DISAGREEMENTS
The light of the morning sun warmed Ayame's bare shoulders. Blinking Ayame tried to still the dizziness of her head. What happened last night she thought as she struggled to find her bearings and get out of bed? However, something was holding her down. Glancing down she noticed a nicely toned arm draped across her waste. Blushing fiercely, she noticed she was naked and that Kouga was sleeping next to her. Kouga muttered something in his sleep and then tightened his arm around her as he buried his face in her red hair and seemed to relax back into slumber. Ok just relax and try to remember what happened last night. Ayame thought to herself.
Ayame remembered drinking a lot of wine trying to calm her nerves. Then she was laughing… with oh the wolf gods help me… with Kiro. We both must have been drunk. I would never flirt with Kiro in front of Kouga. Why can't I remember? Angry eyes and a harsh whisper in her ear and a vice like grip on her arms and then she was spinning. Closing her eyes Ayame's face turned even redder. She remembered, she remembered everything and the thing was she enjoyed every minuet of it. The feel of Kougas hands on her body the feel of his lips touching her body. His breath mingled with her as they kissed. The strong feeling of his arms around her as they slept after their lovemaking.
Tears sprang to her eyes. I am so confused. I should have fought him. Instead, I let him take me. Kiros face swam in front of her vision. A feeling of betraying Kiro knotted her stomach. Ayame jumped in surprise as she felt Kouga kiss the back of her neck. Hastily she wiped the tears from her eyes.
"What's wrong Ayame?" Kouga asked in concern. His voice still heavy with sleep.
"Nothing." Ayame whispered.
"Did I hurt you last night?" Kouga asked as a frown went on his face.
"No…no you were very gently." Ayame said her voice trembling slightly as she felt his hand on her hair.
"Ok then, what's wrong?" Kouga asked as he sat up and pulled Ayame into his embrace.
"Kouga can I be honest with you?" Ayame asked softly.
"Of coarse you can." Kouga said.
"I feel like I betrayed someone." Ayame began.
"And who might that be?" Kouga asked playfully as he kissed the top of her head.
"Kiro." Ayame said. Abruptly Kouga let Ayame go.
"It is always about him isn't it? You cannot leave him alone. Not last night either, the night when it was supposed to be just about you and me. By right I should banish him from this pack." Kouga said angrily as he got up and began getting dressed.
Ayame's face went bright red as she glanced away from Kouga's naked body. "No please don't do that Kouga." Ayame begged as she tried to get dressed with the fur blanket shielding her body.
"Having trouble Ayame? Do you want me to help?" Kouga chuckled as he watched Ayame struggle to get dressed with out showing any of her skin.
"NO! I mean no, I can do it myself." Ayame said quickly as she tied the last strap of her armor.
"Ayame I am not a mean person, but if I do catch you staring at Kiro, or doing anything unworthy of being my mate I just won't tolerate it." Kouga said with a soft trace of a growl in his throat.
"Don't worry my LORD. I would never do anything to embarrass you. But if such a restriction is set on me the same goes for you also." Ayame said angrily.
"Don't worry your pretty head Ayame, my eyes and heart will only yearn for you." Kouga said playfully catching her around the waist as he kissed her nose.
"Stop it." Ayame said pushing him away.
"Ok then lets go." Kouga said heading for the outside.
"Where are we going?"
"On our honeymoon."
"Honeymoon, that means…" Ayame began.
"Plenty of time alone." Kouga finished for her.
"Oh joy." Ayame said as she followed Kouga.
Unknown to Kouga and Ayame Kiro was standing there watching them run off.
"Where is Kouga taking Ayame?" Kiro asked Ginta.
"On her honeymoon." Ginta replied.
"Oh." Kiro said softly.
"You know Kiro you should really try to find yourself a mate." Ginta said.
"I can't promise to give anyone my love when Ayame will always have it." Kiro said sorrowfully as he set his head in his hands.
"You need to let her go Kiro. If you don't she'll never be happy." Ginta said sitting down next to Kiro.
"I can never have her now. I just cannot let her go. But I know I must." Kiro cried.
"It will get easier with time, you know it will. In the mean time Mist has had her eyes on you for a long time." Ginta said with a small grin.
"Mist, the healer of the black wolves? Yes, I guess I do remember her small hints. She is another one who has had a hard life." Kiro said running his hand through his sandy blond hair.
"She had an arranged marriage. As I recall they hated each other with a passion. It seemed to get better once they had their son. I do not need to remind you of the demons that destroyed half our pack. During the battle, Mist watched her husband die. It was truly hard on her." Ginta said.
"I guess I never realized how hard it really was for her. No wonder those two black wolves never leave her side." Kiro said looking into the distance.
"Hades and Zeus are actually Mist's Husbands. Before he died, he ordered them to stay with her always, which they have down. If you cannot give her your love, you can at least give her the comfort of companionship. I know for a fact that she is lonely." Ginta suggested.
"Ginta are you playing at match maker?" Kiro joked with a shaky smile.
"Yeah and doing a pretty poor job at it." Ginta answered with a smile.
The next day
Mist was sitting in the grass, eyes closed face raised to the warm sun. Zeus and Hades were not to far off. Sitting like two statues they lazily surveyed their surroundings.
A small growl came from Zeus throat. Judging from the sound of Zeus's growl the intruder was a male wolf demon. The smell of it had to be Kiro.
"Let him pass Zeus. Please no biting Hades." Mist spoke.
Your no fun anymore Mist. Hades whined softly.
There was a time when you allowed us to attack any male wolf that showed you any attention. Zeus yipped at her.
"Not this one. I like Kiro." Mist replied her eyes still closed as she soaked up the suns rays.
