Title: Inu Tarzan

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and all credit for the anime should be directed to the Inuyasha corp. I also do not own Tarzan or anything related to the name, characters or storyline.

Music: The songs I have selected for this chapter are: "Mark Mancina - Entering the Tree House" "Mark Mancina - Kala and Kerchar" and "Mark Mancina - Kala consoles Tarzan." You are welcome to listen along if you want. It is not required to follow along with the story. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see these marks (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these markings, as there is often more than one song per chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels.

Rated: M – Mature language, violence, and adult content in various chapters.

Inu Tarzan: Discoveries

"Grandpa come and take a look at this!" Kagome shouted as she knelt down on the jungle floor.

"What is it child?" Professor Porter asked as he and Mr. Hojo looked over her shoulder to see what she was pointing at.

"What creature do you think made these?" Kagome asked as they looked at a set of animal prints in the mud.

"Very strange." Professor Porter said as he knelt down beside her to examine the little check marks running along the path. "They look like a rodents prints but I've never seen ones with nails shaped like these before."

"Perhaps its something else?" Kagome suggested as she pointed to a curved line running along the center of the prints. "It looks like its body might have hung low and dragged on the ground."

"Perhaps a bird with long tail feathers?" Mr. Hojo suggested.

"No, the prints placement isn't right for a bird. Birds put one foot in front of the other making a single file line. These prints move from side to side in a swooping motion." Professor Porter pointed out. "I'd say it was likely a reptile that made these prints."

"Fascinating." Kagome said as she sketched the prints into her book. "I wonder what it looks like?"

"Perhaps its that little fellow over there?" Mr. Hojo said as he pointed to a red and purple lizard clinging onto a tree branch ahead of them. It was roughly two feet long with brightly colored scales.

"Good eye Mr. Hojo!" Professor Porter chuckled. "By the direction these prints are going and the size of his claws I'd say you're correct!"

"He's beautiful." Kagome marveled as he quickly sketched the colorful lizard. "I wonder what lizard family he is from?"

"By the coloring on his scales and his square mouth structure he's likely in the agamidea family." Professor Porter explained.

"What makes you think it's a boy?" Mr. Hojo asked curiously.

"Colors attract females." Professor Porter explained. "Females protect the nests so their coloring just like birds blend in with their environment. However, the males use their colors to catch the ladies attention. The prettier they are the luckier they get."

"Ah… that explains it." Mr. Hojo chuckled just as the lizard dashed up the tree. "Can't say I disagree in being attracted to natural beauty. I'm extremely blessed to have a fiancé who doesn't cover her elegant grace with make up and gaudy accessories."

"Right you are my boy!" Professor Porter chuckled having seen his granddaughter blush at the compliment. "No woman should feel the need to change her appearance for a man. Except your Aunt Isabel of course. I must get that woman a new shaving kit for Christmas."

"Grandpa! Don't you dare" Kagome laughed. "She can't help that she's blind as a bat and can't shave her beard without cutting her wrinkly chin. I think she has the right to look the way she is being 85 years old. She's cute the ways she is, whiskers and all!"

"Fine, no shaving kit... but the whiskers have got to go!" Professor Porter huffed as they began exploring once again. "I'll leave that task to you when we get back."

(*** Mark Mancina - Entering the Tree House ***)

"Sounds good." Kagome giggled as she followed them down the path. Seeing something carved into a tree close by she went to get a better look. As she did, she stepped on something and it crunched under her boot. Looking down she noticed it was part of a battered skeleton. Freaked out at the discovery she jump back to discover a large paw print in the mud. "G-Grandpa? I think you need to come look at this."

"What is it child?" Professor Porter asked urgently no liking her tone of voice. "Oh my… a cat!"

"That's one large cat to make those." Mr. Hojo said as he looked at the massive claw marks in the tree.

"Yes… and they look quite fresh." Professor Porter cautioned as he looked around in the treetops. "I think it's best we move back to camp in case this beast is still near by."

"Agreed." Mr. Hojo said as he took Kagome's hand in his and pulled her down the path. "We'll need to inform the boys about this. We should double the night patrol just incase this fellow decides to follow us home."

"Good idea." Kagome agreed.

As they made their escape predatory glowing eyes watched them from high up in the treetops. Unaware of the danger from above they continued their way towards the safety of their camp. When Kagome stumbled on a tree root a wicked smirk curled its lips revealing sharp, pearly, white fangs. A long prehensile tale swished from side to side in amusement and a feline purr rolled low in its throat. When the scent of Kagome's blood wafted through the breeze the beast licked its lips with hunger and its eyes dilated from excitement.

