Warnings: My friends are reading this over my shoulder, so i don't know what could happen. Don't worry they don't bite at least i don't think they do...
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Chapter five - Kouga
It took Shadow three days to make it to the mountains, of course in her opinion it was worth every minute. She knew where the waterfall was and was enjoying the idea of bumping into Kouga. Shadow hadn't forgotten about the harpies but with the death of their leader they most like had flown the coup. She could almost see the dead wolves and harpies spread along the path. She could almost feel the urgency in the air the battle had brought. She wondered briefly if Kagome recognized this place, but Shadow soon removed the thought from her head. After all she had other things to begin working on. She could hear the wolf's voices, they still didn't know of her presence. She was down wind, so the wolves wouldn't know she was there until she made her presence known or someone came up from behind her. A thought flickered into her mind, one she hadn't counted on. In three nights there would be a new moon. "Inuyasha's weakness." She whispered to herself, she could feel the excitement of a battle coming. She then heard the voice she had been waiting for.
"Kagome!" Kouga's voice echoed from behind her, she could smell a slight hint of blood in the wind; he had been successful in the hunt. She allowed a soft smile on her lips as she turned to face the demon.
"Hello Kouga." Shadow said, her voice sweet and light.
"What are you doing here? And where's the mutt?" Kouga asked. The last part of the sentence was filled with rivalry. He walked up to her placing his hands on her shoulder. She could almost see his deepest desire.
"I came to see you." Shadow said, "I left him." Shadow said as she fought down the urge to hug him. His hands on her shoulders sent small shivers down her spine. His pure delight showed in his eyes.
"You have decided to become my mate?" He asked with an air of excitement.
"Yes, yes I have." Shadow replied her happiness showing.
"And what of the mutt?" Kouga asked a little confused at the sudden decision Kagome had made.
"Kill him." Shadow replied, a spark of anger settled into those words. She had a serious expression on her face. "For me?" She asked softly. She then pulled out the rest of the shards she held. "For you." She said as she slipped the necklace from around her neck into his hand. Which he had taken from her shoulder. His shock was clear, but his love for her clearer. He closed his hands around the offering and smiled.
"For you." He was a little to shocked to say anything more, he then stood proudly bringing Kagome's body next to his, "Kagome has become my mate!" A few cheers rose from the restless demons around them. His clan had grown back since the attack on Naraku's castle. Kouga smiled happily he had wanted to tear that flea bitten mutt apart for a long time. Shadow then whispered so only Kouga could hear.
"Kouga, I have one more request." Shadow said bushing slightly. Kouga looked down at her and smiled. "After we have dealt with Inuyasha, I wish to remove Naraku from the picture." Kouga seemed even happier at her words.
"Soon, we shall revenge our brothers death's!" Shadow smiled as the clan echoed with even more joy. Kouga then began walking towards the collected food lying on the ground. It was all fresh and still leaking blood. Shadow smiled softly, thinking how wonderfully her plan was working out. She didn't know if she really wanted Naraku out of the way, but it had pleased Kouga. Kouga craved a slab of meat for Shadow, holding it out to her. Shadow laughed,
"Kouga, I still have to cook it." Kouga smiled, he was too happy to allow anything to dull his mood. Shadow took it from his outstretched hand and walked over to a nice clearing, where only a few other demons where. She found wood without a problem and sets up a fire. She gave the food a few good turns and a quick blow of air. Once the fire became stronger she made a spit and slipped the meat onto it. She spun it slowly stopping every now and then to cut deep to check for blood. She was soon joined by Kouga who curled up around her, giving her just enough space to continue spinning. He was sitting behind her, his legs running beside hers. His arms where wrapped lightly around her waist. Kouga's head rested on her shoulder.
"Kagome?" He asked softly. She spun the meat one last time then removed it from the fire carefully.
