Inuyasha knew this was stupid. To walk into Kogas home after not seeing him in centuries was more than a bad idea. But he was one of four people who knew where Kagome might be. And he would be damned if he didn't take Koga with him.

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Shippo yelled. "You three disappeared centuries ago without a word and now you want to show your faces? What were you just waiting for Kagome to be out of the way or…"

"I get it Shippo!" Inuyasha exclaimed. "I know what we did was wrong alright. But we couldn't tell you. I know that's not the answer…"

"Fuck you!" Shippo screamed.

"Now, now Shippo. Let's be reasonable." Miroku said calmly. "We don't have time to explain. We promise we will explain everything. But right now we have to save Kagome."

"How the hell do we know you three aren't the ones behind this?" Koga yelled, hatred filling his eyes.

"We would never hurt Kagome!" Sango said. "She is a sister to me, to us. We understand you're angry…"

Koga chuckled darkly. "Angry? Try infuriated! The women I love is missing and you three think you can just jump back into our lives after disappearing? For all we know…"

Mrs. Higurashi stepped in front of Koga. "I have no right to tell you what to feel towards them. But my daughter is missing and they want to help. Condemn them when Kagome is safely back where she belongs."

Inuyasha exhaled a sigh of relief when Koga closed his eyes and took a calming breath. He closed his eyes when Mrs. Higurashi wrapped her arms around Koga after he let out a pained whine. Inuyasha knew Koga was hurting. He had felt exactly how Koga felt once. When Kikyo had died for the second time. And he would be damned if Koga ever felt that kind of pain.

"Are you really going to help save her Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha got done on one knee so he could look Sota in the eye. He let his lips spread into a small smile and placed his hand on Sota's head.

"Don't worry Sota. We will bring her back. No matter what it takes."

. . . .

Waves could be heard crashing onto a beach. The moon was halfway in the sky, shining light into a small window of a basement where Kagome lay. She slowly opened her eyes and took in her surroundings. She was laying on a cold concrete floor, her hands handcuffed together in front of her. She could tell that the house above her was under construction from the missing baseboards on one end.

'Where am I?'

She slowly sat up to look over herself. She wasn't bleeding or injured that she could see. Her legs weren't tied up either, thankfully.

'Either my captor is stupid or thinks I won't run first chance I get.'

She slowly stood and looked around for a way out. She had two options. She could take the easy way out, the stairs. But her captor could come down them at any moment. Then again her captor could be gone, but the chances of that were slim to none. So that left option number two, the window. It was small but not small enough for her not to climb out. She just needed something to stand on and she could easily get out.

'But you have no idea where you are or even what the hell happened!'

Kagome looked down at the floor and chewed on her lip. She remembered Rin picking her up after school, being dropped off at Koga's and having her laptop in her lap. But everything after that was blurry.

'Come on Kagome! Think! You have to remember what happened!'

She stood still for a moment, trying her hardest to remember the events that led up to her kidnapping. When she kept drawing a blank she shook her head. She couldn't worry about that now. She had to get the hell out of that basement.

She looked around the basement trying to find something to stand on, steering clear of the area where the baseboards where missing. The last thing she needed was her captor to look down and see her moving around. She was just about to give up when she finally spotted the tool to her escape. A plastic bucket big enough for her to stand on and tall enough to give her the boost she needed.

'Careful Kagome! Your captor may be a demon. You have to stay quiet.'

She carefully and quietly lifted the bucket up off the floor. It wasn't empty but it wasn't too heavy. She held the handle in one hand and used her other arm to hold it against herself so it wouldn't make any noise. When she got back to the window she set the bucket down carefully, placing one foot underneath it and slowly lowered the handle until it was resting against the bucket.

'Nice and easy now Kagome.'

She knelt down next to the bucket and placed one hand on top of the lid. She then slid her fingers underneath the bucket next to her foot. She slowly tilted the bucket to one side off her foot, moved her foot out from underneath it and slowly tilted it back down. She carefully sold her finger out from under it and when the bucket was finally completely on the ground she stood up.

'So far so good. Keep it up!'

Kagome carefully placed one foot on top of the lid of the bucket, placed her hand on the bottom ledge of the window and slowly lifted herself up. When she had both feet on top of the bucket she turned her attention to the window only to notice the window itself had yet to be installed. She let a slight smirk grace her lips before she pulled herself up and slowly wiggled her way out.

