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Chapter 9

Force


The peaceful night air was thin, no manner of creature stirred in the frozen forest. Winter had been harsh all season long but this night was even more draft than the last, no blizzard or roaring winds ripped through the trees. Just silence, dead freezing silence.

There a full moon hung high in the winter sky casting its ghostly blue rays below lighting up the darkness.

Then the steady silence was broken, but it was a very frail sound coming from deep in to the iced over wilderness.

"Gah!" Kouga felt the air leave his small lungs his body spiraling on to the ice covered ground.

He felt his legs curl to his chest as he lay on the snow and ice in the fetal possession. His small hands crumple around his waist in a tight self hug trying to stop the throbbing in his stomach.

Through narrowed eyes Kouga looked upwards to face his attacker, the dark eyes stared back at him angrily.

Kouga knew those eyes far to well, those dark orbs that held very little emotion. The eyes of his father, Garomaru

He had a look of pure annoyance written over his face "Damn it Kouga! You have yet to avoid one attack or land one! Now get up and try again!" He boomed

Kouga could still feel the sting of his fathers foot smacking into his stomach for what felt like the hundredth time, but he set aside his pain. Bitting down on his youthful lips he brought him self to his feet.

He could feel his body aching all over, Garomaru had woken Kouga earlier this morning for what he called training.

But in the past twelve hours he had been his fathers personal punching bag, delivering hard punches and kicks to his entire body.

Now it was night the freezing cold had set in and every hit landed now came with a lasting sting.

He was thankful for his demon blood though, it seemed to be the only thing keeping the bruises from developing.

"Now come at me again!" Garomaru boomed, not having a single scratch on him.

Kouga swallowed hard finding his footing taking a strong stance, even though he had been struck and knocked down countless times he still had the drive the burning desire to please his father.

Kouga flexed his small claws, then he shot straight forward. Running with what energy he had left towards his father, determination burning in his eyes.

Garomaru lifted his left leg aiming a swift kick at his son, at the last minute Kouga twisted his body to avoid the motion.

In mid air he wanted to cheer he had finally avoided one of his fathers attacks, his joy however was shortly lived.

He heard the awful sound of knuckles pounding into flesh it only took a second for the pain to set in.

Garomaru brought his fist down hard in to the side of Kouga's face, sending him flying backwards.

Kouga's small body flew several feet before gravity kicked in he crashed on to snow below skating cross the ice like a rock being thrown over a lake.

Kouga felt a gasp of pain escape his lips, slowly his hand found his cheek demon blood or not that one was gonna bruise.

Garomaru walked over to his son crumbled on the snow "Never get cocky during a fight! Do you honestly think an enemy will just throw one attack? You must be prepared for anything!" He barked down towards Kouga, no sympathy in his voice.

Kouga slowly sat up his entire body shaking he didn't know weather it was the cold or the pain throbbing through him.

His voice was frail just like any child's would be "I-I'm sorry father"

Garomaru felt a jolt of anger "Do not apologize!" He boomed down causing Kouga to flinch.

"You are a wolf demon! We regret nothing! And we feel no pain! Now get up!" He ordered as if Kouga was one of his soldiers.

Kouga did as he was told shaky his legs folded out from underneath him to stand, he stood up his eyes glued to the ground he felt so weak, like he did not deserve to stand in the presence of his all powerful father.

Garomaru's eyes were still narrowed in frustration "Kouga one day I wont be here to teach you these things! And our pack will look to you for guidance! Do you have any idea what happens to a pack with a weak leader?"

Kouga lifted his head to meet his fathers gaze, a stab of sadness leaving a new wound. Was he really so weak? So pathetic in his fathers eyes, is that all he saw him as?

"Well?" Garomaru boomed.

Kouga flinched "I-I don't know"

"They die! With out guidance a pack will turn on each other and destroy one another!"

Kouga felt his small fist ball into fist, "I understand"

"No you don't!" Garomaru barked "And as long as you are weak you will never understand!"

Kouga felt his small heart take another hit this time it almost knocked the wind out of him.

Garomaru let out a snort turning his back to his son, slowly he walked a few feet away his back still turned "You will sleep out here tonight to think about what I have said"

Kouga's head lifted in surprise as he watched his father disappear deeper into the forest back to the caves back to his comrades and back to warmth. While he was left bloody and bruised to face the harsh winter night by himself.

Kouga lost track of time not knowing how long he stood frozen in the spot his father had left him in before he finally felt the cold wind blow against him.

Slowly he walked over to one of the bare trees around him planting his back against the cold bark sliding down it until he was firm on the ground.

