Here we go another chappie.
Chapter three
Kouga was running back sensing the danger and the need to be near his mate. He had a few things to check on with the pack and then head back his loving mate was now continuously at the palace of her birth. She was needed and the family was splitting and Rei was getting touchy. He missed his siblings and was to full of pride to admit it. He knew soon the fighting would start.
Kouga was about a few miles away and the palace was in sight. He would soon be in his Sekaru's arms. He knew she would be glad to see him plus all the pups they had together. His loving mate and children all brought him joy. As soon as he was in the gates of the surrounding city he slowed down and continued to run. He would be in the castle gates. When he reached the gates he would be tackled. Walking in the gates and as predicted was pounced on by all their pups.
"PAPA!!!!!" Yelled all four and he smiled. He loved his pups and they him. He laughed and walked with them all to their mother and she smiled. Kissing her he walked with his family in. His eldest was so much like him he wanted to laugh. He had the hair and personality with a speed unmatched except by his grandpa. Kouga had his arm around her waist. They were madly in love. He knew it as well.
"Kouga the fighting will begin soon. I will be there and you must make sure the pups are safe especially your heir. I know you don't like the idea of me fighting but I need to." Kouga nodded. He had bad news for Rei and the Inu family. Most of his pack had decided to betray the Inu Youkai Family. Now she also had found out more and would inform the whole family that needed to know why Tenmaro was to betray the family and go to Naru and Sanomaru would fight him. Both would kill each other.
As they reached the main hall they saw the young Lord of the West and his mate in their seats. He bowed and Rei nodded.
"What news have you Lord Kouga?" Said the Lord. Rei wanted to say Kouga but in the role of Lord he couldn't.
"Bad news Lord Rei-Inu most of my pack and lands have turned on you. They are revolting and will fight at Naru's side. I apologize my lord." Rei nodded and knew Kouga had tried and Sekaru was with her mate but in the presence of her brother was not allowed to comfort her mate unless given the okay. After being dismissed they went to the gardens where Kagome, Sango, Sesshoumaru, and Inu Yasha were and the pups were. She smiled and Kouga held her but his aura gave him away.
"Kouga tell us what's wrong?" said Kagome and he sighed.
"Most of my people are against us and that makes things harder on Rei." He said and Sesshoumaru sighed as well but nodded. He knew that they could happen. But this only meant the fight was more of a challenge. That was fine with him. Sesshoumaru was quite pleased to hear this but understood Kouga's mood. Rei tended to take the weight on his shoulders too easy. Kentaru helped to ease some off but not all. Rei would indeed take this as his fault till Rika got back.
Rika
They Young Lady of the East was currently walking the palace and was well aware of the council following her and saying they should follow Naru but she would not have it. Saying she should cave and have him. But that was impossible for her to love that bastard. He made her skin crawl and that was not right. He fucked anything that walked and had a place to put his dick. She was sickened by the guy. Her mate on the other hand was all she needed.
Her lord made her happy and that was all she wanted. He could make her laugh cry and smile. Also her pups did wonders for her and that was her family. Rika was currently getting ready to see the rest of her family. She would be leaving for the west soon and that made her glade. She hadn't seen her brother in a long time. Rei would be happy and probably see reason since he was going depressed.
"Ryuten are the children all set?" she asked and received a prompt response.
"No they are not for they won't settle down and the servants hadn't had the chance to pack them recently." Said the tired dragon. The children were half dragon half dog and full demon and full of energy.
Rika was trying to leave before they were forced to deal with Naru. He made moves at her constantly. She was furious and wanted to kill him now.
Sesshoumaru
He had found his children to be fine his mate and he had no more after Midori and he was fine with that. The little priestess was all they needed. Her pure energy drove him nuts. She rivaled Inukai in strength and that was saying something. He smiled at the family arriving. Inukai and Kagura and so on they had a village with them. He was glade to see most made it okay. Inukai looked worried though and that could be a bad thing. Rika had yet to show and she hated dealing with Naru before leaving.
Kagome sensing her mates distress came and held him. She knew the problem. Inukai did have bad news. Rika was on her way but the children had made the journey a headache. Rika would be late for the bastard had shown early and that frustrated the girl too much. Then the pups would settle. Naru was making his desire known. Sesshoumaru hated that Rika had to deal with the male and not have backup. But that was the way of things.
