Last Straw
Mojave Wolf
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, although I wouldn't mind Shippo as a birthday gift!
AN: Hi, people! Sorry for the longish wait, but I've been busy. I recently met up with several new plot dragons. Five to be precise. I would like to say that there will be much character deepness in this and later chapters. In the Inuyasha series alone there are many hidden aspects of all the characters. I feel that I should explain to avoid confusion. Kagome, for starters, may seem happy and carefree but she holds a lot of pain inside. While it may seem Inuyasha's meetings with Kikyo do not affect her, they do. She will give up on Inuyasha eventually, realizing that he does not return her affections. In this story she has reached this point.
Miroku's pervertedness is because of his desire to get the most out of his potentially short time to do so.
Everything Sesshoumaru does is because of a painful past. His hatred of humans comes from when his father chose a human over his mother and himself. Inuyasha, being a product of that betrayal, is also hated. He desires Tetsusaiga because he feels that he at least deserves a proper weapon for all the pain he has suffered. He has no emotions because he is afraid to feel again, afraid of even more pain.
I also want to explain why Kouga was my first choice for Kagome. First of all wolves are loyal to the end. Kouga stated in one of the episodes that wolves mate for life. She seems like a person that wants to be the only one her love looks at and needs dedication. Wolves also are very caring creatures. There are reports of wolves taking in abandoned children and raising them. They accept easily and are very social creatures that value family. In the episode where Kouga proclaims his love for Kagome one of the wolves called her sister and protected her from an attack by a bird of paradise. This seems like something Kagome would favor, since she is such a social person. She obviously values family and friends. She also tends to get herself into trouble. A dog on the other hand, is a social creature but does not have the dedication or caring that a wolf has. While wolves are less confrontational and timid, dogs tend to be brash and aggressive. All in all Kagome reminds me more of a wolf than a dog.
Now that that long rant is done my muses will read the review responses. Remember that they like to make comments and rarely read what I said myself. Kiochi has an explosive temper, so be careful. If anyone is not here who reviewed, I apologize. Something must have happened with my email. My muses like to play on the computer.
Fire Elfglow: Thank you for the review. Inuyasha is a necrophiliac. Kiochi: Inuyasha should learn to leave behind the past. Choosing death over life. What a baka. Vincent: Surprisingly I agree. Inuyasha is a blind, two-timing puppy.
Deity of death1: Thank you for the review. Feel free to use the pan on the mutt as much as you want. Just keep it away from the Wolf. Can't write with a dented head. Kiochi: You're okay. Please continue to read.
Inu Youkai-Hime: Wolf likes all of those pairing too. She hopes you continue to read and review. Kiochi: All right! Someone who loves the pairings I like! If I did that sort of thing I would glomp you! Vincent: Calm down. If you scare away the reviewers, Wolf will have our heads. Hope you like this chapter.
Evilfire4321: Thanks for the review! Vincent: Kiochi is not happy with all the requests for Sess/ Kag. I have no idea what Wolf is planning though, so who knows how this will end.
Greenmaster88: Thank you for the review. Kiochi: How dare you insult Kouga! Time to- Vincent: * ties Kiochi to chair* Excuse him. He is a Kouga fan. He always roots for Kouga, apparently it's just a thing about how he thinks wolves are cooler than dogs. Remember the old saying 'with age comes wisdom'. Sesshoumaru is undoubtedly older than Kouga so of course he is more intelligent. Let's not count the fact that Sesshoumaru hides his emotions. As I said before, I have no idea how Wolf is planning this, so it could turn out either way.
LewsTherinInnsanity: It's nice to see another Kouga fan. Wolf hopes you continue to read and review. Kiochi: Another person for my favorite pairing! I'm so happy! Vincent: This pairing is more popular than I originally thought. Please keep reading this story for Wolf's decision about the pairing (which seems to be leaning toward Kouga).
Sour Schuyler: Read the AN for more on this fact. Vincent: I believe the next few chapters will answer your question.
TYDYE girl (): Thank you for the review.
Silver Mystic: Wolf agrees with you statement. Kiochi: Hahahaha! Take that inu-boy! Vincent: I agree also. Inuyasha needs to grow a brain and get an attitude adjustment.
Person who typed update over and over: Wolf thanks you for thee review and here is the update. Kiochi: You really like this, don't you? Vincent: You made Wolf blush. She is surprised someone would type so much to make sure she wrote more.
Born-Of-Elven-Blood: Wolf agrees whole-heartedly with you statement. Kikyo will get what's coming to her. Along with Inuyasha: Kiochi: I get to torture Kikyo later! Gotta go get the bad infomercials! Vincent: I'll get the Kid's Bop CDs!
