*Re-cap…
Inuyasha finds it hard to accept Kagome, while she is pregnant, as anymore than
his responsibility and refuses to continue their joining as mates. Much to the
disappointments of Miroku and Sango. However, things don't always run smoothly,
when Kouga returns and decides to interfere and lays claim on Kagome once more.
Does the wolf youkai have a death wish? And what has all this got to do
with a certain delinquent monk and taijiya?
--
*Last time…
"In order to complete the joining, you both must exchange blood. Demon-to-human
rituals can be dangerous, as humans are weak. Therefore, it is up to you,
Inuyasha to dominate and lend your mate strength during this time."
"How do we exchange blood?" Kagome innocently asked.
"Inuyasha will explain it, he has an idea what I mean." The lord demon
answered. "The exchange of blood is a bond for life. You will gain Inuyasha's
strength and live for as long as he does, in turn, Inuyasha will inherit your
strength and may even become immune to your miko energy."
"Is that it?" Inuyasha snapped once more.
Sesshoumaru studied his cautiousness' and nodded. The miko child was pregnant
and at a dangerous stage to be completely joined to the half-breed.
"One more thing," The older dog-demon turned to walk away, "If the blood
bonding fails, the girl and offspring will die. I suggest you think about this
before attempting to join at this point. Beware, Inuyasha your humans'
miko power has matured, demon and human alike will find her aura attractive."
With that, the demon lord was gone, leaving a very peeved hanyou and a slightly
confused miko in his wake.
--
By: ©Angelstars
email: angtanuk@yahoo.co.uk
Homepage: www.kuroi-hoshi.org
Standard Disclaimer - *Inuyasha ©Rumiko Takahashi.
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Book Two: 0.14a – Kagome is mine! : Part One
"So, where have you two been for this length of time?" The houshi raised an
eyebrow as Inuyasha and Kagome entered the hut, a broad smile plastered all
over his face.
"None of your goddamn business, monk!" Inuyasha snapped and crossed the floor
of the hut in one high almighty strode-like step, only to fall to the floor in
a cross-legged position. The hanyou snorted a keh and crossed his arms
with irritation.
Miroku was now staring at the hanyou, pausing before smiling wickedly then
moving his eye upon the young miko, who had quietly snuck in after the hanyou
and was now uncomfortably resting near the irate Inu-hanyou.
"You wound me, Inuyasha! I was only worried for you and Kagome-sama have been
gone all night long," it was a poor attempt to try to cover the young
monks amusement that now sparkled with a twinkle of an eye.
"Feh, as if!" Anther snort came from the dog-demon.
The houshi's smile widened, "Inuyasha, I mean well,"
"Urasi, I know what you thought, hentai!" Inuyasha replied the sarcasm now
flowing free from his mouth as he narrowed his eyes. "And what have you
two been doing while Kagome and myself have been gone?" He added with a
smug smile.
It was now Sango's turn to grunt under her breath. The young demon huntress was
blushing beet red and giving Inuyasha dagger glares.
"It was a simple enough question!" The demi-demon barked and slid sideways
toward the miko for protection.
"Are you suggesting we did something improper in your absence?" Sango growled.
The demon shook his head and gulped, "I never meant it like that! Shit!"
The young taijiya sighed and humph-ed, crossing her arms over her chest,
"Good, because I wouldn't like to upset Kagome-chan to much by having to
castrate you where you stand, dog-boy!" Her eyes narrowed, "Although… I don't
think Kagome-chan would mind if I-"
"Sango-chan!" Kagome blushed, "Inuyasha never meant anything untoward. Please
spare us the details…" she finished, twitching nervously as Inuyasha gripped
onto her arm tightly.
"Ye have both returned I see?" Kaede entered the room with a smile.
"Kagome!!" Came the young Fox-cubs excited greeting. He leaped off the older
miko's shoulder and bounded toward the young miko, a smile lighting his face as
he watched her open her arms in a display of affection and invitation.
The hanyou wasn't all that happy to see the Kitsune bounding at full speed
toward his pregnant mate.
