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Blood Lust, Desperation and Destruction

A tale of Kouga vs Sesshomaru

Chapter 1 - Separation

It was just another ordinary day for InuYasha and the gang, they were on their way to a village they had heard rumours about having a possessed priestess.

They had just begun to travel through a dense forest when InuYasha caught a familiar, yet unwelcome, scent on the wind.

Kagome suddenly exclaimed, "I can sense two jewel shards travelling towards us, really fast!"

All of a sudden the group spotted a tornado heading for them.

InuYasha snarled in dislike as Kouga stopped and wrapped his arms around Kagome.

"I've missed you Kagome." Kouga whispered seductively into her ear. "And I think it's about time you come back to the den with me and take your place rightfully as my woman.

InuYasha, dumb but not quite as thick as he makes out, heard every word of this and began to argue with Kouga quite heatedly (as usual).

Meanwhile Kagome and Sango spoke to each other in whispers, "Do you think you'll go with him Kagome?" Sango asked in that well know worried tone of hers.

"I'm not sure. I wouldn't be going to consent to being Kouga's mate, but I think I need some space from InuYasha." Kagome glanced over at the fighting pair making sure they weren't listening, "He's been driving me nuts lately, either going on long trips to try and find Kikyou or Trying to get us all killed by seeking out Sesshomaru. I can't decide which is worse."

Unbeknownst to the two young women, the monk and young Kitsune were listening in on their conversation.

"I don't think InuYasha would be too pleased with you decision Kagome." Miroku chimed in, scaring the shit out of them.

"Yeah Kagome, and I don't want you to leave, I'll miss you!" Young Shippo pleaded with those big sad anime eyes.

The fighting pair abruptly stopped and both looked at Kagome (The ending statement of the fight was from Kouga "Lets just let Kagome decide." And the follow up from InuYasha "Fine" pouts such a sook) expecting an answer as if she was meant to be listening the whole time.

"Well Kagome? Are going to go with that mangy wolf or stay with me?" Inuyasha asked the lovely Kagome, with an air of self-confidence that made even Miroku want to hurl.

Kagome answer sharp, short and sweet, "I'm going with Kouga!"

InuYasha fell on his ass in shock, even Kouga was lost for words.

But even without words Kouga motion for Kagome to get ready, and before InuYasha could argue they were gone.