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Hope you enjoy and if you have any questions about the ‘song’ in this chap I will answer them as best I can without ruining anything! Thanks for reading ~ Narria

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and Co.! I know, I know... you want him too and all, but only Rumiko Takahashi has that right... so sorry to disappoint... ^_^

ASS reviewers:

hells angel: OMG! I’m so glad you like it! I know it seems almost exact, but I made some changes that become a little clearer in this chap… let me know what you think!
Rainwolf: Thanks a bunch!

FF.net:

soulful ice: Thanks! They will, but I’m not gonna tell you when! *laughs madly* I HAVE the POWER!
Nomed820: In answer to your question, yes I will be telling you how the betrayal happened…
dark light: I love Kagome as a demon… =^-^=
Shinigami's Sister: Thanks, and I like your suggestion… ^_~

To everyone else that reviewed, THANKS! I love reviews… they give me energy and make me want to write faster… *hint hint* … lol thanks for everything and I hope you enjoy chapter 2.

Chapter 2-Questions and Answers

A deep, menacing chuckle escaped the hanyou, Naraku’s lips, as his gaze followed the meeting between Kagome and Sesshoumaru in the forest. ‘Everything is coming together just as I’d hoped. Inuyasha and his group are no longer a threat, now that Kagome is gone. The witch, Erisuki, should be rewarded…’ Naraku summoned Kagura with a small squeeze of her heart in his palm. A smirk crossed his features when the demoness tumbled into the damp, stone room clutching her chest in agony.

Kagura landed in a writhing heap as she glared into the face of her creator. Naraku’s crimson eyes studied her with amusement as he placed her small heart inside the folds of his baboon pelt once again. “Retrieve the witch Erisuki from the northern caverns. She has earned a reward for her services.” Kagura nodded and walked shakily into the chill corridors of the empty palace. She aimed a quick glare at the darkened room and disappeared to unwillingly do her master’s bidding.

‘Naraku will pay… I am the wind… no one can control the wind…’ As Kagura pulled a white feather from her hair she whispered an ancient song to the winds. The feather grew large enough to carry her and she took to the skies asking the wind to carry its mistress once more. The feather was lifted, and she soon sped into the northern lands to retrieve the witch responsible for Naraku’s most recent success. Thoughts of freedom slipped through her mind as the wind caressed her face, welcoming her home if only for a brief time. Kagura’s long black hair fell from its high bun as her magenta eyes longingly looked over the lands. ‘Freedom…’

Many miles away in the western lands a young miko-youkai raised her head as the wind flew past her small form. Her eyes drifted closed as a soft heart felt melody reached her newly sensitive ears.

Sora miru,
Kei ina hinor
Take sino shani
Lei mar
Cora shena
Niku edo sera
Kanta mi no
Keitora

Kagome listened carefully and memorized the delicate tune of heartache and longing. ‘So sad and yet so beautiful…’ She turned her golden gaze to Sesshoumaru, but he didn’t appear to have heard the song as he was staring emotionlessly ahead in deep thought. Kagome sighed and rubbed her temples in slow circles, praying the western castle was nearby. Her wings were not yet used to to such treatment and her muscles throbbed painfully. Kagome’s breath hitched in her throat as her eyes fell upon the palace of the western lands. Hanging white lanterns just outside the palace walls illuminated a large youkai village. A multitude of youkai bustled about their nightly duties in preparation for a new day, and they bowed as Sesshoumaru passed. Several youkai sneered at Kagome, but were quickly silenced with a low growl from Sesshoumaru.

