I know many have been waiting for the newest chapters, but due to a computer crash I had lost all of my work. I was forced to rewrite it when I couldn't get the files back so some of the chapters have been moved around a bit so take a second to at least skim and see where you left off the last time.


I do not own any of the original Inuyasha characters!

By popular demand I was forced into action, so without farther wait or commands for a second story, here is the sequel to 'For Now and For Always'

(Note: this story starts before the epilog in the previous story) So without waiting any longer!


Chapter 1

Izayoi opened her eyes seeing the ceiling of a house not from here era. Blinking to clear her vision, she heard someone move closer to her side. Turning slightly she saw Taro looking at her with Worry clear on his face.

"Why are you looking so worried?" She asked with a small smile as he frowned slightly.

"Why? Because you were run through several times and pushed yourself harder than you should have. You could have died half-breed." He said making her shake her head.

"Like you didn't do the same thing, ya flea bag." She shot back. The two looked at each other for a moment before smiling.

"You really did have us all worried." He told her as he looked at her sadly. "We had to rush you back here so your mom could save you." Izayoi slowly sat up as he helped her gently. "Don't do that again." He said, as she looked up into his eyes ready to shoot a comment back only to see the worry and sadness.

"Taro…" She trailed off before she placed her hand on his check with a soft smile. "You know I would never leave you. A mangy wolf like you wouldn't last long without me." He smirked and shook his head slightly before putting his one hand behind her head and pulling her to him as they kissed. Pulling back the two sat smiling at each other.

"Now who's the one holding things up?" He grinned before kissing her again. "You should get some more sleep." He whispered.

"Only if you lay with me."

"You'll allow this mangy wolf to lay with a stupid half-breed?" He asked with a smile making her laugh softly before shoving him gently.

"No. I'm allowing my mate to lay with me." She smiled as they maneuvered to lie on the bed cuddled together.

Three Months later Izayoi, Toshiro, and Taro made a trip to the wolf den to see how everyone was doing after the war. Koga and Taro had a long discussion ending in Taro leaving angrily as Toshiro was with Izayoi and the other wolves talking. She looked up as he stormed out and Koga stood at the entrance stopping him making both glare at each other. She slowly stood and went over to them to see if there was something she could do only to see Taro take off leaving Koga with crossed arms.

"What happened?" She asked looking at him.

"He refuses to listen." He said still slightly angry at his eldest son.

"You act like that's something new." She smiled. "I'll go talk to him and see what I can do." She said with a grin making Koga look at her. It had been three months since the end of the war and he still couldn't believe that the young woman who was once a little girl to his ex-rival, now stood in front of him as his eldest son's soon to be mate. Giving a small nod she turned to call to her brother telling him she would be back before taking off.

"Koga, what's going on?" Ayame asked as she walked over to her mate.

"Taro refuses to listen. He wants nothing to do with the pack; he wants one of his brothers to take over instead." He said looking out of the cave. "She went to talk to him."

"Well you know you can't force him to do anything. You haven't been able to do that in a while. Besides, would the pack be able to handle an Inu hanyou as an Alfa female? She would be the perfect choice but is it best for the pack?" She asked looking up at him as he sighed.

"Well she went to talk to him, if anyone can make him do anything the mutt's pup can." He said with a small smirk.

Izayoi ran through the forest tracking Taro's scent before she was forced to stop seeing Saburo standing in her way. He smirked and watched her slow to a stop before he started walking over to her.

"Have you seen your brother?" She asked as he walked over.

"Why are you looking for him?" He asked with a scoff.

"Because I want to talk to my mate." She said narrowing her eyes. She knew how Saburo worked and knew he was still after her to be his mate. Taro and he were always in arguments about her and she knew he was going to try to pull something.

"Mate? He's not your mate, and he doesn't deserve such a hanyou as you." He grinned before reaching out quickly grabbing her. "Now, me on the other hand…. I would treat you like the princess you are." He said pulling her closer. She pulled her one hand back to punch him only to have it stopped by him. She narrowed her eyes as she started flailing to get out of his grasp.

"Let go of me or Taro-"

"Will what? He's run off somewhere and away from you." He smiled as he started moving closer and closer to her. She started gathering her powers only to see him smile as he placed a seal on her back making her wince slightly before she couldn't move anymore. "See what happens when you take charge? I know a few people who are very powerful with their seals. I helped them out a while ago and they repaid the favor by giving me a special seal."

