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: Ultimatum
"You... what?" Inu-Tarzan gapped as he leaned back to look at her face in shock. He couldn't believe this.
"I want you Inu-Tarzan." Kikyo purred as she boldly ran her paw along his thigh. "Will you forgive me? Will you prove to me just how big and powerful you really are?"
"K-Kikyo…" Inu-Tarzan gasped when she licked up his neck and pulled on his forelock playfully.
"Come, make love to me." Kikyo whispered huskily as she backed herself towards the cave.
"I-I don't understand. What made you change your mind?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he cautiously followed her.
He was struggling to think straight with her seductive touches and spring heat clouding his judgment. The way she moved her hips, swished her tail and seductively spoke low in her voice was making it harder and harder to ignore her charms. Was her hair always so beautiful? He couldn't remember...
"I was at the ceremony and realized no one could make me happy and safe like you could. No one could love me like you. When the males started fighting for me, I realized they weren't good enough for me. I didn't want anyone else but you." Kikyo said as she walked towards his den.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Journey to Destiny ***)
"So... only after you got to the bottom of your fuck list I was good enough to be your mate huh?" Inu-Tarzan scoffed. His sudden shift in character caused Kikyo to look over her shoulder and stare at him in surprise. "Am I really so low on your totem pole? Seriously Kikyo?"
"I don't see why you are upset Inu-Tarzan. I just said you out shined them all. I want you, not them." Kikyo clarified causing Inu-Tarzan's ears to flatten.
He didn't like how she was twisting her insult into a compliment. She clearly only wanted him because there wasn't a better option. He was about to tell her to leave when he noticed how stiff her posture was.
"You're hiding something from me." Inu-Tarzan accused. He smirked when he heard Kikyo's heart beat increase slightly in her chest. "You are, aren't you? What is it? What aren't you telling me?"
"It's nothing." Kikyo said as she quickly made her way towards his den. The sooner they were inside the better. Once they were mated she could deal with his little temper tantrum.
"Liar!" Inu-Tarzan growled. "Tell me the truth!"
"No need to get upset. I just don't like who the gods hooked me up with." Kikyo shrugged nonchalantly. Her sudden attitude shift made Inu-Tarzan narrow his eyes in suspicion.
"Oh, is that all?" Inu-Tarzan taunted as he followed after her. "You thought mating me would keep him away? Ha! Well that ain't happening bitch! I told you I wouldn't take you back!"
"Please Inu-Tarzan? I really do want to mate with you." Kikyo begged pitifully.
"Don't lie to me Kikyo. I know you don't really want me. You just came back so you don't have to face the truth. You thought because no inu bitch wanted me I'd welcome you into my arms like nothing happened. Well guess what, I'm done with your petty shit!" Inu-Tarzan spat.
"Done? You can't get rid of me that easy." Kikyo laughed as she continued on her way. Although he put up a good front she could tell he still had reservations to the hurtful things he was saying to her. She'd get him, she just needed to remind him what she could offer him as a mate. The hair down her back stood up when she noticed a female scent coming from his den. "Who's been in here?"
"That's no longer your concern." Inu-Tarzan scoffed as he crossed his arms over his chest and leaned against the stone wall. "I can be with and sleep with whomever I damn well please to."
He smirked when Kikyo began to frantically sniff all over his den. When she growled at the place he and Kagome snuggled under the furs he had to bite the inside of his mouth to keep from snorting. From the hell Kikyo made him endure she deserved to be uncomfortable. She needed to know what it felt like to be replaced; to feel inferior and unwanted.
He knew with Kagome's scent filling his senses once again that he'd have the strength to end things with Kikyo. He had to be strong for the both of them. It would hurt like hell but things with Kikyo had to stop. They could never be lovers again. They would be pack mates but nothing more than that. She was destined to be with someone else and he was choosing to be with Kagome.
"What?!" Kikyo barked and bared her teeth.
"I ain't your hound anymore!" Inu-Tarzan snapped causing her ears to pin back. "You rejected me in front of the entire pack! No way in hell am I about to claim you without a witness. You might act like you want me but you could change your mind when everyone gets back. You could claim that I took advantage of you and get me kicked out!"
"You really think I'd be so cruel?" Kikyo growled.
"Yes!" Inu-Tarzan shouted making her eyes widen with hurt. "You had the chance to back down and admit your fault, but no! You wanted an excuse to get rid of me so you publicly shamed me. Well let me tell you something wench! I ain't about to let you mate me to save your ass from the piece of shit the fates have destined you to be with."