"No worries she will be here soon my love." Said Kagome to her mate of so many years now. She was happy but still could read him like a book. He got upset over that a lot and couldn't help but wonder sometimes how she could do that to him. She kissed him and sat in his lap.
"I know but I worry sometimes. I still am her father and know how she hates that bastard. That much I am certain of." He said and smiled at the girl in his sight. His loving mate. Though they had stopped making pups he never tired of being with her or in her. He would pick times that they could and stopped the sudden ones like in his study. Though that one they loved doing still.
"Don't worry so much her mate and pups are with her." Said Kagome. He knew she was right. She generally was. The dragon Rika mated was as possessive as they come and never let the bastard hurt her. Hell he had for some time hated Sesshoumaru for neglecting his daughter for the other two but then got over after Sesshoumaru received his punishment from Rei. Now they were all on good terms now. Rika was in good hands.
After talking for a bit more they had left for a stroll around the block and ended up finding a place to relax for a bit. Though where before they normally could stop touching each other they now simply enjoyed the others company.
They never had the time because they always loved to be in more intimate setting and mating now they simple were with each other.
Kentaru
He knew of his mates need for his siblings as well as his fathers need to be with Sekaru his sister-in-law as well as his step mother. Rei may be his mate but his father loved Sekaru. What a family. He knew of the dangerous prey they were soon to face. He heard the stories from their parents of when Naraku was around originally. Now they would face the new version. The bastard would be more powerful but the down side was that this version was more dangerous and more sinister then the first and Inukai would be needed to stop him.
He watched as the young ones played in the garden and smiled his pups were so adorable. He loved them so much and couldn't live if they were ever hurt. It was the same with his mate. He heard his mate was in the throne room though he should be there he was male and was not allowed. He may be the mate but a queen was needed. He was a lord as well.
His mate was in a bad mood recently. He was in one as well because of that. He heard a crash and a bang and knew a servant had angered Rei and now there was chaos. Asking the guard to watch the pups he ran to his mate. Rei was almost to the breaking point when Kentaru got there. Hew ran to his mate and held him by the waist and calmed him.
"Rei its me calm down love please the pups will get scared and you scare me." Said the wolf and Rei calmed his mate was there and was calming to him.
"Mate." Was all the young Lord said and turned in his mates arms. He nuzzled the guy's neck and sighed.
"Yes mate I am here" He signaled for all to stay away. He knew at any moment he could snap.
He kissed the males neck on the mark and Rei was normal. He calmed and relaxed.
"Thanks my mate I appreciate that." He said and walked with Kentaru. He was relaxing and by the time they reached the gardens he was able to not scare his children the kids. He smiled as he was tackled and he played with them all.
"Well I take more bad news." Said the wolf demon he knew that news had reached his mate that was not that good.
"Yea some of the people are going with the bastard that we want to kill and will willingly die for him." He groaned. He was furious that his people would betray him like that and he was not going to take it out on his pups. He was too proud to do that. He had gotten after his father for ignoring them and then taking out his problems on the ones he didn't want that for his pups.
"Rei you need to relax we will make it. Don't worry." Said the wolf as he held his mate and watched the kids. He knew his mate would be worried for some time.
As the night went on Kentaru noticed the palace fill like it once was and smiled all the family would be together once again. His mate could finally calm down and relax.
Sanomaru
He couldn't believe he was back here. He had left for more space and now he was back. Due to the need for all the children and the adults for the up coming war. He couldn't help but feel out of place at that place now. His whole family had moved on and so had he but his life kept him busy. His kids have him on his feet all the time. He was proud of his family but now look the others had small families and they were all still happy.
His mate Okaimi had been the best female he met. But she died after their last litter of pups and now he was alone. Naru had killed her. He was more then hurt when it happened. He was furious. Now he was alone and found no comfort in other women. Plus not many around now. He spent most of his time with the children. He may never find another but from what he understood it didn't matter. He would be one of the two to die.
I will be with you soon my mate. He thought and watched the others. He really didn't fit in anymore. They all were happy and had no idea he lost his mate. Rei was the first to notice though.
"Cousin where is Okaimi." He looked down and growled.
"Naru killed her. I lost her to the bastard. Now I raise the pups alone." They all gasped. His markings went green. His fury apparent. Sango comforted her pup.
"I am so sorry to here that son." She said and hugged her son. Inu Yasha growled and then calmed. He knew that wouldn't help. He walked to his son and hugged him.