The Kit took a flying leap just as the Inu-hanyou's hand made contact with his
tail, and pulled him in mid air to come face to face with an angry looking
Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome rose, taking the cub into her arms.
"Don't be thinking you can just jump all over Kagome while she's in this
condition, brat! I mean it, I thought I told you to stop that shit!?!" He
growled as the young cub stuck his tongue out in reply.
"Shippo-chan, Inuyasha is correct." Sango chimed in, causing the little Kit to
duck his head into Kagome's chest.
Inuyasha growled as the cub skittishly hid in the young miko's robes.
It was Kagome's turn to give the hanyou a dirty look.
"Come, we should eat now and talk later," The older miko interrupted them all,
as she head for the cooking fire and boiling broth.
--
It was late afternoon when Kagome excused herself in order to take a midday
nap. Fatigue had overtaken her a while now as Inuyasha spoke to Miroku, Sango
and Kaede about his bastard brothers' appearance earlier that morning.
Shippo and the fire-kitten had long from wondered away from the ramblings of
Inuyasha's crises and taken to playing out side with some local children.
"You mean you and Kagome-sama are official now?" Miroku enquired, patting the
hanyou on the back. "I knew you'd sort something out sooner rather than later!"
He continued idly.
The hanyou narrowed his eyes, "Oi, I never said I was going to leave it all up
to Kagome while she is pregnant, and it's my responsibility!"
The houshi raised his hands in a defensive manner, "I only meant-"
"I don't care what you meant, asshole!" He growled, then lowered his voice
before continuing, "I wouldn't expect
Kagome to do this alone!"
"Aye, ye have proven a worthy mate. Kagome and little one will be safe from
harm no doubt." The older miko raised a hand upon the hanyou's shoulder.
"Ano… how is it that you and Kagome did not complete in your joining?" Sango
rose, bringing about everyone's attention while changing the subject back in
hand.
"A dog-demon mates for life. I have taken Kagome as my life mate, marked her as
my own, but have not fully exchanged blood. The blood bond ties us together as
one, sharing our completion as soul mates," The hanyou answered.
"Aa, we understand this blood bonding is important to you, Inuyasha. After all
it is your heritage… so why the hesitation?" Miroku added.
"Demon blood bonding is a dangerous ceremony at the best of times! In order for
us to complete our mating, Kagome has to give herself to me-"
"And that's a problem?" Miroku mumbled a reply.
"No! Baka! I mean Kagome will have to give me all of who she is,
unconditionally, wholeheartedly the works. The only way I can complete this
mating is by exchanging blood. In order for us to combine, Kagome and I will
have to be bound by slashed wrists, while under a strong coma-like spell we
shall begin to join." Inuyasha tried to explain.
"But-"
"No buts! It's dangerous! Kagome and our pups may not survive such a ceremony,
no matter what you all think! I'm not going to put her or the pups in danger,
never!"
"Inuyasha, if ye exchange blood with Kagome, will she not be able to heal you
of your already cursed blood my Onee-sama held over you?" Kaede thoughtfully
asked.
"That's like saying I have a sure cure, and it would be my only reason for
joining with her that way!" Inuyasha snarled, "I'm still not going to put her
in danger for jack shit! Understand, old hag?!"
The older woman smiled and bowed her head slightly, "Gomen, Inuyasha. It was
merely a passing thought. I meant no harm to thee or Kagome's relationship
virtues."
"Keh!" Came his reply.
"Would you consider doing this kind of ceremony after the baby is born?" Sango
inquired.
"If Kagome agreed to it, yes." Inuyasha honestly replied. "It is important to
me, and it insures that Kagome will live as long as I and then some!"
The young huntress smiled in return, "I understand, Inuyasha. I wish you and
Kagome-chan well."
"Aa, I agree with Sango. I am happy to help protect you and Kagome during this
ceremony when and as you wish. This ritual intrigues me, will Kagome be nak-"
Thwap!
"Hentai!"
