Me: Hi I don't own InuYasha as much as I wish I did. This is only a fan fiction because I am not cool enough to be Rumiko Takahashi. So……yeah…..enjoy my story and please review.

Chapter 1: Lessons to learn

I walked down the dimly lit hallway. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared of him. I looked around before turning a corner. I knew how easily he could find me yet I continued to hide.

I'd tried escaping many times and every time he brought me back and hit me for leaving. He's only been toying with me. He could easily kill me if he wanted to. Why he hasn't is what scares me the most. I haven't figured out what he took me for.

I just want to get back home. I haven't seen my family in a month. It's really scary being here. The day I met him he broke three of my ribs. They still haven't healed so I'm in a lot of pain and not even allowed to see a doctor.

"You're dead when I find you human." His deep voice echoed in my head as I quickly ran.

"I am tired of playing these games with you. Have you not realized they always end the same?"

He was mocking me. He knew where I was and that I was terrified. My heart pounded in my ears as I skidded to a halt at a dead end. "Shit…"

I bit my lip and thought quickly. I couldn't hide in the air vents seeing as this castle didn't have any.

He smirked as he turned the corner. "Where will you run now? It seems you're trapped." I took a defensive stance.

That bastard took my knifes and my bow and arrows. He gave me a cold glare. "Now give up and come along."

"No. I'm not going to let you order me around. Even if it kills me." Before I could blink he was in front of me, hand around my throat, holding me against the wall.

"I told you to give up. You're no match for me. Yet you continue to oppose me." He narrowed his eyes. "Do you wish to die so badly?" I clawed at his hand, trying to get air. "Pathetic mortal." He scoffed and dropped my to the ground. I coughed and gasped, holding my neck.

"Perhaps I shall kill that sister of yours to teach you a lesson." My eyes widened.

"Leave her out of this the only one allowed to threaten her is me."

He stared at me angrily. "She will die unless you learn some manners."

I glared at him as he walked away and quickly got on the ground and bowed. "My apologies, Lord Sesshomaru. Please bring no harm to my little sister."

He smirked. "That's better."

"I shall do as you ask."

"Good. Now follow me."

I jumped up, holding my ribcage that throbbed in protest. "To where?"

"The dining hall. You are to clean it."

"I…Yes sir." I followed him down the winding halls and he stopped in front of the door. "What did we stop for?"

"I am waiting for you to open the door."

"For me to…why you…" I growled.

"What did we just discuss?"

"Yes sir." I spat, pulling open the shoji door. He stepped past me into the room and snapped. "Now what, Your majesty?" I said sarcastically. A girl with shoulder length light brown hair ran in and bowed.

"Yes, My Lord?"

"Get cleaning supplies for this human."

"My name is Luna."

He glanced at me. "I have told you countless times I do not care what your name is. You shall come to what I call you." I ground my teeth as the girl ran out.

"You are to clean this room from top to bottom."

"Yes, My Lord." I ground out. The girl came back and I took the bucket of soapy water and the rag from her. Sesshomaru walked out and I waited till the footsteps faded.

"Damn him!"

"What's wrong, Miss Luna?"

"That damn bastard. He choked me again today and even threatened my sister. I'm out of plans Saki-chan."

"Maybe…you should try to get along with Lord Sesshomaru."

"Get along? With him? No chance. That guy fuckin' broke three of my ribs and has strangled me on several occasions. I have to leave. I gotta get home. I miss mom and Sota and grandpa. Let's not forget Buyo. I even miss Kagome." I started to wash the table. "I thought maybe InuYasha might come for me but…oh who cares?!"

"Miss Luna? Are you ok?" Saki asked, stepping back.

"Huh? Yeah. I'm fine. And no Miss. Just Luna!" I threw the rag down and took a seat. "Do you know any escape routes?"

"If you did what he asked then he wouldn't hurt you."

I sighed. "I know but…God he pisses me off."

Saki glanced at me. "He's very pretty don't you think?"

"Pretty? Pretty?! That asshole? My God. I'll never like him."

"I did not ask if you liked him. I asked you if you thought he was pretty."

"Yes. He's pretty but still a dick."

"A what?"

"He's a…never mind." I stood up and continued to clean.

"He likes you."

"Ha. Funny." I pointed to the hand shaped bruises on my neck. "When did these become signs of like?"

"I just meant…if he didn't you'd be dead by now."

"That's a nice thought." I could never like such a pompous, arrogant, self-centered, holier-than-thou, human hating…bastard." I yelled, scrubbing the floor.

"Oh really?" I froze.

"L-lord Sesshomaru." Saki gasped.

"You're too loud human. I can hear you on the other side of the castle." I glared at him.

He walked toward me and grabbed my chin, causing me to flinch. "I take it what you said is true? You look so angry when I come any where near you."

"Why would I want you near me?" I narrowed my eyes.

He tightened his grip on my chin. "Let go."

"What was that?"

"Let go of me!" I pulled away and fell backwards. He put his hand to my throat.

"Do I need to do this again?"

I shook my head, suddenly stricken with fear. "N-no…"

"Good. Have you finished your job?"

"Y-yes sir." I stood up.

"Then you may return to your quarters."