Kouga, and Kagome, awoke the next morning smiling as usual. Kouga's nose was keen to the smells around him and, he smelled something burning outside. He walked out into the cave, Kagome on his arm wiping the sleep away from his eyes. Soon he figured out what was burning.

"AAAHHH, GINTA, YOU SET THE FISH ON FIRE. HURRY, PUT IT OUT BEFORE KOUGA GETS OUT HERE AND-"

But, he was cut off by Kouga clearing his throat and sighing heavily. Ginta turned around with a frightened look in his eyes and then stomped on the fish to put it. He laughed nervously and walked over to hide behind Hakakku, who now was the one nervously giggling.

"Uh hey there Kouga."

Kouga didn't answer.

"Oh Kouga, we're so sorry, it was an accident. We were just trying to cook Kagome some breakfast, but we left it on the fire to long and it burst into flames. But I guess you already know that though, huh?"

Kouga grunted and shook his head doubtfully. He turned and walked through the waterfall without another word leaving Kagome to show them how to prepare a cooked fish. It wasn't hard since they had another fish already on hand.

"Okay guys, watch."

Kagome took a stick shoved it threw the head and out the tail. (they cleaned the fish so there were no guts to squirt out anywhere, thank god.) She placed the fish over the fire and turned t every now and then just until it was golden brown around the edges.

"See, that's all you have to do. Just cook it until it's nice and golden brown. By the way, thanks, you guys for trying to help, that was very sweet of you guys."

Ginta and Hakakku, blushed and Kagome bit into her warm fish. It tasted just like when she traveled with Inuyasha and the gang. It brought back memories that she didn't want to see. After all she had Kouga and she wanted to make new memories with him, even though she knew she would never be able to forget all the things that happened in her travels with him.

"Okay, well I'm done, I'm gonna go see why Kouga walked out like that. He was probably trying not to blow up when I was here. He's so stubborn some times he's gotta learn to just let it roll of his back for once."

Hakakku and Ginta nodded there heads in agreement checking to make sure Kouga couldn't see them first. Kagome walked outside and looked around. Up on a hill to the East of the den she could see Kouga sitting on the ground watching some of the young pups play. He had a depressed look on his face and a sad look in his eyes. Kouga walked over to him and sat down next to him. He didn't even seem to notice her, but she knew he did.

"Kouga what's the matter? Usually you would've tore those guys heads off, but you walked away without a word. What's buggin you?"

Kagome asked with pleading eyes. Kouga huffed another heavy sigh and then turned his head so that he could look at Kagome as he spoke. His tone was sad.

"Kagome, look at those kids over there."

Kagome watched the tiny children playing and then shrugged her shoulders. "Yeah they're kids so what?"

"So what means that they will be here for the next generation to come along and I won't be able to lead the tribe after a certain age. What those two twits did in there just reminded me of something that a kid would do for a mother or father. I just wanna have someone to do that for me one day, at least so I know that when I step down as the leader of the tribe I will know that I trained this person to be a strong and thoughtful leader, just like there old man."

Kagome took in a sharp breath. "Kouga I didn't know you ever felt like this. Why didn't you tell me before? I feel terrible now."

Kouga's eyes changed to pain and sorrow now. "Oh, Kagome, don't fell bad. Just like you said you didn't know. This is why I didn't tell you cuz I didn't want you feeling like it was your fault. It's mine, I should'a told you before and not have kept my feelings inside."

Kagome leaned on his shoulder. He rested his cheek on top of her head. The two watched the kids play a little more.

"Kouga, I promised you tonight and I will keep that promise. But I'm gonna add on to that promise I made you. I promise to try for a child no matter what happens. That means whatever it takes. I just hope it'll work with me being a priestess and all."

Kouga looked down to her and saw that she was crying. He scooped her up in his arms and cradled her.

"Kagome, why are you crying , love?" He begged. She wiped her tears away and looked up to him.

"Oh, am I crying I didn't realize. I was just thinking about, how I wanted all of what I have now, but with Inuyasha. I never realized how big of a jerk he was to me until I left that day. I'm just happy that I did because pretty soon I would've been reduced to nothing. He was tearing away at me like acid. Taking more and more with each touch. And then at last the burning stopped when you brought me here that day. I am grateful you did that thank you."

