Ok so this is my second FanfFic and Im SUPER excited about this one. This piece of mine is the best thing iv'e done so far and I honestly don't want to sound superficial when I say I want to pat my own back, but…*Pats own back*

Anyway, This story came to me when I was watching the pirates of the caribbean with the fam. I wanted to write something like that and when Elizabeth gets kidnapped….BAM it hit me and I immediately started writing. But Im also writing 'The New Girl In Town' which is my first Fic, and I am determined to finish it. I will not allow it to go unfinished. But I also couldn't hold this story back any longer.

This story takes place in the early 1730's in a fiction town named named Raag Durth (pronounced's how its spelt). And most of designs of how people are dress in my head are based on and after movies like 'The duchess 2008' and 'Marie Antoinette 2007.' And the Pirates and poor beggars are fashioned after the ones in 'Pirates of the caribbean.'

Also this is my real summery and GOD do I freakin hate writing these things.

Real summery: Kagome's a wealthy pampered heris thats abouts to ber married off the a wealthy sailor, Hojo Akitoki. But just as she's about to walk down the dreaded isle and say 'I do' She kidnapped by the dreaded and feared pirate, Captain Inu Jones as ransom. As time moves on, can Kagome melt his sadistic and smug stone heart and fall in love on the way? Or, will she get tangled up in a mess of lies instead? And will her dream life, crumble into nothingness?

I have it rated at M because I really have no idea whats going to happen. There may be lemon...there might not be. So if you don't like that or ya don't swing that way...bye! *waves*

Me: "Ok. Ok you can do this. You can publish this. Go on...press the button. *Takes deep breath and presses button* And now we wait and see...

Disclaimer : No I don't own Inuyasha. I hate you for making me say it...

The Pirate And The Prisoner

Chapter 1. The Ever So Wonderful prologue

The sound of seagulls nesting could be heard over the bustling city of Raag Durth. It was a crisp may morning and the sun was just peeking up over the horizon of the ocean. Townsfolk walked about their daily business throughout the cobblestone streets. Seaman worked to pull in their boats and the kings navy and guard watched over their ships; waiting for an order to set sail at any moment. Horse drawn carriages and buggies rolled down the main streets as the day started. Bread makers waved a hello to passing friends and all seemed well in the city. And it was for the moment…

On a hill, high over the city stood a proud, tall house with white pillars. The house was the Higurashi household and was home to chairman, Kenjiro Higurashi. Kenjiro was one of the towns wealthier men. He was discrete about it though, and so were the rest of his family.

Kenjiro's committee specialized in demons and pirates. They wanted to rid the whole world of these cruel and ruthless beings. Pirates only pillaged, plundered, killed and rapped. And demons basically did the same except the didn't sail through the seven sea's on ships. Kenjiro felt that the world needed to be rid of them. He dedicated his life to his work and family.

Kenjiro walked up his mansion's stairway up into where the bedrooms were kept. Servants and maids bowed as he swept past them and he continued down the long hall. He stopped outside a tall cream colored door with a golden handle. He cleared his throat and adjusted his his neck cloth and dusted off his coat. He raised his fist and knocked on the door.

"Kagome, my darling... Are you decent? May I come in?" He said to the door. He heard shuffling inside and it sounded like someone was moving around.

A polite, "Come in," could be heard through the door. He reached for the doorknob opened the wooden door. His eyes locked on a girl standing on her balcony looking over the busy city. She was wearing a white robe that was made from the finest silk and her hair was tied into a knot with a blue ribbon.

Hearing someone enter her room, she turned around and smiled. The girls eyes were the color of a rich and dark chocolate and her hair was ebony black that fell to the small of her back. Her bangs were trimmed so they fell neatly in front her eyes and face.

"Good morning father. Did you sleep well?" She asked quietly.

"I slept vary well, thank you." He smiled at his daughter.

She nodded and walked over to her sitting chair and sat down and folded her hands. Her posture was demure but regal. "Im happy about that." She sighed and looked out he window. "Where's mother?" She asked. Her mother and her attendants were usually the ones to wake her. Not her father.

