Inu vs. Kovu

By: Sasha of Sorrowful Memories

Dedicated to Kirrah

Inuyasha hurried his pace. His heart raced with nervousness and excitement. This was the day he was finally going to tell Kagome he loves her, after all these months he was going to admit it. He now started into a run, his dog ears pricked forward and dodging the many lush trees. I hope she loves me back… I'm sure she does, she has to! The half breed caught her warm scent and bolted after it. If she doesn't, I can't go on living… I love her with all of my being, and I'll tell her.. I'll…

He broke through the thickets to the Bone-Eaters Well, finding Kagome. But to Inuyasha's disappointment and shock, she wasn't alone. A very tall man, perhaps 6'3 or so, stood beside her as she sat on the edge of the well. He had baggy brown hair, almost a mullet but with longer bangs. He had two dark brown wolf ears twitching on each side of his head, both erected toward Kagome. He had a scar running through his left eye, which was completely white. The other eye was bright gold with red surrounding the catlike pupil. He had another scar across his throat, but it was nearly hidden behind the neck of his long, black cape. He had light brown skin, too dark to be normally tanned.

The scent of a demon wolf filled Inuyasha's nostrils, and he let out a low growl. The man was too close to Kagome for comfort, and he was smirking at her. Kagome was giggling, perhaps at a joke he had told her. Inuyasha's eyes flared in rage, his blood boiling. The unknown demon wolf blinked, then looked up at the half breed. Kagome followed his gaze, then gasped.

"Inuyasha!" she said in shock, then waved at him happily. "Hey come here! You have to meet Kovu!"

"I don't want to meet him!" Inuyasha roared. Kagome tilted her head.

"Why? He's really nice, and he could help us find the shikon…"

"I don't care!" Inuyasha stormed over to them, his gold eyes glaring deeply into Kovu's. The demon wolf glared back with just as much rage. That bastard thinks he can take Kagome from me, well he better think again!

"What is up with you, Inu?" Kagome huffed. The half breed Inu just kept his eyes locked on Kovu.

"What are you doing with Kagome?" Inu asked Kovu angrily. The half-blind Kovu growled at him.

"Nothing, pup." Kovu snapped. Inuyasha bared his teeth.

"Don't you DARE call me a pup!"

"I'll say whatever the hell I want, pup!"

Inuyasha snarled in anger, Kovu snarling back, his teeth glittering with acid. Acid?

"You stay away from Kagome, you hear me!" Inuyasha snarled. "If you put one claw on her, I'll…"

"INUYASHA, SIT BOY!"

Inu fell to the ground with a yelp of surprise. Kovu snickered at the fallen half demon. Kagome glared at the demon wolf, and he quieted.

"Inuyasha, Kovu did nothing wrong!" Kagome scolded, then got up and walked away. Kovu chuckled at Inu, who lifted his head and groaned.

"Very nice, pup." Kovu snickered. "You really know how to charm a lady." and off he went, after Kagome. Inuyasha groaned and lifted himself up weakly. Damn, that was the worst Sit command I've ever gotten… he thought painfully. I'll get that Kovu… I'll tare his head off the next time I see him… Inuyasha would go after Kagome now, but for some reason, that Sit command tired him out, and so he laid there, waiting for his energy to return. Damn you Kovu… this isn't over!

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Darkness surrounded Inuyasha by the time he awoke, fully energized. He jumped up, sniffing the air for Kagome's scent. Almost at once he found it, and followed it without haste. He was filled with jealousy and anger for Kovu, he wanted to tare his guts out. This was the day I was ganna tell Kagome I loved her, but that stupid demon wolf came from nowhere and stole her from me! I'll kill him for that…

He found Kovu's scent mixed with Kagome's, which nearly sent him over the edge with fury. He bolted faster, the scenes around him becoming a dark green and black blur. Just you wait, Kovu… I'm ganna tare your guts out…