"Run, while you can little one." the cat chuckled darkly. As she honed in her sights on the weakest of the three, her smile widened with glee. Knowing her prey had been spooked she stretched lazily on the branch and scraped its massive claws into the tree bark. Getting up from her perch she turned to make her way down the tree. Needing one last glance she looked over her shoulder and stared at the back of the black haired girl. Oh yes, she would surely be her obsession. Licking her lips with anticipation she vowed a promise of death before she disappeared into the jungle's shadows to find her next victim. "Soon little one your blood will be mine."

(xxx stop music xxx)

-s-

(*** Mark Mancina - Kala and Kerchar ***)

Sessho knew something wasn't right with his brother. It wasn't like him to hide away, unless he did something he wasn't supposed to do. At first Sessho thought it might be due to mating season coming up. Inu-Tarzan always became reclusive this time of year having been rejected a few too many times. That wasn't it though. His relationship with Kikyo wasn't perfect, but it seemed to be working out. They took care of each other and he could tell their feelings were genuine. Knowing it wasn't that he sent small reptiles to spy on his brother's movements. They weren't great spies since they were easily distracted but they would be able to keep tabs on Inu-Tarzan to make sure he wasn't doing anything foolish.

To his relief the lizards were able to spy without being noticed and Inu-Tarzan's reports lined up with the lizards. As great as that was, it left him with questions still unanswered. He thought if he was patient he'd get something, but when a week turned into two weeks with no results he pulled back his secret mission. Inu-Tarzan was doing his job and he doubted his abilities for nothing. Being the leader and protector of the western forest Sessho knew he shouldn't have felt guilty in betraying his brother's trust, but he did. He even made plans to apologize to him after dinner but stopped when Sarugami the ape king dropped by.

Unlike inu-packs who followed alpha's in each group, the monkeys, apes and lemurs were governed under one leadership. It went to the strongest and wisest their kind, which often went to the gorillas. Sarugami was the longest reigning king of the ape kingdom and he wore his silver back proudly. Having been friends with his father Sessho invited Sarugami into his den without question. It was there in the protection of his home that Sessho uncovered his brother's dirty little secret. At first he was furious that Inu-Tarzan lied to him but as Sarugami explained his brother's insult towards the baboons and then later redemption with the chimpanzee's he began to understand where his brother was coming from.

Inu-Tarzan needed to see if a chance was even possible with this new female before coming to him. If she did accept his pursuit he'd need to prepare her correctly or risk being exiled for betraying the pack's safety. He knew his brother was lonely, even with the company of Kikyo. Her not baring a mark on her neck told everyone of her refusal to mate with him. This new female however, could very well be the hope Inu-Tarzan's been looking for. After reestablishing peace with Sarugami Sessho climbed to the top of the cave and stared up into the stars above. Here he felt closest to his ancestors and sought their council on many things, including his own life with his mates.

It was there under the stars that he felt his father calling him to give his brother a chance. To give him time so he could become not just a protector to the pack but as a dominate male to his mate. Besides, if Inu-Tarzan did succeed in seducing this female she could give them the power to over take their weapons. Decision made he decided to relax and reflect over his life with his own mates and pups. Mating season had always been fruitful with his bitches and he looked forward to bringing another generation of the Tashio bloodline into the world. Although they had fifteen pups between five litters he and his mates agreed they would continue to breed until Mother Nature told them otherwise.

They loved their large family and were excited to add a few more. Sure, it was more mouths to feed but he wasn't alpha for nothing. He was the ultimate predator, provider and dominator. His pack never went hungry and he made sure to keep them healthy and strong so they would be safe. That being said, he recognized they were a huge weakness. If anything happened to them he would be devastated. It was because of this weakness he made sure to have his little reptiles keep a closer watch on his brother and his newfound bitch. If she betrayed his brother in any way or became a danger to their jungle he was to know about it immediately.

Regardless of his brothers wishes, if she was dangerous, she would die… end of story. Sure, he'd give her the benefit of the doubt having not attacked his brother as of yet, but that could change. She was a foreigner, a stranger and they didn't know what else her kind could do to them. He was also aware of the dangerous males at her camp and the two males who accompanied her while exploring the forest. Being the only female he at first thought she might be a queen bee but that theory went out the door when his lizards reported of her purity. Perhaps these males were trying for her hand and once chosen they would settle down and mate? Whatever the reason she needed to be watched as much as his brother.

