Inuyasha's Loss
Hi...here's the chapter twenty! This is the chapter where Inuyasha finds out who Jason's parents are. Phoenix and Jason fall in love with each other. I'm leaving off where the cliffhanger did. Enjoy!
20. Phoenix's Punishment
Where the cliffy left off...
"I heard you came from the west. Is that true?" Inuyasha asked. Jason nodded. "Did you live in a wolf den?" Inuyasha asked. Jason nodded. "Dad, just tell us where you are going with this!" Phoenix yelled. "Your father's name wouldn't be Kouga by any chance?"
"Yes, do you know my dad?" he asked. Phoenix bit her bottom lip. Inuyasha took a breath and was about to talk when Phoenix stepped in front of him. "What if his father wasn't Kouga? Would you help him if he'd say no? So what if he's Kouga's son! We can still help him!" Phoenix yelled. She had heard Inuyasha's stories. About Kouga wanting Kagome.
Inuyasha just sighed. "I know where your father lives. I'll bring you there now," he said. "I'm coming with you then. Just to make sure you don't start any fights," Phoenix said and transformed into a wolf. Jason transformed into a wolf.
"You better keep up," Inuyasha said and started to run towards the wolf den. Phoenix and Jason stayed right behind him until they reached it. "Kouga! I know you're in here!" Inuyasha yelled when he walked in. "Who dares to barge in her!" Kouga yelled and came from the back of the cave. "Mutt face! Why do you come here?" Kouga asked and grabbed his shirt collar.
"Let go of me!" Inuyasha yelled and slapped his arm away. "I didn't come here on free will. I brought someone." Jason and Phoenix walked in out of breath as humans. "Jason!" Kouga yelled and grabbed him. "I told you not to go in the forest without someone with you!"
"Sorry, dad," Jason said and looked at the ground. "Kouga? Why are you yelling?" Ayame asked and came from the back of the cave. "Jason!" she yelled and hugged him. "Oh, I was so worried about you. Never go outside by yourself again. You scared me so much," she said. "So mutt face, how are things with Kagome?" Kouga asked.
"I don't want to talk about it," Inuyasha said and turned around. "Aw, did she dump you?" Kouga asked and laughed. "No, she...died...Let's go Phoenix," Inuyasha said and walked out of the wolf den. Kouga stood there, regretting what he had just said.
Jason walked up to Phoenix before she left. "Thanks for taking care of me. That soup you eat is really good," he said. "Maybe you can come and eat with us one day. We'll have it again," she said. "My parents won't allow it. Especially after what happened just now with our fathers. And I don't think my parents will let me leave after getting lost," he said.
"You can always leave without them knowing. Just howl. I'll always come and meet you," she whispered. Jason nodded. "Phoenix! Come on!" Inuyasha yelled from outside. "Goodbye," Phoenix said and kissed his cheek. "Bye," Jason said and smiled.
Phoenix ran outside and met up with Inuyasha. "Why did you stay after I told you we were leaving?" he asked and they started walking towards the hut. "I was just saying bye, that's all," Phoenix said. "Okay, but I don't want to see you with him ever again. That family is trouble and I don't want you to hang around any of them," Inuyasha said.
Phoenix sighed and nodded. 'I can always leave without you knowing, though,' she thought. They reached the hut and went inside. It was already getting dark outside. Sango was in a corner talking to Miroku. KiLaLa and Kanaye were in another corner talking.
Phoenix sat down by the door and leaned against the wall. She crossed her arms and closed her eyes. Inuyasha sighed and sat down by Sango and Miroku. "What's wrong with Phoenix?" Sango asked. "She's mad at me," Inuyasha said. "Why?" Miroku asked. "Because I told her she could never see that wolf again. He's Kouga's son," Inuyasha said.
Sango just stared at him. "And that's the reason she can never see him again?" she asked. "I talked to Kouga. He asked me where Kagome was and I told him I didn't want to talk about it. Then, he asks if she dump me and laughs," he said. "I'm sorry, Inuyasha," Sango said.
"I don't want her going anywhere near that family," Inuyasha said. Phoenix listened to their conversation. She was so mad at Inuyasha. 'Just because he's mad at Jason's dad doesn't mean I shouldn't see his son,' she thought. "Dinner's ready!" Sango yelled and passed out bowls of food to everyone. "Phoenix, come get your food before it gets cold," Sango said and held out a bowl for her.
"I'm not hungry," she said and went outside. Inuyasha got up to go after her, but Sango grabbed his arm. "Let her go. She needs some time for herself," she said and he nodded.
Phoenix transformed into a wolf and ran into the forest. She soon found the spot she was looking for. A cliff that was above a lake. The full moon shined on it and the water reflected it. Phoenix howled a cry so sad that it could make anyone feel sorry for her.
A long howl came from somewhere else far away. 'Jason?' Phoenix thought. The howl sounded strong and loud. 'No, it couldn't be,' she thought and laid down. "You called?" Jason asked and sat by her. Phoenix transformed back into a human. "I thought you couldn't go anywhere by yourself?" she asked. "Like you said, I can leave without them knowing. They're all too busy playing under the full moon," he said.
"What do you mean playing?" Phoenix asked. "Our wolf pack makes a big bonfire and they run and dance around it. Don't you have a lot of energy? Isn't the moon suppose to give wolfs a lot of energy?" Jason asked. "Yeah, I have a lot of energy, but what am I suppose to do with it?"
"Run! Jump! Do anything you want!" he yelled and stood up, " Follow me, you can come with my family," he said and held out his hand. Phoenix hesitated to grab it. 'What about dad?' she thought, 'He doesn't know so it won't hurt him.' She grabbed his hand and they ran to the wolf den. When they reached it Jason stopped her.
