Night of the Wolf
16 . Realization
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I groaned. My head was throbbing. As I tried to sit up a hand tightened around my waist. Blinking confusingly I threw the sheets off of me some and saw a well-built arm possessively on my waist. Who's ever this arm belonged to I knew he wasn't so eager on letting me go. Curious, as always, to know whose arm this was, I unhurriedly glided the silky sheets off the unknown stranger beside me.
As I fully uncovered the anonymous body I saw that he was totally nude. His dark-ish brown hair was loosely on his back while his long bangs covered most of his face. I couldn't perceive who it was seeing as he shivered when I had taken the covers, which were giving him the warmth he needed.
A small gasp escaped my lips worryingly as he scooted closer to me. Nude body pressed firmly against, what I noticed, nude body!
Just as him, I was fully exposed as well, except I was wrapped around with the silken sheets. He groaned and I panicked. I gazed around the room hoping to remember where I was. Everything was so unfamiliar to me. The bedroom was immense and contained a bundle of stuff that seemed to be antique.
A full- length mirror was located on the wall before me. I plainly stared at my now sitting reflection as I sighed heavily. As I pulled the sheets tightly against me, and over my breasts, I felt the unfamiliar person press himself even closer to me. I wasn't sure why I was scared or worried. Perhaps the idea that I was in an unfamiliar room with an unknown man was what spooked me just a bit.
My eyes fell on to the floor where I saw my garments carelessly thrown and mixed with boxers, slacks, and a t-shirt. The clothing, as I saw, had, somewhat, made a path from the edge of the bed to the entrance of the room. I guess we stripped each other as we made our way to the bed and made unforgettable love. Indeed, it was unforgettable since I can't seem to remember what happened.
That seems to be occurring to me a lot lately.
The room wasn't that dark, but I could easily distinguish that it was broad daylight outside. The curtains were a denim blue and were too dark to actually let any sight of sunlight through. I gazed around the room some more. It was quite simple.
The sound of a whining child caught my attention. He wasn't alone, yet he cried like as if he was. I heard him run up some stairs and soon his whining was closer, just on the other side of the door.
"Father, you promised!" The small youngster whimpered as he stomped his foot on the ground.
'Father?,' I mimicked confused.
I looked over at the body laying next to me and hoped the protesting toddler didn't wake him up.
Just as I attempted to remove the am around me a leg was draped over mine.
"Where are you off to in such a hurry?" He groaned sluggishly.
I tired covering up my flushed face as I felt a bulge near my thigh. This man was more than just tired.
When I gazed over at the body I saw that he had lain his head on my lap whereas his legs entangled with mine even with the sheets. Slowly, but at the same time hurriedly, I brushed the bangs covering up my sleeping partner's face and more or less fainted when I saw who it was.
"Kouga?" I choked out.
When he looked up at me my hand slipped under his chin, thumb brushing over his lips. He smiled and I couldn't help but sob. Immediately, Kouga removed his head from my lap sitting up to have a closer look at me. He looked at me lovingly, concerned, worried, all at the same time.
I just stared. This wasn't real. Or was it? Yet, Kouga was here, his face inches from mine inspecting me to see if I'm allright. But, if this really was real, then how was it possible that I was finally happy? Whatever happened on the battle with Ayame? Was she dead? And what about Naraku and the rest of the gang? Did Kikyo die as well? Or was she with InuYasha somewhere far away?
Too many questions came to mind and I didn't know which to ask first.
Kouga held me securely against his bare chest, arms wrapped around me. He rocked me back and forth as I began to cry.
"Kagome, tell me what's wrong," he asked disturbingly while his hand ran through my black locks.
I simply took in his scent. He was with me. Nothing was wrong. I was lastly with Kouga. I coughed a tad before wiping my tears away with the back of my hand, then slowly wrapped them around Kouga.
"Everything's fine," I assured him taking this time to look at him.
"Sure?" He asked concerned and when I nodded he smiled.
He licked his lips just before giving me an affectionate kiss. The snotty child which had stopped yelping started once more, yet this time louder. He punched the door a couple of times achieving the loving kiss to end. Kouga had a dumbfounded look on his face when he pulled away from me.
"What brings that?" He asked placing my head between his hands bringing me closer to him, noses touching.
"Excuse me?"
"That kiss. God, it was as if you haven't seen me in ages. That kiss was as heartily as the one you gave me when we first mated a day after the combat with Ayame," he replied in a serious tone.
I gave him a perplexed look. Just as I was about to ask him about the 'Ayame incident' the eager child banged the door once more.
