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 - Kala Discovers Tarzan" 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: Letting Go

Kikyo was pretending to be asleep when Inu-Tarzan returned in the early morning hours to secure the cave for the day. She knew if she followed him she'd learn where he was hiding his little hussy. It was worth the risk in her opinion to follow him into enemy territory. She needed to know what she was up against so she could follow through with her plan to avoid Naraku. In other words, the new bitch needed to go. Her plan in seducing Inu-Tarzan last night had not gone well… at all. It was quite embarrassing and she was grateful no one witnessed it. She didn't expect him to find another bitch and leave her hanging out to dry.

Having unintentionally accepted Naraku at the mating grounds, she knew he was close by. He wouldn't be too far from her to keep her out of trouble. It was only a matter of time before he came for her. She'd hoped by mating with Inu-Tarzan she could avoid Naraku's grasp all together. She still had a chance to make Inu-Tarzan hers but she needed to regain his attention. Mating was more complex than just rutting. Hell, if that were true she an Inu-Tarzan would have been mates months ago! Mating was combining two souls together into a life long bond with each other and the land itself.

With the powers of the moon and the heart of the Congo it summed their spirits forth and blends them together as one. To intensify the union the male would spill his seed into his willing bitch and the female would she blood through a mating mark on her neck forming a blood bond. Under the witnesses of the heavens above and the earth bellow they would bonded till death parted them. If the gods saw favor in the couple their bonds would only grow stronger with time and bridge over into the next. Seeing how she and Inu-Tarzan weren't fated to mate she knew it wouldn't be a perfect bond.

She wasn't going to let the moon or the earth stop her though. Naraku would not have his way with her no matter what! There was no other option but to mate with Inu-Tarzan. She needed to find this new bitch and get rid of her before Inu-Tarzan claimed her instead. Once this distraction was out of the way his attention would return completely on her. Seeing him running off into the jungle she carefully stocked him from the shadows. She had to move quietly or risk Inu-Tarzan or the humans finding her. As they grew closer to the coast she noticed the stench of death and disease floating in the breeze.

"What have you gotten yourself into Inu-Tarzan?" Kikyo thought to herself as she crouched lower in the underbrush.

She didn't like what she smelled and she definitely didn't like the uneasy feeling that settled in her gut. Every hair on her body was sticking up and she felt the need to run, to flee, and to get to safety. She felt like she was being hunted, which was an unfamiliar feeling to a predator. Whatever theses humans were, they were bad news. When she got as close as she could she settled down under a thick bush to watch. She could see strange creatures walking on two legs that were bare of fur on their bodies and carried sticks smelling of smoke in their mouths. She was amazed how similar they looked and smelled to Inu-Tarzan.

Although they lacked dog ears, fangs and claws it was strange seeing other creatures like him. Seeing some of them walking closer to her she hunkered down to keep safe. She did not want to get spotted and shot. She couldn't make out which direction Inu-Tarzan went with all the foreign smells floating on the breeze. She didn't sense any hostility in the humans thankfully so she could only assume he was safe with them. Just when she was about to move to another bush she noticed Inu-Tarzan sneaking out of one of their shelters with an older male. They looked cautiously around them to make sure no one was watching before dashing off into the jungle.

Confused by Inu-Tarzan's actions she quietly followed after them. They journeyed towards the river were Inu-Tarzan helped the old male sit down on a fallen log. They began talking in a language she didn't understand and the way the old man reacted to what Inu-Tarzan was saying, she knew it wasn't good. After she listened to them talk for about twenty minutes or so the old man went back to camp and Inu-Tarzan jumped up into a tree to decompress. She thought about coming out of hiding to talk to him but thought better of it. If Inu-Tarzan knew she was here they'd just end up fighting and this wasn't the safest place for that.

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

So she waited patiently for him to move on. About fifteen minutes later the old male came back. Only this time he wasn't alone. This time he brought a weak human female that smelled dirty and sickly. When Inu-Tarzan jumped down from the tree and went to help her from stumbling on her own two feet she couldn't help but growl. Surely this wasn't the female she was being replaced with? Surely there had to be some kind of mistake? When Inu-Tarzan pulled the female intimately against himself and began to lick her cheeks and nuzzle into her neck, Kikyo was forced to believe it.

The way he held her, touched her and purred when she rubbed his ears was too obvious to ignore. Even through the disgusting layers of sweat and dirt caking the female's skin she could smell her arousal and excitement. It made her heart break when she smelled Inu-Tarzan's arousal and watched him claim the human females lips in a tender embrace. Never in their eight months together as lovers had he ever showed such levels of affection towards her. This female was ruining everything! She couldn't stand for it any longer! Forcing her legs to move she retreated into the jungle brush to formulate her plan.

