Last Straw
Mojave Wolf
Disclaimer: Do I look like Rumiko Takahashi? I do? Let's take you to my optometrist. *A few days later* I hear coke- bottle glasses are in this year. Want to borrow my shallow jerk traps? Kills shallow jerks dead or curses them to work for you in the future!
AN: Not much to say. All the reviews have given me my ego boost for the week so I'm happy and self-confident. I've got sunflower seeds to munch on and a birthday to look forward to. Things are doing as great as I can hope for. For the rest of this story there are going to be Sluggy Freelance references for the rest of the story. These will occasionally appear in the story and my muses and myself make the comments on it all the time. Sluggy Freelance is a free to view webcomic that can be found at www. sluggy.com. Just delete the space and browse though the archive. I recommend checking it out if you can take light cussing and some occasional gore. Very messed up. My favorite characters are the alien and the homicidal rabbit. Remember to check it out! Speaking of things that make me laugh, I will be posting some jokes that I find funny at the end of each chapter from now on. I haven't seen much of Ginta and Haggaku yet so I am giving them personalities that seem to fit. If they or any other character seems OOC please tell me. Most mistakes in this fic come from my spell-checker. It automatically corrects small things so something may get lost. I apologize if this is a little late. I was trying to get it to upload with the italics. I'm pretty sure this is longer than the other chapters. If not, it means I'm being lazy again.
Review responses:
Sapphire Lotus: Thank you for the compliment. I hope you continue to read. Enjoy this story and the cookie!
Kiochi: Wolf is giving out cookies to everyone who reviews again. I too hope you like this story and continue to read. Wolf is trying her best to make a great fic that everyone will enjoy.
Vincent: I wonder where she got all the cookies. I hope she shares with us.
ladyofthedragons1: Thanks! I'm trying to pull this story off well. Ginta and Haggaku are fun. Just wait to see what happens when four demons get introduced to kitchen appliances and modern transportation! It's no wonder chaos adores me. I seem to cause a lot of it. By the way, you also get the cookie for reviewing!
Kiochi: This story is going to be great! I can't wait to see demons against technology.
Vincent: Some may debate that point. What about the citizens of Tokyo?
Kiochi: They deal with stuff like that all the time. They're used to it.
Vincent: You have a point.
Inu Youkai-Hime: Thank you for the review! Here is your cookie. You get another if you update your stories soon!
LewsTherinInsanity: Another cookie for you! He's still in shock from all the smells. Just wait until he meets the more dangerous modern conveniences. I don't think crayons existed in feudal Japan. I'm pretty sure they appeared first in America and Europe around the industrial revolution. If I'm right it will be three hundred years after that time period. And won't be around readily for years and even more time for Japan.
evilfire4321: Cookie to you! I am trying to update quickly, but the school system doesn't want me to.
Vincent: I am insulted. I am a modern vampire. I get my blood in little plastic bags. It is screened for diseases and graded by quality. I feel sorry for the Amish vampires who have to deal with the diseases and sometimes nasty blood. I apologize. I didn't know your gender and didn't know if you knew that the word 'he' is sometimes used to refer to people and creatures of unknown gender. Most people don't.
Kiochi: If you think clarinets hurt, you should try getting hit with a flute! Wolf owns one and frequently uses it as a weapon. Worse is the fact that she is very strong and gets about twice as strong when angry! I'm still healing from the last incident.
DemonLady1: Thank you for the review! Here is a cookie!
ashie89: Wolf didn't know this fic could be called cute. She is very glad you like it. You get the cookie!
Katzztar: I agree there. The hanyou isn't a good role model for any kid. Mrs. Higurashi is good now, but wait until she starts asking about wolf-eared grandkids! Kagome's face will soon resemble an apple! Cookies for you for giving me many devious ideas with so few words!
FFgal: Wolf: Good to see you again! This is one of those times I hate my imagination. When I typed that comment I had a scene of those to in my mind. I shudder to think of it. I am still having nightmares. The therapy thing sounds good about now. I am trying to draw that right now. All I need is a scanner that works with a laptop. Or for the one on the family computer to work. I grant you two cookies because I can't blame you for computer troubles.
