! I was watching a YouTube video called "Saddest moments in Inuyasha" and it included a scene from the final act (I haven't seen this yet), but I don't mind spoilers or whatever. Kikyo was dying, and Kagome was all sad (?) and Inuyasha wanted a moment alone with her. He kissed her I swear I was so mad (if you don't know, InuKag is cannon) but when the screen showed the rest of the group crying, Koga was just sitting next to Kagome like "? ok" and it made me laugh so hard.

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Kstewdeux: Inuyasha is known for coming to his senses in the nick of time. :) I can't guarantee that it will work out this time.

Kagome's P.O.V.

About a week had passed since I went with Koga. Even though there wasn't much action, I felt happy, and comfortable. Koga usually went out to hunt with Ginta and Hakkaku, while I stayed in the den. I'd help collect herbs for medicine and I would take care of the injured. It wasn't like all the fighting I was used to, but I felt like I had more of an active role than just being a jewel sensor. They actually needed me. I had a lot of spare time, so I used it to practice my archery. I had gotten really good. Some of the tribe members taught me some self-defense as well. Once we finally get out and start looking for jewel shards, I'll be able to help some in combat and I won't be useless.

I had a lot of potential, but Inuyasha never realized that since he never let me do anything. Ugh. I don't want to think about him right now. Once I located a jewel shard, he'd force me to stand there like I was useless. During that last argument we had, he said I always got in the way and that he was tired of rescuing me all of the time. If he taught me some self-defense or something, maybe I wouldn't have gotten kidnapped… But then I wouldn't have met Koga.

I blushed at that thought, helping an injured wolf demon drink some herbal tea. Koga and I had gotten really close, which I was glad about. Unlike Inuyasha, Koga wasn't switching back and forth between me and some other girl. I was the only one he was giving his attention to. It made me happy knowing that I wasn't a replacement anymore.

… I'll come clean, knowing that made me a little more… Open to being with Koga. So much so that the sweet things he says and the flowers were getting to me a bit. I found myself getting more and more flustered every time. Every time he looked at me, every time he smiled at me…

I shook my head. Get a hold of yourself, Kagome! The person I was helping noticed my strange behavior.

"Are you okay, Lady Kagome?" He asked after taking a sip of the tea. I nodded.

Before I let myself develop feelings for Koga, I needed to get rid of the love I have for Inuyasha. I would hate to make Koga feel like a replacement. He deserves much better than that. Right now… I feel like if Inuyasha told me he didn't have feelings for Kikyo anymore, I would go running back to him. I'm mature enough to admit that.

When Inuyasha and I separated, it was so tempting to tell him that I was still willing to stay with him, but I didn't. I wanted to, but I had to be strong for myself. Once I can be strong for Koga and give him my everything, I would be willing to stay with him.

I need to help Shippo escape from here so he can go get Inuyasha and the others… But how?... I noticed Shippo was gone. I looked around for him. "Shippo?" I then saw Koga walk next to me, gasping a bit.

"Stand up," He said. I noticed his voice sounded… Weird. I couldn't explain it. I quickly noticed that Shippo had shapeshifted into Koga. He looked just like him. I was quietly judging him. "Please, Kagome, don't make it look obvious…" He said, looking around. I went along with it. He grabbed me by my arm like Koga would, leading me outside.

"Koga, where are you going with the human?" A wolf demon asked.

Shippo turned around, still disguised. "The woman needs some fresh air. This place stinks, and I don't think it's because of the wolves." I was amazed. He got Koga's cocky attitude down perfectly! They didn't suspect a thing.

"Hey, Ginta, Hakkaku," The same wolf demon called. "You go watch Koga's back for him."

"What are you talking about?" A wolf demon with grey hair asked. "Ginta and Hakkaku already left with Koga for guard duty an hour ago."

"What? Then who the hell was that?" Everyone looked as us suspiciously as we got closer to the waterfall. A few hungry looking wolves came up to us, looking at Shippo. I could see the fear in his eyes. I then remembered that Koga had a wolf's tail. I glanced at Shippo's bushy fox tail. Uh oh…

A wolf bit Shippo's tail and he yelped, the transformation reversing.

"You little thief!" The wolf demons readied their weapons. "Tryin' to fool us, huh?" I tried to figure something out. We would be killed if I didn't think fast. I quickly grabbed a spear.

"Hurry, Shippo!" He stood there in horror so I grabbed his hand, running through the waterfall and along the side of the mountain. Maybe I could outrun them. We ran but our escape was brought to a screeching halt once we encountered a cliff.

"We're trapped now, Kagome!" Shippo cried, looking over the edge. I thought to find a different path but the tribe was already surrounding us. Koga had given them orders not to hurt me, but I still had to get Shippo to find the others. I then remembered something. Shippo can transform into a floating pink ball.

"You can expand your body and fly, right?" I glanced at him as I held my spear in self-defense.

"Yes, but I can't fly with you, Kagome." That was good enough for me. I grabbed his arm, flinging him out over the cliff as he yelled.

