Crying In Your Arms Tonight

A/N- Hey...long time no see! Just so yah know, I was half asleep when I wrote this, so bare with me here...also this is you're Christmas gift!

Disclaimer- Don't own Inu, if only...if only... T.T

Anyway, enjoy the chapt!

Chapter 9: Mating 101

The first thought that ran through Kouga's mind as he shifted upon his bed of furs was that he was sticky, the second was that he and his inner Ookami were strangely content, but the third had him jerking up into a sitting position. He wasn't alone.

Looking at his side, Kouga felt his heart stutter to a halt as his eyes registered the naked and sleeping form of Kagome, his eyes shot to Kagome's neck and Kouga nearly howled in triumph when he saw that his mark was really there.

'It…it wasn't a dream! She's really mine! Thank you Kami!'

Letting out a soft purr, Kouga laid back down and began nuzzling into Kagome's neck, attempting to awaken her. But that was when Kouga caught it, jerking back, Kouga brushed Kagome's hair out of the way and couldn't stop the growl of possessiveness that rolled out of his chest at what he saw.

Kagome's ears had become pointed, those of a demon. Deciding a thorough examination was in order, Kouga rolled Kagome onto her stomach, there resting atop her pert backside was a silky black tail and it flicked once before stilling again.

'The change has begun…Kagome…' reaching down, Kouga ran one of his claws up Kagome's back, feeing the soft planes of her flesh.

At this Kagome began to stir, letting out a low mewling noise, Kagome stretched every part of her body she could. Her hips ground up the furs as her back arched and her head tilted back, exposing the smooth column of her neck and throat, as she drew her lips back in a yawn a set of canine fangs glistened in the morning light.

Letting out a sigh of contentment as she collapsed upon the furs again, Kagome's brows furrowed in confusion when she realized three things, three very strange things.

First, she was naked and sore in several places, not to mention sticky, yuck. Second, there was something soft yet really scratchy swatting her ass, not to mention the way her senses seemed heightened. But three really got her, she wasn't alone.

Jerking up, hands flying to cover her breasts and lower regions, Kagome felt her face heat as the scream of 'Kouga' died on her lips when her eyes met his. Kouga flashed Kagome an embarrassed smile and that was all it took for Kagome's mind to return completely, bringing with it the full memory of the goings on from the night before.

Dropping her hands, Kagome launched herself at Kouga, pinning him to the bed of furs thoroughly pleased by the surprised look in his eyes. Leaning down, Kagome nuzzled her face into his neck, laving the skin in the process.

Kouga let his eyes roll to the back of his head as he lifted a hand and slid it into Kagome's silky locks, "Kagome…st…stop it…you…you aren't ready yet…"

Letting out a sigh, Kagome pulled back and looked down into Kouga's ice colored eyes, "sorry…I just couldn't help myself…it's hard to believe, you know, that you and I are actually mates. I…I'm afraid that," Kagome reached a hand down and cupped Kouga's cheek as tears started to gather at the edges of her eyes. "That I'm going to wake up and this will all be nothing but a dream…I just…I just can't," unable to hold it in anymore, Kagome broke out in tears as she turned away from Kouga, her shoulders hunched as sobs wracked her form repeatedly.

Pulling himself into a sitting position, Kouga slid a hand about Kagome's waist and pulled her against his form, "I know…I fear the same thing, but if you think about it…don't you deserve for at least one of your dreams to come true?"

Kagome rubbed at her eyes as she let Kouga's presence and words seep into her very soul, feeling calmer, Kagome leaned back against him more as she felt Kouga's tail rest in her lap. She reached down to stroke it when she noticed that she could feel her own touch, shocked, Kagome stiffened and her eyes fell to her lap.

A pitch black tail greeted her eyes and Kagome let out a gasp of complete surprise as Kouga ran his fingers through the fur, the shock that went through Kagome at his touch told her that the tail was really hers, "h…how?"

Kouga chuckled as he brushed Kagome's hair out of the way, as he began kissing her neck he pulled Kagome closer, letting his tail slip around and coil with Kagome's.

"Kouga…stop it…just answer my question…please," Kagome felt her whole body shudder as Kouga's tail encircled her own, even though she would have preferred to just sit there and enjoy what Kouga was doing to her, she wanted answers and she was determined to get them.

Letting out a low growl of annoyance, Kouga pulled back, shifting out from behind Kagome. Getting to his feet, Kouga stretched before he turned to look down at Kagome, she had a deep blush across her cheeks and Kouga smirked as he caught her eyes running over his body appraisingly.

'She still is shy I see, I really need to break her from that habit…'

"Kagome...before I can explain, we need to inform my pack and your friends about us…that way they don't attack us," having said his piece, Kouga walked to one side of the cave and gathered some assorted pieces of cloth and furs. Finding everything that he needed, Kouga returned to Kagome's side and dropped them onto the bed, he then lifted a loin cloth and fur waist wrap so that he could dress but Kagome reached a hand out and stilled his actions.