He folded his small arms across his chest for hope of some kind of warmth. His breath visible from the cold as he tried to breath what was left of his warmth on to his hands.

Then after a few moments pasted Kouga began to feel his eye lids heavy, he did not know if it was from exhaustion or just letting the cold night freeze him. But he welcomed the dark embrace, anything to escape the aching in his small body.

He slowly closed his dark orbs letting the winter night take him.

Time seemed to blur Kouga was unaware if he was dreaming or if he were awake, but there was one thing he was certain of, he was warm.

The dark night sky still hung over head the winter snow still surrounding him, but there was something new to his surroundings.

Curled around his body was a thick fur pelt something he had not had before, his small fingers tussled through the fabric pulling it tighter to him not wanting the warmth to escape.

Then he felt something strong place on his head to russell his hair "I only want what's best for you, always remember that"

Now Kouga knew he was dreaming that voice, it was so familiar yet it had never been that soft.

Through his dreams Kouga found his voice "Father"


The sound of a fire cracking rang out through the small stone cave, it was dark lit only by strategically placed torches mounted to the walls.

In the center of the stone cave were large fur pelts spread out evenly over the floor, the room reeked of herbs and blood.

That scent caused who was laying on the pelts nose to twitch.

Kouga's face tightened as he struggled to open his heavy eyes then released once he was able to see clearly.

His eyes narrowed starring up at the stone ceiling, on instinct Kouga slowly tried to sit up.

A jolt of pain banished that idea quickly, he carefully laid back down feeling the soft furs underneath him.

He quickly tried to put his thoughts in order, his entire body throbbed with pain, including his head it was making it difficult to think.

Kouga lifted his hand burying his fingertips into his raven locks, "Gah My head" He whispered.

Kouga did not like the idea one bit of being contained in one spot he knew he had to look around maybe that would ring a bell.

Slowly he planted both his elbows firmly on either side of him lifting his weight up once more.

The pain shot through him again but he ignored it, with a animal like grunt he carefully managed to sit up.

Once up right Kouga's hands flew to his abdomen where most of the pain was emanating from.

Then he noticed two things one his entire stomach was wrapped in bandages and two his chest was bare his armor was missing, quickly he scanned the rest of his body.

Everything else seemed normal minus the countless invisible bruises he could not see them but he could defiantly feel them.

Then Kouga went back to main source of his pain his stomach felt like it had went through a meat grinder.

Gently he placed a hand over the bandages around his abdomen he could smell the dried blood clinging to him along with the herbs under the bandages.

He tightly closed his eyes scanning the corners of his mind to think of how he had come buy such serious wounds.

Applying a bit more pressure to the wound, the flood gates opened.

Everything came rushing back like a wild fire spreading through his mind erupting a thousand questions, but the number one was about a certain girl.

"Well well well your alive! I was starting to think you bit it" A voice cheered.

Kouga snapped out of his thoughts turning to face the person who had just spoke, he met a crystal gaze that matched his own.

Touketsu had a coy smirk spread out of her handsome lips he looked actually happy to be standing in front of the demon before him.

Kouga gaze narrowed imminently going on the defensive he was a wolf demon that much was clear but there was something omanis about him it scent his instinct on high alert.

"Who are you?" Kouga barked

Touketsu's smile did not fade for an instant he took a step forward to far for Kouga to strike but to close for him not to see any motion he was planning on making.

"The name's Touketsu" He said cooly.

"Touketsu" Kouga repeated his eyes still narrowed with distrust.

"And yours?" He asked

Kouga hesitated but he thought what harm could his name do?

"Its Kouga"

Touketsu quickly dropped down to his knees before Kouga, getting eye to eye with him and a bit to close.

"Kouga? From what tribe do you hail?" Kouga narrowed his eyes the question was harmless enough but Kouga was not happy about giving out any unnecessary information.

"The east" Surprisingly Touketsu did not go any further on the matter instead his curiosity quickly went into a different direction.

"Well Kouga what's your story?" Touketsu asked his smile gone now replaced with a look of curiosity.

"What do you mien?" Kouga asked his hand balling into a fist by his side ready to knock this demon through the stone wall behind him if he tried anything.

"Well let see I have been around these parts for several years now and even I have never pissed those damn Yeti's off so much they sent there whole clan after me. So my question is what exactly did you do to make them want to kill you so badly?"

