InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secrets of the Shinju (Part II): Tortured Soul ❯ Blackmail ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter Six

Blackmail

Naraku did not return that day. Kagome and Kohaku were left in the room alone, except for a couple times when the servant came. Kagome asked her if she and Kohaku would be allowed to bathe, but was not given an answer. She approached the servant and spoke to her in a firm voice. "Tell Naraku that if we are not treated better, there is no way I will help him. Kohaku needs proper food and to bathe." The servant glared at her and left the room.

The next morning Naraku appeared before them. "I hear that you are attempting to give me orders, woman." Kagome held tight to Kohaku, who was clearly terrified of Naraku. "I simply told your servant that Kohaku needs proper food and a bath. If you don't see that he is taken care of, I will not help you." She glared up at Naraku who began to advance slowly towards them. "If you wish the boy to be taken care of, then you will obey me." He watched her and then ordered her to stand. She did, and he looked at her with scorn and ordered her to lift her dress. She did and he again noticed that she had not fully healed her wound. "Heal yourself." She looked at him and focused her energy on the wound. He watched as it healed not even leaving a scar.

He gave her a hard look, "I will send my servant here to retrieve the boy. He will be allowed to bathe and be given a change of clothes." She watched him and then said, "I won't leave Kohaku. I'm going with him." He put his hand in her hair, tugging slightly. "Don't worry, I won't hurt him. I'll be with you the whole time." Kagome shuddered and looked to Kohaku. She quickly looked around the room and then focused on Kohaku's arm. He had a band around his upper arm. "Fine, but I want a moment alone with him before she takes him." Naraku brought his face near here and inhaled her scent. "As you wish."

He left the room and Kagome rushed to Kohaku. "Take the band from your arm." The boy did as he was told and Kagome focused her energy into it. Kaede had told her about this before. She would put a protection spell over him, as long as he kept this on him, Naraku wouldn't be able to hurt him. "Don't worry Kohaku, I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe and get you back to Sango. Just enjoy your bath. Whatever you do, don't take this band from your arm."

The servant appeared seconds later and took Kohaku with her. As she was leaving Naraku entered the room again. Kagome stepped back towards the wall, instinctively putting as much distance between her and him as possible. He walked towards her slowly, then put his hand behind her neck and pulled her to him. "You have lied to me, woman. I don't take kindly to liars." He said in a low purr. "What other powers do you have that I don't know about?" She looked at him but said nothing.

"Remember, it's not only your own safety in jeopardy now. You have to think of the boy as well." She looked away and then finally spoke. "I don't have control over many of my powers yet. I didn't begin working on them until I was traveling with Sesshoumaru." He brought his lips to her ear and whispered. "If I find out you are lying again, you will regret it." He kept his left hand firmly on her neck and let the other move to her shoulder, before it slid down her arm and moved to the place that she had recently healed.

"I can still smell your blood." She could see a pure look of lust in his eyes. She shuddered realizing that pain and blood aroused him. She turned her head and held her breath. Finally, he released her and turned away. "You have finally learned your place, woman. I will allow the boy to remain with you. You are much more obedient when you desire to protect someone." She sat on the ground after he left the room, knowing that she would have to do what he wanted to keep Kohaku safe. About ten minutes later the servant entered the room and Kohaku followed. He was wearing fresh clothing, but still had the band on his arm. His hair was still wet and he looked relieved to be back with Kagome.

She sat with Kohaku close at her side, Kilala now on his lap. The two of them again spoke of Sango and she described InuYasha and Miroku to him. He began to cry and she tried to comfort him. He described the memories he had of killing his father and other demon exterminators. She embraced him and began to speak.

"It wasn't you that did those horrible things, Kohaku. Naraku made you do them. He is an evil being that has destroyed many lives. It's important that you go on with your life now. Sango loves you and doesn't blame you for what happened." The two sat there in silence until the door was again opened. It was Naraku and he told Kagome to come with him. She glanced at Kohaku and lightly touched the band on his arm. He looked at her and nodded as she got to her feet.

Naraku led her down the corridor towards the baths. He finally spoke to her. "It's time for your bath priestess; I certainly hope we don't a repeat of the last one I attended." She glanced at him but said nothing. He stood over her and it quickly became apparent that he had no intention of leaving. She turned her back to him and removed her clothes. She got into the water quickly while he stood near the door.

"You still have bruises on your body, it's a shame you forced me to damage such beautiful skin." She looked back at him and quickly turned and began washing her hair, wanting to get out of the room as quickly as possible. She stepped out and pulled the towel around her. He moved towards her and put his hands on her shoulders. She could feel his breath on her neck as he whispered to her. "Just how far will you go to protect the boy?" She bit back tears and he turned her around forcing her to look at him and then he laughed lightly. "I have finally put fear in you, I can smell it. Maybe now you will do as I have told you." He released her and ordered her to dress. Again she turned her back to him and pulled on her undergarments without removing the towel. She then pulled on the new dress that was lying out for her. To her surprise this one was much softer.

He led her back to her room and locked the door behind him. She quickly went to Kohaku and they moved to the corner. That night she fell asleep sitting up and Kohaku rested his head in her lap. She stroked his hair and thought of Sango. She would get them out of here and Sango would have her little brother back.