He crashed through the thickets into a clear field. Kagome and Kovu's scents were so fresh here, so he would quickly find them. In the middle of the field, a tall lush tree hung it's branches low to the ground, it's leaves shushing the awaiting birds that wanted to sing their greeting to the not yet raising sun. Inu spotted something leaning against the trunk. He narrowed his eyes to see better, finding it was Kovu with his back to Inu. But he was leaning on something roughly, but Inu couldn't tell what it was. He ran toward Kovu to get a better look, but when he saw the black hair, he stopped dead in his tracks…

Kovu was pressing Kagome against the tree, their lips locked in a deep passionate kiss. Kagome's arms were wrapped around Kovu tightly, her whimpers touching Inuyasha's pricked white ears. Inu could see Kovu's hands on Kagome's waist, pulling them against his lower half.

Inuyasha was speechless, his jaw dropped and his eyes staring at them in horror. His hands shook, then suddenly balled up into tight fists, so tight that his nails sank into his skin. He clenched his teeth together, a snarl thundering in his throat. He pinned back his dog ears, narrowing his gold eyes at Kovu. You…BASTARD!

Kagome tore away from Kovu and looked at Inuyasha, gasping in pure shock. Kovu turned his head, spotting the pissed half demon. Without a word, Inuyasha lunged at Kovu, who pushed Kagome away and jumped back, dodging Inuyasha. The half dog demon roared in anger, Kovu hissing in return. The two beasts lunged at each other, their claws clashing and their jaws snapping. Inu snarled madly at Kovu, who roared back at him.

"You BASTARD!" Inu yelled. Kovu snorted. "I told you, if you ever laid a claw on Kagome, I'll KILL you!"

"I'd like to see you try, pup!" the demon wolf snapped back. Inuyasha snarled furiously and head butted Kovu, who let out a mere grunt. Kovu kicked Inu in the gut, forcing out all the air the half breed had in his lunges. The demon wolf through him across the field, snickering. Inuyasha easily landed and leaped at his enemy again, raking his side with his claws. Crimson blood spilled from his side, his shocked cry echoing in the half dog demon's ears, sending a shiver of satisfaction to run threw him. Kovu spun around, fury lighting up his only working eye and he ran toward Inu, jaws wide open and his long fangs growing out. The silver haired half breed smirked and snatched out his Tetsaiga, the blade hissing with just as much fury as it's owner felt. Kovu's eyes stretched wide as he caught eye of the blade and took a stopped suddenly. Inu's smirk grew and raised his sword.

"Goodbye, Kovu! WIND SCAR!"

"NOOOOOO!"

Inuyasha paused as Kagome leaped in front of Kovu, blocking his way. Inu snarled at her.

"Get out of the way!" he roared. Kagome shook her head.

"No Inuyasha. I'm sorry… but it isn't his fault!"

Inuyasha blinked, putting down the sword. "W-what?"

"I'm so sorry, Inuyasha… I know I shouldn't have kiss Kovu but…" She tore her eyes away. Inu felt his heart shatter. Kagome…

Kovu panted behind Kagome, watching her with emotionless eyes. Inu ignored the demon wolf and walked to Kagome, setting a hand on her cheek and forced her to look up at him.

"Do you… like Kovu more than me?" he asked. Kagome's eyes widened.

"No!… Inuyasha… I…I love you!"

Inu's heart rose and he dropped his sword. He smiled at her, then embraced her. "I..I love you too!"

Kagome smiled and snuggled against his chest, tears trickling down her face. "I'm so sorry Inuyasha… I'm so sorry I betrayed you…"

"It's ok Kagome… it's not your fault…its Ko…" Inuyasha looked up to yell at Kovu, but the wolf demon was gone. Kagome turned around and blinked.

"Where… did he go?"

Inuyasha looked up, spotting what looked to be a huge, bulky looking wolf with wide dragon like wings. It was silhouetted against the bright moon, but Inuyasha could see it's bright gold and red eye staring down at him. Inuyasha glared at him. You got lucky, Kovu. We'll meet again.. And when we do… I'll kill you…