Title: Tides Against Time

Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc. and Disney.

Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "3 hours relaxing music/background romantic piano/ocean waves/stress relief therapy." I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story

WARNING: LEMONY/LIME (It gets a little spicy in this chapters so I marked where it begins and ends to be safe. You are welcome to skip over if you want. Adults only please.)

Tides Against Time: Belong

(*** 3 hours relaxing music/background romantic piano/ocean waves/stress relief therapy ***)

Inuyasha chased and teased Kikyo off and on all morning as she showed him her world. As they swam through the coral reef she pointed out the different types of flowers and fish to him. He loved all of the vibrant colors and textures of the reef and the variety of fish he had never seen before. As they swam he flirted with her by pulling lightly on her tail or by running his hands up her sides. The sound of her laughter and seeing her beautiful smile healed his broken soul. He had never felt like he truly belonged in his world with being neither fully demon or human. He was his own beast and had always felt alone but with Kikyo, he felt as if his missing piece had finally been found. With Urasue's transformation he truly no longer fit anywhere but as long as he had Kikyo by his side he felt like he could conquer anything. As they continued to explore Kikyo flirted back by rubbing her tail along his and would playfully pull his hair. When they reached the kelp garden they chased and weaved amongst the forest. They twirled and circled around the kelp's long stocks and played amongst its branches. Kikyo's laughter rung in the water as Inuyasha chased her. Feeling the need to chase Inuyasha quickened his pace making Kikyo accidently run into a thick patch of kelp stocks, closing her in. Seeing her trapped and watching her try to escape brought a wide ornery smile to his face making her laugh.

Slowly creeping forward he backs her into the kelp's branches. Her back presses into the stocks and he wraps his arms around her waist, bringing her flush against him. Knowing she was caught she relaxed in his embrace and they looked into each other's eyes. Kikyo runs her hands up his arms tenderly and Inuyasha leans forward and tickles her nose with his before he captures her lips in a sweet kiss. They both close their eyes in bliss at the feeling. Her lips were full and warm and he loved the feeling of them. As they kissed he wished to himself that he still had his tongue so he could explore her mouth and run it along her neck and body but that was part of the sacrifice he had to make to be with her again. Feeling the need to be closer to him Kikyo brings her arms up around his neck and deepens their kiss. Their tails weave themselves together in a loving embrace and they tangle their hands in each other's hair. As they continue to shower each other in kisses a sudden undertow sweeps through the kelp forest causing their tails to accidently rub up against each other.

(Warning: Lemon begins you can skip over lemon if you want. I have marked where it ends.)

Caught off guard by the sudden pleasure sent through their bodies they break their kisses with and release a gasp in shock. Feeling the need for that pleasure again Inuyasha looks into Kikyo's eyes as he experimentally rubs his hips up against hers again. A rush of heat runs down her spine and into her feminine region making Kikyo lean her forehead against his and close her eyes in bliss. She grips his hair a little tighter and tries to hold back a hiss by biting her lower lip. She rocks back into his causing Inuyasha to grown in ecstasy. Bringing his mouth to her neck he begins to suckle. Wanting that feeling to continue Inuyasha rubs his hip into hers a little harder. Kikyo throws her head back and digs her fingers into his shoulders. As they continued to rock and grind into each other the smell of Kikyo's arousal fills the water around them. Picking it up with his merman nose Inuyasha's instincts go into sensory overload. His groin inside of his tail grew hard and swelled deep inside of him. Feeling the need to relieve his ache his hand along her back slides down to her backside. He lifts her higher up against him making a soft moan escape her lips at the new angle. Their breathing begins to grow ragged as their passion continued to build. He brings one of his hands up her front and slips his hand underneath her shell. Cupping her full breast in his hand he kneads it in his grip. He pinched her nipple between his finger and thumb making Kikyo gasp in pleasure.

