Forever Yours

Chapter One: On The Run

Running. That's all she had been doing.

Two days prior her whole world had been turned upside down. Sure, her parents had been pestering her for years to find a mate and settle down but Kagome had never taken them seriously. She figured if and when it was meant to happen, Kagome would find that special someone and that would be that.

Never in a million years did she think her parents were serious with their demands.

Apparently, she was wrong.

Unexpectedly, her mother and father had come to her and informed her that they had worked out an agreement with the wolf tribe of the North. That's when Kagome felt her heart sink into her stomach.

A betrothal.

Just the mere thought made her want to vomit. It wasn't so much the betrothal itself that made Kagome sick, is was the thought of being stuck with someone for the rest of her life that she didn't even love. That idea alone upset the young inu-youkai Lady.

Apparently at her age, (250 years to be exact) she should have been married by now and borne one, if not several pups. The fact that she had not, seemed to shame and anger her parents in a manner that forced them to act on their own.

They had known she wouldn't take to kindly to the situation, but had believed that in time she'd grow used to the idea. How wrong they were.

After getting her affairs in order, and saying a quick farewell to her younger brother, Kagome was on the run.

She had hoped to make a quick escape and sneak away undetected, but, proving just how unlucky she was, someone must have tipped her parents off to her plans…

Kagome had gotten a decent head start, but the guards her parents had sent after her were trained trackers and very good at what they did. That couple hours of leeway she thought she had, was quickly dwindling into nothing.

Her sensitive hearing picked up the sounds of twigs snapping far too close for comfort, followed by barks and howls. Shit. They were already a lot closer then Kagome would have liked, and apparently picked up on her scent trail.

If Kagome didn't do something quickly, she knew they'd catch up to her very soon. She picked up her speed, hoping to gain enough time to work something out, and elude the trackers.

When the hoots and howls of the dogs hot on her trail died down, Kagome allowed herself a moment to rest and gather her thoughts, leaning her back against the massive bark of some random tree

She kept her senses on high alert, listening for any sound that may signal that she had been found again. There was no way she as going to let them bring her back home.

Not yet, not until she figured out what she was going to do to get out of this silly arrangement.

Kagome didn't understand why it was so important that she find a mate, at what she believed was so young an age. Yes, her mother and father had had a successful arranged marriage, but who's to say that their daughter would be just as lucky?

Kagome was repulsed by the idea, to put it bluntly. The man they had chosen was hardly a bad choice, that wasn't the problem at all—even if his scent was slightly repulsive.

Kouga, the wolf prince of the North, was the last person on her list she'd ever willingly marry. Sure he was sweet, and had no problem expressing his affection for her, but Kagome knew he'd drive her insane before she'd ever feel anything remotely close to love for him. He was far too possessive and arrogant for her liking.

Now that her breathing had calmed, the young inu-youkai allowed herself a moment to take in all that was around her. Picking up the sound of a running stream near by, Kagome decided to check it out before she was on her way once more.

She had only gone a few paces when she saw him. He was the most handsome male she had ever seen. Kagome didn't know who he was, but she found herself becoming mesmerized by him.

He was bathing in the stream, unaware of her unwavering gaze, taking in his every detail.

The blowing breeze blew his scent to her, and what a wonderful scent it was. He too, was an inu-youkai, though only half—a fact that didn't bother Kagome at all.

She had been raised to love all walks of life, and even had a few hanyou relatives. The openness of her family had often caused conflict between other kingdoms, but her family had enough power that nothing ever came of it.

Kagome rested against the nearest tree, watching him without shame. She grew envious of the beads of water that trickled across his form, through the dips and cuts of his muscles in his arms… in his chest… She didn't need her exceptional sight to see how strong of a male he was… how strong of a mate he'd be…

As she continued to watch him, movement atop his head caught her attention. Almost barely visible in the silver mess of his hair where two white dog-ears. It was so unexpected, and so adorable that the young inu female could not contain the giggle that escaped her lips.

She quickly covered her mouth and silenced herself, though it was too late. He had heard her.

Unfortunately, Kagome had no more time than that to dwell on it as the howling of the trackers alerted her to the fact that they had once again caught her scent.

She cast one last glance at where the unknown male had been, only to find him gone.

Kagome didn't understand the distress that ran through her at his absence but she couldn't allow herself to worry about it now. She was off yet again, determined not to allow herself to be captured.

The young inu royalty had only gone a few paces when she collided with something solid.

"Oof!" The impact caused her to knock both herself, and the body she had run into onto the ground.

"Wench!" It screeched in her ear, sending unexplained shivers down her spine, "What are you doing not watching where you are going?"

"Uh…" Kagome blinked several times until her blue eyes refocused on the golden ones glaring at her. "Sorry?"

