Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha or any other anime - I just like making up stories…oh, and this is my third official fan fic and my first InuYasha fan fic so I'll just apologize now if it sucks. Sorry!
Chapter Three: Kouga's Big Mistake
The six friends sat deep inside the cave, discussing a plan of action. One thing was certain, they could not leave Kagome alone, nor could she leave the cave. Frustrations and tensions were high among the group as they weighed their options. The hardest part was that the action keeping Kagome in the cave all took part in her head during dreams; it wasn't something they could touch.
"Damn it. Whoever is trying to communicate with you is a coward Kagome. If he had any guts at all, he'd come here in person!" Inuyasha the aggressive Han'yo fumed. "So I could kick his ass."
"That's an interesting point." The monk Miroku said. "I think we shouldn't write him off that easily though. It may just be that this voice cannot physically communicate. We shouldn't make any assumptions until we know more."
"I agree." Shippo said, as he took a seat beside his friend Kagome. Shippo put his arm on Kagome's shoulder and smiled at her. "After all, we're not really sure that he means to harm you in any way, this might be an accident."
"Possibly," Sango, the other woman in the party spoke up. "But I can't shake this feeling that this is a trap." She looked around her uneasily. "The more I think about it, the more this place seems a little, unnatural."
"That's impossible! Miroku and I checked this place from top to bottom! Unless you're doubting our abilities –" Inuyasha snarled.
"No one doubts you Inuyasha. It's just, if I can't control these dreams, and it scares me a little. But I know it's not your fault." Kagome spoke softly and smoothed her school skirt.
At that moment, the group detected a new presence in the cave.
"Ah! If it isn't the love of my life!" The newcomer, obviously a royal individual from the wolf tribe entered the cave nonchalantly. He walked briskly to Kagome who struggled to give him a smile. He helped her to her feet, taking her hands in his. "Hello Kagome! Don't you look beautiful today?"
Inuyasha was on his feet in a moment. "Hey! Kouga! Hands off! Touch her again and I'll rip your head off."
Kouga smiled. "Sure you will." He turned back to Kagome. "What say we go for a little stroll?"
"I – uh, well, I can't exactly leave this cave." Kagome nervously laughed.
"Ugh. Don't tell me over-protective puppy boy has become so insolent that he won't even let you take a walk!" Kouga glared at Inuyasha.
"No, no!" Kagome put up her hands in protest. "It's nothing like that!" She laughed.
"Well, let's see him try to stop me!" Kouga grinned and swept Kagome off her feet.
A chorus of shouts and warnings were fired at Kouga but he didn't hear them. In a moment it was too late, as both Kouga and Kagome were thrown back into the cave mercilessly. This time, Inuyasha, who was prepared for the blow, softened Kagome's landing, but Kouga was left to land with his back against the jagged rocks of the cavern wall.
For a moment Kouga lost his berrings, but when he came to, he had a lot of questions. "What, what happened?" He tried to get to his feet but was unsuccessful.
Inuyasha grunted in satisfaction. "Ha! We tried to warn you. Maybe next time you'll listen!"
Kouga groaned in pain. "What was that?"
"We wish we knew." Miroku was helping the Prince to his feet. "There seems to be some sort of barrier on the cave's mouth."
"But, I just came in a few minutes ago. Wouldn't it have kept me out?"
"Actually, it seems to be just made to keep me in." Kagome answered Kouga.
"Hmm. Anything else?" Kouga asked.
"Well, there are also dreams." Kagome said.
"Dreams?"
"Aw – enough of this! It's not like he can do anything to help!" Inuyasha was obviously frustrated again.
"And that's where you're wrong puppy boy." Kouga grinned. "I know a lot about dreams and about barriers, so you should just shut up before you say something that pisses me off and I leave without helping."
Inuyasha frowned, but Kagome was very interested. "What do you know Kouga?"
"Well, in this region, about 50 years ago, there was a demon Nanashi, he wasn't evil or good, he just basically existed, but even that could be debated, seeing has he had no body with which to move or taste or see, or hear, or speak. But, he could communicate with certain people, priests and priestesses actually, through dreams and visions. I heard he was trapped somewhere after meddling with the wrong person though. Of course, I really don't see how that could have anything to do with you." Kouga scratched his head.
"Well, I've heard enough." Inuyasha growled. "This Nanashi guy can just kiss my –"
"Inuyasha, I believe that we had just discussed the fact that the demon has no lips." Sango smiled.
"This is very intriguing. What do you suppose the demon wants with Kagome?" Miroku wondered.
"Probably her body." Kouga frowned.
Kagome swallowed hard. "Well, he – he can't have it!"
"You're damn straight he can't have it!" Inuyasha was now standing beside Kagome. He placed his hands squarely on her shoulders and turned her to face him. "Listen Kagome, if that idiot tries to mess with you in your dreams anymore, you just tell him to go to hell. Tell him, he can't have your body, alright?"
"I'll try." Kagome's eyes shone with fear. "But, what if I forget? What if when I get into my dream, I can't remember what I was supposed to tell him?"
"Well, we could always have someone join into your dream." Miroku yawned. "You know, to remind you."
Everyone turned to stare at him. Miroku returned the stare, with a rather confused look. "What? What did I do? What'd I say?"
To Be Continued...
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