Kissing his way back up her neck he suckles on her ear as his other hand slides down her front. Before he goes any further though he kisses along her jaw and returns his gaze into her rich brown eyes. Seeing his silent question in his eyes and seeing his love and warmth in his eyes she nods her head and takes hold of his hand in hers. With a soft smile on her lips she captures his once more. It warmed her heart to know he was thinking of her first. Seeing her acceptance of him and feeling her passion for him in her kiss Inuyasha slips his hand into her offered one and they make their way south together. When their hands reach her patch of sensory pits along her lower hips she rubs his hand along them causes her reproductive gland to open to him. She guides his hands to her opening and moans against his mouth at his gentle touch. Inuyasha loved the feeling of her soft body and silky smooth tail along his hand as she guided him. When she began rubbing his hand along her tail he wasn't sure what to do but when he felt her open up to him he slipped a finger into her channel and moaned against her lips at her tightness. As they continued to kiss he slowly pumped into her and his hips grinded against her sensitive tail. He loved the feeling of her. He could smell her growing heat in the water and it made his member begin to grow inside of him. Feeling the need to fill her deeper he adds another finger inside her opening and pumped a little faster. As he filled her she grunted against his lips. When he added a third finger Kikyo threw her head back at the sensation and cried out in satisfaction.

Before he knew what was happening Kikyo brought her hand down to her opening and dipped her finger in with his and covered her finger with her juices. She then pulled out her finger and covered his sensory glands along his hips causing his reproductive gland to slam open. His swelling member rushed out of his tail causing him to grunt at the sudden release. Kikyo's heat grew in excitement and slight fear as she took in the size of him. He was well endowed and she could already see the seed of his head seeping out into the water around them. She had heard from her gossip sisters of the pleasures and pain of rutting for the first time but she never expected it to feel this good or to be so excited to experience this with him. Gliding her tiny hand over his shaft she begins to guide him to her opening making him hiss at her touch. Inuyasha was having a hard time keeping focus with everything that was happening. The smell of Kikyo's juices seeping in the water was fuelling all of the blood in his body into his reproductive organs. He felt light headed and tingled all over his body. When he felt Kikyo's tiny hand along his shaft he thought he would die from pleasure. He had to hold his breath to keep from spilling his seed all over her hand. Feeling her guiding him to her awaiting channel he quickly stopped her to make sure this was what she really wished.

Feeling his hand on her's Kikyo looks up into his eyes to see him looking at her with longing and desire. Bringing her arm tighter around his neck she brings their foreheads together and gives him a loving smile. She then nods her head against his and they capture each other's lips with their heat and passion. As they kissed with need and desire Kikyo guided him to her opening and he begins to fill her with his swollen head. As he pushes into her they both moan and grunt at the sensation. He stretched her as he continued to burry himself making her moan with every inch again his mouth. The sensation running through them was indescribable. When he finally reached her maidenhead he pulled back from her kiss and looked deep into her eyes. He wanted to make sure this was truly what she wanted.

"I choose you Enuyasa; as my mate, my love and the father of my kingdom's future." Kikyo said as she held him tight and looked into his eyes.

Kikyo then brought her hands on his chest and poured her essence into his heart. As she pulled back her hands a blue tribal tattoo spread across his chest marking him as hers. When Inuyasha felt her power he wasn't sure what she was doing but as soon as he saw the mark his heart skipped a beat and a rush of emotions flooded over him. He wrapped his arms around her and crushed her in a tight embrace. He couldn't believe it! She had not only accepted him and told him she loved him but choose him to be her's forever! Never in his life had he felt so loved and accepted! He had hoped this would happen one day but he never thought she would accept him before he asked her! Pulling back from his embrace Inuyasha crashed his lips to hers and filled his kiss with every ounce of love and joy he could express. As their kisses deepened Inuyasha gently rubbed her arms and along her sides to help prepare her for the pain that was sure to come. Once he felt she was distracted he plunged into her maidenhead marking her as his. Kikyo cried against his lips as he tore through her innocence. A single tear ran down her face from the pain but it soon disappeared into a dull ache. Inuyasha held still as he waited for Kikyo to adjust around him.