When she pulled her feet out of the window she quickly got on her feet and started running. She still had no idea where she was but she wanted to put as much distance between her and that basement as she could. To her excitement the window she had crawled from had not been facing the beach she knew was nearby. But the road was still a ways away.

'Koga will come for you. Until then you have to keep moving! Just keep moving!'

Kagome kept putting one foot in front of the other. She didn't even stop when her legs started to burn. She had to get away, as far away as possible. And her running was starting to pay off. She let a smile cross her face when what looked like a parking lot come into view. But her smile faded as she came to a stop. A chill was making its way up her spine and her aura was starting to flare.

The memories of what had happened came flooding into the forefront of her mind. Her aura had flared like this earlier today. And the guards who were on duty that day had been defeated, a few were probably even dead. But nothing compared to the memory of those eyes. The red eyes she was staring into again. The red eyes that were staring back at her from the parking lot, a smirk on the face the eyes belong to.

"I'm glad you're awake. I was hoping you wouldn't miss our reunion, Kagome"

Kagome tightened her hands into fists, the handcuffs tightening around her wrists. Her eyes narrowed into hatred filled slits.

"Naraku."

. . . .

Koga was on edge. It was now dark out and they were still nowhere near Kagome. He glared at the half demon in the passenger seat. They had all climbed into the SUVs, males in one and the females in the other. The SUV with the males was leading the way, Sesshomaru was driving and Inuyasha was giving directions. Miroku was sitting behind Inuyasha, Koga was behind Sesshomaru, Shippo was between Koga and Miroku and Ginta, Hakkaku, and Kaien where in the very back seats. They all fit comfortably, but the tension was so thick it was suffocating. Koga wondered if the females had this much tension between them.

'Obviously not. They are the only ones who can keep us from killing each other.'

But that wouldn't stop Koga from glaring daggers at the mutt.

"Turn right up here. It's not much further now." Inuyasha instructed.

"I swear, mutt, if we…"

"We will be to her soon Koga. We promise." Miroku said.

Shippo turned his eyes to the monk. "Why should we…"

"We know where we are going Shippo. Have faith." Inuyasha stated calmly.

Koga let out a growl.

"You can beat us to a pulp later. In fact I will even let Kagome put the beads back on my neck and sit me into a crater. For now let's focus our hatred at the enemy."

Ginta huffed out his nose. "You mind telling us what we are up against?"

"Or are you just going to keep us in the dark?" Hakkaku asked.

Inuyasha looked down at the dash. "I'm pretty sure you already know."

"We saw to his death half breed. What you say is impossible." Sesshomaru said, his hands tightening on the steering wheel.

"Keh. That's what you think." Inuyasha turned his eyes to his brother. "Did it ever cross your mind that he was able to make a wish too?"

Everyone went silent for a moment before Sesshomaru pressed his foot down on the gas pedal more.

"There is a parking lot up here. Turn into and park. We are on foot from there." Miroku said.

It wasn't much longer till they reached the parking lot. Sesshomaru pulled into and didn't even bother to park correctly. Not that anyone cared at that moment. Once the car was in park Inuyasha and Miroku where opening their doors. The other males quickly followed suit. Once everyone was out of the SUVs they all took a good look around.

"Son of a bitch!" Shippo screamed.

Koga let out a snarl. Before them stood the incomplete condos of the resort Shippo was in the process of having constructed.

"He played us for fools!" Koga growled.

Before anyone could say anything more the scent of blood hit their noses. It was Kagome's. The scent was shortly followed by a flare of Kagome's aura and a scream. Koga's beast came to the surface and looked into the direction her scream came from. Sango was running a second before he was and everyone else shortly followed.

. . . .

Kagome's face was burning. Back at the parking lot she had used her spiritual power against Naraku. She was out of practice so it didn't do much but it was enough to give her a head start. She had turned tail and run toward the beach. She had no idea what she was going to do but she wanted to put distance between her and Naraku. She knew Koga and the others were in their way but they wouldn't get there soon enough. Before Kagome could get very far into the sand Naraku had appeared in front of her. Before she could use her power against him again he had struck her across the face with his claws. Blood dripped down her face as she fell to the ground.