Aphiopsyduck: Wolf: May the denizens of this computer ask a few questions? What is a Jay Leno and why would it be Ginta? Is this Jay Leno the guy with the chin who makes my psychotic cat have a mental breakdown? If so, what chases him off? I know Alanis Morrisette chases off the devil and archangels and Gilbert Gottfried chases off her. Carrot Top makes Gottfried disappear and the Top leaves in an instant if you destroy his props. I was thinking about using Pauly Shore, but I don't want to my cat to spaz again. As for the review thing I was going to dedicate more time to another story I have in the works. I hate people who abandon stories and will never join their nefarious ranks. Kiochi and Vincent haven't gotten along since Kiochi borrowed Vincent's favorite shirt and ruined it. They would have made up eventually if Vincent hadn't accidentally destroyed Kiochi's favorite video game by stepping on it while going to get his CD from the desk. We have a contract that states I can't write a chapter without both of them in the room. Even if they didn't trick me into signing that contract, one of them is always around. If you ever saw those two together you would want to shoot yourself. Sango just doesn't have that option. I don't think anyone can truly grasp how dangerous Shippo with crayons is. Mrs. Higurashi has an evil plot in mind. All I can say is that involves part-demon grandchildren. Blame my evil spell-checker for that. Wow, evil sure seems to follow me around. Before I forget, you get three cookies for three reviews.
Kiochi: Sesshoumaru doesn't like me. It has to deal with me 'clubbing' with Jaken. It's not my fault I misunderstood.
Kakaru: Here is a cookie for reviewing. The plot dragon of this story appears to be heading that way, so you may get your wish.
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~* Kagome's POV*~
I stare at my mother, shocked at her proposal. What is she thinking?! This better had not have to do with the fact that she wants grandchildren.
I look at Kouga who seems very happy. He wouldn't try anything with Shippo around, right? Please let him have more common sense than that hanyou.
~* Kouga's POV*~
Kagome seems upset. Could she not want me in her room?
She didn't mind when she slept in the same cave as me when we were at the den. But then there were other wolves close by.
It's not like I am going to sleep in her bed with her. I will be on the floor. Does she think I will try something inappropriate? It pains me to think that the woman I wish to be my mate doesn't trust me to behave myself. Also, the kitsune will be with her. I would never try anything like that with a small child close by. I have more decency than that.
I notice Kagome's mother walk off. I can hear her opening something and the plop of something soft hitting the ground. A few minutes later she returns with a huge amount of blankets in her arms. She gives several of these to Ginta, Haggaku, and myself. "Kagome, would you help Kouga set that up in your room? I'll help these two," the cheerful woman said. She led my pack-mates off to another room.
"Come on, Kouga," Kagome said. I noticed that the old man and the child had already left to what I presumed was their rooms. She shifted a half-asleep Shippo in her arms before going to the stairs.
I followed her. I was going to have to have troubles climbing with these blankets in my arms. I had managed to catch up with Kagome and started to climb those annoying steps with her. She seemed nervous at how close we are. This stairway isn't very wide at all. It was starting to get to me. "Kagome," I said moving myself to stop her, "why are you so nervous. If it's because I'm sleeping in your room, I promise I won't try anything. I won't do anything that you don't want me to do."
"What do you mean?" she asked, looking at me curiously.
"I mean that I won't make any romantic moves towards you unless you want me to. I care about you a lot and don't want you to be afraid of me. It hurts to think that you don't trust me," I replied.
"I believe you. Let's get to my room, It's late and I'm tired," she said, giving me a smile and quickening her pace.
She seemed more relaxed after that conversation. She helped me set out my bedding on the floor. She set Shippo on her bed and turned to her 'dresser'. I still didn't understand why they called it that. It didn't dress you, after all. She pulled some clothing out of one of the drawers. Just then her mother opened the door and held out some clothing.
"I think this would be more comfortable to sleep in than your armor," she said, handing the garments to me. She left and closed the door.
