That was a quick update! n.n

... to me, anyway. This chapter might be a little confusing, but I'm going to be explaining it some more next chapter, so don't worry. Hehe... things will start to get interesting here...

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Kaoru Mitsumi... - I'm sorry, but this story is definitely K/K. I'm glad you're a very loyal IY/K fan, I love the pairing too, but this story is K/K, and that won't change. About Kagome 'suddenly' falling in love with Kouga... alright, it's probably a bit rushed, but it wasn't exactly 'sudden'. But, anyway, I'm glad you've liked the story up until now, and thanks for reviewing. =)

The main pairing here is Kouga/Kagome, right? - It sure is! xD Yeah, a little bit of a triangle, but you know... K/K!!! Woot!

Can't you make chapters longer? - Ehh.... I can try, but I doubt I can. I'm not very good with the lengths of chapters... that's how I lose my will to write. Gomen!

Does IY get rid of Kikyo? - Hehe... we shall see! :D

I want more K/K action! Not just hugs and stuff! - Umm... ::sweatdrop:: I can try to add them kissing, but I doubt there'll be like... lime and stuff. x.X I just... can't write that... I can try, but I doubt it... But... umm... Agh! I'll see what I can do. n.n

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Wooh!! I'm sooo happy! You guys are so wonderful! This fic broke over 200 reviews!! ::Tears of happiness:: I was hardly expecting any reviews at all when I first posted... and here this fic stands, most popular out of my fics, and with over 200 reviews!!! This is my dream come true... ::Tears:: I love you all so much!! ::Throws confetti, hands out jumbo plushies to everyone::

Thank you so much!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Inu-Yasha... Rumiko Takahashi refuses to sell him to me...

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Trust and Betrayal

Chapter Ten: Ookami

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"A young woman with two demons? Yes, they did pass by here. They saved our village!"

Sango pressed on. "Do you remember her name?"

The man though hard. "No, I'm sorry."

Frustrated beyond belief, Sango sat down on a rock. Miroku patted her shoulder.

"If your hand goes any further south..."

He took his hand away.

"I just don't get this. Everyone is grateful for this 'young woman' for saving them all, but no one remembers her name!! How am I supposed to know if it was--"

"I remember her name."

Sango looked up to see a little girl staring back at her. She wore a simple, pale yellow yukata.

"You do?" Sango questioned.

The girl nodded. "Kagome-chan, we called her."

Sango's eyes widened. "It's her!! It's really her!" She jumped up and hugged Miroku. Miroku smiled and hugged her back. Sango blushed and pulled away.

The huntress cleared her throat, and was going to thank the girl... but she had disappeared.

"Weird," Sango murmured as she scanned the area.

"Well," Miroku spoke. "Now we now it definitely was Kagome-sama."

Shippo nodded. "I might be able to pick up her scent... I doubt it'll be easy, though. The jerk would probably be good as this, but I'd rather die than have him help us." He finished, crossing his arms and glaring at a random spot. If looks could kill, the spot on the ground might have burst into flame.

Sango agreed. "Same. I personally despise that hanyou right now. I probably always will from now on."

"Yes, Inu-Yasha was a fool..." Miroku sighed. "But I suppose Kikyo has something to do with it too."

"The bitch..." Sango hissed as her eyes narrowed.

"Anyhow," Miroku cleared his throat, breaking the... less than positive atmosphere. "I believe we should get going if we ever plan to catch up with Kagome-sama."

Nodding, Sango forgot about her grudge for the moment, and picked up Hiraikotsu. Shippo jumped into Miroku shoulder, Kirara on Sango's, and they continued on their journey in search of the futuristic miko.

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"Oh, you're finally back!!" Kagome was shocked when Kyoko threw her arms around both her and Tanoshii.

"We were so worried!" Kyoko exclaimed. "We all thought you'd be back really soon, but you were gone for more than a day."

Haru sighed. "At least they're ok. I keep telling you: when you don't know, hope for the best. When you do know, face the truth. You worry too much, Kyoko... be more light-hearted and optimistic, will ya?"

Kagome smiled. "I'm sorry we worried you guys so much... but it's great to know you care."

"Of course we do!" Kushi cried out. Kagome laughed.

"Oh yes," Tanoshii said, smirking. "I believe that I should inform you all of Kagome's little--"

"Shhhh!!!" Kagome hissed, slapping a hand over her mouth. Tanoshii pushed it away and ducked when Kagome tried to tackle her.

"I believe," she tried again, pausing whenever Kagome would try to tackle or shut her up in some way. "That our friend Kagome here..."

Everyone watched in sheer humour and amusement.

"Has a crush on Kouga!!" Tanoshii managed to shout out before a blushing Kagome knocked her to the ground.

"You!"

"Aww gee, Kags, don't be shy! You should be more open about your feelings!" Sakura teased.

Kagome got up, resembling a bright red cherry. "I'm... I'm going to the hot springs." She mumbled, quickly grabbing her stuff and shuffling out.

The demons exchanged glances before bursting into a fit of giggles.

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Kagome let the hot over her sore muscles.

'I guess I really do like Kouga, then? I find myself thinking more about him than Inu-Yasha these days...

... Inu-Yasha...

