InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I think I love you ❯ Four ( Chapter 4 )
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Title: I think I love
Chapter: Four
Name: Kagome's gone.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
- Flash backs or memories -
"Are you sure that's her?" A voice said.
"Positive." Another voice answered.
"What interest did he have in her anyways?" The first voice asked.
"Not a clue. You would think some one like him would be more..."
"Tasteful?"
"Yeah..."
"She's got nice legs though." One of the men said as he walked up to her and traled a finger up her thigh causing her to stir, and once she moved he took his hand away from her.
Moaning she tried to move to get the crick out of her back, but it made it hard when she was in a sitting position. Wiggling a little but she cringed when she moved her wrists to find them tied together behind her back. Trying to open her eyes her breathing started to increase when she realized she was blind folded. Trying to open her mouth next to scream she found her mouth tightly taped shut. She whined and listened to the voices in the room. Turning her head to them she hissed as they continually put her down.
'Who are they talking about? Don't they know they have the wrong girl?' She thought to herself as she jerked trying to free herself.
"You think he'll come for her?" The first voice asked.
"Yeah, this is his mate." The second voice said then footsteps were getting closer to her.
"His mate?" He said as he grabbed her jaw to face her the opposite she was looking and then touched her neck and nodded. "Yeah, that's a mark alright." The man said then walked away. "lets go get some food. I'm starving." The first man said lazily.
"Aren't we supposed to be keeping a watch?" The second man asked.
"Like she's going any where. She tied up, and has been sleeping for over a day."
"Oh yeah. Lets go." The man with a deeper voice said as he and the other man walked out of where ever she was and left her alone in the dark. She cried and jerked again and again until her wrists felt raw. Her head was pounding and her stomach turning, but she had to keep it cool. If she threw up she would choke on her own vomit and die, and that was not on her agenda for the day.
'So this is what a hang over feels like.' She thought to herself sickly and let her head fall. She couldn't get out of the chair she was tied to. 'those men... they were talking about my scar... Inuyasha's scar...His mate? Why do they want Inuyasha? Were these men the ones who killed Inuyasha's parents? Don't they know he wont come for me... he left me...' She fought the thoughts away afraid that she would start crying.
Rolling over she sighed when her arm hit a body. "Miroku..." She groaned. "Get up. Its time for work." The woman groaned.
"You first dear." Miroku said with a yawn stretching taking up the whole bed to do so, but soon their was a set of cold feet on his rump, and a nice little push, and he was stretching on the cold floor.
"No, you first." The woman said then sat up throwing her arms in the air to stretch them out. "Man, my head is killing me." She whined and swung her feet over the bed.
"I told you not to drink all that wine last night." Miroku grumbled. "Did you ever get a hold of Kagome?" He asked curiously.
Shaking her head before she answered. "No, she never called me back. It's not like her..." Getting up she walked over to the shower. "I'm sure she's already at work."
Smiling up at her he nodded. "I'm sure your right."
Starring at the door Sango not entered and closed behind her to shower Miroku ran a hand threw his hair. "Please, Kami. Let Kagome made it home okay... because I don't remember seeing her after I drank that last shot..." He said with a sigh and grabbed his clothing for the day, and waited for Sango to finish so he could shower.
It was a gloomy day out. The kind of day you just wanted to stay in bed all day and take naps and watch movies while only leaving the bed for food and bathroom breaks. Sighing Miroku walked to his car. "Today's going to be a long one." He said as he got into the drivers side. Starting the car and awaiting Sango to join him in the passengers side.
"Yeah, you can say that again." Sango said as she got in the car shutting the door behind her.
"It's going to be a long day." Miroku said again and put the car in reverse to back out of the drive.
"I didn't mean that literally." Sango said with a sigh.
"Then you shouldn't tell me what to do unless you mean it." Miroku defended as he maneuvered the car so it was now facing out to the street.
"If I told you to stop the car and wait until some one smashed into us. Would you?" She asked as she felt the car slowly start moving then take a dead stop.
"Was that an order?" Miroku asked sarcastically.
"No!" She scream and slapped him upside his head. "Drive." She said shaking her head. 'I date a moron.' She thought to herself as he drove them to work.
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'Oh Kami...' Kagome mentally moaned. He stomach was in knots, and twisting and turning. She could feel something starting up at the back of her throat. 'Kagome, no.' She tried taking in deep breaths threw her noes. 'This would be the lamest way to die.' She told herself. 'Come on girl. Deep breaths.' She told herself, but it kept coming up. Tears welled up in her eyes. 'I'm going to die...' She told herself as the stinging in her throat came up and into her mouth. Closing her eyes tightly she let tears fall, and she was choking. Closing her eyes she just wanted to make it end. All of it, and it would come all to soon, the end that is.
Kissing her boyfriend at the door they parted their ways to their work station. Walking down a hall way she sighed and turned to look into on of the office's.
"Oh! Good morning Sango." She heard a voice as she turned.
"Morning Hojo. How are you?"
"I'm well, thanks. Hey, have you seen Kagome?" He asked looking at some papers he held in his hand then stood up from his desk and walked over to her. He heart fell when he asked her, but all she could do is shake her head. Looking down at her feel she sighed then looked back up.
"Why are you looking for Kagome?" She asked.
"Oh, she never clocked in today. Its not like her. She's normally here around six, but not today." He said looking at his papers. "See." He said handing her the payroll reports.
"Maybe she's sick?" Sango asked hopefully, but only received a shake from his head.
"Kagome always in." He said with almost a pout.
"Why so interested in out Kagome?" A voice said from behind Sango. Turning around quickly she jumped placing her hand over her heart.
"Naraku! Good morning Sir." She said as she took in a deep breath.
He smiled and nodded to the papers in her hand. "I believe those are mine?" He said handing out his hand. Handing him his papers she blushed.
"Sorry sir." She said with a smile. "I didn't mean to be noisy... I was just worried."
"About whom?" He asked eying his papers in his hands.
"Kagome." Hojo spoke up. "She didn't come to work today." Sango looked at Hojo as he spoke then turned her head to Naraku who never once seemed to take his eyes off his papers.
"And she didn't call in..." Sango added.
"Is that so? That's not like our Kagome." Naraku said almost monotone.
"No, its not." Sango said in a low voice. Placing a fist to her chest she looked down. 'Please Kagome be alright. I don't know what I would do if...' She couldn't finish the thought.