"Yes?" She asked as she tested the heat coming of the warmed flesh. He didn't respond, instead he held her more tightly. She waited for the meat to cool then took a big bite out of the meat. Kouga groaned softly, as the smell of sweet meat filled the space around them. He had already eaten; in fact while she had been getting the fire started, the whole clan had eaten. Shadow looked up at the sky as she took another large bite. It had grown darker, the stars where already in the sky. She felt tried for the first time in three days. She then settled to eating smaller bites, but eating it faster. After she finished the meat chunk she felt even more tired. She leaned back against Kouga who had been half asleep. He opened his eyes enough to see Kagome in his arms, a smile spread across his lips, Kagome was his now. He stood up bringing her with him, and led her towards the waterfall. He half carried her, half dragged her. Shadow didn't mind much she was to tired and too happy to care. After they got under the waterfall, he led her to his sleeping area and waited for her to get settled. After shadow had found a comfortable spot on the dried grass he joined her. Cuddling up to her once more where they both fell asleep. Shadow was pulled from her dreams as Kouga stood up, she opened her eyes in time to see him shake himself then carfully move over her and into the cave. "Kouga?" She asked. Shadow was fully awake now and was curious to what Kouga was doing. A smile creep across his lips once more.
"Come." He said softly as he held out his hand. Shadow took it and allowed him to pull her up. She straightened her skirt, which until then she had forgotten about. He then swung her up into his arms and ran out of the cave. He ran up a steep path jumping every now and then. Once he reached the top he put Shadow down. Shadow took hold of his hand, which surprised him a little.
"It is a sign of affection." She told Kouga. He smiled even wider, and then his face began serious.
"The mutt and your friends are here." He said pointing towards a group of people in the sky. Shippo had transformed and so had Kilala. Inuyasha and Miroku where on top of Shippo and Sango was on Kilala. Shadow sighed, they had come early but that wasn't much of a problem. Shadow wondered if it was time to let Inuyasha and the rest of them know about her and Kouga.
"Do you have any plans?" She asked Kouga, wondering if he had anything up his sleeve.
"I am going to get rid of the mutt." Kouga said. He wasn't sure what he was going to do with the rest of them.
"I have a better idea." Shadow said, "Follow me." Kouga didn't fight as Shadow led him back down the cliff. He did however pick her back up and finish the trip to the ground for her. "Lets go back to Inuyasha's forest." She said. Kouga gave her a sideways look. "There's a well there that can take me back to where I came from, Inuyasha will follow me." Kouga didn't like that plan much, it meant she was leaving and was going to spend time with the mutt. Even after she had agreed to become his mate. Shadow could tell he wasn't too happy with these plans. "Can your clan delay them long enough for us to get away?" She asked as she leaned her body against his. She felt him take a deep breath.
"Yes." Kouga said. Shadow smiled and wrapped her arms around him. Kouga did likewise. Lowering his head and resting his cheek on her head. A wolf appeared a few moments latter bumping its head against Shadows leg, she released Kouga from her hold and turned towards the wolf. Kouga then bent down and scratched the wolf behind the ears. After another moment the wolf ran towards the rest of the clan to relay the message. He then stood up, picking Shadow off her feet and into his arms in the same motion. "Fang will tell the clan to hold them here long enough for us to get away." Kouga then took off; going at top speed he soon reached a forest by noon. Kouga placed her down so he could rest and so she could stretch. Shadow watched as he laid down on the forest floor, hidden from the sun. She then laid down beside him.
"Kouga?" She asked, loving the feel of his skin against hers. He responded with a wolfish grunt, "You won't be able to come with me, you know that don't you?" Again he gave her another grunt and pulled her closer to him. "I am your mate aren't I?" Kouga's eyes opened in surprise at her words. "So you don't have to worry about Inuyasha being alone with me." Shadow said as she wove her fingers into his hair. He didn't respond just watched her. "I want to be with you." Shadow said in a small tone, almost whispering to him. He brought her neck to his mouth and bit her gently. Making her his life mate.
