To Be Loved As Her
Kagome couldn't believe that the lady before her was Koga's mother. She thought that she was the mother to the weirdo wolf of the Northern Lands who is trying to claim her. "I am sorry but I thought that you were the mother of the wolf of the Northern Castle who is trying to claim me. I am so glad that your Koga's mother though. I don't know what wolf from the northern lands thinks he has a claim on me but if Koga says he does I would go with him in a heartbeat."
Ghanna looked at the girl in shock. Did she not know that Koga was the wolf from the Northern Lands. Ghanna smiled at this. So the girl wasn't after her son for his wealth. "So you like Koga?"
"I like Koga as a friend and excuse my language but I would rather go with him than anyone else Lord Sesshomaru chose for me. I don't want to be a second wife and I don't want someone who will be mean to me. I know Koga and if I had a choice I would choose him." Kagome looked over at Koga's mother and smiled at her.
"What about love?" Ghanna needed to hear the girls response to this question.
"To tell you the truth the first time I met Koga he and Inuyasha were fighting then later he kidnapped me. He told everyone that I was his mate and I slapped him. Then he and Inuyasha got into a fight and I left with Inuyasha and my traveling companions. Since that time I have only got to spend minutes in Koga's company. Every time he came around me Inuyasha would start a fight and Koga left shortly after I sat Inuyasha. So to tell you the truth I don't really know him. I think he is cute, and he always thinks of his pack, he is considerate. Once he brought me flowers to thank me for some food I had given him. Don't tell him but I still have one of the flowers. I took it home and pressed it in a book. Now you tell me something Lady Ghanna. What does Koga look like with his hair down?"
"To tell you the truth Lady Kagome it has been so long since I have saw it down that I couldn't tell you." Ghanna could smell the arousal coming from the girl as she talked about her son, It looks like Koga might have a chance with her after all. "I have been informed that if Koga proves his claim then you are to be mated at the beginning of the week. Do you know what this entails?"
"All I know is that he will bite my neck. No one has told me what else to expect." Kagome blushed and hid her face from the lady beside her.
"There is much more to it than that my girl. He will make love to you and you must restrain yourself from fighting him. You must accept him willingly or the mark will not take. Remember he is a youkai and his youki might take over. If his eyes bleed red do not be frightened and do not fight him. He will not hurt you unless you do fight him. He will bite your neck then you are mates. I know my son and he would be very gentle with you because he loves you." Ghanna watched the girls face turn a darker shade of red. I don't know if I should tell her the rest.
"My lady don't get me wrong but are you sure he doesn't love me just because I can see the jewel shards? That was the reason he claimed I was his mate in the first place." Kagome plucked a piece of grass and tore it into pieces.
"Kagome when I talked to my son last night that was not even mention. He praised you so much I was almost scared to meet you. Now I see what he said was true. You are indeed a wonderful and thoughtful girl." Ghanna couldn't believe that the girl blushed again. How could a naive girl like her survive in a wolf den. I guess I will just have to take my sons word that she could.
"Thank you Ghanna for telling me that. I want to be loved for me and not because I can see jewel shards. Don't get me wrong but that is why Inuyasha wants me with him. That and the fact that I resemble his dead mate. It would really be nice to be wanted just because I am me. Does that sound stupid?" Kagome smiled at Ghanna.
"Not at all my dear. Just remember that my son loves you for you. Then I believe you can over come any hardships or trials." Ghanna looked over at the curious miko beside her. I better warn her what to expect. "Kagome I want you to listen to what I am about to tell you. Your life and that of my son may depend on it. Living in a den with a wolf pack is not an easy life. There are many hardships and not to mention the lack of privacy. Wolves can be quiet crude and outspoken they do not care for ones who can not earn their way. You work most of the day. As the alpha female you will be required to keep the caves clean and prepared for any disaster that you can think of. There will be wolves running in and out of the cave at all hours. You are to take care of Koga. That is your main job. You make sure he is fed, help with his grooming and dressing, tending all wounds he receives, you make sure his chamber is tidy at all times and fresh bedding is used at all times. You will be responsible for tanning the hides he brings home. You are to issue work orders to all the females in the morning after the males go to hunt or to protect the den. If they are brave enough to laze about when you are around feel free to put them to work. They will learn to keep out of your way. And the most important thing that you must not forget Stand up for yourself with the other wolves. If they consider you weak they consider Koga weak and will strive to over throw you both. I know it is a lot to remember but you will get the hang of it." Ghanna stood up and looked down at Kagome. "I must go back to my mate now. I do hope I get to welcome you to our family soon Kagome."
"Thank you Lady Ghanna for all your advice. And can you tell Koga I said Hello?" Kagome stood up and bowed to Ghanna.
"I will do that my dear." Ghanna turned and left the garden.
Kagome waited till she couldn't see her any more before she sat back down and thought of all she had been told. I can do what she said. It would be worth it if she was loved as her and not as a copy.