KogasGirl (): Wolf will fight you for Kouga. He needs to be free for Kagome! Kiochi: A Kouga fangirl. Be careful, Wolf is vicious when it comes to freedom for all wolves. Vincent: As Kiochi said, be careful. Kagome was seen in your area. She was looking for Kouga. I wonder who will free him first? Please don't be offended by us, we just need Kouga for this fic.
Ffgal: Nice to see a review from you again. Have a cookie. Kiochi: She supports Sess/Kag AND gets a cookie? No fair. Vincent: You were the only one who reviewed the first chapter when it went up originally and the second. Why is that? Did Wolf chase them off? Must go find out.
Aphiopsyduck: Thank you for the review. Kiochi: At least this one has no opinion on either. Vincent: Update your story, okay? I want to see more of the one I made Wolf review. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*
~* Kouga's POV*~
I was relaxing on a rock near my den when the breeze carried a particular scent to my nose. Kagome, my future mate was close. I bolted up, getting ready to run when a guard called out.
"Kouga! Where are you going?" the slightly younger wolf shouted as he ran up to me.
"Kagome is nearby. I'm, going to visit her. I'll be back soon, so make sure no one trespasses while I'm gone," I replied, wanting to run.
"Okay. Try to bring our sister for a visit. We haven't seen her in a while," he replied.
I barely heard the last part as I shot off, heading towards Kagome's scent. I hoped I could convince her to stay, hopefully for good. I suddenly felt that something was wrong. I ran faster, hoping that I could get to her before anything could happen.
~* Inuyasha's POV*~
I was worried about Kagome, even though I would never admit it.
I had a bad feeling. She could be in danger, but she had left on her own. She didn't need or want me anymore. Plus, Kikyo was my mate now. She would think I loved Kagome more than her if I left. I had already caused Kikyo enough pain, she didn't need anymore hurt. All I could do was pray that Kagome was alright.
Please let her be fine, let someone save her, let her love someone who can return her affections. Let my friend be happy, like she always pretends to be.
~* Kagome's POV*~
I awoke to the sun shining bright in my face. I sat up, my body aching from my run and awkward sleeping position. I felt something stirring next to me. Shippo appeared to have awoken.
"Kagome, I'm hungry. What's for breakfast?" the always hungry kitsune asked.
"I don't know. Let's see what we have," I replied smiling at him. He hoped over to my nearby bag and started digging through it. I walked over, hoping to stop his destruction of my things when I sensed something. I focused on the feeling, but couldn't find anything. Shaking off the feeling, I took the ramen out of Shippo's hands.
I gathered some sticks from around the clearing, using them to start a small fire. Shippo handed me a pot and a bottle of water, his eagerness for his meal obvious. He soon proceeded to stare at the pot. I wondered if he had ever heard the saying 'a watched pot never boils'.
Apparently that saying did not apply to kitsunes, because the pot was soon bubbling. I poured the raman into the water and stirred it before settling back to wait. Once again our meal seemed to cook faster than usual. I put the flavor packet in before spooning the noodles into bowls. As I did this I couldn't help but wonder if kitsunes had the ability to make food cook faster.
The noodles quickly disappeared and I was soon returning everything I had used to my pack. Shippo was now running around, waiting now for when we would leave.
A crashing came from the bushes. The sound got louder until a large youkai ran out of the bushes. It was almost a bear, if you didn't count the huge, dagger-like claws and the red eyes. I could sense two shards in each forelimb. I ran for my bow and arrows as the youkai lunged at me.
I barely escaped the full attack, getting my arm nicked. I reached my weapon, picking it up and stringing an arrow in record time. I quickly released the arrow at the youkai, which had turned around and was headed straight for me. The pink glow of miko energy surrounded the arrow as it hit the charging beast in the side, spinning it away from its path. I looked at the thing as it drew itself up and charged straight for me. It should be dead, instead it didn't even have a scratch!
I drew out of my momentary paralysis to try to hit it again. I didn't have the opportunity to shoot as my bow was knocked out of my hands. I was defenseless. The youkai raised its paw for the finishing blow. I was too petrified to move. I heard Shippo shout my name. Was he going to die too? I felt like crying. I was just too weak. I should have learned to fight better. Then I wouldn't be in this situation.
I tensed, waiting for the final blow. It never came. I looked up to see what had stopped the creature.
A certain wolf prince met my eyes. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*
How was that? Sorry for the kinda cliffhanger. I needed a good end for this chapter. I really need someone to tell me how to get italics when using Word to show up on the site. I was also wondering if anyone knew of some good, PG-13 Kurama/Kagome, Hiei/Kagome, or Kouga/Kagome fanfiction. I can't really find any myself. I would appreciate that very much. Remember to read and review!