"Sango, I'll expect you to check into it then. Call her house. When did you last see her?" He asked finally looking up from his papers.
"I... uh.. Last night. We went to a club. I told her she needed to loosen up a bit, and I haven't seen her since." She admitted ashamed.
"I see." Was all he said as he walked away the stopped at a office door. "Do make sure to check into that Sango. " He said coldly as he entered the room shutting the door behind him. Sango nodded and watched him leave.
"Is that true? Sango?" Hojo asked in a hushed voice. Sango nodded.
"I insisted she go out with me and Miroku... She never has any fun. She circles her self around work..." Sango said and looked down at the floor trying to keep a sob from escapeing her mouth. "Its all my fault." She whispered and looked back up at Hojo.
Looking at her with concern he shook his head. "No, Kagome's very responsible, and reliable, and pretty..." Stopping he blushed realizing what just came out of his mouth. Sango looked at him with wonder. "I-I'm very sure she can take care of herself." He then said quickly.
Nodding she whipped at her eyes. "Yeah, I'm sure your right." She said with a slight smile. "I think I'll call her house. Maybe she's got a hang over? I did make her drink a little." Sango said and turned around. "Your a sweet guy Hojo. Don't ever change." She said then made her way to her office. 'Hojo's probably right. kagome's at home with a bad headache, and didn't even think about calling in.' Sango thought to herself as she sat down at her desk and picked up her phone and pressed the speed dial for Kagome's home number.
...
Hearing the phone ring the older woman placed the kitchen knife down and walked over to the cordless phone sitting on the kitchen table.
"Hello?" She asked not recognizing the number.
"Mrs. Higurashi? Its Sango."
"Oh, hello dear. How are you?"
"Oh, I'm fine. Is Kagome home?" She asked quickly.
"No, Kagome never came home last night. I figured she pulled an all nighter or was with you." The older woman said her calm voice now turning to worry. "She's not with you?" She asked as her heart started beating faster.
"No, but I'm sure there's a reason for all of this." Sango said trying to be positive.
"Is she at work?" Kagome's mother asked. Her voice slowly turning to panic.
"No." Sango said in a low voice. "Never clocked in this morning and no one has seen her..." Sango finished as she closed her eyes.
"What? Are you sure?" She asked as she felt her heart drop. "Are you sure?" She asked as she felt panic take over and tears weld up in her eyes.
"Yeah..." Sango said hearing to woman on the other end slowly break down.
"Did you try her cell phone?" The woman asked hopefully.
"No, I'll try that next." Sango said trying to turn her voice to a little more perky, and not so depressed.
"Okay, she always has that thing with her." Mrs. Higurashi pointed out.
"Yeah." Sango said and looked around her desk and then patted her pockets in her jeans to find her cell. "I'll call her."
"Okay, dear. If you get a hold of her will you call me? Or have her call me?" She asked worriedly.
"Of coarse." Sango said.
"and Sango?"
"Yes?"
"If you don't hear from her... Please let me know as well..."
"Okay." Sango said in a low voice and she heard the click.
Hanging up the phone the older woman walked back to the kitchen picking up her knife and started at the green and red peppers she was slicing before the phone rang. Taking in a deep breath as she tried to calm her nerves, but she could feel it. Something was terribly wrong.
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Peaking a head out into the large open room the curious eyes searched it to find a girl tied to a old metal chair. One of the most uncomfortable looking chairs that he had ever layed eyes on. 'Poor girl. If I was tired up, I would rather it be on a lazy boy.' He thought to himself as he looked the girl over. She was wearing a torn up little blue summer dress. Their was a slit up her thigh that didn't look like it belonged, and on of the straps were broken leaving it hanging down showing her purple bra.
Watching her closely he sighed. 'Poor girl.' He thought to himself as he seen her struggling to escape then she was leaning over as far as she could since the ropes her tied around her middle. Gagging noises came from her then her face started turning blue as her body jolted. His eye grew wide as he watched her body shake.
"Are you okay?" She heard almost a young boy ask and she turned her head to the voice as tears now streamed from her eyes.
Running to her he looked at her. She looked sick. Really sick. 'What to do? What do I do?' He thought before he ripped the tape from her mouth. The vomit that was in her mouth relased and then the rest of her stomachs content did.
"Oh no." She heard to voice say as she heard running steps. "Bucket! Wheres a bucket!" She heard the same voice say as it ran back and fourth. "Bucket!" He said then she heard the steps running towards her, but as soon as he felt the bucket placed on her lap she was done. Everything that was at one time in her stomach, was no longer their. She heard the boy sigh and felt a hang take her blind fold off. "Are you okay?" He asked worriedly.
Slowly opening her eyes she winced at how bright it was. Closing and opening her eyes a few times she then looked at the figure before her. At first all she saw was a blur of red and green, but then the figure finally stopped moving and she could see him clearly. It was a small boy with bright read hair and friendly features.
"Hi. I'm Shippou." The boy said and looked at her. "Are you alright? You must have the flu or something." He said as he touched her head. "Your burning up." He said when he removed his hand.
"Where am I?" She asked in a raspy voice.
"This is an old abandoned school." He said looking around. "Were in the gym area to be exact." He said with a friendly smile.
"Why am I here?" She asked as tears started forming again.
"Awe don't cry lady." Shippou said worriedly. "Please don't cry." He begged. "I'm don't know why your here." He then added honestly.
"Can you please untie me, Shippou." She asked looked down at herself and cringed. She had puked all over herself.
"I don't want to get in trouble..." He said looking around the gym area. "They would be very mad at me if I did..." He said looking back at her.
"Who?" She asked trying to keep calm.
"My pack." He said proudly.
"Your pack?" She asked.
"That's right. I'm in a pack." He said and walked around to her wrist. "I'll untie you, but you have to promise not to run." Shippou said as he began working at the ropes on her wrists. "Promise?" He asked before the last knot was out.
She sighed and nodded. "I promise." She repeated. She didn't want to lie to the kid, but if she had the chance to leave this place she was sure going to try it.
"okay." He said as he took the ties off her wrists and then worked on the one around her midsection. "There ya go." He said happily and then plugged his noes. "You stink miss." He said looking at her as she stood up and turned to the boy as she rubbed her wrists.
