Okay guys, sorry about my deluma and stuff. So here you go... I just hope you know that this is only up to Ch.20 because I need to do a Sesshomaru/Kagome one for the people who were dissapointed at me last time.
Chapter 18
The sun was now rising; Inuyasha, Kagome, and the wolves were now awake. Kagome told Inuyasha she was going to get some fish from the stream. After catching the fish she cooked them and made breakfast for everyone. As Sango and the others woke up they began to eat the breakfast Kagome made for them.
After they all ate their breakfast and started their journey to Kouga's den. The cubs were having fun the whole way. They were running, jumping, playing around, and so many other anything with happiness. Keya didn't do what they did; she knew where they were going, she knew what will happen when they arrive at Kouga's den. Keya didn't like the idea of leaving Kagome and the others. She didn't show any sign of sad emotions, she stayed beside Kagome as they walked forwards. Sango and Miroku decided to ride Kirara. Shippo on Kagome's shoulder and Inuyasha between Kagome and Kirara.
After a good few hours they decided to take a break and have lunch. Keya, Kirara, and the cubs had steak, Sango and Miroku had sushi, and Inuyasha and Shippo had some ramen. Kagome didn't eat; she climbed up some rocks and looked toward the sky where the wind blew.
'Ancestors, here my prayer, allow Inuyasha to be himself faster than a year. Please,' Kagome said in her mind and the winds picked up just a little for that short time.
Miroku looked up toward Kagome. He sensed Kagome doing a prayer with her powers. Miroku climbed and walked up to Kagome and began to talk to her.
"So Kagome, what was that prayer for? It was pretty strong and might come true from the breeze of the winds." Miroku asked.
"For Inuyasha to be the way he was before he was changed into his younger age." Kagome said almost like she was a different person.
"Having difficulty with the young one?" he questioned
"No, just that he is starting to learn more about his true self and the things that caused him pain. Like I cause pain to him all the time, we're even starting to fight again, just like old times." Kagome explained with a small smile.
Kagome and Miroku sat next to each other in silence for a while.
"You don't cause me pain." A small voice said.
"Huh? Inu... Inuyasha?" Kagome's voice stammered.
"You don't cause pain; you're the nicest person I've met besides my mommy." Inuyasha said with an innocent voice.
"Hmm... maybe." Kagome said to herself out loud.
"Are you guys ready to go now?" Sango said as she began to walk toward them.
"Yeah, we should go now." Kagome responded.
Soon they were all ready to go; the cubs again ran up in front and fooled around while Keya still stayed on Kagome's side with Inuyasha on the other side, Miroku and Sango were on Kirara, and Shippo was on her shoulder as usual.
After 5 hours they finally reached the mountain that Kouga's tribe lived. They all were tired already from a 5 hour walk. The cubs had enough energy though. Even Miroku and Sango were tired even though they walked for 2 hours and 30 minutes so Kirara could have a break from giving them a ride.
"Kagome, aren't you tired? You've walked the whole way and you're just human." Shippo asked followed by a statement.
"No, I'm use to it remember? Why? Do you want a break now?" She quested back.
"That's up to you Kagome, but yes, I think Miroku and Sango might want one." Shippo explained.
"Sure then, how long?" She asked.
"Um... 10 minutes?" Shippo asked back.
"Sure, you guys can just stay here and I'll take these ones to Kouga." She replied.
"Kagome, is that wise? What if wants you stay and become his mate again?" Miroku asked.
"It's alright, I'll just say no as usual." Kagome replied.
"Kagome are you sure about this?" Sango asked.
"Yup, be back later; stay here." Kagome waved to them and began to leave with Keya and the cubs coming with her.
"Inuyasha, Shippo, go with her." Miroku instructed them.
"But I'm tired." Shippo complained.
"Very well, Inuyasha go with Kagome." Miroku told him.
Inuyasha just looked at Kagome who was walking away. He then looked back at Miroku.
"No, she said to stay, so that's what I'll do." He easily said to Miroku.
Miroku, Shippo, and Sango shared glances with each other in amazement.
"Uh... Inuyasha... are you okay?" Sango confusingly asked.
"No? Why?" Inuyasha had a curiously face.
"Well, this is basically the first time you actually won't follow Kagome." Miroku said.
"You usually never let her go anywhere alone." Shippo continued.
"Unless it's to her own era." Sango finished their speech.
"Uh... but... uh, how come?" Inuyasha pondered.
Miroku, Shippo, and Sango fell backwards.
"Never mind Inuyasha." Miroku replied.
"Um... okay." He said confusedly.
"Hey Kouga? I smell a familiar scent; do you know what it is?" Hakkaku asked as he walked near the cave entrance.
Kouga sniffed the air and immediately noticed what it was.
"It's Kagome!" Kouga jumped up and walked toward the entrance to see Kagome coming with a wolf and 5 cubs talking to Ginta.
"Hi Kagome nice to see you around here." Ginta greeted her.
"Hi Ginta, I came to talk to Kouga about something." She smiled at him.
"Sure Kagome hold on." Ginta ran toward the cave and saw Kouga just watching.
"Kagome wants to talk to you." Ginta said.
