Blooming Lotus

Inu meets Okami

A/N Sorry for the wait I had sever writers block. Please forgive me I will try to update sooner.

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"Come on, we need to head over to his estate so he can be properly informed. Jaken wouldn't let me get a word in, that dumb Kappa." Hakkaku grumbled.

"You're right! Where is the car?" Kouga asked.

Just then Yorokobi pulled up and smiled. "Hey boys do you need a ride?"

Hakkaku nodded at her and ushered his alpha into the passenger side of the SUV. He and Ginta climbed in back and told her where to go. Kouga slumped down in his seat clearly in turmoil and not wanting to talk to his pack.

As she pull off heading toward the western lands she asked Ginta. "Why did Kouga take off like a bat out of hell? Why does Kagome being found have his beast in such a fit? Is there something I should know about?" She inquired of him.

"That's right you were just an infant when this all happened." He said after sharing a look with his friend and started to tell her the story. "You have heard stories of Kouga and Kagome, how he had claimed her as his intended, right?" to which she nodded as she turn on to the highway leading out of the city.

"Well when he did that she became pack, he swore to protect her and to insure her safety. She vanished after the defeat of the evil hanyou Naraku. He had planned on mating her after he was dealt with, however he never got the chance. So after some time he was forced the mate with Ayame, for the betterment of the pack and to unify us under a single leader head." Ginta relaid the story to her.

"He never wanted to mate her but full filled the obligation of pack alpha and produced heirs with her. After the birth and weaning the all 12 pups she left with another wolf from the southern tribe. She and Kouga knew they weren't the right fit for one another and he let her go to be with her soul mate with no hard feelings." Hakkaku pause after taking up the story from Ginta like they often did, completing one anothers thoughts. Ginta directed her to which exit to take, then he continued on with the story. " After Kagome vanished we heard and saw Lord Sesshomaru going on a rampage. We later heard for the monk that traveled with Inuyasha that his rampage was due to the lost of her. Kouga knew then that he wasn't the only one mourning her loss and through their mutual loss they became allies." Hakakku told her.

Ginta picked up where he ended. "Lord Sesshomaru was in a blood rage going after anyone associated with Naraku, which so happened to be Karasu mate Tsuneko and his heir Hidekazu. They were doing the dealings behind his back to further Karasu reign and reach in the world. After he calmed and some years later he told Kouga that they had helped bring back the band of seven and that Hidekazu had personally delivered Kagome to Mukotsu."

At that there was resounding growls by all the males in the car. Yorokobis' eyes widen, she had heard this story from her mother while she told some of the other females in the pack. Mukotsu had planned on taking her body by force, she shuddered at the feeling the thought brought on. She add her own ignited growl to the reverberate sound filling the car.

There was a tense silence in the car for a while, all were lost in thought before Hakakku directed her to turn off the highway. Kouga cleared his throat and began to tell the next part of the story, to everyone's surprise. "After his mate and heirs' death before finding out the reason Sesshomaru killed them. I had dealings with the Eastern Lord, he was trying to persuade me to join forces with him to wage a war with the west. In a veiled attempt to avenge his lost kin, I heard him out as it was the polite thing to do. I saw how deranged he had become, he had lost all sense of who he was, his mind was broken. I had refused politely stating that I was gaining the reigns after the combining of the packs and I was unable to assist him. While I was there I saw his plan to take down all that Sesshomaru possessed and cared for." A solemn look clouded his face as he was lost in the past. "I was too late to warn him of the danger for his ward. I didn't care much for him or the girl truth be told, but Kagome had cared for her like a little sister or a daughter. I guess that motivated me most to try to save someone she cared for." His voice thick with remorse. "If you scented her so easily then I have no doubt that Karasu already knows and is planning something."

They turned into a long driveway, when they came to a gate and a intercom they pressed the button and waited for it to be answered. When the voice answered Kouga leaned over her to speak into it.

"Listen toad it's Kouga Lord of the North. Here on urgent business for the Lord and Lady of the West open up NOW!" He growled out.

"L-l-lord Kouga?!" He squawked out. " Mi'lord is indisposed right now what is the nature of this urgent business?!" Jaken inquired.

"Karasu!" Was all that he said to which there was an audible gasp as the gates jumped and lurched open before them.

