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Chapter Four

Their first stop of course was food, as soon as they got to the main road Kouga's nose went crazy with all the new food smells. He wanted to eat everything, a little disappointed after Kagome explained how money worked again he finally decided to follow the closest smell if meat. They ate cheeseburgers and French fries. Kagome couldn't help but smile at his confused face.

"What is it?" She asked taking a sip of her soda.

"This tastes good but odd. "

"Well you've never had processed food before it's to be expected. "

"Processed?"

"Trust me, you're better off not knowing. " She laughed again popping a fry into her mouth. Through the entire meal Kouga couldn't stop sniffing, all the smells made him crazy. "What do you want to do now?" She asked tossing the trash away.

"Everything smells so interesting, I can't choose so you show me something. " He smiled Grabbing her hand and leading her out the doors. His heart skipped a beat when he realized she didn't let go. She lead him down the road a ways each shop caught his intrest but still she kept moving.

When they finally stopped Kouga just stood in amazement. The sun had begun to set and the strange world they stood before lit the sky up in many different colors. The sound of the place was a bit overwhelming, music, screams, machines whirled, Kouga just stood awe struck.

"Come on, let's go on a ride!" An evil idea sparked in Kagome when she saw the roller coaster that had given her such torment as a child. She really wanted to see how the wolf demon would react. When it was finally their turn to get in Kagome was sure they got in front.

"Kagome, is this safe?" Kouga asked as the coaster slowly began to rise the steep slope. His claws dug into the foam of the safety bar. Her kind heart took over and she grabbed his hand, but try as he might to act tough for his woman she continued to laugh at his misfortune. When the ride ended Kouga looked at his mate his knees shaking.

"Never again. " She laughed in return, grabbing his hand she began to lead him away from the park. He watched as they passed couples laughing and playing games. he saw a young boy throw a base ball knocking down some bottles, the man behind the counter clapped and allowed the boy to pick a stuffed animal.

"How about you young man!" The man behind the counter hollered at Kouga. "You look as if you have a strong arm, come and give it a go!" Never one to back away from a challenge Kouga took the soft ball in hand. Lining up his target he threw the ball packed with much of his demon ability to possible. The man running the game whistled as he picked up his hat that had fallen to the ground. "Well how bout that! All in One hit, pick a prize young man" Kouga looked around the animals when finally his eyes rested on a large stuffed wolf with brown fur and white paws.

"That one. " He pointed and the man got it down handing it to Kouga. "Kagome, I want you to have this so if I do make it back to my pack and somehow can't follow you back here take him in my place. " The soft blush on his face stopped Kagome from making any argument against it. The smile on her face made him glad he stepped out of his comfort zone.

"Thank you Kouga, grandpa should be home by now." He nodded happy he could spend the time with Kagome but happier to be out of this strange world.

When they arrived at Kagome's home Kouga was immediately assaulted by an old man sticking paper against his face.

"Be gone demon!" He yelled. "You will not have my granddaughter!" Kouga turned a blank look on his face and slowly peeled the talisman off his face.

"Grandpa stop it. This is Kouga a good demon." She smiled taking his hand in hers. Her grandfather continued his glare but backed off

"Your mother tells me you have an issue."

"Yes grandpa, Kouga followed me through the well but now he can't get back. "

"Well, Kouga. Tell me everything you saw when you came through the first time. " He commanded stroking his beard.

"Well Kagome and Inuyasha were fighting. She told him to sit, he fell to the ground. Then I went to comfort Kagome but she jumped into that well. As the blue light began to fade I jumped in after her. Next I knew we were in this strange world."Kagome's grandpa nodded when the story was done.

"What is Kagome to you?" Before she could react Kouga let this man know exactly what he wanted her to be.

"She is my intended mate." He said proudly as her face turned bright red. The old man continued to stroke his beard to Kagome's surprise and said nothing about the declaration of love.

"I see, have you felt this way before?" Kouga shook his head.

"Wolves mate for life, we never find another than our first. " He looked to Kagome his eyes trying to convey exactly what she meant to him. Her eyes wide she looked back.

"I never knew. " She whispered knowing Kouga would be the only one to hear. He smiled at her though the expression seemed a bit sad. In that moment she felt the seed that had been planted the first day they met bloom into something more.

"Well, " the old man coughed the moment between the two not going unnoticed. "It seems you are connected by way of the heart." Still a bit confused Kagome looked at her grandfather with blank eyes. He sighed and explained farther. "You got through the well in the first place because of the Jewel inside. Inuyasha can come through because of his connection to your past self and the Jewel. Kouga however seems to be connected by the heart that is why he cannot get back. He follows your heart no matter what time you are in, but he cannot be on the opposite side unless he stays without you. "

"So I can get back to my pack if Kagome comes with me?" The old man nodded.

"Then just let me get my things together and we will head back. " Kouga smiled at her knowing she was giving up time with her family for him.

"I'll help you pack."

Once the bags were packed and Kagome had taken a bath and Kouga changed back to his armor they stood in the shrine both nervous that the old man wouldn't know what he was talking about. Slipping his hand into hers Kouga led Kagome through the well. When they touched down on the other side Kouga let out a sigh of relief.

"Well we made it. " Kagome smiled though she felt the tension between them knowing Inuyasha would be just moments away.

"I'll get out of here before dog breath comes along." He said picking up on her thoughts. It hurt knowing she cared for the half demon but he loved her and would do anything to make her happy. Picking her up bridal style and throwing her bag over his shoulder he jumped out of the well.

"Thank you." She said softly pushing a lock of hair behind her ear.

"No problem. " He replied leaning down and kissing her softly on the cheek. "I'll be here for you no matter what you need. " He whispered in her ear before giving her his iconic cocky grin and waving goodbye. She watched the cyclone until it was barley a speck on the horizon. Once he was out of sight Kagome took a look around, she was expecting a fight between Kouga and Inuyasha. But the half demon was no where to be seen.

"He didn't even come looking for me in my time. Something is up. " her fears were confirmed when she saw a familiar insect like creature carrying a soul. Against her better judgment she followed.

She came into a clearing where Inuyasha stood in the arms of the dead miko he was still so attached to. Hiding behind a tree she knew he wouldn't notice she was there, he never did. Watching the scene unfold her eyes filled with tears. The dead woman looked Kagome straight in the eyes, she knew she was watching, she always knew. that only made it worse, because Kagome found she could never leave until she saw the worst of it.

"Inuyasha, tell me you love me."

"You know I do. I could never stop loving you. " Kagome watched as Inuyasha pulled the clay woman closer.

"What of my reincarnation?"

"What about her?"

"Do you not love her? How can you choose only me when you are always with her?"

"Then I'll leave and be with you. I only feel that way because she is so like you. I love you and only you Kikyo." Leaning down he kissed her with the passion they shared when she was alive. When she returned the gesture and took her eyes off Kagome her heart could take no more.

"Inuyasha you jerk!" She yelled at him in her head unable to bring her mouth too open. Her heart broken by the half demon again she ran blindly through the forest, unaware of the danger lurking just ahead.