Hello everyone I'm back with another Chapter of Inu-Yasha & Kagome a lover's tale. But before I start the next chapter there are a few things I like to address. First off I just read the funniest little side story about Inuyasha and Yu Yu Hakusho and the schedule change on Cartoon Network. It was great I encourage everyone to read it. It's called The Rebellion. It can be found by searching InuYasha and The Rebellion Or Story ID: 1190955 The Author is FluffyWolfy, Please read it's really good in a weird sort of way.

Thanks to everyone who helped me through my writer's block and gave some pretty good ideas on how the story should go. Yet one thing that stood out from everyone was they wanted more action and lemon. So always willing to please and knowing I was going to add it anyway () I'm finally continuing the story and over my block, for now.

On another note, I would like to thank everyone who reviewed the story thus far and took a peak at the sequel Sneak Peak. Please keep the reviews coming and let me know some ideas that you might have. I'm coming to a point in the story where I have two possible things that could happen. Yet I will need your ideas as to what should happen. Still the story will have the ending I have in mind for it. When that time comes I will ask for your opinion before continuing the story, so please keep up with the story and let me know what you think. Until then enjoy and review

Chapter 8: The Beast unleashed; the appearance of the Kitsune

He ran through the trees, destroying all in his path. Nothing could stop him; he wanted destruction, complete and total. Yet something was holding him back. No one was there; nothing and no one was as strong as he was. He proven that by taking the rest of his brothers arm. Why did he hold back from all the villages he passed and could have destroyed?

Something deep inside of him was trying to reach him, yet he did not want it to. He held a private battle within himself. Going further into the forest, still not really noticing his surroundings. Then a smell reached him, somewhat altered from what he knew. He wasn't sure if it was what he thought it to be. Deciding to be more cautious he advanced closer to where the scent came from.

He was running through a charred field, flowers dying amongst the flames. The smell of burning flesh around him, something that he wanted to never know again. He ran for his life, thinking he could get away, yet he was caught again by the stronger youkai. Yet he knew that at least he left a trail for them, how long it would last he did not know.

Now awake in a darkened room, hands bound in chains, unable to use his powers, he really began to worry. At least having his youkai senses and eyes allowed him to know no one was in the room with him. So he softly wept, thinking of his parents and his adopted ones. Hoping he would not die as his parents had done, and would be found by his adopted ones. He weeped as long as he could, tears silently flowing down his face. Then he caught the scent of bones and clay, there was only one person with that smell, and they were coming his way. He quickly tried to move his arms to his face, not working; he ducked his head into his shoulder to remove the tears.

She was almost to him now; he had to think quickly if he was to escape again. Yet he felt this time it would not happen and they would not be so careless as before. So he would wait for Inuyasha to come for him. He knew he would come regardless if he wanted to or not. Kagome would make sure he came for him, besides she cared about him a lot.

"So my dear how do you like the place? This will be our home where you will rule over the other females in the pack. What do you think?" he asked her grinning widely. Finally happy that his chosen mate had finally come to her senses and left behind the dog bastard and chose him. He waited anxiously for her reaction, he was ready to mate, but he knew she still needed some time. Also her talk about strength disturbed him a little, his mate had changed since when he first met her.

"Well Kouga dear it is ok for now, but we will need to make some changes IF I stay here." She pointed out to him, still reminding him, of her spoken threat of leaving him if he was too weak. She played on this factor with him, knowing that she could manipulate him in to almost anything.

Now he was really worried about this change in her, did Inuyasha do this to her? Well whatever he had done he would change it. She would become his mate totally, and he would erase all memories of the dog turd. "Kagome, do you love me?" he asked her waiting for her reaction.

She looked down at the floor and began to think, then looked up into his face with the most convincing look she could get. "Well Kouga I don't know if I can love a weak man but I will try." She felt disgusted with those words, but to get to Inuyasha she would do anything. She suddenly felt strong arms engulf her in a tight embrace. Feeling his breathe in her hair. Oh if she could only get away soon, his touch repulsed her so much. It took all the effort she had not to flinch and gag.

He raced amongst the trees getting closer to his destination, knowing that what he was looking for was there. The smell was filling his senses; he was almost lost in the smell. If he was right he would capture his prize before anyone could be the wiser. He moved through the treetops, watching and sniffing, making sure he was not detected.

There hidden amongst the cliff side, with the tall trees to block there even was an entrance was a small cave. This was were the scent originated from and got stronger as he approached. He knew who it was automatically there was no mistake in it. Yet he knew that this place was guarded and would be hard for him to enter into it. So he placed himself amongst the trees hiding amongst the foliage. Waiting for the signs that would be his queue to enter and start leaving a path of destruction in his wake.

For some reason he knew it was nighttime, and the torture he had endured earlier left him feeling weak and drained. His young body couldn't take much more of her games. Shippou wanted to cry again, but knew that he had to make a move. He would not last another one of her playful games at this rate. Just the thought of what she did sickened him more and made him a little more afraid that no one would come to his aid.

