Sango dabbed the damp cloth against her mate's face, grimacing at the cut underneath his left eye. She had hoped returning home with him the following day would ease the inevitable squabbling that would follow. She never expected Inuyasha to lunge for him, seeking blood. His claws tore at Koga's flesh, prompting him to retaliate in a bitter dog fight. Sango was thankful the hanyou was so angry he forgot to use his demon sword.

She could tell the wolf demon was seething as well, not uttering a word as she dressed his wounds. 'I never expected Inuyasha to be so angry...' Koga twitched as she attempted to look at another wound on his arm. "Hold still now, let me see..." Koga sighed, Sango's voice soothing him slightly. He opened his mouth to say something when Kagome's shrill voice was heard.

"INUYASHA! MATTE, INUYASHA!"

Koga tensed, sitting up and bounding past Sango with ease. "Koga, stop it!" She shouted as the two youkai barreled at each other. Again Inuyasha raised his claws, tearing at fur and flesh alike. Kagome watched with Shippo hidden in her hair, unsure of what to do. "Inuyasha! SIT BOY!" The hanyou careened into the ground and Koga raised his foot.

Sango intercepted the wolf demon, tackling him to the ground and straddling him. Everybody waited out the tense moment as Inuyasha began to stir again. Koga growled indignantly. "Let me go, if that bastard wants to die then let him!" He snarled, his fangs glinting. Inuyasha spat, glaring at Koga.

"I promised him... I promised him I wouldn't let anything happen to her!" Inuyasha began, his fist pounding the soil. He had Sango's attention now. "I promised Miroku if anything happened to him I would look after Sango. I also promised him he wouldn't die. I won't fail both of these promises, you bastard!" Inuyasha roared. Sango felt her own eyes sting with tears as she listened, remembering how long it had been since she'd seen Miroku's face.

Koga slid from underneath her, a solemn stare locked on Inuyasha. He stood in front of the hanyou with his arms outstretched. "I would never mate a person I had the intention of breaking. I can't be Miroku but I will take care of Sango. You have my word, and if I don't-" Koga couldn't resist flashing a slightly cocky smile. "I answer to you." Inuyasha rose to his feet and truly inspected the wolf demon for the first time.

The deep emotion swirling in light eyes, his love and desire to protect Sango shined through. Inuyasha inhaled as he nodded slightly, Kagome rushing to his side. "Oh, Inuyasha..." she breathed. Sango joined Koga, flicking tears from the corners of her eyes as she slid her hand in his.