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.
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Rated: M – Mature language, violence, and adult content in various chapters.
Inu Tarzan: Help
Kikyo couldn't believe it! There had to be some kind of mistake! It just couldn't be true! Everything had been going perfectly. They arrived at the mating grounds on schedule and love was in the air. The ceremony would last two nights when the moon was at its strongest and everyone was eggar to begin. When the moon was high in the sky the four packs would meet in the open field and began their mating tradition. There under its light couples began finding each other and singing and dancing together for the first time as mates. It was a beautiful affair and she was excited to find the love of her life.
As the night waned on her heat began to rise and she grew more anxious to find her partner. To her surprise two males had caught her attention. One was from the brown tribe and the other was from the grey. The brown male wanting to please her began to fight and sing for her attention. It was normally custom to talk before fighting but her heat was clouding her judgment and she didn't dare stop them from their enticing display. There could only be one winner and she would see their battle to the bitter end. They both were evenly matched in her opinion but the brown inu fought dirty and ended up the victor. Kikyo wasn't impressed by his fighting technique but he got the job done with little to no injuries to himself. The grey inu on the other hand had been practically torn to shreds. It was a miracle he was alive in her opinion.
Nonetheless the fight had turned her on and she was eager to mate with her new champion. As the looser limped off to lick his wounds Kikyo approached the brown inu. He looked somewhat familiar but she couldn't make out his scent with all the other heated musks floating on the breeze. When she got closer however, she realized chunks of his fur had fallen away. At first she thought he was injured and bleeding in those places but soon found out it wasn't brown fur that had fallen away but patches of dried mud that had broken off during the fight. He wasn't from the brown inu pack at all. He had sleek black fur hidden underneath with purple markings along his face and body and bore familiar red eyes that burned with hunger and lust. When she realized who it was she backed away in disbelief.
(*** Inuyasha OST 2 - Naraku's Treachery ***)
"No… it can't be true!" Kikyo whispered as the black inu slowly approached her. "You can't be the one! You aren't supposed to be here!"
"Oh, but I am my sweet." Naraku purred as he swished his tale sensually behind him and stocked her retreating form. "You felt my call, allowed for me to fight for you in front of witnesses and now I've won your hand fair and square. You can no longer deny it. You belong to me and I will not be denied to mate with you again."
Shocked and afraid of what Naraku would do to her, Kikyo panicked and ran off into the jungle.
"Run all you want Kikyo!" Naraku laughed. "No matter where you go, no matter where you hide, I will find you and you will be mine!"
Not wanting to hear anymore she raced through the jungle towards home. She knew it was dangerous traveling alone through the darkness but she couldn't stay any longer. She had to fix this before it was too late. There was only one being who could save her now. Only one male who could take away this fear and insure she didn't end up mated to the devil himself. She knew she was in deep shit with Inu-Tarzan but once she told him what happened she knew he'd save her from hells gates.
She knew it wasn't right trapping Inu-Tarzan into a mating where they could never have pups but what else could she do? She figured in the long run they could be lonely together rather than apart. She'd rather live a life without pups than be mated to that beast. Seeing that the moon was still high in the sky she used it as her compass and trailed on through the night. There was still one more night of the mating moon. If she played her cards right she'd arrive at the cave just as the moon was rising tomorrow evening. There in the sanctuary of their cave they could make their life bond.
Once everything was finalized and their pack returned home she'd make sure Inu-Tarzan hunted down Naraku and killed him. He was a danger not only to herself but to all inu. He was a murder and she didn't doubt once she was mated to Inu-Tarzan that he'd come for them. He'd want revenge just like all the times before. He'd target the silver inu pack and take them out one by one until he got what he wanted. Killing him was the only way to stay safe. Decision made she trailed on through the night determined to make her new hope a reality.
(xxx stop music xxx)
-s-
Kagome was having a hard time waking up. She'd been exhausted having stayed up all night working and most of the day before. Now having time to rest and being surrounded in a warm cocoon made it even harder to get motivated enough to go back. She felt comfortable, safe and protected but she knew she needed to get back. Forcing her eyes to open she was greeted by the sight of a strong muscular chest. At first she was confused but then she remembered how she got there and couldn't stop her face from catching on fire.