"You bastard!" She growled making him laugh.

"Don't fuss, it will all be over soon enough and then that worthless brother of mine will have no claim." He started kissing her as she tried to focus on moving to get away and to find help. As he started taking her clothes off, tears came to her eyes as she realized there was no way out. Slowly he stated to run his hand down between her legs as she cried out.

"Taro!" She screamed making Saburo laugh.

"You can cry all you want, he is long gone and no one will hear you out here." He said before continuing. Just as he was about to finish the job he was tackled. Izayoi could only hear a vicious growl before she opened her eyes and saw Taro kneel next to her.

"Iz." He whispered pulling the seal off before wrapping her kimono back around her as she cried into his chest. "It's alright."

"The seal… I was so powerless…." She cried and held tight to him as he saw his brother starting to get up and walk over to them. Taro moved Izayoi to the side where she could be safe before he stalked out to his brother.

"What the hell are you doing?" He asked making Saburo shrug.

"It's not like she's taken. She's still up for grabs and her sent is especially enticing. I'm surprised you haven't given in to the sweet scent of an exhilarating half demon." Saburo's eyes clouded as Taro narrowed his own. "If you refuse to take such a fine specimen, then she is available to whoever gets her first."

"She is my mate!" Taro called and the two brothers charged both clashing and slicing through the other. Taro landed as Saburo slammed into the ground before slowly getting up hearing Taro growl. "You go near her again and I'll kill you!" He threatened as Saburo's eyes went wide and he took off into the forest around them. Taro turned and looked at Izayoi as she stood up and the two wrapped their arms around each other.

"Taro…."

"Iz, I'm sorry I didn't stop him sooner." He whispered as she shook her head and looked up at him.

"What was he talking about?" He looked at her trying to stay slightly away from her.

"Your scent. You're not like normal demons, humans or even half demons. There's something about your scent that has him and several others riled up and now that you're…." He trailed off as she looked at him.

"In heat?"

"Yeah. That's why I didn't want you to go out without someone with you. Until we're mated demons are going to search for miles to find you and try to make you theirs." He explained. She looked up at him as he took a step back.

"Is that why you're staying so far away from me and not sleeping at night?" She asked looking at him as he glanced from the corner of his eye before giving a small nod knowing that if he lied she was make him regret it. She took a step towards him making him take a step back.

"Iz, I can't get too close…" He trailed off as she continued to walk towards him as he walked back only to have his back hit a tree. She smirked as she shook her head. "We can't, I can't, you-" He was cut off by her hand on his mouth.

"You act like I don't have a demon nose." His eyes went wide. "You really think I could miss your scent for the last several days. Even at night when you think I'm sleeping and try to sneak off."

"We can't. Not here." He said barely able to talk as she kissed his neck. She smiled and gave a nod as she looked up at him. "You have no idea what it takes." He said before closing his eyes trying to calm down before they started back to the cave. "Why did you leave the den?"

"Because you looked mad and your dad said it was something about you not listening. I had to go make sure a flea bag like you didn't get hurt." She paused as he smiled. "What was that whole thing about, anyway?"

"He wants me to take over after him and mom retire. I don't want to take over. The pack is set on their demon wolf leaders and they would go along with it but it wouldn't be good for the pack if you were their alpha female. I refuse to leave you just to be the wolf tribe leader and my dad only cares about me taking over." He sighed as he looked off towards the den angrily.

"What did you tell him?"

"I told him I wanted to live in the village with you and to have Akio or Jiro have the title. He got mad because I didn't want it and because I told him Saburo shouldn't even be considered." He said as they continued on their way.

"You're dad wasn't happy when I left to find you." She said as the den came in sight.

"He's going to be even worse when I tell him what Saburo just tried to pull." He said sternly as he started stalking to the cave opening. Izayoi reached out catching him and making him turn to look at her.

"We both know why he did it and really it's only his demon on pure instinct. Why don't we keep this time between me and you? Next time he tries something you can tell your dad after you hurt him or…." She smiled as they pulled closer. "We always have my dad." Taro laughed as he leaned down giving her a small kiss before the two turned to walk back in finding Taro's parents not far from the entrance.