'Something must be up'…She thought to herself as she watched another boat float its way into the dock.

"I told your mother to get dressed and that I would be the one to wake you up today."

Kagome smirked and eyed her father suspiciously. "Whats going on papa? You cant hide whatever it is from me for long. Either that, or I will simply ask Souta. You tell him everything."

He chuckled. "You never miss a beat do you my darling?" When she shook her head no and continued to grin, he went on. "I came in here to ask you to get dressed and to meet me downstairs. Your going on a supervised walk with Hojo down by the shoals this morning." Kagome groaned and rolled her eyes inwardly but didn't show it on her face.

'Not another suitor'…She thought

Hojo Akitoki was a seventeen year old boy that was turning eighteen in a few months. He was tall and thin but well built. His hair was a brown color and bangs that fell to his his forehead. His father had been a guard in the kings navy, but was now the captain of the guard of the armory down at the prison. He was a well respected man that was very kind and friendly, and who also had high hopes for his son. His only heir.

Everyone knew that the Akitoki family was wealthy and lived in a large grand scaled household. Something that definitely didn't go un-noticed by Kenjiro.

Kagome forced herself to smile. "That sounds…fun." She managed. Ever since Kagome had turned fifteen, Kenjiro had been searching high and low for a man to marry his daughter. Now that she was on the verge of turning sixteen, he was becoming anxious and persistent. He had talked to all of the eligible suitors and their parents, but had yet to decide on a good match.

He father laughed and walked over to her windows and opened the shades making Kagome flinch back from the sudden rays of light filling into her bedroom.

He nodded. "Aye. It will be." He strode across the bedroom and toward her open door. He stopped when he reached the doorway and yelled "Sango! Come here at once!"

Suddenly a girl - not much older then his own daughter- walked into her bedroom. Her long brown hair was tied back into a pony tale and she wore the uniform all servants and maids were required to wear. It was a basic green dress that fell to her ankles and a white apron. She whipped her hands on the front of her apron and bowed. "Yes?"

He nodded toward his daughter. "Help her dress in that new gown I bought her and then have Kanna pin up her hair. I want her to look nice today."

Sango nodded. "Yes sir." Sango walked over to Kagome's four poster canopy bed, and fluffed up her pillows and smoothed out her bunched up blankets and sheets.

Kenjiro smiled and nodded at his daughter. "Ill be off then." With that, he left the room.

Kagome huffed out a loud sigh and slouched in her chair now that her father was gone. Sango giggled and she too let go of her father's presences and sat down on the edge of Kagome's bed.

"Another suitor?" Sango asked and Kagome ran a hand down her face and nodded while her eyes remained closed.

"Another suitor." Kagome confirmed. "This is getting ridiculous. Im not a child. I don't need supervising..."

Sango rested her chin in her palm. "Who is it this time?" She wanted to know every little tiny detail.

"Hojo. Hojo Akitoki." Kagome sighed tiredly.

Sango nodded and hummed. "I see," Sango stood up and smoothed out the rest of the bedding and her dress. "Well, lets get you ready for your walk, shall we?" Sango walked over to Kagome and helped her stand up. Kagome groaned about having to go on the walk and Sango smiled to herself as she walked Kagome over to her private washroom.

After Sango had helped Kagome wash, she helped her dress. She helped her out of her robe and into her linen shift (dress under a dress) and pulled up her cream wool stockings. Sango walked over to Kagome's dressing closet and grabbed her stays (corset) and helped Kagome into it. Kagome held onto her bedpost and braced herself as Sango laced up Kagome's corset. After she finished, Sango walked over to where Kagome's new dress was hung up, grabbed it, and put it on Kagome. Kagome held her hands over her head as Sango pulled the dress over her head.

The dress itself was a cream color with a pink flower pattern on it. It was lined with gold lace and it had ruffles that lined her neck. The sleeves fell to Kagome's elbows and ruffles that fell down to her forearm. It wasn't a ballroom gown, but it was shaped like one with a full skirt and built in petticoat. Sango laced up Kagome's dress and then stood back to look at her handiwork.

