An Inuyasha Story

Chapter 12

I closed the door to Kouga's room silently behind me before locking it. The fire had long ago burned to embers, but my demon eyes didn't need such light. I could see the rise and fall of Kouga's chest as I crouched down and began to creep across the floor in complete silence. I suppress the growl that threatened to give me away as the smell of Kagome's blood filled my nostrils. No, I was going to take him completely by surprise. I'm going to see how he likes it when there is no escape and someone is beating him.

I crouched at the very foot of the bed and watched as Kouga slept peacefully. How could he say he loved Kagome and then hurt her, and sleep serenely on top of that? I clenched my teeth as my hands gripped the wood of the bed. I braced my feet. I'm going to enjoy this. With a surge of strength I throw the foot of the bed upward, sending it into the wall behind. The canopy and posts crushed instantly on impact with the stone wall. Pinning Kouga between the bed and said wall. I knew it wasn't enough to kill the bastard, but it was going to royally piss him off.

There was an angry roar and Kouga ripped through the center of the bed. He leapt at me, his eyes glowing blood red. I smirked as I dodged easily to the side. Kouga charged again, blinded by his rage. I cracked my knuckles and dodged again as Kouga carved a chunk out of his own floor. I had this idiot right were I wanted him. Kouga charged; in one swift motion I simultaneously tripped and punched him in the gut, causing him to slam headfirst into the floor. He swiped at my foot and I jumped away, landing on the other side of the room.

"What's the matter?" Kouga said climbing to his feet and wiping the blood from his mouth and nose. "Scared?"

"Feh! That's my line!" I'm not in the mood for verbal sparing, especially with an idiot like him. I made the charge this time, claws at the ready. Kouga crouched in anticipation, flexing his own claws as he did. He is such a fool. At the last second I slid between his spread legs, tearing into the back of his heels as I did. Kouga fell forward onto his knees as I skidded to a halt several meters away. I smirked as I slowly climbed to my feet. There was no hurry; even with demon healing, Kouga would never walk again. The wolf demon looked over his shoulder at me and growled. He knew he was beaten but he wasn't going to resign himself to death. I smirked at him. Despite his growls I could see the fear in his eyes as I drew my sword, Tetsusaiga.

"Tell me wimpy wolf, how does it feel?" I asked advanced on him.

"What the hell are you talking about dog-turd?" Kouga spat back. I growled and hit him with the flat side of my sword. He reeled back several meters and landed hard on his shoulder, I could hear it crack. He crawled gingerly to his hands and knees and cradled his arm.

"I asked you a question bastard! How does it feel to be at someone else's mercy? No way to run, to where to hide! How does it feel?" I asked as I loomed over him well out of his reach but still close enough to make my sword a real threat. I stared down at him with contempt. I would like nothing more then to rip him apart, but not without letting him suffer the way he made Kagome suffer.

"Fuck you!" Kouga spat back. I narrowed my eyes and crouched as I considered my options. I could kill him out right, but that really was too good for a jackass like him. I didn't want him to just suffer; I wanted him to remember why he suffered. A smile curled across my face as I looked at him, he cringed in response. Then he growled. "Well do it already dog-turd!" he snarled, "Kill ME!" I drew myself up to my full height, chuckled, and sheathed my sword.

"Take your wolves and get out of MY castle, or I will." With that I turned and left the surprised wolf lord bleeding on the floor. I closed the door behind me to be greeted on the other side by Miroku.

"My Lord?" He hesitated.

"How is Kagome?" I asked striding off to her room with the monk trailing behind.

"She is fine my Lord. Her wounds are already closing and I have put her into an enchanted sleep so she will feel no pain until she is fully healed. But my Lord…" he hesitated, "Why did you not kill Kouga?" He said this last part just as we entered the room where Sango was still keeping watch over Kagome.

"You did not kill Kouga?" she asked. I sighed in frustration, stupid humans.

"No, I did not." I replied, sitting down next to Kagome and brushing a piece of hair from her face. She was so beautiful.

"By WHY Lord Inuyasha?" Miroku asked again. I growled at him.

"Because, there are things worse then death." They both gave my curious looks, "During the fight I cut both his Achilles tendons. That Bastard will never walk again, he will spend the rest of his life dependent on others." The two looked at each other rather shocked. "Now, I will stay with Kagome. Miroku I want you to make sure the wimpy wolf and his followers are escorted off the grounds. Sango, I want that room stripped and scrubbed. It smells of Kagome's blood."

"Yes My Lord." They said and hurried out of the room. I turned my attention back to the girl lying next to me. Her cheek was already healed and the marks on her back were closing. This human girl saved me from being hung. I have saved her from Kouga. My debt is paid. I ran my clawed fingers through her silky raven hair. I wouldn't leave her, now or ever. I stifled a yawn as the first rays of morning light peeked through the curtains. The sun was rising, not only on the land, but also on my time as king of the land of Tama; just as my father was before me. I wonder if Kagome will stay with me, maybe even be my queen?

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My eyes fluttered open and the first thing I was aware of was the lack of pain and the fact that I was now dressed in a silk sleeping gown. The room around me was dark, but I knew it wasn't the room I had fallen asleep in. This room was decorated in blood red and gold. From what I could see, this room had no balcony, but large windows that stretched to the ceiling. I could also see the fireplace with it's dying embers. Other then the one nightstand in my line of sight, I could not see any other furniture. I started to sit up when a clawed hand tightened about my waist. My breath caught in my throat.

"Kouga…" I whispered, as a shiver ran through my body. The hand pulled me close to a hard body and warm breath caressed my neck.

"I'm no wimpy wolf, wench." My body went limp. Inuyasha. I turned in his arm to look at him. He gave me a cool smile; I smiled back. "How are you feeling?"

"Much better." I answered, "What happened?"

"Not important. Kouga is gone, and he will never hurt you again." He reached up and brushed a strand of hair from my face. Without thinking, I pulled close to him and buried my head in his chest. We stayed that way for several minutes, before he spoke again. "Kagome…?"

"Mmmm…" was my intelligent answer.

"Kagome…Now that Kouga is gone…and I'm the King…would you…I mean if you want to…do you want to be…queen?" My head shot up to look at him. A dark blush was coloring his face, but he didn't look away. I smiled at him.

"Of course I will." His smile went from ear to ear and he leaned down and kissed me. I felt better at this moment then I have in years.

The End

A/N: Well that's it, the last chapter. It's kinda sad when a fic ends. But all things must come to an end. But don't worry. I already have two other fics in the works, one being The Dog Show and the other is a cross over in another category. I'd also like to say thank you to all my loyal readers and reviewer. I'm glad you have enjoyed my writing. On a final note: I wish you all Enough.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish enough 'Hellos' to get you through the final 'Good-bye'.

~ unknown ~