A Debt to Pay, A Game to Play by SilverWaters

Prologue

Disclaimer – Yeah, I don't own Inuyasha or any of the other characters. Hmm...could anyone really own Sesshoumaru, or would he eventually own her. ::Shivers:: I would test that theory any day! ::remembers people are reading this:: Uh...nevermind...

A Debt to Pay, A Game to Play ~ Prologue

I was always taught that a person should repay a debt. Whether that person is a friend or not, if he did something for you, you should do something for him.

This set of morals has been drilled into me since I was old enough to walk, or waddle, as my mother likes to say. However, it was this set of morals that got me into the lovely predicament that I am currently in. Please note the sarcasm. This situation is by no means lovely. In fact, I can think of hundreds of other things that I would rather be doing, having tea with Kikyou included.

Inuyasha vehemently believes that I brought this one on myself, and I guess it's true to a point. But, its not like I said, "Hey! Sure! I would love to torture myself for a month!"

I put all the blame on my conscience. Stupid, stupid conscience! If it wasn't for that goody-goody little angel that enjoys sitting on my shoulder I would have had no problem going back on the promise I made. But no. The devil, which is supposed to occupy the other shoulder, was conveniently absent. The little bastard. I think he did it on purpose. He saw an opportunity in which he could cause me grief, and he snatched it right up. I bet he enjoys watching me suffer.

Oh great, now I'm trying to blame nonexistent figures for my problems. Deep breath...deep breath...

OK, I'm better now. Anyway, like I said, it was my conscience and strong moral standing that got me here. I tried, believe me, I really tried to get out of it, but I just couldn't go back on my word, especially after what he did for me. Remember, one kind deed...

Inuyasha just can't seem to understand this. But, I guess that could be because he doesn't really know the whole story. I wanted to tell him, but I just couldn't! My freedom was on the line! If I had told him what really happened he would have never let me out of his sight again.

Now, two years ago, that wouldn't have been so bad. I was young and in love, and would have loved having Inuyasha always at my side. But I grew out of that. Thank Kami-sama! Now he is just my best friend. A moody and overprotective friend, but a best friend none-the-less.

But I digress. As I said, my freedom was on the line, and I'd be damned if that was something I was willingly going to give up. So, I told a little white lie, just a little one, to keep Inuyasha out of my hair.

Of course, now he has no idea about the promise I made, and why I did what I did. However, in all actuality, I guess it is for the best. If he knew that I really didn't want to be here, then he would be doing all he could to come and get me out of this place. He's sweet like that, or just really possessive. Believe what you will. But that is not something I need to deal with. I have a debt to pay, and I don't need him adding to my stress level.

Confused? Wondering what the hell I'm talking about? Well, I will be happy to tell you, but I think I should start from the beginning. That's always a good place to start, and I don't need the rest of you in the same frame of mind as Inuyasha, believing that I am a crazy wench with a death wish. Those were his exact words, actually. So, yeah, the beginning is good, and just remember, it was not my fault, it was that stupid little angel.

R&R