Stir-Fried Inu

A/N- Here we are again, hope you are all ready to see what's going to happen. Thanks again to all those who've stayed with me. To you new readers out there, welcome and enjoy!

Disclaimer- Don't own InuYasha, never did. I do enjoy playing with the characters though!

'Thoughts'

'Youkai Thoughts/Talking'

One last note, there will be a little citrus in here but nothing too graphic in this chapter.

Alrighty, if you're all ready, please read on and enjoy!

Chapter 3:

Dangers and Desires

He was entranced.

Before him stood a figure of beauty that outclassed any he'd ever seen before, including Kagome. He knew that much of what he was feeling probably had to deal with the fact that he was going into a heat, something all ookami-youkai went through at least twice a year. Be male or female, none were immune from it.

Being unmated as he was made it all that more worse, hence why he'd come to InuYasha's forest to seek out Kagome and try to get her to mate with him once and for all. But then he'd felt the strength and power of the one now before him and forgot all about Kagome.

He cared for her true, but seeing this figure of beauty before him made him realize that Kagome was still but a child in many ways. Not to mention his inner beast, his youkai was demanding he mate with this female instead. It kept saying how she'd bear him stronger pups and he couldn't help but agree with it.

She definitely had the hips for it. Her long black-red hair was thick and healthy, her shoulder's broad and her stance was strong. Her eyes never strayed from his, their deep grey blue were a shade he'd never seen before. Not to mention her miko powers were much stronger than anything he'd ever felt from Kagome before, she also carried a sword on her hip which meant she must have some skill with it.

He knew he was only convincing himself more and more that she was perfect, so he finally gave into his desire and decision. Then she spoke and he was lost all over again.

"Youkai, I ask you to leave this forest. I am here as a favor to a fellow miko, she asked that I protect this village and its surrounding forest. I do not wish to fight with you, so I ask once again. Please leave." InuYasha hoped she sounded convincing.

She hadn't had the chance to change her form let alone mask the scent of her companions; she just hoped that Kouga would remain focused upon her. But there was something about that look he was giving her that made her insides warm and the hairs on the back of her neck raise in warning.

The wolf wanted something but she wasn't sure just what though. At least not yet.

Kouga took a couple steps towards the miko and nearly purred when he saw her tense a bit, but hold her ground. This one was brave and not afraid of him, more things to tally in her favor as the better choice. He knew that he'd already decided, the trouble was how he could get her alone.

InuYasha placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and narrowed her eyes; she had a sneaking suspicion of why Kouga was here now. His behavior was starting to convince her that he was in heat, 'but why would he come here? Unless...crap!'

Standing straight she did her best to sound firm and sincere as she spoke, "Youkai if you are seeking a fellow miko then please return to your home, she has moved on and will not return for some while. Please leave in peace, if you insist on staying I will have to make you leave."

Now within five feet of the miko, Kouga took a deep inhale and almost purred at the scent that was wafting off her form. The miko didn't just smell fantastic, but he could smell that she was untouched as well, which made her even more alluring. He knew she was serious with her tone so he decided to try and distract her.

"Your Kagome's friend then? I see, she never told me she knew someone like you." Kouga had started to circle her as he spoke and InuYasha held her ground, she didn't want to challenge him and make things worse.

"I am not from this area, but I am doing my fellow miko a favor." InuYasha felt those hairs rising again as she responded and knew the second that Kouga was out of her line of sight that she'd made a mistake.

Kouga was on her in a heartbeat the second her back was to him, he quickly hit the back of her neck in a way that would knock her out for a bit. As her body slumped he caught her and lifted her up into his arms, off in the trees he could hear the kitsune that traveled with Kagome calling out. But the kit was too far away to hear the words clearly.

Knowing he needed to move this somewhere more private, Kouga turned around and took off heading for a cave he knew of nearby that would be perfect for what he had in store for his new miko.

It took him mere minutes to reach it and once he had he hurried to put his prize down inside before he hurried back out to collect what he would need. He returned a good twenty minutes later and knew from the way the miko was laying that she'd moved, which meant that she would soon awaken.

Moving quickly he tossed down all the leaves and grass he'd collected doing his best to form them into make-shift bedding. He darted back outside to gather sticks and was able to catch a rabbit as well. He then hurried back inside to get a fire going and a meal started.

He wanted to show this miko he could provide for her when she awoke, so that he could get her to come around quicker. He knew he'd have to convince her quickly though, he could feel his body reaching its limit as the heat he was going through was reaching a fever pitch. If he wasn't careful he might try to force her and that would be unthinkable.

Shaking off that thought he looked over at where the miko lay and could swear that there was something about her that was very familiar. He'd felt that way before but he just couldn't place it.

When she shifted and moaned it flew from his mind as he flew to her side, helping her gently into an upright sitting position. "The dizziness will pass just give it a moment."

InuYasha's head was aching and she felt as if the whole world was spinning, then she heard that soft voice and focused upon it, wondering why it sounded familiar. As soon as her vision started to clear she looked up and froze. 'Shit! So it wasn't a dream, Kouga abducted me. Now what am I going to do?'

When he lifted a hand to touch her cheek she shrank back and then cursed herself for doing so, 'I'm not a coward damn it! Why did I do that?! Get a hold of yourself InuYasha; he doesn't know who you are so come up with something!'

"Tell me youkai, why did you bring me here? What is it that you want of me?" She had no doubt of what Kouga wanted from her, but she needed to play the part. After all, she couldn't afford for him to find out who she really was, things would get bad if he did.