"Have you cooled down?" Koga asked as his son walked into the den with Izayoi not far behind. Taro glanced at her as she smiled and walked over to her brother who stood waiting before he looked back at his father with a sigh.

"I'm fine now, but my answer is still no." He said as Koga narrowed his eyes. Ayame looked between the two before she stopped the staring contest.

"Alright you two, that's enough. Koga, you cannot just demand he take over. He needs to make his own choices in life and if this is what he wants then you need to see that. He is a smart boy. He knows this isn't something to be taken lightly." She said looking at Taro.

"I've thought about this for a while now. I know you want me to take over and me being the oldest I should but it's not where I want to spend the rest of my life." He said looking at his parents as Ayame smiled seeing the quick glance at Izayoi who was off to the side talking with her brother.

"Then explain to me why you refuse to have Saburo as the leader. You want Akio and Jiro to be chosen but not your other brother." Koga asked making Ayame look at Taro confused as he clenched his fists and looked over at Izayoi.

"If he were to become the leader of the pack, there would be nothing left. He would try to take something that's not his and he will be killed one day. If you pick him as the leader…" He trailed off and looked his father dead in the eye as he continued. "I want nothing to do with the pack from then on."

"Taro…" Ayame said as Taro shook his head.

"I've made my decision and he's gotten on my last nerve." He said turning away leaving his parents slightly confused.

That night Taro was sitting on the ledge by the den's opening when he heard someone behind him. Turning slightly he saw Izayoi walking over smiling. She stopped and only stooped down to talk to him as he smiled at her.

"Are you going to come to bed tonight?" She watched him shake his head. "I wish you would get some sleep. You haven't been to bed in two days. You may be full demon but you can't last forever with no sleep."

"I'll get some rest later." He said softly before she kissed his head making him smile. "You make sure you're rested. That seal took a lot out of you earlier." He said making her smiled and nod.

"Good night flea bag."

"Night half-breed." He chuckled as she turned and left passing Koga on the way. Koga walked out to see his son sigh and look back out at the night sky.

"Shouldn't you be in bed?" He asked making his son look at him and raise an eyebrow. "Well, since you're up….. Why don't you tell me what's going on between you and your brother?" Taro looked at his father as he sat down.

"Just keep him away from me and Izzy." He said looking away again.

"Why? You two used to be pretty close. Always having each other's backs in fights and now…. What happened?" Taro looked at Koga before he sighed.

"We've been dealing with it behind everyone's back. Izzy has only told Hanna and Shiro but we don't want people getting involved." Koga looked at him confused. "He has been going after Izzy for years and it's only been avoided and stopped temporarily by the war, but now that it's over he's been trying harder."

"What do you mean?"

"She says no but he takes her as available because she's not marked. He's going for more drastic measures now and if he keeps going…." He looked at his father.

"How far are you willing to go for that girl?" Koga asked

"I would die thousands of times over. It's funny, I never really noticed. Since we were kids we were always fighting and arguing trying to be better than the other but the last few years…. I don't think I can live without her. I saw her hurt and I just moved. It's like I had no control over my body." He said looking at his clawed hands.

"Your demon seems to know what's best. If you're prepared to die for her and to let her carry your heart, then it sounds like you've already chosen your life." Taro looked at his father before giving a small smirk.

"Yeah, I guess so."

"So tell me what that was about a seal?" Taro's eyes went wide and he looked at his father who sat waiting. "You think I wouldn't have heard that?"

"Dad, I… I told you we want to keep people out of it." Koga stared at his son making him sigh. "Saburo went after her again when she went to find me. She was completely overwhelmed. He has no control once so ever."

"He attacked Izayoi?" Taro nodded. "Maybe it's better not to let people know."

"He needs to learn control. He was like a complete animal because of her scent. If he tries again in the village I don't think Inuyasha will handle it well."

"Well you are one of the rare ones able to withstand a female's scent like that. She is nothing like anyone I've encountered but it could be because of who her parents are. If you really want advice on that stuff Inuyasha is the one to talk to. He was able to withstand Kagome's scent for the entire time they were together. But also know there are those out there who are weak against any female's scent. Just because you can pull yourself to reality and keep yourself sane, doesn't mean everyone can." Koga said making Taro nod.