Kouga listened to his question but he decided his were more pressing "Where am I?" He ordered

Touketsu could feel his anxiety he would let his question pass for now "Your in Shioside falls"

Kouga felt his chest tighten "Damn now it all makes scents, he's a rouge" Kouga thought

"We heard all the commotion you and those Yeti's were making, I decided to go check out what was going on so close to out territory. And what do I find? You. Well, what was left of you those fur balls sure tore you a new one" He smiled at his little joke "But seeing as you killed so many of those things I thought you might be worth saving, So I brought you here dressed your wounds and even fixed your armor."

"Why?" Kouga asked this demon had to have some kind of deeper purpose then just the 'kindness' of his heart.

Touketsu extended a hand outward waving a slender finger from side to side "Not so fast, you answer my question first"

Kouga swallowed the lump building in his throat, how was he going to word this "I refused to share my...um my"

Kouga watched as Touketsu's lips spread out into a smile "Oh the girl!" He smiled

Kouga's eyes widen in both surprise and panic "You have her?"

Touketsu did not seem to notice the tone of his voice "Of course its been a few weeks since my men have seen a woman I've been keeping her for entertainment..."

Kouga felt his heart lurch into his throat "Entertainment?" His voice was on the brink of pure venom.

Touketsu quickly shook his head from side to side "Oh no no no we have not touched her...yet, Besides I don't really want you going postal on me like you did those Yeti's"

Kouga felt a sigh of relief build but he did not let it out he could not give that away, he could not let these demons think Kagome was anything more to him than a human.

If they found out they would see Kouga as a traitor to the race and he along with Kagome would be killed or worse.

Suddenly the danger around him became extremely real he was beginning to miss the Yeti's at lease with them he stood a fighting chance he could run, outsmart them anything! But now they were right in the lions den and there was no way he could fight his way out of this one, not right now not while he was still so weak.

"The girl is important to me, I have went through a lot to keep her alive and untouched" Kouga's voice was low laced with a dark threat.

Touketsu listened quietly.

"I want her pure the first time I decide to have my fun with her" Kouga lied cooly but if Kagome had heard him it surely would have sent chill up her spine.

"Ohhh so thats why you have been keeping her, Well kudos my friend she is one hell of prize." Touketsu smiled

Kouga again had to fight off a sigh of relief, but he didn't have to fight long.

"But" Touketsu smiled

Kouga met his icy gaze.

"I'll expect you to be done with her soon...because I don't really like waiting neither do my men" His gaze was hard cold just like, ice.

That sentence sent his instincts on fire, Kouga knew he was not the one in extreme danger it was Kagome. He knew there was no way she was going to get out of here untouched, and he knew he might have to do something drastic to save her.

Touketsu flashed him a quick smile before getting to his feet and heading towards the exit before he stepped through the thresh hold he turned to face Kouga.

"Oh and Kouga I suggest you get some rest, you will need it for tonight after all we don't want you passing out when I introduce you to the rest of the pack"

He flashed one more cool smile, then he was gone.

Kouga felt like he was going to puke he had just barley escaped death to be thrown into another snake pit and what's worse he had drug Kagome down with him.

He knew it would be wise to get rest maybe by and act of the gods his wounds would heal enough for him to fight his way out of this mess, it was very unlikely.

Either way he knew Kagome was in no immediate danger, for now.


"Here it comes!"

The tree tops split apart giving way to the massive demon erupting through the forest, its face was that of a spider black huge fangs hanging over its bottom lips, its body covered with thick hair its black legs had large blades on every side.

The male villagers below fanned out spears and arrows aimed at the massive demon, in the center Keade stood her bow aimed at the demon as well.

The demon raised its massive bladed leg swiping the razor edge straight towards the villagers.

"Now!" Keade aged voice rang out.

Instantly a blurred figure shot out from the cover of the forest wielding a massive blade of its own in his clawed hands.

Swiftly he brought the sword down clashing with that of the spider, the spiders leg did not hold long.

The blade sliced the spiders leg like a knife through butter, the demon spider roared in agony falling backwards against the massive trees.

The figure's feet planted firmly on the snow covered ground below, he shifted the massive sword in his hand to rest on his shoulder.

Eyeing the spider as it tried to stand back up.

"Does time mean nothing to ye another moment and ye would be picking our corpses of this grass" Keade crowed at the half demon before her.

Inuyasha turned his eyes to the side just enough to see the priestess face behind him.

"Would it kill you to show a little graduated?" He barked

"Stop ye whining and finish off yawn demon!" Keade ordered taking aim at the massive spider regain its footing.

Inuyasha turned his attention back to the demon before him, "Fine, damn thing is not even worth my time" He mumbled under my breath.

Inuyasha raised the massive sword taking close aim, then with a single swipe a wave of energy burst from the blade sending its vortex to the spider.