"Thank you. Shippou." She said with a half smile. "Yeah..." She said looking down at her garment that was ruined.
"Want to see if the old showers here still work?" He asked excitedly. "I bet I could find something else for you to wear too." He said as he started walking.
She just watched him walking away. "Come on!" He yelled waving his arms as if gesturing her to come.
"Umm... are you sure we can just walk around..." She said looking around the old gym room.
"I don't see anything wrong with it. You promised not to run away, and I can't let you just sit there in your soiled clothes. Come on... Whats your name?"
She looked at him and then her dress and nodded. "Yeah, I guess your right. Oh, my name? Kagome." She said as she slowly walked towards the small boy, and then stopped. "Shippou. Your a demon?" She asked staring at the fluffy tail.
"Yeah, almost all my pack are demons. I'm a fox." He said with a puffed out chest. She couldn't help but give a small smile. "You don't have a fear or grudge against demons, do you?" He asked looked up at her.
Shaking her head. "No, not at all, Shippou." She said taking in a slow deep breath and letting it out. "One of my best friends was a demon. Well, half demon." She said as she started walking ahead. "Come on lets go find those showers." She said as she held out her hand which he gladly took.
Peeling of the dress that was now ruined she left herself in her bra and panties. Looking around she felt paranoid that some one was watching, but no one was around as she took off her bra and underwear. Folding them nicely and placing them on a bench. Turning on the old pipes that amazingly still ran water she turned it as hot as she could stand it and stood under it for a while just letting steaming water run over her tired was no soap so she was just going to have to get as clean as she could with hot water. Turning off the water she rang out her hair and turned around finding her things just as she laid them down. Putting her bra and undies back on she folded her arms across her chest. She could just walk around an abandoned school in just her underwear. She sighed as she walked around what looked like to be the girls locker room. She could hear her feet pat against the floor as she walked past a few stalls that were at one time toilets, but now only holes in the ground. Seeing lockers she walked over to a tall red one. Opening it to find it a little rusty, but soon got it open and found a large tee shirt.
Smiling she took the shirt and pulled it over her. It was about three times to large for her, but at least it was clothing, and it didn't smell to bad either. Who knew how long that had been in there, but she was grateful someone left it. The shirt just barely covered her reaching just inches past her butt. Walking to the exit she bit her lip as she peaked out. Looking left, and then right she saw completely empty halls. She didn't want to wander around by herself, and she had promised Shippou that she wouldn't run, but what else was she expected to do? Just sit and wait until who ever took her to find her missing out of the gym, and then come looking for her angrily because they thought she escaped?
Walking into the hall she noticed all the windows were boarded up. Seeing a small crack that the sun was shining threw she looked outside and gasped at what she saw. The school was surrounded by old cornfields and one small gravel road. She was out in the middle of no where with no where to go. Garbing the window seal she felt her legs giving out on her. Realization was hitting her hard and fast. Falling to her knees tears formed in her eyes.
"Kagome?" She heard a voice from behind her. "Are you okay?"
Looking to see the small fox demon reaching his hand out to her. "No, Shippou. I'm not okay." She said in a whisper as he touched her back and rubbed a little.
"Awe, don't be sad Kagome. Everything is going to be alright." He said as he patted her back with his small hand.
"Shippou?" She asked as she turned to him and was now face to face with the small child like demon. "Why am I here?"
Looking at her with concern he looked away. "Here I found this." He said handing her an old zip up sweater and a pair of jogging shorts.
Taking the items she smiled weekly. "Thanks." She said and pulled on the sweater. "Could you turn around for a sec?" She said before pulling on the shorts. "Okay." She said and watched him turn back around. "You can't tell me. Can you Shippou?" She said in a small voice as she sat on the cold hard school floors.
Shaking his head. "No, Yashio would be very upset..." He said looking down then back up. Guilt was in his eyes. "I'm sorry..."
"Yashio? Its okay... I don't want to get you in trouble." Kagome said then deeply thought on the name. 'Yashio? Is that who took me?' She thought to herself. "Shippou? Who is Yashio?" She asked playing with the name on her tongue.
He looked up at her sternly and shook his head. "I don't know who your talking about." He said shaking his head over and over again.
"You said Yashio would get upset." She paused. "Is he the boss of your pack?" She asked curiously.
The kit continued to shake his head. "Please Kagome. Just pretend like I never said anything..." He said in a whisper. "I don't want to get beaten." He said in a whine.
Her eyes grew wide at the small boys plea. "Alright." She said as she patted the kids head. "I wont say anything." She said with a sigh. "Do they really beat you Shippou?" She asked worriedly. If they could beat on a poor innocent little boy what would stop them from beating on her. He looked at her with tears in his eyes and wiped them away quickly. "Shippou. Its going to be alright." She said as she took the boy into her arms. She had no clue if it was going to be okay, but she had to try. She was going to get out of this place and take this poor boy with her. Leaning against the wall she sighed as she held him. Closing her eyes she hear a small yawn escape his mouth and couldn't help but give a small smile. It wasn't until now that she realized how tired she was. She soon dozed off into a light sleep.
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"Sir...Sir?"
"What is is Hojo?" Naraku said looking up from his desk full of papers scattered all around his desk. "I've been calling around all day, Sir. As has Sango, and no one had heard or seen anything from Kagome since last night...I called the cops, but we can't put in a missing persons until she's been gone 48 hours... I found this number. Its supposed to be a very reliable detective. Kouga Wolf." He said placing the number on his desk. "but I'm afraid he's quite expensive. Since he's a private detective and a-" He was cut off and blinked a few times.
"That's enough Hojo. I will take this into consideration." He said before waving the stuttering man away. Taking the number he looked at it for a moment before dialing a number.
"Kouga Wolf please." He said dryly then was put on hold.
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Walking into the room two men jaws dropped to the gym floor. Looking at each other then back to the empty chair.
"S-She's gone Ginta..."
"Yeah, I see that Hakakku." Ginta said as he looked around the gym. "How did she get untied any way! We were only gone for a couple hours!" He whined. "Man...! Kouga's going to kill us.." He whimpered as he thought the death of slow and painful that was sure to come.
Gulping Hakakku and nodded. "Remember what Kouga said..."
"How could I forget..." Shuttering at the thought of being skinned alive as he turned around and started walking.
"Hey! Ginta! Where you going?"