The group touched down quietly outside the gates to the western palace and Sesshoumaru placed his palm upon their center. He chanted an ancient spell, and the tall gates opened almost soundlessly despite their weight to the surprise of the weary phoenix. The gates closed abruptly behind them as they entered the palace grounds and were surrounded by youkai and human servants alike. Sesshoumaru gave out orders and Kagome was ushered to a guest chamber in the eastern wing at Sesshoumaru’s request. She was left gaping at the door to her chambers that consisted of several rooms. Three of Kagome’s demon form, similar to Sesshoumaru’s size, could fit in the bedroom comfortably enough to fly. She padded silently over to the western style bed that lay in the center of the back wall. ‘It’s bigger than two king sizes put together…’ Kagome ran her delicate fingers over the crimson silk that covered the bed and smiled softly as the fabric slipped over her hand like water. Her golden gaze slipped over the other items within her crimson and black room. The curtains were a smooth black material that was slightly transparent, and they billowed from the two large windows on either side of the bed that lead to the balcony. Made of black marble with crimson streaks mixed in, the floors and balcony would be able to catch sunlight and make the room shimmer. Kagome peered over the edge of her balcony into the lush gardens and sighed. ‘Nothing can ever be as it was…’ She turned back to her room and dressed in a gold sleeping kimono. Kagome slipped under the crimson sheets and fell into a deep slumber.

*~*~*~*~DREAM~*~*~*~*

“Kagome!” Shippo smiled and leapt into Kagome’s open arms. He stiffened suddenly and was removed from her grasp by Inuyasha forcefully.

“What are you, Kagome? Why do I sense youkai?” Inuyasha asked darkly.

“I’m a phoenix… Inu-”

“Kuso! I knew that woman was right! You’re not welcome here…” Inuyasha slapped her abruptly and removed a chain from Kagome’s neck. He counted the shards of the Shikon jewel within and nodded slightly. Inuyasha handed the shards to Miroku and turned back to Kagome who was crying silently. After being kicked out when her phoenix features appeared in her future home, she’d come back to the past, hoping her only friends would accept her despite her heritage.

Inuyasha punched her heavily in the stomach and watched in distaste as she crumpled to the ground. He nodded and Sango grabbed Kagome by the neck of her kimono. Sango slapped her once best friend across the face and dragged her outside. Kagome sobbed and looked into the demon slayers face. Sango’s eyes appeared lifeless, but Kagome failed to notice. Sango kicked the forbidden child and Kagome fell down the steep hill to land in a shaking heap at the grassy bottom. Kagome raised her eyes to the crest of the hill, only to see the people and youkai she’d considered friends staring at her with hate. Kagome raised herself and ran blindly into Inuyasha’s forest.

*~*~*~*~END DREAM~*~*~*~*

Kagome’s eyes shot open and she sat up in the twisted sheets of her bed. She wiped the sweat from her brow and pressed her palm to her eyes. Kagome untangled herself from the sheets cursing quietly. Standing quietly Kagome walked out onto her balcony. She breathed in the fresh air and leapt down into the gardens that surrounded her quarters. The night air brushed over her delicate features and surrounded her in a comforting blanket. Moonlight shone down upon her, illuminating her golden eyes and making them shine with fire. Kagome sat upon the edge of a large fountain with a statue of a dog in the center. She ran her slender fingers over the surface of the water and a soft smile appeared on her face as the koi nibbled lightly on her fingertips. ‘It’s so peaceful here…’

Sesshoumaru stood upon his balcony and stared at Kagome’s shimmering form thoughtfully. ‘She looks like a goddess…’ Sesshoumaru growled at his thoughts and sniffed her scent. Her scent of sakura blossoms was laced with sorrow, and as it drifted to his nose he sighed. She confused him so entirely. The last time he had seen her she had appeared a mere human, and now she was one of the rare forbidden children he’d only heard of in tales. Forbidden children were said to be amongst the most powerful youkai, and he was confused as to why they were looked down upon. One would think they would be revered, but that was not so.