She found herself flustered and unable to think as she came to realize just how intimate a position they were in. Here she was lying on top the male she had been ogling only seconds before. And from the position of her hand on his chest, he sure was a well-built male, a fact that sent heat soaring through her body.

The grin that now spread across this male's face let her know that he was more than aware of the effect he was having on her. In that instant he flipped them over so he was now in the more dominant position.

Kagome's eyes widened, but she never looked away from the golden ones above her. She wasn't going to deny that she wasn't turned on and quickly decided that this male was far more appealing that then option that awaited her at home. With his body pressed so intimately against hers, an idea formed in her mind. If her parents wanted a mate, she'd get one. But it would be on her own terms, not theirs.

"Sorry? That's all you have to say to me? You have the ignorance to watch me bathe, and then try to run away, Wench? Why were you in such a hurry?" He asked her. His strong hands held her arms, barred her from movement and escape. Not that she wanted to.

"Wench? I have a name!" She snapped angrily, momentarily forgetting all feelings of lust. "Ka-go-me!"

"Well, Ka-go-me," he retorted, bringing his face closer to her own, "what's the deal?"

It was clear his patience was running thin. Kagome grinned. Instead of answering his question she turned her head to the side, bearing her throat to him. She watched his reaction out of the corner of her eyes and only grew more excited as his eyes widened and pupils dilated.

Such an action was a sign of submission and only done for very few reasons. Only used between mates or potential mates, it held much significance and meaning. It was an offering of herself to the male she chose.

If he accepted….

Kagome didn't have to wait long. Mere seconds later his nose was buried into her neck; offering nuzzles and licks with a few nips in-between. She gasped at the contact and thrust forward her hips, grinding her heat against his.

He growled in approval as he continued his attentions on her exposed neck. Both knew what this would lead to.

Suddenly things came to a halt, as the hanyou leaned up enough to look into her eyes. There, Kagome saw uncertainty hidden in their auburn depths.

"Are you sure about this?" His voice was gruff, but Kagome could see right through his attempt to hide his discomfort. "I am a hanyou after all."

Kagome smiled, and gazed up at him through half lidded eyes. Instead of answering, she thrust forward her hips up to meet his yet again.

He gasped at the contact; at the pure pleasure she seemed to bring him in that simple act. His lips met hers in a fiery frenzy, as if he to make sure she wasn't going to change her mind. When she returned his passion with her own, all doubt left him.

Their combined scents of arousal were sending Kagome's nerve endings on fire. Unlike Kouga's scent, she reveled and loved the scent of this male above her. She could get lost in it. Scent was important with Inu youkai. You could tell a lot about a person and such things were very informative and a key part in selecting a mate. A fact her parents seemed to forget when attempting to force her into a partnership with Kouga.

Which reminded her—she was on the run!

Kagome broke the heated kiss to gaze up into this male's eyes one more time. He seemed to sense the slight hesitancy, immediately taking it the wrong way.

"Change your mind?" He asked, his gruff nature suddenly resurfacing.

"No!" Kagome spoke quickly, not wanting him to get the wrong idea. "It's just that... Shouldn't we take this somewhere else? And I think I should at least know your name."

"That's right. You were on the run before you started to seduce me." Kagome began to sputter, but the hanyou ignored her with an air of arrogance that both angered her and turned her on even more. "The name's InuYasha."

Reluctantly, he climbed off her and helped her to her feet. InuYasha looked like he would have said more, were it not for the troupe of youkai that took that moment to burst through the trees.

Immediately, Kagome felt herself shoved behind the hanyou protectively. She clung to him feeling the need to be as close to him as possible. All she wanted was to hide from the men who wanted to take her away.

"Hand over the Lady, Hanyou, and we promise not to cause you any harm." The one InuYasha assumed was the leader spoke. His hand was resting on his sword, awaiting a response.

"Nah. I don't think so. I think I'm gonna keep her for a while." InuYasha responded boldly.

Apparently, that was the wrong answer, as both parties charged.

Seconds later, Kagome could only stare blankly at the hanyou standing before her triumphantly, surrounded by four unconscious trackers.

"Now, where were we?" was all he said before his lips descended upon hers once more.


I want to apologize for taking so long to post this fic I promised to have out weeks ago… -_- A lot of things happened and I got busy and caught up in it all. I came home from school for the summer, and picked up a babysitting job, and had several doctors appointments—just routine check ups!—and then last week was my birthday, (I'm so old…) and two days later was my brother's bday… I'm the oldest of three, and we are all close in age… my poor mother. But anyway, I finally found enough free time to edit and post!

I hope you like it! Also, please go and check out the other story I just posted as well, Love and Business. It's a sequel to my first fic, PPL. It's an unplanned surprise I hope those who read PPL will like!

Please review!