Until then, he'd wait patiently for his brother to seek his council. He would not permit this female to join their pack until he knew there wasn't any danger coming to them. That included those strange males leaving the beach, and never coming back. If she was to be trusted, she had to be left alone and placed under their protection. The others had to go though. She'd also need to toughen up and be ready to fight and hunt. The pack would not be held responsible for her care. She would become Inu-Tarzan's responsibility and would have to pull her own weight in providing for the pack just like any other bitch. Inu-Tarzan's mother was capable of such a task. If this female couldn't then Inu-Tarzan would have to take on her extra weight along side his own chores.

(*** Mark Mancina - Kala consoles Tarzan ***)

There was no room for weakness in the Congo. Only the strongest survived and their enemies would quickly target her to make them weaker. He learned this from his father's mistake in caring for Izoyoi. Izoyoi was a strong female but was left unprotected, away from the sanctuary of their home with a young pup. It was a careless mistake but one that ultimately claimed her life. The battles with the panthers lasted many moons and many died in the end. Even now they hated each other and what little peace they had was hanging by a thread. He didn't doubt if the cats learned that his brother was courting another of Izoyoi's kind that they would hunt her down.

Regardless of that drama, he needed to prepare his pack for the migration to the mating grounds. Knowing Inu-Tarzan wasn't likely to attend he'd ask him to keep watch over their keep while they were gone. He was certain Inu-Tarzan would want to show his new bitch their home and he'd make sure to lay down some ground rules with him. They didn't know this female and she could still be a threat. If she learned of their location and then shared it with the males back at camp, they could be in very real danger. He needed to be sure she wouldn't betray them because if she did... well... it wouldn't end pretty. He though about telling Inu-Tarzan not to bring her but he knew that was a lost cause. Inu-Tarzan never listened to anyone. He wasn't sure when Inu-Tarzan would come and talk to him but he hoped it would be soon.

"Sessho?" called a delicate female voice behind him.

"Yes, Rin?" he answered her as he looked over his shoulder.

"Are you alright?" Rin asked as she came up beside him and nuzzled under his chin. "You only come up here when there is something heavy on your mind."

"Hn." Sessho hummed in amusement and nipped her cheek in affection. "Is it that obvious?"

"You could never keep something from us dear." said another sultry female voice coming up behind him.

"Is that so?" Sessho huffed in mild annoyance making Rin giggle and Kagura smirk.

"Anything you care to share?" Kagura asked as she came up on his other side and licked along his jaw making him purr. "Its not healthy holding it all in."

"Not yet." Sessho said before he licked both of his bitches' cheeks. "There are still things yet to play out."

"We are here for you when you're ready to share." Rin offered as she snuggled into his side. Just then they heard howling and yipping from the cave bellow.

"Come on Love, the pack's back with supper and your pups have been asking for you." Kagura said as she ran her tail down his side sensually. The sensation made a shiver run down his spine and a heat to build in his belly.

"Indeed." Sessho said as he stretched and shook out his silver fur.

Following his females down the back of the cave he couldn't help but stare at them in wonderment. Never, in his life had he thought he'd be blessed to have such beautiful, loving, selfless, devoted females. They were wonderful mates, lovers, mothers and companions. When he felt pulled to claim Rin two seasons ago he feared his relationship with Kagura would have been strained but surprisingly she had felt the same pull. They acted like sisters and had no issue in sharing him in the bedroom department. They even enjoyed being rutting together which he found arousing. There threesome bond was tight and he hoped it would never break. When they entered the cave he was immediately surrounded in five generations of his pups. It filled his heart with happiness to see his pack together.

At times he felt his father's presence with them and knew Toga was proud of the leader he had become. He hoped the decision to trust in Inu-Tarzan wouldn't backfire. There was a lot riding on his shoulders at the moment and the fear of his pack coming to harm of any kind scared him more than anything. There was no room for error. His duty to protect the pack came first, then as guardian over the jungle. Anything after that was up for negotiation. That included his brother's happiness with this new female. His family had to be protected and if that meant exiling his brother to keep the peace for the greater good… then so be it. Seeing his brother eating his food with Kikyo on the far side of the cave he made his way to his perch atop the high stonewall in the back. Everyone was safe, happy and well fed. It was as it should be and he was determined to keep it that way.

[End of Chapter 9]

Authors Note:

Sarugami (Sah-roo-gah-me) is the monkey god from chapter 233 in the Inuyasha manga and episode 88 in the anime series. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. My plans were to help fill in some of the gaps in the storyline so far as well as reintroduce the Sabor (leopard) character from the intro. Let me know if you have any questions, concerns or comments in the reviews! I'd love to hear them! Don't worry, more to come.

Until then,

TG1