Kagome smoothed out her skirt and did a twirl as she felt very girly and pretty in her new dress. She squealed and clapped her hands excitedly.

Kanna suddenly walked into the room and bowed politely to Kagome. Kanna's eyes were pupil-less and distant. They held no emotion in them as she stared blankly at Kagome; waiting for instructions.

Kagome nodded her head to Kanna and walked over to her three mirrored vanity and sat down so she could do her hair and apply a little makeup. Kanna started by pinning up Kagome's hair so it fell neatly on top of her head. It was piled high into ebony curls on her head with a few pale pearls tucked in here and there with a small white jeweled feather pinned to the back of the pile of curls. It showed of Kagome's forehead and framed her face perfectly.

Kanna then took out Kagome's wooden makeup box from paris that Kagome had received a few years ago on christmas. Kanna took out Kagome's powder and powder puff and applied it to Kagome's face and cheekbones. After which, she took out rouge and blush and applied it to Kagome's cheeks. Kanna took out Kagome's lip stain and colored Kagome's lips and shaded them into a blood red color.

Then she grabbed out a plain black choker necklace and tied it neatly around Kagome's swan like neck.

Kanna finally used Kagome's perfume and sprayed it into the air above Kagome's body and the perfume settled on Kagome. Sango walked over to Kagome's new hat box and pulled out Kagome's day hat. It matched Kagome's dress and it had feathers and flowers on the top and was lined with velvet.

Sango helped Kagome into her high heeled shoes and then both Kanna and Sango stood back and looked at Kagome. Kagome smiled and blushed as Sango beamed at her.

"You look absolutely beautiful ma'am."

Kagome gave Sango a reprimanding look. "Sango I've told you a thousand times, call me Kagome. Not miss or ma'am or whatever." Kagome rolled her eyes and grabbed sango's hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. Kanna numbly bowed and walked out of the room with Sango and Kagome following behind her.

Sango giggled as they walked down the hall. "Hojo is going to go absolutely nuts when he see's you." She winked.

Kagome rolled her eyes. "I know. Ever since we were kids, he has always had a soft spot for me." She smiled at the old memories she had with him.

Sango sighed as she helped Kagome down the stairs. "Well, you look wonderful and I hope all goes well today, Kagome."

She nodded. "Thank you Sango." Kagome stopped on one of the stairs and Sango looked back over to Kagome. "Your my best friend. You know that don't you?" Kagome asked.

Sango nodded and smiled. "I know. And your mine."

The two had been best friends ever since they were very small. Sango's parents had died in a raid on the city, and Kenjiro had found Sango wandering the city street's dazed, the day after. Sango didn't have anything on her except for a small cat. It held two tails. Which caught Kenjiro's attention. It was a demon! But he saw how perfectly happy it was with the small child and wasn't doing any harm. So, he offered her shelter and protection, along with her small cat. And when she was old enough, she started to work to earn her keep in the house, But over the years, Kagome and Sango grew up like sisters.

They gave each other a quick hug and then continued down the stairs to where Kagome's father, mother and brother were all waiting.

Souta was dressed like his father and Kagome's mother was wearing a pale green dress that was similar to Kagome's.

"Oh Kagome you look beautiful." Her mother gushed.

Kagome smiled politely. "Thank you mother."

Sango helped Kagome put on her hat and bowed gracefully at her employers and gave Kagome a wink and a knowing grin when her family wasn't looking, and walked away to go back to her chores.

Kagome shook her head and smiled as she watched her walk away. Kenjiro put on his colonial hat and escorted his wife and family out of the house and down to where their carriage was waiting. It was drawn by two copper colored quarter bred horses. Their driver was waiting patiently as the foot men helped the family into the carriage. Kagome grabbed the hand of the footman and climbed up into the carriage after her family. Kagome folded her hands neatly in her lap and looked out of the glass window. The carriage lurched forward and started to head for the city.