--
Kagome stirred slightly, awakening from her late afternoon nap. Stretching, she
rose from her sleeping bag and yawned, raising her hands over her head.
"Good sleep?" She heard an amused voice ask from the opposite end of the room.
She turned and sheepishly smiled, "Hai, I had a nice nap! Thank you for asking
Inuyasha."
"Keh," Came his usual embarrassed reply. "Kagome, I have to speak to you," The
hanyou continued, getting up to crouch in front of her.
"About what?" Her wide eyes shone with confusion as she regarded his
nervousness.
"It's more about what my bastard of a brother was talking about…" He quickly
added.
"Oh, you mean about our mating?" She replied with a slight smile.
"Uh, well, yeah. To do with the final joining, I have made my decision about it
too!"
"Really?" Her smile widened, her eyes springing back to life with anticipation.
"Aa, and that would be… what I mean is… the answer is no."
"No…?" She asked confusion and disappointment written all over her face.
"No, we will not be continuing to bond by blood." Inuyasha informed her.
"Oh…" She lowered her head, "Any reason why?" She asked barely above a whisper.
Inuyasha's ears twitched and picked up her tiny voiced question.
"No means No," He huffed, crossing his arms and falling into a cross-legged
position in front of her.
Kagome raised her slightly reddish tinged face; the hanyou cringed as tears
started to roll down her eyes.
"So your saying you don't want to be my mate?" She sobbed.
"Nani!?! I never said we weren't mates, just not official-mates." He tried to
explain, "Don't cry, Kagome," he soothed, leaning in closer to console her some
more.
Kagome didn't respond and pulled away from the hanyou.
"Iie! You said we were mates forever! You said you cared for me!" She bellowed,
causing a stir from the other end of the hut.
"Kagome! I meant every word of it, but-" The Inu-hanyou raised a claw hand to
take a hold of her shoulder, which she nudged off with a yank.
"Listen bitch! Don't be making any sudden movements like that while you're in
this condition!" He growled and pulled her closer.
She thrashed in his grip and raised her fists to his chest while shaking her
head slightly. Inuyasha growled and grabbed onto her wrists.
"Oi, what did I just say!?!" His voice was low and commanding.
She sat in silence as tears ran down her cheeks, her face low and despondent.
"Kagome?" Inuyasha thoughtfully changed the tone of his voice to soft and
caring, "I didn't mean to upset you, but please just understand. I have good
reasons for making this decision."
"Did I do or say something wrong? Is it because of me? Is it because I'm fat
and ugly and-and…"
"Urasi, it has nothing to do with any of that, stupid wench!" The hanyou chuckled
with amusement.
"The only reason you need to know is that I have you and the pups best
intentions to consider. Nothing else!"
"Demo-"
"Nothing-else-!" He repeated.
Kagome felt another bout of tears well in the pit of her throat, brimming the
salty substance in the corner of her eyes.
"Why are you crying now, wench?" Inuyasha sighed and pulled her into his chest.
"I don't understand. Why are you making such a big deal? I thought you wanted
to be with me forever as mates?" She sobbed into his chest, fisting her hands
into his red-haori.
"Baka, I already told you I meant what I said. We will be together as
official-mates, but you heard what that bastard said—it can be dangerous to you
and the pups, and I'm not prepared to lose any of you!" He soothed, stroking
her hair as he did so.
"If it's that dangerous, how do other dog-demons complete it with a
pregnant mate?"
Inuyasha rolled his eyes, "Bitches don't get pregnant before they are mated,
and they have a cycle and come into heat once yearly. Dog-demons cannot raise
pups before taking a mate officially."
Kagome pushed away from his chest and looked at him thoughtfully, "Gomen ne,
I'm not worthy of-"
"Baka! Don't say such stupid things!" He interrupted and pulled her into his
chest once more. "Beside, you are not a demon bitch and I'm not a full youkai
demon. It doesn't count."
"If you say so," she sighed and rubbed her cheek against the roughness of the
fire-rat yakata, enjoying his rhythmic strokes amongst her hair.
