Daughter of the Moon and a Wolf's True Nature
By: Vasdenjas
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Inuyasha characters or any of its content.
Summary: Kagome is something incredibly rare and highly sought after. On this new journey she will discover many things including the true nature of a wolf.
Chapter Four: Clarity in Pain
Inuyasha's heart was in his throat and for a moment time seemed to stand still as he contemplated the answer. The roaring of the waterfall dimmed and his vision tunneled on the two women who shared the same soul. A light wind picked up and blew strands of his silvery hair around his face. His mouth was opened slightly, but no words came out. His fisted his hands not caring that his claws cut into him.
He was shaking slightly, but thankfully his loose red outfit hid this from all eyes. His eyes shifted to the woman on his left. Once again hopeful emerald met turbulent amber. He looked at the once girl who he had started this adventure with more than three years ago. She was a constant source of happiness amidst a world full of struggle and despair. Kagome was unlike any female he had come across; she was always so lively, so compassionate, so…forgiving. Hate was not in her nature. She gave without expecting anything in return.
And here she was now three years later in a situation that could change her forever. He took in her appearance and noted how the naïve girl he knew had blossomed into a radiant young woman. She was wearing those shapely black pants and had on a snug blue shirt, the neckline dipped down to tease his eyes with a hint of cleavage. He also saw a silver chain around her neck but whatever hung on the end of it was inside her shirt. Her hair was being tossed by the wind and it wiped about her face and neck. Her soulful eyes were searching his.
His tunneled vision then shifted to his tragic past. Kikyo the woman he would have become human for hovered, trapped in her prison, with her expressionless eyes boring into his. She wore the traditional garb of a priestess, the white shirt and the red pants, and wore her hair in a low ponytail. Two loosened strands of hair sat on her shoulders. His heart lurched as he recalled the times he had with her.
Their relationship had started more than fifty years ago with him constantly trying to steal the Jewel of Four Souls. Though she killed every other demon, she only thwarted him by pinning him to a tree. Then one day she summoned him to sit in a field with her and she talked to him. Kikyo poured out her soul to him and he had told her not complain. He had no idea how restricting the life of a priestess could be. When she had said that he was right his eyes sought hers out. From then on he remained at her side till that fateful day when Naraku had deceived them both.
After Kagome had freed him from the sacred arrow he had learned that Kikyo had died. Though he tried not to show it, his heart broke, despite believing that she had betrayed him. Then that damnable witch, Urasue, made a body out of clay, ashes, and graveyard soil to revive Kikyo for her own purposes. Inuyasha had been too late to stop her and once he called out her name, Kagome's soul flew into Kikyo's new body. Then there was the horrible revelation that Kikyo was killed by him, or so everyone thought. Despite the betrayal, all his previous feelings for this woman came flaring back to life. A small battle had ensued and his heart broke again when he thought she had died when she slipped from his grasp.
He had lost her twice and both times he was overcome with guilt. Once again her life was in his hands and this time he would not let her go. He loved her all these years and not once stopped thinking about her.
Sango noticed a change in Inuyasha and feared that he might actually make a decision.
"You can't be thinking of giving into Naraku's game. You can't let him win like this!" Sango yelled over the waterfall, her emotions barely in check.
'What choice do I have?' He thought dejectedly. They have tried every attack possible and nothing worked. Better to leave with one woman he cares about than to lose both of them. He eyes caught Kagome's one last time and he tried to convey how sorry he was with just a look.
Kagome felt her heart skip a beat at the look Inuyasha was giving her. He had chosen.
"Kikyo." His voice was soft.
Kagome's breath caught a moment before tears began to pour from her eyes. Her vision blurred which only aided her because she could not bear to look at the source of her pain.
Naraku laughed out loud loving the turmoil he was causing. His planned had worked perfectly and now he would have the young priestess to himself. He would find a way to control her and then hunt down the remaining shards.
"That was not so hard." He was still laughing.
"Inuyasha how could you?" Sango screamed.
"Inuyasha we must save Kagome." Shippo wailed.
"Too late. She belongs to me now."
The watery mirror vanished and instead the flowers went behind their mistress and swirled. A portal was formed. Then Kikyo's prison began to float towards Inuyasha. Once it reached him it stopped.
"When I step through the portal the prison will disperse." Her musical voice informed.
"KAGOME!" A deep angry voice yelled.