It was apparent to him she could overcome all youkai lords with ease, and would be more than a match for himself in battle. ‘She has knowledge of strategy, and will make an efficient general of my army. I’ll place her second in command so she is not looked down upon, and gains the respect of my men quickly.’ Sesshoumaru floated from his balcony and walked to the koi fountain where Kagome had fallen into a light slumber. As he watched her peaceful face he thought, ‘She certainly is the child of angels… Where are these thoughts coming from? I must be tired…’ He shook his head and turned back towards his palace. Sesshoumaru mentally told all of the servants to leave the phoenix be and entered his chambers more confused about his current situation than he’d been when he left.

Hours later the sun rose and spread its warmth across the beautiful face of Kagome. She opened her eyes and closed them quickly when her gaze was greeted by a bright glare from the water’s surface. She made an almost inaudible sound in her throat and rose from her surprisingly comfortable position next to the fountain. Kagome stretched and called her wings forth to the shock of several nearby servants and gardeners and flew into her glimmering chambers. A small contented sigh escaped her lips as she lowered herself into her personal hot springs. Kagome grabbed her lavender shampoo and emptied almost half of the solution into her palm. She shook her head when she realized at the rate she was going through supplies what she’d thought would last a month would last only about a week. Her hands worked her shampoo methodically into her long locks and she jumped slightly at hearing a small knock on the door.

“Milady, I’ve come to help you with your bath.”

“Come in” A kitsune youkai stepped through the door and bowed deeply. Her hip length red hair had been tied in a high bun and she was wearing a yellow servant’s kimono. The woman’s chocolate eyes were filled with warmth and understanding as she regarded the young phoenix youkai who was currently sitting in the soapy bath water.

“I am Kirei, milady.”

“Please, call me Kagome.” Kagome smiled slightly and Kirei moved to help the phoenix to clean her long hair.

“As you wish, Kagome. Lord Sesshoumaru has requested your presence in his study after you’ve finished bathing. If you wish to eat, the kitchens can prepare whatever you wish.”

“Thank you.” Kagome sighed and rinsed her hair. Kirei picked up the bottle of conditioner and stared at it curiously.

“This is a strange solution. Where did you get such expensive wash?”

“Oh, that isn’t expensive where I came from…” Kagome frowned as she thought about the future that had once been her home and Kirei noted to not make anymore references to the strange things her lady had brought with her.

“You may rinse again.” Kagome finished bathing quickly and stepped into the towel Kirei provided for her. After dressing in a gold fighting kimono and placing her katanas at her sides Kagome sat at her vanity. Kirei struggled to comb Kagome’s long hair, but she finally succeeded and drew its length into a single braid. Kirei nodded slightly at her handiwork and smiled at Kagome.

“Would you like to eat before your meeting with the lord?” Kagome shook her head and Kirei lead her through the halls of the palace. Kagome gasped as she was passing a large wall hanging. She looked at the beautiful female Inu youkai that was holding a small pup. The woman had crimson hair and was wearing an elaborately designed kimono. Her silver eyes were staring lovingly at the small amber-eyed pup and Kagome noticed both had blue crescent moons upon their foreheads. ‘This must be Sesshoumaru and his mother…’

Kirei noticed her lady’s expression and smiled. “Lord Sesshoumaru and his mother, Lady Saia. She was a good woman, and Sesshoumaru loved her very much. Lady Saia disappeared when Sesshoumaru was a child. Lord Inutaisho took a human as a concubine right before she disappeared, and he later took the woman as his mate.”

“Inuyasha’s mother?” Kirei nodded. She gestured Kagome to follow, and with one last glance at the happy mother and son, Kagome followed her down the corridor to meet with the cold lord the child had become.

