Gosh I apologize too much. This time, InuKag4evertogether's not the only one that's guilty…heh. It took me a bit over a week until I finally had time off from school to edit this chapter! I'm gomen…

But anyway! Here we go!

Chapter 37

Inuyasha's P.O.V.

Without a second to spare, I followed after them. Naraku and the others had already disappeared from our sight, but I could still smell their scents nearby. I began to track the scent trail, determined to get Kagome back. I won't lose Kagome to him again! I won't let that bastard have her, ever! Especially what happened the last time...I had almost lost her completely.

The scent trail led us to an abandoned building. When we entered, no one appeared to attack us nor were there any traps set. I guess Naraku didn't expect us to track him down that quickly. Heh!

...Not saying I can't kick his ass any day. I just think it would be better to pull of a surprise attack. I put my hand over the hilt of my sword.

I'm coming Kagome!

Signalling for the others to follow, I lead them deeper into the building.

Kagome's P.O.V.

Naraku finally let me down (none too gently either) in a room and tied my hands together behind my back. He left Hikara to make sure I wouldn't get away and to stand guard, exiting the room and leaving me alone with her. When I looked up at her, her face was still emotionless and empty.

Hesitantly, I called out to her. "Hikara, please snap out of it. I know you don't want to listen to him. I know you're in there fighting against Naraku's control! Please just try and listen to me!" I frowned when I got no reaction from her, my hope dwindling. I sighed heavily. How am I supposed to get through to her? Was Naraku's poison really that strong?

Naraku returned, an evil smirk on his face. "Nice try, my dear, but she obeys only me now. She won't listen to you or anyone else." He walked over to Hikara and stroked her cheek with a finger. His cold eyes glinted with mirth as he sneered at me. "Although she's already mine, why is it that I still yearn for you, Kagome?" He chuckled. "I have no idea."

I just glared at him, unable to reply.

But he hummed in contempt. "Maybe I should reconsider collecting you and take her instead."

My eyes widened. "No...Don't you dare do anything to her! Stay the hell away from her and Mitsuki!" I gritted my teeth and glared even harder. My body was shaking from anger I could barely control.

His smirk widened and he let go of her cheek, walking closer to me. "Why, that was a better reaction then I thought. Now I definitely know why I want you. You're feisty; strong." A sneer stretched his lips. "All the more reason I'll enjoy breaking you, my dear." I shivered, but the room was far from cold.

With a wave of his hand, he motioned someone else to come into the room. The door opened, its metallic sound piercing the silence. A figure hid in the shadows.

"You called upon me, Naraku?"

That voice...I recognize that voice! It...couldn't be!

When the figure stepped into the light, my suspicions were confirmed.

Naraku's sly voice gave his orders. "Kikyou, make sure Inuyasha is lured here."

"Of course." She agreed easily. I couldn't help but stare.

But I have to say...it wasn't that surprising and yet...a stupid look was probably plastered on my face when Kikyou looked over at me.

"Oh hello, Kagome," she grinned as if everything was right in the world. "After we're done with you, Inuyasha isn't going to want that pretty face of yours anymore. Soon, the only face he'll want to see is mine." Giving out a giggle that bordered on the edge of insanity, she left the room.

I glared at her back, trying to burn a hole through her body. "He isn't going to want you after this!" I yelled after her, uncertain whether or not she heard. Is it her life goal to make my life a living hell? Because Inuyasha loves me and not her? Is that's why she's helping Naraku?

"What a pity," Naraku said in amusement. "She was persuaded so easily. Jealousy's just much too easy to play with."

God, I am so tired of the crap he's pulling. When Naraku sat down next to me, I scooted away as much as I could, disgusted.

But he only laughed, ignoring my attempts to distance myself. Leaning impossibly close, he whispered into my ear, causing me to shiver.

"Now we wait, my dearest Kagome. I am going to make you mine right in front of Inuyasha's eyes." He glanced at the necklace I was wearing; the only thing holding me back from my new transformation. "Starting by pulling that off."

Fear started to settle at the bottom of my stomach, giving me a terrible, sick feeling. Inuyasha...hurry...please.

Yours truly,

InuKag4evertogther (author) + WanderingDreamer4Ever (editor)