As he waited Inuyasha kissed the tear away from her cheek and ran his arms in gentle circles long her hips and sides. Feeling the need to move to ease her ache Kikyo tries lifting up her hip. When she does however a new tingling sensation takes its place and both she and Inuyasha moaned at the feeling. Inuyasha gripped her hip in one of his hands and began to slowly rock back and forth against her. He could smell the light traces of her blood in the water and knew she was still tender. As they continued to rock he slowly built up the pace. When she was no longer stiff from pain he pulled his member almost fully out of her before slamming it back into her tight cavern. When he slammed into her his head reached deep into her womb and she moaned in pleasure. Reaching behind her he ran his hand up her back and began to untwist her shell bra. Feeling him struggle to undo the knot Kikyo reaches behind her and frees herself from her prison. Her breasts relax with their natural weight being freed of their support and rest against her ribs. Leaning back slightly Kikyo pulls one of the kelp stocks towards her and ties her bra to the stem so it doesn't wash away with the tide. Seeing her breasts for the first time Inuyasha's breath caught. He couldn't help but smile in delight. The soft blush to her nipples and the curve of her breasts made her even more beautiful to him. Everything about her was perfect and he couldn't of been more happy. When she leans back to tie her bra to the stock he leaned forward and kissed her breast above her heart and slowly made his way down until he captured her perky nipple in his mouth.

As he suckles on her breast he ran his teeth over her nipple and pinched them. The hand along her back made its way to her other breast and gave it the same attention. As he tortured her breasts and pounded into her tight channel Kikyo dug her hands into his shoulder with one arm and held onto the kelp stock behind her to keep them in place. The water around their hips rushed and rattled with their thrusts and their moans and grunts echoed throughout the kelp forest. As they showered in their touches and love their heat steadily built and soon they reached their ends. Kikyo's channel squeezed tightly around Inuyasha's shaft and she convulsed along his member. She cried out his name in his ear and as her channel rippled and squeezed around him his cock shoot his hot seed into her awaiting womb. As they continued to ride out their orgasms Kikyo's channel pulled Inuyasha's shaft deeper into her, sucking him dry. When his seed shot out he rose up his essence and blended it with his seed. He leaned forward and kissed her neck and a warm sensation spread throughout her entire body. When they came down from their high Inuyasha held her tight in his arms. Reaching behind her he takes hold of the sea kelp to keep them from sinking to the bottom from exhaustion. When their breathing calmed and their heartbeats were back to a somewhat normal pace Inuyasha leaned back to look at her. When she looked up into his eyes he saw his mating mark resting in the spot where he had kissed.

(Lemon End)

His eyes softened as he ran his thumb over the mark. As soon as he had touched it his warmth spread through her body and she could feel his unspoken emotions pouring into her through the mark. He might not have been able to speak but their new connection could. It was so intimate and she was over run with love for him. Wanting him to experience it too Kikyo rested her hands over his mark along his chest and gently rubbed her fingers over it. Inuyasha gasped when he felt her message. He closed his eyes and rested his forehead against Kikyo's as she continued to speak to him. He could feel her love and happiness through the mark. She spoke to his very soul and he had never felt so full. Their first mating had been better than either of them could have ever imagined. It was passionate, slow and full of love. As the rest of the afternoon went by they continued to fill each other with their love and forever marking each other as mates. However, the sun was beginning to set and Inuyasha was starting to feel the effects of his transformation. Taking Kikyo's hand they begin to make their way towards the coast and kept close to the surface just in case. They were almost to the city boarder when his transformation began to take place. His lungs began to burn as he started to struggle to breathe and his ears and tail began to take their change. Kikyo seeing her new mate begin to transform like her sister had she began to panic. She grabs him under his arms and races to the surface.