She could feel her leg was tangled with his under the furs and his strong arm wrapped firmly around her waist. She tried to get up but only got herself stuck when his embraced tightened. Hearing him purr she looked up into his angelic face. Finding him still deep in sleep she couldn't help but smile. He looked years younger with how soft his expression was. He looked so sweet and innocent and she couldn't help but giggle and snuggle into his side.
Unable to stop herself she traced along his forehead with her finger where his scowl normally rested. His skin was smoother than she thought it would be and she marveled at how plump his lips looked. Tracing her finger gently over their light pink surface she couldn't help but lick her own lips in want. When she felt him begin to stir beneath her, she quickly pulled back her hand and looked up into his eyes as they began to flutter open.
"Hi there sleepy head." Kagome giggled as she tried to hide her blush with a smile. "Did you nap ok?"
"Mhmm." Inu-Tarzan hummed as he pulled her closer to him making her giggle again. She could feel him smile against her neck as he said, "This nice."
"Yes, it is nice but I really need to get back to camp." Kagome said as she sat up in his bed and stretched making her back pop. "Ah… much better. Sleeping in a hammock isn't the most comfortable thing in the world and that kink's been bugging me the past four days."
"Kink?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he secretly adjusted himself under the blanket.
No matter what he did he always woke up with a hard wood. He wasn't sure if that was a normal human reaction seeing how it wasn't for inu males. Having grown up with Kikyo it was a little awkward when they first started sleeping together but she quickly got used to it. Kagome on the other hand was a different story and he didn't know what her reaction would be. Seeing her stretch like she just did and making that sweet little sound when her back popped put him in quite the predicament. It was embarrassing how easily she riled him up. He needed to stall her for some extra time to get his libido under control.
"Its when something isn't lined up like it should be. My lower back for instance was twisted. It pinched in one place making my back and neck hurt. Stretching like I just did straightened out the kink and now I feel better." Kagome explained as she pulled back the furs and pulled on her boots. "Do you think we could swing by the river on our way back? I feel sticky from sweating and I'd love to freshen up a bit."
"Sure." Inu-Tarzan shrugged as he finally got out of the bed and walked out of the den.
Once Kagome was ready he took her hand in his and led her out of the cave. Reaching the tree line he bent down for Kagome to climb onto his back. Once her legs were and arms were secure he raced off into the jungle and jumped up into the treetops. Not wanting to fall she tightened her legs around his waist and held onto him as best she could. When they reached the river Kagome quickly splashed water on her hot skin and filled up her canteen. It slightly worried her how tired she felt after her nap and the lack of refreshment the cool water did to her skin. She couldn't afford to get sick with so many depending on her.
Knowing there wasn't anything she could do about it she put a smile on her face and returned to Inu-Tarzan's side. Once she was secure on his back again he raced down the path towards camp. As expected her grandpa kept everything running smoothly in her absence but was ready to pass the torch over to her. Knowing there wasn't anything he could do Inu-Tarzan reluctantly departed for the evening and went in search of dinner. All night he stayed awake in the cave. He couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right.
He wanted to go check on Kagome but every time he tried to leave some stupid night scavenger would try to sneak inside the cave to look for their buried food. He wanted to let them have at it but he knew his brother was trusting him to keep it safe. He couldn't let his brother down so he stayed and kept their buried food secure. When mornings light peaked over the horizon and those little bastards returned to their nests, he wasted no time in racing back towards the beach. His gut had never failed him before and the closer he got the more it was telling him that something was very, very wrong.
When he jumped out of the tree line he could smell the scent of death lingering in the air. Just outside of Kagome's tent were three dead bodies covered over with white sheets. It hadn't been long since they'd died but he knew in a few short hours their scent would attract predators. He made a mental note that once he checked on Kagome those bodies would be the first things to go. There was no way in hell he was going to let something dangerous anywhere near her. He'd drag them deep into the woods as soon as he checked on Kagome.