*******TBC*******

And the plot thickens…. Muahahahahahahahaha! FEAR ME! *plays brainwashing tape* you will fear this Narria… you will give this Narria all of your Sesshoumaru belongings… you will not kill this Narria for updating late because of homework… you will review… *tape ends* …

Well? How was it? lol… I couldn’t resist…. So, any more questions about the betrayal? I hope I introduced it ok… it took me forever to figure out a good way…

Description
Hope you enjoy and if you have any questions about the ‘song’ in this chap I will answer them as best I can without ruining anything! Thanks for reading ~ Narria

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha and Co.! I know, I know... you want him too and all, but only Rumiko Takahashi has that right... so sorry to disappoint... ^_^

ASS reviewers:

hells angel: OMG! I’m so glad you like it! I know it seems almost exact, but I made some changes that become a little clearer in this chap… let me know what you think!
Rainwolf: Thanks a bunch!

FF.net:

soulful ice: Thanks! They will, but I’m not gonna tell you when! *laughs madly* I HAVE the POWER!
Nomed820: In answer to your question, yes I will be telling you how the betrayal happened…
dark light: I love Kagome as a demon… =^-^=
Shinigami's Sister: Thanks, and I like your suggestion… ^_~

To everyone else that reviewed, THANKS! I love reviews… they give me energy and make me want to write faster… *hint hint* … lol thanks for everything and I hope you enjoy chapter 2.

Chapter 2-Questions and Answers

A deep, menacing chuckle escaped the hanyou, Naraku’s lips, as his gaze followed the meeting between Kagome and Sesshoumaru in the forest. ‘Everything is coming together just as I’d hoped. Inuyasha and his group are no longer a threat, now that Kagome is gone. The witch, Erisuki, should be rewarded…’ Naraku summoned Kagura with a small squeeze of her heart in his palm. A smirk crossed his features when the demoness tumbled into the damp, stone room clutching her chest in agony.

Kagura landed in a writhing heap as she glared into the face of her creator. Naraku’s crimson eyes studied her with amusement as he placed her small heart inside the folds of his baboon pelt once again. “Retrieve the witch Erisuki from the northern caverns. She has earned a reward for her services.” Kagura nodded and walked shakily into the chill corridors of the empty palace. She aimed a quick glare at the darkened room and disappeared to unwillingly do her master’s bidding.

‘Naraku will pay… I am the wind… no one can control the wind…’ As Kagura pulled a white feather from her hair she whispered an ancient song to the winds. The feather grew large enough to carry her and she took to the skies asking the wind to carry its mistress once more. The feather was lifted, and she soon sped into the northern lands to retrieve the witch responsible for Naraku’s most recent success. Thoughts of freedom slipped through her mind as the wind caressed her face, welcoming her home if only for a brief time. Kagura’s long black hair fell from its high bun as her magenta eyes longingly looked over the lands. ‘Freedom…’

Many miles away in the western lands a young miko-youkai raised her head as the wind flew past her small form. Her eyes drifted closed as a soft heart felt melody reached her newly sensitive ears.

Sora miru,
Kei ina hinor
Take sino shani
Lei mar
Cora shena
Niku edo sera
Kanta mi no
Keitora

Kagome listened carefully and memorized the delicate tune of heartache and longing. ‘So sad and yet so beautiful…’ She turned her golden gaze to Sesshoumaru, but he didn’t appear to have heard the song as he was staring emotionlessly ahead in deep thought. Kagome sighed and rubbed her temples in slow circles, praying the western castle was nearby. Her wings were not yet used to to such treatment and her muscles throbbed painfully. Kagome’s breath hitched in her throat as her eyes fell upon the palace of the western lands. Hanging white lanterns just outside the palace walls illuminated a large youkai village. A multitude of youkai bustled about their nightly duties in preparation for a new day, and they bowed as Sesshoumaru passed. Several youkai sneered at Kagome, but were quickly silenced with a low growl from Sesshoumaru.

