Well minna-san...here's the next chapter...I know it's been a looooonnnnngggg time since I last updated, but my muse abandoned me, and I'd rather wait for it to return, than focus on a speedy update that would completely lack any sort of imagination. It would have been low standard, and I don't write like that. I know that if I can't stomach a chapter, then I'm not about to cram it down you throats. I hope you appreciate my efforts in keeping to standard, and I thank you for your patience.
Summary- Kagome is a librarian that gets pulled into the world of darkness. Strange things begin to happen after she meets a vampire. Will her world have a storybook ending? Or will it end in tragedy?
Disclaimer- me no own...you no sue!
Recap-
"Wait Kagome! Don't kill him! I wanna do it!" Inuyasha crowed as his anger hit him full force. Kouga was just supposed to remain hidden until he needed assistance should things take a turn for the worse. He had disobeyed a direct order.
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"Wait! Inuyasha don't kill me!" Kouga crowed. "I couldn't help myself!" He tried to ignore the sting of the razor sharp sword held at his neck. He could feel his skin burning where it came in contact. The sword swayed not an inch despite the angle it was being held.
He took time to admire the beauty that held sway over his life at the moment. Her expressive orbs housed determination, anxiety, and a hint of mystery. The frequency of the passing of the emotions held him enspelled. He would gladly welcome death if it were to be by her sword.
Her slender, yet toned, arms held the sword at a difficult angle due to his towering height. She kept both hands on the hilt to be able to swiftly adjust her position should he try to make an escape.
All stood still in the clearing as if waiting for someone to make the first move. Nothing moved. The breeze was the only thing that dared defy the tension that had manifested. It played with the occupants' tresses. Ebony and auburn mixed and mingled together. Two contrasting hues of blue fought for dominance over the other.
"Feh! I told you to stay in the bushes. You can't watch my back if you're out here!" Inuyasha broke the silence. He stared at Kouga queerly, questioning his purpose. "Kagome," he continued in a softer tone, "you can put your sword away. He may be an idiot but he doesn't deserve such a quick end."
Kagome bowed her head and nodded quickly. She moved away from Kouga's imposing form and with slow accuracy, returned her katana to it's slender home. Her head remained bowed, but not in subservience. She was deeply pondering the events that had transpired moments ago.
'What the hell WAS that just now? It was like he was reading into my very soul! He could read my past, present and future. He knew what I did and didn't care! What's worse is that I couldn't tear my eyes away!' She though angrily. 'Get a hold of yourself girl.'
"I told you already! I couldn't help myself! She's so beautiful that I couldn't just stand by and watch you make an ass of yourself any more than you had already!" Kouga bellowed while taking a decisive step forward, hand wiping away the remnants of blood from where the razor blade sword had broken the skin. Unconsciously bringing himself beside Kagome, who was still deep in thought.
"Idiot! You'd fall for someone who could easily cut you to ribbons! Someone who is friends with my enemy!" Inuyasha ranted oblivious to the woman who was now behind Kouga.
"Shut up! I don't get on your case about YOUR woman! Don't get on my case about MINE!"
"I'm not his woman, and you said you trusted me." Kagome said with dangerous tones, though obviously no one was listening. Eventually she sighed to herself, which also went unnoticed, and resigned herself to just listening to the arguing pair.
"You forget yourself Kouga." His tone was deadly serious. Obviously the wolf had hit a sore spot with his last comment. "Kikyo may be a vampire, but she would never try to hurt me. And what's with you deciding that Kagome is yours?"
Kouga stood to his full height and puffed up his chest. "Because I declare formally that I intend to make her my mate." Inuyasha could do little more than stare at his long time friend. He'd never shown any interest in those of the feminine gender, and at one point feared him to be gay. But this was a VERY unexpected turn of events. Kagome just gapped at him. 'This was not where I was expecting this conversation to go...who the hell does this guy think he is!'
"I pray you're joking wolf. I belong to no one, and never will." Kagome declared monotone. She glared at him as if he were the reason for world plagues and natural disasters. He was paying attention this time, so she used it to her advantage. She took an imposing step forward, but he held his ground. What's worse is that he proceeded to gently ensnare both of her hands within his. 'Ok...that's not working.'
"Most beautiful maiden from the heavens, I would never dream of jesting in such a matter. I wish to make you my life mate. That is something taken VERY seriously by my race." He once again caught her eyes, and again, she couldn't turn away. That didn't mean she was rendered speechless though.