"I'm going to find her before he finds us with out a hostage." Ginta said with out turning around.
"Good idea." Hakakku said as he quickly caught up to his friend and started their small journey to find the runaway.
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Awaking not to long after falling asleep she reached up to feel the back of her neck that had become very uncomfortable over the small time she slept. Cuddling the kit to her she stood up as gracefully as she could. She looked around it was now dark, the sun was just setting. She took a few steps before he heard other foot steps and then talking.
"She has to be here." One man said as the other grunted in agreement. Looking around she took a few steps before she heard them start running. "There!" One yelled. Then the other started to run. "Hey! Stop where you are."
Hearing all the commotion Shippou stirred then jumped out of her arms looking half scared out of his mind. Rubbing his eyes he looked at Kakakku, and then Ginta, and then her. His eyes looked away before he yelled.
"You guys I found her over here." He shouted then looked up at Kagome and mouthed. 'I'm sorry. I don't want to die...' He said. Kagome was so taken back that she threw her hands up and screamed in agervation. The first ally she might have a chance with turned her in because he himself was afraid of the very people that had taken her. Feeling a body slam against her she felt herself hit the hard dirty floor.
"Nice tackle Gintu." One man said to the other as he blindfolded Kagome and then tied her hands.
"Thanks Hakkaku. Good work Shippou, how did you know she was even missing?"
"Well, when I saw her wondering around I knew that couldn't be good." The boy answered trying to act as brave as possible.
Kagome groaned as she realized she was back to A. Tired up and with no plan then something hit her. She really had to pee. Why not. She started squirming and closed her leg and let out a small whine.
"Oh, Gintu... I think she has to pee."
"I don't know Hakkaku... I don't want to let her out of my sight." She then let out another whimper as she wiggled with her legs clenched tightly. "Fine. Lets go to the main bathroom." He groaned and led the way pushing her and holding her hands that were tied behind her back. Once reaching the stall Gintu untied her hands and removed the blindfold. "Make it quick, kay." She nodded quickly before she was pushed into the bath room and the door closed behind her. Running forward she saw a window. Trying to jimmy it open she realized that some one had painted over the seal. "Dang it!" She grumbled quietly and she started pulling at it roughly trying to be as quiet as she could be while trying to jerk a window open.
Using her weight she pulled until it made a loud screech. Falling back words she felt a gust of wind blow in, and then mumbling from the outside of the bathroom. "Hey girl! Doesn't take that long to pee." She heard as she glanced to the door and then to the open window that pulled forward. She was sure she would fit. She made a run to the window and tried to pull herself threw the small outlet. "Were coming in!" She heard one of the men mumble then the door opening. He heart felt like it would explode from her chest as she tried to pull her self more thew the window, but her butt was stuck. "No more doughnuts for you!" She grumbled as she felt her ankle being pulled. She let out a loud shriek before kicking as hard as she could feeling that she hit skin she wiggled until she fell out of the other side of the window and then realized it was a small drop. Falling thankfully into some kind of bush that broke her fall she looked up to see two heads pop threw the window. "No! Girl! Stop!" The one with a Mohawk and a large foot print across his face yelled. She pulled her self to her feet and started running. She let her legs just go. She ran as hard and fast as she could.
Stepping on something sharp she squeaked but didn't stop. She could feel wetness under that one foot and knew she was bleeding, but refused to stop running. She had to get away. She couldn't let them catch her. She had to get home to her mom, and Sango. She even would love to see Miroku's silly grin right about now even looked great.
Gintu pulled himself out of the window and turned around to see a shocked Shippo. "Well, don't stand there kit! Run and get Shomaru." He snapped.
"Oh right!" Shippou said as he turned around tripping over his own feet, but pulled himself up quickly and ran to one of the scariest demon that he knew alive. Closing his eyes he ran faster and his eyes quickly opened as he hit something. Nope, something. Speaking of the devil it was him in person. "Shesshomaru! The Girl! Kagome. She got out." He said between deep breaths as he tried to catch his breath from running.
Turning to the boy Shesshomaru looked away at once and lifted his head. "I thought I told you to never to call me by my name." He said in his acid mono toned voice that he always spoke with. You could never really tell if he was mad or happy. His expression and voice remained the same.
"Sorry Maru." Shippou whispered and bowed his head to him. "The girl she out in the fields." He said in a quiet voice.
"I see." Was all he said before he walked away slowly. Even his was was deadly. This man, well, demon dripped danger, and was one to stay far from.
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Felling that she could no longer run any longer she stopped gripping her chest. It burned to breath and her foot was throbbing. Looking down she saw all the blood and the nice trail she was probably leaving. "Just my luck." She panted out. "I get away and leave a trail of bread crumbs straight to me." She whined. She had to keep moving. Maybe fine that small gravel road. She needed to find somebody, anyone that might help her. Looking back she could just barely see the school threw all the corn fields. Turning around she started walking. Hearing a small rustle she snapped her head to the noise. Then the same noise happened to the other side of her. She jumped before quickening her pace and started walking faster that turned into a jog. She saw a flash of white and then their he was. A tall man with long blond hair. He would have easily been confused with Inuyasha but with out the ears, and he wore such a stern look. She screamed and turned around. She felt someone grab her arm and toss her to the ground.
"Do not be foolish girl. You are hurt." She heard the words and looked up at the man crouched in front of her, and his hard expression almost softened until he took in a deep breath, but then his look became angry and vengeful. Pulling her into his arms he ran to the school. It all happened so fast she couldn't scream until she was already back in that dreadful building. She closed her eyes tightly as she felt the strong arms around her let her go. She groaned as she hit the floor. Trying to stir she felt a hand grab her hair. Her hands went straight to the clawed hand that pulled at her head. Hearing a knock and a door open she was lifted and tossed into the open door.
"Why the fuck is your sent on her Inuyasha! Your mated!" The man with the clawed hand yelled as she heard a line of curse words fly out from some one in the room. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up, and she blinked a few times before her vision cleared and who she saw was someone she never expected to ever see again. He eyes watered as the man that haunted her dreams every night looked at her with confusion.
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Hey guys. Here's another chapter. I hope you enjoy! Thank you all for that read and for that review. I love you all very much for it. Any tips and sugestions are always welcome. Thanks againg. Special thanks to Cha cha for dealing with my horrid spelling and grammar and making this story its best. Enjoy! ^^ Mikiru.
