A/N: I am soooo sorry for the late update. My stupid computer busted, so I am using my mom's until tomorrow. Thank goodness she lives really close. LOL. Anyways, I have lots of surprises in store for you guys, and I have decided to put this story up on Media miner and AS. These will contain very explicit lemons and this version will be edited. So, I will let you know when you can go read the goodies. But, until then, please review. You guys know the drill. You make me happy, and I keep you in chapters. And believe me, I have plenty more up my sleeves. LOL Enjoy!! :o)
When they awoke, Kouga had gathered all of his people around him. He told them that he along with his companions were leaving and that they would be back within a couple of weeks. After appointing another wolf as temporary leader, Kouga lead Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Ginta, and Hakkaku from the den. He had also chosen to bring some of the wolves with them.
Soon, they were away from the mountain and were making their way through a thick forest. Kagome had felt the call of a shard and now, they were coming upon it. Kouga scented the air and smirked. He knew that rabbit demons resided in this particular forest, so it would make sense that one of them had the shard. They walked into a clearing and found what they had been looking for. Sure enough, a large rabbit demon was devouring a full-grown boar.
Kagome's face grew pale. The rabbit demon looked horrible. Sango shook her head while Miroku's voice broke the silence.
"I have seen rabbit demons before, and normally, they only eat vegetation. I wonder why this demon has decided to become a carnivore." He said out loud.
Kouga shook his head. "Rabbit demons can't stand meat. I am betting that his sudden interest in meat would have something to do with the jewel. Kagome, where is the shard?"
Kagome narrowed her eyes and looked the demon over. She finally found what she was looking for.
"It is right between its eyes." Kagome said, looking at Kouga.
At that moment, the rabbit demon sniffed the air and then turned to the small group. Kouga, Sango, and Miroku stood before the group.
"Ginta, Hakkaku. Watch over Kagome and make sure that she is safe." Kouga ordered. When the two wolf demons nodded, the three warriors set about on their task. Soon, the demon lay in a puddle of blood. Kagome pulled herself away from the two wolf demons and ran to the corpse. She scanned the body and then reached over and grabbed the shard, purifying it on contact. Kagome sighed with relief. It had been a good day.
Inu Yasha made his way towards the village. As he reached Kaede's hut, he could hear the old crone's voice, and the voice of Kikyo. He entered the hut, and found the two staring at each other.
"Kikyo, what a nice surprise." Inu Yasha said, his face lighting up.
Kikyo tore her eyes away from her sister and said, "Inu Yasha, I am happy to see you as well, my love."
Inu Yasha walked over and sat down beside the woman he had loved for so long. However, instead of feeling happy and warm, he felt sad and distressed. Kikyo noticed this.
"What is wrong, Inu Yasha?" Kikyo asked, her eyes narrowing.
"Nothing, Kikyo. I am just thinking, that's all." Inu Yasha replied.
Kikyo said nothing. She looked around. "So, where are your companions? Didn't they come back with you?"
Inu Yasha shook his head. "No, they wanted to stay with Kagome." He said, sadly.
Kikyo's eyes narrowed. "Why would they want to do that? She is a weak little girl and doesn't have full control of her powers."
"Well, it seems that Kagome found herself a wolf demon to screw and apparently, Sango and Miroku like him, so they stayed with the two lovebirds and plan to hunt shards with them instead." Inu Yasha growled.
"I see. Well, then. Let's follow them." Kikyo said, smirking.
Inu Yasha's eyes lit up. This could be a golden opportunity to gain back his sword. He nodded his head and the pair smiled at each other.
Kaede said nothing. She and Kikyo had been discussing the hanyou before he walked in. She knew that her dead sister held no feelings for the half demon, but only desired the jewel to regain her life. When told that she could not use the jewel for such a request, Kikyo had said that she would go and see the aid of an amulet that would allow such a request. But, she would have to take the hanyou along for the journey. She was not strong enough to kill off so many creatures. Kaede had warned her against her plan, but Kikyo would not hear of it. Kaede sighed. She was not worried for Kagome. It would not be Kagome who suffered from Kikyo's plan, but rather, Kikyo's true reincarnation.
The day had gone well, and now the companions sat down for a nice quiet dinner. After roasting a boar, the group ate and told stories. Kagome told the wolf demons about where she came from and how she came to be in the feudal era. The three demons had been stunned, but then grinned. They were curious about where she was from to speak and dress in such ways. After dinner, Kagome announced that she was going to take a bath. Sango declined. She still didn't think it was good to wash so much. Kagome giggled and left the group, fully aware of Kouga's hungry eyes upon her.
She made it to the hot spring and set down her belongings. After removing her clothing, she stepped into the water and sighed. The heat soothed her aching muscles and calmed her nerves. She didn't notice the movement behind her.
She dipped under the water to get her hair wet and then reemerged. She turned around to grab the shampoo, but found herself staring at a very naked Kouga.
Kouga had decided that he needed to wash as well, and what better way to wash than with his mate. So, he followed her and watched as she undressed. His groin tightened as he watched her nude form slip into the water. He then came out from his spot and relieved himself of his furs and armor. Slipping in quietly, he watched as she rose from the water, and then turn. Suddenly, he was faced with a very startled Kagome. His eyes lowered to her chest and he was delighted to see that they were generous. He would definitely have to explore those luscious mounds.