I really, really love you, Inu-Yasha... I always will. But, please understand... I have been given a chance to love someone else who loves me back with all their heart, and this is what I need. I won't pass up this chance. Inu-Yasha, I understand you love Kikyo, so I'll let you be...

Forever, you'll my first love... and you'll have a very special place in my heart. You taught me how to love someone, what it felt like... and you taught me the meaning of heartbreak.

But through all the pain and joy, love and sorrow... now I really love Kouga, and I choose to be with him...

... Inu-Yasha... please understand... please, be happy with Kikyo... I won't forget you, my first love...'

She took the Shikon from her neck and gazed at it. She saw the reflection of her eyes in the jewel.

She knew what she had to do.

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes, and made a wish.

Her body glowed light pink for a moment, and the transformation began. She felt her ears become pointed, her hair become longer. Her nails became claws, her legs lengthened slightly, her feet and hands became bigger. She felt her strength increase, her hearing became sharper.

Finally, it stopped. At first, she was afraid to open her eyes. 'What is there to be afraid of?'

Slowly, they opened. She gasped at her reflection in the water.

She didn't look all that different, but her hair was much longer, she had fangs, claws, and her sight was much better as well.

"I'm... really a wolf demon now."

Kagome opened her hand. The Shikon no Tama was still clutched in her palm. She bit her lip lightly. 'What if I tainted it?'

However, on closer inspection... she noticed the jewel had turned a grayish colour.

"What? What happened?"

Suddenly, she passed out.

.: Dream :.

Light. I'm surrounded by light.

"Kagome..." a voice spoke my name. I opened my eyes. The brightness didn't glare... it was a soft, caressing light...

I looked around, trying to locate where the voice came from.

"I have no physical body. However, pay heed to what I say."

Kagome nodded.

"Your wish has been granted. However, you did not taint the jewel."

"How?"

"Well, I'm getting to that... however, it should have been tainted... your wish was a self-beneficial wish after all." The voice had a slight edge to it when it said that.

Kagome looked down in shame. "I'm sorry."

"Do not worry, Kagome. The jewel, along with granting your wish, has also given you something... more."

"...more?"

"Now, your body houses a spiritual power that was previously contained in the jewel. As long as you remain with a pure soul, you will not taint that energy. If you become corrupted, the energy will become evil."

"I... see. What if someone tries to use my energy for their own purposes? I mean like... another person like Naraku might..."

"They will not be able to, unless you agree to help them."

"Well... can I use these powers?"

"...Well, not really. But you can draw on the energy."

"I don't understand."

"You see, having this power will not give you any specific power. You can draw energy from it, if you are tired, for instance. You can use it as an energy source."

"I'm... still confused."

The voice sighed. "Alright. Let's say you learned how to heal someone else's wounds. You can draw on the energy to heal, and it will increase the amount that you can heal."

"Oh. So... like, if I'm shooting an arrow infused with miko energy, I can draw on the energy to use?"

"Yes. Speaking of miko powers..."

Kagome blanched. "I still have them, right?"

"Don't worry, you still have them. Of course, it's probably because of the energy source that you do."

"Oh."

"Well, that's it. If you're still confused, I think you can contact me in your dreams..." the voice began to fade. Kagome felt herself suddenly floating upwards.

"What should I call you?" Kagome shouted out.

"Call me... Midoriko."

.: End Dream :.

Opening her eyes, Kagome looked around. So it was real... she really was a wolf demon now!

Suddenly, someone called out her name.

"Kagome? You're over here aren't y..." Kouga's voice trailed off as she saw her.

Or, her new form, to be precise.

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Saki: Ah yes! Finally... Kag-chan is now a wolf demon!

Kagome: I have a feeling some people are gonna be really pissed about this...

Saki: Yeah, some people might be. But you know, I said a long time ago, this is a Kagome/Kouga fanfic... and unless people don't read the author's note at the beginning and end... then you probably wouldn't know. So, I'm telling you all - READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTES!!

Kouga: You'll be missing out if you don't...

Tanoshii: Yup yup!

Saki: o.O How'd you get here?

Tanoshii: Umm... I dunno. I did. And now I'm staying... I'll be tagging along with every fic! Haha!

Saki: - -;; Indeed... ::sigh::

Tanoshii: What now?

Saki: I'm sad.

Inu-Yasha: Yes, you are sad.

Saki: . No. As in I'm feeling down.

Kagome: ...why?

Saki: A bunch of Maiden of the Moon's fics were deleted from ff. net !! ::Wail::

Tanoshii: ::Pat pat:: At least they're on mm. org.

Saki: Yeah I guess... oh well... ::sigh::. Don't forget to review... and IY/Kag fans: Please, try not to bite my head off. x.X This story is a K/K fic, and well... I said so before... and yes, I know how the summary does say it's a triangle... it still pretty much is. But you know... Kouga gets Kagome in the end. I know, I know... Kagome is Inu-Yasha's, but I mean... come on... it's always Kag/Inu/Kik, so a little bit of Kou/Kag/Inu doesn't hurt, right? n.n

Tanoshii: Yup yup. So review!! xD

Saki: o.O What she said. Oh, by the way... 'ookami' means wolf! xD