Chapter: Four
Name: Kagome's gone.
"Talking"
'Thinking'
- Flash backs or memories -
"Are you sure that's her?" A voice said.
"Positive." Another voice answered.
"What interest did he have in her anyways?" The first voice asked.
"Not a clue. You would think some one like him would be more..."
"Tasteful?"
"Yeah..."
"She's got nice legs though." One of the men said as he walked up to her and traled a finger up her thigh causing her to stir, and once she moved he took his hand away from her.
Moaning she tried to move to get the crick out of her back, but it made it hard when she was in a sitting position. Wiggling a little but she cringed when she moved her wrists to find them tied together behind her back. Trying to open her eyes her breathing started to increase when she realized she was blind folded. Trying to open her mouth next to scream she found her mouth tightly taped shut. She whined and listened to the voices in the room. Turning her head to them she hissed as they continually put her down.
'Who are they talking about? Don't they know they have the wrong girl?' She thought to herself as she jerked trying to free herself.
"You think he'll come for her?" The first voice asked.
"Yeah, this is his mate." The second voice said then footsteps were getting closer to her.
"His mate?" He said as he grabbed her jaw to face her the opposite she was looking and then touched her neck and nodded. "Yeah, that's a mark alright." The man said then walked away. "lets go get some food. I'm starving." The first man said lazily.
"Aren't we supposed to be keeping a watch?" The second man asked.
"Like she's going any where. She tied up, and has been sleeping for over a day."
"Oh yeah. Lets go." The man with a deeper voice said as he and the other man walked out of where ever she was and left her alone in the dark. She cried and jerked again and again until her wrists felt raw. Her head was pounding and her stomach turning, but she had to keep it cool. If she threw up she would choke on her own vomit and die, and that was not on her agenda for the day.
'So this is what a hang over feels like.' She thought to herself sickly and let her head fall. She couldn't get out of the chair she was tied to. 'those men... they were talking about my scar... Inuyasha's scar...His mate? Why do they want Inuyasha? Were these men the ones who killed Inuyasha's parents? Don't they know he wont come for me... he left me...' She fought the thoughts away afraid that she would start crying.
Rolling over she sighed when her arm hit a body. "Miroku..." She groaned. "Get up. Its time for work." The woman groaned.
"You first dear." Miroku said with a yawn stretching taking up the whole bed to do so, but soon their was a set of cold feet on his rump, and a nice little push, and he was stretching on the cold floor.
"No, you first." The woman said then sat up throwing her arms in the air to stretch them out. "Man, my head is killing me." She whined and swung her feet over the bed.
"I told you not to drink all that wine last night." Miroku grumbled. "Did you ever get a hold of Kagome?" He asked curiously.
Shaking her head before she answered. "No, she never called me back. It's not like her..." Getting up she walked over to the shower. "I'm sure she's already at work."
Smiling up at her he nodded. "I'm sure your right."
Starring at the door Sango not entered and closed behind her to shower Miroku ran a hand threw his hair. "Please, Kami. Let Kagome made it home okay... because I don't remember seeing her after I drank that last shot..." He said with a sigh and grabbed his clothing for the day, and waited for Sango to finish so he could shower.
It was a gloomy day out. The kind of day you just wanted to stay in bed all day and take naps and watch movies while only leaving the bed for food and bathroom breaks. Sighing Miroku walked to his car. "Today's going to be a long one." He said as he got into the drivers side. Starting the car and awaiting Sango to join him in the passengers side.
"Yeah, you can say that again." Sango said as she got in the car shutting the door behind her.
"It's going to be a long day." Miroku said again and put the car in reverse to back out of the drive.
"I didn't mean that literally." Sango said with a sigh.
"Then you shouldn't tell me what to do unless you mean it." Miroku defended as he maneuvered the car so it was now facing out to the street.
"If I told you to stop the car and wait until some one smashed into us. Would you?" She asked as she felt the car slowly start moving then take a dead stop.
"Was that an order?" Miroku asked sarcastically.
"No!" She scream and slapped him upside his head. "Drive." She said shaking her head. 'I date a moron.' She thought to herself as he drove them to work.
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'Oh Kami...' Kagome mentally moaned. He stomach was in knots, and twisting and turning. She could feel something starting up at the back of her throat. 'Kagome, no.' She tried taking in deep breaths threw her noes. 'This would be the lamest way to die.' She told herself. 'Come on girl. Deep breaths.' She told herself, but it kept coming up. Tears welled up in her eyes. 'I'm going to die...' She told herself as the stinging in her throat came up and into her mouth. Closing her eyes tightly she let tears fall, and she was choking. Closing her eyes she just wanted to make it end. All of it, and it would come all to soon, the end that is.
Kissing her boyfriend at the door they parted their ways to their work station. Walking down a hall way she sighed and turned to look into on of the office's.
"Oh! Good morning Sango." She heard a voice as she turned.
"Morning Hojo. How are you?"
"I'm well, thanks. Hey, have you seen Kagome?" He asked looking at some papers he held in his hand then stood up from his desk and walked over to her. He heart fell when he asked her, but all she could do is shake her head. Looking down at her feel she sighed then looked back up.
"Why are you looking for Kagome?" She asked.
"Oh, she never clocked in today. Its not like her. She's normally here around six, but not today." He said looking at his papers. "See." He said handing her the payroll reports.
"Maybe she's sick?" Sango asked hopefully, but only received a shake from his head.
"Kagome always in." He said with almost a pout.
"Why so interested in out Kagome?" A voice said from behind Sango. Turning around quickly she jumped placing her hand over her heart.
"Naraku! Good morning Sir." She said as she took in a deep breath.
He smiled and nodded to the papers in her hand. "I believe those are mine?" He said handing out his hand. Handing him his papers she blushed.
"Sorry sir." She said with a smile. "I didn't mean to be noisy... I was just worried."
"About whom?" He asked eying his papers in his hands.
"Kagome." Hojo spoke up. "She didn't come to work today." Sango looked at Hojo as he spoke then turned her head to Naraku who never once seemed to take his eyes off his papers.
"And she didn't call in..." Sango added.
"Is that so? That's not like our Kagome." Naraku said almost monotone.
"No, its not." Sango said in a low voice. Placing a fist to her chest she looked down. 'Please Kagome be alright. I don't know what I would do if...' She couldn't finish the thought.
