Hey, I am back, for a little while. My main interest right now is Inuyasha. So I am taking a break from my other stories to regain my inspiration to continue writing those. Please leave me a review if you like this or hate it. Tell me if you think the characters are in any way OCC which they might be for the sake of the story but tell me anyways; I will need all of your help on this since this is my first Inuyasha fan fiction. Thank you!

Kagome's Journey

Chapter 1

In the feudal era where demons roamed free, it was blazing hot outside, especially for travelers since they were on the move constantly. But one group traveled to gather jewel shards of a scared jewel and to defeat Naraku, a very dangerous enemy among many others. "Inuyasha there is a village up ahead we can reach there before night fall. Can't we stop there for the day?" A monk name Miroku questioned the half demon that was walking faster then the others.

Inuyasha only continued to walk further ahead but let out a loud "Feh," as his answer. "Come on Inuyasha, it will be nice to sleep under a roof for once." Kagome pleaded with a begging smile. That got Inuyasha and he nodded. "Alright we'll stay." He reluctantly agreed to stay in the village.

"Yeah!" Shippo a young fox kit who rested on Kagome's shoulder cheered. A meow was heard from Kirara, Sango, a demon slayer's, demon companion. "Ahhh…a nice dip in the hot springs sounds so relaxing, right Kagome?" Sango sighed as she shut her eyes picturing the relaxing hot springs this minute.

Miroku silently walked behind Sango, and reached for his hand and gently caressed Sango's butt. "Monk!" Sango seethed as she detached her Hiraikotsu and plopped him over the head leaving him and his twitching hand behind. "Lecherous monk." Sango seethed under her breath.

"He deserves it." Kagome reassured Sango who smiled. "I know." Sango agreed with Kagome. Miroku finally caught up with the group, but traveled along side Inuyasha this time. "I can't wait to get into the spring; I could stay there all night." Kagome whispered in her fantasy voice. Sango sighed and agreed right along with Kagome. The group continued to walk towards the village that started to pop out of the forest. As they got nearer to this village Inuyasha stopped and sniffed the air.

Kagome walked up to Inuyasha and noticed that the sun was starting to set yet it was still so hot out. "What is it Inuyasha?" Kagome asked him in concern. "Be alert, this is Sesshomaru's land. If he finds out we're resting on his land, he won't hesitate to tell me how much of a weakling I am. That and he might kill all of you." Inuyasha warned his friends as his eyes narrowed in hatred. Everyone nodded as they entered the village keeping an eye out.

They picked a random inn to stay in, as a kind old lady showed them where they could stay. "But you will have to cook your own food." She explained to the group and left them alone. "I'm off to the hot springs!" Sango claimed as Shippo jumped from Kagome onto Sango joining her to the springs.

"I'll go into the village and buy some food. Inuyasha, you and Miroku start a fire." Kagome instructed and exited the inn heading further into the village. As she looked about, Kagome noticed this wasn't a regular human village, it was mostly demons and the humans were their slaves! 'How awful. Oh god, why didn't I take Inuyasha with me?' Kagome's mind panicked. But she got a hold of herself and stayed as small as she could to go unnoticed and entered into a market. She went straight to the back to find some rice and meat.

The talking level lowered, and Kagome sensed a demon walked into the market as well. Kagome stayed small and focused on the meat before her. She couldn't help but listen to a young child's giggle and listened to the patter footsteps charging towards her in the back. She heard the child gasp as it stood beside her. Kagome however never looked away from the meat, pretending she was trying to decide which kind to get.

"It's Kagome-san! Hello Kagome what are you doing here?" The little girl beside her cried. It was Rin, the child who traveled with – oh no! Oh no, oh no, no, no! Kagome's mind screamed as her hairs on her neck stood on end and she gulped because of her nerves. Kagome felt a tight grip on her shoulder, and claws digging into her. She winced and looked at the hand gripping her shoulder. She saw the pale complexion and gulped even louder. Before she took another breath she was thrown to face the other way, facing the demon that traveled with Rin.

Kagome looked up from the floor and noticed the white silk clothing that was worn by Sesshomaru. She gazed up and saw how angry yet calm he seemed. One word raced through her mind at that moment. Shit! "Yes," Sesshomaru started, a thick malice lacing his words. Kagome could tell Sesshomaru was trying to stay calm. He seemed very good at it, but because she couldn't tell what his expressions were she was deathly terrified of the Demon Lord of the Western Lands in front of her.