Breaking the surface Inuyasha cries out in agony as his tail tares apart and his legs take their true form. His ears crawl back up onto the top of his head and change into their fuzzy doggy-eared form. His fingers loose their webbing and he has a hard time keeping focus due to the pain and exhaustion. Kikyo struggles to keep him afloat and swims as best as she can towards a boathouse nearby. Swimming inside Inuyasha grabs hold of the wooden deck and tries to pull himself up. Seeing her mate struggling she climbs out of the water and onto the deck and then pulls him the rest of the way out. Inuyasha lies on his back and tries to fight against the pain. Kikyo lies next to him and cups his cheek in her hand as she looks into his eyes in concern and confusion. What had just happened? Was Urease's spell only temporary? Would he turn back? Or was her new mate to remain on land forever to be separated from her once again? Feeling her worry, hurt and confusion through their bond he tries to send her his own message. A wash of peace, love and comfort fills her heart and she calms down knowing he was ok. Inuyasha pulls her to lie against him and Kikyo rests her head on his chest. She lightly runs her fingers along the mark on his chest and she closes her eyes as she listens to his heartbeat in his chest. Kissing the top of her head Inuyasha holds her tight against him and they soon fall asleep in each other's arms.

Unknowing to them both, as they slept the water kingdom grew worried of their Princess's absence and the demon Lord for his missing brother. When the sun began to creep over the horizon Inuyasha awoke to a burning ache in his legs and a killer headache. Knowing what was happening he pulled out of Kikyo's arms so not to wake her and rolled away. As soon as the sun broke the horizon his legs fused together, ears to the side of his head with fins on their tips and his fingers became webbed once more. He had held in his screams through the entire ordeal and a sweat now clung to his brow. No longer feeling pain he rolls back onto his side and pulls his mate into his embrace. Spooning her from behind he wraps his arm around her possessively and buries his nose into the crock of her neck and shoulder. After a while he felt her stir in her sleep and he began to kiss along her shoulder and neck. Kikyo felt his strong arms wrapped around her waist and his warm body along her back. She giggled when she felt his kisses along her shoulder and she rolled onto her other side so she could look at him. When she did she noticed his legs had once again returned into a tail and his ears were no longer on the top of his head.

"Enuyasa! You've turned back into a merman!" Kikyo said excitedly and confused as to why. Had Urasue's spell backfired and now it was working again? She had to find out. "How is that possible?" she asked him curiously.

Inuyasha seeing the question in her eyes begins to look around the boathouse to see if anything could help him. Seeing a window and the rising sun outside he grunts at and points at it.

"What is it? What are you trying to tell me?" she asked as she looked into the blinding morning light.

She thinks back to when he had changed into his half-demon form. When he had transformed it had been around sunset. After looking back towards the rising sun she suddenly realizes what had happened.

"You're only a merman during that day aren't you!?" asked Kikyo desperately as she clung to his shoulders.

Seeing and hearing her desperation in her call he became concerned as to why. Shaking his head yes at her question he then sees her have a panic attack.

"Oh…. no… this is not good! Father won't allow me to keep a mate who isn't pureblood! Oh… this is not good! Not good at all! AH! And the mating games are today! Oh Enuyasa what are we to do? If my suitors find out I am mated to a half-breed they will try to kill you to get to me! Even if you do beat them how are you going to defend the kingdom and travel with us at the end of mating season?!" Kikyo cried as she worked herself up into a fit.

Inuyasha brought his mate into his arms and tried to console her in his arms. He could feel her anxiety and stress at hearing the news of his transformation. He didn't quite understand the issue other than complicating their nights together but he figured it was just part of the shock of finding out like he had. Hearing his purr in her ear and feeling his warm embrace she soon relaxed in his arms. They continued to sit in each other's arms for a while longer as they soaked in the morning light through the window. Feeling better than she did Kikyo pulls back slightly in his embrace and leans up and kisses his cheek before taking his hand in hers. Seeing that she wants him to follow her they slip into the boathouses water break and make their way back to the sea kelp forest to grab breakfast. While they are there Kikyo teaches Inuyasha how to eat the leaves and seeds. It wasn't bad in flavor or texture and soon he and Kikyo's bellies were full. Taking his hand in hers, she leads him further down the coast towards the cove. As they go Kikyo shared more of her world to him. She pointed out land markers so that way if he ever needed to find his way back he would have guides along the way. As they came around the sandbar Kikyo began hearing her name being called.