In an instant the demon was shredded into nothing but slivers, then vanishing into a crumbling ash.

The villagers stood in ah watching the flash of colors and blast of energy before there human eyes.

Once the wind dispersed, Inuyasha retracted the blade sheathing it with a quick swipe, before turning back to the village leaving the humans in there amazement

All but Keade she had seen that attack several times before and was not as easily amazed, slowly she turned to follow after the sulking half demon.

Walking deeper and deeper into the forest she began to gain on him only because he was walking so slowly.

A few more steps and she was by his side walking back towards the village using her bow as some what of a cain.

"Inuyasha what has ye in such a foul mood?" She asked.

Inuyasha's hands were folded tightly across his chest a look of grimace written over his face.

"Nothing you old bag" He mumbled

Keade sighed her patience were always tested when it came to Inuyasha's mouth, "Perhaps ye would prefer to take ye aggressions out on another demon?"

Inuyasha shot her a dark look "What you weak ass humans need me to kill another one?"

"Nay" She turned her gaze back to the village coming into view "This demon is far away, and has never ailed my village."

"What the hell are you getting at Keade?" Inuyasha asked stopping in his tracks.

"Only that ye anger is growing, due to this demon a wolf by nature." Keade turned her back continuing to the village leaving a fuming Inuyasha in his steps.

Inuyasha felt his hand ball into a fist, just the mention of Kouga was enough to send him spiraling into a fit of anger.

Kagome had been gone for so long as it was and he was trapped in this village protecting humans that meant nothing to him. And that is how it would stay until Miroku and Sango returned.

With a huff of frustration he leapt into the air catching a branch before swinging in the opposite direction of the village.

He needed to clear his head he knew the village would be safe for now it would be at least another hour before another demon decided to reek havoc.

He increased his speed trying to force Keade's words from his mind, but no matter how bad he hated Kouga, there was another feeling that had been nagging him.

Longing, he missed Kagome more than anyone could see though he would never admit it. Still it would make him one hell of a happy half demon if he could just know she was alright.

He pushed harder against the ground, desperately trying to leave the nagging voice and the images behind.


The strong scent of burning fire wood was a bit of a rude awakening to Kouga's sensitive nose.

His eyes twitched open abruptly the same scene folding out before his eyes, the cold stone ceiling the only thing staring back at him.

Slowly he felt his left arm lift slightly his hand creeping up his still banged torso, a bit of relief washed over him.

His wounds hand already began to close, they were no where near healed but it was a step in the right direction.

Again folding his arms by his sides placing his weight onto his elbows he eased himself upward, the same jolt of pain shooting through him but this time it was a bit more bearable.

It did not take him long to notice his new surroundings there a few feet away laid against the stone wall was his armor.

Kouga looked over the steal plate it was completely whole not a single scratch on it it looked as good as new.

Kouga slowly found the strength to get to his feet taking a shaky step towards the familiar steal.

Once he reached it he hooked a finger underneath the leather strap of his shoulder pads the metal gleaming at him he could see his reflection clearly.

He did not want to admit it but these rouges had to have one hell of an armorest.

With a bit of hesitation he slid the thick steal over his wounded torso before strapping the leather and fur pads into place like he had done so many times before.

It was uncomfortable feeling the heavy pressure over his sensitive stomach but nothing he could not handle.

He quickly adjusted the fur belt around his hips making the armor fit back into place as if he had never taken it off.

Then the sound of footsteps made his ears twitch, suddenly just as he had thought a familiar form stood before him at the entrance.

Touketsu approached with a calm smile "Well glad to see you are finally up we have been waiting all day"

Kouga narrowed his gaze "We?" He questioned

"Of course my men are dying to meet you, so follow me" Touketsu smiled turning his back to Kouga walking back out the way he came.

Kouga remained in his place he did not trust these demons not for an instant they were rouges. Meaning they had to have done something in there lives against there own pack or against they families to deserve exile to a tribe brotherhood and trust is everything and these demons had broken that bound.

Still if he did not leave how would he ever find Kagome, he could not simply wonder around these caverns recklessly.

With a heavy conscious Kouga took a step forward dreading what was to come.

He stepped past the entrance following in Touketsu foot steps, to his surprise a surge of heat struck his face it almost took his breath.

Touketsu noticed his reaction he let out a light laugh "Sorry about that, after all what's a party with out a good fire?"

Kouga quickly composed himself not wanting to expose any sort of weakness to the demons ahead but he knew all to well these demons had seen how serious his wounds were.

Kouga did not have time to remain in his thoughts for long soon the caves narrow path widen revealing the main den of the rouge wolf demons cave.

