Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Inner Demons ❯ The Search Begins ( Chapter 12 )

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By: Tijiya

Kagome wakes up in a strange cell only to come face to face with a new foe.

Meanwhile, Sango awakens and finds that Kagome has been kidnapped.

Anime/Manga: Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Romance / Adventure | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 10.12.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.9K | Visits: 673 | Status: Work In Progress

Chapter Twelve

The Search Begins

She knew that if she forced her way into full consciousness her head would feel as if a Mac truck ran her over. On the other hand, if she didn't something bad could happen to her. If she remembered correctly, she had been kidnapped….again! Why was she the one always getting kidnapped? Did she have a sign on her back saying `kidnap me' and didn't know it? Of course she didn't have a choice whether or not she regained consciousness, in-fact she knew she was waking up the moment she was able to string together a coherent thought. As expected, the back of her head throbbed, but not as bad as she had previously expected.

Kagome opened her eyes in order to take in her surroundings, which were rather bleak and unwelcoming. The walls were made from cold grey stones and a wooden door separated the small cell from the corridor which was most likely just as unwelcoming. She was hung from the wall by her wrists, her feet touched the floor. Her wrists hurt from the pressure placed on them from the tight shackles as she slumbered. Moonlight streamed in from a small window barely large enough to fit a fox through. She hung her head in despair as she remained silent in the cell.

`Good going Kagome, you got yourself kidnapped yet again. No wonder Inuyasha and the others are always looking at me every few minutes during a battle. They probably think I might get kidnapped again….I don't blame them,' she thought bitterly. What was it, the third…fourth time she'd been kidnapped? Was she really that weak?

It was a bit longer before she heard any sounds of any other life forms roaming around. She heard a large door, which she suspected led to the main house, open rather loudly. Her stomach leapt into her throat as she heard boot steps come closer to her cell door followed by soft clicking of, what could be claws, close behind. Sure enough, her cell door opened, rather creakily, to reveal a dark looking man.

“Ah, you're awake,” he said rather pleasantly. Kagome didn't fall for his act, instead shooting him a rather icy glare.

“Who are you?” she asked sharply. She was so used to this by now that the line came out automatically.

“My name is Dark, of course there is no reason for you to remember that,” he replied. His eyes roamed over her, although it felt as if he were looking straight into her soul. “Such a pure soul,” he murmured. “You have done well yet again Shisma.”

“Do you think she might be the one?”

“Possibly, of course there is only one way to find out.” Kagome glared at the two hating the fact that they dismissed her presence and carried on their conversation as if she weren't there.

“What do you want with me?”

“Oh, I just need you for a little experiment,” he replied with a twisted smirk. “There is a prophecy that I would very much like to be fulfilled. Of course finding those involved in said prophecy is very difficult, for all I know they could be dead or not even born. However, you seem to fit the description very well.”

“A prophecy?” she whispered to herself. “Of what sort?” She spoke louder.

“You will find out, that is, if you are the one. If not, then there will be no reason to keep you around.” Kagome flattened her back against the wall at his words. The worst thing about it all was she was powerless to stop him.

`Inuyasha, he…..' her hopeful thought went downhill then and there as she remembered something. `…won't come. If he did he would risk two enemies, who he doesn't even know, finding out his secret.' She dropped her head down in defeat. `He's not coming for me this time…' she realized. Dark smiled as he saw her sudden self defeat, her spirit was crushed for the moment as far as he could tell. She had very little hope, perfect.

“Don't worry my dear,” he spoke in a soft tone that made her cringe. “You won't have to worry about anything despite the outcome of this experiment. Either way, you won't worry anymore.” Kagome lifted her gaze to him as he took off his red pendant. Tears lined her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. She didn't struggle as he fastened the pendant around her neck. What could a little pendant possibly do? Blinding pain shot through her entire body that seemed to last hours. Scream after pained scream left her lips, each wave worse than the last. Neither Dark nor Shisma made to leave seeming to enjoy her pain. As the pain began to ebb away darkness began to fill her vision. Before she was fully consumed she allowed one last thought before succumbing.

`Inuyasha….'

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Thirty minutes had passed before Sango regained consciousness. She was no longer near the hot springs; instead she had been placed on a futon in a hut. The back of her head throbbed painfully, but it was nothing she couldn't handle. She slowly sat up and took in her surroundings. She knew the boys were on the other side of the room divider, she could hear them quietly talking. Inuyasha would be in a separate hut or tree most likely, anywhere that the others weren't. Kirara was curled up to her side purring contentedly now that her mistress was awake and all right. However, she noticed something missing. Kagome was not on the other futon nor was she in sight. Sango stood up, letting the blanket fall to the floor in a clump. She walked to the other side of the room; the boys fell quiet when they saw she was awake.