"Tousan! You promised!" The kid yelled once more, which annoyed the hell out of me.
Kouga lowered his head in surrenderness and let himself fall back on the bed giving me a perfect view of his powerful body. I couldn't help but stare. He was flawless. My hands had a mind all on their own and they gradually ran up Kouga's leg, not so far from his member, up his stomach, to where I finally received his attention and he plainly smirked.
He sat up a brief moment only to reach for me and bring me down with him. I lay on top him loving the feeling of his body rubbed against mine. Geeze, I wonder how many times we mated given that Kouga speaks of it like a hobby.
"Kasan!" I head the infant shout, yet again.
I looked at Kouga and questioned him about the small child. Why was he shouting to us as if we were his parents?
"He'll eventually get tired of yelling and leave us alone. Besides, Naraku is downstairs to keep him company as well the others."
"And who is he exactly?" I questioned.
Kouga raised an eyebrow and laughed thinking I was teasing.
"Kagome, I know we were at it all night long, but I don't think it caused you to loose your memory. Kyougo knows I'll be down in a minute. That son of ours needs to understand that I have to have my alone time with his wonderful mother."
I nearly jumped at the word son. Our son? I suddenly felt like I had just missed a huge part of my life.
"Our son?"
"Yes, Kyougo. Are you sure your allright?" He questioned me as he looked at me while running his hand slowly up my back.
"I'm fine. I guess I just need some rest."
He nodded and slipped off the bed and changed into the first thing he caught his hands on.
"I'm going to go with Kyougo, you stay here until you feel better, allright?"
I curled up in the bed and closed my eyes. Kouga kissed my forehead lightly just before leaving. When he opened the door Kyougo ran inside and straight into the bed with me. His small hands settled on my cheeks as he placed a sloppy kiss on my forehead.
"'Morning momma." He cutely said.
He then jumped off the bed and raised his hand up in the air inquiring for Kouga to raise him up in his arms.
"Mom needs her rest, so were off to go with Naraku-sama."
The toddler clapped his hands at the word Naraku and he waved as Kouga carried him over his shoulder. When the door closed Kyougo's image was stuck in my mind. He looked so much like Kouga, except he had black hair, but other than that he was an exact clone of Kouga. However, he didn't seem like an ordinary child. He smelled differently, was much stronger than what a four-year-old child should be, and had a wide grin which revealed his tiny fangs.
He was adorable. He was my son. Mine and Kouga's son. Kyougo. Too good to be true.
A knock was heard followed by a familiar voice, "Kagome?"
When I tried to answer I couldn't find my voice. I couldn't speak. I sat up and glanced down at my hands and saw my claws increasing. I felt out of control. I gazed up at the mirror and saw nothing but a semi-wolf about to be slaughtered by a stroke of Ayame's hand.
"Kagome?!"
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"Kagome?! You have to remain awake, don't you dare fall asleep on me."
Someone was shaking me slightly, holding me firmly. When I opened my eyes I blinked as I eventually become use to the dimness around me. I couldn't quite see who was in front of me shaking me abruptly.
"Finally, you are up. How are you feeling?"
My eyes rapidly widened as I checked my surrounding. I was in a diminutive cottage house. It looked old and reeked of animal stench.
"Kouga?"
"No, Sesshoumaru."
I arose on my feet and walked around the hideous cottage. Where is Kouga? Kyougo? Where am I?
"That arrow sure put you out for quite a while. I came to your rescue by instincts. I just had no confidence on that Naraku to keep you safe. I made sure Sango and Miroku stayed at my place for safe reasons. I knew very well that you wouldn't want them risking their lives for your sake."
I was so confused. Was that simply a dream? A very heart-warming dream?
"Sesshoumaru, where are we?"
"To tell you the truth, I have not the slightest idea. I outran Ayame and left InuYasha with a broken leg. We should start running once more. I know she'll eventually find us," Sesshoumaru informed as he dusted his pants and headed towards the door.
"How long had I been unconscious?"
"About a little over twenty minutes. Now let us move," he hurriedly said with a pull of my arm. "Or are you still feeling vulnerable? I could carry you, if you would like?"
I shook my head and followed him out of the door. That dream kept me distracted. It felt so real, yet it wasn't. My life was anything, but normal. All I ever wanted was to settle down with Kouga and have a family, but it turns out that that was too much to ask.
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We had been walking for almost an hour now. All I did was stare at the back of Sesshoumaru's head whenever it was that I wasn't distracted by a sudden image from my current dream. We didn't speak. We didn't stop. We didn't do anything, but walk nonstop.
