I started this a while ago. I've got 11 chapters so far (and that's including this one). And I was going to post them earlier but I never got around to it. Sorry about that. I hope you like it ;)
Kokoa's PoV
I sat down on a flat boulder that hung over a river bend, swinging my legs back and forth in the water. My twin brother, Kuro, sat cross-legged beside me with his eyes closed and arms crossed over his green chest-plate. It looked like he was meditating, thinking, or he fell asleep up-right. But I knew better. He was waiting patiently for me to decide to move on.
Ever since we had to live on our, Kuro would always follow me around. He would occasionally throw out suggestions on where to go or what direction to head, but he mostly just let me lead the way. He was just that nice to me. That was how much he cared for me. He wouldn't let anyone lay a finger on me, much less get close to me. He was just an over-protective brother. But I didn't mind. We didn't really meet very many people anyway. We were always on the move, traveling for many miles at a time. I doubt anyone would really try to be our friends anyway. We were wolf-demons. No human or demon alike would befriend us. But who knows, maybe there are some people out there that would be kind to us. Slim chance in that though.
I removed my gaze from my swinging legs to stare up at the sky. It was clear, not a cloud in the sky. The sun shone brightly overhead along with a cool breeze that made the hot day bearable. I took a deep breath in through my nose, taking in all of the forest scents. A slight prey scent blew in on the breeze and my stomach growled softly, demanding food soon. I blinked and glanced in Kuro's direction, wondering if he had heard. But like always, he did. He had opened one of his green eyes and was staring at me with a blank expression. I sighed and stood up, shaking the water from my bare feet. "Alright, let's go."
Kuro immediately got up and followed as I gracefully leaped across the small river. He landed beside me and I continued along the path that snaked away through the forest ahead. Soon enough, I was left alone. It didn't surprise me though. Kuro often left me for a bit to go hunting for our food while I continued on the journey, waiting for him to catch up. He could have just gone back to the river and gotten us both a few fish, but knowing him, he was heading in the opposite direction. For some reason, he never thinks things through before he goes and does something. But I guess that's why I'm the leader of the two of us. I was the one to think while he just acted on instinct or whatever he does. I shake my head as a small smile of amusement forms on my face.
I kept walking, my tail swishing slightly as I did, for about a mile – because I walk so damn fast – until a scent drifted towards me on the breeze. I stopped abruptly. It smelled of humans, demons, and even a half-demon. The scents were bunched together, suggesting that they were in a group. I blinked a few times. Humans and demons together? I've heard of humans and demons falling in love. But this group didn't smell like a couple. Out of curiosity, I leaped into a nearby tree and leaped from tree to tree, heading towards the direction of the scent. I knew Kuro was going to give me crap about going off course from where he had left me, but I didn't care at this moment. My curiosity was too strong for me to care about anything else as it led me to the source.
After about half a mile of leaping from tree to tree, I finally stopped in a large tree that stood on the side of another path. I put my hand on the trunk as I looked down on the path. My thoughts were correct. What I saw gave me even more curiosity, and I had enough curiosity to deal with already. Three humans, one that had green and white clothes on, a demon-slayer with her full set of armor on, and a monk, traveled with two small demons, a cat demon and a little cute fox-demon child, as well as a half-demon that smelled of dog. What an interesting sight to see. You never see that every day. And I mean literally.
The group walked along the path in silence, occasionally spewing small talk. I decided to follow them. Something interesting might happen if I follow them. And so I did. I followed them until they were close to a village. The sun began to set and, instead of seeking shelter in the village just down the hill, they set up camp in a clearing in the forest. I kneeled down on the branch and stared down at them. The half-demon sat cross-legged and his arms crossed in his sleeves with his sword sheath leaning on his shoulder, his eyes closed. Everyone else seemed to be busy helping setting up camp. Even the little fox-demon was helping gathering wood for a fire. I gave a small smile. The fox-child looked so cute! In my opinion anyway.
Suddenly, a soft thump made contact with the back of my head, making me stand up. It didn't hurt, but I still brought my hands up to hold my head and bent over slightly, turning to look at whoever hit me. There beside me, was none other than my twin brother, staring at me with a bit of annoyance. Oh shit. I forgot I had left him out in the forest to figure out where I had gone.
