A/n: Well how are you all doing? For all those who have eagerly waited here's the next chapter to the silver wolf.

Disclaimer: The story is based on 'the silver wolf' by Alice Borchardt so I don't own that and of course I don't own any Inu yasha characters.

THE SILVER WOLF

BY PANTHERA1984

CHAPTER 7

Kagome raised her mussel in the air and sniffed the pure scents of the grasslands up. It never seized to amaze her how keen her senses were in her wolf form. Going at a steady run she made mincemeat out of the miles before her.

Kagome didn't know where she was going exactly but the wolf seemed to have a firm idea and from what Kagome could gather from her other side it was a way to help Inu yasha. And not only that but this way didn't involve Inu yasha's death.

Pulling her thoughts back to the real problem put in a sturdy mile eating pace only wolf proceeded. While running Kagome tried to gain some information from her wolf counter part but the she wolf was in no mood to answer to her questions, she didn't understand why Kagome asked them in the first place.

For wolfs everything was very simple when you were hungry you hunted when you were tired you searched out a save place to sleep. When the cold nights rolled in you slept close to your pack mates for warmth, when thirsty you went out looking for water. No questions or doubts but Kagome being human had only know about the hard way of live and she needed questions and answers.

But for now she left the object at rest and instead focused her attention on where they were headed. At first she took the direction that led to the hide out of Inu yasha, but a few miles before she took a sudden right turn.

Music drifted through the air to her and Kagome lifted her head. Sniffing the air she could tell that near her a profession passed by with the strong smelling sandalwood incense literally took care of any other kind of smell. She had found what she been looking Kagome could tell this from the spurt of gladness the wolf expressed by letting out a low whoop.

Going into a slow trot Kagome followed her nose but halted when she saw the profession. Stopping and hiding under a bush Kagome watched the people intently to make sure they hadn't seen her. Humans didn't like wolfs after all.

But then something caught her eye, all the people wore outfits that had long ago gone out of fashion and Kagome took a few pass back when she noticed this some of the people had a very dead look to them.

Taking a deep swallow Kagome took a small step forward and watched the dead walk in a perfect profession. The front two carried the sandalwood burners letting them wave from left to right to cleanse the air around them. Behind them came for girls in pure white Egyptian cotton toga dresses carrying palm leaves. Then came eight men carrying a podium with a golden statue of some woman on it behind them came yet again four girls with palm leaves and two carrying sandalwood incise. After them came a whole mop of people some obviously rich in splendid dresses and togas, others less fortunate but still dressed up in there best clothing to show respect to whoever was honored by them.

When they had moved on and the last people had passed Kagome with several meters she came out from between the bushes and started to follow them. She wasn't all that surprised when there ending destination turned out to be a temple. The ghost instead of entering the temple simply disappeared leaving Kagome alone.

For a moment Kagome was in dubio but then the sick Inu yasha flashed before her minds eye and Kagome pushed all her doubts away and walked to the temple that seemed to shift between what it once looked like an the ruin it ws today. The human Kagome was fascinate by it but the wolf just yawned and took a quick look around her.

Trotting of to a laurel bush she snatched a thin branch with leaves of and went to the temples entrance. Squatting down on the threshold Kagome looked in and found that the place was completely deserted.

Picking up the last bits of her courage she walked inside to a pit in the middle of the temple that had once held a roaring fire, in her minds eye Kagome could still see it burning and she unconsciously took a few steps back.

A soft whisper from the back of the temple made her turn her head and Kagome gasped (or at least made a sound that could have been a gasp in her wolf form) there stood maybe the most weird woman ever. In mere seconds she went from a lovely teenage girl to a old bird to a skeleton.

"Who dares disrupt the piece of this temple." The voice boomed from a mouth one moment and seemed to resound inside her head the next moment. Kagome again took a few steps back then a wave of pain hit here and Kagome was no longer wolf.

