Chapter One- Kagome's Betrayal
Kagome POV
I was helping Sango clean the campsite after lunch. Miroku and Shippou were gathering fruits and herbs and Inuyasha had disappeared. "Hey, Kagome?" Sango asked, bending to pick up some paper. "Yes?" "Can you go get the others? I think we should get moving." I nodded and went to find them. I found Miroku and Shippou Gathering berries. "Hey gys, Sango thinks we should head off. Can you help me find Inuyasha?" I called. "Alright, let's drop these off first." Miroku said. I nodded.
After dropping the berries and herbs at the camp, we went to hunt down Inuyasha. "Kags, look." Shippou said, pointing at a pink barrier. "A barrier? Wait, that's Kikyo's barrier…" I said, frowning. I looked at Miroku. I break it and we silently trudge ahead. We heard loud moans, screams and growls coming from deeper within. We got to a large tree and I froze. Kikyo was there… and Inuyasha as well. He was pounding into her, with animalistic growls.
I clapped a hand over my mouth, staring. Tears welled in my eyes. Why? He said he loved me… was it all a lie? I'm so stupid! "What?" I said out loud, backing away. Inuyasha spun around, eyes wide. "K-Kagome? I… It's not what it looks like." He walked towards me, hands outstretched. I backed away faster. "No. Don't touch me!" I spun and ran back to the camp, Miroku and Shippou close behind, worried.
Sango looked up as I bashed through the bushes. "Kagome? What's wrong?" She stood as she saw my face." Sango. I need to go home. I don't want to stay here!" "But the wells destroyed. I stopped, falling to my knees. Miroku and Shippou crashed through and ran straight to me. "So what happened?" "Inuyasha was cheating on her with Kikyo… we saw." Sango gasped. "Oh, Kagome. I'm so sorry." She said. The tears were flowing faster now as I stood. "I need to be alone for a while." She nodded. I left, tripping over tree roots and bushes.
Kouga POV
I ran through the forest at full speed. I was headed towards the camp where Kagome and her friends were. I stopped as the smell of Kagome grew stronger. Does she know I'm here? I wondered. I hid as she came into view, crying. Why is she crying? I step in front of her and she bumps into me. She looks up through teary eyes. "Oh, I'm so- Kouga! What are you doing here?" She hiccups, wiping her eyes. "I was coming to visit you, but now, I need to know why you are crying. Was it that mutt?" I said, grabbing her shoulders, gently.
"I-it was Inuyasha…." She said, looking at the ground. "He ch-cheated on me w-with K-Kikyo." She started sobbing again. I wrapped her in my arms. "Don't worry, Kagome. I will protect you. You could come live with me and my pack, if you wish." This poor girl. That mutt face has hurt her too much. "Can I? I can't go home because he destroyed the well…" She looked up at me, eyes finally dry. "Of course, my love. I would be delighted to have you with me." She pulled back slightly. "Can we bring Shippou? He's like a son to me.." I nodded and her face lit up. "Come, we need to get your things." "And tell everyone… and face Inuyasha…" I growled at the mutt's name.
We headed back to the camp, Kagome holding my hand. I was smiling happily. I have my woman. My intended mate. We got to the camp and everyone looked at us. "Oh, Kags, how are you?" the demon slayer asked, smiling. "I'm OK now… I ran into Kouga…" she hesitated. "And he offered for me to live with him and his pack. Shippou too." "That's wonderful. I know he will make you happy." She said. I beamed with pride.
"So, Shippou, would you like to come with us?" "Really, mamma? Can I?" "Of course." He jumped in the air, happy. "Yay." Kagome giggled. "So, you're just gonna leave, wench?" Inuyasha snarled. I don't like how he calls her wench.. I growled, grabbing Kagome around her waist and pulling her protectively to my chest. "Shut up, mutt." "Make me, stupid dog." "Stop it!" Kagome yelled. "God! You two are like little children!" She pushed away from me, angrily and started packing her bag.
Damn it. I walk over to her and kneel down to her level. "I'm sorry Kagome. Are you mad at me?" I said softly. She sighed. "No. I'm just hurt and angry at him and upset and I'm taking it out on everyone. I'm sorry." I rubbed her back soothingly. "You have nothing to be sorry about, Kagome. You have every right to be angry and upset after what he did." She turned with a sad smile on her face. "Thanks, kouga." She hugged me before turning back to pack some more.
After a few moments she stood, the heavy looking bag on her shoulders. "Here, I can carry it if you want." I held out my hand. She handed the bag to me gratefully "I would like to say goodbye to everyone." She said. I nodded. She went over to Sango firs. "Goodbye. We will visit soon, OK?" I heard her say. She still wants to visit them? I think. I will let her on a few conditions… She hugged the monk next. "Good bye, Miroku. Stop the womanizing, please?" He smiled at her and nodded.
She turned to Inuyasha. "Goodbye… Inuyasha. Have fun with your new mate, I guess.." she looked at her feet. "Come, Kagome, it is nearly dark. I would like to find shelter before then. It smells like it's going to rain." I said. "OK." She came to me and Shippou crawled up on her shoulder, a small sack in his hands. I took her hand and led her away. She turned back and waved to her friends.
The trip back would be a long one, as I am very far from the pack.