"You're not getting away!" A wolf demon with amazing aim sent a chain after Shippo. It would surely get him if I didn't do anything. Instinctively, I stabbed my spear into the chain, causing it to lose momentum and flail off to the side. Shippo transformed into his blob.

"Shippo, go find Inuyasha! Quick!" I yelled out to him.

"Conniving wench!" The wolf demon that threw the chain looked at me angrily. "I'll devour you alive!" He took a step towards me. In the blink of an eye, a dead boar flew up and landed on him, knocking the wind out of his lungs.

"Who… Who did that?" One of the tribe members said. We all looked in the direction where the boar came from before seeing Koga, Ginta, and Hakkaku looking down at us on a ledge.

"Hey, what did I say about eating her?" Koga asked, authority in his voice. "I warned you." One of the members tried to help the injured one up.

"Koga?" He said with disbelief. I can't believe he would kill a member of his own pack just for me…

"Koga, the little guy is flyin'," Ginta said, pointing to Shippo. "He's over there."

The member with grey hair finally helped the injured one, his arm slung around his shoulders. "Koga, let me go after him. It's the least I could do for letting him escape."

The hurt one looked scared. "I don't wanna die, please…"

"Hm…" Koga placed a hand on his chin, looking down at me as he mused out loud. "She risked her life to save her friend. She's loyal." He jumped down from the ledge, landing in front of me.

"H-Huh?" I stepped back in surprise.

He put his hands on his hips, smirking cockily. "I'm gonna make you my woman." … Excuse me? I looked at him with a dumbfounded expression.

"Koga," one of the members whispered, "I thought you were gonna eat her when you're done, not marry her!"

"You don't want her, she's a human!" Another one said. I hated how they were talking about me like I was just a material thing.

"Idiots!" Koga looked at them over his shoulder. "The birds of paradise aren't the only ones with a shard, you know. With her ability, we'll be able to gather all the sacred jewel shards in the region!"

"That would make us incredibly powerful," the first one thought out loud.

"Our pack would be unstoppable!" The other one exclaimed.

"That's the idea, yeah. She's much more important than some female demon." Koga said, getting closer to me. I didn't notice because I was staring at his face. He was really handsome, and his scent was intoxicating. He looked at me. "Your name is Kagome, right?" I… Wow. I don't think I've ever told him my name. He must have heard it from my friends… I remember when Inuyasha and I first met. He didn't call me by my name after we had known each other for a week. He'd always say 'hey stupid' or he'd call me Kikyo.

"Uh…" I stepped back, not really knowing that to say. He placed his hand on the small of my back and I blushed instantly. My heart was pounding in my chest. He brought me closer to him. I was stunned. I've never had a man claim me so openly.

"Wolves mate for life, so you're mine now," He smirked conceitedly, looking into my eyes. Like he knew that he was the best any woman could ask for. I hate to admit it, but I was down for—"Got that?" Pardon me? I don't take orders from anyone, especially from someone I just met.

I was love-struck for a second there but I came to my senses. "I don't belong to anyone!" I said, wriggling out of his grasp. "Get your hands off of me!" I struck him hard, with all of my might. I didn't see it, but I could feel his head turn with the force I used. I opened my eyes, looking up. The whole tribe looked flabbergasted, their eyes full of dread. Koga looked shocked as well, like he couldn't believe that I just slapped him.

"That chick just slapped Koga!" A tribe member yelled.

"Honeymoon's over." Ginta mumbled. "She's dead now." They all stepped away, knowing what Koga was like when he was mad. Maybe I shouldn't have done that. Would he really kill me?

Koga looked at me before placing his hand on his chin, thinking.

"I'm not some slave at the auction, you can't just put in a bid and claim me as your property…." I said, still blushing. "Besides, I'm not available. I'm kinda seeing a guy." I said, thinking about Inuyasha. But… He still has feelings for Kikyo… "Sort of…" I looked down.

"You're… taken?" Koga's said, one of his cheeks red from the slap and the other one from his blush. "Don't tell me you're with that dog-eared mutt Inutrasha."

I felt like I had to defend him. "His name isn't Inutrasha, so don't insult him!" I averted my gaze so Koga wouldn't be able to see that I was lying. "He's brave, courageous, really good hearted when he's not being a jerk, and he's got a great name so say it right! Inuyasha!" Koga could obviously tell that I was lying.

His expression looked like he wasn't convinced. "Hmph, I don't see what you like about him." Ugh, Kagome, what are you saying? Inuyasha's in love with Kikyo… "I don't care. Next time I'll put a spear through his heart and feed him to my wolves." Huh? Koga picked up the heavy boar he threw, slinging it over his shoulder. He looked back at me with triumph. "Then he won't be much of a competition anymore, just a pile of old bones." He looked into my eyes as I stared into his with awe. I was… flattered. Wooed. My heart beat wildly in my chest. Was it out of fear?

Excitement?

…

There was a spark between us.

I'm so sorry! I don't want to make this chapter too long, so I'm cutting it off here. I told myself "go ahead and write the flashback it'll only be like 400 words lol" but my fingers and my muse lied to me. But there will be action and Inuyasha and Co. next chapter I promise so we can get this story rolling! Please, review! Keeps me motivated.

See you next time!