I felt much better, stronger. I hadn't realized that my wounds were completely gone, save for a few scratches. Then unexpectedly I smiled. I had no reason, but I felt so warm inside. I even giggled.
"Please do tell what is so humorous about this situation, Kagome?" Sesshoumaru asked.
He halted with his arms crossed over his chest, his back facing me. He glanced at me over his shoulder with an eyebrow raised in confusion.
When he saw that I shrugged and snickered once more he fully turned around with the same solemn look. As he walked over to me I tired looking anywhere else but his face. He looked pissed, yet curious at my behavior.
"Kagome? Mind sharing?"
I shrugged.
"There's nothing to tell Sesshoumaru. Really. I guess I was just laughing at my situation. I mean, who would of thought I would be a wolf. Psh, not me," I waved my hand in the air hysterically as I continued, "and who would of thought I would be running for my very life just because this psycho bitch doesn't like me and wants my man," I threw my head back and laughed, "Ha! And what about Miroku and Sango. Hm, never thought they'd be wolves as well. I just never thought my life would suddenly turn around simply because I love Kouga."
"This is way over your head and you can't seem to handle it. Laughing about it or mocking it isn't going to help. Pull yourself together, Kagome, and keep walking. You sound like a drunken old man whom seems to have nothing to do but scratch his crotch."
I laughed at his reply and let myself fall on the ground.
"This really isn't a time to start feeling sorry for yourself. Get up or I'll--"
"You'll what?" I retorted.
"I'll leave you here to rot. I'm trying to help you out here. This isn't only about you, you know. There is two guys, right now, fighting each other because they both love you. Once is obviously being manipulated, but if he wasn't he would continue fighting because he can't seem to hand you over to the other. You really are naïve, child. Now let's move."
I exhaled loudly and looked up at Sesshoumaru. He was right. I have no idea why I was complaining in the first place. Too much to handle I guess. The only thing I ever went hysterical about in my entire life was my SAT scores in High School. But, look at me now, that is nothing compared to what is happening to me now. My life is exactly as I wanted it to be. For some reason or the other I'm here. Wolf or not I really am happy with the turn of events.
"Sesshoumaru?"
"Yes, Kagome?"
"Thanks."
He smiled warmly at me and helped me up.
Along the way I tried recalling my fight with Ayame. The only disturbing thought I had was my quick healing. I asked Sesshoumaru about it and he purely smirked and said I should consider myself lucky because I'm one of a kind. I wasn't certain what he meant about that, but I didn't have a chance to ask him twice.
Ayame had caught up to us.
"Hope you enjoyed your small chit chat. That new friend of yours really is quite swift. But I just can't seem to put my finger on it on why he would want to help you? That just goes to show me your vulnerability rubs off to other wolves."
Sesshoumaru stood in front of me and asked me to run.
"No, you aren't even suppose to be here."
He pushed me, but I stayed. He launched at Ayame, whom was standing on a branch, and fell on the ground with her tumbling slightly downhill. I didn't know if I should have helped or just ran away. Of course I was suppose to stay, Sesshoumaru needs me no matter how much he denies my help.
I went on all fours and when I began running something chewed on my leg. InuYasha? No, Naraku?! He was terribly injured, yet he still had enough strength to stop me. I didn't want to fight back afraid I might eradicate him. One eye was shut and he cringed as he pulled me back from my hind leg.
If Naraku was here then where was Kouga? I ignored the fact that my leg was being eaten by Naraku as I tried to look for Kouga. There was no sign of him. Did Naraku really finish him off? Naraku still wasn't back to his normal self seeing as he wants to eat me alive.
I kicked the closed eyes and he stepped back with a few shakes of his head as he tried scratching his eye on the ground. I ran in the direction I heard Ayame and Sesshoumaru's slashing.
However, I had another distraction on the way.
Kikyo had her arrow aimed at my head while InuYasha was at her side.
She hit me once and I'm not wiling on making the same mistake twice. InuYasha was a bit helpless, or so I thought. He was completely healed just as I was. He interrupted Kikyo and threw himself at me, fangs on my shoulder.
Kikyo plainly stared and flew off when Ayame called on me leaving InuYasha and me alone.
"Don't worry, I'll keep him busy," I heard someone say as they picked InuYasha off me.
I instantly recognized his scent. Kouga was allright. I didn't wait upon him to tell me to go. I straight away made my way to Ayame.
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-Kianna Chan-
A/N: Phew. Long Chapter. Sorry I kept you all waiting, but summer's almost ending and I have to make each day worthwhile.
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I know I may be a bit confusing at times, but bear with me, I'm trying. Gomen for any mistakes.
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