Mojave Wolf
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, although I wouldn't mind Shippo as a birthday gift!
AN: Hi, people! Sorry for the longish wait, but I've been busy. I recently met up with several new plot dragons. Five to be precise. I would like to say that there will be much character deepness in this and later chapters. In the Inuyasha series alone there are many hidden aspects of all the characters. I feel that I should explain to avoid confusion. Kagome, for starters, may seem happy and carefree but she holds a lot of pain inside. While it may seem Inuyasha's meetings with Kikyo do not affect her, they do. She will give up on Inuyasha eventually, realizing that he does not return her affections. In this story she has reached this point.
Miroku's pervertedness is because of his desire to get the most out of his potentially short time to do so.
Everything Sesshoumaru does is because of a painful past. His hatred of humans comes from when his father chose a human over his mother and himself. Inuyasha, being a product of that betrayal, is also hated. He desires Tetsusaiga because he feels that he at least deserves a proper weapon for all the pain he has suffered. He has no emotions because he is afraid to feel again, afraid of even more pain.
I also want to explain why Kouga was my first choice for Kagome. First of all wolves are loyal to the end. Kouga stated in one of the episodes that wolves mate for life. She seems like a person that wants to be the only one her love looks at and needs dedication. Wolves also are very caring creatures. There are reports of wolves taking in abandoned children and raising them. They accept easily and are very social creatures that value family. In the episode where Kouga proclaims his love for Kagome one of the wolves called her sister and protected her from an attack by a bird of paradise. This seems like something Kagome would favor, since she is such a social person. She obviously values family and friends. She also tends to get herself into trouble. A dog on the other hand, is a social creature but does not have the dedication or caring that a wolf has. While wolves are less confrontational and timid, dogs tend to be brash and aggressive. All in all Kagome reminds me more of a wolf than a dog.
Now that that long rant is done my muses will read the review responses. Remember that they like to make comments and rarely read what I said myself. Kiochi has an explosive temper, so be careful. If anyone is not here who reviewed, I apologize. Something must have happened with my email. My muses like to play on the computer.
Fire Elfglow: Thank you for the review. Inuyasha is a necrophiliac. Kiochi: Inuyasha should learn to leave behind the past. Choosing death over life. What a baka. Vincent: Surprisingly I agree. Inuyasha is a blind, two-timing puppy.
Deity of death1: Thank you for the review. Feel free to use the pan on the mutt as much as you want. Just keep it away from the Wolf. Can't write with a dented head. Kiochi: You're okay. Please continue to read.
Inu Youkai-Hime: Wolf likes all of those pairing too. She hopes you continue to read and review. Kiochi: All right! Someone who loves the pairings I like! If I did that sort of thing I would glomp you! Vincent: Calm down. If you scare away the reviewers, Wolf will have our heads. Hope you like this chapter.
Evilfire4321: Thanks for the review! Vincent: Kiochi is not happy with all the requests for Sess/ Kag. I have no idea what Wolf is planning though, so who knows how this will end.
Greenmaster88: Thank you for the review. Kiochi: How dare you insult Kouga! Time to- Vincent: * ties Kiochi to chair* Excuse him. He is a Kouga fan. He always roots for Kouga, apparently it's just a thing about how he thinks wolves are cooler than dogs. Remember the old saying 'with age comes wisdom'. Sesshoumaru is undoubtedly older than Kouga so of course he is more intelligent. Let's not count the fact that Sesshoumaru hides his emotions. As I said before, I have no idea how Wolf is planning this, so it could turn out either way.
LewsTherinInnsanity: It's nice to see another Kouga fan. Wolf hopes you continue to read and review. Kiochi: Another person for my favorite pairing! I'm so happy! Vincent: This pairing is more popular than I originally thought. Please keep reading this story for Wolf's decision about the pairing (which seems to be leaning toward Kouga).
Sour Schuyler: Read the AN for more on this fact. Vincent: I believe the next few chapters will answer your question.
TYDYE girl (): Thank you for the review.
Silver Mystic: Wolf agrees with you statement. Kiochi: Hahahaha! Take that inu-boy! Vincent: I agree also. Inuyasha needs to grow a brain and get an attitude adjustment.
Person who typed update over and over: Wolf thanks you for thee review and here is the update. Kiochi: You really like this, don't you? Vincent: You made Wolf blush. She is surprised someone would type so much to make sure she wrote more.
Born-Of-Elven-Blood: Wolf agrees whole-heartedly with you statement. Kikyo will get what's coming to her. Along with Inuyasha: Kiochi: I get to torture Kikyo later! Gotta go get the bad infomercials! Vincent: I'll get the Kid's Bop CDs!
