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Me: Well if I can't have Inu Yasha... can I have Chobits?
CLAMP: NO!
Me: Trigun?
Pioneer: NO!
Me: What about FlCl?
Star Child: NO!
Me: What about....
Everyone: NOOOOOO!!!!!

Last time: Though they didn't speak, being with eachother was all they each needed. They sat that way the entire night, just enjoying eachothers preasence and being thankful that they were both alive.

Chapter 16

***During the Slugfest at the Wolf Caves: Inu Yasha***

Inu Yasha searched frantically for Kagome. Her scent was nearly a day old so it was very faint. Not only that, it was also spread everywhere. Bloodstains covered the ground and up in trees... it was obvious that the culprit didn't want to be followed. '...this guy's definatly a pro at confusing trackers...' he thought when he came to a river. He looked to his left and right then squinted forward. '...he just HAD to cross a river didn't he...?' Inu Yasha thought and bent down to sniff for the direction of the wolf. He just seemed to step straight forward into the torrent. Inu Yasha wished he had more light than the moon. Just then, something heavy dropped onto his shoulder. This spooked him so bad that he nearly squealed.

"Gotchya Inu Yasha!" Shippou hollered and patted his head. Inu Yasha growled and smacked the little brat on the head. "HEY! Waddya do that for?" Shippou squeaked and rubbed his head.

"You're not supposed to do that at night. I can't see you you know!" Inu Yasha yelled and bent down to sniff more.

"Well guess what? I found Miroku and Sango and Lady Kaede. They were all in a neighboring village when the fight broke out. So nothing bad happened to them. But they didn't come with me because Sango lost Kirara. They're looking for her now." Shippou spoke nearly out of breath. Inu Yasha didn't respond because he was busy sniffing. "Well fine then dont listen." Shippou said and leaned back against Inu Yasha's head.

"I'm a we bit tied up at the moment runt! Now if you wanna stay, you'll help look for Kagome." Inu Yasha said between sniffs.

"KAGOME'S GONE! YOU BUFFOON! WHY DID YOU LEAVE HER ALONE!?!" Shippou screamed and jumped off of his shoulders.

"We were in a battle, we couldn't stay together. Now your complaining ain't helping twirp. Now shove your face in the ground and sniff!" Inu Yasha said pushing Shippou's head into the dirt. The kitsune obediently began to sniff for Kagome's scent.

***Kagome and Kouga (presantly)***

Kagome began to shiver, waking up Kouga. He looked down to see that they were sitting in a pool of blood. He held her closer and rubbed her arms. '...where is she bleeding from...?' he thought and looked down. On her thighs were deep gashes where Masahiro was holding on. They were almost healed, but they were still grotesquely oozing blood. Trying not to wake her, Kouga gently lifted his love and placed her in the bed. He covered her up with blankets before walking away to gather up bandages.

"I won't be long..." he whispered and left the room. Kagome rolled to her side and pulled the skins up over her shoulders. She shivered some more before sneezing. Kouga came back in the room and lifted the end of the blanket, nearest her feet. "This might hurt a bit at first... just don't move a lot..." he whispered and pulled her jeans down gingerly. '...oh gods.. must...resist...TEMPTATIONS...!' he thought and pulled her jeans to her knees. He lifted her leg up to wrap the gause around it and she whimpered the slightest bit. He winced for her, not wanting to harm her in any way. He began to wrap the bandages tight around her thigh, making her whimper more. Once he was done with the first leg, he did the other. After he was finished completely, he pulled her pants up and put the pelts back over her.

Her eyes opened and blinked sleepily. Kouga was relieved that she woke up AFTER he wrapped her up. He wouldn't want her thinking that he was like the bastard who tried to rape her. She looked at him with her pale blue eyes and smiled slightly through white lips. She had really paled through loss of blood. Kouga smiled warmly back down at her.

