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Dangerous Adventures	By : stratas Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > InuYasha/Kagome Views: 10724 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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A/N: Revised: 9/04/07.

Dangerous Adventures

Chapter 2

The Almost Escape.

The guards led Kagome down a darkened hall and into a small room, little better then a closet. They opened the door and gave her a slight push, causing her to stumble. Kagome lost her balance and tumbled to the floor, she shot a glare over her shoulder as one of the guards closed the door. �That was completely uncalled for.�
Kagome sighed to herself as she climbed to her feet and began to look around. The room for the most part was empty, save for a small table sitting in the center of the room, and few candles placed a top it to light the room. A tiny window faced opposite the door, and though it was nowhere near being big enough to escape out of, there was a dark sutra to block her way should she even try to attempt it. A small futon sat rolled up against one of the other walls, with the fourth wall bare. Each wall had dark sutras spaced at regular intervals to create a sort of barrier inside the room.
Kagome sat down in the middle of the room and drew her legs up to her chest. She pillowed her arms on her knees and rested her head, closing her eyes. �What am I going to do? There�s no way that I can escape this room.�
The sound of the door opening startled Kagome out of her thoughts, sending her to her feet. �Now what?� An older woman entered carrying a basket and a bucket of water, followed by a guard. The woman smiled kindly at Kagome before setting her burdens down on the small table, the guard stopping just inside the door. �The Lord asked me to bring these to you. After you get cleaned up, I�ll be back with some supper.� The woman smiled again before heading back out, the guard closing the door behind them.
Kagome slowly walked over to the table and began searching the basket of its contents. To her delight she found a clean yellow yukata, a pair of underclothes, two pieces of linen, soap, a small bowl, and a hair brush. �At least now I can be somewhat clean, I just have to hurry.�
The young woman neatly arranged the items on the table and turned her back to the door, she then poured a small amount of water into the bowl. Kagome pulled the bundle of herbs from her robe and laid it on the table beside the clean clothes; she then untied the sash holding her yukata closed. She dipped one of the pieces of cloth into the bowl of water, a smile tugged at her lips when she found the water pleasingly warm.
Kagome quickly lathered the cloth and began washing, not wanting to be caught in such a state when the woman returned. She washed her chest, stomach and legs, carefully avoiding the sutras on her skin, before dropping the yukata to finish the rest, shivering in the cool room. She dipped the cloth into the small bowl and wrung it out, then began rinsing off the soap. She dried off with the extra cloth before slipping on the pair of underclothes and the yukata, tucking the herbs inside the robe.
Kagome then bent over and carefully dipped her hair into the bucket of water. She then picked up the soap and quickly lathered her hair; working the suds through her mane. She jumped startled when the door opened behind her. The Miko turned to see the older woman entering, carrying a bowl of rice and vegetables. She sat the bowl on the table, and then collected Kagome�s dirty yukata. �I�ll leave the soap and things for you to use later. I�ll bring your clothes back tomorrow after they have been cleaned.�
�Thank you for your kindness.� The woman smiled before heading back out the door. �Though I don�t know if I will still be here. At least the items will be useful later.� Kagome turned her attention back to her hair, dipping it into the bucket; she quickly rinsed it clean of soap. She squeezed the excess water from her hair before wrapping it up in the same cloth she used to dry herself.
Kagome sat down at the table and ate the meal slowly savoring the taste of rice and vegetables after two days of nothing but meat. She finished her meal before standing up and neatly arranging the supplies the woman brought her. She then picked up the hairbrush and dropped to her knees, beginning to brush out the two days worth of tangles that had accumulated in her hair. She worked from the ends of her hair up, until her hair was dry and fell in soft waves around her.
The young woman placed the brush on the table then headed over to the futon stacked next to the wall, she lightly brushed against the wall sending the sutra�s power though her. She yelped and jumped away rubbing her arm. �I barely even touched it,� she mumbled to herself.
Kagome carefully picked up one end of the futon and hauled it over to the center of the room. She unrolled the blankets then stretched out and pulled the covers up to her waist. �I don�t know what to do now, it�s taking longer then I thought it would to purify the sutras. I have no choice, but to wait until Naraku leaves to take me to Lord Meiyo�s home.�

The bright morning light filtered into the room waking the sleeping Miko. She opened her eyes, still not quite awake and glanced around, at first not knowing where she was, until the previous days came back to her. She immediately sat up, the blankets pooling in her lap as she took a thorough look around the room weighing her options, trying to see if she missed anything the night before. Finding nothing, Kagome laid back down, curling up on her side. �For a moment, I thought this was all just a bad dream, though it�s turning into a nightmare.�
Kagome sat up at the sound of the door opening, the same woman from last night entered carrying a bowl of rice and her cleaned robes. Kagome smiled at the woman, but received no response, save a small smile when the woman handed the bowl to Kagome, before walking over to the table.
She laid the folded yukata on the end of the table and picked up the discarded dishes from the pervious night. She then headed back out, with the door closing tightly behind her. Kagome quietly ate her breakfast, her thoughts drifting. �They should be coming for me soon. I wonder how long it will take to reach Lord Meiyo�s palace.�
When Kagome finished eating, she stood and carried the bowl over to the table before turning her attention to the items she had been given. She unfolded her clean yukata and stretched it out across the table, then began piling the meager supplies into the center of the fabric, before rolling it into a bundle and tying it closed with the matching sash. She then headed back over to the futon and sat down to wait.