--
Daybreak covered the highest peak of the mountaintop, and over looking the
sleepy village amongst the forest of Inuyasha. A silhouette of a demon, hung
amongst shadows, as his bright blue eyes caught the sunset's light, they
flashed with predatory dominance. His clawed hand fisted into his palm as he
watched over the domain that she called home.
Home? He was glad to be back, and felt liberated and stronger than ever. His
fanged smile shone with a gleam as the setting suns rays glistened overhead.
"It's great to be back!" He sighed contently and took a refreshing deep breath,
hoping to catch the scent of the one woman he liked to call mate. His eyes
widened with horror.
"Bastard, that fucking dog is dead!" He howled into the night, before taking
off into a whirlwind-like rush.
--
They sat in silence at first, as the
left overs from that afternoon was handed out between them. Kagome hadn't been
home for supplies for a while now, so any convenience future food had been
scarce.
Miroku cleared his throat and chose to break the silence, "So, Kagome-sama, how
are you feeling today?" He asked politely.
"I feel fine, Miroku-sama." She answered with a friendly smile.
"I'm relieved to hear such positive replies, especially as you're growing in
size every day!"
Unfortunately, that
comment wasn't quite what Kagome wanted to hear the demon huntress decided, as
Hirakotsu was brought down upon the dense houshi's head.
"Idiot!" She sneered before turning to smile toward the emotional, and very
pregnant, Kagome.
"What he means— is that you're looking great for your figure! I even forget sometimes
that you're pregnant, you've kept in shape Kagome-chan!"
"It's alright, Sango-chan. I know Miroku-sama meant no offence." The miko from of the future smiled
reassuringly, as her eyes sort out the hanyou beside her.
Inuyasha wasn't even paying attention as he ate contently, slurping his broth
and chewing on his piece of raw veg.
"Thank you, Sango-chan,"
The Taijiya bowed slightly and kneeled back down, keeping an evil eye upon the
mouthy houshi in front of her.
It went quiet once more, until Kaede announced she'd take leave for an early
night, and excused herself. Miroku, once more spoke up as the older woman
disappeared to her room.
"It's good news about finding Inuyasha a cure this soon, don't you think,
Kagome-sama?" He openly asked causing the hanyou to spit his food.
"Nani? What do you mean, Miroku-sama?" She asked and turned toward the teeth
grinding hanyou.
"Inuyasha didn't tell me!"
"Oh… ano, I assumed he would have explained to you about the blood bonding
and-" He stuttered, but was cut off when Inuyasha brought his fisted hand down
upon his head.
"Shut your loud mouth hole, bouzo!"
"Inuyasha, what about a cure?" Kagome asked her voice tinged with hurt.
"It's nothing, Kagome. Forget about it!" He quickly replied, crossing his arms
over his chest.
"Iie, tell me what Miroku-sama means!" Kagome narrowed her eyes.
"I said it was nothing, the stupid lecher is talking shit again!" Inuyasha
retorted.
"Please, Inuyasha… I want to know what he meant by finding a cure for you!"
Kagome pouted, but refused to give in to the demi-demon.
Inuyasha grunted a keh and stood.
Kagome also got up from the ground, hoping to stare the hanyou down. Her eyes
narrowed with anger. "I mean it, Inuyasha-I'll say the damn word! Now tell me
what he meant!"
"Nothing doing!" He growled a response and narrowed his own eyes.
"OSWARI!" Kagome triumphantly smiled and crossed her arms over her chest. "Now,
are you going to tell me or do I need to say it again?"
"Bitch!" He snarled from the floor, his face red with splinters.
"Inuyasha… I mean it!" Kagome growled and leaned over him, "Tell me what he
meant!"
The hanyou sighed and pulled himself off the floor, the spell lifting as he did
so. "It wasn't a sure thing or anything…" He shook his head, before continuing.
"Kaede suggested that during the blood exchange your miko power should release
me from the curse that flows in my veins."
"Then even more so to try it as soon as possible-"
"Iie! I said no, and I meant it!" Inuyasha interrupted her.
"Demo, Inuyasha-"
The dog-demon shook his head, "No!"
