A New Promise

A/N: Hello!! I should be working on my numerous other fics, I know, but I had the inspiration for this. Don't worry, my other fics won't be ignored! It's summer, so I'll be able to update more. This fanfic has a new type of pairing. I don't think it's been done before. It's... (drum roll) an Ayame/Sesshomaru pairing! I think I might have Ayame a bit OCC for awhile, it's hard as hell finding info on her... there's only one shrine, and it's down... so yeah. Chappies will be long, I'm planning about 1,500 to 2,000 words per chappa, so yeah... So, on with my usual... ON WITH DA FIC!!!

Disclaimer: The therapist told me I didn't own Inuyasha, and he gave me ice cream, so I'll believe him.... for now.

Summary: After being rejected by Kouga once more, Ayame finds herself alone. But THAT'S not gonna be for long!

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Ayame grinned as she stepped into the cool water. The sand was soft beneath her feet, and the sun shone brightly over her head. Her green eyes scanned the clear water for fish. She dove her clawed hand in and produced a rather large one. Smiling, she threw it on the shore. The fish flopped and flipped as Ayame waded toward the land. By the time she got there, it wiggled half-heartedly in the grass. She walked over, picked it up, and smacked it against a tree, ending it's life. She plopped her butt down on the ground and bit into it. She loved the taste of raw fish. She sighed, wishing she had time to cook it. No matter how much she loved raw fish, cooked fish was just better.

Finishing, she tossed the bones over her shoulder. She wiped her mouth with the back of her hand, savoring the lingering taste of fish. She grabbed her pelt and draped it around her shoulders, feeling the softness of it. She stood there for a while, stroking it, before a familiar scent grasped her attention.

Kouga.

She grinned broadly as she ran toward the scent. It was thick and smooth, yet spicy and rough. She absolutely adored his scent, it brought tingles down her spine. Her feet pounded against the forest floor as she ran toward him. She saw him. He was just before her, not moving that fast, enabling her to catch up.

Panting as she came up next to him, he halted. Stopping, she turned and began to gasp heavily, he was just so fast!

"Hello Ayame."

Breathing hard she managed to speak. "Ohayo Kouga. How are you?"

"Fine." He seemed a bit disgruntled. She sniffed the air again. Around Kouga there was another scent. It was Kagome's.

"You've just seen Kagome haven't you?" She asked.

"Yes, and why does this concern you?" Ayame was a bit taken aback by this, I mean, she was to be his mate!

"Because! We're to be future mates!" She answerered in an annoyed tone.

"Ayame, I've told you, forget what I said. Kagome will be my woman and the little dog turd will not stop me!" He said haughtily.

"Kouga, she doesn't love you! She never has! Can't you see her little human heart wants the half-breed? She doesn't want you!" Anger flared up in Kouga's eyes as she spoke. He glared at Ayame and growled.

"How the hell do you know bitch?" She shrunk back at the word bitch. Her fierce eye's glared at his face. How dare he call her a bitch? She was no common dog, and did not deserve to be talked to in such a manner. Her hands balled up into fists as she walked toward Kouga.

"Don't you dare call me a bitch Kouga! If anybody is a bitch it would be Kagome-"

The second she uttered the word Kagome, Kouga's hand smacked her hard on the cheek. The red head fell to the ground holding her cheek, whimpering in pain. She felt her warm sticky blood cascade down her cheek into her palm. She could feel the bruise forming around the claw marks. It hurt so badly...

"How dare you insult my woman! She is worth more than a stupid bitch like you." He chuckled darkly.

"Wench, leave. I never want to see your ugly face again. I will never go as low as to mate with you. You're not worth a thing compared to Kagome. You'll see. I will win her love." Ayame stood up shakily. She flinched as Kouga kicked dirt at her.

"Shoo." Kouga said coldly.

This remark sent her running. Tears ran down her pale face as she ran. twigs got stuck in her pigtails. Her legs burned in pain, they wern't used to going this fast. She ran for miles as fast as her legs would carry her.