The cab of the carriage swayed and rocked back and forth as they leaned her face up against the glass and watched as the city went by and as the ships came into port. He eyes trailed over the figures walking in town and some people who were actually waving at their carriage. Kagome smiled back at the vary friendly townsfolk. Finally, the carriage rolled and glided to a stop and Kagome sighed.

'Here we go again', she thought dryly.

The carriage door opened and an arm reached in and took Kagome's gentle hand, and she climbed out into the fresh sea air. Kagome lifted her head from the cobblestone path and saw Hojo smiling at her. She gave him a curt smile as they bowed to each other.

"Hello Kagome. Its a pleasure to see you again." Hojo smirked.

"Its good to see you too Hojo."

Kagome's father cleared his throat behind the two. "Kagome darling, your mother and brother are going to go shopping in town today and I'm going to go meet with the committee. Hojo will escort you back. Good day." He tipped his hat to Hojo and Kagome and the carriage rolled away.

Kagome's mouth opened slightly. He said this would be a supervised walk! Ugh papa….

She mentally rolled her eyes at her father. It was then that Kagome realized that her father had lied on purpose. He lied because he liked Hojo and wanted them to get closer together in their relationship. They couldn't do that with an escort now could they?

Hojo smiled down at Kagome. "Shall we?" He held out his arm for her to take. She slipped her arm into his and nodded. Her mind was racing and wild as he led her through the streets and past the dock and to the sand dunes and the shoals.

On their walk, Kagome finally opened up and they talked about social gatherings that were happening in the city and the balls that were coming up. They talked about all the news scandals and the rumors. At one point Kagome took out her jeweled fan and started to fan her face as they walked by the ocean.

"I wish I could wear pants like your's, Hojo." Kagome giggled.

He smiled. "Why? You look so beautiful in the dress your wearing, Kagome."

Kagome blushed and turned to stare at the rolling sea. The waves were hypnotic and lulled her into a calming state of mind.

"Thank you. Well you see, when I walk in the sand by the ocean or the dirt in the fields, the ends of my dresses always get dirty. And they are so heavy, they weigh a ton! I was just thinking if I could wear some pants or breeches I could run in the sand." Kagome giggled at the idea.

Hojo sighed and smiled. "You have wonderful ideas Kagome. But you still look beautiful in your dresses. They really suit you."

Kagome blushed. "Thank you Hojo."

The wind blew off the sea, bringing the sea air blowing it Kagome and Hojo's way. Kagome took a deep breath and inhaled the smell and closed her eyes. The salt in the sea's air tickled her nose and she smiled. She loved the sea air more then anything. One day, she would ride the tides and see the sights. She just knew it.

Suddenly Hojo grabbed her arm gently, breaking her free of her dreams."We should be heading back to port. I would hate it if your father became angry with me because you came home late."

She slowly opened her eyes and whipped her body around to face Hojo. She had, had enough of walking on eggshells with people. "Do you love me?" She asked suddenly.

His eyebrows came together in her straightforwardness."Kagome..what?"

Kagome nodded in determination to find out if her did or didn't. "Do you love me?"

Hojo stared at the ground and put his hands into his pockets. "Kagome..I"

Kagome cut I'm off and started pacing slightly. "Hojo I know this is so sudden, me asking you this, but I need to know. My father likes you I can tell. And I can tell your going to be the one to marry me if it's my fathers will."

Hojo continued to stare at the ground. He knew exactly what Kagome was talking about. His father and Kagome's father had become very friendly with each other lately. Just for 'business' they'd say when anyone asked what they were up to. But Hojo knew better then to believe that.

Kagome continued, "And If that is our destiny, I will embrace it full heartedly with my head held high with dignity and poise. But first, I want to know what you feel about me." She stopped pacing and stared at his face. "Do you love me?" She repeated in a calmer tone.

Hojo nodded slowly. "I…I love you." He said it so softly Kagome had to strain her ears to hear him.

Kagome stomped her foot. "Hojo. Please. Don't patronize me."

Hojo lifted his head sharply. "No Kagome thats not it! I just..Im just not great with expressing my feelings. But I really do care for you deeply. Really I do."