Kagome was shocked. Yep, that was a perfect word for how she felt. She watched as Kouga licked his lips and approached her.
"Would you like me to wash your back, mate?" He asked, his eyes twinkling.
Kagome's mouth opened, but no sound came out. Suddenly, she yelped. Kouga had taken her silence to mean that she accepted his offer. He had taken her soap, and lathered his hands up. Then, he placed them on her back, causing her to yelp and jump a bit. He smirked and then whispered, "Relax. I won't bite you. Not unless you want me too."
He felt Kagome shiver and then set about in his task. His hands roamed her back, making sure to get every single inch of skin. His beautiful mate had started to moan at his attention to her body. His hands soon planted themselves on her hips and he turned her to look at him.
Kagome blushed as she noticed his gaze travel down to her chest. She tried to cover herself, but was stopped by a low warning growl.
"You don't need to hide yourself from me, Kagome. I am your intended mate, just as you are mine. I have every right to see what belongs to me, just as you do. Now, quit being so damn shy around me." Kouga ordered.
Kagome blushed and lowered her head. Kouga immediately regretted his words. He had not meant to shame her. He hooked his finger under her chin and lifted so that he could look into her eyes.
"Kagome, I'm sorry. I should not have been so harsh. I am not used to the ways of humans. A female wolf demon would not be shy, and I expected the same from you. Can we begin again?" He asked, hope laced through his voice.
Kagome took a deep breath and nodded. She forced her body to relax and then looked back up at him. She watched as Kouga's eyes roamed her entire form. When he was done with his examination, he reached out and pulled her to him.
He began to kiss her neck, his hands rubbing soft circles on her back. The small whining noises that he made relaxed her and she placed her arms around Kouga's neck. Soon, his lips came up to meet hers, silently telling her how much he loved her. He allowed his hand to travel to her stomach, and then allowed it to go a bit higher, until it brushed the underside of her breast. Kagome whimpered. Kouga broke the kiss and rested his forehead against hers.
"Relax, my love. I will never do anything to harm you." He whispered, and then moved his lips to her temple. His hand began to stroke the flesh just under her breast, causing Kagome's body to heat.
Kouga was about to allow his hand to go higher, when his ears picked up a sound. He yanked away from Kagome and then hauled her to stand behind him. Suddenly, a figure crashed out from behind the bushes, followed by a very angry slayer.
Sango had seen Miroku go down the path that Kagome had taken, and she decided to follow him. When she caught him peeping, she used her boomerang and hit him upside his head, causing him to fall forward and land right in front of the couple. Normally, Sango was not one to blush, but seeing a very nude Kouga and Kagome standing right behind him, well, who wouldn't blush.
She could hear Kouga growling. "Sorry about that. I had to come and get the monk. Enjoy your bath, you two." Sango called out, dragging an unconscious monk behind her.
Kagome giggled and turned around to grab her shampoo. Kouga turned to her and raised his eyebrow. "Let me guess, the mood is dead." He said, sighing.
Kagome nodded. "Yeah, it is. Now, take your hair down and then turn around." She ordered.
Kouga did as he was told, but ducked into the water so that his hair was wet. He felt Kagome come up behind him and suddenly, her fingers were in his hair, massaging his scalp. Kouga couldn't help it, he began to growl in pleasure.
Kagome smiled as she heard Kouga's growl. She had learned how to tell the differences in Kouga's growls. This growl meant that he was enjoying himself. When she finished, she patted his shoulder and told him to rinse the soap out. When he reemerged, he found that Kagome had turned from him and was now washing her own hair. She suddenly dunked under the water and washed away her soap as well. When she rose, Kouga told her that it was time to go back to camp. Kagome agreed and followed him to the shore. When they stood on dry land, Kouga crouched down on all fours, and before Kagome's eyes, he turned into a black and brown wolf. The wolf shook his body, sending droplets of water to splatter onto Kagome. She giggled, wrapped herself in a towel, grabbed another towel, and then approached the wolf. Kouga sat on his haunches and watched her approach. He had feared that his true form would repulse her, but instead, she had taken the second towel and began to rub it over his fur. Her fingers moved up to his ears, and she gently rubbed them, cooing at the softness. Kouga looked up at her, and then brought his muzzle to her face. His tongue snaked out and he licked her cheek. This caused Kagome to laugh. She wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "I love you, Kouga."
Kouga's ears perked up and he barked at her. To hear her say that she loved him brought him great joy. And he was happy that she did not fear his true form, well, the smaller version of his true form. He felt her arms slip away and watched her stand. She walked over to her clothing and quickly dressed in a kimono. She looked over at him.
"Are you going to change, or are you going to stay in your wolf form tonight?" She asked.
Kouga thought about it. He actually liked being in his wolf form. He watched as Kagome grinned.
"I take it by your not turning back that you want to stay a wolf. Well, I am going to get your armor and furs and then we can go back to the camp." Kagome said, gathering up his belongings.
Kouga barked at her, wagging his tail eagerly. Never before had he felt so loved and accepted. Together, they walked back to the camp. It was time to go to sleep.