"Let me mate you? Gods you're so arrogant!" Kikyo hissed as she settled down on the furs to cover up Kagome's scent. Its floral fragrance was giving her a head ache and she wanted her woodsy scent to be the only one on Inu-Tarzan's mind. "So tell me, who is this bitch? Is she from the grey pack?"
"Nah uh." Inu-Tarzan said as he shook his head. Coming up behind Kikyo he began to nudge her towards the exit. "I don't have to tell you nothing. We ain't bonded wench. Now get out of my den. You're stinking up the place."
"I can't believe this!" Kikyo sniffled as real tears began to fill her eyes. "You're really kicking me out? You've really moved on from me?"
"Yup..." Inu-Tarzan said as he continued to shoo her out the door. "...and she's a lot better then you'll ever be."
"How'd you meet her?" Kikyo snarled as her tears began to fall. "Is she the reason why you've been gone all day? Is there really any danger at the beach or have you been sneaking off to be with her?"
"The danger from the humans is very real Kikyo. Don't disobey Sessho's orders if you want to keep your head attached to your shoulders. I met my future mate months ago and where she's from is none of your business." Inu-Tarzan said once more making Kikyo whimper.
"So you've been cheating on me all this time?" Kikyo sobbed. "Was our relationship so easy to forget? Was your words of love and declaration in front of everyone fake?"
"No, our love was real... but my feelings for her are stronger." Inu-Tarzan sighed as he ran his claws through his hair. He hated seeing her so upset but he couldn't back out now. Not when he was so close to letting her go. "You said it yourself Kikyo. You are destined for someone else. It's not my fault you don't like him. I thought the three of us could live together but with everything thats happened I'm not about to bring her home with you as a threat to her life. I'm sorry Kikyo, but we can never happen again. You denied me the right to mate in front of our pack and I'm going to honor that by kicking you out and keeping my future with my new bitch secure."
"You really want me to leave you? You really want me to be with my life partner?" Kikyo asked desperately.
"You make is sound like he's a terrible inu." Inu-Tarzan scoffed.
"You don't know the half of it." Kikyo sniffled. "He said he'd hunt me down until I submitted."
"Sounds admirable." Inu-Tarzan said making Kikyo scoff.
"More like possessive and suffocating." Kikyo growled in annoyance.
"So the guys a control freak and he really digs you?" Inu-Tarzan shrugged. "What's not to like?"
"You don't understand..." Kikyo sighed dejectedly making his ears perk up on his head. "He... he's an outcast."
"An outcast?!" Inu-Tarzan gapped in surprise. "Who is he Kikyo? Who's the bastard?"
"Naraku." Kikyo said making Inu-Tarzan's eyes widen in horror.
"N-Naraku?!" Inu-Tarzan stuttered in disbelief. "Stop pulling my leg."
"Unfortunately I am not." Kikyo whimpered as fresh tears began to fall. "He found me a couple weeks ago near the creak. I felt it Inu-Tarzan. There was chemistry between us and I was really… really attracted to him. It was only after learning his name I became disgusted with myself."
"Is that why you came onto me so hard the other night?" Inu-Tarzan yelled making her flinch. "It is, isn't it?! You used me for sex to make yourself feel better! Gods, Kikyo! What the fuck were you thinking?"
"I know! I'm sorry. I just…" Kikyo cried.
"You just what?" Inu-Tarzan said as he threw his arms up in surrender and walked towards the caves mouth. "Never mind... just forget it. I'm done fighting about this shit."
"Inu-Tarzan wait!" Kikyo shouted as she desperately followed him down the tunnel. "You can't leave me alone! He'll come find me!"
"What do you want me to do about it Kikyo?" Inu-Tarzan spat. "You left me! Not the other way around. I can't protect you without the pack witnessing you giving me permission to do so. Plus, I don't want to take you back! You are a threat to my new bitch. I wish I could help but I can't. You're still under my brother's protection. Go talk to him. I'm certain if you tell him everything he'll sort it all out and Naraku will be gone for good."
"So that's it?" Kikyo laughed dejectedly. "You'll let Naraku have his way with me?"
"Stop twisting my words wench." Inu-Tarzan growled as he pulled a vine down from the trees. "I said I can't protect you right now but Sessho can. Just stay here tonight. I already did a perimeter check before I came home. You should be safe from Naraku until the pack comes home tomorrow."
"Fine." Kikyo sniffled. "But I want you to know that I do love you. I know you are angry and don't think I'll tolerate sharing you with another bitch but I want to try. Just think about it, ok?"
"Kikyo…" Inu-Tarzan sighed causing her to whine.