(xxx end music xxx)

"KIKYO! KIKYO IS THAT YOU?" shouted Yuka as she made her way towards them.

"Hi Yuka! Yes, it's me and I'm fine. No need to worry yourself." said Kikyo calmly to her fast approaching cousin.

"I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE OK!" cried Yuka as she embraced her cousin in a tight hug.

Kikyo just hugged her crying cousin and lightly patted her on the back. Inuyasha just smirked at his mate. He could tell she was annoyed, uncomfortable and embarrassed by this strange female's embrace and dramatic display of emotion.

"Where were you last night? Everyone was so worried!" Yuka said as she looked over her cousin. It was then she noticed Inuyasha floating closely beside her. "Oh! Sorry, I didn't see you there!"

Yuka stared intensely at the mysterious male. She was overwhelmed with the power radiating off of his aura. She could tell by the build of his body that he was the strongest merman she had ever seen. His eyes were an intense amber color and his tail and hair were sleek silver color. His tail had speckles of gold and it shimmered in the sunlight. His tail's shape was lean and his entire body was toned. She swallowed hard at the site of him. He was the ultimate male. He… was an alpha.

"Who... who's this?" asked Yuka as she tried to get her tongue to work.

"Enuyasa, this is my cousin Yuka." said Kikyo as she slipped beside Enuyasa. "Yuka, this is Enuyasa… my mate."

Yuka's eyes grow large when she heard the news. She snaps her eyes back and forth between them and it was then she noticed the mating mark across his chest.

"Mmm mmate?!" cried Yuka. "Since when?!"

"Since yesterday. I have known Enuyasa for a while now and I have come to find him more qualified than any other male. We both feel the same for each other and have shared mating marks." Kikyo said as she showed her cousin her mating mark on her neck.

"So that's why you didn't come home! Kikyo you sneaky girl you." Yuka teased as she winked and swam around them to inspected the newly mated couple. "Well I can see why you kept him to yourself! He's delicious!"

"Yuka!" Kikyo said as her cheeks turned pink out of embarrassment.

Inuyasha had no idea what this other mermaid had said but by Yuka's and Kikyo's body languages and how Yuka was inspecting them he had a feeling they were talking about him and their newly mated status. Pride swells in his chest and he wraps his arms around Kikyo's waist pulling her close to his side. As Yuka looked at them both she had to stop a moment and admire the beautiful couple before her eyes. They were like the sun and the moon with his light completion and her dark one. He was warm and she was cool. He was power and she was peace. She could tell he was outgoing from the look in his eye and she knew her cousin was calm. They were like yin and yang, perfect in balance and for each other and for the future of their Kingdom. She watched as Enuyasa pulled her cousin into his side and the warmth of his gaze as he looked down into her blushing shy one. They were too cute together and she could feel the love for each other radiating off of them.

"Have you told Uncle yet? We held off starting the mating games this morning until you were found." said Yuka as they began making their way towards the cove.

"No, we have only just gotten back." Kikyo said as her anxiety began to resurface.

"Don't worry. I'm sure your father will love him. It's your suitors that I'm worried about." said Yuka as she tried to reassure her cousin. "Do you think they will try to fight Enuyasa for your hand anyway?"

"I would be surprised if they didn't." said Kikyo as Inuyasha took hold of her hand and lightly squeezed it.

Kikyo looked towards him and he teasingly bumped into her shoulder, hinting for her to relax and to trust him. His eyes looked into hers and a reassuring smile graced his face. Kikyo relaxed and tightened her hold on his hand and smiled back as they followed after Yuka.

"Well even if they do I'm sure Enuyasa will be fine. I can tell from his aura that he is a stronger alpha than your other suitors or any alpha besides your father that I've met. He will win the hearts of our people and your Father for sure." said Yuka reassuringly.

"Hn" Kikyo replied quietly.

