Marriage Ceremony
The four wolf elders sat in the cave and looked at Kouga and Ayame who sat in front of them. Kouga had just asked their permission to take Ayame as his mate and combine the two packs.
"You understand Kouga that taking a mate means for life. You do understand that?" One of the elders said with raised eyebrows.
"Yes of course I understand that." Kouga said suppressing a small growl.
Ayame smirked at the comment.
"As alpha male you can not run off, leaving the packs with out a leader." Another elder pointed out.
Ayame's smirk grew into a grin, covering her mouth she suppressed a snicker.
"I am more than ready to take on this responsibility." Kouga said as he threw a small glare in Ayames direction.
"Is that what I am a responsibility. I'll have you know Kouga that I can take care of my..." Ayame burst out angrily.
"Ayame such an out burst is not necessary." The elders rebuked.
"I apologies." Ayame said softly.
"Ayame your grandfather wanted this union very much. You understand that your role in this is to think of the good it will bring your pack. Such an out burst like the one just shown will not be tolerated."
"Yes I understand that." Ayame said softly. Kouga glanced over at Ayame and gently took her hand in his and squeezed it. Yanking away Ayame just glared ahead.
"The ceremony will begin tomorrow." The elders announced as they padded out of the cave. Leaving Ayame to face Kouga on her own.
Ayame stood up and folded her arms. Letting out a sigh she glanced at Kouga.
"What is it Ayame just say it. It'll make you feel better." Kouga said sharply.
"Feel better? How can I feel better, when I am being forced into this... Dare I say it marriage?" Ayame said sharply as she turned around to face Kouga.
Kouga's head came up at the sharpness in her voice. Looking at her, he saw that her lip curled in disgust.
"Well you don't have a choice in the matter." Kouga said knowing fully well saying just that would push Ayame over the edge.
"Don't tell me that. I have the choice to do as I please." Ayame spat, her green eyes snapped in anger.
"It's to late now Ayame." Kouga retorted.
"No its not you can take your pack and leave. Leave me I can do this myself." Ayame pleaded as she grabbed Kouga arm and gently tugged on it with childish hope.
"Ayame stop it!" Kouga commanded grabbing her around the shoulders and shaking her. "I am thinking of what is best for my pack, and that is combining with yours. We can do this the hard way Ayame. Where I fight you for the right to become leader of the group or we can do it the way your grandfather wanted. I take you as my mate."
"Fight me for my pack than. Come on Kouga you want to be leader so bad than let's go." Ayame shouted angrily as she yanked away from Kougas grasp.
"Don't kid yourself Ayame. You can't possibly win against me." Kouga scoffed as he glanced over Ayame's battle stance.
"Are you calling me a weakling? I'm not weak!" Ayame cried as she threw herself at Kouga.
Catching her easily Kouga ran his hands playfully over her body as she beat his chest with her fists. Stopping suddenly Ayame gave way to tears. Her voice muffled against the fur of Kougas shoulder as she sobbed. Kouga tightened his hold on her and let her sob against him.
"Ayame it is going to be ok. It'll work out in the end, you'll see." Kouga said trying to comfort her.
Sniffing Ayame pulled away from him "I need to be alone today."
"I don't think that is a good idea Ayame.." Kouga began.
"Only t today I'll be with y y you the rest of my life!" Ayame stuttered angrily.
"Fine!" Kouga half shouted at her as he left the cave and headed for Ginta and Hakaku.
That woman she makes me so mad some times. First, she wants to attack me than she starts crying and than she is back to her smart bratty self again. What am I getting myself into? She is more trouble than necessary.
Because you love her.
Turning around suddenly Kouga faced Jass.
"You pop up every don't you?" Kouga said with a smile.
I am here to watch out for Ayame's interest.
"Your mistaken there Jass. I do not love her."
Jass just shrugged her shoulders and trotted off
"I don't!" Kouga shouted after Jass.
"Hey Kouga congratulations, we just heard the good news. Everyone is most pleased." Ginta said clapping Kouga on the back.
"Yeah the ceremony is tomorrow." Kouga said with a sigh.
"Are you excited?" Ginta asked.
"Yeah I'm over come with joy." Kouga said as he remembered the little scene Ayame had made.
"It is going to be ok Kouga." Ginta said reassuringly.
"I wouldn't be surprised if Ayame makes a break for it tomorrow morning before the ceremony." Kouga said trying to make a joke.
"Ayame may be stubborn but she has pride." Ginta said as the two head over to eat dinner.
The Day of the Wedding
Ayame was throwing furs and armor into a small bag.
Where do you think your going?
Jumping in surprise Ayame turned around. Jass was sitting at the mouth of the cave.
"I'm leaving; I don't have to go through with this." Ayame said stubbornly with a toss of her head.
Fine go take the cowards' way out. I only thought I had raised you better than that.
"I am not a coward!" Ayame seethed as she threw her bag down.
Than stop acting like a spoiled pup. You are women not a child anymore it is time to face your future.
Ayame looked at Jass. Silent tears of frustration ran down her face "I had hoped tttthat KKkouga would have left once he was better." Ayame stammered.