They all talked and made the boy feel like he was home again the pups having a good time at the palace. He still felt alone though. He watched them and stayed with the group. He noticed a few servants blushing at him. He had matured well. He had muscles all over and a nice tan. Plus he smelled of the forest. He with the silvery black hair. It was down to his waist and made his eyes shine.
His nose picked up the scent of arousal all around him but the auras said only power and sex fueled most of them and he wanted a mother for his children. He growled at them and continued to keep an eye on his pups. His father walking in and seeing his behavior smirked and walked up.
"So you are mom and dad now huh?" Sanomaru nodded and sighed at the thought. He was now two roles not one. He needed another mate before he died for the pups. He would not leave them alone.
"I wish I could find a female that would take in my children." He said but knew it impossible. He watched as they played with their cousins. He laughed as they overpowered them. He was lonely though and hurt. But he never noticed the servant that smiled at the pups. She loved them and was their care taker for their stay. She was wanting to mother her own but was not given the chance to for her mother made stay virgin for the lord Rei. Now she only wanted to be loved.
She approached the garden and smiled at the pups. She was told to keep them happy so she brought treats to them and laughed.
"Children I have brought you all snacks." She said and set the tray on a rock. Sanomaru watched the children swarm to her.
"Hey Kylie what is going on you seem distant today?" Said on of Inukai's pups.
"I have something on my mind." She said and smiled to them.
"What is it?" Asked the eldest of Sanomaru's pups.
"I have found someone to give my heart but Know I never can for he is of higher status then I." She said and knew Sanomaru had heard blushing. She grabbed the empty tray and carried it away from the garden. She did it with out looking at the lords. Once at the safety of the servants hall she dropped the tray in the kitchen and headed to the rooms to clean.
"Who were you talking about Kylie?" Asked Kagome running into her. She smiled,
"Lord Sanomaru milady. I wish I could be his mate but know I cannot." Kagome laughed.
"Is it any more possible for a Demon and a Priestess to mate but look at me and Sesshoumaru." She said and gave her the okay. "Win his heart." Was all she said and left.
Kagura
She had last night had her mate for the first time in a while. She was aroused by him but let him have his fun. She was happy. They stopped having pups though the sex didn't. She loved that part. He was currently with his uncle and family she was with the pups.
She was having a nice chat with the other mates and girls of the over crowed palace. She hated the crowd though. She missed Kagome and the other women though. Kagome and her got along now. She was happy with Inukai. She loved the boy.
Her and Kagome loved to talk. After she mated Inukai they could hang out. She and Kagome had become fast friends and they could talk for hours. But right now the Lady was in a meeting and handling some affairs. She watched the children play. The pups were playing tag and chasing each other. Kagura felt the women of the castle approaching and knew most still didn't trust her. She sighed. Then felt her mate coming to save her from the anger of the females.
"Kagura Mother would like to see you. Come children." Said the male. He knew her hatred of the glares and nasty comments. He sensed her need for saving and walked into the garden. He also knew she would kill for less then that. He was well aware of her desire to be liked. He held her and kissed her then glared at the servants. He hated the way they treated her for being used. They stood down. He would talk to the parents to help him.
"Mate were you just saying that to save me?" He nodded and they headed for there favorite spot the wall.
Kagome
She was concerned for the others Sekaru had informed her that they were in for a fight when the day came and Naru would begin the war. Though she didn't mind the people would they had to stop him somehow. Currently she was in the study with the men hearing the concerns that the battle would be pointless. But they all knew differently. It was for the people as well as themselves. She hated that they had to argue over it.
"Look boys here is the full of it. We need to fight otherwise we all die makes sense good now go away I am getting a headache." She yelled then went back to the paper work she was working. She felt her mate approach her and shook her head knowing he was not the one to do this it was the dam council.
"Sesshy I don't want to fight anymore then them but I know we have to." She said and leaned on him. He felt her tension and was the same as here couldn't believe the council was going to give in to the bastard. He was furious. Want to kill them he had told Rei this would happen. The council would want to avoid a fight and then hand over the girls the bastard wanted so the council would need to be killed or locked up for the extent of the war.
"I know I don't like it anymore then you do mate. But they had a point we shouldn't have to but they have no idea what they ask of us. Now they will Rei will hang them or lock them up. That way they have no say." He said and she relaxed. He then kissed her neck and held her. She calmed down shortly after that.