"There aren't many females in our pack besides my mom so stick by me," he said and transformed into a wolf. Phoenix did the same and they walked in the crowd. A lot of wolves stopped playing and stared at her. Soon every wolf had stopped and stared.
The biggest wolf walked in front of Jason and Phoenix. He growled at them and pushed Jason out of the way. Phoenix whimpered and backed away. Jason quickly ran back in front of her. He growled at the bigger wolf. The wolf looked surprised. He turned around and gave an okay to everyone else. They started playing and running again.
Phoenix ran into the forest with Jason running after her. They transformed into their human selves. "Phoenix! Wait! They didn't recognize your scent that's all. They're okay with you being there now," he said and grabbed her arm.
"Let go of me, Jason!" she yelled and you could hear a faint growl coming from her. "I'm sorry, Phoenix. I didn't know that would happen. I just thought you could use some fun," he said and let go. He started walking back to his pack, but Phoenix stopped him. "Are you sure they're okay with me being there?" she asked. "Yeah," Jason said and smiled.
They became wolfs again and ran back to the pack together. None of the wolfs cared that she was there. Some of them even invited her to dance with them. Phoenix would always refuse, though. She would save the dancing for Jason. They ran around the fire together and had so much fun.
The middle of the night came and all the wolfs calmed down. Each one of them slowly howled at the moon. Phoenix didn't know what to do, but Jason gave her a little nod. He howled at the moon and Phoenix watched in amazement. 'That howl! It was him,' she thought. He finished and everyone looked at her. Phoenix howled at the moon and all the wolfs were surprised.
They stood in front of her and bowed. Phoenix looked at Jason in confusion. He just barked at her, telling her to howl again. She howled and all the wolfs joined in. It was like a song only they knew. Together it was so beautiful and complete.
The sun slowly came up and shined above them. One by one, the wolfs went inside the den to sleep. When all the wolfs were gone, Jason and Phoenix turned human. "Thanks, that was fun, but I don't get why they bowed to me," she said.
"In a pack, there is always a wolf that is missing. When they howl together, there's one spot that is missing and the sound isn't as great. You're the one who was missing. You belong with us, Phoenix. With your own kind," Jason said. "I can't, my dad would be disappointed in me. He took care of me. He was there when I was sick. I can't just leave him. It's not that easy. Goodbye, Jason," Phoenix said and walked into the forest.
"If you ever need me, just howl," he yelled. Phoenix ran as fast as she could. 'He's going to kill me. I'll just get there before he wakes up, but what about my scent. Jason's scent is all over me. I better go to the stream first,' she thought and ran faster.
Phoenix got there and quickly jumped in. The water was cold, but she didn't care. She got out and shook off all the water. She ran to the hut, but didn't go in. 'I can't go in all wet. I'll just pretend I slept outside,' she thought and laid down by the door. She yawned and soon fell asleep.
Inuyasha woke up and looked around. 'Where could she be?' he thought and stretched. He smelled the air and caught Phoenix's scent. He got up and went outside.
Phoenix was laying on the ground sleeping. Inuyasha sighed and picked her up. 'Why is she wet? Did it ran?' he thought and went back inside the hut. He laid her down and covered her up with some blankets. Miroku woke up and watched him.
"When did she come back?" Miroku asked and got up. " I don't know. I just found her sleeping outside," Inuyasha said. They walked outside so they wouldn't wake anyone. "I wonder where she went. I stayed up most of the night, waiting for her to come back, but I fell asleep before she did," Inuyasha said. "Well, you remember hearing all the howls last night," Miroku said.
"Yeah, but that was more than one wolf. Do you think she went back to Kouga's den?" Inuyasha asked. "Did you smell his scent on her?" Miroku asked. "No, I guess not," Inuyasha said. "Dad?" Phoenix walked outside and yawned. "What are you doing up?" Inuyasha asked.
Phoenix tried to look at him, but her vision was blurry. Her head hurt so bad. "Phoenix, you look pale. Are you feeling okay?" Inuyasha asked. "I'm fine," Phoenix said. "Are you sure?" he asked. She tried to step forward, but fell. Inuyasha caught her before she hit the ground. "Let me go. I'm fine," she said. "No, you're not. Let's put you back in bed," he said and carried her inside.
Everyone was still sleeping so Inuyasha laid Phoenix down quietly. "Now go to sleep. I don't want to see you up until you get better," he said and covered her up. "But dad-" "None of that. You're staying in bed until you're better," he said and walked outside.
Inuyasha sighed and leaned against the hut. Miroku laughed. "I'm glad I only had one kid," he said. "Very funny," Inuyasha said. The wind blew hard and dark clouds blocked the sun out. "Great, a storm. I wouldn't worry about it," Miroku said and went inside. "I'm not worried about a storm. I'm just worried about Phoenix," Inuyasha said and walked inside.
...In a Castle far Away...
"That's right, Inuyasha. You should be worried about Phoenix. Because her punishment has just begun." Naraku watched him walk inside the hut in Kanna's mirror. "My Lord, what about the half-demon?" she asked. "She will get the rest of her punishment later," he said. Kanna nodded.
Sorry to leave it off right here. So far we know that Naraku is finally punishing Phoenix for disobeying him by running away from his castle. I only had two new reviews for my last chapter so the contest is getting smaller, but it's just as hard. I'd like to thank them personally now. Thanks Evl5011 (I like the little messages that you leave at the end of your reviews) Thanks Molly (you really think my story is one of the best) Anyway, now for the contest winner. Drum roll please! The winner is Molly! She reviews every time I put up a new chapter and she was one of the few who reviewed on my new story. It's called 'Three Little Kids'. Check it out, but remember to review! Sayonara minna-san!