"Why didn't you wait for me before you went and dashed off on your own?" Kuro scolded lightly in a low voice, trying not to alert the group in the clearing.
I removed my hands from my head and stood up straight. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. But my curiosity got the better of me and before I knew it I was following them," I explained, gesturing with a hand to the clearing.
"Whatever. Just don't do it again." And now I noticed that he had come back empty-handed.
"You didn't catch anything?" I asked him. Did I mention that my brother was a terrible hunter?
Kuro shrugged slightly and then shook his head.
I sighed softly. I was the one that usually had to resort to hunting. Kuro would attempt to hunt, but he would normally come back empty-handed, leaving me to catch our food. I didn't mind though. He was more of the fighting type than a hunter. I turned back around and glanced down into the clearing.
The half-demon had stood up and was now staring into the tree we were hiding in. Everyone stopped to ask what he was looking at before following his gaze, noticing us in the tree.
I sighed once more, glancing over my shoulder at Kuro. "Aww, now my cover has been blown. Thanks, Kuro." I told him, the last part being sarcastic.
"Hey! I can smell you, you mangy wolves. Come out!"
I turned back around to see the half-demon yell. I couldn't help but feel a bit offended by his word choice of us, but I shrugged it off. I then leaped down from the tree and into the clearing. Kuro landed beside me, just as I waved my hand with a smile plastered on my face and my eyes closed. I opened my eyes again.
"What do you want?" The half-demon asked, placing a hand on the handle of his sword. He was ready to attack in case we did.
Kuro stepped protectively closer to me, but I ignored him. "We don't want any trouble. I was just curious when I happened to catch your scent."
"Oh yeah?" The dog-demon taunted.
"Inuyasha, don't be rude!" The girl in the green and white clothes scolded him. She then turned to us. "Don't mind him. Who are you anyway?"
"I'm Kokoa Tidashi. And this is my twin brother, Kuro." I gestured to Kuro, who was still standing protectively beside me.
"Twin brother?" The three humans asked in unison.
I nodded my head. "Yup! Don't mind him though; he can get very protective over me."
"So, where's your pack? I don't expect that you just decided to come on your own without any back up." The half-demon, who I suspect was Inuyasha, said matter-of-factly. It sounded like he was trying to make us get cocky or something.
"We don't have a pack…" I told them, dipping my head slightly so that my silver bangs shadowed my face. I felt Kuro place a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"What happened to them? Did they die or abandon you?" The girl asked.
"No, they wouldn't abandon us. They died in a war." I said nothing else. I didn't really want to speak of it. It would bring back too many painful memories. Kuro's hand squeezed my shoulder lightly.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. You must be lonely."
I shook my head. "No." I gave a small smile as I glanced at him from the corner of my green eyes. "I have my brother. And I'm grateful for that."
After a moment of silence, the girl spoke up again. "Oh, how rude of me. I'm Kagome." She smiled. "And this is Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kirara." She gestured to each one in turn.
As soon as his name was announced, Miroku came over quickly and held my hand in his. "Will you bear my child?"
I stared at him in mere shock before he was sent flying into a tree on the other side of the clearing. Kuro had kicked him and the force had sent Miroku flying. I glanced at Kuro. "Kuro!" I scolded softly. I was too stunned to do anything else, from Miroku's question and Kuro's reaction. Kuro was glaring daggers at the monk.
Miroku slowly stood up, leaning on his staff slightly, and rubbed the back of his head, smiling sheepishly. "Mooonk!" Sango, the demon-slayer, said with menace. It seemed like she burst into flames as she shot him down with her blazing eyes. Miroku was scared stiff, the edge of his mouth twitching.
Damn. Didn't know Miroku could have a "thing" for female demons too could ya? Lol idk. I just thought I'd make it interesting in the first chapter. But I promise you he won't ever do it again. And Kuro definitely made sure of that XD
Me: Nice job Kuro! *high fives*
Kuro: *shrugs* Nobody touches Kokoa without her say so.
Me: *coughs* You mean your say so?
Kuro: Yeah.
Me and Kokoa: *rolls eyes*
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