"Idiot, I don't even know you. What makes you think you have the right to claim me? Don't I have say in this matter?" She was racking her brain for a way out of this situation, but due to her lack of knowledge in werewolf tradition, she was at a loss. She tried to pry her hands out of his grasp, but he held firm.
"Angel, my name is Kouga, and I am the second in command of the New York Lycan coven. I am about three hundred years old. I like fishing, jogging, and mountain climbing. My eyes are blue, my hair is dark brown, and I am a werewolf. Will you be my mate?"
He smiled at her wolfishly after his little speech.
Kagome blinked once, then a second time. When she had gotten over her shock, she laughed. Almost harder than she had after the Sesshoumaru comment. When she had once again regained her composure, she looked back at Kouga.
"I do not accept your offer, now let me go." Kouga looked completely decimated after the turn down, but quickly recovered. Eyes set in determination.
Inuyasha looked back and forth during the exchange. He didn't know Kouga liked fishing, but decided to store that information away until later pondering. He was being ignored again, and he still had questions.
"There, she didn't accept your answer, so your claim has been made void until she agrees. Now back to the business at hand." He turned purposefully back to Kagome. Getting the hint she managed to pull her hands free and went to stand beside Inuyasha. Hurt crossed over Kouga's eyes once more, but faded quickly again.
"I guess I'll just have to wait until you realize that you are in love with me." Without missing a beat he followed his leader and Kagome until they were back in the center of the clearing. All three sat down Indian-style facing each other. Inuyasha stared at Kagome.
"Where were we?" He asked out loud, though the question was clearly aimed solely at himself. He rested his chin in his palm, in the classic thinking pose. His slightly clawed index finger lightly tapping his upper lip.
"I believe I had asked you about your past, though you don't really have to tell me." Kagome offered. It unnerved her how Kouga stared at her, as if waiting for her to give some information that would hint towards the meaning of life.
"Nonsense dearest! Inuyasha would be delighted to divulge any information that you would seek!" Kouga declared.
"Speak for yourself wimpy wolf." Inuyasha growled out. Kouga responded with an animalistic grin.
"Don't even try it," Inuyasha warned. Kouga huffed and crossed his arms over his chest. To Kagome he resembled a young child, and told him so.
"I will have you know that I am no child Kagome, and if you'd only allow me to show you; you'd agree as well." Kagome invented a new shade of red, as her face burned an inferno of embarrassment.
"That's quite all right Kouga. I'll take your word for it." Kagome stuttered. She wasn't used to such blatant come-ons.
"Yeah, besides, you wouldn't want Sesshoumaru ripping you a new one if you touch what is his." Inuyasha agreed.
"I already told you, I belong to no one, and never will. Where the hell do you guys come up with these crazy ideas anyway!" Kagome thought better of her statement, "Never mind, I don't want to know. This pow-wow has been great but I really must be going. You have all the answers you need right Inuyasha?" Inuyasha grunted a reply, though he wasn't paying attention to the question. Kagome sighed and turned to leave. 'Shower and food...shower and food...' the mantra gave a beat to her pace as she hurried home. It was a little past noon, judging by the position of the sun. 'Shower and food...shower and food...'
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Gomen ne gomen ne gomen ne, sumimasen!!! I hadn't expected to take this long with an update really I didn't!!! Please don't kill me...I also apologize for it's shortness, but I will try to give comfort by saying that at least the next chapter is heavily in the works as we speak! Review responses are below...gomen again!
KouseiJL- I know now how to spell Lycan, and was aware of the fact that it is short for lycanthrope, but call it a major long-term brain fart, or a symptom accredited to too much hair-dye, but that fact would completely flee my mind the moment I went to spell the word. But I now have a backup plan should that happen again...I have a post-it-note attached to my monitor! Gotta love the post-it! , thank you for reviewing.
inu.-sess.fan- There are actually two spellings for Kouga (koga) just like Kikyou (kikyo) and Inuyasha's sword. So depending on the form you wish to use, Kouga can have a (u) in it and still be correct. , thank you for reviewing.
I would also like to thank: AkuAkumu, Leodesirepassion, Archangel Rhapsody, sessomarouthevampire, GypsyGoddessDeva, sataness-ov-desire, Pupped in the Corner, Yue Long, BelleDayNight, rabsi-babsy, Angel of the Heavens, OMFG, Tigris. To everyone I couldn't get to, I love you all, and you still deserve mention. Thank you all for giving your love and support. .