A half of an hour later, the door again opened, but this time it revealed the guards standing in the doorway. �Time to go, the Lord is waiting,� one of the guards spoke waving his hand for emphasis. Kagome nodded and stood up; she walked over to the table and picked up her small bundle, before heading to the door.
The guards led her down the shadowed twisting halls, lit by small oil lamps even by day; it seemed that even daylight couldn�t completely spear the darkness that crept around the castle. The small group continued until they entered the courtyard. The guards stepped to the side, and motioned for her to continue over to the waiting horses.
While she approached the traveling party, Naraku stood beside his horse waiting for her. When she came to a stop before the horses he headed over to her. �Well good morning priestess, sleep well,� he asked with an oily smirk on his lips. Kagome sent him an icy glare but remained silent. �It seems that you�re not in a mood to talk, very well. Guard, check her little package, then help her on a horse and be sure to tie her hands to the saddle.�
A young man stepped forward and pulled the bundle from her hands. He quickly unwrapped it and examined the contents, a light blush staining his cheeks. �Nothing here my Lord, but a change of clean clothes, undergarments, a hair brush, a piece of linen, and a bar of soap.�
�Fine, tie it back up and give it to her.� The young guard nodded and did as he was told, then turned to help Kagome on the horse. She pushed his hands away from her, before climbing on the horse herself. She then held her hand out waiting for the guard to return her items.
The boy reluctantly handed her the bag, and pulled a length of rope from his belt. Kagome quickly tied the ends of the obi to the saddle, and then placed her hands over the saddle horn. He tied her hands carefully, then took the reigns of her horse and mounted his own. The small party set out from the castle at a ground eating pace heading southeast.

The group adhered to the same routine that Rihito and Fusahi followed, stopping during the day only to rest the horses or for lunch, and then being well into the evening before the halt for the day was finally called. The young guard dismounted his horse, and headed over to untie Kagome�s hands. When her hands were free, she quickly untied her small bundle and cradled it the bend of her arm, while she climbed down from the horse.
The guard signaled for her to follow him; leading her over to the center of the clearing. �Stay Here,� he motioned for her to sit down before walking off. A few of the guards headed into the forest to gather wood, while the others settled into the clearing and took care of the horses.
Kagome carefully observed the activity around her, noting the tiredness surrounding the troops after the long march, unsure of what she would be able to do. �The scrolls are almost purified, but even with the fatigue of the men; their numbers makes it almost impossible to escape unnoticed and there is no telling how long it will take to get to the Eastern Lord�s house. I may be able to use the herbs tonight, but how am I going to slip it into their food or drink?� Kagome glanced up at the sound of the guards entering the clearing carrying arm loads of wood. They stacked it in the center of the clearing and made a fire to cook the rabbits they hunted.
The night dragged by after everybody had eaten; they sat, lounging around the central fire, talking little. Kagome nervously sat, staring into the flames, waiting for everyone but the night watchmen to fall asleep. She shivered, when the dark aura of Naraku passed her on his way to turn in for the night. She didn�t have to glance up at him, to feel the evil smile that curled his lips when he passed. Finally the other soldiers began settling down for the night as well, leaving only Kagome and the night watch men up.
The group of men sat at the edge of the clearing deciding on were to be posted, glancing at the forest every now and then. Kagome fleetingly looked around to be sure she wasn�t being watched, before getting up and heading to the fire. Her movements caught the attention of the men but when they seen her direction, they went back to talking. She knelt down by the fire, dipping a ladle into a pot of tea that sat beside the coals keeping warm.
Kagome poured herself a cup, before slipping out the herbs wrapped in linen. She quickly counted the men still up, before sprinkling the herb into the pot, stirring it slightly with the ladle. She then scattered what was left of the herb over the fire, before getting up and heading back over to her futon. The young woman sat down, and tucked the linen into her small bundle, then nervously sat sipping her tea, hoping that the Agrimony would have time to steep into the tea.
The men stood up from their conversation several minutes later, and ambled over to the fire to get a cup of tea before heading to their assigned locations of the night. Kagome hid a nervous smile behind her cup as the men headed off. �In twenty or thirty minutes the herb should hopefully be in full effect. I just wish I had finished the sutras before now and at least had a knife� She finished her tea and curled up in her futon so not to rouse suspicion, and waited.