"What are you doing here?" He ordered an answer. Kagome looked onto Sesshomaru's face and backed one step up. "We're passing through to reach the Northwestern lands." Kagome whispered, trying to sound brave, but failed miserably. Sesshomaru didn't seem to lighten up as she hoped, but his grip tightened instead. "I didn't ask what everyone else was doing, just you." He seethed taking a hold of her upper right arm and dug his claws into her flesh drawing tiny amount of blood.

"I'm buying food for dinner." Kagome winced in pain, but didn't move away from him, knowing he'd kill her if she did. "I want you and that half breed of my land, now." Sesshomaru calmly explained to her, but she could feel the hatred. But what scared her most was he lowered his face next to hers so only she could hear what he said. She never noticed how terrifying he actually was. He was always Inuyasha's opponent never hers, and he were never interested in her for a fight. How the hell could Inuyasha stand up to him? He was way beyond terrifying. But she was tired and she didn't want to leave so soon.

Kagome's bravery flared at that moment. Why should they have to leave? They were staying at an inn and paying for their own food! "You'll have to take that up with Inuyasha. He doesn't listen to me, but I'm sure if you tell him to leave, he may listen." Kagome's voice sounded brave and unwavering. That had irked Sesshomaru to no end. He preferred her scared of him like before then this… this bravery and cockiness. Just like Inuyasha she needed to know her place in this world.

Sesshomaru snarled and pulled her towards him. "Rin, go find Jaken and head back. I have business." He ordered calmly to the young girl human. Rin nodded and said bye to them and left. The second Rin was gone Sesshomaru slapped Kagome so hard she flung into the back wall.

"Wench, never talk to this Sesshomaru in that way again. You should be grateful I don't kill you. Perhaps, should I send you back dead, Inuyasha will heed my warning and leave my land." Sesshomaru smirked seeing his half breed brother's wench struggle to get up only to shudder in complete fear.

He could smell her fear, it was so intoxicating. This is why he killed, to receive this type of reaction from human and demons alike. His lips twitched slightly into a sneer as he saw that the human was going to try and attempt to run. With his demonic speed he was right beside her. Kagome gasped out of surprise, but winced in pain as he griped her bruised upper arm and started to drag her out of the market.

Sesshomaru sniffed out his brother, dragging the half demon's wench the entire way. He busted through the inn, and his lips once again twitched into a sneer seeing as he caught his brother off guard. He enjoyed the scene even more sensing his brother becoming furious that he held his wench.

"Inuyasha," Sesshomaru started calmly but deadly. "If you want your wench," He paused as pulled on Kagome's arm, causing her to stumble up beside the demon lord. "You shall hand over the Tetsuiga and leave my land at once." Sesshomaru laid out what he wanted in return for this wench.

"Feh." Inuyasha snorted. "Leaving your land I can do, but you're dreaming if I'll give you my sword! I'll cut your other arm off before you can hurt Kagome!" Inuyasha screamed in fury as he pulled out the Tetsuiga and charged at his older brother.

"Baka." Sesshomaru muttered and shoved Kagome in front of him, using her as a type of shield. "Inuyasha!" Kagome cried using her free arm to shield herself from his deadly sword. Inuyasha stopped the abrupt attack and jumped back. "Let her go!" Inuyasha seethed. "Gladly, once you give me the Tetsuiga." Sesshomaru taunted. To prove he was serious, Sesshomaru dug his claws gripping her arm, causing to pierce through more layers of skin and more blood to spill.

Her cries were music to Sesshomaru's ears. "Stop it!" Inuyasha ordered, not being able to stand seeing Kagome be hurt or to hear her cry, very unlike Sesshomaru who was drowning in the blissful music. "Give up the Tetsuiga." Sesshomaru stated bluntly like a broken record player and was becoming annoyed with Inuyasha. Seeing that Inuyasha was paying attention to Kagome, Sesshomaru made his next comment loud and clear.