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Dreaming

Sesshomaru was walking through the dense foliage in search of prey to feed Rin. He was completely cloaked no one would be able to sense his presence, was following the herd of deer with a couple young bucks. They were heavy with fat for the coming winter they would be perfect for his small pack.

Heard heard the sound of trees crashing to the ground and someone perusing their prey. He thought nothing of it till the noise startled the deer he was tracking, they scattered. He quick stepped a few paces to the right to catch one of the thinner buck but it would suffice his needs.

He heard the yell and soon the whiff of blood . . . . . . . her blood. He growl before he knew what was happening he was flying through the forest to her, eyes red with blood lust. As he reached the battle he as Kagome with a three slashes on her upper left arm and a jaguar demon with an arrow in his shoulder. She just let loose the arrow a moment before he broke the clearing. He was in front of the jaguar in a second and his hand was through his chest gripping the other demons heart. He growled in his face watching the light of life extinguish from his foes eyes before removing his had and throwing the heart aside.

He turned to Kagome, assessing her injures other than her arm, there was bruises forming on both of her knees probably from falling. There was shock and relief flowing from her she began to sag, her strength leaving her in his presence. He felt pride swell within him to see his chosen take comfort in his presence and relied on him to protect her. He pulled her close to his chest inhaling her delicious yet calming scent he couldn't help the reaction the his body had to hers.

He ground his hips into hers and nuzzled her neck, rumbling low to comfort and excite her all at once. His hand drifted down to her luscious backside, she began to nuzzle his neck as well and . . .

Dreaming end

Sesshomaru hand pulled flush against him and she was being quite receptive of his prodding. His growling was carrying over from his dream, he was jolted awake by his mates slightly hard nibbling on his ear. Inhaling at the sharp sensation he still smelt her blood he was instant searching her body for the reason. As it turned out it was a slight scratch from her own claws on her left breast, her dipped his head to lap up the beaded blood upon her flesh. Invoking a deep moan from Kagome as the sight of him licking it as well as feeling it turned her on that much more. He pressed his hips against her naked core letting her know how pleased he was by her response.

Just as he was grinding against her, teasing her and him there was a knock on the door. He growl viciously at the interruption "Kami help whomever dares interrupt my rutting with me mate.'

"WHAT!" He growled coldly at the culprit.

Jaken gave a stuttering sqwalk, "Mi . . Mi' Lo . .rd. It's L-lo . .rd Kouga! He came with word of warning about Karasu!" He finished on a breathless whisper. After relaying his message he scurried off to prepare the lords study for the guests.

"We are not done here little Miko. I will have you body before the day is out." He sinfully murmured in her ear before placing a heated kiss on her lips.

He moved to pull away and dress but she had an other ideal. She nibbles his lips and wrapped her legs around him grinding into his hard cock. "Can't they wait a little longer, . . . . . my mate." Her half moan, half purred.

"Kagome. . . ." He groaned into her neck and was about to slam into her but he smelled the children. " Come we must dress the pups are coming." He pulled he up off the bed they quickly showered and dressed.

Waiting for them were Shippo and Chikara standing ready for any information that they were able to give them. Hana leaning on the wall to the right smiled at Kagome, she mentioned that there were four wolfs three of which were quite handsome. Kagomes' eyes sparkled with mischief. The two younger Inus were not allowed in the meeting, they would have to wait till after for the information.

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Kouga and his pack made it to the house and were ushered into the mansion by a lizard demon. They were taken to the study where they were to wait for Sesshomaru and Kagome.

They all sat on the various couches and chairs except for Kouga he stood near the windows. His whole aura was ripe with worry and concern for Kagome. The others remained quite while their alpha was so distraught, worried if they made a sound they might infuriate him beyond all measure.

The doors opened to admit Sesshomaru follow by Shippo, bringing up the rear was Kagome. The moment the door opened Kouga turned on a dime, he could not wait to catch the first glimpse of the woman he loved, in 500 years. Her scent washed over him first and he nearly purred. There was a loaded silence all the wolfs in the room were holding there breath. Kouga looked at her as though he was star struck, rooted to the spot.

Kagome walked into the room behind Shippo, she wanted to surprise the wolf with her new appearance. She lifted her eyes from the floor after taking a few steps into the room, pushing the door close behind her. She had the effect she was going for if the look on Kouga's face was anything to go by. His eyes were glued to her and his mouth was slightly agape.

