A/N: Whew! Made it to 100 chapters! Thanks to those who've stuck with this story (and my erratic updates). After chapter 120, I may just revert to posting normal drabbles (installments under 1,000 words). I'm a bit done with perfect-drabbles - they make it super hard to tell a cohesive tale.
Chapter 100 - Stranger
Kouga didn't recognize the demon who stood before them, clad in black armor. He wore his dark hair long, a sign of his status, and stared over imperiously.
"Lord Kouga," the youkai bent in a stiff bow, his tone polite, but only just. "I am Benjiro, of the Northern Tribe."
Kouga graciously offered a nod.
"I've been sent to escort you… and your mate… to the meeting site," his eyes flicked to the woman at his hip.
Kouga opened his mouth to answer, but Kagome beat him to it.
"I have a name," she forced a tight smile. "It's Kagome."
