"Shy, look at me!" the wolf demon boy called and jumped from the top of the waterfall, landing the water with a large splash that sent waves rippling through the water.
She smiled as she wrung the shirt she was washing and clapped. " Three cheers for the famous waterfall jumping extraordinaire. Kaeve!" The boy shouted, standing a top a very tall rock and did arrogant gestures of importance.
Vatami whooped with the wolves that stood next to her on the bank and clapped her hands once again. " Go Kaeve. I'm your biggest fan!" she shouted and grinned, her forest colored eyes a-light with laughter.
She was still recovering from her wounds. She was wrapped in bandages from her bare feet to her slender arms. Her neck wasn't covered as much as it had used to been, and her face had nothing but a few small scars not many noticed. And her orange tendrils now reached the side of her face in curls. Many of Kouga's tribe had taking a liking to watching her.
She smiled at the memories of Kouga's men pursuing her. Some gave up, but those who tried to force themselves upon her were dealt with in a violent fashion. One with her, one with Kouga. She let out a giggle of laughter as Kaeve pushed her into the water...
Kouga watched the strange playing of the young wolf boy and Vatami. Yes, she called herself Vatami, and she had said she was searching for her blood, her family. One by the name of Gui-anaye.
He wouldn't let her leave. He glared at that notion and crossed his arms, his gaze going now over the soaked woman. Her hair now was a sloppy pile of pale pink, and she looked smug as she pushed the boy back into the water. "Kouga isn't going to be happy you wet my bandages, Kaeve." she said loudly and threw a glance towards the sputtering boy's direction.
Yes, he was furious. Yet he smiled, because she had finally smiled. It had taken a while, but finally, when Kaeve had arrived, she had smiled. And he liked that smile...
He didn't kill her. She inwardly let out a sigh of relief and stood like stone, waiting for him to say something. And then he finally turned...
He looked thoughtful, his hand to his chin and he glanced at her. "How do you know Inuyasha?" he demanded. She twisted her face into concentration, "I don't know. He was just there."
He nodded, satisfied. Wait, why was he satisfied? Because she wasn't in love with Inuyasha? Anger flowed as he glared at her: he cared about her. His eyes bored into those amber waves. "Do you wish to remember him?" He asked, trapping her against the tree trunk. His eyes were dark, wild.
Elowyn could only stare, her eyes wide as he stared back at her. What was he doing? She licked her lips and tried to pry her gaze from those incredible cold eyes." No, I have a new life now. I don't want to leave here."
Seshomaru nodded, then he grabbed her shoulders. "Good. I don't want to talk anymore." he murmured hoarsely.
Elowyn gasped as he pinned her against the tree with his strong body, slid his hand down her arm, and slammed his mouth upon hers. She was a statue that stared with wide eyes at him. Then slowly, she wrapped her arms around his neck and drew him closer. One strong hand came up to touch her cheek, and Elowyn surrendered to the dark hate pouring from him.
It was hurtful, painful, full of self-loathing. And all his feelings became her own. His dark fury over-whelmed her, made her cry out to help him. He was a dark, brooding creature.
She felt his hands go back to her waist to pull her even closer. Her first kiss...given to her by the only man that had ever thrilled her, ever, made her smile? She let her fingers toy with the long strands of frost. She was losing herself to this dark fury, the dark taste of him, forgetting to breathe. She felt him have the same problem and harshly, he pulled away from her.
Her eyes opened to meet those dark embers of gold flame. His hands still lay on her waist; her fingers still ensnared into those long tresses of frost. They both wanted more, each could see it. He grunted and moved his head down to hers; once again she met him halfway. The kiss was softer, yet dark and brooding still. He mouth caressed hers in way that made her shiver. Then Seshomaru pulled away.
They both stared at each other for a long time, breathing labored and both flushing ((If Seshomaru can flush)). Then with a growl, Seshomaru started to walk away. Elowyn could only stare as he walked away. Her pride wouldn't let this happen. " Don't ever kiss me like that again, Seshomaru!" she snarled and picking up her fine fabric, ran ahead of him. Her stomach was in knots, her heart pounding, maybe he would do as she said and leave her be. She hoped he wouldn't.
Inuyasha let out a growl as the scent of his blood flowed around them. " Damn." he cursed and turned, Seshomaru had been here, and he hadn't been alone. There was a softer scent, of demon and human, a scent like his own, yet more feminine. Did Seshomaru have a woman?
He looked up at Kagome, who was leaning again a tree and caressing the bracelet that had gone from Gui-anaye, to Vatami, to her. He felt a pang of sympathy, and gave her a small smile when she looked up to meet his amber gaze.
Miroku turned to him. "No evil rests here. Seshomaru had no intentions of evil or good. He was here with...a green spirit." Of course, this was Miroku's way of saying that his damned half-brother was here with someone with good intentions. To hell with that...