I stared at the strange, gray colored clothes for a minute. "Change in here Kouga. I'll be back in a minute," Kagome said as she walked out of the room. I put on the clothes with some difficulty. They had a cloth bottom that covered everything from my waist to my legs. A top of similar fabric that did not cover most of my arms completed it. Both were very loose and comfortable, if you didn't count my trapped tail. Kagome returned a minute later. She was wearing something close to my current garb, except that it was blue and cut differently.
She smiled at me as she noticed my discomfort with my tail being trapped. "You can make a hole for your tail. Those pants are old anyway," she said. She turned away from me, pulling out a small set of clothes and carefully dressing the still sleeping kit. I slit a small hole in the back. I felt more comfortable now that my tail was free.
I looked at Kagome, who had managed to dress the kitsune without waking him. I envied him. I had always had trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. If anyone touched me I was awake and alert in an instant. Maybe it was because of…
I shook my head to clear those thoughts. I didn't want to think of such grim things. I was with my closest friends in my love's home. This place was slightly odd but I could not wait to explore. I would allow myself to enjoy this opportunity.
My thoughts were interrupted as Kagome spoke to me. "Are you alright?" she questioned, her sweet voice slurred with sleep.
"I'm alright," I replied as she settled in her bed. Shippo woke up to crawl onto her stomach.
"Goodnight, Kouga," she said as she closed her eyes
"Goodnight, Kagome," I said. I settled down and fell asleep to the sound of her soft breathing.
~* The next morning *~
I woke to a strange buzzing sound. I looked around for whatever made the sound. I barely heard Kagome mumble over the retched sound. I saw Kagome reach out and hit a strange device. The sound stopped immediately. She opened her eyes and looked at me.
"I guess I should have warned you about my clock," she said, still sounding sleepy. Shippo yawned and stretched while keeping his position on her stomach. Kagome pulled Shippo into her arms and sat up. "I forgot how sensitive your hearing is. I wouldn't be surprised if it woke up Ginta and Haggaku."
Kagome's mother opened the door again and tossed me more clothing. Some clothing was also given for Shippo. "Does she always do that?" I asked.
"She always seems to know exactly what everyone needs. Never fails," she said as she once again retrieved clothes for herself and left the room with Shippo in her arms. I quickly got into the new garments, once again creating a hole for my tail. Kagome soon came back, wearing a dark blue bottom garment similar to the one I wore. The shirt was a solid, emerald green. Very different from her normal attire. Shippo wore something similar to my clothing, just smaller. The same thick fabric bottom with a plain top.
I could smell some food cooking downstairs and could just hear the voices of Kagome's family and my pack-mates. Kagome motioned for me to follow her as she left her room and started for the stairs. I soon found myself at the table again, eating breakfast and answering Souta's rapid-fire questions. Not long after the meal was finished and I was getting ready to ask Kagome to explain all the strange devices to me.
My plan was thwarted when the old man told Kagome she had visitors and several girls entered the room.
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Done! I believe this is the longest chapter yet. It's late so don't blame me if it's bad. I will end this with a thing I found that I thought was funny.
Very Short Books:
1. A Guide to Arab Democracies
2. A Journey through the Mind of Dennis Rodman
3. Amelia Earhart's Guide to the Pacific Ocean
4. Career Opportunities for History Majors
5. Contraception by Pope John Paul 11
6. Detroit- A Travel Guide
7. Different Ways to Spell 'Bob'
8. Dr. Kevorkian's Collection of Motivational Speeches
9. Easy UNIX
10. Ethiopian Tips On World Domination
11. Everything Men Know About Women
12. French Hospitality
13. Bob Dole: The Wild Years
14. How to Sustain A Musical Career by Art Garfunkel
15. Mike Tyson's Guide to Dating Etiquette
16. Mormon Divorce Lawyers
17. One Hundred And One Spotted Owl Recipes by the EPA
18. Popular Lawyers
19. Staple Your Way to Success
20. Tasty Bile Recipes
21. The Amish Phone Book
I hope you like the joke and remember to review!