The group's heads jerked in the direction of the voice. They watch as Koga, Prince of the Wolves, leapt down from the cliff. His eyes were locked on the geisha that held his beloved prisoner. His hair and tail were flailing in the wind behind him. He had a dangerous look on his face.
Once he landed next to Sakura he lashed out with a fist and put his full power behind it. It struck the barrier causing it to shudder. Sakura looked confused and could not focus on keeping the portal open. The flowers fell and the swirling portal disappeared.
"Your companion has chosen. A deal has been made. Why do you interfere?" Her voice, while still lovely, was edged with anger.
Koga stopped a moment and noticed that there on the other side of the bank was the mutt with his dead priestess, in the same prison as Kagome, floating next to him. He took less than a second to realize what just transpired. Inuyasha forsook Kagome for another. His eyes bled red and his demon blood turned to fire in his veins, fueling his rage.
"She is MY mate!" Koga roared.
Feared flickered across her painted face as the enraged wolf demon continuously struck the barrier. It was taking all her effort to keep the barrier up. The two flowery prisons were released, its prisoners falling to the ground.
Kagome remained sitting on the ground. When she heard her name being called she had wiped her eyes with her sleeve, giving herself a few seconds of clear vision. There had been Koga coming to her rescue. His words had eased her a bit.
'Our mate comes to our aid!' Her night sister cheered.
'Yes, he rescues us when no one else could.' Kagome thought.
Kagome watched in shock and awe at the relentless assault Koga unleashed on Naraku's creation. She had never seen him so enraged before and instead of being afraid, she wanted to calm him.
Inuyasha watched in shame as Koga was able to accomplish what he could not. His most hated rival saved Kagome and was about to kill the cause of his torment.
Sango, Miroku, and Shippo all stood there at a loss. Koga had come out of nowhere and rescued Kagome when she needed it most. They decided to stay back and let the angry wolf vent on Sakura.
"Koga, in her heart are the shards." Kagome broken voice managed.
His blood red eyes with blue slits glanced at her in acknowledgement. Then with one final punch, his fist shattered the barrier and ripped into her chest. His claws wrapped around the three shards in the cavity, since Naraku held her actual heart, and then took them out. His fist was dripping blood as he noticed that Sakura's power was being sucked into her like a vacuum.
'Shield our mate!' His Instinct roared.
Koga jumped to Kagome and picked her up. Then he leapt to the other bank and put her against the cliff face in a sitting position. He then crouched and wrapped his body around her.
The group took notice of this and also took cover against the cliff face. Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kirara were crouched behind the giant boomerang. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kikyo, and she let him. Then a few seconds later a blast was heard and chunks of earth were sent flying in every direction.
Koga felt some debris hit his back, but he merely grunted and braced himself for more.
Once the area was calm again Koga looked at the precious woman in his embrace. She was huddled against him with her eyes squeezed shut. He could sense the hurt radiating off of her. His instinct was telling him to soothe her, and so he did.
He began nuzzling her cheek and neck, inhaling her lovely scent as he did so.
"Kagome." He whispered her name in his deep, but more demonic voice.
Kagome still had tears slowly running down her cheeks. The feel of him rubbing his cheek against hers and nuzzling her neck had eased her crying. When he lightly growled her name she looked into his red eyes. Again came the urge to want to calm him. Kagome did not know how to accomplish that so instead she let her Instinct guide her.
She continued to look deep into his eyes while she reached out her left hand and placed it on his armored chest, where she knew the mark would be. Kagome watched as he did the same and brought his forehead down to hers. They stayed like that for a few moments, with him inhaling her soothing scent, and Kagome watched with pride as the red receded to reveal the intense blue eyes of his.
"Kagome what the hell is going on?" Inuyasha could not believe what he was seeing.
Koga growled and instantly stood up and faced the dog. Kagome remained seated, missing the intimacy of the moment.
"How dare you speak to her after what you did?" Koga yelled his eyes angry.
"What do you know about it?" Inuyasha blanched.
"I took but a second to assess the situation and realize what transpired. You chose that clay doll over Kagome!" Koga spared a glance at Kikyo to emphasize his point.
"Don't you dare talk about Kikyo that way!" Inuyasha defended.
"You would have given Kagome to the enemy! A woman who has had the utmost loyalty to you and who has always defended you, you would have condemned to hell!" Koga's eyes were starting to tint again.