Kagome understood that Hojo was the quite type. And maybe a little cowardly, but he had a pure heart and was a vary nice man. He was polite and kind and always put others before himself. Any woman would have been proud to have him as a husband.

Kagome sighed. "Im glad."

He nodded. "Good. I like making you happy. I like it when you smile." His cheeks started to tint themselves a amaranth pink. "Now lets get you back home." Hojo held up his arm and Kagome took it once again and they headed back into the city.

Kagome's mother and brother were waiting for Kagome by the edge of the dock. Souta was pointing to the passing ships and waving at sailors. Kagome smiled at her brother and Hojo walked her over to her family.

Hojo bowed to Mrs. Higurashi and she curtsied.

"And how are you young man? Its been to long." Said her mother.

Hojo smiled. "Im good. Thank you ma'am." He turned to Kagome and kissed her gently on the cheek. "I must be off now. Father is expecting me to pick up a package in town. Goodbye."

Kagome smirked and watched as he tipped his hat to everyone and then left down the street.

Mrs. Higurashi smiled and walked up to her daughter and grab her hand. "He's such a kind young man. How do you feel about him?"

Kagome swallowed and thought before she replied."He's very kind and sweet. I like him mama." She said in a small voice and her mother beamed.

Kagome's mother nodded her head in approval. "Good. Thats very good to hear."

xXx

Kagome walked slowly through the garden in the backyard of her house. The sea could be seen from the garden and It was one of Kagome's favorite places to be. Her hand trailed over the tips of some tulips as she continued to walk slowly down the graveled path. Her shoes crunched in the gravel that lined the flower beds.

The sun was just beginning to set and the glow of the sun emanated onto her face. She sighed and stopped walking. She stared out at the sea as the wind nipped and tugged at the ends of her curled hair, wiping it around her face.

'I don't love Hojo. But I could, if I could get to know him a little bit better. Thats all I have to do! Get to know him better. I could learn about his hobbies and what he likes to do for fun and maybe then, I would come to love him deeply. And after we fall in love, we could start a very happy little family together and live happily ever after!'

She nodded and smiled at her conclusion. She just simply needed to get to know him better was all!

"Kagome?" Kagome turned around to face the voice. Sango was standing at the back door to the house. "Your father wishes to see you. He says its urgent."

Kagome sighed and started walking to her fathers study.

'I wonder what he wants now…'

She walked slowly through the large home, passing working servants as she went until she finally reached her fathers study. She knocked politely on the door and waited until she was told to 'enter'.

Her father was sitting behind a large oak desk with gold trimming, signing some documents. He signed his name, melted wax onto the paper and then pressed his seal into the gooey wax. He tied a string around the letter and put it into the pile that was starting to accumulate on his desk.

"Please, sit down Kagome." He gestured toward the chair that sat before his desk.

She sat in the chair and folded her hands in her lap; just as she was taught to do.

He took of his spectacles and sighed as he looked at his daughter. "Kagome, what do you think about Hojo?"

Kagome sat up straighter. "I really like him papa. He is vary, vary kind."

Kenjiro nodded. "Thats vary good to hear. I have some bigs news to tell you my little starlit." He pushed back from his desk and walked over to daughter. He smiled down and her and grabbed one of her gentle hands. "Kagome, I have spoken with Hojo's father and we have both come to a big decision…"

Kagome blanked out. Her fathers words becoming more distant as he talked. It seemed as though they were in a tunnel and he kept walking further and further away from her, but he continued to talk.

'This cant be happening. This cant be happening! THIS CANT BE HAPPENING! Sure I just thought we could start to love each other when I was thinking in mothers garden. But nows that its actually happening...and so soon!'

Kenjiro grinned "Kagome, you are to be betrothed to Hojo Akitoki."

Kagome's heart stopped. Her world slowed and finally stopped spinning. Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion as he father continued to talk and her breathing increased and was loud in her ears. She took her eyes off her father and stared at the fireplace.

The flames licked at the fire log that was perched in the stone chimney. She continued to stare at the flames as they changed from yellow and danced back into a orange color. She stared at the colors until her eyes began to burn and water from the heat.