"Sango, I'll expect you to check into it then. Call her house. When did you last see her?" He asked finally looking up from his papers.
"I... uh.. Last night. We went to a club. I told her she needed to loosen up a bit, and I haven't seen her since." She admitted ashamed.
"I see." Was all he said as he walked away the stopped at a office door. "Do make sure to check into that Sango. " He said coldly as he entered the room shutting the door behind him. Sango nodded and watched him leave.
"Is that true? Sango?" Hojo asked in a hushed voice. Sango nodded.
"I insisted she go out with me and Miroku... She never has any fun. She circles her self around work..." Sango said and looked down at the floor trying to keep a sob from escapeing her mouth. "Its all my fault." She whispered and looked back up at Hojo.
Looking at her with concern he shook his head. "No, Kagome's very responsible, and reliable, and pretty..." Stopping he blushed realizing what just came out of his mouth. Sango looked at him with wonder. "I-I'm very sure she can take care of herself." He then said quickly.
Nodding she whipped at her eyes. "Yeah, I'm sure your right." She said with a slight smile. "I think I'll call her house. Maybe she's got a hang over? I did make her drink a little." Sango said and turned around. "Your a sweet guy Hojo. Don't ever change." She said then made her way to her office. 'Hojo's probably right. kagome's at home with a bad headache, and didn't even think about calling in.' Sango thought to herself as she sat down at her desk and picked up her phone and pressed the speed dial for Kagome's home number.
...
Hearing the phone ring the older woman placed the kitchen knife down and walked over to the cordless phone sitting on the kitchen table.
"Hello?" She asked not recognizing the number.
"Mrs. Higurashi? Its Sango."
"Oh, hello dear. How are you?"
"Oh, I'm fine. Is Kagome home?" She asked quickly.
"No, Kagome never came home last night. I figured she pulled an all nighter or was with you." The older woman said her calm voice now turning to worry. "She's not with you?" She asked as her heart started beating faster.
"No, but I'm sure there's a reason for all of this." Sango said trying to be positive.
"Is she at work?" Kagome's mother asked. Her voice slowly turning to panic.
"No." Sango said in a low voice. "Never clocked in this morning and no one has seen her..." Sango finished as she closed her eyes.
"What? Are you sure?" She asked as she felt her heart drop. "Are you sure?" She asked as she felt panic take over and tears weld up in her eyes.
"Yeah..." Sango said hearing to woman on the other end slowly break down.
"Did you try her cell phone?" The woman asked hopefully.
"No, I'll try that next." Sango said trying to turn her voice to a little more perky, and not so depressed.
"Okay, she always has that thing with her." Mrs. Higurashi pointed out.
"Yeah." Sango said and looked around her desk and then patted her pockets in her jeans to find her cell. "I'll call her."
"Okay, dear. If you get a hold of her will you call me? Or have her call me?" She asked worriedly.
"Of coarse." Sango said.
"and Sango?"
"Yes?"
"If you don't hear from her... Please let me know as well..."
"Okay." Sango said in a low voice and she heard the click.
Hanging up the phone the older woman walked back to the kitchen picking up her knife and started at the green and red peppers she was slicing before the phone rang. Taking in a deep breath as she tried to calm her nerves, but she could feel it. Something was terribly wrong.
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Peaking a head out into the large open room the curious eyes searched it to find a girl tied to a old metal chair. One of the most uncomfortable looking chairs that he had ever layed eyes on. 'Poor girl. If I was tired up, I would rather it be on a lazy boy.' He thought to himself as he looked the girl over. She was wearing a torn up little blue summer dress. Their was a slit up her thigh that didn't look like it belonged, and on of the straps were broken leaving it hanging down showing her purple bra.
Watching her closely he sighed. 'Poor girl.' He thought to himself as he seen her struggling to escape then she was leaning over as far as she could since the ropes her tied around her middle. Gagging noises came from her then her face started turning blue as her body jolted. His eye grew wide as he watched her body shake.
"Are you okay?" She heard almost a young boy ask and she turned her head to the voice as tears now streamed from her eyes.
Running to her he looked at her. She looked sick. Really sick. 'What to do? What do I do?' He thought before he ripped the tape from her mouth. The vomit that was in her mouth relased and then the rest of her stomachs content did.
"Oh no." She heard to voice say as she heard running steps. "Bucket! Wheres a bucket!" She heard the same voice say as it ran back and fourth. "Bucket!" He said then she heard the steps running towards her, but as soon as he felt the bucket placed on her lap she was done. Everything that was at one time in her stomach, was no longer their. She heard the boy sigh and felt a hang take her blind fold off. "Are you okay?" He asked worriedly.
Slowly opening her eyes she winced at how bright it was. Closing and opening her eyes a few times she then looked at the figure before her. At first all she saw was a blur of red and green, but then the figure finally stopped moving and she could see him clearly. It was a small boy with bright read hair and friendly features.
"Hi. I'm Shippou." The boy said and looked at her. "Are you alright? You must have the flu or something." He said as he touched her head. "Your burning up." He said when he removed his hand.
"Where am I?" She asked in a raspy voice.
"This is an old abandoned school." He said looking around. "Were in the gym area to be exact." He said with a friendly smile.
"Why am I here?" She asked as tears started forming again.
"Awe don't cry lady." Shippou said worriedly. "Please don't cry." He begged. "I'm don't know why your here." He then added honestly.
"Can you please untie me, Shippou." She asked looked down at herself and cringed. She had puked all over herself.
"I don't want to get in trouble..." He said looking around the gym area. "They would be very mad at me if I did..." He said looking back at her.
"Who?" She asked trying to keep calm.
"My pack." He said proudly.
"Your pack?" She asked.
"That's right. I'm in a pack." He said and walked around to her wrist. "I'll untie you, but you have to promise not to run." Shippou said as he began working at the ropes on her wrists. "Promise?" He asked before the last knot was out.
She sighed and nodded. "I promise." She repeated. She didn't want to lie to the kid, but if she had the chance to leave this place she was sure going to try it.
"okay." He said as he took the ties off her wrists and then worked on the one around her midsection. "There ya go." He said happily and then plugged his noes. "You stink miss." He said looking at her as she stood up and turned to the boy as she rubbed her wrists.
"Thank you. Shippou." She said with a half smile. "Yeah..." She said looking down at her garment that was ruined.