She collapsed to the ground and began to sob. She screamed in pain to the ground. Her heart had been shattered. She had never felt worse. Not ever. Not even the death of her parents had hurt this much. Her hands beat upon the earth, as if doing so would make things better. The only thing she could think about was Kouga's face as she banished her from his sight.

She buried her face in her hands, wallowing in self-pity. Her tears made clean streaks on her bruised face. Her long hair formed a protective barrier around her face. Why her?

Ayame didn't notice a small girl walking toward her while she was crying. She walked toward her and patted her on the shoulder.

"Why is the pretty lady sad? Tell Rin why you are crying." Ayame's head jerked up as the girl patted her shoulder. When the little girl saw her face, she yelped and jumped back. Ayame looked at her in confusion.

"What's the matter?" The small child seemed absolutely terrified. Her eyes watched Ayame in pure fear.

"Y-you're a w-wolf.." She backed further away. "P-please don't hurt R-Rin..." The little girl managed to stutter. Ayame's eyes softened. "Are you afraid of wolves?"

Rin nodded a nervous yes.

"I'm not going to hurt you." She bent down on her knees and reached her arm out in a kind pose. "See?"

Rin's eyes were filled with uncertainty as she walked toward Ayame. She'd walk forward, then jump back, as if Ayame was going to attack her. The she-wolf waited. The little girl walked forward slowly and touched her cheek. Ayame flinched as she touched on her bruised skin. The little girl seemed distressed, as if she had hurt her. Ayame smiled at her, and the little girl smiled back.

"Rin's name is Rin. What is your name nice wolf lady?" Ayame laughed at Rin's description of her. She was glad for the distraction from her problems.

"My name is Ayame-" She growled. Someone was coming. She wasn't really sure who, but whoever it was, it was coming from over the hill.

Rin saw Ayame's hackles rising and was alarmed. She glanced to where Ayame was staring and smiled in relief. It was only Sesshomaru sama. She ran from Ayame and charged into his leg.

"Hello Sesshomaru Sama!! This is Ayame! She's a nice wolf lady!" Sesshomaru regarded Ayame with his cold stare. She glared back at him. Something about him smelled familiar...

"Rin, why didn't you listen when I told you to stay with Jaken?" Rin looked at him sheepishly.

"Gomen Sesshomaru Sama. Jaken Sama was asleep and Rin was chasing a butterfly and then Rin heard the nice wolf lady crying and Rin wanted to see why so-"

"Enough. I will talk to Jaken later." Ayame realized why he smelled so familiar, he smelled like Inuyasha! He barely smelled like him at all, but there was a small trace of Inuyasha's in his scent. Maybe they were related. She wanted to know.

"Tell me, are you related to Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru turned to glare at her.

"Woman, do not ask me of such matters that do not pertain to you." He replied dully.

"But you smell like him!" No sooner did the words come out of her mouth, she was dangling by her neck. Sesshomaru held her tightly.

"Wench, do not compare me to that simple half-breed!" He threw her to the ground, not very hard, probably because Rin was there, but hard enough to leave an imprint on the ground.

"Come Rin, we are leaving." Rin turned her head and waved a quick good-bye as she trotted behind Sesshomaru. Ayame waved one of her hands as the other held her neck lightly. Damn that Sesshomaru had some grip!

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A/N: I sure hope you like! I know I did! The chapter was a little shorter than I planned, but I didn't want to put to too much into the first chapter. I have to admit, Kouga was REALLY out of character. I was trying to make him seem crazy from the fact that he can't accept that Kagome doesn't love him. That's what making him like that. You see, he had to be to make my story work! So, I apologize to the Kouga fangirl's who may just read this story. Drop a reveiw and tell me if you love it or hate it, (and just so you know, I could care less if you flamed me... They keep the water heater running!) and tell me what I need work on! Bye for now! Smoochies!