Love Me Tender

Chapter 3: To meet you again

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.

Kagome never saw the demon again. She always comes back to the place where she first saw him but her efforts remain futile. There is only one solution to her problem but she refused to acknowledge it.

"But if I really wanted to see him again, I have to do this."

With a firm determination, Kagome prepared herself for a visit to Naraku, God of Death and Destruction.

'This place is so creepy. Why is there such a place in Istakula.'

Making her way towards the ominous castle before her, Kagome can't help but think that what she's doing is a bit too much.

'But this is what mortals do when they fall in love right? They risk everything for the one they love'

Finally, she reached the door of the castle. Naraku's castle is the ugliest place in Istakula but the other gods can't do anything about it. He lives with his own set of rules, obeying only the Supreme God and no one else.

The door suddenly opened before Kagome got the time to knock. A floating torch is inside the door, swinging from side to side, as if beckoning Kagome to come and follow it. The girl did not hesitate anymore. She entered the castle and followed the torch towards a series of corridors and stairs that Kagome even lost track of time. Finally, the torch stopped in front of a silver door so tall she can't see the top. The door swings open and she was enveloped in a bright light.

Flowers of every kind swirl around the scenery. Plain fields stretched across the land. Under a huge tree was a table with two chairs and on one chair sat a guy with long black hair. He looks like someone you can't trust and his presence doesn't fit the lovely vision Kagome is seeing.

Not waiting for an invitation, Kagome made her way towards Naraku who was smiling at her. After sitting herself in the other chair opposite the man, the other person did not waste time to ask her the reason for her visit.

"I came here to see the record about the era of Demons."

"Demons you say? And why would a lovely Goddess such as yourself find interest in that era?"

"That's not really important. If you have it, then let me see it. Otherwise, then I'll take my leave."

"You're as feisty as usual. Of course I'll let you see it, if you do me a favor, that is."

Kagome bit her lips. She knew Naraku never gave out anything without receiving something in return. But she has to know the name of the demon she saw or she will never rest for the rest of eternity.

"Okay, what is your condition then?"

"Well, it's really simple in fact. You just have to let me kiss you on the cheeks."

"What kind of favor is that??" Kagome stood up.

"Take it or leave it." Naraku answered, stroking the petals of the rose he's holding.

"Only once." Kagome sighed.

"Of course, my dear. If you want, we can even perform the Bond of Promise."

"No, that's not necessary. Just show me the record first and I'll give you the kiss."

At once, the beautiful scenery vanished. Kagome found herself surrounded with books of all kinds. It's as if she's in a library of some sorts. The pile of books even reached the ceiling which is almost 20 feet high.

Naraku stood up and went over a huge cabinet. He performed a spell and a small key appeared out of thin air. He then opened the cabinet, took out an old looking book, its edges brittle. He brought it to Kagome who took it.

"All I can say is that you be careful and what you will find there. The Era of Demons is a bloody one. That book contains none of the powerful binding spells we used in the other era, simply because the book refuses the spells. Only minor ones are made in that book."

"As for the payment, I changed my mind. I think I'll find another favor to ask of you, in time."

With that said, Kagome found herself outside the castle again. In her arms, the book of the Era of Demons. If she should be afraid of Naraku's subtle threat, she did not know. All she knew is that, she's one step closer to the first person who made her heart beats fast. She'll just have to face the problem when it comes.

Author's note: This chapter sucks. Gomen.