"Here…let me…" seeing Kouga's nod, Kagome rose to her feet and then proceeded to dress Kouga. After she finished, she started to dress in what Kouga had brought over when he decided to return the favor.

A few minutes passed before Kouga and Kagome were ready to leave the privacy of their shared cave, it was time to face not only the others but to tell them of her decision, Kagome knew that she couldn't travel with them and Kouga unless InuYasha allowed it.

Around them gathered the members of Kouga's pack, several of the wolves ran up and began to nudge at Kouga's legs, whining out their questions in the Ookami language. To Kagome, who normally heard just whines, barks, howls, and other such noises was thoroughly surprised when she was able to understand what the wolves were saying.

"Milord Kouga…are we correct in assuming that you have finally taken the Lady Kagome as your mate?"

Kouga reached down and ran a hand through the nearest wolves fur, his voice was deep as he spoke, "yes, the change is beginning as well…you may speak with her now, she will hear you just as she is now. Right...my mate?"

Purring low in her throat, Kagome leaned over and nuzzled her nose behind Kouga's ear, before she smiled as she knelt next to the wolves that had surrounded them. Tentatively she stretched out a hand towards the same wolf that Kouga had touched, the wolf whined as it stepped towards her and touched her palm with its moist nose.

"Milady…you honor us…"

Kagome smiled at the wolves' words, deciding to try and speak, Kagome took a deep breath and her nose twitched as it caught the scent of the wolves, Kouga, and his pack mates all around her.

"You're female is pregnant…congratulations..."

Kouga's eyes widened at her words and he took a deep inhale of the air about them as well, finding that she was right, Kouga knelt next to Kagome and nuzzled his forehead against the wolves giving his blessing for the female.

"May Rain have many healthy and strong pups, you may remain behind to protect her Dark fire, I give my permission."

Having said his piece, Kouga gripped Kagome's arm and got to his feet, "Kagome…we must head out, come."

Kagome only nodded her head as she smiled down at the wolf 'Dark fire,' Kouga took off at a run as he lead Kagome away from the den, behind them followed three of the wolves. Then it hit Kagome, she hadn't seen neither Hikaku nor Ginta since they had left the cave, "Kouga, where are Ginta and Hikaku?"

Stopping, Kouga turned towards Kagome and grinned letting his fangs show, "its simple Kagome…they are off looking for a mate, mating season is coming soon and they are both determined to find mate's this year. Sorry I didn't tell you about it before…I was kind of occupied, as you should know."

Kagome felt a dark blush burn her cheeks as she toed at the ground, Kouga merely chuckled as he walked over and lifted Kagome's chin, Kagome smiled embarrassedly and unable to stop himself…Kouga pinned Kagome quickly in a heated kiss.

'I'll never have enough of this…of her touch, her taste, of her…Kagome.'

When he pulled away he brushed some of Kagome's hair behind her ear as he let a smile cross his lips, "there's no need to be embarrassed Kagome, you're my mate now…mine, so I have every right to brag about you…so you'll have to get used to it. Alright Kagome?" As he ended, Kouga leaned forewords again and as he let his eyes close, he nuzzled his nose against Kagome's affectionately, causing Kagome to let out a small string of giggles as she pulled away and held her nose.

"S…stop it! That tickles!"

A pure male smirk crossed Kouga's lips at Kagome's words, Kagome saw the mischief growing within Kouga's eyes and knew that it was time to scram, backing away Kagome's eyes grew wide before she turned tail and ran!

Kouga snickered when he saw Kagome flee, he cracked his neck and back before he knelt preparing to spring right after her, 'she actually thinks she can get away? Not if I can help it!'

Using his leg muscles, Kouga sped after Kagome and easily caught up with her, once he was a few inches behind her he leapt into the air above her to take her by surprise.

Kagome knew that she wouldn't get far but that didn't stop her from trying, feeling Kouga closing in behind her, Kagome tried to put on a burst of speed but as she did this she felt Kouga above her. She let out a loud squeal when Kouga landed before her, his arms wrapping about her and tacking her to the ground, where he proceeded to tickle her mercilessly.

"This will teach you to run away from your mate!" Kagome felt her throat begin to sore at all the screams and cries that she let out, when Kouga finally stopped, Kagome was panting heavily from the exertion.

Leaning back, Kouga waited until Kagome finally caught her breath before he lifted her up bridal style, "Kouga…put me down, I can run on my own you know…"

"Yeah…but I like this better," sticking her tongue out at Kouga, Kagome let out a huff and crossed her arms while looking elsewhere.

Laughing, Kouga started running again but faster this time, 'I hope that everything will be fine after we have told Kagome's friends and InuYasha, it's going to be hard to deal with his anger…but for Kagome I will do whatever it takes, no matter what.'