Her father didn't notice her discomfort. "It will be announced next week at the grand gala for the governor. Aren't you excited my love?"

Kagome blinked and shook her head. She slowly raised her head to look at her father. "Wha-what?"

Kenjiro continued to smile. " I asked if you were happy? Are you?"

She nodded slowly as she thought it over. Then-noticing that her father didn't believe her- she smiled. A smile so big it hurt her cheeks. "I am very happy father. Im so happy."

Kenjiro clapped his hands and laughed. He reached down and picked up his pride and joy and swung her around like she was a little girl. "Oh Kagome my darling. Im so happy- you don't know how happy you've made me! My sweet,sweet girl." He set her back down on the rug that was placed under his desk and brushed a strand of hair away from her face. She smiled meekly up at him.

He strode back over to his desk. "Well Kagome my dear why don't you run along and go tell your friends and mother huh? Im sure they're dying to hear the good news. I have to start writing out the invitation list." He sat down giddily at his desk and put on his glasses again. When he saw that his daughter handy moved, his eyebrows came together. "Kagome what are you still doing here? Go my child! Go!"

Kagome jumped and nodded her head slightly and smiled as she walked out of his office. She gave him one last smile as she shut the door. Once she did, she turned around and slumped on the doorframe. She ran a hand through her hair and sighed.

'Im engaged. Im engaged! Well technically im not engaged yet… Hojo still has to propose but, I guess I should be expecting a proposal vary soon. They wouldn't hesitate in having a proposal party soon, seeing as how the bigger the party, the more popular you become.'

Kagome finally pushed away from the door and started walking down the hallway. Her hands swayed lazily by her side with each step. She raised her head from the floor runner to see all the servants staring at her. Their faces were knowing. Smug almost.

As she kept walking she noticed how their eyes followed her and watched her every move.

She didn't like it.

"Kagome!"

She wipped around and located the voice. She cocked her head to the side. "Sango, what is it?"

Sango did a fast pace walk as she caught up to her best friend, seeing as how the servants were not allowed to run in the house. "Kagome.." Sango leaned her hands on her thighs as she fought to regain her breath. She had heard about the news from the kitchen staff while she was helping set the dinner table. She had been looking all over the house Kagome.

Kagome sighed and rolled her brown eyes. "Yes Sango?" She already knew what Sango was going to talk about. Lord knows everyone was already talking about the soon-to-be engagement.

Sango caught her breath and regained her composure. "Ok…so where is it?"

Kagome groaned inwardly. "Wheres what, Sango?" She asked, now exhausted.

Sango looked left and right and all around to make sure no one was listening and leaned in close to Kagome's face. "The ring of course! Let me see the ring!" She whispered excitedly.

Kagome rolled her eyes, made a 'ugh' sound. She was disgusted by the way her supposed 'friend' was acting and walked away from her now gaping Sango. "Hey Kagome, whats wrong with you? Was it something I said?" Sango shouted at Kagome's retreating form."Kagome?"

Kagome didn't look back. She didn't look back at her best friend shouting for her to come back and tell her what the matter was, and her father writing the invitation list. She didn't look back as she breezed right past her mother and brother who stared after her, wondering why she wasn't celebrating the good news. She didn't look back as she walked into her bedroom and breezed out onto her balcony.

She stared out at the ocean, as the waves lapped against the sand. Her eyes watched the huge navy boats that sailed into the port and the sailors walking onto dry land after months.

She rested her head in her hands and sighed. She wished she could just set sail on the ocean, and travel the countries. She wanted to see the sights and different ports around the world. It was as if she belonged on the sea, and now she was getting married. She couldn't stand the thought of never getting to travel and her dream dying just as soon as she said 'I do.'

Her eyes were full of longing as she stared out at the ocean. With determination dead set in her features she whispered "Wait for me."

Ok so the first chapters up. Ive already finished the second but I need to revise and work on my other story so I dunno when this next one will be out. But Im working on it.

I hope you enjoyed this and I hope you guys REVIEW. I type a lot faster when I get reviews ;)

-yourgoldeneyse