“Where's Kagome?” she asked, wanting to make certain that the Miko was okay.

“We were hoping you could tell us that Lady Sango,” Miroku said quietly.

“Did you try finding her?”

“There had been a youkai in the area, Shippo and I attempted to track down it's scent. It led down along a path, but simply stopped. We could not find either the youkai's or Kagome's scent after that,” Kurama sighed.

“So she's been kidnapped. Miroku, does Inuyasha know yet?”

“No, I was waiting for you to awaken before I attempted. You know how he would react, he would most likely go off and do something stupid,” he replied. Sango silently agreed that Miroku had taken the best course of action. She beckoned Shippo over, who instantly complied.

“Stay here while Miroku and I got talk to Inuyasha. Make sure that no one follows okay?”

“Got it Sango, no one's leaving while I'm here!” his chest puffed up with pride knowing that Sango was trusting him with this. She smiled before strapping the Hirikotsu to her back and left the hut with Miroku.

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It hadn't taken long to locate the hanyou, who was still stewing over the fact he was human for the night. He had settled himself at the base of a tree near the hut they were staying within.

“Staying out here by yourself might not be the best of idea's Inuyasha,” Miroku said as they walked up to him. Inuyasha ignored the monk's comment.

“Shouldn't you two be asleep?” he asked. Well it was better not to dance around the subject, so Miroku decided to be blunt.

“Lady Kagome has been kidnapped.” Sango and Miroku braced themselves for whatever Inuyasha's reaction would be.

“What?” he yelled. Inuyasha stood up and tied the Tetsiuga to his side. “That girl gets kidnapped more than anyone!” he grumbled. “Going to kill whoever….” His rant was cut short when he was stopped by Miroku's staff hitting him firmly on the head. “What the hell was that for monk?” he growled.

“Going in your state would be of no help to Kagome. The Tetsiuga is useless not to mention the fact you are reduced to simply your fists. Also, would you risk two new enemies finding out about your secret? We do not know their motives; if they are after you then this would only give them the upper hand. Do not be a fool Inuyasha,” Miroku scolded.

“So you told me this only so I could find out I can't do a damn thing about it?” his voice was steadily rising.

“We told you so you would know, I doubt you wanted to be in the dark about this,” Sango said calmly. “We'll take care of finding her; you and Miroku can join us if we still haven't found her by sunrise.”

“Wait, me?” Miroku said in surprise.

“Well, someone has to make sure Inuyasha stays here. I think you'd be the better choice, I doubt he'd want one of the others finding out about this.” Miroku sighed, but complied in the end.

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Shippo was relieved when Sango came back to the hut. He figured that Inuyasha and Miroku would be staying there while the rest of them went to look, but that was only a guess mind you.

“Are we going to find Kagome?” Shippo asked hopefully.

“Yes, the sooner we start looking, the better. We don't know who's taken her so that makes the situation all the worse,” she said from behind the screen where she was changing into her youkai exterminator outfit.

“But we don't even have a clue where she could be,” Kuwabara pointed out.

“You do have a point there, but not entirely true. Kurama, you said that you and Shippo had found a trail that ended right?”

“Yes,” he confirmed.

“Well then, we will go to the point where the trail stops. After that we will split up and search from there,” she said.

“Inuyasha and Miroku are not coming?” Kurama asked when he failed to see them.

“Inuyasha is not feeling well; Miroku is staying behind with him to make sure he doesn't get any worse. They will join us when he's feeling better,” she replied easily. No further questions were asked as they prepared to search for their missing friend. Sango, Kuwabara, and Shippo rode upon Kirara's back while Yusuke, Kurama, and Hiei rode upon Puu's. It didn't take long before Shippo pointed out the area in which he and Kurama had been forced to stop their search. Both descended towards the ground so the others could begin the search. Sango, Kirara, and Hiei went straight ahead. Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Puu took the left path while Kurama and Shippo went to the right. With all odds against them, they began the search in hopes that one of them would find something before it was too late.

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Tijiya: This chapter came rather quickly if I do say so myself, I am rather happy with how it turned out. The plot thickens as they search for Kagome, but finding her will be more difficult than proved I suppose. Thanks to all of my reviewers, you have made me very happy. I do love review because it lets me know how I'm doing and how much you like my story. Reviews are loved, suggestions are welcomed. I love hearing from you all.

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