This female was obviously weak and sickly. Once she got her alone, she'd take her out. She didn't look like she'd put up much of a fight. Once she was gone, Inu-Tarzan would be hers. Decision made she went in search for lunch. The pack was due to come home later that afternoon and she had a feeling Sessho was going to want to talk with her about her leaving without permission. Leaving the mating ceremony early wasn't exactly breaking the rules so she hoped he'd go easy on her and not punish her to pup sitting or digging holes for their latrine. Don't get her wrong, she loved pups but Rin's were exceptionally rambunctious and she didn't like getting dirt under her claws.

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"Old man?" Inu-Tarzan whispered as he cautiously pulled back the tent flap. "Old man where you at?"

"Inu-Tarzan?" Professor Porter answered back quietly. Seeing Inu-Tarzan's worried expression he asked, "What's the matter boy? Why the hushed voices?"

"Come, need to talk." Inu-Tarzan said as he motioned for him to go outside. "Need help."

"Help? Of course! Just give me a moment." Professor Porter nodded as he quickly slipped on his shoes.

Once he'd grabbed his hat he followed Inu-Tarzan towards the tent flap. Seeing how weary Inu-Tarzan was acting he knew better than to question him. Something was up and if Inu-Tarzan thought it was dangerous then it must be serious. This was not the time to question him. Once the coast was clear he quickly followed him down the path towards the river. He couldn't help but notice how tense Inu-Tarzan back muscles were and how he kept looking over his shoulder for danger. There was definitely something going on. When they reached the secluded section of river Inu-Tarzan helped him sit down on a log to rest.

"What is it my boy?" Professor Porter asked as he watched Inu-Tarzan scan the jungle brush for danger.

"Last night Mr. Dumbo takes me away. Remember?" Inu-Tarzan said as he began to pace anxiously.

"Yes? Kagome and I were quite worried when we heard a gunshot and you hadn't returned to camp." Professor Porter said as noticed a bruise on Inu-Tarzan's upper chest and right shoulder. "How did you get this mark?"

"Dumbo teach to use gun." Inu-Tarzan said as he pointed to the mark making Professor Porter's eyes widen in surprise. "Gave no choice. Shoot gun or make him mad. It power too much. Hurt here."

"I see." Professor Porter said as he tried to understand Inu-Tarzan's broken English as well as not to laugh at him for slaughtering Mr. Hojo's name. "So he took you out to the jungle to teach you how to shoot a gun. You didn't want to shoot but you felt like he wasn't giving you a choice?"

"Hn, hn!" Inu-Tarzan nodded vigorously. He was happy the old man was following along so far. "After shoot he put small gun here."

"He pulled a pistol on you?!" Professor Porter shouted angrily before quickly covering his mouth when he remembered he needed to be quiet. When no one came down the path they both sighed in relief. "Why did he do this?"

"Said to stay away from Kagome." Inu-Tarzan scoffed as he began pacing again. "Said Kagome was his! Kagome leave soon! Mate him! This true? Kagome leave and be with Dumbo?"

"That is up to her." Professor Porter said making Inu-Tarzan's ear perk up. "You see Inu-Tarzan, before we came here Mr. Hojo asked Kagome to be his mate, and she accepted."

"No! Not true!" Inu-Tarzan whined making the professor motion for him to calm down. "Kagome no mate Dumbo!"

"Need not worry about that Inu-Tarzan. Her decision has since changed." Professor Porter said making Inu-Tarzan pause his growling. "My granddaughter and I have uncovered Mr. Hojo's true colors on this trip and agree he is not to join the family. He has become dangerous and we are waiting to break the news to him until the ship is safely back in London. Should he retaliate we will seek safety measures according to our laws."

"Kagome no mate Dumbo?" Inu-Tarzan asked almost desperately.

"No. She will not be with him." Professor Porter chuckled making Inu-Tarzan run his fingers through his hair and smile.

"Then can Kagome be with Inu-Tarzan? Be his mate?" Inu-Tarzan pleaded making the professor's smile weaken.

"Again that depends on her." Professor Porter sighed. "I have no issue with you joining our family. I can tell you care for my granddaughter deeply but this world you live in is very dangerous. She doesn't have the skills or experience to live in the jungle."

"She can! I teach her how!" Inu-Tarzan said as he pointed to his heart. "Kagome stay with Inu-Tarzan! Protect her, she be safe!"

"I know you can Inu-Tarzan, but there are some things you cannot give her." Professor Porter said as he placed his hands on Inu-Tarzan's shoulders.

"What is it?" Inu-Tarzan asked desperately. "Name it. Inu-Tarzan get it!"

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

"Her family lives in London." Professor Porter said making Inu-Tarzans eyes widen in understanding. "She might be away from home now, but this trip is only temporary. Her life, her family, her work is all back in London."

"Go to London today, come back tomorrow! No problem!" Inu-Tarzan suggested.

"You don't understand my boy." Professor Porter sighed making Inu-Tarzan's ears flatten. "London is very far away. This trip was very expensive and it would be very difficult for Kagome to come back... possibly ever."

"Not come back?" Inu-Tarzan gasped with wide heart broken eyes.