He frankly didn't give a shit what happened to them, as long as they were away from camp he'd be happy. Hearing coughing inside the tent he took one last look at the dead bodies before making his way inside. His eyes widened in horror when he noticed 10 new additions to the tent. Four he could tell maybe had hours left to live but those weren't whom he was worried about. It was the tiny sick patient towards the very back of the tent that knocked the wind out of his lungs. Curled up in a ball shaking like a leaf was his beloved mate.
"Kagome!" Inu-Tarzan panicked as he raced to her side.
Kneeling down beside her cot he brushed back her sweaty bangs and gasped at how hot it felt to the touch. She was burning up but shivering like she was freezing to death. He was literally trembling with fear when he noticed an irritated mosquito bite near the base of her neck. He growled and grit his teeth knowing exactly why she was so ill. She had the deadly sickness that killed those bastards outside. How could this have happened? Why did it have to attack her? He just found her! She couldn't leave him like this!
Hearing her whimper in her sleep he buried his nose into her hair and wove his clawed fingers with hers. She looked so tiny and frail and he was terrified she wouldn't make it. Gods how he wished he could take away all her pain. He knew he had strong feelings for her but this… there was no denying it now. He loved her damn it! He'd do anything for her, even trade places with her if it meant saving her life! He couldn't loose her! She still had so much to give! Just yesterday she was smiling and laughing with him. How could it have gone downhill so quickly?
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Sorrows End ***)
"Inu… Tarzan?" said a muffled voice. "Is that… y-you?"
"Kagome?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he looked up from her neck to see her tired blue eyes flutter opening.
"I was wondering… when… you'd come." Kagome smiled weakly up at him with teary eyes. Seeing the worry and hurt reflecting in his own she reached up with a trembling hand and cupped his cheek. "Don't worry… everything will be…"
"Don't lie." Inu-Tarzan growled with misty eyes. "You sick. Very, very sick."
"You're right…" Kagome sighed as she rest her burning forehead against his cool one. It felt nice on her skin and she snuggled closer to him as she breathed in his woodsy musk. "I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to worry."
"Too late." Inu-Tarzan said making Kagome chuckle softly.
"Hn." Kagome hummed with a sad smile.
As she ran her thumb along his cheekbone he leaned into her palm. Touched by the action she tightened her fingers around his. It was obvious that he was worried for her but she couldn't really blame him. She could die and without proper medication the chances of that nearly tripled.
"I'm not certain what will happen Inu-Tarzan but things... don't look good. I didn't plan to get sick but I did. Everyone's been getting eaten alive by these mosquitos the past few weeks. I guess it was only a matter of time before an infected one got ahold of me."
"Stay strong Kagome." Inu-Tarzan whimpered catching Kagome off guard. He looked so lost and it broke her heart to see him in such despair. "No want you to die."
"I can't promise you I won't die…" Kagome sniffled as she threaded her fingers into his hair and looked into his watery amber eyes. "but I can promise you I'll fight to the very end."
"Good." Inu-Tarzan whispered as he tucked a stray hair behind her ear.
She couldn't believe how open he was being with her at the moment. His hard façade was stripped away and his true colors at last were shinning like the sun. His vulnerability was beautiful in every since of the word to her. There was no longer any doubt in her heart how he felt about her now. His eyes and his touch said it all. He loved her. If he simply lusted for her, he would not be on the verge of breaking down at her bedside. No, he cared for her deeply and she knew if she survived this, there relationship would never be the same.
She'd come to terms with her feelings towards him weeks ago but knew there wasn't anything she could do about it. But this moment… right here changed everything. She wasn't guaranteed a tomorrow anymore. So far the infected didn't last longer than three days. Once the last of the side affects hit home you were gone within hours. Last night she had to carry two bodies out of the tent before she'd passed out. She knew when she woke up on a cot with her grandpa crying by her bedside that she had it too.
