The Loyalty of Wolves

Seine: Well, I'm going to try to finish this within the next few chapters. I've lost most of the inspiration for it.

Kouga: Seine doesn't own anything.


Kagura got off the ground, and sat on her giant feather. She smoothed out her hair, clearing her throat loudly.

" Here, I'll scout and find Kohaku. If you run into Kanna, run. If Naraku sees you with Kanna instead of the insects of hell, then you're in trouble. Just avoid her. I have a slight idea of where he might be. I'll search the mountain under the river, and you all search under Kami's Pond. If he's there, restrain him." With that, Kagura used her feather ( which glowed a beautiful white ) and flew away to where mountains couldn't possibly exist.

" You think we should have let her go?" Kouga asked, a slight snake to his tone. Miroku nodded.

" Her heart is pure, I can tell that much. If not, we shall slay her." Miroku spoke darkly, gripping his prayer beads. Inuyasha let out a puff of air.

" Sango, do you have anything of Kohaku's? A scent?" Sango nodded, and pulled out a piece of cloth with a red blotch on it.

" This is his blood. But he hasn't been through here, I can't smell him. Under Kami's Pond... What's that supposed to mean?" Sango asked, looking at the fork in the road. Kouga pointed to the left fork.

" Kami's pond is this way. I've got no clue what she means by under it though..." Kouga said, walking to the left. Sango shrugged and followed him, the rest of the group following in tow. Inuyasha and Kouga walked side by side, growling ever once and a while, muttering curses. Kagome on her bike, keeping a nice slow pace. Shippo was in Kagome's basket again, engrossed in the game. More boring walking. Miroku sat atop Kirara, while Sango took up the rear. Hakkaku and Ginta had gone back to the den, to protect it.

" Kagome," Sango began, jogging up to meet Kagome. " You want to race?" Kagome stopped, and gave a slight smirk.

" You actually think I'll beat you on my bike?" Sango laughed and shook her head.

" No, but it'll be quicker." Kagome smirked even more, and suddenly tore off with her bike, Sango dashing beside her. Kouga, Kirara and Inuyasha immediately gave chase, to the unfortunate place of Miroku atop Kirara.

" You're doing great, Kagome, keep going!" Shippo cheered from the basket. Kagome was in the lead, although Sango was only a bit behind her. Whoosh! Sango quickly dashed ahead, kicking up dust. Kouga was catching up fast though, and Inuyasha just stayed beside Kagome. Kirara flew in the air, Miroku's desperate cries going unanswered. Kouga smirked at Sango, who was putting up a good race.

" You're faster then I thought, you'll make a good mate..." Sango immediately screeched to a halt, a blush flaring on her face. Kouga stopped, although Kagome's brakes had a very hard time stopping the bikes velocity. Kirara landed, and Inuyasha blinked. Kouga rubbed the back of his head.

" I said that out loud, didn't I? Well... It's true. I... I looked over what I felt, and I know Kagome loves Mutt-face. And I found I also don't love her... I love you. Please, will you accept?" Kouga asked, kneeling onto one knee. Sango closed her eyes for a moment.

Is this what I want? I know I should, I feel different with him, more liberated... But, I can't love until Naraku is dead and Kohaku is saved... I wasn't supposed to love, it's not my duty as a slayer... But I really want this. He could get hurt, that would destroy his den. Father said... NO! No, father said not to love, he scarred me so I couldn't love. He told me it wasn't aloud. I'm not going to let him stop me. No one's going to stop me, I will save Kohaku today, and that will be that. But... Can I really love?

" Are you sure you want me?" Sango said quietly, listening to the others depart further ahead. Kouga nodded, hugging Sango and nestling his head into her stomach.

" Absolutely positive. I've never felt this before. At first, you made me almost blushy, almost weak, but I learned you drove me to become what I am. If you leave, I don't believe I will have the will to fight any longer. I love you." Kouga stated, looking up at her with metallic blue eyes. Drip. Kouga felt a tear droplet find it's way on to his nose. Sango dropped to her knees and embraced Kouga.

" I can't love you, but I do."


Seine: Too short, but writers block hurts.