Shivering now that she was naked and the wind could freely plague her Kagome took the laurel branch from her mouth. "Does no one listen to a sincere plea anymore." Kagome called out to the unnatural being trying not to look directly at the ever changing flesh.

With a gush of wind the woman suddenly stood right before Kagome and she had a hard time trying to keep her balance. "You are not human- the woman stated- and what you seek will cost you, are you willing to undergo such pains for just a man?" the voice echoed from the walls so the sound reached Kagome from all directions.

Trying not to flinch Kagome tried to take a proud stance. "I'm Kagome daughter of Wolfstan and I can undergo any task and I will." The woman suddenly stood in the pit and flames devoured her or at least so it appeared.

"Bring your charge here and lay him down in this pit if you do not fail your task he will be healed." The woman vanished and the world became utterly silent until Kagome gathered her courage and left the temple.

Looking up into the night sky Kagome contemplated how much time till sunrise she had left, not enough to get Inu yasha and bring him here the wolf decided. But she could come a could deal and it was necessary to move Inu yasha before Bassillias men found him and they were bound to come upon him sooner or later.

Letting the moonbeams take her back in her wolf form Kagome took of to Inu yasha her steady pace bringing her closer with every heartbeat. Her paws eat the miles between the sick human and the temple.

It was not that far in the night when she reached Inu yasha. Approaching him with care Kagome made soft whining noises to announce her coming. The silver haired male woke up from his sleep with a start and hazy golden eyes looked at here. "You're back lupa. And here I thought this would become my last resting place. At first this thought was unsettling but then I thought this is such a nice and peaceful place and I didn't mind dieing here so much anymore."

Kagome snorted and caught a small part of his cloak in her mouth and gave it a small pull. "But now you're here lupa and you're making it very clear that my journey has not ended. Well lead the way." With sudden determination Inu yasha rose to his feet and followed the big silver wolf outside.

The journey was slow and energy eating for Inu yasha. Kagome kept running up and down. Trying to find the most easiest path for Inu yasha then going back to see if Inu yasha was still keeping up.

Every now and down Kagome squatted down so Inu yasha could sink to the ground and get some well needed rest. After a few minutes Kagome would rise and nip at Inu yasha's legs so he would get up.

After some hours Kagome and Inu yasha reached low swooping grasslands filled with sheep. Kagome smiled a wolfish smile and guided Inu yasha between the grey forms of sleeping or eating sheep.

When she came upon the sleeping form of a boy Kagome heard a low bark of a very brave dog. The boy woke with a start and was startled to see a big silver wolf standing close by. Fortunate he didn't scream and Kagome changed into her human form again, making sure that her long hair covered most of her.

The boys eyes almost popped out of his head and he threw him self in low bow before her. Kagome rolled her eyes annoyed. "Get up I need you to do something." Kagome kept her voice low and chilly.

The boy looked up and eyes her with wonder it took him another few minutes before he could speak. " What can I do for you Goddess." The boy whispered his eyes now filled with adoration.

Behind Kagome Inu yasha had sucked in his breath at Kagome's change but he kept silent and didn't interrupt her play. "I want you to look after my friend until I come back tomorrow." Kagome commanded pointing to Inu yasha. The boy nodded vigorously and Kagome looked at Inu yasha.

"Keep a low profile I'll come for you tomorrow, Kikyo says hoi." Inu yasha bestowed Kagome with a knowing smile and he went to the boy excepting a ruff thin blanked that was given to him.

With a smile Kagome changed back and began her journey back to Kikyo's villa. Her wolf side told her that if she hurried up she was back long before the first rays of sunshine would warm the sky.

:::::: Kagome reached Kikyo's villa well within time and she went to the fountain for a well needed drink. Bending over the mirror like surface she changed back to her human for. A soft gasp from behind her gave Kagome a start and she turned around to see Kikyo sitting within the shadows of three big trees.

Angst flushed through Kagome and rendered her helpless, waiting for Kikyo to yell for her guard any moment the few minutes of quiet were intense. Then Kikyo broke the silence. "so that is you precious secret, now I can understand why your so afraid all the time."

