Koga goes into the Bone Eater's well hoping to bring Kagome back for himself but instead of ending up in Kagome's time, he is transported 500 years after—to the next sacred embodiment of the Shikon Jewel. Unable to resist the draw of the jewel, Koga in an endeavor to save his own life Koga causes the Gundam pilots to go back into the past.
This story is rated T. It has bits of smut, various POV's, humor and some horror. I tried to keep it in the true context and characterization of Inu Yasha and GW. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. The original stories belong to much more creative people. This was written in the spirit of fun not profit.
Once Upon a Shrine
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Chapter 12 Property-
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"I-I don't want to be rush into anything," Kagome stammered out.
The group turned to see Koga standing next to Kagome. His arms were holding her protectively. The fleet of foot wolf had slipped into the group like a breeze. He turned glaring at Inu. His two underlings, Ginta and Hakkuku were close by. They were more nervous than usual and they eyed Heero with apprehension.
"What are you doing with my woman," Koga growled. "And my property."
The property in question was Heero. Heero glared at the wolf man. Now as he looked at him in the daylight he could see that he had wolf-like features. Then what the wolf guy said hit him. His woman?
"Neither of those things are yours," Inu barked back.
Heero silently agreed as he leaped across the well to last night's attacker. He was furious. The nimble wolf man leaped away but Heero was expecting that so he dropped low and stuck out his foot. He tripped the guy up just enough so he didn't see the hard right punch he sent his way. Koga fell back clutching a throbbing jaw.
The group gaped at Heero. He was far less wounded than they had thought. He also moved even faster than he did last night.
"That's for attacking me and endangering my friends," Heero spat.
Heero placed Kagome firmly behind him and warily watched Koga rub his jaw. The wolf man didn't seem angry only surprised.
"Endangering your friends," Koga repeated thoughtfully.
Actually, Koga was pleased for strength, friendship and loyalty were traits the wolf tribe admired. He was happy his property seemed to possess these things.
"That's right," Heero snapped then added. "And don't touch Kagome."
Heero glanced back at Kagome to make sure she was still right behind him. She was still there although she was looking a little shocked. At, least she didn't run away from me, Heero thought pleased. He nodded to her to let her know he would protect her.
Kagome had told him not to fret because she had fallen many times into the well and had never gotten hurt. The well wasn't as deep as it looked. She assured him that his friends were probably fine. Now he wanted to repay the favor. He assured himself that was the only reason he wanted to keep her away from these suitors.
Koga didn't look pleased anymore. He liked his property showing spunk but challenging him for Kagome was a different story. He placed his hands on his hips and glared at Heero.
"I'll tell you like I told that stupid dog. I already made her my woman," Koga snarled.
"You did what?" Heero growled.
"That's a lie," Inu barked.
The three glared at each other. Then glanced angrily at Kagome waiting for verification. Kagome's face turned red as she faced the group.
"Stop it," Kagome shouted. "Heero has to get back home."
Neither Koga, Heero nor Inu were listening. Koga fixed Heero with a heated look and in a flash moved to snatch Kagome from him. He was faster, faster than Heero, only Heero had anticpated the move, he pulled Kagome close and easily slipped the two of them out of Koga's reach.
Inu went to grab Kagome too only he nearly stepped into Koga's way. The wolf leaped over him and Inu stumbled when he failed to grab anything. Heero watched the two warily.
Heero knew that Koga and Inu were faster and probably stronger than himself but he had lots of tricks and he had been well trained. In the end, they were all almost evenly matched.
"Inu Yasha get Yuy-san…I mean Heero, out of here," Kagome pleaded.
"Why, he's doing fine," Inu sniffed annoyed.
"Heero is hurt," she countered. "Besides he has to make sure his friends are alright."
The group looked between Heero, Koga and Inu. Heero looked far from hurt and so far he had managed to evade Koga's lightening moves. Inu frown, he was concerned. He realized that Heero might be just a tick faster than himself.
"Maybe you don't want to see your precious Koga-kun get beaten up." Inu taunted to hide his fears.
Kagome could feel her face blazing with heat as she looked between Inu, Koga and Heero. Why is she going through all this, she didn't even have a real boyfriend.
"It seems like Kagome has picked up a new protector," Shippo blurted innocently.
Kagome shot him an annoyed look but Shippo only grinned back harmlessly. Kagome wasn't fooled she knew Shippo was baiting Inu Yasha. In fact knowing the mischievous imp he probably was baiting Koga too.