Inuyasha was at a loss for words because Koga had spoken the truth. The rage that was radiating off the wolf demon, for the first time, scared him. He wasn't just fighting with an infatuated wolf; he was fighting with a wolf who believed Kagome was his mate.
"I am sure it was a hard decision for Inuyasha to make." There was Miroku always trying to be the arbiter.
"I don't think that yelling about this is going to help Kagome." Sango stated knowing her friend had experienced enough today.
"Inuyasha hurt Kagome, I can't just forget that." Shippo jumped in taking Kagome's side.
Kagome chose that time to stand up. Without even glancing at Inuyasha, she walked up to Koga's side and placed her hand on his right arm, ignoring the still bloody clenched fist.
"Koga please." She looked up at him with sad eyes.
Koga felt his anger deflate and he turned towards his love. Using his clean hand he lightly grasped her chin and moved it side to side, checking for any visible injuries.
"Are you hurt?" There was such concern in his voice.
"I am fine physically." She said.
Koga looked down at her neck and noticed a silver chain. His left index claw ran underneath the chain, grazing her skin, lifting it up. Kagome shivered and then noticed that he had lifted the moonstone pendant from its hiding place between her cleavage. He stared at the necklace with a look of shock and recognition.
"Kagome?" He questioned.
Kagome sighed in defeat. "Lets call it a day and find a campsite." She called to her companions. "I will explain this to you then." She said so that only he could hear.
"That mangy wolf isn't coming with us is he?" Inuyasha's temper seemed to be back.
"I will go if that is what Kagome wishes." He yelled back.
"And I do wish it." There was finality in her voice and she finally looked at Inuyasha.
"Feh, whatever."
Kikyo, who had remained silent, called her soul collectors. They glided down and wrapped around her, effortlessly lifting her into the air and flying off.
"Kikyo!" Inuyasha called out in vain.
The group had set up a large campfire to prepare for the kill that Koga had gone to fetch. They sat around the fire not really talking. Everyone had seen what transpired today and no one wanted to see Kagome cry again.
Inuyasha had felt jealous when Kagome had let Koga carry her here, instead of her riding on his back. He saw the way the two looked at each other and knew something was going on, but was too ashamed right now to ask.
Kagome sat in front of the fire hugging her knees and resting her chin on them. The events of the past hour kept replaying in her mind making her eyes want to prickle with tears. Though Inuyasha had said Kikyo's name quietly, she had heard it with shocking clarity. The answer was right before her and had always been but she had been to blind to see it. Inuyasha still loved Kikyo and that was never going to change. He had chosen, leaving Kagome feeling betrayed. 'How dare he say all those things to me when he had no intention of starting a relationship?' She thought angrily.
In that moment when Inuyasha had chosen, Kagome had accepted her fate as Naraku's slave. Her heartache was so deep that the idea of being an emotionless slave sounded appealing, that is until Koga had called out her name. When she heard him a part of her responded and was angry at herself for thinking of giving up so easily. What had touched her most was how hard he fought for her. Kagome had never seen him fight with such determination, such ferocity before and all for her sake.
Only your true mate can protect you. Her father's words came back at her and she gripped the pendant. 'Was that why Koga was able to succeed? Because he is truly meant for me?' She wondered. Despite what he has done for her today, she could not just give him her heart right after it had been broken. Koga would not be a rebound. She wanted to get to know him and then maybe he could win her heart.
Kagome was drawn out of her thoughts when Shippo and Sango sat next to her. Her slayer friend just sat there for a moment before speaking.
"How are you doing?" Came her friend's concerned voice.
"I am doing better since Koga calmed me down." Kagome replied still gazing into the dancing flames.
"Do you want to talk about it later?"
"Maybe. I will see how I feel."
"Oh momma I am here for you." Shippo cooed hugging her side, not noticing his slip.
Both women looked at the adorable kit. A huge grin bloomed on Kagome's face and Sango smiled.
"Oh Shippo you are always there to make me feel better." Kagome picked up the kit and hugged him tightly.
Shippo blushed as he realized his slip and he struggled for words.
"Oh I am sorry Kagome if what I said makes you uncomfortable." He rushed.
"Oh Shippo I already see you as an adopted son. It warms my heart for you to consider me a mother." All traces of her pain vanished.
"Mmm, momma." Shippo nuzzled.
Inuyasha watched the display with some jealousy. First the wolf seems to be able to soothe her in a way Inuyasha never could, or really tried, and now Shippo was getting motherly love from her. He growled mentally.