"I will be right back....I'm going to make you some tea." Kouga said and rose from his seat on the bed. Just before he left the room he felt a fragile hand take hold of his arm. Kouga looked back and saw Kagome trying to get up with him as a brace.

"I'm coming with you..." she said weakly and stood up, leaning on Kouga.

"No...Kagome you have to rest. You lost to much blo-"

"I'm coming. Don't try and talk me out of it either..." she said and put her arm around his neck. Kouga smiled and looked at her. She had changed so much. Now she resembled an InuYoukai and a Onigindensetsu Youkai. Her silver hair was waist long and her little silver ears were a perfect match.

"You know... now that you are hanyou...you're not only more strong willed but you are also even more beautiful than before..." Kouga muttered. Kagome looked up at him, shocked because she didn't expect him to say something like that.

"T-t-thank you... yes thanks..." she stuttered and blushed slightly.

"Your welcome Kagome. Now sit here while I make some tea..." Kouga said and placed her on a cushin next to an oak table. He walked over to a fireplace in the middle of the cave. He started the fire and placed a kettle on top of it. Then he sat next to Kagome, waiting for the water to boil.

"You...you're very kind to do this Kouga..." Kagome muttered while looking down at her ripped jeans. She rubbed her legs and winced a little. The wolf youkai looked at her with concern.

"You are lucky that you survived him..." Kouga said looking in the direction of the room Masahiro's body was in. Kagome frowned and tears filled her eyes. She didn't want to admit that she was frightened at that time, but she had never been more scared in her entire life. Before Kouga knew it, she was in his arms giving him a bone cracking hug. He looked down at her surprised, but then hugged her back. She sniffed a bit before releasing her grip.

"You are a good guy Kouga..." Kagome whispered and continued to lay in his arms. He rocked her back and forth and kissed her forehead. She didn't mind. She was enjoying the his company. He was her protector. He had fought to help her and now she owes him her life. Her ears perked up when she smelt the faint scent of a farmiliar inu hanyou. Kouga looked at her and then sniffed. He noticed what she was smelling and he forced himself not to growl. He didn't want to anger Kagome in any way at the time being, though it was going to happen soon. She gazed up into Kouga's azure eyes and smiled. She didn't want Inu Yasha to ruin the calm either, but she really wanted to see him....no needed to see him. She began to si up but then fell back into Kouga's lap, wincing. Kouga glanced down at her.

"You shouldn't be up. Just rest for the time being." he said and stroked her silvery bangs from her face. Kagome gave him a side glance, then closed her eyes. '...well...I guess I have a little time before Inu Yasha comes...' she thought and drifted into a sound sleep.

***

Kagome woke in a new room with crisp linen sheets and pelts on top of her. '...where am I? Oh gods... did Inu Yasha come yet..?! I HAVE TO GET UP!' she thought and sprange from the bed, fully recovered. She ran out the door and into a hallway, down to the livingroom. She froze and her heart skipped at least five beats. There they were. Inu Yasha and Kouga, sipping tea and talking. The two turned there heads and saw Kagome standing there, about to wet herself. Inu Yasha smirked and Kouga just gave her a blank gaze.

"...wha....wha... WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?!" Kagome shouted pinching herself to make sure she was awake. Inu Yasha and Kouga were both taken aback by her cursing.

"Kagome calm down..." Kouga commanded and put his cup down.

"This is probably kinda strange to her... I mean come on... she just woke up..." Inu Yasha spoke, calmly lifting the cup to his mouth. Kagome just continued to stare at the two, completely flabbergasted. She stormed over to the pair, continuing to mutter curses to herself. She was about to shout when Kouga stood up and covered her mouth.

"You can't be loud... they will find us..."

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Whose 'they' you ask? Dundundunnnnnnnn! Well... I know it's a major shorty chapter and a major cliff hanger, but I had to get it up because I haven't posted in a long time. Arigato for all the reviews! I finally hit 150! HURRAY! Ja ne! Luv Yall!