The older woman rose from her seat and walked to the fountain. "Tell me Kagome do your uncle and nephew now about this?" the question sounded earnest enough and Kagome relaxed a little.

"Yes they know they use it to keep me bound to them." Kagome growled. Kikyo nodded and settled down next to Kagome her hands folded in her lap.

"I thought as much. Men like Naraku always find someone's weakness to use against them, but fear not I'll make sure that he won't be able to screw things up." Kikyo's voice toke a lethal tone and Kagome shivered.

Mistaking Kagome's shiver Kikyo rose and helped the girl up. "Lets get inside and get you some cloths, in the meantime tell me how Inu yasha is doing. Have you found a way to help him?"

There was so much anguish in Kikyo's voice that it startled Kagome maybe Kikyo did care for Inu yasha deeply even if her actions some hours ago spoke of a very cold calculating side of her character.

"I have found a way but it will have to happen tonight, the journey was to long for Inu yasha to make it in one go." Kagome told her and was pleased to see the relieved look on Kikyo's face.

"This is good news but I'm afraid you'll have something else to worry about for this day. The pope has a banquet and you are to be presented there as a noble woman- Kagome let out a groan but Kikyo paid no attention and kept going leading Kagome to a bathroom were food was set ready- I have someone who owes me and she will do the introductions since I'm not the best to do this." Kikyo sniggered at a privet joke.

"Anyway when we're there we will have the opportunity to inform Sesshoumaru that you have found a cure."

::::: at the end of some grueling hour Kagome found herself dressed in the finest silks heavily patterned with leave motives. Trying to feel comfortable in the dress wasn't easy, for one the thing was at least three times heavier than any normal dress and second Kagome just wasn't used to be this confined and by a piece of fabric no less.

But Kikyo had been very clear about what she was expecting from Kagome and wearing this dress from hell was one of those things. Slowly lowering her self on a chair Kagome was thinking how no man was worth this much trouble even if he was rich.

Just when she had settled down Shippo came bouncing in the room, his clothing also spick and span. "Look Kagome Kikyo has given me these cloths so that I can come with you to the party." The small boy squealed while making turrets so Kagome could see his new outfit.

Hiding her smile behind her hand Kagome pretended to look over all the details of his outfit complimenting him on how good he looked in his new cloths. Shippo puffed up his little chest at the compliments making him a bit goofy looking.

Just then Kikyo stepped back into the room with a woman Kagome didn't know, at once Kagome knew this was the woman who would be introducing her. Sitting back down Kagome observed the woman from underneath her lashes.

She was regal looking her shiny black hair pulled back in a high tiny ponytail some of her hair being wrapped around the pony tail probably done to conceal the tie that kept her hair together. The cold eyes were of a maroon color and made Kagome think of the tiny little flowers that only grew on the darkest of places in the forest and then there was her skin, a pearly white. All in all the woman looked a bit creepy to Kagome but the wolf just yawned and curled herself up to sleep.

"Kagome I would like to introduce Lady Kagura, she will be your escort for tonight. Lady Kagura this is lady Kagome." A soft snort from Lady Kagura made Kagome look back up and knit her brows when she saw a look of disgust in those dull brown eyes. But the look was gone so fast Kagome wasn't even sure if she had seen it right.

"It's a pleasure to make you acquainted." Lady Kagura said revealing to have a pleasant soft voice. Kagome wondered if it was practiced or natural. Standing up Kagome took the hand of Lady Kagura and gave it a steady short shake.

"I'm pleased to meet you to Lady Kagura." Kagome murmured while raising her brow at Kikyo who shook her head and went for the door.

The group left for the waiting carriages outside. Kikyo was helped into the same carriage she used that day she rescued Kagome out of her uncles house, Kagome noticed that Shippo was already sitting inside playing with the small build in cabinet.

Expecting to travel with them Kagome walked to the carriage only to be stopped by Kagura. "Sorry but you can't travel with Kikyo, it won't do to make a first entrance in company of that... that... well it is not the reputation we want for you."