Naraku roared as he felt the death of his most powerful creation. That was three shards gone and a lot of time and energy wasted. "What had happened?" He seethed. It happened shortly after he quit spying on the situation, right after Inuyasha had chosen Kikyo.
That memory elevated his mood slightly but it was a hollow victory if both priestesses remained in Inuyasha's possession. At most he has caused dissention between the young woman and Inuyasha, but Naraku was no fool. Kagome would forgive him, she had a habit of it.
Naraku continued to rage while he went about formulating another plan.
Hunting for the group's dinner was allowing Koga to blow off some steam. Don't get it wrong, he was elated that Kagome wanted him to stay for now and that she had accepted his comfort, but how dare Inuyasha put her through such hurt. How dare he choose something dead over Kagome.
Koga took care not to hunt too large an animal. He was not feeding his pack, just a small group with mostly humans. He would likely eat the most.
Something that had amazed him today was that fact that Kagome had not recoiled from him when his demon blood took over. In fact his Kagome had sought to calm his rage and had succeeded. His woman continued to surprise him.
Koga's sharp senses pick up the sent of an adolescent deer. 'Perfect.' He thought. He let the deer lead him on a chase, enjoying the exercise, before killing it with one swipe of his claws. He skinned it and gutted it 'What a waste.' Before returning to Kagome's campsite.
Inuyasha's ears pricked up and he sniffed the air. He let out a growl, he was so not in the mood to receive judgmental looks from his rival.
"The flea-bag is returning." Inuyasha huffed but remain seated.
It further peeked Inuyasha's annoyance when Kagome's head perked up and her eyes sought out the familiar whirlwind. Her eyes remained locked on Koga till he came right beside her. He looked down at her and threw her a sexy grin. Kagome's heart sped up.
"Welcome back Koga." Kagome greeted with a warm smile.
"Thank you Kagome. I hope you do not mind, I ate some already." The wolf confessed.
"Why you selfish wolf, I never would have eaten before the others." Inuyasha yelled, looking for any excuse to look better than Koga.
"I was not sure if Kagome would like to see me eat raw meat; from what I know it not a practiced custom for humans." Koga growled back.
"Thank you Koga for being considerate. I am not used to seeing someone eat raw meat and don't know how I would feel." Kagome soothed.
Koga threw a cocky smirk at the half demon, further upsetting him. The wolf prince then proceeded to skewer the deer and place it over the fire. They would have to wait several hours before the meat is done meaning that this would be a perfect time to talk…there goes the relative peace for today.
"So I think it is about time that I come out with something." Kagome started nervously.
"Yeah Kagome what the hell is wrong with you lately? You smell different and have be nice to that flea-ridden wolf of all people!" Inuyasha demanded.
"Do not speak to her that way mutt or I will put you in your place." Koga growled while sitting next to Kagome.
Kagome had begun fidgeting with her fingers. 'Well, Inuyasha will be the hardest person to break this to.' When she felt Koga sit next to her, a part of her relaxed and welcomed the closeness. The other part watched Inuyasha eyes narrow. 'Wait a minute. Why is he mad? He was willing to give me to Naraku and suffer Gods knows what at his evil hands.' Those thoughts helped give her courage. Kagome met Koga deep blue eyes and felt the message they conveyed.
Sigh. "Something happened to me a few days ago and it has been revealed to me that I am not human." Kagome rushed.
"What do you mean you're not human?" Inuyasha eyes looked her over.
Koga put his lips next to her ear. "Those were not just dreams were they?" His breath fanned her ear and neck causing a shiver.
Kagome instantly blushed and covered her burning cheeks with her hands.
"Stop touching Kagome!" Inuyasha jumped to his feet, pointing a clawed finger at Koga.
"Whether I touch her or not is none of your business!" Koga defended, but remained seated at her side.
The rest of the group just watched the back and forth between Inuyasha and Koga. They had remained oddly silent, but then again Sango had told them as much earlier.
"You can't just barge in when nobody wants you here!" Inuyasha advanced slowly.
"You care so little for her mutt that when she is trying to confide something to all of us that you would cut her off; simply because I have comforted her when you have hurt her." Koga's words cut deep.
"You have no idea what I have been through today and over the last fifty years." Inuyasha stopped advancing.
"You selfish dog, just shut up and let Kagome speak!" There was finality in his voice.