"Want to see if the old showers here still work?" He asked excitedly. "I bet I could find something else for you to wear too." He said as he started walking.
She just watched him walking away. "Come on!" He yelled waving his arms as if gesturing her to come.
"Umm... are you sure we can just walk around..." She said looking around the old gym room.
"I don't see anything wrong with it. You promised not to run away, and I can't let you just sit there in your soiled clothes. Come on... Whats your name?"
She looked at him and then her dress and nodded. "Yeah, I guess your right. Oh, my name? Kagome." She said as she slowly walked towards the small boy, and then stopped. "Shippou. Your a demon?" She asked staring at the fluffy tail.
"Yeah, almost all my pack are demons. I'm a fox." He said with a puffed out chest. She couldn't help but give a small smile. "You don't have a fear or grudge against demons, do you?" He asked looked up at her.
Shaking her head. "No, not at all, Shippou." She said taking in a slow deep breath and letting it out. "One of my best friends was a demon. Well, half demon." She said as she started walking ahead. "Come on lets go find those showers." She said as she held out her hand which he gladly took.
Peeling of the dress that was now ruined she left herself in her bra and panties. Looking around she felt paranoid that some one was watching, but no one was around as she took off her bra and underwear. Folding them nicely and placing them on a bench. Turning on the old pipes that amazingly still ran water she turned it as hot as she could stand it and stood under it for a while just letting steaming water run over her tired was no soap so she was just going to have to get as clean as she could with hot water. Turning off the water she rang out her hair and turned around finding her things just as she laid them down. Putting her bra and undies back on she folded her arms across her chest. She could just walk around an abandoned school in just her underwear. She sighed as she walked around what looked like to be the girls locker room. She could hear her feet pat against the floor as she walked past a few stalls that were at one time toilets, but now only holes in the ground. Seeing lockers she walked over to a tall red one. Opening it to find it a little rusty, but soon got it open and found a large tee shirt.
Smiling she took the shirt and pulled it over her. It was about three times to large for her, but at least it was clothing, and it didn't smell to bad either. Who knew how long that had been in there, but she was grateful someone left it. The shirt just barely covered her reaching just inches past her butt. Walking to the exit she bit her lip as she peaked out. Looking left, and then right she saw completely empty halls. She didn't want to wander around by herself, and she had promised Shippou that she wouldn't run, but what else was she expected to do? Just sit and wait until who ever took her to find her missing out of the gym, and then come looking for her angrily because they thought she escaped?
Walking into the hall she noticed all the windows were boarded up. Seeing a small crack that the sun was shining threw she looked outside and gasped at what she saw. The school was surrounded by old cornfields and one small gravel road. She was out in the middle of no where with no where to go. Garbing the window seal she felt her legs giving out on her. Realization was hitting her hard and fast. Falling to her knees tears formed in her eyes.
"Kagome?" She heard a voice from behind her. "Are you okay?"
Looking to see the small fox demon reaching his hand out to her. "No, Shippou. I'm not okay." She said in a whisper as he touched her back and rubbed a little.
"Awe, don't be sad Kagome. Everything is going to be alright." He said as he patted her back with his small hand.
"Shippou?" She asked as she turned to him and was now face to face with the small child like demon. "Why am I here?"
Looking at her with concern he looked away. "Here I found this." He said handing her an old zip up sweater and a pair of jogging shorts.
Taking the items she smiled weekly. "Thanks." She said and pulled on the sweater. "Could you turn around for a sec?" She said before pulling on the shorts. "Okay." She said and watched him turn back around. "You can't tell me. Can you Shippou?" She said in a small voice as she sat on the cold hard school floors.
Shaking his head. "No, Yashio would be very upset..." He said looking down then back up. Guilt was in his eyes. "I'm sorry..."
"Yashio? Its okay... I don't want to get you in trouble." Kagome said then deeply thought on the name. 'Yashio? Is that who took me?' She thought to herself. "Shippou? Who is Yashio?" She asked playing with the name on her tongue.
He looked up at her sternly and shook his head. "I don't know who your talking about." He said shaking his head over and over again.
"You said Yashio would get upset." She paused. "Is he the boss of your pack?" She asked curiously.
The kit continued to shake his head. "Please Kagome. Just pretend like I never said anything..." He said in a whisper. "I don't want to get beaten." He said in a whine.
Her eyes grew wide at the small boys plea. "Alright." She said as she patted the kids head. "I wont say anything." She said with a sigh. "Do they really beat you Shippou?" She asked worriedly. If they could beat on a poor innocent little boy what would stop them from beating on her. He looked at her with tears in his eyes and wiped them away quickly. "Shippou. Its going to be alright." She said as she took the boy into her arms. She had no clue if it was going to be okay, but she had to try. She was going to get out of this place and take this poor boy with her. Leaning against the wall she sighed as she held him. Closing her eyes she hear a small yawn escape his mouth and couldn't help but give a small smile. It wasn't until now that she realized how tired she was. She soon dozed off into a light sleep.
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"Sir...Sir?"
"What is is Hojo?" Naraku said looking up from his desk full of papers scattered all around his desk. "I've been calling around all day, Sir. As has Sango, and no one had heard or seen anything from Kagome since last night...I called the cops, but we can't put in a missing persons until she's been gone 48 hours... I found this number. Its supposed to be a very reliable detective. Kouga Wolf." He said placing the number on his desk. "but I'm afraid he's quite expensive. Since he's a private detective and a-" He was cut off and blinked a few times.
"That's enough Hojo. I will take this into consideration." He said before waving the stuttering man away. Taking the number he looked at it for a moment before dialing a number.
"Kouga Wolf please." He said dryly then was put on hold.
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Walking into the room two men jaws dropped to the gym floor. Looking at each other then back to the empty chair.
"S-She's gone Ginta..."
"Yeah, I see that Hakakku." Ginta said as he looked around the gym. "How did she get untied any way! We were only gone for a couple hours!" He whined. "Man...! Kouga's going to kill us.." He whimpered as he thought the death of slow and painful that was sure to come.
Gulping Hakakku and nodded. "Remember what Kouga said..."
"How could I forget..." Shuttering at the thought of being skinned alive as he turned around and started walking.
"Hey! Ginta! Where you going?"
"I'm going to find her before he finds us with out a hostage." Ginta said with out turning around.
