get up," a gruff command grunted out, before a set of hands hauled the girl onto her feet again. He held a stick threateningly over her head and motioned for her to start moving again. "I don't want any trouble from you!"

Groaning slightly, the girl rose from her fallen position, and continued the trudge up the hill. Sango watched everyone, her heart going out for them. Some of them looked to be NOBLE ladies, taken and kidnapped like this. NO way are they EVER going to be able to make this hill easily...

Her eyes landed on the carriage before all the girls. Her eyes narrowed, as she remembered the beautiful noble lady that had gotten onto the carriage. Sango had just gotten out of the ship, tied up in chains.

A glimmer from the sun caught her attention and she had turned towards that direction. She saw a noble lady, dressed in a beautiful kimono and with hair adorned in a becoming fashion. Her face was hidden from Sango, because of her hair style. A pirate appeared, gesturing to her, and the girl raised a hand and entered the carriage willingly.

I wonder...if that girl has anything to do with the kidnapping...

Sango's eyes narrowed, as a plan slowly started on her mind...

~*~*~*~

It took some time, but finally, everyone arrived before the gigantic castle. One after another, the girls all plopped onto the ground, sweat pouring down their faces. Sango remained on her feet, her eyes trained on the carriage.

The doorman stepped into position, and held out a hand. The lady inside the carriage grasped it firmly. Sango willed her eyes to stay open. Dark tresses greeted the sunlight.

With a loud cry, Sango jumped her nearest prisoner, and started running for the carriage. Other pirates and guards saw this and immediately stepped forward. The girl on the carriage heard the commotion and tried to peer over the doorman's shoulder, who was currently blocking her from view.

Sango brought her tied hands together and created fists with them. Dodging his flailing punches, she landed a hard one on his stomach and effectively knocked him out...

"SANGO?!"

Sango's eyes whipped up, and caught the face of the girl who had been riding inside the carriage. The white-blue kimono, tied together by a snow-white obi, brought out the sparkling blue in the girl's eyes. Her rosy red mouth has dropped open in shock.

"Kagome-chan?"

This momentary pause in her assault came with a huge price. The Captain had came out of the carriage after Kagome and had slashed Sango on her cheek with a hidden knife. Kagome "eeped" in horror, as her friend fell onto the floor. Dozens of guards appeared and tackled on top of Sango's struggling form.

"Stop this, this instant!"

Everyone paused in their movements to turn to the figure standing before the castle. He wore a snow-white kimono with a deep blue obi. His long, dark hair flowed gently to the wind. Emerald eyes glittered fiercely, as he took on the scene before her. A dozen or so servants stood behind him. "What is the meaning of this?"

He stepped forward, and grabbed one of the guards by his throat. "Is this any show for a lady?" he demanded, gesturing to Kagome.

"Thousand apologies, sir..." One of the guards muttered. "This female got loose and tried to do my lady..."

"Get your hands OFF her!" Kagome cried, stepping away from the ring of people surrounding her. Her eyes glittered furiously and her face was slightly pink from her rage. "What are you DOING with all these women?"

The man dubbed as "sir" bowed to Kagome. "I am in no position to explain, my lady." He gestured to the servants. "Please, those slaves would bring you to your quarters..."

"I don't want...!"

But no one heard her. "Hey!" Kagome cried, as a number of the slaves started guiding her into the castle. "Let me go!" Her miko powers started to flare. She was on land. Sure, it might be some island, but at least she had places to go now.

A sudden blast of power knocked Kagome onto one of the slaves. One of her hands rose, to clutch her head, as the pressing weight continued to enclose around her brain. Squeezing her eyes shut, she willed for the pain to go away...

Opening her eyes once more, she looked up to the eyes of the Captain. "Sorry, lassie..." he murmured, eyes looking sorrowful. "Master had me t' do tha'...yer not t' be able t' use yer miko abilities, ye see..."

Kagome blinked. "Wha..." Her eyes widened, as realization occurred to her. "The food..."

The Captain's eyes became hidden behind his bangs. "Best for lassie t' go t' th' master's home..."

The servants tried to guide Kagome into the castle again, but the girl held her ground. She turned narrowed eyes on the Captain, and whispered, "I was starting to think you were decent."

As she walked into the castle with the servants surrounding her, she thought she heard him say something.

"Dream lassie...dream like yer Cinderella..."

Author's Corner

Yuki: Sorry everyone, for the long wait. It seemed that, well, there were some technical difficulties. I had some trouble planning the next few chapters...

Hachi: Well, we gotta keep it short...

Yuki: Some of you have emailed me on some questions. Again, please read my bio page. On my profile is NOT my bio, but instead, holds annoucements, current informations, or other things you should know.

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Hachi: WE HAVE TO KEEP IT SHORT TODAY, because I am long overdue for a bath in chocolate. *turns on Yuki* You promised Yuki! I supply the new ideas, you finish planning them, and I GET MY CHOCOLATE!!!!!! STOP IT with all this already!!!!

Yuki: Alright, alright...*mutters about bossy muses*...Anywayz, while I deal with the chocolate monster, just go on with the responses...

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