"Can you at least do something with him? If he goes after her again, I don't know if I'll be able to hold back." Koga gave a nod.

"I'll see what I can do in the morning. You get some rest. You have to head back in the morning. Can't have the mutts away from each other for too long." He laughed as Taro shook his head with a smile.

Two days later Taro sat in the tree outside of the house Inuyasha had built. He sighed as he looked over into the window to see Izayoi tossing in her sleep. He was startled by a voice from a few branches below him making him looked down to see Inuyasha.

"Why are you out here again?" He asked as he made his way up to sit next to Taro who smirked.

"Why are you out here?" He asked making Inuyasha shake his head.

"You've been coming out here for the last four nights you've been here. What gives?" Taro looked at him feeling slightly awkward talking to Inuyasha about his daughter and her heat but knew that he wouldn't be left alone unless he told. He looked over to see Izayoi settle under the blankets facing the window. "What happened when you went to the den? The three of you have been acting differently." Taro looked at him before looking down. With a sigh he looked back at Inuyasha.

"My brother. Saburo won't leave her alone no matter what and since…. Well her scent…." Inuyasha nodded knowing what the young wolf demon was talking about. "Not only are more demons after her but my brother is trying harder and harder to get what he wants."

"Have you told your father about it?"

"Yeah, he said he's going to do what he can, but that still doesn't stop him from going after her."

"Well between you, and Shiro I think he'll have a hard time getting to her and add in everyone else and there's no way. Besides, no matter how much I hate it, she's an adult and has made her choice. I'll be damned if I let someone try to take that away and make her unhappy." Taro looked over at Izayoi again as Inuyasha did the same. "So you still haven't told me why you haven't been sleeping." Taro looked at him as his hopes of him forgetting the original thought died.

"I… I… I only have so much control. Even if it's more than most, even I can't last all that long. My dad was asking why I wasn't sleeping and he told me to talk to you about it." Inuyasha smirked as he remembered having to have control around Kagome all those years ago. Taro looked away, "I really don't feel right talking to you about me and her scent." Inuyasha chuckled softly before shaking his head.

"Just a tip, don't breathe the scent, and don't fight it." He got ready to jump down. "She may be my daughter but us guys have to stick together. Especially with women like her and Kagome." He smirked and he dropped and went back into the house leaving Taro to think.

"Taro, you're going to sleep?" Izayoi asked confused two nights later. Taro smiled as he walked over focusing his nose on every other scent than her.

"I think I'll die without any more sleep." He said making her smile. "Besides with your family on the other side for the next few days there's no one in the house to protect you." She rolled her eyes before they settled on him and noticed his eyes starting to cloud and his scent spiking. She slowly turned and started walking to him as he fought to keep control.

"Hey, wolf, come here." She said with a smile as he unconsciously obeyed until they were face to face. "You gonna be able to sleep tonight?" She asked only to have him lean down and kiss her passionately. Slowly his one hand moved to her waist as his other sat behind her head, while her arms wrapped around his neck. The two pulled apart to look at each other breathing heavily, both trying to control themselves. Taro kissed her again before moving his kisses to her neck making her moan before trying to gain control.

"Iz, I can't…." He said looking at her trying to pull back in control but losing his as her golden eyes darkened and she ran her hands down to gently taking his fur top off to let her run her fingers over his toned muscles. As her fingers danced across his skin, he felt his control slip right away. They started to undress each other and move to the bed where they let their instincts take hold.

Izayoi bared her fangs and Taro did the same, both biting the other's shoulder as they went over the edge together. Pulling back they both lay breathing heavy on the bed cuddled together.

"I never imagined…." Izayoi said as she laid her head on his chest.

"That you'd be mated to the flea bag?" He laughed as she nodded with a giggle. "I never imagined I'd be mated to the half-breed."

"But I bet you don't care." She smiled as she leaned up looking at him.

"I couldn't care less, mate." He said making her smile brightly as she kissed him.

"We have to go see how the slayer village is in the morning. We should get some sleep." Taro nodded as he smiled laying back down. "Good night… mate." She said making his heart beat faster and a smile to spread across his face knowing that he was mated to the woman he loved.