Author's Notes: Thanks to wolfygirl13 for the first idea! (the second is mine)

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any nursery rhymes.

The Mother Goose Escapades

No. 4, version 1

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater,

Had a wife and couldn't keep her.

He put her in a pumpkin shell

And there he kept her very well.

Kouga was stumped. He had tried to be patient, but Kagome consistently refused to come with him, always remaining with that stupid mutt. There was no reason for it, as he could see. He knew he was much better than the hanyou ever could hope to be. Why wouldn't Kagome leave Inuyasha, and come to him?

It was time to take drastic action. He had waited long enough for Kagome, and his demon instincts were telling him he needed a mate now. It was time. Kouga stopped brooding at the quiet lake he was sitting at and took off running. Hakkaku and Ginta looked up in surprise.

"He seems a little distant today," Hakkaku remarked.

"Guess we'd better stop him before he does anything rash," sighed Ginta.

"Kouga, wait up!" the two yelled as they ran as fast as they could, trying desperately to catch up with the demon leader.

Kouga, meanwhile, was far, far ahead. A plan was formulating in his mind already. He knew of a cave, not too far from where his own wolves lived, that would serve as a wonderful home. As far as caves went, it was quite nice, and clean-ish, and dry. There was a little stream that went by, but best of all, the entire place was secluded on the mountain. Actually, it practically was a mountain, surrounded by a twenty-foot drop anyway someone looked. He had no problem getting there, of course, but Kagome wouldn't be able to leave. She valued life too much, so she wouldn't jump. It would be perfect.

All his troubles over, Kouga sniffed the air, searching for that delightful scent. He was running semi-aimlessly, dreaming of keeping Kagome all to himself, when he caught the scent. There was also the disgusting dog scent as well. Wrinkling his nose, Kouga dashed towards the group.

"Kouga-kun!" called Kagome delightedly, waving her hand in the air. He grinned cockily; there was no question she wanted to be with him.

"Hey Kagome," he replied, and ran up to her. "How's my woman?" She blanched slightly at that, but continued to smile. Kouga didn't notice it.

"I'm fine Kouga, what brings you here?"

"Yeah, what do you want, wolf?" snapped Inuyasha. "We're sort of in the middle of something." Kouga paused, noticing Kagome and the dog were alone, none of the regular group around. He narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

"What were you doing with my woman?" he demanded. Kagome suddenly blushed, but Inuyasha grew, if possible, angrier.

"What are you talking about? She's not your woman." he growled. Kouga growled back, and then stopped.

"Never mind. I'm only here to claim what's mine." And with that, Kouga scooped up a very surprised Kagome, and took off. Inuyasha stood, completely shocked for a second or two, and then followed him.

"Give Kagome back!"

Meanwhile, "What are you doing?" Kagome asked, frightened by the wolf's behavior.

"I've waited long enough for you Kagome," Kouga smiled down at her. "It's time we made things a little more personal between us." Kagome's face paled. All too soon, Kouga stopped running and deposited Kagome gently on the ground. She stood shakily, taking in her surroundings. Blue skies seemed to surround her, as the ground dropped away a few feet from her.

"Where are we?"

"Your new home! Isn't it wonderful?" Kouga responded enthusiastically. Kagome audibly swallowed, and Kouga looked at her, concerned. "What's the matter?"

"What happened to you?" Kagome asked, not looking Kouga in the eye. "I thought I told you, we're only friends. Just because you talk about me like you own me, doesn't mean you do. You know better than to act like this." Kouga didn't respond. He didn't know how too. All the thoughts he had in regards to this idea now seemed petty and foolish. To say them out loud, to Kagome, seemed like the worst possible thing to do.

"I just…love you," he said awkwardly. Before she could respond—

"I found you!" snarled Inuyasha, leaping onto the ledge. "Now, let Kagome come over here, and I won't kill you." Kouga looked at Kagome, noticing her wide, frightened eyes. He suddenly felt ashamed. Would Kagome ever trust him again? One way to help ensure that she would…

"Go ahead Kagome." The wolf turned and ran off. Inuyasha ran up to Kagome.

"He didn't hurt you, did he?" Kagome shook her head wordlessly. Looking at Inuyasha's worried gaze, she felt a tiny bit glad at his amount of concern, but still…

"What do you think that was all about?"

The Mother Goose Escapades

No. 4, version 2

Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater,

Had a wife and couldn't keep her.

He put her in a pumpkin shell

And there he kept her very well.

She was beginning to become a problem. Her gaze was continuously more conniving, more deceiving, more scheming. Sooner or later she would try something, and if he wasn't on guard, it could be potentially deadly. Kagura had that effect about her.

Naraku furrowed his brow. Something had to be done in order to keep the wind sorceress at bay. She was becoming much too bold, which made her much more dangerous than was acceptable. The only question was, how should she be taught a lesson? As an idea came to him, Naraku felt a cruel smirk coming on. Sometimes, he impressed even himself.

"Kagura!" he called out, waiting for the woman to come. She always did. She knew better than not too. And so, she did appear. Slouching along the wall, arms crossed, a pout on her face.

"What?" she asked, hatred clear on her face.

"I heard about your plans," Naraku said smoothly. It was a gamble, but right on as Kagura's eyes widened slightly. He had to give her credit though, she exerted strong self control.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"I think you do. And I think you should remember that there is always a punishment that will suit the crime. Or perhaps, will be worse than the crime." Naraku felt pleased by the fear now radiating off the wind witch. She stood up straight now, refusing to back down.

"Then what are you planning on doing?"

"This." With that simple word, Naraku moved so swiftly Kagura didn't see him. She felt herself falling backwards, down into a never ending hole in the ground. Panicking, she reached for her feather, gasping when realizing it wasn't there. Naraku had grabbed it when he shoved her. The darkness overwhelmed Kagura, and then she slammed into the ground. Moaning with pain and fear, the wind witch lay still. What was Naraku going to do with her?

"Oh Kagura?" his silky voice floated through the darkness. "I hope you enjoy it down there. I'd recommend watching your back." Kagura's eyes widened. It was so dark she couldn't see a thing, and she couldn't fly out of the hole. What were his plans?

Above her, Naraku chuckled. If she remained down there long enough, in a state of constant panic and alarm, it could be potentially worse for her health than if he merely beat her. Sometimes psychologically damage could be much more satisfying that physical.

Author's Notes: Again with the two for the price of one. Seems to me though, my ideas involve Naraku. Hm...but some of these nursery rhymes just seem to suit him so well! Oh well, they're fun to write. THANK YOU for the reviews, and keep the ideas acomin'!