Kagome had tears streaming down her face by this point. There she was caught in the middle while Inuyasha fought and Koga defended her. Why did Inuyasha have to make this so hard? She was trying to tell him and everyone else something important, but he seemed to want to fight instead.
"Kagome." Koga said her name in the same way that he had by the well, and just like then it sent the same feelings coursing through her.
Glossy emerald met winter blue. Everything around Kagome faded as she got lost in his eyes. His eyes which drew her in deeper and made her forget everything but him.
"Despite what has happened I still love you."
The words took a moment to register and when they did everything around her came back with a vengeance. Then Kagome snapped her head in Inuyasha's direction and when her eyes met his amber ones, it was not Kagome looking back…but her beast.
"How dare you speak such words to me?" Her voice was low and dangerous.
Kagome slowly stood up and turned her body in the direction her head was facing. Her fists were clenched and her lips drawn back in a sneer. Her aura flared causing her hair to rise slightly and twirl about the air around her. The beast locked her eyes with the half demon and they marbled in anger.
Inuyasha took and step back. He had never seen Kagome like this and he was sure that it was not Kagome glaring at him now. He saw Koga rise and place a hand on her shoulder while looking angrily at him. Maybe this is what Kagome was talking about.
"It is true Kagome. We have been through a lot together." He tried soothing, isn't this what she wanted to hear?
"And that is why you would have sacrificed me to Naraku even though we know that Kikyo has worked with him before and he can't control her." She was growling.
Inuyasha blanched. He had forgotten about that. Kikyo would have been fine, probably even able to escape. He opened his mouth but snapped it shut, not know what to say.
"Save you words, dog breath." Koga's eyes tinted at Inuyasha antics.
Koga looked at his woman and notice that her eyes were completely blue now, the color of her holy abilities. He needed to calm her now before she did something she would regret.
Koga grabbed her shoulders and made her face him. Then he wrapped his arms tight around her while letting his aura flare.
Inuyasha and the grouped watched this display. Kagome's aura was flaring around her, like an angry blue fire that whipped around her. Then came Koga's grass green aura that attempted to meld with Kagome's.
Sango and Shippo had moved to sit by Miroku when Koga took his place by Kagome. While Kagome's rage was frightening, the display of auras was strangely beautiful. Inuyasha remained where he stood, unable to speak.
"Kagome." Koga whispered in her ear.
She responded by wrapping her arms around Koga's waist. Her aura still angry and fighting his soothing one. Her eyes still blue.
Koga had an idea, but he needed to take Kagome out of sight of the camp. He swept his left arm under her knees and picked her up bridal style.
"Keep the mutt here." His voice came out deep and smooth.
Sango and Miroku nodded and watched as Koga sped off, not using enough speed to create his whirlwind. When Koga disappeared with Kagome, the demon slayer and monk looked at Inuyasha. He looked confused, hurt, and angry.
"I will be back when the food is done." Inuyasha growled and sped off in the opposite direction of Koga.
"Well that was interesting." Miroku said, rediscovering his voice box.
"Inuyasha always manages to make things into and argument." Sango sighed while tending to the meat.
"Kagome is really scary when she's angry." Shippo noted. "Where is Koga taking her and why aren't we going after her?"
"Well, Shippo, when a man wants to comfort a woman-"Miroku was silenced with a hit to the head.
"Koga is probably the only one who can calm Kagome down." Sango stated simply, throwing a menacing glare at the monk.
"Yes, that is precisely it." A defeat monk agreed.
All three of them sighed. Kirara was more focused on the cooking meat.
Koga had stopped when they entered a wooded area. The smell of trees permeated the air and it was a wonderful clean scent. The wind blew slightly and the trees came alive, creating music of rustling leaves and quietly whispering wind.
Koga brought Kagome to one of the trees and place her against it. He kept his aura flaring and held her shoulders. The beautiful creature looking back at him was the same one that beckoned him to kiss her at the well. It was having the same effect now.
"Kagome, come back to me." He soothed. Then a sexy grin grew on his full lips. "Don't make me take drastic measures."
She looked deep into his eyes and purred, her hands coming up to grip his armor. The wolf in her pulled him closer, tugging on the corners of his armor.
Koga was once again lost in those eyes of hers and was helpless against her silent request. His lips slanted hard over hers and he kissed her hungrily. His arms wrapped around her and he pressed her harder into the tree, his forearms bearing the rough surface of the bark.