With that thought he knew he had to find a way out again, maybe thus time since SesshoMaru was not around to capture him thus far, he could escape. Last time with the Great Demon Lord smirking at his failed attempts, made him nervous yet angry. Still so far he had not seen, heard nor smelled the Lord of the Western Lands. He began to sniff the air some more, and then a scent hit him, which was not there before. He sniffed some more, then the he realized who it was. Yet did he know he was there, did he come to rescue him. His hopes soared at the thought. If he was to escape he needed a plan and one very quick, before he lost his chance.

She awoke to the darkened room; the fire seemed to have died some time ago, leaving the room with no visible signs of inhabitants. Yet she knew he was there somewhere and possibly watching her. She moved to her left where the fire was before she fell asleep, feeling with her hands, finally coming across the circle of rocks. Then reaching into the pocket of her robe, she remembered the matches she tucked there the day before. Which she used to start the fire earlier. Still Kouga had not given her any other clothes as she asked him too earlier. Telling her he would take her out tomorrow for the proper attire. Hopefully she would find a way to leave him tomorrow or at least learn her surroundings.

As she got the fire started she looked around her waiting to see his face pop out of a shadow. Then she realized she was totally alone in the room. Looking to the curtain at the doorway, she could see figures lying on the ground to the entrance. She moved closer to the doorway and peeked out. There was his pack sleeping the guards to the outer entrance slumped against the opening. Still there was no sign of Kouga, she wasn't sure if this was a trap or not, but it was so far her only chance. She advanced through the room coming closer to the opening. He movements were quiet and slow, but still if any were awake watching her, she would appear as if she was going to take a stroll or look for Kouga. She made it passed the guards without a sound, then moved out into the night. The moon was almost full, she figured in about another day it would be. She looked around her to get a feel for her location, and then she realized that Kouga had brought her to the den his pack occupied. She smiled to herself then, knowing that Kouga really was stupid, he must really think she was going to stay with him. Yet she relied on that stupidity to make her escape from Kikyo. Maybe he was off to see his mistress and give report on their cohabitation. No matter to her, she knew where she was as she descended the mountain, following the path she knew well, heading for Kaede's village. She would start there to look for them and Inuyasha. If she was right he could eventually come there. If not at least she would hear a rumor of where the group was.

Above the tree tops overlooking the path sat a lone youkai, grinning happily to himself. She would lead him to Inuyasha and then he would exact his revenge. He could feel sickening feeling that overcame her when she thought about that wolf. Well she did not have to worry about him anymore. After he sliced him some miles away, he knew that he would not be a bother anymore. He followed her at a distance to not be detected by her, even though she was human, he knew she was more than just a miko. There was something more about her that he felt; if unleashed she could destroy them all. So he would watch and wait. Then he would exact his revenge and then find out more about this woman.

The place was in utter confusion, Kikyo steeped from her chambers, after be awaken from her drinking of souls. Something was wrong and she needed to know why. Servants raced around the place, taking up arms,and she knew someone was attacking. Yet her plan so far was working perfectly, the group was scattered and unware of were the others were. So who was attacking her and trying to defy her. She moved quickly to the sounds of battle. Then she heard the loud growl and the oath that followed. In that instance she knew it was Inuyasha, but he should be a wondering demon now, killing villagers for pleasure. Why was he here, something was wrong with her plan. Before she could reach the battleground, all became quiet except for the noises behind her. What just happened?

Shippou found his chance as soon as the guards came to torment him. She acted as if he was still asleep, the exhaustion from the torture still overtaking him. When they entered his cell and unlocked his chains to kick him around, he stilled pretended taking the awful pain. Then he gathered his magic and attacked them. Blinding them in the light, he made his way into the corridor and found a small window, this was his chance to alert the help he hoped would come. He gathered his magic once more, making a ball in one hand, reaching out the window he sent it up like a flare. This alerting he soon to be help to his plight.

Inuyasha was sitting amongst the trees timing the guards that finally came out that night. When out of the corner of his eyes he saw a blue ball come from the rock, then shot into the air and exploding. He knew it was the kitsune and that was his signal. Knowing deep within him he had to save the brat, he raced to the cliff, surprising the guards. His claws extended he came down above them slicing them into pieces. Then racing into the dark corridor going further in following the scent of the kitsune, he destroyed attacking youkai. He finally found the kit not far from where he launched his signal, being attacked by several youkai. He rushed in attacking them with his claws.

He grabbed Shippou, while the kitsune clung himself to his back, and began to make his way back out, before he could reach the exit, there was a toad youkai, that looked like Jaken. When he spoke and pulled out his staff of heads, then they knew it was him. He sent fire from the staff at Inuyasha, which he dodged with a leap into the air. Jaken knowing this followed his movement with the staff still sending the flames. Inuyasha jumped from the walls and ledges, dodging him at every turn. Yet on his last leap he was too slow and reached a slight burn to his left hand for this. Now infuriated again and his youkai blood racing, he proceeded to curse Jaken and attack. Finally knocking Jaken to the ground, he caught Kikyo's scent coming closer now. With a blurred movement, Jaken lay motionless on the ground and Inuyasha made haste.

Some distance away he sat Shippou down who had fallen asleep. He sat there and stared at the boy, that Kagome and himself had taken in as their own. Then in the breeze he caught the smell. It was faint but it was there…Kagome.