I think this one is a longer chapter. Has over 2,000 words. I hope you like it!
I opened my eyes when the hand retracted to see Koga look away. His face held an unknown expression, it wasn't joy or anger. I couldn't explain it, but it didn't really seem like… Koga. Damn. Now I think I've gone and made him soft from my sob story. I hid my face with my bangs once more before hugging Shippo back.
I heard the straw shift and I looked up to see Koga leaving. "Stay here." He instructed me. "I'm going hunting."
I didn't say anything. I just watched him leave until he disappeared from sight. I shifted until I rested with my back against the cave wall. A few moments later, after I had closed my eyes, I felt someone tug my arm. "Stand up." I opened my eyes to see Koga standing right next to me. I blinked in confusion. Didn't he just say he was going hunting a few seconds ago and left? He then glanced down at me. "Come on, don't make it look suspicious, Kokoa." He whispered, so only I could hear. I then realized that it was Shippo. Sure enough, he had Shippo's tail in the place of Koga's. I complied and stood up, allowing him to take my arm with his hand and lead me through the cavern, towards the entrance. We didn't go unnoticed though.
"Koga, where are you going with the woman?" A man with a scar over his left eye asked.
"The woman needs some fresh air. This place stinks, and I don't think it's the wolves." "Koga" answered. He kept walking after that.
As we neared the entrance, I started to get excited. I tried so hard to keep my golden-brown tail from wagging. I seriously thought we were going to make it. Up until Shippo cried in pain and transformed back with a poof. I quickly grabbed a hold of him.
"They're trying to escape!"
I glanced over my shoulder to see all the men pick up spears and various weapons. I gasped and started running, leaping through the waterfall. I kept running until I had to stop, skidding to a halt. We were trapped. Below us was a drop, and behind us were the angry wolf-demons. I bit my bottom lip before glancing down at Shippo. "You can expand your body and fly, right?" I asked him.
"Yes, but—" He didn't have time to finish before I threw him out over the cliff.
"You're not getting away!" One of the men threw a chain at Shippo, trying to catch him.
Before it could reach Shippo, I growled and leaped at the chain, using my claws to slice the chain in two. I was not going to have Shippo get caught. He needed to get Kuro and Inuyasha and tell them that I was alright. Well, for the most part.
"Conniving witch, I'll kill you!" Said the same scarred man from earlier. He stepped forward to try and attack me but before he could even get close, a dead boar fell right on top of him, knocking him to the ground.
"Hey! What did I say about touching her? I warned you." Koga said from where he stood on a higher ledge. Was he the one that threw the boar? Probably.
The wolf-demon that was trying to get the boar off his friend looked up. "Koga!"
"Koga, the little guy is flying. He's over there." The man to Koga's left pointed in Shippo's direction.
As those two started talking, I focused my attention back on Koga. He had just jumped down from the ledge and landed in front of me, making me step back.
"I'm gonna make you my woman." He told me. I blinked in surprise. I was so not expecting that.
"Hey Koga, I thought you were gonna kill her when you done with her, not marry her." One man said. I became frightened at that thought and I gulped.
"You don't want her, she can barely defend herself."
I crossed my arms over my chest and huffed. "I can too." I protested.
"Idiots, this woman can see the Sacred Jewel. "The Birds of Paradise" aren't the only ones with a shard, you know." Koga said, raising his arms. "With her ability, we'll be able to gather all the Sacred Jewel shards in the region." I gawked at him. Now I'm just going to be used like I'm useless for nothing else?
"That would make us incredibly powerful."
"Our pack would be unstoppable!"
Koga took a step toward me and I would've taken a step back, but I was kind of at the edge of the cliff. "That's the idea, yeah. So you see, she's more powerful than some trained female demon." He turned to me. "Your name is Kokoa, right?" He asked, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me closer to him. "Wolves mate for life, so you're mine now." I can't believe he just told me that. I know that already. I'm a wolf-demon! Of course I would know that! His voice took on a more dangerous tone, as if he were warning me. "Got that?"
That just about did it. Before I could stop myself, I did something I thought I would never ever do. "GET YOUR HANDS OFF ME! I DON'T BELONG TO ANYONE, AND ESPECIALLY NOT YOU!" I yelled angrily in his face.
SMACK!
The sound echoed around the waterfall, which seemed to snap me out of it. I blinked in surprise and then horror as I stared at Koga's shocked face. His left cheek had a red mark in the form of a hand. I gasped softly as I stepped back. I…just…yelled…angrily…at someone… This is was just not my day. I have never yelled in anger at anyone. And I even slapped him! What was wrong with me today?! I brought my hands up to my mouth as I stared at him, my green eyes like saucers. "I am sooo sorry…" I whispered to him.
His pack reacted before he did.
"That chick just slapped Koga!"
"Honeymoon's over. She's dead now."
And with that, they slowly began to walk back into the cave that was hidden behind the waterfall. They probably wanted to avoid anything that might happen involving in my limbs being thrown across the mountain, one by one. But…he still showed no anger. Only shock still covered his face as he blinked and brought a hand up to touch his red cheek. "Hm… You've got guts for slapping me." He said quietly. I wanted to apologize again, but I stayed quiet, still frightened of what he might do to me. "Well, just don't do it again." He placed his hands on his hips.