A few minuets later they began to see the outlines of the rocky coast and the silhouettes of Merfolk enjoying the morning light in the waters close to the cove. When they came into view the Merfolk began cheering her name before they gasped and stared in shock at the new alpha male who traveled beside her. Poseidon and Kikyo's suitors had been meeting inside the cove preparing a hunting party to search for her when they began hearing raised voices from outside the cove. Unsure of what was going on they all slipped out through the tunnel to investigate. As soon as he was out of the tunnel he saw his daughter making her way towards them through the crowd. He rushes to her side but before he could gather his daughter in his arms a silver haired merman blocks his path. He had never seen this merman before and he was shocked by the power radiating from his aura. He could tell this male was alpha material by his dominating nature and godlike strength. He was the male he had been waiting for! How was it he had missed him?! It wasn't until he saw the mating mark on his chest that his hopes had dropped. No wonder he hadn't seen this male before. He was already mated and spoken for.

"Move Merman. I wish to greet my daughter." Poseidon commanded but Inuyasha kept his unwavered stance in front of Kikyo.

Inuyasha had watched as the group of powerful males had poured out of the cove in front of them. He did not like how strong their aura's had felt and when they charged at his mate his instinct to protect her moved him into action.

"I said move!" Poseidon said beginning to lose his patience.

"Enuyasa, it's alright." Kikyo said to her mate as she gently laid her hand on his arm causing him to relax.

She had felt her mates response to the males in front of them and it filled her with respect and joy to know her mate was so protective of her. She had watched as he through himself in front of her without hesitation. There were easily 25 males before him and could have easily ganged up on him to get to her but he was her protector, mate and lover. She knew she had chosen well but from seeing this it just further solidified their bond. He was brave, selfless, loving, tender, possessive and protective of her. He was everything she could have ever wanted and more. Having felt his tender touches and feeling his protective need in their bond there was no doubt in her mind that once he understood his new roll as her mate they he would not only be a great future king but also an amazing father. She poured her pride and peace in her bond as she laid her hands on his chest. Seeing him relax slightly she smiles up at her mate reassuringly before turning her gaze towards her father.

"Father," Kikyo said as she swam into his embrace and accepted his touch.

Inuyasha had felt the flood of emotions rush through their mating bond as the male yelled and threatened he and his mate. It only further flooded his need to protect her. She was proud of his choice and he could feel her excitement and passion for him. When he felt her peaceful touch on his chest he was unsure of what was happening. He grew concerned and confused as she motioned for him to stay be fore he watched the exchange between his mate and the threatening male. It wasn't until taking a good look at him that he noticed subtle similarities between them.

"Shit… way to piss off her dad on your first meeting dumb ass." Inuyasha chastised himself in his head.

Poseidon had watched the entire exchange between the silver alpha male and his daughter. When his daughter swam into his embrace he was hit with an unfamiliar smell. Taking a stronger whiff he pulled his daughter away from his chest to take a look at her. His eyes grew large when he finally realized what that sent was. Seeing something on her neck he pulls her hair back to reveal her fresh mating mark. He could still see the pink edges of where it had new branded itself to her skin.

"You have mated?!" Poseidon asked but was more of an observatory comment.

"I have." Kikyo said as she swam back to Enuyasa's side. She had a shy blush to her cheeks as she looked into her mates warm amber eyes.

"Yes, he will do nicely…" Poseidon said to himself as he looked at the powerful couple before him.

He was very impressed with her choice and could tell he genuinely cared for her by his protection earlier, the warmth in his gaze and his tender hold around her waist. However, something felt off about him. Why hadn't he spoken yet? He was about to ask when someone shouted,

"WHAT?! Nobody touches my woman!"

(End of Chapter 21)

(I wonder what's going to happen now that Kikyo and Inuyasha are matted! What will Poseidon do when he finds out about Inuyasha's transformations? Will Inuyasha be able to put the suitors in their place? What about Sesshomaru and the Duke? What will become of the contract?! Only time will tell! Be sure to follow along. I'd love to get your feedback! More chapters to come! Thanks for reading!)