She waved her hand and an other carriage was brought before them, this one even grander looking than Kikyo's. Kagome hated it at once. It was to richly dressed a clear statement that somebody of high birth or great wealth was being transported in it. But she kept her opinion before her and let a slave help her inside the carriage ad carefully set down on the red silk bench.

Kagura entered right after her and with one short sharp whistle from her the carriage started to move. For a long time neither woman said anything although Kagura looked like she wanted to ask Kagome at least a couple of questions.

Kagome however didn't gave her the satisfaction of staring the chat and kept her mouth closed if Kagura wanted to talk she would have to start the conversation her self. A few grueling minutes later she did.

"So Lady Kagome I heard that you're being betrothed to the mountain man Kouga?" it was a lazy begin and Kagome wanted to start answering it with a shallow answer when she realized that Kagura couldn't have know the name of her betrothed.

A chill run down her spine but Kagome forced her self to relax she was seeing things that weren't there; still she had to wonder were Kagura could have heard his name. "Well Lady Kagura that is right, I am the bride to be for Lord Kouga."

Kagura slightly moved her head giving her a cocky look. "Lord Kouga, my, my they haven't told you. Kouga might be rich but he's no Lord. He is just some farmer who stoke lucky."

"Well be that as it may, it doesn't change what is going to happen." Kagome said her head bowed. She couldn't let Kagura see the doubt in her eyes. Again the woman had mention something she couldn't have possible known about, not unless she spoke...

"That is all to true I fear, but well have to stop our conversation we have arrived at the royal residence. We can't be late now can we." Kagome let out a deep sigh and watched Kagura step out of the carriage helped by the one of the slave boys. Kagome came out next at a much slower space ignoring Kagura's annoyed stare point blank.

While Kagome was let in by Kagura she could just see Kikyo from the corner of her eye throwing her a heart warming smile and wink. Giving a weak smile back Kagome focused on the people Kagura was introducing her with.

There was of course Kagura's husband an chubby go happy fellow. (really not what Kagome had expected) lots of woman who could all be described as vain little princesses not used to do anything by themselves. Some man of the same category and a couple of people Kagome thought she might actually like. The wolf inside her just snorted and rolled her eyes, she wasn't interested by any of them one way or the other.

By the time Kagura was done Kagome had met so many people she couldn't even remember who was who, but she figured that wouldn't be all that important. When Kagura announced she had to talk with some of her friends Kagome was relieved to see her go and made her way to Kikyo who had seen Kagura leave and waved her over.

"So what do you think of the crème the la crème so far." said Kikyo her eyes sparkling with laughter. "Don't say I can see it on your face."

Kagome smiled weakly. "It's just that they're so self absorbed, all they care about is themselves. They would be the kind of people that would sell out there own friends if they thought they could gain something by it."

Kikyo nodded. "Perfect description dear, but let me cheer you up. See that fountain over there; take a closer look at the paintings."

At first Kagome didn't understand what Kikyo was talking about, but then when she shifted she saw what Kikyo had meant. When you looked at the painting from a certain angle the serene proper picture changed into one of naked nymphs dancing on the music of satires.

The joke brought a wicked smile on Kagome's face, Kikyo smiled with her then turned serious. "Come Sesshoumaru is waiting for us in his privet chamber, we need to sneak out back so nobody will notice. We don't want the word to spread that you had a privet meeting with the pope."

The two women slowly wove there way through the many shadows to the privet chamber Kikyo had talked about. Inside Sesshoumaru was already waiting inside behind a huge oak desk.

The moment Kikyo and Kagome walked inside Sesshoumaru stood up and made his way around the desk and walked over to Kikyo taking her in his arms and placing a soft sweet kiss on her rosy lips as greeting, then he turned to Kagome who had slightly turned her head so not to see the what in her eyes was a privet moment.

