A-N/just a short note I received a review about changing the point of views in the story, there will be chapters here and there that are of the other members of the group however this story is focused around Kagome and her new pack so the chapters about the other members will be few and far between for about the first 50 chapters till all the members meet back up than the point of views will be changing more often. As always enjoy and let me know what you think =)
Morning arrived quickly for the lands. In the slayer village the slayers woke just before dawn to begin the chores of the village. In the headman's house Inuyasha laid on his side his head propped up by his hand as he stared at his intended mate. He thought back to his reaction to Kagome he knew part of him still cared very much for the girl, but at the same time that part knew he had to let her go. It was the best for all of them in the long run.
Kagome brought Kikyo back just for him and he would not make the mistake he had in the past. He let his heart be split between Kikyo and Kagome this time he needed to make his choice clear to the whole world. He brushed Kikyo's cheek with the back of his fingers in a loving caress. He needed to ask her if she really loved him than he would offer a courting mark to her.
Kikyo felt the warmth of his hand ghost over her cheek and her eyes fluttered open "Morning Inu." she said with a soft smile her voice still slightly husky from sleep.
Inuyasha smiled back at her "Morning Kikyo."
Kikyo sat up slightly and stretched her arms above her head, "Something wrong?" she asked looking back to Yasha.
Inuyasha's smile faltered a little bit "Can we talk before we leave?" he asked in a soft tone.
The tone alarmed Kikyo slightly she has seen many sides to Inuyasha but he has never been soft spoken. "Of course, is here fine or would you like to go for a walk?" she asked in a wary tone.
Inuyasha shook his head "Here's fine." He took a deep breath preparing himself for what he was about to ask. Part of him felt wrong for asking but he needed the answer, it was that simple. "Kikyo I don't want you to take this the wrong way and I'm not very good with words so please bear with me." he said with a pleading look at her. Kikyo became even more alarmed. Whatever he wanted to talk about couldn't be good but she nodded all the same.
Inuyasha let out a breath he didn't know he was holding."I know that your back to the normal you but I need to know." he stopped and looked her dead in the eyes to read any emotion she may try to hide from him "Do you truly love me, do you accept me as the half breed I am? I cannot be changed to a human now and I need to know that you love me and not the idea of having a normal life."
His eyes were hard as he looked at her and he didn't fail to see the hurt in her eyes. It wasn't his intention to hurt her but he needed to be honest with her it was a fresh start and he wanted them to start right.
Kikyo was hurt by his words yes she knew why he would ask such things and at the time of the jewel 50 years ago her desire for him may not have been completely pure. Now though after the last three years of watching him with Kagome and his pack she couldn't help but love him just the way he was. Kikyo took a deep breath she didn't want the hurt she was feeling to come out in her voice. She understood his reason and would not over react to his honest questions. "I know why you ask and you have every right to ask them Inu." her eyes drop from his.
Yasha reached out and gently placed his hand on her cheek bringing her eyes back up to him. He needed to see her eyes while she answered. Kikyo gasped as she felt his warm hand on her cheek, when their eyes met again she knew what he wanted and why he did it.
"I do love you for you Inu I know that I have done some really messed up stuff over the last three years, but you have to believe me that it was all for the better of the world I wanted to finish what I started but I know now I never could even if it was all I desired it was not my place but Kagome's.'" her eyes had a softness in them when she spoke Kagome's name. She really respected the woman now even if she still hated her she would have to respect her for what she had done.
Inuyasha watched her closely as she spoke he saw the honesty in her eyes and while he knew it would take time to get over all the stuff of the past he was going to put a full effort in to doing so. A small smile made it to his face lighting up his eyes. His thumb lightly stroked her cheek where his hand was still placed.
Slowly as not to startle her he leaned in. She didn't pull away from him but her eyes were wide as he closed the distance between them. In the barest caress Inuyasha pressed his lips to hers than brushed his cheek against hers "Thank you for your honesty." was the whispered words she heard.
Kikyo's eyes began to water at his words. She knew it would take time to rebuild their trust in each other but she was so grateful that he would try. A soft smile made it to her face as she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him closely to her. Inuyasha was slightly taken off guard by her action but hugged her back just as tightly.
They pulled away from each other slowly their joy evident on both of their faces. "So Kikyo will you be my mate for the rest of our natural lives?" he asked with his fangs peeking out of his lips.
Kikyo gasped he had really asked her. She watched him for a little longer "Are you sure you want me Inu, I know part of you still cares deeply for Kagome and I don't want you to feel obligated to me now." she said with sadness in her voice.