"Kay." He said and walked out to her.
"Oh, hi Kouga, I missed you." She smiled sweetly.
"You did?" Kouga was shocked he thought she was still mad.
"Uh-huh, I'm sorry about last time, I was just so tired and such." Her smile turned into a frown.
"It's okay; it was my fault for picking on him in the first place." He replied.
Kagome nodded and then remember Keya was beside her and the cubs were behind them.
"Oh Kouga, I brought you these guys." She bent down and she was petting Keya and the cubs.
"Huh? You brought them... to me?" He was confused.
"Yeah, Keya was the first I found; it was the night you left when it was. She had a terrible cold but I took care of her. Then I found these 5 with no mother or father and so I thought you would take them in. They are pretty good and they've been waiting to see such a noble leader of theirs." She explained happily.
"You found these wolves and took care of them to bring to me?" He asked."Yes, I can't leave such great creatures to suffer." She fell down because Yuki jumped on her and then so did the other cubs. Kagome just laughed and Kouga smiled as he watched her.
"Thank you for bringing them to me Kagome, they shall be strong wolves." He said with pride.
Kagome sat up and the cubs got off her.
"I know you will Kouga." She said to please him, after she said that she said the cubs names so he would know.
Kouga felt happy to know that Kagome was happy also. Suddenly the other wolves that have been in the tribe came forth near them. The cubs scattered and were starting to flee from them. Kouga called the cubs to return but they didn't. Kagome did that certain whistle and they came straight to her even if the older wolves were there. The cubs completely ignored them and were praised by Kagome. Kouga was stunned about this.
"How come they came to you and not me?" Kouga asked curiously.
"Oh, sorry. They always come when I whistle." Kagome said and then looked at the cubs. "You guys need to listen to Kouga now okay?" She told them and they just barked happily in understanding matter.
Kagome petted all the wolves around the cave including Keya and the cubs.
"Well... I guess I should go then." Kagome said with a little sadness in her voice.
"Kagome, why don't you just stay here with me and my comrades?" Kouga asked.
"Kouga... I've told you before; it's not my place to be here. You know that." She glanced at him then turned away.
"My men and wolves accept you!" He stated loudly.
"I know... but I have my own people to take care of... Inuyasha, Shippo, Sango, Miroku, and Kirara... their like my tribe... as this is yours." She smiled.
Kouga couldn't really say anything to protest her.
"I should probably go then Kouga, I don't want to intrude anymore, and I'll try to visit some time. Byes!" She said as she waved and started to walk away.
"Goodbye... Kagome." He said sadly then started to cheer up a little knowing she would come and try to visit sometimes.
As Kagome walked away, Keya sprinted after her and then walked behind her and whimpered. Kagome looked around and saw a sad Keya looking at her with soft eyes.
"Keya, stay with Kouga's tribe; it's your natural home anyways. Takes care of the cubs will you?" She asked Keya and she nodded.
Kagome gave Keya a big hug and started to cry a little during that time. When Kagome stopped their hug Keya licked the tears of Kagome's face. Kagome smiled and petted Keya one last time and told her goodbye and walked away. Keya soon struggled not to follow Kagome. Keya howled very loudly and then the cubs howled too. A minute later, all the wolves were howling in sadness of Kagome's leave. They couldn't do anything about it though. Keya soon stopped howling and so did the other wolves. Kouga knew how they felt; he hated it when Kagome left also.
Kouga walked up towards Keya and put a hand on her head.
"Don't worry Keya; she'll visit you sometime, go inside the cave and rest." Kouga tried to comfort her.
"She was like a mother to me, as she was to the other cubs." Keya said to Kouga. (Remember, Kouga is wolf so they can talk.)
"I can tell, come on lets go inside." Kouga said as he left her there. Keya shortly followed.
"What's taking Kagome so long?" Shippo complained.
"Relax Shippo, I right here." Kagome came from behind and scared the heck out of him.
"Kagome! Kouga didn't follow?" Shippo asked.
"No, so let's go back now, at least out of his territory so he won't be a bother to us." Kagome said.
They all nodded and began to walk pass a village. It caught Inuyasha's eye because it looked familiar to him. He didn't care though; he shook it out of his thoughts and walked beside Kagome.
After 3 hours they claimed they were far enough from Kouga's territory. Inuyasha was sleepy so they took a break. Shippo and Kirara slept also while the others talked.
The forest was on fire and Inuyasha was caught in it. 'Help!' he shouted; no one heard him.
Suddenly, an arrow came out of no where and pierced him through his chest. He whined loudly in pain. He looked to see who it was. 'Kagome?' he said in a low voice.
'I'm not Kagome! Does she mean more to you than I, my love?' The women spoke.
Inuyasha looked more closely and noticed it wasn't Kagome. 'Who are you?' He asked slowly.
'Inuyasha, I'm surprised you forgot who I am, I'm Kikyou.'
Inuyasha woke up slowly but a little frightened and saw that he was being care by Kagome, Shippo was carried by Miroku, and Kirara was carried by Sango. Inuyasha was happy he was near Kagome; he snuggled in her shirt and went back to sleep, this time... with no Kikyou in it.