"Tell me is my younger brother going to make a full recovery?" unlike the other time Sesshoumaru's voice was now soft and concerned. What ever she had been expecting this sight was not it, for some reason this didn't quite fit the impression she had of him.

Setting her personal thoughts aside she answered the question. "I have found a potential way to cure Inu yasha, the change of failure is of course there but I'm sure that everything is going to be just fine." Kagome said cheerfully. And she was positive that she was going to make it.

Sesshoumaru just gave a short nod and turned to Kikyo. "I noticed that you asked in a favor to introduce Lady Kagome, I'm highly amused by your choice." Kagome walked of to the bookshelves as the two were clearly talking about things only they shared.

Taking in the great collection of books with to Kagome's great pleasure and surprise even some female written folium stood. Her wondering brought her to the other end of the room where she noticed a mirror laying.

Unlike her usual behavior Kagome picked up the mirror and checked her coiffeur in it, placing back some stray strands of hair in the beautiful bun grafted bun. When she noticed the silence she looked up to the pair and noticed that they seemed to be waiting for something. The next moment she new they were waiting for her, it was time to join the people in the room and start diner.

Starting to place the mirror back where she had found it Kikyo stopped her. "No Kagome give it to me I need to check up myself." Kagome walked over and handed her the mirror. Kikyo took it and brought it up close, she placed some none existing wrinkles in her hair right and then placed the mirror on the desk or at least started to.

The moment she saw the back of the mirror she let out a scream and flung the mirror away from her self in the direction of Kagome. "What is Ayame's mirror doing here?" said Kikyo. "We buried that with her body, I even placed on her coffin my self."

Kagome didn't hear the little outburst since her eyes had been on the mirror only since it had hit the ground. The small round mirror was now glowing a soft bleu, doing a quick look around to see if no one was looking at her Kagome kneeled and picked the mirror up and placed inside the many folds of her gown.

Just when she let the object go Kikyo had been calmed down enough to start going back to the diner room urging Kagome to hurry up. While they walked through the shadows to avoid prying eyes Kagome's thoughts kept turning around the mirror.

"Kikyo who was Ayame?" said Kagome in a soft voice just before they were about to enter the diner room. Kikyo stopped dead in her tracks and slowly turned to Kagome her eyes holding a look that scared Kagome so much she wished she hadn't asked, but it was to late now.

Then suddenly the scary look was replaced with a tired look that made her look like the older woman he was. "Ayame was the woman Inu yasha was betrothed with. He brought her with him from court, she was the bitch that's responsible for Inu yasha getting his decease." Kikyo fell silent and she looked back into the past.

Then her eyes cleared and she looked at Kagome again. "You see Ayame knew she was sick but her vanity and dark character made her wanted that other would suffer like she was suffering so she choose Inu yasha. And well you have seen what he is like now."

Without further ado Kikyo went into the room and walked over to the couch she would lei on for diner. Kagome stood outside for a few more moments taking in what she had just been told. Them she shook her head, tings in the upper circles were just a bit to complicated to her taste. The wolf snarled and bared her ivory fangs showing how she felt about Kagome's human world.

Kagome scowled and went indoors to the couch that was reserved for her, Shippo was already sitting on the cough next to hers bouncing and annoying Kagura. The lady was clearly near grabbing the little boy and pummel him good.

Hurrying over Kagome placed her self between them and bestowed a warm fake smile on Kagura that was answered with a small bow of exception. "Shippo please stop testing the springs Diner will be here soon and you wouldn't want to miss out do you."

The little boy stopped and huge emerald green eyes rested on her. "My father always says that you always need to check out were you sit so it wont give you any problems later. I don't know what that means but Poppa was sitting between uncle Bert and aunty Sally that night and they were throwing things at each other, so I'm thinking-

Kagome placed a hand before Shippo's mouth and waited for the boy to run out of lines or breathy, whichever came first. The pope had entered the room a few minutes ago and Kagome could smell food waiting just behind the curtains that hit the servant hall from sight.