Naraku had taken a step toward her and Kagome took the chance to use her power against him again. This time it knocked him down and had burned his skin a bit. Kagome used the opportunity to quickly get up and start running again but he caught her before she could get far. She felt a scream leave her lips as she was once again pulled to the ground.

"Now, now Kagome. I can't have you escaping." Naraku said as he stood over her, an evil smile spread across his face. "I have too much planed. I can't let you ruin it."

The evil smile spread wider and before Kagome could blink one of his hands was around her neck and her back was pressed against his front. She shut her eyes tight from the pain.

Naraku chuckled evilly. "So nice of you to finally join us."

Kagome opened her eyes slowly and let out a gasp at the sight in front of her. Not only were the people she knew would come to save her there, but three faces she had been missing terribly and even one she didn't know were there too.

"I can't tell you how long I have waited to see all of your faces again. It's been too long since we saw each other last. Unfortunately this reunion won't get to last long. I'm just glad you're all here to watch me take away the one thing keeping you all together."

Kagome let out a strangled gasp as Naraku's hand tightened around her neck. Her vision was starting to become spotty, but she could clearly see that Koga was on the verge of transforming. The snarl he let loose and the red glow his eyes were emitting was all she needed to tell.

Naraku chuckled again. "Worry not Lord Koga. I wouldn't kill her. Kagome is much too valuable for that." His hand loosened around her neck a bit. "What I have in mind is much better than that."

Kagome hissed as Naraku licked the blood dripping from her wounded right cheek. And judging by Kogas reaction his message was received. But comprehension didn't stick Kagome until she felt Naraku's breath on her neck. Her eyes widened when she finally understood. Naraku wanted to mark her.

Koga lunged toward Naraku but was stopped by a barrier.

Naraku let out his signature evil laugh. "Did you really think I was going to make it that easy?" He tilted Kagome's head to the left, exposing the right side of her neck. "You should have made her yours when you had the chance!"

Kagome squeezed her eyes shut. 'No! This can't be happening!' She felt Naraku's breath on her neck again. 'No! I can't let him win! I am not helpless! I will not let him have me!'

It was at that moment she felt something within her snap. Like a dam bursting open, she felt a rush of power. Kagome's eyes sprang open and began to glow. She tightened her grip on Naraku's arm and let her purification power loose. When Naraku's arm began to smoke she slipped from his grip. But before she escaped him completely she turned toward him and, with as much force as she could, punched him right in the face.

. . . .

Inuyasha smirked as Naraku was thrown back a few feet. 'I vow to never piss her off again.'

When the barrier dropped Rin and Sango quickly grabbed Kagome and moved her back a few steps. When she was out of the way the wolves and Sesshomaru pounced. Inuyasha would have joined the fight himself but he figured he would let Koga have this one. Kagome did belong to him after all.

So he walked over to the females and got down on one knee in front of Kagome. The wound Naraku had given her was already almost gone, the blood on her face vaporizing. He smiled to himself. Midoriko had been right from the start.

"Inuyasha…"

"I figured I was going to have to use Tessaiga. But I'm glad I didn't have to." Inuyasha smiled wider "You ok Kagome?"

He could see the tears that were threatening to spill from her eyes. He had a few guesses as to why they were there, but he knew if he mentioned them she would cry even harder. So he was going to pretend he didn't see them and help the females get her to the SUVs.

"What do you say we…"

Before he could finish his sentence Kagome reached up and grabbed him by the hair hanging over his shoulder. When she had a good grip she pulled him forward a little and made sure he was looking her in the eyes.

He had prepared himself for this moment. He knew she was going to yell. Knew she was going to demand an explanation. Knew she hated him at that moment. But all of that preparation went right out the window when she spoke.

"Don't you ever disappear again, you hear me? You don't get to run off again." Kagome let go of his hair and looked at Miroku and Sango. "That goes for you two too. You don't get to run away without a word."

Sango and Miroku smiled and nodded. Kagome then turned her attention back to Inuyasha.

"I promise that we aren't going anywhere. We plan to stay as long as you want us to."

A small smile lit up Kagome's face. "Good. I don't want to have to put you three on leashes."

Inuyasha chuckled. "I have no doubt that you would try. Now what do you say we get you out of here?"