"Morning Zeus, Hades. How you guys doing." Kiro asked cheerfully.
Zeus and Hades just gave him a stone like stare.
"Ok…Well how are you Mist? I picked these flowers for you." Kiro announced happily, as he shoved a handful of ayames in her face. Flowers are good every woman likes flowers.
Taking them hesitantly, Mist stared at the blossoms.
"What's the matter? They are your favorite flowers, aren't they?" Kiro said with a small frown.
No you half breed those flowers are Ayame's favorite. Why not try giving them to her instead. Zeus snapped in the background.
"That's enough Zeus. They are lovely Kiro, but my favorite flower is a rose."
"Oh… well I'll remember that next time than. Sorry." Kiro said feebly.
"It's ok they are lovely." Mist said softly her eyes started to water slightly.
"I didn't mean to make you cry." Kiro said worriedly as he touched her shoulder.
You fool she is allergic to the ayame flower. Hades said with a growl as he leaped in front of Mist took the flowers and ran from them.
"Mist I could of killed you. You should have told me. I am sorry." Kiro said angrily.
"I won't die from the flower Kiro, it just makes my eyes itch that's all." Mist said soothingly.
"I am indeed a fool." Kiro said.
"Yeah you are." Mist agreed laughing slightly at Kiros shocked face. "But a very handsome fool."
"Well, let this fool make it up to you. Would you join me on a hunt tomorrow?"
"Why I would love to." Mist said with a soft smile.
With the date set, Kiro began his goal of getting to know Mist better.
On The Hunt
Mist and Kiro where in the forest waiting for the deer that Hades and Zeus were going to chase their way. Kiro was exceedingly bored and Mist was concentrating on looking for the deer.
"This is boring Mist. Why don't we play a game?" Kiro whispered in Mists ear.
Shivering from such close contact with Kiro Mist looked at Kiro. "We are on the hunt Kiro. You need to be quiet." Mist whispered back.
A few seconds went by before Kiro began again.
"I spy something black." Kiro whispered as he shifted on his stomach.
"What!" Mist asked in confusion.
"Didn't you ever play I spy." Kiro asked in shock as he faced her.
"No. When I hunt I usually do it in silence." Mist spoke back turning her face away with a slight blush on her cheeks. Kiro's lips were dangerously close to hers.
"Well did you find something black?" Kiro asked again.
"Kiro I am wearing black." Mist answered with a sigh, and a roll of her eyes.
"Man your good! Better than Ayame, it takes her for ever to guess." Kiro said with awe in his voice.
"I am not Ayame!" Mist raised her voice.
"Sorry." Kiro said sheepishly.
"And stop saying sorry Kiro." Mist said again her voice growing in pitch.
"Shh. You're scaring the deer away." Kiro said putting his finger to his lips.
The wolf gods help us. We can hear you miles from here. You scared all the deer away. Zeus said from behind them.
"Well Kiro can't keep his mouth shut." Mist said getting up from where she was lying.
"Hey don't blame me you raised your voice." Kiro said as he stared stupidly at her long black hair that was shining a deep blue in the sun. Gods she is pretty. Coming out of his daydream, he saw her walking away.
"Wait Mist. Wait I promise I will not talk next time. Sorry Mist, wait I take that back. Oh come on Mist," Kiro babbled on as he ran to catch up with her and the two black wolves.
Meanwhile
"This is very pretty Kouga. How did you find it?" Ayame said with awe as she stared at her surroundings.
The cave they had stayed in for a couple of nights over looked a small lake with a glistening waterfall. There was many fish in the water and the two had down a lot of fishing during those days. There were also many pathways to follow on midnight strolls.
"Actually it was my parents." Kouga replied as he watched the sun go down.
"Were your parents at the ceremony?" Ayame asked as she peered at Kouga from the corner of her eye.
"No…they died when I was seven." Kouga said softly.
Ayame watched his jaw muscle twitch and his brown eyes darken, not in anger, but in sorrow.
"I am sorry." Ayame said with a sigh.
"I had a good life Ayame. Gintas parents raised me. His mom was my dad's cousin." Kouga said as he glanced at Ayame. He smiled as he saw her look away from him.
"When we have kids Ayame, I want them to have both of use not one. I cannot remember my parents. I do not want that to happen to our children." Kouga spoke softly.
"If we have kids Kouga. If." Ayame replied.
"Oh we will have children Ayame. I'm sure we will." Kouga contradicted her with a laugh as he saw her face turn beet red.
"Oh stop making fun Kouga. I am serious. I don't think I want children in a loveless marriage." Ayame said. Nevertheless, as soon as she spoke those words she wished she could take them back. However, she could not help but give Kouga the last word.
"Then that is how you stand Ayame?" Kouga said with a growl.
"No… I mean… I'd like to wait…that is..." Ayame stuttered to say.
"You mean you don't want the children of a wolf demon you despise." Kouga spat at her.
"No Kouga that is not what I …oh never mind." Ayame said with a sigh of frustration.
"Maybe it's best we go back." Kouga said with anger.
"Fine. I don't care." Ayame spat back her green eyes alive with hurt and anger.
Kouga got up and stalked off. Why is it that everything I say comes out wrong? I vowed to try to make it work. He makes it so difficult. I meant I do not want a child yet, not when I love another. The only way is to say good-bye to Kiro when we get back. I need to let it go. At least try to get along with Kouga and not end every night with a fight.
Looking at the sky Ayame could see that tomorrow would be another day, but a hard one.
Ok I think I am going to take a different approach on this now. Wow it is really hard to wrap this story up. Again, I want your suggestions on who best deserves Ayame and maybe whom Mist should end up with I do not want her to be alone.
Thanks again for all the reviews! Really enjoy reading them!