Sesshoumaru made a hand gesture and servants poured in carrying plates filled with bowls of the most delicious foods, most of the scents that hit Kagome she didn't even recognize. Shippo had stopped bouncing and was now transfixed by the plates that were brought in. when one of the female servants walked over to them with a plate filled with sucker pears Shippo let out a squeal of delight.

Kagome hit a grin behind her hand and had to bite down to stop the giggle at the look of disgust marring Kagura's face. Some minutes later all the guest were busy devouring the loads of food that was brought in with a steady line.

Kagome had chosen a chicken soup and to her irritation was watch closely the whole time by Kagura. Then suddenly she heard something with her wolf senses, soldiers were coming here and they weren't the man that served the pope.

Kagome's eyes shot to Kagura and she saw the wicked smile in her eyes placing the soup down she leaned over to Shippo. "Shippo go to the pope as fast as you can and tell him I said that soldiers are coming, go know." Kagome urged the boy on and watched him go, in the mean time her reaction time was getting slower and fright started to choke her.

With a dream like state she watched Shippo reach Sesshoumaru and talk to him, Sesshoumaru stood up and said something to one of the guards behind him. In seconds the guards of the the pope were warned.

When Kagome felt Kagura move over her she took her last strength and took of, her speed was that of a snail but she kept going. She heard a shrill laugh coming from Kagura and Kagome was strengthened in her idea to get away.

She reached a dark hall and she could faintly smell the outside , she was almost there. Just when she could see a glimmer of the night sky she heard something snap and the next moment she run into iron bars.

Surprises Kagome took a step back and watched the sudden barrier, then with a burst of panic she turned around only to see that her way was cut of both ways, she was trapped and panic almost overtook her when she recognized the shadowy figure coming at her.

Naraku laughed a victories dark laugh and Kagome shivered. "Well little niece it seems you're at my mercy once again." Kagome crinched and hurled her self in the bars the next moment not minding the pain it brought. She would gladly walked through an inferno if it meant getting away from Naraku.

"Don't bother Kagome this cage is specially designed for you. Be a good girl and I won't hurt you much." Said Naraku his voice cool, always a sign of a coming outburst. Things weren't looking good.

And on top of that Kagome could hear shouts coming from the diner room, people were fighting in there Kagome hoped Shippo had found a good place to hide. Naraku noticed her distraction.

"Ah you knew, its really thanks to that Bassilius that I'm able to get you in my hands again.. Well him and Lady Kagura." Kagome sunk on the ground feeling miserable, the poison that had been in her food was making her stomach turn over and she was getting weaker by the moment.

A/n: NEXT CHAPTER KAGOME MEETS KOUGA!!!!! I'm going to go evil review or no next chapter. ::Dun dun dun::. And I think you all want to read about Kouga meeting Kagome.

Response to reviewers:

Silver Wolf Of Cosmos: Well next chapter the long awaited meeting will happen. ::does happy dance::

Lyn: Well two updates and both on stories you're reading, kick back and let me entertain you. ::winks::

Moonlight: Well like you mentioned I follow the book very closely, so there will either be Inu characters or original charters in the story, no making up this time. Hope you keep enjoying my slightly changed version of the Silver Wolf.

Witchyinuyashagurl1: Well don't go applauding just yet for those spelling probes are far from gone, but I think I get the message over even with some faults. P

Ahanchan: Yes I Know but for what its worth, she isn't only thinking of her self but for her little daughter to, Inu yasha's uncovering will sign her death as well as Kikyo's and Sesshoumaru's.

Voice: your reviews always bring a smile on my face. (Keep it going I love it) and thanks for all those wonderful compliments. :: blushes and huggles Voice. Thank you:: hope to see you again next time.

TwiLiteVixen: Ooohh sounds great, but don't start without me I have some red hot poker sticks we can use to do some extra torture. :: hair flies around her head while eyes go red and smiled wickedly showing ivory fangs::

Shadowcat: it took some time but here was the new update, enjoy or rather I hope it was enjoyed.