Inuyasha stood and held his hand out for her to take. She took it without hesitation. When she was on her feet she looked past Inuyasha and to the battle going on behind them.

"Miroku why don't you give them a hand?"

"That won't be necessary Inuyasha." Sango motioned for him to turn around.

Inuyasha turned his head slightly. Naraku was losing the fight a hell of a lot faster than he did the first time.

"Just comes to show. All his power really did come from the jewel." Kagome stated.

"Wrong. He is just too weak from the blast of purification he got. Won't be long now." Inuyasha looked back down at Kagome. "You want to wait for him?"

Kagome nodded.

Inuyasha chuckled again. "You really did fall in love with wolf boy."

Kagome smacked his arm lightly. "It was hard not to. You and I were never meant to be Inuyasha."

Inuyasha looked over at his silver haired mate and smiled. "Even Kikyo and I were never meant to be."

"I'm glad you fell in love again Inuyasha."

"You and me both, Kagome."

. . . .

Koga could see that Naraku's life was draining from him slowly. He couldn't help the smirk that lifted the corners of his lips. He want Naraku to suffer. This whole time he had thought his tribe had been avenged. He had been proven wrong this night and he would be damned if he let the half breed get away again.

Koga's claws dug deep into Naraku's flesh, had even taken a few pieces off. It wouldn't be long now. The fight was nearing its end. Koga looked to Ginta and Hakkaku. His betas nodded and quickly grabbed Naraku by his arms. They forced him to his knees right in front of Koga.

"You killed members of my tribe centuries ago. You killed three of my men today. And you had the balls to try and take the women I love!"

Naraku lifted his head and for a moment red met blue before a sinister smile spread across Naraku's face. Koga let out a growl and dug his claws into Naraku's neck.

"For all the crimes you have committed against the wolf demon tribe, you will die here." Koga smirked. "And this time, you won't come back."

Koga placed his foot on Naraku's chest. The moment Ginta and Hakkaku let go of his arms Koga pushed Naraku back with his foot and pulled his arm back at the same time, ripping Naraku's trachea from his neck. Naraku laid on the sand gurgling for a few seconds before he was still and his eyes glazed over.

Koga dropped the piece he was holding and spat on his most hated enemy. He tilted his neck to the left and right, popping it both times. He took a deep calming breath, put his beast back in his cage and was about to instruct his men to deal with the remains a blue flame engulfed his enemy. The flame in question took them all by surprise, even Sesshomaru. But before anyone could say a thing they heard Kagome giggle.

"Where the hell did I learn to do that?"

"We will explain in more detail but just know that you are the descendant of Midoriko." Miroku said with a smile.

"Wait what?"

Koga didn't give a damn at that moment. All he wanted was Kagome in his arms. He made quick strides over to her. When he was only a few steps away she turned her attention to him and took a few steps of her own. Once she was within reach he wrapped his arms around her and buried his nose in her hair. Everyone stood still for a moment, breathing a sigh of relief. Kagome was alive and safe.

"I am never leaving you alone again."

"Speaking of." Kagome pulled herself from his grasp a bit. "I don't care for explanations at the moment. You three, er, you four," Inuyasha smiled as he put his arm around the silver haired women by his side. "I don't care what you do. Go to Shippos, go to Sesshomarus, I don't care! Koga and I were promised a weekend to ourselves and I will be damned if I let it slip through our fingers!"

Koga chuckled. Kagome had always been the type to be there for someone during a crisis. She knew Koga was going to be on edge for a while. The only thing he needed, the only thing he wanted, was her.

"I don't want us to be bothered! I don't want anyone barging into the estate! We need to be left alone." Kagome slipped from Koga's gripped and grabbed his hand. "When we get back I expect my family to be dragged to the SUVs and taken somewhere else!"

The females giggles and said 'Yes Kagome' in unison before they started heading to the parking lot. When they arrived back at the estate Inuyasha had opened his car doors for Kagome's family. They were happy to see her but as much as Rei wanted to hold her daughter and never let her go she could see that Kagome and Koga needed to be alone. She reluctantly let Kagome slide from her grip and ushered Sota and her father in law to the waiting vehicle.

Kagome waved a quick goodbye to everyone before she opened the door and pulled Koga inside. As soon as the door was shut his lips were on hers.