Kagome went to open her mouth once more when a low piercing growl rumbled in a
commanding tone.
"Ano, Kagome-chan please listen to Inuyasha. He means well, even if the blood
bonding is important to him and is a part of his heritage." Sango intervened.
Kagome's eyes widened, "Nani? So all that crap about it doesn't count was a
lie?!" Kagome darkly mumbled.
The hanyou shook his head, "No! Kagome it's not that important!"
"It must be if you said it!" Kagome retorted placing her hands upon her hips.
"It's not! Not more important than you and our pups!"
"My baby!" She corrected and gasped. "I-I-sorry!" She shook her head, lowering
it in shame. "I didn't mean it, I was angry, I-I-"
Inuyasha said nothing and stood.
"Inuyasha, please…" Kagome whimpered, and reached out to place her hand upon
his shoulder. "I was angry, I'm so sorry!"
Still the hanyou remained silent. Kagome was about ready to break down. Why did
she say such a thing? How could she do this to him, and after everything
they've been through!?!
"Inuyasha, I've been so selfish! I've only been thinking of me these last few
months, always feeling sorry for myself, always pushing you away!" She pulled
herself closer and rested her forehead against his back while gripping onto his
haori with her hands. "You-you've lost someone too, and all I could think of
was how hard done by I was by losing…by-by" She couldn't finish as the tears
took over.
Miroku and Sango were uncomfortably silent as they watched the hanyou and miko
interact. Sango took the stunned Kit and fire-kitten into her chest and quietly
excused herself, Miroku following not far behind, leaving their friends alone
time to talk.
Inuyasha remained silent as she sobbed onto his back, his heart and head
thumping with hurt. Why? Why did it hurt so much?
Because you aren't the father! He was the father; she loves him,
not you. Him. The disembodied voice took a crack out of him.
Urasi! He bit back. I am him! She does love me!
Then why did she say such a thing? Moreover, why did it hurt to think it was
the truth?
--
The tornado whirled past tree's, pulling small bushes and shrubs from the
ground as it made a fast entrance in to the small village at the edge of the
forest.
The youkai halted at the towns' shrine, taking in the direction of that fouled
sent. That dog-bastard was here, and he would pay dearly for this! He took off
once more in a whirlwind of strength and speed.
--
Sango and Miroku sat on the porch of the hut, they both felt guilty over what
had happened back in the hut between them, Inuyasha and Kagome. Miroku sighed
and sat near the demon huntress, pulling her into a reassuring and loving
embrace.
The taijiya rested her head against his shoulder and took a deep breath. "Maybe
we should go and apologise?" She quietly murmured against his shoulder.
"Maybe we should leave well alone, for the moment anyway." He replied softly.
Sango closed her eyes and leaned into the monks' soft caresses. "I feel so bad,
I can't believe Inuyasha never told her!"
"Aa, it wasn't completely our fault… Inuyasha should have been honest with
Kagome-sama." He added, and leaned his chin against her head.
"I still feel bad about this, and upset for Inuyasha. I know Kagome-chan didn't
mean it, but still…"
Miroku nodded but kept silent, allowing the girl to relax against him. He
closed his eyes and sighed, only to open them as the shift in wind blew hard
against his face.
"Nani?!" He was caught off guard as the whirlwind stopped inches away from the
two.
"Oi! Where is the ugly mutt?!"
--
Author Notes: Two chapter upload special! This has to be one of
my more favourite chapters I've written so far. I had to split it in parts as I
over estimated how long this one lasts! 0_o; next part should be up soon! -- I decided to go along the original plot
but added another twist, so I only hope you all stick around until the end!
Glomps to all my reviewers and readers once more, a huge-big-bone-crunching-hug
goes to Aile Anna, who, love her, listens to me go on and on ^.^
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They are as follows:
1: ichiru
- a ray of silver (a ray of hope)
2: sokai - cherished hope
3: kigai - strong spirit
4: keishou - strong and nimble
5: Arasoi – strife
6: Naikou - dischord