It took him an hour or so before he finally reached the outskirts of Kaede's village, it would have gone a lot faster, but he wanted to let Kagome enjoy the scenery about them and also so she could know the path it took to get back to their den.

Setting Kagome down, Kouga watched as Kagome started walking into the village with her tail swaying behind her, Kouga couldn't help but enjoy the view as he followed after her his tail wagging happily all the way.

As they entered the village Kagome could hear some distinctive curses not far away and they were headed right towards her, a smile lit her lips at that, "looks like InuYasha is coming…I wonder if he can smell me or if it is just you that he smells…Kouga…" Kagome shivered as Kouga's arms slid about her from behind.

His breath was hot in her ear and was making her belly do flip-flops, "does it matter…you're mine now and there's nothing that…"Kagome moaned as Kouga lightly nipped her ear, "…he, can do about it."

As Kagome decided to let her modesty take a hike, she turned around in Kouga's embrace letting her lips brush against his teasingly, "I suppose your right…but no fighting, understand?" Keeping her tone serious as she said this, Kagome gave Kouga a solid stare, warning him of the consequences should he fail to heed her request.

His lips curling in amusement, Kouga ran one of his hands through Kagome's tail causing her to shiver as she let out a low whine, "I promise I won't start anything…but if he should attempt to harm or take you from me, so help me…he'll regret the day he was born."

Leaning foreword to claim Kagome's waiting lips, Kouga jerked and leapt out of the way all the while clutching Kagome to him, when he landed he turned to see that the Tetsusaiga was stabbed into the earth and a snarling Hanyou was clutching it's hilt.

Shifting in Kouga's grip Kagome turned her head to where she could see InuYasha, her eyes grew wide when she saw that his eyes had begun to bleed red in pure anger and hate, "InuYasha…Sit!" Watching as the hanyou slammed face first into the ground, Kagome looked at Kouga her eyes pleading, sighing Kouga released her and Kagome gave his cheek a quick peck before she moved over towards her friend.

Kneeling next to InuYasha's crater, Kagome tilted her head and felt her tail sway behind her, InuYasha shifted a little as he let out a low continuous growl. Reaching out a hand, Kagome was about to touch his shoulder when InuYasha jerked and slashed at her with his fangs bared, all the while snarling "get the fuck away from me wolf!"

Pulling away at InuYasha's reaction, Kagome got to her feet and looked over at Kouga, he was currently growling as well and his eyes were narrowed in anger that was directed directly at InuYasha. Feeling her eyes prickling, Kagome rushed towards Kouga and was relieved to see him spread his arms wide for her.

Once Kagome was in his arms and sobbing against his chest, Kouga snarled at InuYasha catching the Hanyou's attention. Looking up, InuYasha froze to the spot at what he saw, Kagome was in Kouga's arms crying and her sleek tail was wrapped about her leg.

…

'Wait a minute! Tail…Kouga…Kagome…crying…oh hell no! It can't be!'

Jumping to his feet, InuYasha pointed at Kouga and Kagome, "wha…what the hell is going on here? Why is Kagome crying, why does she have a tail, and why the fuck are you here!" InuYasha refused to believe what he saw before him as he shook his head in flat out denial.

Gnashing his fangs in anger at the Hanyou before him, Kouga tightened his grip about Kagome, "you are the one at fault here, not me, InuYasha…all Kagome did was try and help you, but what do you do?!"

InuYasha's ears flattened to his skull as he recalled what he had just done, feeling guilt welling up in his belly he looked at Kagome, his eyes filled with sorrow and shame. InuYasha flinched as he heard Kouga's next statement, the guilt and shame began to overwhelm him to the point that he couldn't even look at Kagome, let alone speak.

"You growl at her in hate and anger, telling her to and I quote, 'fuck off.' I didn't know you could go any lower InuYasha…but oh did you prove me wrong," seeing InuYasha advert his eyes and his body shake, Kouga knew that the Hanyou had realized his fault and that he was now stewing in his own juices.

When Kagome began to calm, she slowly pulled back in Kouga's embrace. Looking up, she found his gentle blue eyes filled with worry and love, smiling through her tears Kagome nuzzled her nose against Kouga's. "Thank you koi…I needed that…"

"Kagome?!"

Hearing the shocked feminine voice from behind her, Kagome turned in Kouga's arms to find Sango, Miroku, Kirara and Shippou standing but a few feet away, all looked out of breath but happy to see her.

Smiling sheepishly, Kagome watched with much fondness as her friends came running towards her and Kouga, 'I missed them…' feeling her mates grip tighten about her Kagome let her smile deepen as she gazed with sparkling eyes up at Kouga, 'is it possible for anyone to be as happy as me? I hope so…because, it's the best thing in the whole world…'

A/N- And there it is! I was half awake as I said before, so please forgive and mistakes, anyway, the next chapt is under construction so it should be up soon...until then...Ja Ne! And Have a merry Chirstmas and a happy new year! Chow!