They walked around the palace and were hand in hand running into Kagura and Inukai. They spoke of the problems and the situation with Kagura and the servants of the palace. Kagome growled and then called to Rei. He would handle it.
"I am so sorry you have to deal with it Kagura. Hey I have an idea." She called all servants to the garden.
"Okay you all listen up. I have heard some news I am not to happy about so now you will be put straight. If any of you wish to state a problem with Kagura state it now for if we hear any more about you verbally attacking her you will be killed." She said and they all gasped. They didn't know what to do.
Kagura was shocked but then smiled. Kagome was treating her like family and that made her happy.
After they all said there bit they left and headed for the dinning room. Dinner was served and they all had a good laugh about old times. Kagome was well into the conversations. Sesshoumaru was happy to see her like this and then watched her talk about the days Inu and her friends wondered the lands to find the shards. Kagura filling in the gaps. Now they were all tired and Kagome wanted to sleep but knew that she wouldn't due to the need to finish some of the work she was doing earlier.
She had the work at the table in the room and was signing and stamping when the work was removed from in front of her by her mate. He smiled and put out of reach of her and then kissed her.
"You used to get made at me for doing this now it is time for payback my love." Sesshoumaru said and put the paper work away.
"You win okay I will come to bed and then finish it in the morning but you are helping then." He nodded and the former lord and lady went to bed for some much needed sleep. They had been working nights on end but Kagome now liked to avoid sleep due to the nightmares. But her nights were different form her son Rei's.
Rei
He was wandering the halls again he had the experience again. Where he heard the voice of his mate ask him to wake while he was but it was different. It sounded as if he was right there and Kentaru was not there. He was worried he was going insane due to the lack of sleep or the need to relax. But neither would happen soon to him. He was certain his life was not going to take the peaceful turn for a while. He had a male for a mate. Though he loved Kentaru he was certain the council still hated the idea of a male mate for their lord.
"I need some sleep." He said and headed to bed never noticing the eyes watching from a distance on the wall. The eyes of Inukai staying up for the night.
Inukai loved His Cousin Rei the most because of his desire for difference and being welcomed. He made change when needed. He was certain Rei would be a key in this fight. To help them not lose anyone. Rei was the one to make the decision on the war he was certain of that. Rei was an enigma and one that was hard to figure out. He would wander aimlessly for hours and never settle till he needs to or is lost.
Rei walked into his room and settle for bed then realized he was alone in his room Kentaru had left with his father to the Wolf's den for the night to get something's and would not return till morning. He knew something would happen and Kentaru would change though. He felt it coming. He would lose his mate for life. This was going to happen he cried himself to sleep hoping nothing would. But he was going to be shocked.
Kouga
He ran with Kentaru out of the place and bolted for the palace. The loyal wolves behind them and Hakkaku was one of them. He needed them all to make It back in one piece his mate would kill him if he didn't Kentaru was not the same though seeing so many people attack due to one thing was not right. He knew that this may change the relationship with Rei in a way that would destroy all they have worked for.
He sighed and prayed that they could still love each other after this. His former pack had attacked ruthlessly and Kentaru snapped and killed many. He couldn't believe the boy but then realized the pack had threatened hi children and that was a big wrong move. He watched as his son killed in anger and was merciless. This boy had changed and now Rei would see it. His on true love was different and may not recognize him.
"Kentaru are you still in love with Rei?" he asked quietly and knew the boy had not heard him. He was worried and wanted to talk to his mate. He wanted to what she had seen. He had a feeling the destinies have changed. He wanted to see if it was true. His loving mate would know. He ran even faster and knew his pup could keep up. He closed his eyes and sighed Kentaru was no longer the same boy.
He would miss the pup for sure but he needed to let it happen for the boy would not be the same. He was worried Rei would forever be dead to the world again. Rei was a smart and good boy but was hurt easily. Kouga was not a sure things would be so peaceful now. Kouga was so tense.
When they got there Kentaru went to his mate and so did Hakkaku. Kouga went to his and sighed. He walked and saw her in tears. She was upset.
"What is wrong love?" Asked the wolf and Sekaru cried even more hearing the voice of her mate.
"Rei will not lose his mate just be angry at you for changing him. I hope I am wrong and there is another future. Because if he does he will kill you and then kill himself for his act. For Kentaru will leave of his own choice. In the end he will leave.
Hey here is the third chappie. Later.