Kagome's aura finally gave into Koga's and melded with it. Her eyes, though closed, reverted back to their normal state. She broke their hot kiss to gasp in pleasure as he ground himself against her. Koga took the opportunity to lay an open mouthed kiss on her neck.
"Koga!" She cried out at the new thrilling sensation.
He grazed his fangs lightly against her neck, reveling in the shiver that it caused her. Koga jumped slightly when he felt Kagome reach around him with one hand and stroke his tail. He shivered and brought it forward a bit more to give her better access. Koga rewarded her petting by sucking on a sensitive spot on her neck. She cried out his name again.
Suddenly a far off howl was heard in the distance and Koga's pointed ears twitched. He stopped kissing her and listened.
"You pack is calling to you." Kagome noted breathlessly.
"Damn! I am sorry Kagome I must go." Sadness laced his husky voice.
"It's ok. I am feeling much better now." She smiled.
Koga then picked her up bridal style and rushed back to her camp. Once there he gently placed her on the ground. He embraced her in a tight hug and buried his nose in her hair, inhaling her floral fragrance that reminded him of that flower he had given her. She hugged him back and watched with some sadness as he sped off at full speed towards his den.
"Kagome did he hurt you? You have a mark on your neck." Miroku knew full well what it was but enjoyed teasing the young woman.
"Ah, its nothing." She blushed and covered the hickey with her hand.
Sango glared at Miroku on Kagome's behalf.
"Where did Inuyasha go?" Kagome asked noticing his absence.
"He took off after you disappeared with Koga. He said that he would be back when the food is done." Sango explained, turning the meat again.
"I am sorry he hurt you again momma." Shippo said while flinging himself into her embrace.
"Its ok Shippo, I feel much better now." Kagome smiled.
"Is that why you smell like Koga." The kit inquired innocently.
Everyone, but Kagome burst out laughing. She blushed and decided to stare at the fire…it wouldn't laugh at her.
Inuyasha was about half a mile from the campsite sitting on top of a tree. He saw Koga's whirlwind leave and head back towards his den. 'Stupid wolf, making me look bad.' He brooded. He sighed long and hard hoping that it would release all the tension from today. How had today gone so wrong?
It had started with Kagome sensing three jewel shards and the group spending a couple hours finding the source. Then what they found had caught them off guard. There stood a beautiful woman who smelled only of cherry blossoms; unlike Naraku's other creations who always smelled of their master. Then the fight ensued when she had imprisoned Kagome and revealed her other prisoner, Kikyo.
Inuyasha had never felt so helpless as his attacks failed one right after another. Not even Sango or Miroku could harm her in any way. That witch had complete control of the situation and it had infuriated Inuyasha all the more when she created that damned mirror and her master was revealed.
They all knew that Naraku loved to inflict pain in the worst of ways, by breaking them down so completely till his victim had no desire to fight back. Naraku lived to break their spirits and he had done just that when Inuyasha believed that he could do nothing but make a choice between the two women he cared about.
Then, to his shame, he had made a choice and if he could go back he would make the same choice again. It does not matter if Kikyo would have faired better at Naraku's hands, Inuyasha still loved Kikyo and still held out hope that he could save her.
All then, feeling horrible as it was, Koga shows up and not only saves Kagome but also kills the flower witch. Inuyasha ears flattened against his head reflexively as he remembered the enraged look Koga had given him. He had never seen the wolf so angry before. Worse is that he was able to comfort Kagome and she allowed it.
Inuyasha felt as if he was slowly losing Kagome. That display earlier had frightened him, realizing that what Kagome had admitted was true.
He sighed deeply again. He could smell that the meat would be ready near sundown. He would return then.
Kagome stared at the fraction of the jewel she had. She had added the three shards they got earlier and the group was now discussing Naraku's newest creation.
"He is creating more powerful minions each time." The demon slayer said while tending the meat.
"Yes. Naraku must have expelled immense energy to create her. He even empowered her with three shards." Miroku recalled.
"But what was the point of it all?" Shippo wanted to know.
"Isn't it obvious? Naraku loves inflicting pain and ripping apart families and friendships." Sango said with a haunted look in her eyes.
"Oh course, and what better way to do that then to make Inuyasha choose between the two women in his life." Kagome realized, still not making the situation any easier.