The group touched down quietly outside the gates to the western palace and Sesshoumaru placed his palm upon their center. He chanted an ancient spell, and the tall gates opened almost soundlessly despite their weight to the surprise of the weary phoenix. The gates closed abruptly behind them as they entered the palace grounds and were surrounded by youkai and human servants alike. Sesshoumaru gave out orders and Kagome was ushered to a guest chamber in the eastern wing at Sesshoumaru’s request. She was left gaping at the door to her chambers that consisted of several rooms. Three of Kagome’s demon form, similar to Sesshoumaru’s size, could fit in the bedroom comfortably enough to fly. She padded silently over to the western style bed that lay in the center of the back wall. ‘It’s bigger than two king sizes put together…’ Kagome ran her delicate fingers over the crimson silk that covered the bed and smiled softly as the fabric slipped over her hand like water. Her golden gaze slipped over the other items within her crimson and black room. The curtains were a smooth black material that was slightly transparent, and they billowed from the two large windows on either side of the bed that lead to the balcony. Made of black marble with crimson streaks mixed in, the floors and balcony would be able to catch sunlight and make the room shimmer. Kagome peered over the edge of her balcony into the lush gardens and sighed. ‘Nothing can ever be as it was…’ She turned back to her room and dressed in a gold sleeping kimono. Kagome slipped under the crimson sheets and fell into a deep slumber.

*~*~*~*~DREAM~*~*~*~*

“Kagome!” Shippo smiled and leapt into Kagome’s open arms. He stiffened suddenly and was removed from her grasp by Inuyasha forcefully.

“What are you, Kagome? Why do I sense youkai?” Inuyasha asked darkly.

“I’m a phoenix… Inu-”

“Kuso! I knew that woman was right! You’re not welcome here…” Inuyasha slapped her abruptly and removed a chain from Kagome’s neck. He counted the shards of the Shikon jewel within and nodded slightly. Inuyasha handed the shards to Miroku and turned back to Kagome who was crying silently. After being kicked out when her phoenix features appeared in her future home, she’d come back to the past, hoping her only friends would accept her despite her heritage.

Inuyasha punched her heavily in the stomach and watched in distaste as she crumpled to the ground. He nodded and Sango grabbed Kagome by the neck of her kimono. Sango slapped her once best friend across the face and dragged her outside. Kagome sobbed and looked into the demon slayers face. Sango’s eyes appeared lifeless, but Kagome failed to notice. Sango kicked the forbidden child and Kagome fell down the steep hill to land in a shaking heap at the grassy bottom. Kagome raised her eyes to the crest of the hill, only to see the people and youkai she’d considered friends staring at her with hate. Kagome raised herself and ran blindly into Inuyasha’s forest.

*~*~*~*~END DREAM~*~*~*~*

Kagome’s eyes shot open and she sat up in the twisted sheets of her bed. She wiped the sweat from her brow and pressed her palm to her eyes. Kagome untangled herself from the sheets cursing quietly. Standing quietly Kagome walked out onto her balcony. She breathed in the fresh air and leapt down into the gardens that surrounded her quarters. The night air brushed over her delicate features and surrounded her in a comforting blanket. Moonlight shone down upon her, illuminating her golden eyes and making them shine with fire. Kagome sat upon the edge of a large fountain with a statue of a dog in the center. She ran her slender fingers over the surface of the water and a soft smile appeared on her face as the koi nibbled lightly on her fingertips. ‘It’s so peaceful here…’

Sesshoumaru stood upon his balcony and stared at Kagome’s shimmering form thoughtfully. ‘She looks like a goddess…’ Sesshoumaru growled at his thoughts and sniffed her scent. Her scent of sakura blossoms was laced with sorrow, and as it drifted to his nose he sighed. She confused him so entirely. The last time he had seen her she had appeared a mere human, and now she was one of the rare forbidden children he’d only heard of in tales. Forbidden children were said to be amongst the most powerful youkai, and he was confused as to why they were looked down upon. One would think they would be revered, but that was not so.