"I will not say this again Inuyasha. I will give your wench back when you hand over the Tetsuiga and leave my land." Sesshomaru glared at his younger brother who was returning the same glare only ten fold. "Inuyasha if you give up that sword, I'll say the 's' word so many times you will dig into the Earth's core! Do you hear me?" Kagome encouraged Inuyasha that she would be okay with a single truthful threat.

"Silence wench!" Sesshomaru snarled and back handed Kagome. "Don't you dare hit Kagome!" Shippo ordered as he joined Inuyasha and Miroku. Sango came up right behind him. "Kagome." She whispered in concern for her friend. Then she noticed blood, Kagome's blood, dripping from Sesshomaru's claws. Sensing Sango was going to attack Sesshomaru with her Hiraikotsu, Inuyasha held out a hand in front of Sango. "Don't move to go after her." He instructed, but Sango only took a step back she was still grabbing at her Hiraikotsu.

Sesshomaru let out a small very faint chuckle as he watched his brother sheath the Tetsuiga and started to take it off from his attire. Kagome struggled to stop Inuyasha, but only to have Sesshomaru strike her again very quickly and gripped her arm tighter and dig his claws deeper. "DON'T YOU DARE HIT HER!" Inuyasha growled as he was about to lunge at Sesshomaru, but stopped himself.

Before Sesshomaru could utter one word Kagome shouted, "Sit Inuyasha! Sit! Sit Si-" Kagome yelled, but because of Sesshomaru's anger his claws pierced through her entire arm. She was screaming in so much pain Inuyasha almost had to put down his ears so he could move to give Sesshomaru the damned sword. Seeing Inuyasha struggle to get up Kagome drew a breath and screamed, "SIT BOY!" Then her legs gave out leaving Sesshomaru to still clutch onto her dangling form.

"KAGOME!" Inuyasha's voice was heard from the ground. It held both anger and concern. "Let her go Sesshomaru." Inuyasha growled as he started to get up. "I told you I would do that Inuyasha. Don't be so stubborn." Kagome whispered in pain. "Baka! Sesshomaru can't use that damned sword. It's worthless to him. It is not worth losing you over!" Inuyasha explained, but he hit the ground again as Kagome whispered, "Inuyasha. Sit boy." Sesshomaru to say none the least was both entertained yet angered.

This wench pissed him off more than anyone else he ever met by not submitting to him. Yet she was willing to sacrifice herself for the Tetsuiga. These 'sits' however very amusing pissed him off the most. He almost had the sword from Inuyasha until she interfered.

"You give this arrogant jerk your sword he wins. I know you don't give up that easily Inuyasha! Especially not to Sesshomaru. Whatever happened to your pride? Your father entrusted you with that sword and not Sesshomaru for a reason! Think straight Inuyasha!" Kagome tried to gain Inuyasha's confidence back as she stood up on her feet again as the searing pain started to slightly go away.

Sesshomaru growled and kicked Kagome's legs out, making her fall and his claws to rip through her skin. Her cries were louder and more painful. Inuyasha got up again to give the Tetsuiga, but fell once more to the ground and Kagome murmured, "Sit." And struggled to get on her feet to release some of the pain in her arm. Sesshomaru was now annoyed and hit Kagome so hard she was knocked out cold.

"Inuyasha, come to my palace for her at this time tomorrow. Should you not come to give up the Tetsuiga without a fight, I will decide this wench's fate." Sesshomaru warned Inuyasha not to come and fight him tomorrow otherwise he will never see this girl again. Sesshomaru took off into the air with an unconscious Kagome at his feet floating on a cloud like substance.

"KAGOME!" Inuyasha screamed and tried to get up straight, but found it hard to do. "Now what?" Sango asked Miroku who was helping his fallen comrade up. "I don't know." Miroku sadly stated. "Simple," Inuyasha growled lowly as he stood up. "I go and give up my sword and get Kagome back, and then I get my Tetsuiga back from Sesshomaru since he can't use it and kill that arrogant bastard for harming Kagome." Inuyasha seethed, obviously very pissed.

"Well there is nothing more we can do till then. I say we rest up for tomorrow." The monk suggested as he laid into a bed as well as Sango. Shippo lay next to her while Kirara rested next to Sango's feet. "Feh." Inuyasha snorted as he put out the fire. Kagome's pained expression flashed in his mind. He couldn't save her today, but he'd die before he let Sesshomaru take a hold of her like that again.