Unwilling

By ShadowYoukai87

Disclaimer: InuYasha and all its characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi.

Chapter 2

Things weren't going according to plan.

Her plan had been simple. A)convince Koga she had no interest in being his mate, B)tell him her family needed to approve marriages, C)make sure he can't get to family because well doesn't work for anyone but her and InuYasha. How was she to know it would let him through because of his jewel shards? How was she to know her brother would take to the wolf faster than he did InuYasha? HOW WAS SHE TO KNOW HER GRANDFATHER AND MOTHER WOULD BE DRAWN IN BY HIS SUPPOSED SWEET NATURE?!?!

"Really, dear, I don't know why you never mentioned Koga," her mother said sweetly, "He's such a sweet boy and seems to like you quite a bit. I can't see what's wrong with him."

"He's a possessive, stubborn, OBLIVIOUS and crazy canine demon!!"

"Who? Koga or InuYasha?"

"KOGA!!!"

"So why is it bad that he is and good that InuYasha is?"

"You don't understand!! I..." she paused and lowered her voice, "I like InuYasha, not Koga."

"What does that matter dear?"

She fell down anime style. "KOGA WANTS ME AS HIS MATE AND HAS GONE AGAINST DEMON PROTOCOL IN MARKING ME WHILE UNCONSCIOUS!!! AND I DON'T WANT TO BE HIS MATE!!!!"

"Dear, there's nothing you can do about it. Koga's your mate, and we adore him. Who wants ears when my grandchildren can have ears and TAILS!!"

"You hear that, my mate?" asked Koga from beside her, suddenly pulling her to her room, "Let's get your mother those grandchildren. I think we'll call the boy Innochi and the girl...what do you think of Tina?"

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"

"What's wrong Sis?"

"'Nother bad dream Sis?"

"You okay Kagome?"

She opened her eyes and was greeted with the sight of Ginta, Hakkaku and Shippo, crowded around her sleeping bag, and the trees and open sky behind them. They were still in the feudal era, Koga had yet to meet her family, and had yet to suggest children's names.

"I'm fine boys," she replied, "Just a bad dream." She realized her 'mate' was missing, along with InuYasha. "Where are those two? Don't tell me they went off 'hunting' again?"

"Sure did, Sis. They were really in the mood for it this morning," replied Ginta grinning.

"The only things they're 'hunting' are each other," she sighed as she got up and stretched. "I wonder how badly injured they'll be this time..."

"Don't you mean InuYasha?" asked Hakkaku, "You've always fussed over him more, and lately it's been even worse."

"Yeah, Sis," agreed Ginta, "Lately, you've been ignoring Koga and spending all your time with InuYasha. I must confess, Koga's thinking of pulling a tighter leash on you. It's not right for the female to be so insolent."

"Yeah," agreed Shippo, "My Mama always obeyed my Papa."

"I'm just human," she replied matter-of-factly, "He's probably going easy on me. Besides, he's not my mate."

"Not this again," came a voice from behind her before her hair was being pulled backwards a few feet. "You are my mate, you stupid woman! I'm just doing this formality for you because you said we need to, but it doesn't matter! We are mates be youkai tradition!!"

"Get your hands off her wolf!!"

"Screw off, dog turd. You can't tell me how to treat my mate!"

"SHE AIN'T YOUR MATE!!!! YOU MARKED HER WITHOUT HER PERMISSION!!!"

"I'm a wolf, mutt, not a dog" Koga replied, "Unlike you condescending house pets, we wolves don't need the acceptance of the female. I've been nice enough, letting you drag her all over the place and putting her in danger. You're lucky I haven't killed you for putting her in danger yet."

"Like you could kill him," Kagome mumbled, just loud enough for everyone to hear. She knew it was a big 'no no' to insult one's mate like that in public. She was just showing how much of a handful she could be. However, she hadn't expected Koga to hit her, even if it wasn't that hard; just enough to let her know who was the boss, and that the boss could kill her. InuYasha's growl was only to be expected, as was his seizing her away from the one who had hurt her and hiding her under his ample sleeves. The only problem was Koga would not relinquish his hold on her hair.