"Please? I know I don't deserve it but please think about it before giving up completely?" Kikyo begged with rippling chocolate brown eyes. She knew when she did that he always gave in. "I promise I'll be good! I really will try."
"Fine." Inu-Tarzan sighed causing her tail to wag with happiness. "I'll think about it. Just go back to the den and wait for the pack to come back. I'm not sleeping in there tonight and will have to watch over the humans tomorrow afternoon."
"Thank you Inu-Tarzan!" Kikyo yipped as she rubbed her body along his legs. "I promise you won't regret it!"
"Yeah, yeah," Inu-Tarzan waved off with a blush to his cheeks. She always knew how to use his weaknesses against him. Normally he wouldn't care but this time he couldn't give in. She might look cute with those puppy dog eyes but he was not going to submit to her completely. Not this time. "Go to sleep bitch. I'll see you later."
"Night Inu-Tarzan." Kikyo smiled before running into the cave.
Needing some space to gather his thoughts Inu-Tarzan decided his secret place would be the perfect spot. After reaching his destination about 10 minutes later he relaxed amongst the tall tree's branches and looked at the view around him. From here he could see the vast seascape, the beach Kagome was camping at as well as the length of the Congo River weaving through the never-ending expanse of jungle. He felt like he was on top of the world and it helped to remind him just how small he was in the grand scheme of things. Snuggling back into the tree's broad trunk he closed his eyes and tried to get some rest. The past 48 hours had been exhausting.
He was emotionally drained with Kikyo dumping him and then playing that stupid stunt just now. Plus, he had a lot to process with Kagome being sick and them reaching a new level of intimacy in their relationship. She was still really sick and although she got the medicine there was still a chance of her body rejecting it down the road. He was terrified she might take a turn for the worse and he'd have to live on without her. He didn't know what he'd do if she died. In the 4 months they'd known each other she'd become his reason for getting up in the morning. The reason to keep going, even when things back at the pack was difficult.
Her laughter and beautiful smile purified his soul and her gentle touches and now passionate kisses were the things that made him feel alive. A world without her in it would feel dull now. He'd feel empty and incomplete. He'd known she was special but he never would have thought she could possess him to his very core. She let him feel and experience things he never realized were possible. She helped him learn new tasks and challenged his mind to think outside of the box. She made him a better being and life partner. Her teaching him the wonders of kissing was out of this world. Gods it was… it was just… shit, it was wonderful.
He'd wanted to taste her lips since the first day he saw her under their tree but he didn't know if she'd be offended by his forwardness. He wasn't familiar with human mating customs and inu's didn't exactly "kiss." The extent of their kissing was licking along the face and rubbing noses, not touching mouths and most definitely not touching tongues. The action of kissing was unfamiliar to him and he didn't want to make a fool out of himself by trying. He'd been shocked when she'd bridged the gap between them and brushed her lips against his. He'd followed her movements however, and quickly lost himself to her talented mouth.
Man was she a great teacher... It made him hunger for more. It surprised him how full and ripe her lips were. They'd tasted so sweet, like freshly sliced mangos. His internal control system literally overloaded and had they not been forced to breathe his brain might have fried. Thankfully the tiny break allowed him to cool down and appreciate that sight of her all hot and bothered from their kisses. She'd looked so beautiful with her hair all tussled and her lips swollen and red from his kisses. Knowing he made her look that way was the icing on the cake. Her eyes had been hooded like his own and looked dreamy and soft.
He wasn't sure if her cheeks were flushed from embarrassment, fever or the heat between them. Whatever the reason he'd loved the way it made her look. She was absolutely gorgeous and he would have kissed her again and again if he hadn't sensed her weakening in his arms. He could tell how she'd held his hand that she didn't want him to leave. What they had just shared wasn't something they could ignore. She knew she might die and it made him feel uneasy. He was happy that she reciprocated his feelings but wished she'd chosen to be with him before the sickness.
He didn't like that her confession of the heart had been out of desperation. He wanted her to want him regardless of the situation. Nonetheless, they couldn't change that now. Should she die, at least he'd know where her heart was. Until the gods decide Kagome's fate he'd be by her side and show his love and support as best he could. If she recovered he'd ask her to be his mate. There was no longer the need to wait. Kagome was his future, and he was going to do everything he could to make her happy. The first step in doing so was fixing up his mother's tree house and speaking to her old man about joining his pack.
[End of Chapter 17]
Authors Note:
Things don't look good for Kikyo. (Sorry, not sorry for Kikyo lovers... hehe XD ) I wonder what will happen with Sessho and Naraku? What about Kagome and Mr. Hojo? Will they be able to pull through? Be sure to follow along to find out what happens next.
-TG1