"Well you hoped wrong now didn't you." Kouga said from the cave entrance. He was dressed in he best black furs with a white sash tied around his waist. "Leave me with my future mate Jass." Kouga ordered.
Ayame held out a hand as if to stop Jass from leaving.
"Are you scared of being alone with me Ayame?" Kouga asked with a raised eyebrow as he walked over to her. "I see you have been busy this morning doing everything but getting ready for the ceremony."
"I." Ayame began.
"You were going to run weren't you? How far do you think you could have made it before I brought you back?" Kouga asked his voice had a hard tone to it.
"Kouga I don't… I don't love you Kouga." Ayame cried.
"It's not about love." Kouga said blinking in surprise.
"Yes it is Kouga. It has everything to do with love." Ayame argued.
"What are you talking about?" Kouga growled.
"I…love. I love Kiro!" Ayame said in a hurry.
Kouga just stared at her.
"Kouga, I love Kiro surely you knew." Ayame said again.
"I heard you the first time." Kouga shouted angrily.
Ayame stepped back in shock at Kougas sudden out burst. Turning around Kouga faced her eyes where angry. Ayame gasped in shock as he grabbed her arm in a painful vice.
"I told you not to become emotionally attached." Kouga said through his teeth.
"I can't help it." Ayame shot back.
"You better try and help it." Kouga growled into her face as he roughly shoved her against the caves wall.
"Don't you dare tell me what to do?" Ayame snarled back even though her arm was starting to go numb from his strong hold.
"You belong to me Ayame. I can tell you exactly what to do." Kouga said with a sneer.
"I don't belong to anyone." Ayame growled. Her arm and back were really starting to hurt.
"In a couple of minutes you belong to me, and I'll be damned if I let others snicker behind my back that my mate has a lover." Kouga said.
"Jealous Kouga? Now you know how it feels." Ayame said with a grin.
"Of a weakling like Kiro, never? Kiros' not fit to wipe your armor, let alone become alpha male of the tribe." Kouga said as he let go of her arm.
Rubbing her arm Ayame glared at Kouga.
"Now put that dress on and let's go." Kouga ordered as he pointed to her white fur dress on the bed.
"Fine but this is for my grandfather not you." Ayame spat.
Kouga just stood there and looked at her.
"You can go now." Ayame said.
"Not until your dressed and by my side."
"Fine then turn around." Ayame said waving her hand at him.
Kouga gave her a sneer before he turned his back on her. "I don't know why you bother with modesty. By tonight I'll have the right to look at you as much as I want."
Ayame finished tying up her dress and felt a shiver of horror ran down her spine as she thought of her wedding night. Turning around she accepted Kougas' arm and walked out of the cave. Cheers of joy ran out through the wolves and wolf demons that had come to watch the union. They walked up to the four elder wolves. Ayame felt her knees go weak, but Kouga kept her up.
"Put a smile on damn it." Kouga whispered to her angrily.
Ayame put on a smile as she glanced over her people. Looking at Kouga from the corner of her eye, she saw that he to had a smile on. Bowing stiffly the two than faced each other as the elder wolves began the ceremony.
"Do you Kouga take Ayame of the White Wolves to be your mate? Taking on the responsibility of keeping her and her tribe safe. Loving her and taking care of her now and for ever more?" The elder wolf asked.
Kouga stared into Ayames troubled green eyes. "I do." Kouga spoke loud and clearly for all to here.
"Do you Ayame take Kouga of the Black Wolves to be your mate? Allowing himself and his tribe to join with you. Loving him and taking care of his needs now and for ever more?"
Ayame looked at Kouga I can't do this I can't. Ayame thought opening her mouth she just gaped for a second before she stuttered out "I I I…do."
"I now pronounce you husband and wife mates for life." The elder said in a loud voice.
The packs cheers were deafening, but Ayame still heard Kougas whisper in her ear.
"You're finally mine." Kouga whispered in her ear.
His lips brushed against her ear and than slowly down to her neck. Ayame stiffened knowing what was coming next. Kouga wrapped an arm around her waste to keep her in place. His other hand pulled back her red hair from her neck. Ayame closed her eyes tightly as Kougas lips landed on her neck. His tongue tasted her soft skin. Ayame gripped Kougas shoulder tightly as his fangs sank into her neck, thus, marking her as his, for the rest of her life. The sharp pain lessened after a few seconds. Kouga had licked the love bite he had given her, tasting her blood. Stepping back Kouga looked into Ayames eyes before he bite his lip and kissed her. Ayame could taste Kougas blood as he kissed her. The deed was done there was no turning back they were mates for life. They had a taste for each other's blood and the bond between them would grow in time.
Turning around Kouga and Ayame faced their new life together.
Thank you so much for your reviews. No, it is not the end of the story though I need to wrap this story up soon. I do have a question for you people that have been reviewing do you want Ayame to fall in love with Kouga? Or do you want something to happen so the two split up and Ayame is able to be with Kiro? It is up to you people so tell me please so I can write the ending.