Kouga quickly froze in his foot steps as about thirty pairs of eyes turned to glare at entrance where Kouga had just entered

Kouga felt his breath catch in his throat there had to be thirty or more male wolf demons spread out through the massive cave. Some sitting down some leaning against the cave walls but every last one of them were staring at him.

There mix match furs spotted the stone floors some brown like his others white and black these demons had to be from almost every tribe he could think of.

The cave they all sat in was massive, the ceiling towering so far over head Kouga could barley see it. In the center of the mass group demons was a roaring fire its blaze wide the smoke pouring to the cave entrance.

It was wide and gave a perfect picture of the outside, long jagged ice sickles hanging over the mouth of the entrance. Kouga could plainly see it was dark the sun no where to be seen it had to be close to midnight.

Then a movement caught his eye as Touketsu stepped forward before all the glaring demons.

Touketsu flashed a wide fangy grin, Kouga took a firm stance fearing he was about to give the attack command, then his calm voice rang out "Men I give you Kouga!"

Kouga almost jumped out of his skin at the mass of demons reactions roars and cheers bursted through there lips, they raised there clawed hands small glasses in tact full of sake no doubt.

Kouga felt his body tense instantly as he felt a warm arm drape around his shoulder, He glared to his right to see no other than Touketsu hanging on him.

Before he had time to punch that cocky grin off his face he felt his body jerk forward as he began to pull him through the crowd of demons.

Only after a few steps he found himself in the center of the demons, the fire only a few feet away from him the flames warming his skin, Touketsu released him planting him firmly on a fur pelt.

He quickly took a seat beside him his icy gaze turned towards the crowd to certain demon "Well what are you waiting for get our guest something to drink!" He barked

In a flash the demon disappeared into the crowd than reappeared in a flash a large white clay bottle in hand.

He quickly handed it over to Touketsu, he turned his icy gaze back to Kouga extending the bottle outward. "Here enjoy" He smiled

Kouga did not move he was surrounded by enemies Kagome was no where to be found and he was still recovering from heavy injuries the last thing he wanted or needed was to get hammered.

"Well?" Touketsu said his smile still in tact

Kouga remained still he did not have to explain himself to this demon, his gaze said it all he could tell Touketsu could read the threat in his eyes.

It was fast but Kouga caught it in a low voice almost impossible to hear Touketsu whispered "Have it your way"

Quickly he got to his feet all the demons around eyeing there leader as did Kouga.

In one swift motion he lifted the large clay bottle into the air "Brothers! Today we honor a fellow wolf like ourselves. Hailing from the East, he alone slayed so many of those accursed Yeti's who have pelaged our land for so long! So we give our thanks to him Kouga as we offer him our most precious of sakes!"

The crowd surged roars and cheers erupting from the mass of demons as all eyes fell onto Kouga once again.

Touketsu brought the bottle down once again extending outward to Kouga still sitting on the floor, a crooked smirk across his lips.

Kouga felt his demon blood boil, he had taken Touketsu to lightly much to lightly he was a hidden killer. Kouga had seen his type far to many times a demon that appears sincere almost trusting but underneath was a blood thirsty murder. A manipulator that could flash you an alluring smile and stab you right through the chest with the same breathe.

Now he was putting his skills to the test Kouga knew all to well if he was to refuse the drink the entire pack would take it as one of the worst insults. There was no doubt that Touketsu would give the attack command and he along with Kagome would be doomed.

But If Kouga did except how much would they continue this treatment, he knew the answer all to well Touketsu would most likely continue pouring alcohol down his throat until he was useless to put up a fight.

Kouga could feel the crowd tensing from his hesitation a sinister gleam in Touketsu eyes, Kouga took a breathe he never had a choice.

He extended out his hand to grasp hold of the bottle tugging it free from Touketsu in one swift motion he pressed the clay to his lips throwing his head back letting the smooth liquid fill his mouth.

Before he put the bottle down he heard the wolfs around him roar with excitement, on the inside Kouga felt a bit of relief but that was short lived as he gazed over at Touketsu.

An even wider smile was spread over his lips as he quickly took a place beside him.

Kouga set the bottle down by his side as he felt firm hands patting his shoulder pads and back then he heard the demons.

"Thats how you do it!" A few cheered.

Then Touketsu spoke "So tell us brother Kouga how did you manage to kill so many of those damn Yeti's?"

Kouga felt the crowd stiffen as several demons came to sit around him all listening intensely.

Kouga was not to happy about being called brother by one of these demons but he knew he had no choice he was a puppet and Touketsu had the strings he had not choice but to play his game, for now.