"I know it sounds terrible but it's the way of things." Professor Porter sighed. "If Kagome were to stay here with you she would not only loose her family, her friends and her job but also her passion for medical research and herbal sciences. These are the things that make Kagome happy, that make her the woman she is today. She would be loosing a large part of herself in staying here."

"What are you saying?" Inu-Tarzan asked as he watched the old man pick up his discarded hat off the log.

"I'm saying this decision isn't going to be easy for Kagome." Professor Porter answered honestly. "I have a feeling my granddaughter returns your feelings. That beings said, should you ask her to be yours, give her time to think about it. This will be hard for her. Do not be surprised if she says no. She has a lot back home to consider."

"I… I understand." Inu-Tarzan sighed as he hid his eyes behind his bangs.

"Good boy. Now you wait here. I'll go and retrieve Kagome. With Mr. Hojo on your back and Kagome in need of a bath, it will give you a chance to talk privately without fear of him finding you two together." Professor Porter said as he turned to walk up the path.

Doing as the old man said Inu-Tarzan jumped up into a nearby tree to wait. Having been lost in his thoughts and worries all morning he didn't notice Kikyo hiding nearby. As he waited he thought over what the professor said and he reluctantly had to agree. Kagome was loosing a lot in staying with him. Could he be so selfish in asking her to stay with him? He loved her, more then anything and he had a feeling she felt the same about him. Could they live on without each other?

Could they ignore their love simply to keep living as they'd done before? Was their relationship worth the risk and sacrifice? He didn't even consider what she'd be loosing in mating him. All he'd been thinking about was himself and how she would be for him. How had he missed this? How had he not seen this major flaw in his plan? Sure, he'd considered her rejecting him because of his half-breed status but not because of these circumstances. What if she really did want to be with him but couldn't stay? Knowing what he knows now could he actually go through with it?

Could he really take her away from the comforts and safety of her homeland? He didn't know what to think. He needed to talk with Kagome. He needed to know where she stood. Where her heart lay before unsettling his heart anymore. Seeing Kagome coming down the path with her grandpa he jumped out of the tree to greet them. When her clumsy ass tripped on a loose tree root he easily caught her and pulled her into his arms. Instinctively she curled herself into his protection and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Having her here in his arms was like a balm to his uneasy spirit. She was everything he ever needed and looking back on the thoughts he'd just been thinking over he knew where his heart stood. The old man was right. She would be risking her life to stay here with him and would be losing so much at home. He loved her more than anything and her happiness was all he really wanted in the end. If being in a world without Kagome was ultimately what needed to happen to keep her safe, then so be it.

It would kill him to let her go but he couldn't think of himself anymore. She came first in his life now. He'd share his heart with her and let her know what he could offer her as a mate. He could provide her so much more than just protection, provisions and security. She'd have companionship, affection and love... so much love. Sure, she wouldn't have her job or her human family but she was welcome to join his pack and they could make a new family of their own. If she accepted him he'd give her everything his world could offer. If not... then he'd let her go.

When the old man said his goodbye and disappeared down the path he held Kagome tight and buried his nose into her hair. He wanted to memorize the elements of her scent, her touch and very essence. The future was so uncertain right now and he wasn't sure how much time he'd have left to spend it with her. Seeing the tears in her eyes and her reaching up for a kiss he didn't hesitate to meet her half way. The way her lips held his own and her body molded into his hurt his soul to the verge of breaking. Gods… he would miss her if she decided to leave.

He would miss her cheerful laughter, her warm inviting smile and her sweet floral scent. He'd miss just being with her! He would surely go crazy if she left. She was his sanity, his anchor, his... everything! With her gone, there was no doubt in his mind that he'd die of a broken heart. Keeping her close, he lost himself to her spell. He couldn't waist a single second now. Time had never been more precious to him. Being half demon-dog his life span lasted longer than most. He wasn't sure how long humans lived seeing how his human mother and her family had been killed off by panthers. Forever was an awfully long time to be without her. No matter where she was however, she'd always be in his heart.

[End of Chapter 20]

Authors Note:

Clearification for InuKagLover 1992 - Inu-Tarzan (Inuyasha) is half human/half demon dog like in the anime/manga. Sessho (Sesshomaru) and the other inu characters (like Kikyo/Naraku/Rin/Kagura etc.) are demon dogs (not humanoid). They are dogs the size of German shephards that look like wolves. They have their demonic markings (stripes) on their bodies to signify their demonic nature. I hope this helps! Thank you InuKagLover 1992 for asking! I did not realize their identities weren't clear. :D

This chapter was inspired by the scene in the Disney Tarzan movie (don't own rights) where the Porter's belongings are being loaded onto the ship. Here Tarzan arrives with a bushel of wild flowers and proposes to Jane.

I also wanted to add in the scene where Kagome finds Inuyasha embracing Kikyo. I flipped it to where Kagome is hugging Inu-Tarzan and Kikyo finds them.

Thanks for reading this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it.

-TG1