Vatami shrugged off the pains in her shoulders and pulled the animal skin closer, her eyes following the setting sun. Forever alone...
She looked confusedly at Kouga as he sat beside her. Then, with a sigh, she turned and watched as the sun faded out, she and Kouga were now in an unfading darkness. " Gui-anaye's alive Kouga." she whispered, shivering when she felt a small brush of cold.
As the moon rose, he looked at her, his eyes showing confusion, and a strange unbelieving gesture. " How do you know it, Shy?" he asked in a murmur as she scooted closer to his warmth, he let her have her way as she climbed onto his lap, seeking warmth.
" I can feel it. Three beats of the heart. Mine beats with theirs, the three of us are a part, yet together. It can't change. I've always felt their presence with mine, so I'm never alone." she replied, and stared off as the moon slowly slid from the cover of the mountains. She felt lost right now, she ha never been this long without Gui-anaye beside her.
Kouga looked at her for a moment, and then shook his head. "I don't understand you humans, you show you have no magic or powers, yet you speak like you do." He raised an ebony brow and turned to look down at her. She giggled lightly, "It isn't magic. It's intuition." she said firmly and touched a small hand to her chest where her heart was beating calmly.
Vatami smiled and turned to watch as the wolves began to howl. Her green eyes lit up with surprise as Kouga pulled her more against him. She turned to look up at him once again, and saw that he wasn't paying attention, but watching his clan. She turned to watch as well, as the wolves howled, his men stopped and each smiled, even the fiercest of them all. Another soft smile appeared as she cuddled closer to Kouga. After she found Gui-anaye and went back to Kagome, she just might return here to see her friends, among other things.
Elowyn woke up to the clatter of swords. She jumped up and ran out into the dewy grass, staring in surprise as Seshomaru and another, Inuyasha fought. Inuyasha was knocked back, but he quickly turned and did the same to Seshomaru.
Her eyes turned to the ones standing behind Inuyasha, and her eyes quickly found Kagome. She quickly returned as Seshomaru was knocked back again. She immediately rushed forward as Inuyasha brought down the Tetsiga.
CLANG! RIP! The Tetsigas steel met flesh. Elowyn stood before Inuyasha, glaring. Her right arm was up, blood pouring at the long cut now inflicted on her creamed skin. Her amber eyes were a-flare with hate as she stepped back, removing the opening in her skin from the Tetsiga. She let out a breath, and then turned to Seshomaru, who looked upon her murderously. She loved to provoke his temper and smiling sweetly, she again turned to Inuyasha. "Leave." she demanded, her eyes alight with anger.
She probably didn't look really intimidating in a white dress and barefoot, but she had to try. Her glare, she knew, wasn't like Seshomaru's, that could scare even a large beast.
Inuyasha could only stare. There, standing before him, was a half demon. And Seshomaru didn't care. The woman glared once more, " I said leave. Damn It!" she spat out and turned back to Seshomaru. " Oh, don't look at me like that, Seshomaru. I'm no slave that you can order around. I'm just here for Rin and that's all." She said with a hiss.
Kagome gasped and quickly Inuyasha turned to see Kagome clutching her arm, almost exactly where the half demon woman had her wound. The woman also turned and her eyes widened. She was suddenly grabbed on her injured arm and pulled away by a very angered Seshomaru. They disappeared before anyone could blink.
Slaughtered.
Vatami woke up with a scream, her head pounding, her eyes wide. She looked up at Kouga with large eyes and wrapped the blanket of fur more around her. Then tears began to spill.
" I'm sorry about what Naraku did." she whispered, and then saw his expression change.
'How did she know?' All he could do was stare at her as she cried the tears he had never spilt, cried for a pack she had never known, and hated the demon she had never met. He smiled at her loyalty.
"Tonight you must leave into the forest." he said quietly, she stared up at him in surprise. " Come back in the morning. The females of the pack will be in heat tonight, making the men in heat. They will defy my orders at this stage and might touch you, this, I can not allow."
Vatami nodded and packed her things without complaint. She was about to roll her blankets when she heard it. A low growl emitting from Kouga, she turned to see him glaring at the door. Scratching sounds came.
"Go, the men are in their stage already. Many of them desire your beauty. Go, Shyome!"
Vatami grabbed her blankets and bag and ran through the cave entrance. Why did Kouga care?
Kagome stared down at the bruising upon her arm. She stared as Miroku bandaged it.
Her gaze met Inuyasha's. " I made a bond with Vatami and Gui-anaye once. We chanted and acted like we were doing a spell. We could feel each other's pain, sadness, anger, and others. I remember now." she whispered and looked off in the direction the woman had disappeared.
"Vatami and Gui-anaye are alive. And I can lead you to them..."