Kouga swallowed the lump in his throat then he began to speak, aggravation laced his voice but he had to push past it as he told the story excluding the parts of him protecting Kagome and running for there lives.

The demons around him clung to his every word all but Touketsu he remained planted at Kouga's side quietly he gave the occasional glance but other than that he had not said a word.

Finally after felt like an eternity to Kouga the story finally came to a close the demons around him all smiled at each other then at Kouga.

"Shows those damn Yeti's!" One cheered "I say we finish them off tonight" Another boomed Kouga could tell most of theses demons had already had a bit to much to drink.

After awhile the crowd merged around Kouga each wolf seeming to have a tail of his own, of battles won or villages plundered.

Kouga pinched the bridge of his nose this was going to be a very long night, still Kouga could not let his guard down Touketsu was there to remind him of that.

Every few moments he would stare into his icy gaze it would shift down to the clay bottle at his side Kouga knew all to well what he meant his eyes said it all, 'take another drink or I'll announce another toast'. Kouga had no choice but to comply he would grab the bottle and take a large gulp each time Touketsu flashed him a triumphant smile.

It made Kouga's stomach turn, slower and slower the night seemed to drag on the flames still roaring through the cave the demons around him still chattering away and the sake never seemed to end.

Kouga could already feel his sensible mind leaving him Touketsu's plan was working before he knew it Kouga had already gone through several bottles of sake and there always seemed more to replace it.

Kouga lifted his hand to his eyes his thumb and index finger probing at his temples his head was already starting to spin he had to slow down he could feel his mind blurring and his reflexes slowing.

Then he heard that voice again the one that was driving him to the brink "What's this Kouga had a bit to much?" Touketsu smiled

Kouga did not have to move his hand to feel the eyes staring at him, this was getting bad Kouga could not take it anymore he had to think of something fast.

Then it hit him he knew this would distract not only Touketsu but his men, Kouga slowly fanned his fingers apart his own fierce gaze peering through.

His dark orbs met Touketsu's icy gaze "Tell me something Touketsu..." Kouga started his voice dark laced with a hidden venom.

Touketsu listened calmly, "How is it that you came to be the leader of these Rou-" Kouga hesitated "Rough gentlemen" Kouga felt a bit of relief that was close the last thing he needed was to insult them by calling them Rouges, which is what they really were.

Then he had to resist a smile from spreading over his lips at the look on Touketsu's face, His face was calm as all eyes drifted to him but his eyes. His eyes were liquid fire trying there best to burn the cocky look off of Kouga's face.

Kouga had trapped them at his own game if he resisted to tell the story then it was an insult on his part that idea made his smirk almost spread.

Despite his hidden fury Touketsu began to speak "Very well no harm in telling you I suppose"

The crowd stiffened a bit but all eyes remained glued to Touketsu.

"A few years ago, I hailed from the northern tribe I was second in command under the rule of our tribe leader Ryga. I served under him obediently for several years over those years we were at war with the western tribes, for years I battled and slew our kind to gain power for our tribe like any loyal commander would, but when victory was finally in our grasp Ryga declared peace with the western leader! Peace! After so many of our brothers had been lost Ryga wanted to end the blood shed!" Touketsu voice was laced with rage but he kept his tone low "It was then that I realized how weak Ryga had become, there were several of my brothers that had felt the same way. So for the good of the tribe those who were loyal to me declared that Ryga had to die in order for me to obtain power and finish off the west. Our plot was ordered out I set a date to assassinate my soon to be ex leader." Touketsu had a cool smirk across his lips as he continued but it soon began to fade "Unfortunately we did not succeed, One of my loyalist was a traitor he ran tail between his legs to Ryga. We were exposed my men were sentenced to banishment while I was sentenced to death." Touketsu still smiled "It seemed Ryga could show mercy for our enemies but not to his loyal under-lengths, I found that a bit ironic"

Kouga wanted to snarl "Loyal?" He barked mentally but he remained composed "How did you escape?" Kouga asked

Touketsu narrowed his gaze the hidden fire still burning "I managed to convince a slave girl if she would free me from my chains that Ryga had placed me in I would return her to her village, She was foolish enough to believe me...After I killed her I made my way to Ryga's chambers he never stood a chance in his sleep it was almost funny he so helpless before me."

"You could never gain power over the tribe and yet instead of running immediately you killed him anyway" Kouga said calmly

Touketsu flashed him a cool smile "Yes, but my victory was short lived I heard the guards coming I had to flee. Thankfully it was the dead of winter my scent was untraceable they never had a chance of finding me. So I eventually made my way here and met all these gentlemen as you called them"

The demons around them roared excitement as the tale finally came to a close, every demons cheering all but Kouga.