After a few moments silence she giggled and teased Kouga a bit. "Jeeze you act like you haven't seen me in centuries. For a male that claimed I was his woman for four years. You would think I would at least get a 'Hello' at the least."

"Ka . . Kagome . . . . ." Kouga stuttered out. He slowly crept to her as if he were afraid that if he moved too fast she would vanish. When he move close enough to touch her, he reached out to touch her face gently almost reverently.

"Hey how's my woman?" He quirked his trademarked smirk before crushing her to his chest.

"I never thought I would see you again. I have missed you so much." He breathlessly whispered in her ear.

"Kouga I have missed you too. I am so glad to see you again." She said squeezing him back.

The other wolfs in the room were slightly taken back that she was now standing before them as a demon, but that was quickly over run with the joy to have their sister back. They were also surprised at how well that Lord Sesshomaru was taking the fact that another male was touching his mate. They shrugged that thought off as well to rejoice in the home coming of their long absent pack mate.

Sesshomaru was at ease while the wolf embraced his mate, he felt her joy and companionship at their reunion. The wolf scent carried nothing but relief and happiness. The other were excited thrumming with anticipation to talk about the past he could only assume.

Hakkaku and Ginta both hugged her fiercely as soon as Kouga let her go. They both called out "Sis!" she was promptly squished between to hyper wolfs.

"Hey . . . . you . . . . guys! I have . . . missed . . . you too!" She managed to get out between their swaying back and forth.

"Don't you dare leave us like that again!" Hakkaku scolded lovingly.

"Yeah you are never allowed to leave our side from now on." Ginta playfully added.

They released her she smiled at them. "I can't make any promises I might just want to go to Paris in the middle of the night on a whim. What are you going to do then?" She teased them adding a slightly pouty lip at the end.

They looked at another then smiled and tickled her sides til she had stitches. Gasping for air she called out her surrender. "UNCLE!"

Once she caught her breath she looked over to the last member of the wolf tribe. She gently brushed her aura caress the females it gently played with hers. The gentle tug and prod of it lit her eyes with recognition. It could be none other than the playful Yorokobi, one of the pups that she had healed. When they had come down with a sickness caused by Naraku.

Kagome smiled at Yorokobi and stretched out her arms to the young wolf. "Its alright Yorokobi. Come here. I could never forget my little trooper. We weathered that sickness together. Then we picked flowers and made flower crowns." She smiled at her again holding her arm open letting the wolf come to her.

Yorokobi smiled hesitantly she walked over to the Miko. She sniffed delicately making sure it was really the woman that healed all those centuries ago. "Hey, Kagome." She embraced her pack mate.

Kagome like with all the others she inhaled their scents and committed them to memory. She didn't want to lose any of them ever again. "Hey sweetie it has been to long. I am glad to see you again."

After being greeted by the wolfs she seated herself next to her mate. Everyone was seated on the couches again. They all focused on Kouga waiting for him to begin his urgent briefing.

"Sesshomaru, Karasu is after you and now Kagome. I know it sounds like its coming out of the blue. However, do you remember when you hunted the down the Naraku sympathizers? Well in your fury you killed his mate and heir, hes now seeking retribution for the wrong done onto him. He has proposition me in the past I had politely refused, he didn't know of our alliance. I never thought that we would find Kagome again, nor that you would mate another considering your reaction to the loss of her. Now that you two are mated it will only be a matter of time before he comes for you both. I would put money on him doing something at the ceremony. Many demon many people to point fingers at, too many scents to sift through." He explained.

"How could this Karasu know about me? I wasn't mated to him back then." Kagome interjected confused.

"It is not because of you the he's after you. It is because you are mated to him that Karasu will come for you. I hate this threat to you. I knew as soon as Yorokobi scented you and who you mated that I had to come and warn you. I can not let you be taken from me again Kagome. I respect your mating but you are still my woman I am never going to let anything happen to you. We just got you back and I'll be damned if I let him take you from us again." He growl his ire raising at the thought of losing her.

The room tensed at the proclamation wondering what Sesshomaru may do to the alpha wolf.

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A/N: This in dedicated to my uncle who passed away 6/20/18. He always encouraged me to write. I hope that he is at peace where ever he maybe. Thank you so much for your understanding and sticking with the story. As always your reviews fuel me.

xoxoxo

Rhage