Alrighty, my second chapter awaits! Enjoy! This is the last time I'm gonna say the disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA!! Get THAT through your thick skulls. .
Recap: "I've come to ask to join your pack," Kyushi said to Kouga.
Kouga looked at her with a raised brow. "And why would I do that?"
"Please! I beg of you, just put me on a trial basis. Us wolves aren't meant to be loners," she bowed. "I've been alone for most of my life. I've only protected myself, fed myself, and cared for myself. Well, besides Kana and Amaya." She pointed towards the two black wolves that were currently sniffing at Shippo and Inuyasha. "I wasn't able to protect anyone that was close to me, just my wolves and I. I want some sort of purpose in life, not just to fend for myself. Please," she kneeled down onto the ground and bowed her head.
Kouga looked over at her with his face pulled into a frown. "Why are you even asking me? And what's with all the formality?"
Kyushi raised her head. "Because you are the leader of your pack, I can smell it. The air of importance and superiority surrounds you," she touched her nose to enunciate her words. "'What's with the formality?' you ask. Well, I was brought up in a formal society. We always bowed, never spoke out, and mostly kept our mouths shut when an elder spoke. It was either that, or be sentenced to prison for treason." Kyushi felt the blood drying on her right arm. She longed to scratch it, but she kept still.
"Sounds like one hell of a dinner party," Inuyasha snorted. Everyone but Kouga and Kyushi nodded. Kouga kept a scrutinizing eye on Kyushi, contemplating whether or not he should give her a chance. Meanwhile, Kyushi had her head bowed again. She could sense Kouga staring at her with dagger-like eyes, boring holes into her skull. Finally, Kouga sighed.
"Fine, you will be put on a trial basis. In a few months, we shall determine when and if you could join my pack. In the mean time, drop the formalities. They give me a headache."
"Thank you very much, sir. I never quite caught your name, Mister….?" Kyushi asked. She got up onto her feet and held out a hand.
"The name's Kouga. And what did I say about formalities?" he shook her hand.
"Alright, Kouga," Kyushi smiled. They paused for a second, then quickly pulled away their hands.
"Um, yes, well," she coughed. She hid a blush as Kouga raised an eyebrow at her. "I am sorry to have caused you all trouble. Please allow me to make you all dinner for your troubles." Kyushi bowed low towards Inuyasha and the gang.
"Oh, you don't have to-" Kagome was interjected by Miroku.
"Of course we'll take the offer! Please, lead the way!" Sango hit him over the head.
"Miroku! That's rude! You don't have to do that. We'll be on our way back to our villages," Sango smiled politely.
"I insist! I may not be the best cook, but at least I can barbecue decently. I think…." Kyushi scratched the back of her head and laughed nervously.
"We might as well go, Kagome. She's gonna bug us until we do," said Inuyasha. He crossed his arms in annoyance.
"Oh, fine! We'll be delighted to come over and have dinner, Kyushi-san," said Kagome.
"Great! I haven't had guests over in years! What about you, Kouga? Will you be joining us?" asked Kyushi.
"Can't. I have to get back to my pack. You go ahead and….enjoy the mutt's company," Kouga sniffed. Inuyasha growled again, but was held back by Miroku and Shippo.
"Inuyasha, don't!" said Shippo, while trying to hold him back by one of his legs. Inuyasha kept on going forward, dragging the guys behind him.
"Oh, alright then! I guess I'll see you around then, Kouga," Kyushi said with a polite smile. Though inside she was yelling and holding him by his imaginary collar saying 'WHY THE HELL DO I EVEN BOTHER BEING NICE?!'
"Yeah... Anyways, I shall see you again, my dear Kagome…..and company. Goodbye!" said Kouga. He then ran off, leaving a dust trail behind him.
"Okay then! Well, shall we get going to my village?" Kyushi said, turning around to Kagome, Inuyasha, Shippo, Miroku, and Sango.
"Okay!"
"Yeah, sure."
"Yup!"
"Yes."
"Right!"
"Okay! Off we go, then!" With that, they walked into the forest behind them.
Ugh, I know, boring chapter. But I'm stuck! DX Suggestions are welcome! Please?