How odd it was to think that her years of education had taught her all she needed to know about youkai.
Weak as a kitten.
Stubborn as a dog.
Or even a certain quote that she had heard from long ago.
A gentleman is simply a patient wolf.
She couldn't help but wonder about the legitimacy of the statement regarding the wolf and the gentleman. However, she could also not deny the fact that overall, the wolf prince had in fact been such a thing. Had he not rescued her on several occasions? Aided her group on their travels? Helped defeat Naraku? Defended her honor?
The miko turned feline didn't hesitate to stare suspiciously at the prince. Her senses noticed his nervousness mixed with hopefulness. While he may have resembled a gentleman—he was still very much a wolf.
A wolf that was up to something.
Gazing at the young leader of the eastern wolf tribe in curiosity, her feline instincts were drawn to the way that his high ponytail swayed as he paced around the den. Feeling her paws twitch in anticipation, she utilized her self-control to not attack.
If she could just bat at it.
The miko side of her rolled her eyes in annoyance at such a thought.
The feline side wanted nothing more than to pounce.
Redirecting her gaze, Kagome could not help but examine he savior. It had taken her a while, but she had finally gotten used to the scent of wolves. She wondered if it had been so much their scent or simply their power that had bothered her nose so. Even now, the scent of his raw strength made her nose twitch in irritation.
Then the wolf had turned around, causing yet another distraction.
Tail.
Her eyes lit up at the brown bushy wolf tail that was consistently in motion. Eyeing her target, the feline could not help but wiggle and shake her hindquarters in anticipation. Getting herself in position, she attempting to attain balance and advantage with a few more wiggles of her behind.
Pounce!
The Miko cringed.
The feline purred.
The yelp from her pray left the little kitten with grand satisfaction.
"Kagome!"
The tone held annoyance with a hint of laughter from the wolf prince as he attempted to pry off the predator from his tail. Letting out a chuckle, Koga placed the kitten back down on the pile of furs. Giving her a look of warning, his gaze all but informed her that he was aware of her swishing tail.
Oddly enough, the wolf seemed to be attempting to gather his thoughts—or perhaps his courage. Whatever his plan, it seemed to be iffy. Still, Kagome waited with mild annoyance for his plan to take action. Without warning, he turned to face her with determination, and a bit of guilt on his face.
"Don't say I didn't warn ya."
Before she could even attempt to inquire the meaning of his words, the young leader picked up the tiny feline and gave her a small kiss on the forehead. Looking back now, he had probably done it as a mere distraction. For, while the kitten's eyes widened in confusion and shock, the wolf put the rest of his plan in motion. It was at that moment that his attentions were redirected to her tiny neck.
Without so much as a warning, the wolf nipped at the feline.