Her grandpa told her how sorry he was for bringing her here. He was burdened with guilt and told her he never should have let her come. It was his fault she was going to die. She told him it wasn't but he didn't want to hear it. It broke her heart to see him so upset. She didn't want him to feel guilty. She'd wanted to come on this trip and she had multiple chances to back out. She was just as guilty by bringing Mr. Hojo here. He wouldn't have come if not for her. Their conversation hadn't ended nicely and they hadn't spoken since.
With that being said she maybe had two to three days left to live. She wanted to make things right with her grandpa before it was too late. There was still a chance she could live but that was very… very slim. Without medication and proper medical care her organs would be damaged. Not wanting to waist anymore of her limited time she inched closer to Inu-Tarzan's side. She knew her conversation with her grandpa wasn't the only thing she wanted to set right. She didn't want to leave Inu-Tarzan without sharing her heart.
With their faces inches apart now she looked into his eyes and cupped his other cheek in her palm. Just like before his eyes were swirling with color and she lost herself in their depths. Seeing his eyes look down at her lips she couldn't help but wet them with her tongue. The tension between them was too tight and she gave in by meeting him half way. She knew she was being reckless in kissing him in front of everyone but she frankly didn't give a damn. She might die and kissing the man she loved was definitely on her bucket list.
(*** Inuyasha OST 2 - End of a Memory ***)
With butterflies in her stomach she claimed his lips in a soft kiss. Knowing neither of them had kissed before she made sure to stay still to give him time to adjust or pull away. The last thing she wanted was to frighten him and embarrass them both. As she expected he froze at the contact but quickly melted against her lips. When he began to kiss her back her breath staggered and her heart raced in her chest.
His lips felt amazing brushing against hers. They were softer than she expected but still held a masculine firmness to them that made her toes curl. Wanting more she traced her tongue along their smooth surface and mewled at the feeling. When he gasped in surprise at her boldness she took advantage and curled her tongue along the roof of his mouth. When his tongue began to timidly dance with hers they both moaned and picked up the heat.
Not liking the distance between them she threaded her fingers into his silver locks and pulled him closer to her. Thankfully he got the idea and adjusted himself so he was kneeling at her bedside. With one hand supporting her neck he leaned over the cot and deepened their kiss. Were there not sick men nearby she would have invited him into her bed. Knowing this was neither the time nor place to do that she kept her hands in his hair and her lips locked on his.
It didn't take long for them to be kissing and sucking on each others lips with vigor. When her tongue curled around one of his fangs they both shivered at the feeling. She'd become obsessed with them over the past few weeks and feeling them now was pure bliss. Experiencing him kissing her back with equal intensely, she knew he reciprocated the feeling.
Eventually their need to breathe caught up with them and they reluctantly broke apart. Not ready to separate just yet they held each other close and marinated in the lingering effects of their kisses. When Kagome finally caught her breath she opened her eyes and looked up into Inu-Tarzans. He looked too cute with his hair all messy and his lips all swollen. Feeling his warm palm wiping away her tears she leaned into it and smiled.
"What we… what we just do?" Inu-Tarzan panted out with a bright blush to his cheeks. His innocence made Kagome chuckle and lean up to peck his lips.
"We kissed." Kagome blushed. Feeling one of his silver strands tickling her neck she picked it up and rubbed it between her fingers.
"Kissed…" Inu-Tarzan sighed as he rest his chin on the top of her head. Burying his nose into her hair he took a deep to calm himself. "Kiss good."
"Haha! Yes, kiss was good." Kagome giggle making him smile. Growing tired and feeling another wave of cold flashes coming on she reluctantly pulled back from his arms and snuggled under the covers. "If its alright with you, I'm going to rest for a bit."
"Hn. Rest." Inu-Tarzan agreed as he helped pull her covers up to her chin and brush her bangs back with his claws. Leaning down he kissed her lips once more in farewell. "Stay strong."
"Where are you going?" Kagome asked as she watched him make his way towards the tent flap.
"To find help." Inu-Tarzan said before slipping out the tent and into the jungle brush.
[End of Chapter 15]
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