Touketsu slowly raised his hand to silence his men his eyes still fixed on Kouga, "Enough about me, we know so little about you tell us Kouga are you rouge?"

Kouga felt his demon blood boil every fiber of his being began to crave one thing blood the blood of Touketsu how dare he imply Kouga was like any of these scum! He was a leader a true leader his men were family his under lengths his strength he lived a breathed wolf pride! These demons had cast there lives there families there brother hood for there own selfish gain! Kouga was nothing like these worms!

"Never" Kouga seethed his voice came out much darker than he meant to give away.

It did not go unnoticed "Well well pardon me asking are we rouges beneath you?" Touketsu held a serious face but Kouga knew he was smiling on the inside Kouga had slipped up.

Kouga cursed himself mentally he had let his anger get the better of him he had insulted the pack, he had to think of something fast.

"No, No wolf is below me I just don't share your skills to survive with out my tribe" Kouga said cooly, but the words burned his tongue to lie and say these demons were his equals.

Touketsu's eyes flashed anger, but his face returned to calm Kouga had recovered.

Like he had excepted the night continued on with more and more sake this time worse than before Touketsu was getting determined but Kouga was not sure for what.

His minds was clouding his body becoming more and more loose with every bottle yet it never seemed to end he was amazed that no other wolf had dropped, but then he heard the most awful words ring out through the cave.

"Hey Touketsu we are all getting a little...edgy how bout we bring that human girl out for a little fun!" A voice rang out.

Kouga's heart skipped a beat, He could feels his eyes widen with panic and for that instant he could not hide it.

Touketsu smiled "Good idea!" His gaze turned to Kouga "What do you say Kouga mind if we borrow her?"

Kouga's eyes turned from shock to rage in an instant he felt his hands ball into fist at his side and his fangs glide over his bottom lip.

His mind was still heavy from all the sake he had consumed but if anything that only made his rage grow that much more.

Kouga tried to to tell himself to calm down but the idea of any of these swine laying a finger on Kagome sent him over the edge.

"Well?" Touketsu asked again.

Kouga balled his fist tighter together but he forced a calm voice from his lips "Touketsu I am sure you remember our little talk earlier, about what my plans are for that girl."

Touketsu's smirk stayed in tack, slowly he got to his feet stumbling a bit from the amount of sake he had consumed.

"Ah you are right I had almost completely forgotten, very well follow me" He spoke down at Kouga

Kouga felt his hatred subside for an instant only to be replaced by confusion, "Follow him where?" He thought.

Touketsu did not give him long to react slowly he began making his way through the horde of demons to a opening back into the maze of caves.

Kouga instantly got to his feet, instantly he felt the same effect Touketsu had his eyes blurred and his limbs felt like limp noodles.

Still he did not have time to wait he tried to force his body to cooperate as he stumbled forward one foot after another.

Soon he was by Touketsu side both traveling down the stone tunnels, it was not long before they were both out of sight from the crowd of demons and it was just the two of them.

"Touketsu where are you leading me?" Kouga said not concealing his venom laced voice any longer.

He heard Touketsu chuckle "You will see"

Kouga was more than willing to slam this cocky basturd against the wall and beat the information out of him but he did not think that would help the situation.

Several minutes passed as the two made there ways deeper into the darkness of the tunnels taking several twist and turns Kouga had lost track.

Then after what felt like an eternity Kouga saw a dim light at the end of the tunnel, just like he had thought Touketsu lead him to it.

Once they reached the passed through a entrance leading into a small stone room that had resembled the one Kouga had woken up in.

But there was something different much much different there in the center of the room laid a graceful figure, Kagome.

Kouga felt his eyes widen in relief, she was alright.

Her back was turned to the pair of eyes staring at her, her ankles and hands bond by thick rope but judging by her breathing she was sleeping.

His staring did not go unnoticed by Touketsu "I see you are relived"

Kouga quickly broke eye contact with Kagome's sleeping form "Only that you or your men have kept your word"

Touketsu let out a laugh "Of course"

Then he did something Kouga did not expect, he slowly turned and began walking toward the entrance.

With a quick pat on Kouga's shoulder he spoke "Well have fun, I'll give you an hour"

Kouga spun around instantly to face Touketsu's back "What the hell does mien?"

Touketsu stopped in his track for a quick laugh he shot Kouga and look over his shoulder "Sorry did not mein to insult you I'll give you two hours then"

Kouga still stood confused but a very cold chill climbed up his back "For what?"