"Good idea." Hakakku said as he quickly caught up to his friend and started their small journey to find the runaway.
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Awaking not to long after falling asleep she reached up to feel the back of her neck that had become very uncomfortable over the small time she slept. Cuddling the kit to her she stood up as gracefully as she could. She looked around it was now dark, the sun was just setting. She took a few steps before he heard other foot steps and then talking.
"She has to be here." One man said as the other grunted in agreement. Looking around she took a few steps before she heard them start running. "There!" One yelled. Then the other started to run. "Hey! Stop where you are."
Hearing all the commotion Shippou stirred then jumped out of her arms looking half scared out of his mind. Rubbing his eyes he looked at Kakakku, and then Ginta, and then her. His eyes looked away before he yelled.
"You guys I found her over here." He shouted then looked up at Kagome and mouthed. 'I'm sorry. I don't want to die...' He said. Kagome was so taken back that she threw her hands up and screamed in agervation. The first ally she might have a chance with turned her in because he himself was afraid of the very people that had taken her. Feeling a body slam against her she felt herself hit the hard dirty floor.
"Nice tackle Gintu." One man said to the other as he blindfolded Kagome and then tied her hands.
"Thanks Hakkaku. Good work Shippou, how did you know she was even missing?"
"Well, when I saw her wondering around I knew that couldn't be good." The boy answered trying to act as brave as possible.
Kagome groaned as she realized she was back to A. Tired up and with no plan then something hit her. She really had to pee. Why not. She started squirming and closed her leg and let out a small whine.
"Oh, Gintu... I think she has to pee."
"I don't know Hakkaku... I don't want to let her out of my sight." She then let out another whimper as she wiggled with her legs clenched tightly. "Fine. Lets go to the main bathroom." He groaned and led the way pushing her and holding her hands that were tied behind her back. Once reaching the stall Gintu untied her hands and removed the blindfold. "Make it quick, kay." She nodded quickly before she was pushed into the bath room and the door closed behind her. Running forward she saw a window. Trying to jimmy it open she realized that some one had painted over the seal. "Dang it!" She grumbled quietly and she started pulling at it roughly trying to be as quiet as she could be while trying to jerk a window open.
Using her weight she pulled until it made a loud screech. Falling back words she felt a gust of wind blow in, and then mumbling from the outside of the bathroom. "Hey girl! Doesn't take that long to pee." She heard as she glanced to the door and then to the open window that pulled forward. She was sure she would fit. She made a run to the window and tried to pull herself threw the small outlet. "Were coming in!" She heard one of the men mumble then the door opening. He heart felt like it would explode from her chest as she tried to pull her self more thew the window, but her butt was stuck. "No more doughnuts for you!" She grumbled as she felt her ankle being pulled. She let out a loud shriek before kicking as hard as she could feeling that she hit skin she wiggled until she fell out of the other side of the window and then realized it was a small drop. Falling thankfully into some kind of bush that broke her fall she looked up to see two heads pop threw the window. "No! Girl! Stop!" The one with a Mohawk and a large foot print across his face yelled. She pulled her self to her feet and started running. She let her legs just go. She ran as hard and fast as she could.
Stepping on something sharp she squeaked but didn't stop. She could feel wetness under that one foot and knew she was bleeding, but refused to stop running. She had to get away. She couldn't let them catch her. She had to get home to her mom, and Sango. She even would love to see Miroku's silly grin right about now even looked great.
Gintu pulled himself out of the window and turned around to see a shocked Shippo. "Well, don't stand there kit! Run and get Shomaru." He snapped.
"Oh right!" Shippou said as he turned around tripping over his own feet, but pulled himself up quickly and ran to one of the scariest demon that he knew alive. Closing his eyes he ran faster and his eyes quickly opened as he hit something. Nope, something. Speaking of the devil it was him in person. "Shesshomaru! The Girl! Kagome. She got out." He said between deep breaths as he tried to catch his breath from running.
Turning to the boy Shesshomaru looked away at once and lifted his head. "I thought I told you to never to call me by my name." He said in his acid mono toned voice that he always spoke with. You could never really tell if he was mad or happy. His expression and voice remained the same.
"Sorry Maru." Shippou whispered and bowed his head to him. "The girl she out in the fields." He said in a quiet voice.
"I see." Was all he said before he walked away slowly. Even his was was deadly. This man, well, demon dripped danger, and was one to stay far from.
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Felling that she could no longer run any longer she stopped gripping her chest. It burned to breath and her foot was throbbing. Looking down she saw all the blood and the nice trail she was probably leaving. "Just my luck." She panted out. "I get away and leave a trail of bread crumbs straight to me." She whined. She had to keep moving. Maybe fine that small gravel road. She needed to find somebody, anyone that might help her. Looking back she could just barely see the school threw all the corn fields. Turning around she started walking. Hearing a small rustle she snapped her head to the noise. Then the same noise happened to the other side of her. She jumped before quickening her pace and started walking faster that turned into a jog. She saw a flash of white and then their he was. A tall man with long blond hair. He would have easily been confused with Inuyasha but with out the ears, and he wore such a stern look. She screamed and turned around. She felt someone grab her arm and toss her to the ground.
"Do not be foolish girl. You are hurt." She heard the words and looked up at the man crouched in front of her, and his hard expression almost softened until he took in a deep breath, but then his look became angry and vengeful. Pulling her into his arms he ran to the school. It all happened so fast she couldn't scream until she was already back in that dreadful building. She closed her eyes tightly as she felt the strong arms around her let her go. She groaned as she hit the floor. Trying to stir she felt a hand grab her hair. Her hands went straight to the clawed hand that pulled at her head. Hearing a knock and a door open she was lifted and tossed into the open door.
"Why the fuck is your sent on her Inuyasha! Your mated!" The man with the clawed hand yelled as she heard a line of curse words fly out from some one in the room. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up, and she blinked a few times before her vision cleared and who she saw was someone she never expected to ever see again. He eyes watered as the man that haunted her dreams every night looked at her with confusion.
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Hey guys. Here's another chapter. I hope you enjoy! Thank you all for that read and for that review. I love you all very much for it. Any tips and sugestions are always welcome. Thanks againg. Special thanks to Cha cha for dealing with my horrid spelling and grammar and making this story its best. Enjoy! ^^ Mikiru.