It was apparent to him she could overcome all youkai lords with ease, and would be more than a match for himself in battle. ‘She has knowledge of strategy, and will make an efficient general of my army. I’ll place her second in command so she is not looked down upon, and gains the respect of my men quickly.’ Sesshoumaru floated from his balcony and walked to the koi fountain where Kagome had fallen into a light slumber. As he watched her peaceful face he thought, ‘She certainly is the child of angels… Where are these thoughts coming from? I must be tired…’ He shook his head and turned back towards his palace. Sesshoumaru mentally told all of the servants to leave the phoenix be and entered his chambers more confused about his current situation than he’d been when he left.

Hours later the sun rose and spread its warmth across the beautiful face of Kagome. She opened her eyes and closed them quickly when her gaze was greeted by a bright glare from the water’s surface. She made an almost inaudible sound in her throat and rose from her surprisingly comfortable position next to the fountain. Kagome stretched and called her wings forth to the shock of several nearby servants and gardeners and flew into her glimmering chambers. A small contented sigh escaped her lips as she lowered herself into her personal hot springs. Kagome grabbed her lavender shampoo and emptied almost half of the solution into her palm. She shook her head when she realized at the rate she was going through supplies what she’d thought would last a month would last only about a week. Her hands worked her shampoo methodically into her long locks and she jumped slightly at hearing a small knock on the door.

“Milady, I’ve come to help you with your bath.”

“Come in” A kitsune youkai stepped through the door and bowed deeply. Her hip length red hair had been tied in a high bun and she was wearing a yellow servant’s kimono. The woman’s chocolate eyes were filled with warmth and understanding as she regarded the young phoenix youkai who was currently sitting in the soapy bath water.

“I am Kirei, milady.”

“Please, call me Kagome.” Kagome smiled slightly and Kirei moved to help the phoenix to clean her long hair.

“As you wish, Kagome. Lord Sesshoumaru has requested your presence in his study after you’ve finished bathing. If you wish to eat, the kitchens can prepare whatever you wish.”

“Thank you.” Kagome sighed and rinsed her hair. Kirei picked up the bottle of conditioner and stared at it curiously.

“This is a strange solution. Where did you get such expensive wash?”

“Oh, that isn’t expensive where I came from…” Kagome frowned as she thought about the future that had once been her home and Kirei noted to not make anymore references to the strange things her lady had brought with her.

“You may rinse again.” Kagome finished bathing quickly and stepped into the towel Kirei provided for her. After dressing in a gold fighting kimono and placing her katanas at her sides Kagome sat at her vanity. Kirei struggled to comb Kagome’s long hair, but she finally succeeded and drew its length into a single braid. Kirei nodded slightly at her handiwork and smiled at Kagome.

“Would you like to eat before your meeting with the lord?” Kagome shook her head and Kirei lead her through the halls of the palace. Kagome gasped as she was passing a large wall hanging. She looked at the beautiful female Inu youkai that was holding a small pup. The woman had crimson hair and was wearing an elaborately designed kimono. Her silver eyes were staring lovingly at the small amber-eyed pup and Kagome noticed both had blue crescent moons upon their foreheads. ‘This must be Sesshoumaru and his mother…’

Kirei noticed her lady’s expression and smiled. “Lord Sesshoumaru and his mother, Lady Saia. She was a good woman, and Sesshoumaru loved her very much. Lady Saia disappeared when Sesshoumaru was a child. Lord Inutaisho took a human as a concubine right before she disappeared, and he later took the woman as his mate.”

“Inuyasha’s mother?” Kirei nodded. She gestured Kagome to follow, and with one last glance at the happy mother and son, Kagome followed her down the corridor to meet with the cold lord the child had become.

*******TBC*******

And the plot thickens…. Muahahahahahahahaha! FEAR ME! *plays brainwashing tape* you will fear this Narria… you will give this Narria all of your Sesshoumaru belongings… you will not kill this Narria for updating late because of homework… you will review… *tape ends* …

Well? How was it? lol… I couldn’t resist…. So, any more questions about the betrayal? I hope I introduced it ok… it took me forever to figure out a good way…