KogasGirl (): Wolf will fight you for Kouga. He needs to be free for Kagome! Kiochi: A Kouga fangirl. Be careful, Wolf is vicious when it comes to freedom for all wolves. Vincent: As Kiochi said, be careful. Kagome was seen in your area. She was looking for Kouga. I wonder who will free him first? Please don't be offended by us, we just need Kouga for this fic.
Ffgal: Nice to see a review from you again. Have a cookie. Kiochi: She supports Sess/Kag AND gets a cookie? No fair. Vincent: You were the only one who reviewed the first chapter when it went up originally and the second. Why is that? Did Wolf chase them off? Must go find out.
Aphiopsyduck: Thank you for the review. Kiochi: At least this one has no opinion on either. Vincent: Update your story, okay? I want to see more of the one I made Wolf review. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*
~* Kouga's POV*~
I was relaxing on a rock near my den when the breeze carried a particular scent to my nose. Kagome, my future mate was close. I bolted up, getting ready to run when a guard called out.
"Kouga! Where are you going?" the slightly younger wolf shouted as he ran up to me.
"Kagome is nearby. I'm, going to visit her. I'll be back soon, so make sure no one trespasses while I'm gone," I replied, wanting to run.
"Okay. Try to bring our sister for a visit. We haven't seen her in a while," he replied.
I barely heard the last part as I shot off, heading towards Kagome's scent. I hoped I could convince her to stay, hopefully for good. I suddenly felt that something was wrong. I ran faster, hoping that I could get to her before anything could happen.
~* Inuyasha's POV*~
I was worried about Kagome, even though I would never admit it.
I had a bad feeling. She could be in danger, but she had left on her own. She didn't need or want me anymore. Plus, Kikyo was my mate now. She would think I loved Kagome more than her if I left. I had already caused Kikyo enough pain, she didn't need anymore hurt. All I could do was pray that Kagome was alright.
Please let her be fine, let someone save her, let her love someone who can return her affections. Let my friend be happy, like she always pretends to be.
~* Kagome's POV*~
I awoke to the sun shining bright in my face. I sat up, my body aching from my run and awkward sleeping position. I felt something stirring next to me. Shippo appeared to have awoken.
"Kagome, I'm hungry. What's for breakfast?" the always hungry kitsune asked.
"I don't know. Let's see what we have," I replied smiling at him. He hoped over to my nearby bag and started digging through it. I walked over, hoping to stop his destruction of my things when I sensed something. I focused on the feeling, but couldn't find anything. Shaking off the feeling, I took the ramen out of Shippo's hands.
I gathered some sticks from around the clearing, using them to start a small fire. Shippo handed me a pot and a bottle of water, his eagerness for his meal obvious. He soon proceeded to stare at the pot. I wondered if he had ever heard the saying 'a watched pot never boils'.
Apparently that saying did not apply to kitsunes, because the pot was soon bubbling. I poured the raman into the water and stirred it before settling back to wait. Once again our meal seemed to cook faster than usual. I put the flavor packet in before spooning the noodles into bowls. As I did this I couldn't help but wonder if kitsunes had the ability to make food cook faster.
The noodles quickly disappeared and I was soon returning everything I had used to my pack. Shippo was now running around, waiting now for when we would leave.
A crashing came from the bushes. The sound got louder until a large youkai ran out of the bushes. It was almost a bear, if you didn't count the huge, dagger-like claws and the red eyes. I could sense two shards in each forelimb. I ran for my bow and arrows as the youkai lunged at me.
I barely escaped the full attack, getting my arm nicked. I reached my weapon, picking it up and stringing an arrow in record time. I quickly released the arrow at the youkai, which had turned around and was headed straight for me. The pink glow of miko energy surrounded the arrow as it hit the charging beast in the side, spinning it away from its path. I looked at the thing as it drew itself up and charged straight for me. It should be dead, instead it didn't even have a scratch!
I drew out of my momentary paralysis to try to hit it again. I didn't have the opportunity to shoot as my bow was knocked out of my hands. I was defenseless. The youkai raised its paw for the finishing blow. I was too petrified to move. I heard Shippo shout my name. Was he going to die too? I felt like crying. I was just too weak. I should have learned to fight better. Then I wouldn't be in this situation.
I tensed, waiting for the final blow. It never came. I looked up to see what had stopped the creature.
A certain wolf prince met my eyes. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*
How was that? Sorry for the kinda cliffhanger. I needed a good end for this chapter. I really need someone to tell me how to get italics when using Word to show up on the site. I was also wondering if anyone knew of some good, PG-13 Kurama/Kagome, Hiei/Kagome, or Kouga/Kagome fanfiction. I can't really find any myself. I would appreciate that very much. Remember to read and review!