Kagome waited until the moon started to rise, to be assured that the men were out before putting her plan into motion. She rearranged her yukata and tucked the small bundle next to her stomach, making sure it would be held in place by the obi that held her yukata closed. She climbed out of the futon, and crept toward the horses, staying as far away as she could from the sleeping men. She quickly untied the nearest horse and saddled it. She then led the gelding into the surrounding trees, and walked down an animal trail, waiting until the clearing was out of site before mounting the horse. She nudged the horse into a fast trot hoping that she was heading in the right direction to lead her home.

Kagome pushed the horse as long as she could, before stopping by a small spring and letting it rest just before dawn. �The second watch should have started a long time ago. They are probably out looking for me, but I should at least have a few hours head start on them.� Kagome sat down at the edge of the stream with the horse�s reins in hand. Tired and as weary as the horse, she laid back supporting her weight on her elbows to rest.
When the sun had fully risen, Kagome stood up and headed to the surrounding trees, she tied the horse�s reins to a low limb before continuing on. She walked through the underbrush until she found a wild grape vine tangled around a small bush. She picked all of the grapes she could reach eating as she went savoring their sweet taste. When she had her fill, she headed back to the clearing; but as she drew closer, she slowed down, hearing the sound of deadfall crunching under foot.
Kagome stepped off the game trail and hid in a dense clump of bushes out of sight. Two guards soon came into view following the same trail as she; they quickly passed her and headed on down the trail out of sight. �That was too close. I don�t recognize them but they still could be some of Naraku�s men. I need to get the horse and get out of here fast.�
Kagome stayed off the trail, and picked her way through the brush to the edge of the clearing, but what she saw had her turning around and heading back through the bushes as quickly and quietly as she could. �I can�t believe they caught up to me so quickly. One of the other men must have awoken not long after I left and alerted the others.�
Kagome quickly caught up to the men that were walking the game trail, she slowed down and moved cautiously around them staying well hidden. �I know she came this way, she must have wondered off the trail, do you see anything up there,� the guard closest to Kagome called.
�Nothing, you check back down the trail and I�ll continue the search into the surrounding brush.�
�Fine.� The guard turned and headed back down the trail, while the other headed off the trail ahead of her. �Great now it�s going to be even harder to get past, there is no way I can out run him if he spots me. Besides they know I�m here somewhere.� Kagome sighed and walked though the bushes hoping that she wouldn�t be seen. She continued on, until she came to another large clearing. She stood hidden at the edge, trying to decide which way to go, when she heard leaves crunch behind her.
Kagome whirled around, finding the guard she had passed behind. She took a step back from him, then turned and ran into the clearing. She could hear him behind her, breaking through the underbrush in his pursuit. �No time for modesty� Kagome thought, pulling her yukata up to her knees which allowed her more movement, and pushed herself to run faster.
Kagome crossed the clearing and headed into the trees again, she rushed pass brushes that reached out to snag her clothing, scratching her arms and legs in the process. She could hear the man gaining on her until he pushed himself forward and grabbed her, taking her down with him.
They crashed to the ground; Kagome using their momentum rolled them, and then kicked the man gaining release. She pushed herself to her feet and started running again, when she felt the dark power from the sutras stir. They sent powerful pulses of dark power, through her body bringing her to her knees. �No, how can they do that, unless an incantation was written into them.�
Her fall allowed the solider the time he needed to catch up to her. He quickly bound her hands and lifted her to her feet. The pulses of power lessened, but enough remained to keep her from running, as she stumbled along the path. The solider followed the game trail back into the clearing stopping her in front of Naraku at the opposite end. �Well priestess it seems that my soldiers found you, we were quite worried about you being lost in this dangerous forest. Leave us,� he said turning to the solider. �Are you alright priestess?�
Kagome sent him an icy glare as she fought to remain standing, the dark power draining her of her strength. �Why don�t you have a seat,� he replied, a cruel smirk crossing his features. Kagome cried out as a strong pulse of power shot through her body bringing her to her knees. �Now isn�t that better?� Kagome blinked back tears as the soldiers turned toward them. �Do not concern yourselves, get back to work,� Naraku ordered. �As you can see Miko, when I had the sutras completed, I made sure that you wouldn�t be able to escape once they were placed on you. Insuring that you would do as you�re told, like killing the Youkai Lord.�
Kagome hardened her resolve, her voice gaining an edge. �I�ve already told you. I will not kill him; you will have to kill me first.�
�You may very well be. Guard, take her over by the fire, and make sure that she is watched at all times. We will move out after lunch.� The guard pulled her to her feet and led her to the fire. She carefully sat down, the dark power having left her muscles weak and trembling. �I have to find a way to break the sutras. If I hadn�t almost purified them, their power would have been unbearable.�

Two days later, the traveling party arrived at the house of the Eastern Lord as dusk settled. They entered the courtyard of the large palace and were greeted by one of the Lord�s servants. �Welcome Lord of the Northern Lands. Lord Meiyo has been expecting you. If you will follow me, I will show you to your rooms.�
�Very well.�
The woman led them down the twisting halls of the large palace, pointing out various rooms for Naraku�s men. �The young woman can stay here, and you can use this room my Lord,� the woman said stopping beside two doors. �Lord Meiyo will meet with you in the morning. One of the servants will see to your needs. Good night.�
Kagome smiled at the woman and entered her room closing the door behind her. When the woman disappeared down the hall, Naraku summoned one of his guards. �Stand watch here, do not let her out of the room, someone will relieve you later,� Naraku stated before heading into his room.

Kagome walked to a small table that she could barely make out in the dimly lit room. She felt along the top for candles, finding a couple, she lit and placed them across the table. She then headed over to the closet and pulled out a futon. She spread it out, near the table and sat down on top, repositioning the small bundle of clothes she still carried inside her robes. �Naraku will most likely be coming for me tonight.�
Kagome jumped startled, at the sound of a knock on her door. �Come in,� she called quietly. A young woman with a shy smile, not much older then Kagome entered the room carrying an armload of supplies.
�I�ve brought you a small meal, and some items to freshen up with.�
�Thank you so much. I feel like I haven�t been clean in weeks,� Kagome said smiling at the woman.
�You�re welcome, I�ll leave everything here and collect it in the morning,� she said sitting the items down on the table. �Good night.�
�Good night,� Kagome replied as the woman left the room. Kagome stood up and began sorting through the supplies. She sat a small bowl of rice and vegetables to the side, before continuing her search. She found a piece of linen, a change of clothes, and a bar of soap, along with a small bucket of warm water.
Kagome removed the small bundle from her yukata and unwrapped the items, quickly taking stock. �Two bars of soap, three changes of clothes, a hair brush, and extra linen, at least it�s a start.� She sighed to herself as she picked up the bowel of rice and sat down on the futon to eat.
When Kagome was through, she stood up and sat the bowl to the side. She quickly untied her robe and slid it from her shoulders, the undergarments quickly following. She then picked up a piece of linen, and dipped it into the bucket. Kagome hurriedly washed her face, then lathered up the cloth with the already used soap and began washing. She dipped the linen back into the water and wringing it out, she rinsed off the lather.
Kagome then quickly washed and rinsed her hair. Picking up the other piece of linen she used it to dry her body and long hair. She redressed in the new purple yukata she was brought and picked up the hair brush. She sat down on the futon, and began brushing her hair.
When she finished, she began repacking her items, spreading out her clean yukata on the futon. She added the unused soap, hair brush, her dirty robe, the small bowl her meal was in. �The soap and linen are to wet to pack, there�s no telling when Naraku will come for me.�
She rolled the items inside the yukata, using the extra obis to securely tie the bundle closed, then repositioned the bundle inside her robe. The rest of the night crawled by for Kagome; unable to sleep she laid down and waited for Naraku to come for her.

Later that night Naraku exited his room, seeing a new guard, he put his plan into motion. He slowly released a small amount of his jyaki, knocking out the guard. He then stepped over the prone man and entered Kagome�s room. He walked over to the Miko and hauled her to her feet. �Time to go to work Priestess,� he said when her eyes met his. He grabbed her arm and led her out of the room, following the hallways to the Eastern Lord�s room.
Kagome allowed him to lead her until they passed the rooms where his men were staying. She then quickly snatched her arm from Naraku�s grasp. Her movement offset his balance, half turning him toward her; she then kicked him in the groin sending him to his knees. The young woman started running down the hall when the sutras power shot through her, causing her to drop to her knees.
Kagome turned back to glare at Naraku, seeing him on his knees with a smirk on his face. �I told you that there is no escape and that you will do as you�re told.� Naraku slowly stood and walked to Kagome. He grabbed her arm and dragged her to her feet. �Now come on, if you resist, the pain will become stronger.�

To be continued ��

A/N: The herb Kagome used is Agrimony. It comes from the leaves, stems and flowers of the herb Agrimonia eupatoria which grows in the western US, Europe, and Asia. Has been used as a dye. Although Kagome used it as a sedative, it is also used as for decongestant, gargle, asthma, back pain, corns, eye problems, fluid retention, thickens the blood, tumors, warts, weak heartbeats, and wound healing (which is what she used it for in the first chapter.). Side effects: allergic reaction and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Other names: church steeples, cocklebur, liverwort, philanthrops, sticklewort and stickwort. Pale yellow in September, turns deep yellow later in the year. This also comes from the herb book I mentioned in the first chapter.
Jyaki: Demon Energy
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