Yasha was taken aback by her voice he didn't realized that she had noticed the way he was acting. He smiled lifting her chin again to make their eyes meet. "I do not feel obligated to ask you to be my mate Kikyo." he said in a calm tone. "I feel obligated to let her go, she has every right to be happy as we do and I know I can't make her happy."
Kikyo didn't miss the sadness in his eyes he still loved Kagome in some way. Her hand slowly reached up and caressed his cheek "I'm sorry Inu, it must really hurt to let her go." she said.
Inuyasha shook his head "No she was never mine to keep I was shellfish and I only hurt her more she's better off this way. I'm doing this because I love you both and this is the best thing to do for both of you to make you happy."
He looked to the wall a small blush on his cheeks, he hadn't been this open with anyone in a long time and it was kind of embarrassing. Kikyo let a giggle slip past her lips; he was so cute when he blushed.
Inuyasha huffed at her "So do you understand now or would you like to laugh at me some more."
Kikyo laughed harder "Ok ok Inu I'm sorry you're just so cute when you act like that.".
Yasha smirked at her and leapt and tackled her to the floor her eyes were wide and her laughing came to an abrupt stop. "Ha who's laughing now." he joked at her.
Kikyo's smile returned she leaned up and brushed her cheek to Yasha's stopping just by his ear "Yes Inu I would be honored to be your mate." she whispered.
Inuyasha froze his heart stopping for a moment he never thought that he would be mated much less to his first love. He leaned up and smiled down at her "I will need to give you a courting mark is that ok?" he asked.
Kikyo looked a little puzzled but nodded all the same. Inuyasha couldn't help but chuckle she had no idea what she was in for but it boosted his ego to know that she trusted him so much. Leaning down he brushed hair away from her neck with his nose "This may hurt." he said in a husky voice.
That was all the warning Kikyo got before Inuyasha sunk his fangs in her neck to the gums. Kikyo gasped and was about to scream till Inuyasha's other hand quickly covered her mouth. The pain was brief but so sudden it had shocked her more than hurt. Shortly after the bite she felt his youki pulse through her it tingled and she felt a sudden calm come over her. And just like that it was over Yasha licked the bite clean and watched as it healed in its place was a pale blue outline of a circle. He sat up and brushed Kikyo's bangs from her face and couldn't help the chuckle that left his lips.
She looked completely dazed. "Are you ok?" he asked getting her attention.
"Um….yeah I think so that was just unexpected." she said still looking at him in awe.
Once more he chuckled at her and she in turn glared "What?" she asked in a harsher tone.
Yasha just smiled "You're pretty cute when dazed like that." Kikyo blushed brightly and tried to hide her face from him.
"Well come on we got a days walk back to the village, we should probably get going." Kikyo nodded still not making eye contact with her intended mate it was just too embarrassing right now.
Kikyo and Inuyasha made their way out of the hut wishing the headman good bye then went in search of Miroku and Sango. It didn't take them long to find the two, they were at the gates with Herupa discussing things that could be put in place to protect the village when the lead slayers were out on a was taking great measures to make sure history did not repeat itself in the village.
Miroku turned to greet his brother figure and notice the slight glow in Kikyo. He studied her a little more and soon found the source it seemed Inuyasha had taken steps in courting the now alive miko. While he was happy for the two he couldn't help but think what his sister would feel when she noticed the change to the two. He was not going to mention this to Sango right away it would only upset her.
The pair reached them quickly and set about bidding farewell to them. Inuyasha was sure to make it clear that they were only a day away and would be here if they ever needed them. It was his pack instinct after all to want to care for his pack.
Miroku and Sango had wished them a good trip and watched as Kikyo climbed on to Inuyasha's back and bound out of the gates. Sango had a sad look on her face it wasn't that long ago that it was Kagome on his back, and even though part of her really wanted to be mad at him she just couldn't bring it up. Miroku smiled at Sango he knew her thoughts he too had the same ones, but he was sure that everything would work its self out for the best. He didn't have time right now to think of them he needed to focus on how he was going to convince Tamishi that he was the right man for his daughter to marry. A slight frown made it to his lips Miroku was sure that was going to be easier said than done.
He was brought out of his thoughts as a sturdy hand made contact with his back "Well boy let's take a walk shall we." Tamishi's voice was low and threatening.
Miroku looked to Sango for help but she just turned back to the gates an evil smile on her lips. Miroku gulped and looked over to his hopefully soon to be father in law "As you wish Tamishi." he said in a defeated tone. Tamishi couldn't help but laugh at the boy it was sure to be a fun few months.