Kouga moved back a bit when he saw how she rallied her will and strength, he couldn't get over the fact that she had a backbone of steel. It just made her more and more perfect. "I thought I had made that quite obvious by now, I want you miko. I am Kouga of the Northern wolf tribes and I am in need of a female to stand at my side. To provide me with young and the tribe with a future leader."

He then reached out and ran his fingers through her hair, "do you understand now miko?" Licking her lips, InuYasha felt her belly tighten in a rather pleasant way and knew that her body was interested. But he didn't know the truth, how could she ever choose something like this?

Shaking her head she looked away as she spoke, "I understand Kouga-san, but I cannot do this. I am a miko, or did you forget that? Not to mention, any child I would bare would be only a half-breed...a flawed monster..."

InuYasha trailed off as she was assaulted with memories of her own childhood and with how everyone, human or youkai would look at her with hate. She couldn't condemn a child of her own to such a fate. She wrapped her arms about herself as she felt tears starting to form in her eyes, 'damn it! This is why I hate being a weak human, always so easy to upset.'

Kouga remained silent for a couple moments as he watched her, the moment he saw the beginning of tears though he couldn't hold himself back. Reaching out he pulled her firmly against his chest and nuzzled at the crown of her head. "Do not think that! Any pup you would bare me, Hanyou or not would be loved and cared for. I would never allow another to harm them or you, I swear it!"

Feeling her heart constrict at his words InuYasha was unable to stop herself from burrowing into the warmth Kouga was giving her. She'd been dreaming for years that someone would say that to her and the fact that it came from one she'd considered a rival was all the more shocking.

Closing her eyes she seriously thought about what Kouga was offering to her, it was everything she'd ever wished for. She would truly have a family to call her own, but only while she was in this form. She knew that Kouga wouldn't offer her such a thing if he knew the truth, hell he'd probably kill her while he had the chance.

Sighing, she tried to pull back but Kouga wouldn't let her go and she had to face a hard fact about herself. She wanted this, she wanted him. She wanted the future he was offering her and she knew it would hurt her to choose it, but heaven help her she wanted to.

Coming to a decision, she placed her hand against Kouga's chest and spoke quietly, "I...I will agree if you make me a promise...Kouga."

Feeling a full-bodied shiver rush through him when he heard her say his name like that let alone that she would consent, he pulled back and gripped her chin so that he could lock their eyes. "Anything, just ask."

Taking a deep breath, InuYasha reached up and held Kouga's face between both her hands as she spoke softly. "Promise me that no matter what, no matter what may change about me or what you may find out about me. Promise that you will never regret the choice you've made in picking me and what you've said to me here. Promise me."

Not really sure what she was getting at or why she needed such a promise, Kouga committed her request to memory and gave a deep nod of his head. "I not only promise, I swear on my life that I will never change my mind about this or about you. I've chosen you and no other will ever break this bond once we've sealed it. I swear it!"

Closing her eyes as she felt the best feeling in the world wash over her, InuYasha let herself absorb what was being offered and it made her feel truly loved. She'd gotten what she'd asked for so there would be no more stalling, her fate was now sealed.

"Then I consent Kouga of the Northern wolf tribe. I will be your mate and do my best to fulfill what you expect of me. I just hope you know what you're getting yourself into with me." She trailed off but wasn't given a chance to feel sorry for herself, Kouga pulled her close again.

"Then it is done, your mine now miko." With those words Kouga hefted her up into his arms and carried her over to the bed he'd made, he placed her down gently then reached over to pull the rabbit he'd been cooking from the fire. Holding it out to her he waited silently to see what she'd do.

Blinking at the rabbit before her, she was confused for all of two seconds before she realized just what Kouga was doing. After all, she was part canine youkai as well. Reaching out she took the offering and without hesitation took a bite out of it. It was hot on her tongue but she didn't care as she hurried to chew and swallow it.

Once she'd had though she noticed the change to Kouga's eyes, he was ready to finish this. Taking a deep breath she held the rabbit out to him and watched as he quickly finished it off before reaching out to pull at her clothes.

Shivering InuYasha stilled his hands and removed her clothing herself; once she was naked she looked at him through her hair as he quickly discarded his own clothes. He then moved to sit next to her as he placed a hand on her shoulder to gently push her down to lay flat at his side.

'This is it. I've made my choice, now to go through with it...' She closed her eyes and waited, not sure just what would happen next. She might have shared kisses before, but that was it. After all, no one wanted to sully themselves with a Hanyou.

She could feel his eyesas they ran over her body and she felt self conscious and worried. She hoped she wasn't too skinny or didn't have the right sized breasts and almost froze. 'I'm thinking like a female...'

Then she'd felt his first touch and her heart leapt in her chest even as her eyes shot open, he was looking at her chest and was trailing a finger down between the valley of her breasts. His eyes were serious and focused as he continued to run his finger further down her body, dipping into her belly button until he'd reached the tuff of hair between her legs.

He lifted his head to meet her eyes and she felt her heart clench with sudden emotional longing even as he spoke. "You're beautiful."

And she knew her heart was lost.

A/N- Well, what do you all think? I tried to make it as close to being in character that I could. But Kouga in heat is a hard one to guess at; after all...he could have just been a sex maniac and just jumped InuYasha's bones. But I didn't think that would work...he is the leader after all and I think he'd have a bit more control than that.

After all, one doesn't just pick anyone to be their mate for life...

Whelp, I will start working on the next chapter. I plan on writing a lemon for the next chapter but am unsure if I should post it or not. I will decide before I do so.

Until next time...

May the Fluff Be With You!

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