"Yes. With Inuyasha's history with Kikyo and his recently founded deep friendship with Kagome, he would ensure that a rift was permanently formed." Miroku explained.
"But then why would he have taken Kagome instead of leaving her here to face Inuyasha?" Shippo wondered.
"He probably would have tried to make Kagome look for the shards for him. With her newly broken heart, she would be easier to control." Sango said thinking of her brother.
"Good thing Koga showed up then." Shippo remarked.
"Why yes it was a stroke of luck." Miroku looked thoughtful.
"What is it Miroku?" Kagome asked wanting to not discuss this topic.
"It strikes me as odd that Koga was able to do damage to Sakura and we were completely ineffectual. Not even Inuyasha's powerful wind scar was able to do anything to her." Miroku remember the event clearly.
'Because he is not our true mate.' Her Instinct whispered.
"I might know something about that." Kagome said quietly.
"What is it Kagome?" Sango inquired.
"Yes Kagome enlighten us." Miroku was curious.
"My father told me that, because of what I am, only my true mate would be able to protect me." Kagome admitted.
"And you believe that Koga is your true mate?" Miroku asked.
"Let me start from the beginning." Kagome prepared herself for a long story.
It was dusk and Inuyasha had returned. Inuyasha had missed Kagome's story and she was not about to tell it to him. The rest of the group however was still reeling over what Kagome had confessed to them. She had told them every detail. It explained a lot of the weird happenings.
The group ate their dinner in silence. The sun had set and darkness now blanketed the sky. It was a clear night with each star visible to their observers. The full moon was rising over the mountain slowly.
There was still a good chuck of meat left, so Kirara shifted to her large form and devoured it.
When the food was done and the scraps cleared away from the fire place, silence ensued. Kagome was quiet because she had just revealed life changing information to her friends. Inuyasha was quiet because he felt guilty and did not want to upset Kagome. The rest of the group was quiet because they had a lot of information to process.
Koga was standing is the large gathering area of his den and he was not pleased by the company. There in front of him was a jealous female wolf and her father.
Koga looked at her with an annoyed expression. She was a little shorter than he and had fiery red hair put up in pig tails. She wore a white fur cape, an armor breastplate, and white fur on her calves. There were two flowers in her hair that shared the same name as she. Her green eyes were narrowed at him.
Her father remained in wolf form, as many wolf demons his age like to do, and was standing next to his daughter-he stood her height. His fur was an aged white color. His eyes were hidden by his bushy brows.
"I smell another female on you!" Ayame accused, pointing a claw at him.
The rest of Koga's pack was gathered in the large area of the den. They were anxious to see how this would play out. They all knew of his proclaimed love for a human woman and since meeting her, they all liked her. She was a rare flower in a world of weeds.
"I told you Ayame that I already have an intended." Koga growled, tired of this argument.
"You promised me first! She is not even a wolf!"
"No she is something far greater."
"Koga, Prince of the Northern Mountains, I am here today to settle this dispute." The old wolf's wizened voice interjected.
"There is nothing to settle. Kagome is my intended, not Ayame." Koga stood proud and tall.
"And yet you promised Ayame years ago that she would be your mate." He chastised.
Koga growled. This was not good. If the elder forced Koga to mate Ayame, he would lose Kagome forever. As elder he had the support of all the other elder wolves. Koga's fang grazed over his bottom lip in a silent snarl. He wanted to wipe that triumphant grin off Ayame's face.
A couple hours had pasted and the full moon was now higher in the sky. It's silvery blue light slightly illuminated the dark landscape. The group was in a clearing that was about half a mile in all directions.
Kagome groaned as she suddenly felt sick. She began to sweat as if the moon's light was equal to a scalding summer day. Kagome pulled on the collar of her shirt and began fanning herself with her hand.
"Momma are you alright?" Shippo noted the state of Kagome.
"Just feeling a little hot that all sweetie." She reassured.
Then she collapsed on the ground and began writhing. Blue power began to chaotically shift around her. Her senses heightened to inhuman levels and all four of her incisors started to lengthen.
"Kagome!" The group called to her.
'It is time.' Her night sister said taking over.
"Get away from me!" She grated to her friends.
A/N: So I just now realized that my line dividers are not showing up when I post the story. Hopefully I fixed that this time and now it is more apparent when I switch to another scene. Again thank you for all the support I have received. Bear with me as I work on the next chapter. Hope you have enjoyed the story so far! ^_^