Chapter 3: Where were you?
Kagome's POV:
Kouga took my hand and lead me to a cliff overlooking a vast number of both wolves and demons. "Kagome, I would like you to meet my pack." As he and I walked through the group of pack members, I couldn't help but be amazed by the vast number of his pack.
Ohhh... He's the alpha male! And he's strong and handsome. Forget what I said about InuYasha go for him, came the very over ecstatic voice of Tailiscar.
One more word out of you and I'm breaking the bond between us, I growled in response.
The small demon-child beside me back off as she heard me growl. I smiled at the child to reassure her.
"KAGOME!" I turned around just in time to catch a small bundle that had jumped into my arms. "Kagome, they made me take a bath!" whined the small kitsune as he held onto my shoulder.
"Kagome?" I turned around to see Kouga looking at me and Shippo curiously.
"Yes, Kouga?" "What is your connection with the kitsune cub?" "He is my adopted son. Why do you ask," I answered as I patted Shippo's ears and held him closer to me. As if it would protect both me and him from danger. "I simply wanted to know more about my mate. Since he is your son, he may also come in and listen to the story of the pack." Kouga made a move to go back into his den.
"WOW! Wait one minute. Your mate?" I practically screamed at his back. "Yes, in time you will see that I would make a much better mate than that stupid pup. And between you and me we will make the pack strong again."
Did he jsut say what I think he said? Wow! He has a strong attitude as well. Go for it! I approve! TAILISCAR! Ok....ok... I was only giving you my opinion no reason to get mad at me.
"Kagome-mama does that mean that Kouga will be my new dad?" asked little Shippo from him spot against my chest. Before I could answer I heard, "Yes it does Shippo-sama. You and Kagome- chan will come and live with me and the pack and become part of the family. "COOL! I've always wanted a big family. Come on Mama. Lets go heard what Kouga-papa has to tell us." Shippo jump out of my arms and ran to hold Kouga hand. So they walked into the den holding hand like any father and son.
See he isn't all bad. He took in your cub without any problem, came Tailiscar too cheerful voice. I sighed. 'Out willed by a wolf 500 years away and a kitsune cub. What next?' I slowly made my way into the den to hear what Kouga had to tell us.
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"Where in the hell could he have taken her!?!" Screamed InuYasha for the fiftieth time.
"Yelling won't bring her back InuYasha. Staying clam and looking for her, however, will", was Miroku's clam voice.
"Alright. Let's go then. But when I find that stupid wolf, I'll kill him!" InuYasha stalked off leaving a smiling Miroku and Sango to follow. 'He's worried about her. How cute!' they both thought.
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Kagome laid the sleeping Shippo down in a bed of furs, and then with one last look at him she walked outside. Tailiscar, she called pleadingly to her wolf. Yes, beloved. Did you hear the explanation Kouga gave me? You know I did. Why do you ask? Should I help him? The question hung between them for a long time. What does your heart say? That I trust him. Though I don't know why. But I want to help him and this pack. They have accepted Shippo and me with open arms. How can I do any less? Then help this demon-wolf prince. I will be waiting if you need me. Thank you, darling Good night.
Kouga's POV:
I watched her as she laid our son onto the furs and walked outside. She just stood there for a long time and stared out into the night. I finally came to tell her it was time for bed. "Kagome, its time for bed." I said as I walked up beside her. She looked at me and smiled. "Kouga, I've decided to help you with your mission, but I still not sure about the mate thing." She looked so uncertain that I wrapped her in a huge hug and lead the way inside. I gestured for her to lie down beside our son and when she was settled I slide into bed beside her and pulled the furs over all three of us. I heard her intake of breath and felt her stiffen beside me. "What are you doing?" "Bedding down for the night." "I mean what are you doing in bed with me and Shippo" I smiled and wrapped my arms around her. "This is what a family is supposed to do." With that I put the girl out of my mind and fell into peaceful dreams.