She snuggled closer to him. He had never heard this from Kagome and was kinda shocked that she opened up to him so easily.

"Wow Kagome, I never knew you felt like that either. I'm glad I could make the burning stop. Even if you weren't in pain when you were around that Mutt-Face I still don't want you to be in pain anytime. it's my turn to make a promise to you now."

Kagome tense as she turned to look up at him. "What is it Kouga?"

"I promise to make sure that you are never in pain again. No way will my woman be n pain as long as I'm able to protect you. And if I'm not able, then I'll send someone with you."

Kagome giggled and put a hand on his cheek just so that her hand could feel his warmth that radiated off of him like he was a heater.

It was now late afternoon about 4:00 and Kagome was preparing dinner with Hikoni and the other females. Shippou was on her back like always talking about some of his new friends and how he like it a lot better here than with Inuyasha. At around 5:00 dinner was ready (earlier than usual) and there was a lot of noise in the main den. At around 7:00 everyone in the tribe had eaten even the guards and were extremely satisfied. Kagome had made beef stew that was seemingly magic. If they hadn't of run out the whole tribe would've kept eating and eating. It was a slow day. Nothing not even a low class demon like Shippou showed up ad it was annoying Kouga how quiet the forest was. But since he didn't know why the thought left his mind without reoccurring . Well at least until later on when everyone was asleep except for Kagome and Kouga. Just as they went to go slip into bed there was a huge explosion. Kagome, and Kouga expected Inuyasha to be the culprit, but his scent was nowhere. Kouga and Kagome ran out into the main den. Kagome had her quiver on her back and her bow in her hand. Kouga got into his fighting stance beside her. They were back to back standing toward the explosion. When the dust settled there was a huge demon larger than a small mountain standing outside the cave. Kouga, cocked and eyebrow and Kagome shuddered.

"So this thing is the reason nothing was in the forest today, eh? It scared all of the creatures away. They were smart, cuz this things aura seems powerful, but that could be a trick too."

The demon hit the side of the mountain again causing it to shake.

"We gotta defeat this thing before it brings down the whole mountain den and all. If we don't all of our brothers and sister will be dead and we wont be able to revive them. We still have to make our wish on the jewel to revive the ones that dies because of Naraku."

Kouga nodded. He kissed Kagome on the lips with passion.

"I'll go and defeat it. I want you to stay here and help with the others. Please be careful I don't sense anything else here but I don't know if this thing has lackeys or not. Just keep a barrier around you please. It would make me feel a little better."

"But, Kouga, I don't want you to leave. Please, I don't want you getting hurt or-,"

She was cut of by his finger on her lips.

"I promise to be extra careful just for you okay? Now I gotta go get rid of this thing. I love you.""I love you too, Kouga, come back to me in one piece. Remember to think about your moves please." She pleaded.

He nodded and in a whirlwind of dust and leaves was gone outside. Kagome put up her barrier and walked around making sure that everyone was okay and hadn't been hit by any of the falling rocks from the caves roof. There were a couple of minor injuries but nothing major. Nothing a couple of bandages couldn't fix. A baby was left alone for one minute and then a rock slide happened, and was headed straight for the baby. Kagome didn't think, he didn't have to she ran towards the baby and let her barrier disappear. She caught the baby just in time barely dodging the oncoming rocks. After and made sure the baby was fine a very frantic Hikoni came running up to her.

"Oh, thank you Sister Kagome, you saved Sufi. How ever can repay you?"

"Oh, nothing. I don't want you to repay me I, didn't do it because of the. I saved her because I didn't want her to die. Just please get somewhere safe. don't want anything happening t anyone else."

Hikoni nodded and ran to her husband who was staring at Kagome with a thankful expression and grateful eyes. Kagome smiled at him and went to walk out to help Kouga but was picked up by something. And in a flash of white and red she was gone.

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Looks like Kagome's promise couldn't be kept after all. Who could've taken Kagome without Kouga sensing it? And why would they take her? All questions that will be answered if you just review. ( Good reviews please!!??) Sorry folks i kknow you were expecting Kagome to be mated but I was thinking ad i thought it should hapen later in the story the poll will still be up for voting I'll just change the title. I promise to put that part of the story in later! Thanks again!!