"You're acting like she was your mate, mutt," Koga sneered, finally loosening his hold on her hair. "But, she's not yours, Inu korro, she's mine."

"Dammit, I'm not ANYBODY'S!" she exclaimed, rubbing her aching scalp. Why was she getting the sense of deja vu? Oh yeah, this had been the same for the past week. Well, almost. Koga making the comment about InuYasha was new, not that she minded. She'd rather be mated to InuYasha than Koga. Hell, she'd rather be mated to Sesshoumaru than Koga, or even Jaken, or even the ever annoying and naive Hojo. Anyone would be better than Koga, except Naraku. She drew the line there. "Can't you just forget about this Koga? Please?"

"Sorry mate. No deal. Ever."

"Breakfast!" called Miroku from behind the bushes separating the two parts of the camp. There was a slow response from the group before Koga fully released her hair and stalked away, followed by his fellow wolves, Ginta and Hakkaku, and Shippo, leaving her and InuYasha alone for the first time in a week.

"You know," InuYasha smirked finally, "If you'd just let me kill him, this'll be over and you'd be free from him."

"I know," she replied downcastly, "I just...don't like using you like that. You already save me all the time-"

"So what's so different about now?" he demanded curtly, "You want to be stuck with him for the rest of your unnaturally long life?"

"No! I just think there has to be another way."

"You're too idealistic."

"So?"

He sighed and released her before walking to the dividing bush. "Kagome, if he goes too far, I will kill him. I won't let your stubbornness take you from your responsibilities as a protector of the Shikon no Tama," he paused and lowered his voice, "or me. And I'll do it with or without your permission. Do I make myself clear?"

She smiled and put a hand on his shoulder. "Crystal."

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It was nearly nightfall when Kaede's village came into view and he couldn't feel worse. Tomorrow, they'd go to Kagome's time and Koga would receive blessings for his mating her, then what could he do? Koga would steal her away and then...well, he didn't want to think about that. When her family approved of Koga, there would be nothing he could do. He didn't see why he couldn't just kill Koga. A duel was honourable and, once he killed the wolf, he'd be able to get Kagome as his own mate, not that he really wanted at her as his mate...much...not too much, at least.

"InuYasha?"

He half jumped out of his skin before he saw it was just Kagome. "What?"

"Do me a favour?" she asked sweetly.

"What?"

"Go to the well and tell the people on the other side what's going on. Please?" There was something about her eyes in the light of the setting sun...

"Whatever."

She smiled wide enough for the stars to fit in her mouth. "Thank you."

He looked at the dark bruise on the side of her face. "Want me to explain that too?"

"If you don't mind."

"No problem," he smirked as Koga walked behind her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"If you wanted something, Kagome, you just needed to tell me."

"This is InuYasha's forest," she replied smoothly, "He can get things done faster here. Besides, I'm sure you wouldn't want him wandering all over your land."

Koga snorted and pulled her away. She didn't even try to resist this time. Since that morning, Koga had been less than concerned about disciplining her, even if it earned some rather nasty punches, most of which weren't seen coming.

They arrived at the village just as the last rays of the sun fell behind the horizon. Kaede was nice enough to treat them to dinner, even if it still had bits of ramen added for him. After the meal, InuYasha went out to 'sleep on the roof' before he darted off to the forest and down the well.

When he arrived in Kagome's time, he went to the front door and knocked, as he had seen Kagome's friends do time after time. Souta answered it and he was lead to her mother and grandfather. Once seated, and treated to another container of ramen, he got down to business.

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Yea! one more chapter done!! I want to thank every who has reviewed, lovers quarrel and Imomen. Thank you!! And for those of you who have read this, I'd greatly appreciate it if you review. I accept flames aswell and will try to think of them when I write. I know I'm not perfect. Anyways, R&R!!