"Kagome, how could you?" Inu growled.
"I haven't done anything," Kagome yelled back.
Koga took it all in stride. He was used to males fighting over a prime female. To him it was a way of life. He was sure he could best this new male even though it looked like he may give a good fight.
"Koga-kun, he has to go back to his world," Kagome explained. "He doesn't belong here."
"Then I better make sure you get back to your time," Koga told Heero.
To Koga this was an even a better solution. If Heero left then it would just be Inu and himself competing for Kagome. He would be happy to see him leave.
"He's not going any where with you," Inu growled as he placed himself in front of Heero and Kagome.
"What do you mean?" Koga snapped.
"Inu is right, Koga-kun," Kagome added.
"What?" Koga said.
The thought that Kagome didn't trust him upset him more than anything. He thought he had at least won her trust.
"You attacked him," Kagome explained quickly. "You might have gotten his friends hurt or worse."
"I didn't know who he was," Koga said sounding extremely contrite.
"Well just being sorry isn't helping." Kagome told him. "Let Inu Yasha take him back."
Koga stepped aside with a frown. It was clear to see he was sincerely upset. He couldn't undo what he had done but he knew he had to admit she was right.
"I truly am sorry if I had harmed your companions," Koga told Heero.
"What!" Inu Yasha sputtered shocked. "He apologized."
"Koga is a lot more mature and responsible," Shippo stated with a shake of his head.
"Surprisingly it does seem that way," Sango added.
Miroku and Kaede nodded in agreement. Inu Yasha glared at the fox then he glared at the others. He was about to punish the little brat when Kagome tapped him on the shoulder.
"Now," she huffed.
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The demon bull hadn't advanced on them. It stayed closer to the edge of the clearing snorting and flaring its wide nostrils. Its almost majestic stance placed it at over thirty feet and its horns gleamed like polished steel.
"Do you think it sees us?" Quatre asked.
"Yes," Trowa said even more quietly than usual. "It knows we're here and it isn't pleased"
"How do you know that?" Wufei asked skeptical.
"I was always able to read animals," Trowa explained.
Trowa was telling the truth, he was able to read animals only now that ability seemed stronger. He didn't know why but he knew the bull was enraged. He also knew that it would kill them the first chance it got.
"Then why is it just standing there?" Wufei hissed.
"Are you complaining?" Duo snapped.
"Something is troubling it," Trowa answered.
Something in the air was bothering the demon bull. Like any animal it was sensitive to moral danger, a built-in instinct. That hesitation was saving them for right now, Trowa knew the only thing keeping the bull at bay was its confusion.
Quatre moved a little a head of the group. He kept himself as non-threatening as possible. The demon bull continued to sniff around ignoring him.
"That's not a normal bull," Trowa warned.
"Why are you doing this," Quatre said to the bull. "Why are you trampling these people's fields?"
The bull tossed its head angrily and stomped towards them. There was no other way to describe how it moved. Large puffs of dirt rose as it walked and the ground trembled, it did look angry.
"Will you please leave this place in peace?" Quatre continued.
"Are you expecting an answer, Winner?" Wufei said sharply.
"These are my mating grounds, human," a deep voice rumbled out of the beast as if to purposely contradict Wufei. "I'll grind your bones under my hoof."
The demon bull pawed the ground as if in emphasis. The group didn't need the extra warning. They backed up—their eyes were wide with terror.
"I liked the non-talking demon bull better," Duo choked out.
"I wasn't expecting an answer," Quatre told them. "I swear it."
The bull kept coming stomping and throwing its head. Quatre was still in the front his arms held in supplication. Always prepared with a plan Quatre was completely at a loss.
"What should we do?" He asked.
"Well you wanted to reason with it," Wufei said. "Reason with it."
The bull dipped its head and two razor sharp horns were pointed at them. It snorted a blast of fire and then it charged them.
"Don't reason," Duo shouted. "Run!"
The four of them ran in different directions hoping to confuse it. They made sure to head for the forest and away from the village. They needed to find a sturdy, a very sturdy tree. However, the bull wasn't deceived. It went for Quatre. It was going to make good on its threat.
Quatre ran towards the left and away from the setting sun. The high field of crops made it difficult for running and he could hear the bull gaining on him. High stalks slapped him across the face and his eyes filled with tears.
The bull barreled though the field easily. With a flick of its head, it caught Quatre with its horns.
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