I was back on the bed of hay, my back up against the wall as I hugged one of my knees close to my chest and my other leg stretched out in front of me. It was dark, meaning it was the middle of the night. I haven't talked to anyone, nor did anything else for that matter. I was grateful that Koga didn't hit me for slapping him, but I still felt bad. I had never acted that way before. Never in my life. I might as well stop sulking and try and get some sleep, if I can that is.
I glanced at the wolves that surrounded my bed. Ever since my escape attempt, the wolves had been ordered to sleep there. Probably to stop me if I tried to escape again. I wasn't going to try to anymore though. I had agreed to help Koga fight the "Birds of Paradise" and I wouldn't be earning any trust if I tried to escape now. I just hoped Shippo found Inuyasha and the others. Kuro… I hope you're not too depressed without me being by your side… I rested my head on the wall and closed my eyes. It was short lived though.
"Hey, move outta the way!" Someone yelled.
"No, this isn't for you!" Another wolf-demon yelled.
I opened my eyes and watched as two men walked over to me.
One of the men had grey hair with a black part sticking up in the middle. He wore a brown fur pelt over his shoulders along with a brown fur pelt around his waist and shins. He also had a red chest-plate, much like Kuro's, with red armor around his forearms.
The other man had a grey Mohawk. He wore blue shoulder-pads, chest-plate, and blue armor around his forearms like the other one. He also had a chain hanging down from his left shoulder-pad. Along with that, he wore a brown fur pelt on his waist and around his shins.
"Hey sis." The one with the wolf pelt on his shoulders greeted me.
"We brought you some food." The one with the Mohawk offered, holding a piece of meat.
I stared at the meat and I tried to hide the sound of my stomach growling. "I'm good." I denied, waving my hand dismissively.
"Are you sure?" The one with the wolf pelt on his shoulders asked.
"Yeah, you haven't eaten in a while." The one with the Mohawk added.
"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm not really hungry right now. You can have it." I told them, not wanting to deprive them of their food. I could always catch something and eat tomorrow after this was all over. If it evens ends tomorrow.
They exchanged looks. "You sure?" They asked in unison. I nodded. The second I stopped nodding they started devouring the meat. I giggled at how they ate. "Thanks sis." They blushed.
"You're welcome."
"Uh… We'll be going now." The one with the Mohawk said as they both started walking away.
"Wait." I stopped them, holding out my hand to them. I didn't really want to be alone, and they seemed kind enough.
"Huh?" They turned around to look at me.
"You guys can stay if you want." I offered. "Unless you have something to do." I didn't want them to get in trouble because of me either.
Their eyes lit up. "Thanks sis!" They ran back and sat down on either side of me, cuddling close.
I blinked in surprise before giggling softly. "What are your names?" I asked them.
"Oh, I'm Ginta." The one with the brown fur on his shoulders announced.
"And I'm Hakkaku." The one with the Mohawk introduced.
"I'm Kokoa Tidashi. It's nice to meet you two." I gave a small smile.
"Yeah, it's nice to finally meet Koga's girl." Hakkaku smiled.
I blushed softly and avoided their gaze. "Umm… where is he anyway?" I asked.
"He's out hunting again." Ginta said.
"Yeah, they didn't get much meat earlier so they're going now." Hakkaku added.
"Wait, were you guys going to give me the last piece of meat?" I asked.
"Yeah." Hakkaku nodded.
"Koga told us to give it to you." Ginta told me.
"Really?" I blushed a bit more. Now I really wish I had eaten that piece. But if it wasn't much, than I still didn't want to deprive anyone of their dinner.
They both nodded.
"Does he trust me after I tried to escape?" I asked curiously.
"Yeah, why wouldn't he?" Hakkaku asked, cocking his head to the side.
"Because he set up the wolves over there." I explained, gesturing towards the sleeping wolves around the bed of hay.
"First of all, he set up the wolves so nobody would try and hurt you like earlier." Ginta explained.
"Second, this is Koga's bed." Hakkaku pointed out.
"W-What?" I was surprised. He let me sleep in his bed? Now I feel bad again. I was stealing someone's bed away from them.
"Yeah, he said that he could sleep in a spare bed while you sleep here." Hakkaku continued.
"He also said because you were helping him, or something like that." Ginta added.
"He did?"
"Yeah, he also sent us to check on you." Hakkaku said.
I nodded, still blushing slightly. I eventually let out a large yawn, showing my fangs and stretched my arms out above my head before dropping them to my side again.
"You tired sis?" Ginta asked.
"Yeah, it's been a long day. One surprise after another." I explained.
"We could get you some wolf pelts if you want." Hakkaku suggested.
I nodded tiredly. "That would be nice."
"Okay, we'll be right back." They both stood up and walked off. They soon came back, rather fast actually.
"Here sis." Hakkaku handed me some wolf pelts.
"Thanks." I gratefully took them and wrapped myself in them.
"We'll be out there if you need anything." Ginta said as they walked away from Koga's bed.
I lie down on my side and curl up with the wolf pelts. They were really soft and warm. I smiled softly in content. I missed sleeping with wolf pelts. They were always so comfortable. I slowly closed my eyes, and shortly after, I fell into a peaceful sleep.
Awww! Kokoa has some new brothers now! :3
Kokoa: They are really nice! :D
Kuro: They better be.
Me: Once again. Kuro, no one asked for your opinion!
Kuro: I can join a conversation if I want to. I have every right.
Me: Well, I didn't give you the right at this moment!
Kokoa: *sweat-drops* Guys... please stop fighting..
Kuro: ... *huffs and looks away*
Me: *crosses arms and sticks tongue out childishly*
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