"What else? I told you me and my men don't like to wait so have your fun but be ready to share when I come back"

Kouga felt a jolt of panic shoot through is entire body.

"Try not to damage her to much, she still has a lot of gentleman waiting" Touketsu let out one more laugh before he disappeared back into the darkness of the tunnels.

Kouga felt his entire body begin to tremble, this situation was out of control and there was nothing he could do to stop it Touketsu had played to ultimate card.

Why now why had he chosen to throw him in here with Kagome out of no where Touketsu's his men could barley stand let alone...

Then it hit him Touketsu was bluffing, he had seen through Kouga's attempts to hide his feeling for Kagome.

He was putting him to test if he Touketsu returned and Kagome was untouched then he would know what Kouga was hiding.

But if Kouga did the unthinkable he would have no choice but to believe Kouga was no traitor and he might release him and Kagome.

Kouga shook his head furiously from side to side "That son of bitch!" Kouga barked mentally.

Touketsu had been planning this from the start, and either way out of his twisted game would result in devastation.

If he refused to hurt Kagome there was no doubt he would be killed and Kagome would suffer a far worse fate.

Kouga felt his blood boil his eyes turn to slits of rage there was no way out of this Kouga could not fight there way out this time "I-I have to save Kagome" Kouga thought "B-But how...If I did...She would despise me I would despise me!"

Kouga blue orbs glided over to Kagome's still sleeping form "But she would be alive...I-I could get her out of here..."

Kouga hands flew to his head his finger tips burying into his raven locks "No! There's got to be another way!"

But on the inside Kouga knew there was none, either he force himself onto her and save her life and his or he refuse in which case they both die and Kagome would be...

Kouga felt his world falling apart, "What do I do!" His mind screamed at him

"Uh..." A soft voice moaned

Kouga's head jolted to the side to where Kagome lay, her body slowly began to move.

Kouga was paralyzed.

She wiggled around on the straw bed until she found her balance even with her hands bond behind her back.

She slowly edged upwards until she was sitting up, her eyes still glued to the stone floor.

Kouga felt his hands fall limply to his side, as he watched Kagome sit up unaware of his presence.

Her back was to him but slowly he took a step forward, at the sound her body twisted to the side facing who was approaching her.

"Who-" She began but then her dark brown orbs locked onto Kouga's

Kouga froze, Kagome's eyes widen then to Kouga's surprise tears began to well in the corner of her eyes.

A weak smile fanned over her lips "Kouga!" She wept

Kouga felt a knife stab into his heart, she was happy she was actually smiling to see him.

Kouga did not hesitate he walked forward till he was only a few inches away he dropped down to his knees before her he extended his clawed finger outward.

In one swift motion he hooked his arm around her slicing the rope freeing her.

In an instant Kouga felt his body tense, Kagome's body jerked forward her arms hooked around his neck as she buried her face into the meeting of his neck and shoulder.

"Your alright" She sobbed "I was so worried I didn't know if you were...Oh Kouga!"

Kouga's eyes narrowed his eyes deeming with concern "She was worried about me..." Slowly Kouga's arms lifted upward wrapping around Kagome's waist holding her gently his face burying into her dark locks.

He inhaled deeply her rich scent filling his him, he had lost track of how many times he had fantasied something like this he and Kagome alone in each others arms.

But how cruel was fate that his life time dream was about to become a horrible nightmare.

Slowly Kouga's hand crept upward to Kagome's shoulder in a slow motion he began to pull her sleeve downward revealing her bare shoulder.

Kagome slowly pulled back to meet his gaze "Kouga?" Her eyes met his then went to his had still tight on her shoulder "W-What are you doing?"

Kouga's eyes narrowed his eyes deep with emotion but one was clear, misery.

"Kagome I am so sorry..."

"Wha-" Kagome did not get to finish her question

In an instant Kouga pushed forward sending Kagome falling back on to the straw bed Kouga right on to her pinning her beneath his weight.

Kagome instantly began to struggle "Kouga what are you doing get off me!"

Kouga did not budge, he grabbed Kagome's flailing hands pinning her wrist on either side of her head.

"Kouga stop it your hurting me!" Kagome cried, Kouga could smell the tears clinging to her and he knew there was going to be much more to come.

"Please Forgive Me" Was the only thing that came from his lips before he brought them down to Kagome's throat in a hot kiss.


Oh my so sorry it took me so long to update but yea graduating pretty soon so I dont really have a lot of time on my hands but yea..

But what about Kouga? What is our wolf gonna do? Don't Do it Kouga!

Well I guess we will find out soon enough see yall soon!