Shadow woke up a few hours latter to find the sun lower in the sky, Kouga still slept peacefully next to her. She reached over him and under the bush to pull out her clothes. She slipped them on slowly so not to wake him up. She then stood up stretching her sore muscles. She then walked over to where a rock sat in the warm sun. She sat down and closed her eyes enjoying the way the sun warmed her up. She heard rustling of leaves in the distance and decided to see what was happening. She hid behind a tree and looked towards the clearing, Rin was talking to Jakin. Shadow smiled, she liked the little girl, but that toad deserved a lesson or two! Shadow waited for Sesshomaru to appear, but he didn't. So she listened to their conversation.
"Lord Sesshomaru said he would be right back!" Jakin said to the now worried looking Rin.
"But…" Rin said before being cut of by Jakin.
"He will be back." Shadow shook her head that toad's voice was getting on her nerves. She gave the clearing one more glance then stepped into it. Neither Rin nor Jakin seemed to notice.
"Hello." Shadow said, interrupting Rin's come back. They both jumped and turned around to see her. Jakin pulled out his staff and was about to hit the ground to activate it, but Shadow was faster. She grabbed the bow from her back and shot pure energy at the staff knocking it from Jakin's slimy hands. Shadow wasn't sure how the bow had stayed in place after all that had happened, but she didn't mind. The small pack she still had, carried a knife so if she needed to use more then just her powers, she could use the hard steel.
"Kagome?" Rin asked. Shadow thought she looked a little older how much older Shadow couldn't tell.
"Yes and no." Shadow replied watching Jakin carefully. Rin looked nervous and Jakin had a strange expression on his face. Shadow almost wanted to say Boo, just to see their reactions. "I really have no reason to be talking to you, I was just wondering if you could tell me the location of Naraku's new castle?" Shadow knew that Naraku had another one somewhere, she also knew that's where he kept his servants hearts. Rin sighed.
"Lord Sesshomaru!" Shadow turned towards him.
"Good evening Sesshomaru." Shadow said watching him carefully.
"Kagome?" He asked, his voice cold. His hand rose to his sword.
"Yes and no. Before you ask, Inuyasha is not here. He is probably looking for me, but I am not looking for him." She took out the dagger that had been hidden in the small bag and began tossing it and catching it. She knew Jakin was trying to sneak over to his staff. "I think sending Rin away would be a good idea." Shadow said, catching the blade then tossing it back up into the air. Sesshomaru then looked at Rin.
"Leave." He said, his voice almost soft. Rin gave Shadow one more glance then walked away. Leaving Shadow with Sesshomaru and Jakin. Jakin reached the staff and was about to use it again, Shadow turned her back on Sesshomaru and in the same motion she let the dagger fly. It hit Jakin in the head; she had put some power into the dagger so when his body hit the ground she knew he wouldn't be getting up, unless of course Sesshomaru used his sword. ((Sorry about that, but I just had to get rid of that toad!))
"I did warn him." She told Sesshomaru as she turned to face him again. Sesshomaru had a look of concentration on his face. She wasn't sure what he was thinking about and she really didn't care. "I want to know where Naraku's castle is." Shadow said. Sesshomaru looked her in the eyes.
"And why should I help you?"
"Because with me out of the way, Inuyasha can't use his blade." Shadow knew that Sesshomaru didn't want to fight his brother when he couldn't fight back. Rin's voice answered the question from somewhere in the forest.
"A day from here, walk towards the sun." Rin's response left the clearing silent. Shadow then turned away from them and walked back towards the direction Kouga was. She saw him, still sleeping peacefully. She bent down and nudged him softly.
"Kouga, there's somewhere we need to go." Shadow said into his ear. Kouga opened his eyes and looked at Shadow a smile on his lips once more.
"Lets go." Kouga said as he stood up, he wrapped his arms around her once more and gave her a soft kiss on lips. Shadow giggled softly, she had taught him to kiss and he unlike the wolf part of him liked it.
So how did you like this chapter, not much happened, but I wanted to build Shadows and Kouga's relationship before more things happen. Thank you again for reviewing and or reading my fanfic. I hope you enjoyed this little story so far!