Hey everyone I'm back with another chapter, I'd like to thank everyone who has been reading the story up till here so far. Just another disclaimer, I don't own the Inuyasha character/s or storyline only my own twists and characters: Akira (Wolf Demon/Priestess), Akira's Father & Mother (Kentaro & Michiko), Akira's brothers (Isamu & Toshio, Akira's sisters (Kazumi & Natsumi) and Takara. Enjoy guys :)
This chapter includes a heated romance scene.
CHAPTER 6: New Faces and Old Friends
While laughing I felt the earth rumble a bit, Ginta and Hakkaku had terrified looks on their faces and were pointing behind me as the hugged each other, just as I look behind me Takara was in her medium form rolling down the hill and had taken me with her, we then splashed into the river. I flicked my hair back as I emerged from the water from being knocked in by Takara, we all looked at each other and started laughing while splashing water at each other. This was the most fun I'd had in ages, "What are guys doing down there?!" Koga shouted from the top of the hill he just brought back some food, I giggled while the guys whispered to Takara, Takara quickly pounced out and went by Koga's side trying to cuddle up to him, "Takara!" Koga yelped as Takara rolled him down the hill as she did with me and splashed into the water. As Koga emerged furious and soaking wet, all Ginta, Hakkaku, Takara and I could do was laugh, Koga just hoped out of the water, I quickly followed "Wait Koga" I said as I grabbed his arm he turned to face me and the light of the sun captured him perfectly, I was stunned and embarrassed I stepped back but tripped "Akira!" Koga had grabbed onto me but was lost his stance and fell with me. When we were in the water I opened my eyes only to find Koga looking straight back into my eyes, he closed his eyes and brought my body close to his as he brought his lips to mine, I closed my eyes as the kiss lingered and we emerged from the water I opened my eyes but for some reason my eyes would not meet his.
I had no reason to be timid, shy or even scared, maybe it was the look in he's eyes the look of love and lust, a look that says I want you here and now though I didn't even know why I was thinking about this, though if that look meant what I think this might be moving very fast. Koga lifted my chin to look at him the light shone on both us as we gazed into each other's eyes I could feel the tension and see that look in he's eyes one of love and lust like before "Koga, I…" I said he cut me off by putting a finger to my lips "Shhh…" he said as he moved his finger and brushed past my cheek and moved his hand to around the back of my neck, I could feel my cheeks redden. "Let's go, come on Takara" I heard Ginta whisper, I heard them all leave but didn't move my gaze from Koga's it was like I was under a spell, Koga placed his other hand around to my lower back and pulled my body to his then closed his eyes as his lips met mine, I gave into the kiss and shut my eyes. I placed both of my arms around his neck pulling myself closer to him, the kiss grew passionate one then into one of lust, Koga then broke away looking disgusted at what he'd done he broke away and sat down by the edge of the river. I went and sat by him "Koga? Are you ok?" I asked but he didn't speak he just kept looking at the sun set just before the sun was going to fully disappear I stood up "I better help the guys cook dinner I'll come get you when it's ready" I said with a smile but just as I was going to walk back to the hut I was held back I turned my head back to Koga and looked at him in confusion.
So I sat back down as we continued to sit in silence, ten minutes had past "Akira, I'm sorry…" Koga said "Huh? What for?" I ask still very confused "I could have lost it, I wanted to wait till you were ready but if that kiss had turned into something more I would never have forgiven myself, especially if you were not ready" Koga replied. I sighed he is so honest and has a kind heart that's what I love about him "Koga I love you, and as long as I'm with you nothing could make me happier" I said as I put my hand on top of his. Koga turned to me and sighed "Akira I will always be with you, and you know I will do anything for you all you need to do is ask" Koga said as his blue eyes sparkled, thoughts crossed my mind and I blushed slightly and embraced Koga. Koga embraced me back "I love you Koga now and forever" I whispered in his ear, "I love you too Akira always no matter what happens" He replies in a whisper, I laughed softly "You know we should get back, I have a feeling Ginta, Hakkaku and Takara got the wrong impression" I said with a smile "Yeah I think they did too" Koga smirks, I loved his smirk it was so charming and seductive. I think for now on I should keep the kissing to a minimum just in case it turns into something more as Koga said, though I was pretty good at self-control but in the heat of the moment anything could happen. "Let's go then shall we…" Koga said sweeping me off my feet carrying me bridal style, I nodded and smiled as I placed my arm around the back of his neck and placed my head on his shoulder, Koga sighed I looked up at him with my head still against his shoulder "What?" I asked as he smiled "You're just too beautiful, I'm so lucky and very thankful to have you by my side" he said with a smile "No I'm the lucky one here… I have you, and I get to be your mate for life, and by being your mate I get a new family as well" I replied. Koga brought his face close to mine and our lips pressed together for a brief moment "We are both lucky, my Akira" he said in soft loving tone a smirk then crossed his face and he started running with me in his arms holding me tight, it was a short run but every moment I spent with him was cherished.
As we entered the hut Koga placed me down we saw Ginta and Hakkaku already had cooked dinner, strange I hadn't smelled it being cooked but since I had my mind on other things it wasn't a surprise, they cleared they're throats as big smirks appeared on their faces. "Koga, Sis, the food is almost cooked" Hakkaku said, I looked up at Koga and saw he wasn't impressed at how they were thinking but I couldn't help but smile and shake my head slightly, I took a seat next to Takara I cleared my throat seeing as no one was paying attention to the roast now being burnt "Hey guys do you think it's cooked yet?" I said sarcastically they jumped up and started trying to take the roast off. "Here let me…" I said as I stood up and walked over to the roast I brought my claws out slightly and grabbed the roast off and stuck it on the large wooden plate, "There… Looks good to me you guys dig in first" I said as I took my claws back in and sat back down noticing my fingertips were burning. Once everyone had taken there fills I took mine, they all got used to that fact that I let them go first, once everyone had finished eating I cleaned up while Koga was discussing what their plans were for tomorrow I had Takara listen in since we were all going to be family soon. I liked the sound of that, family, it was a word that brought so much joy to me but in past has brought so much tragedy and sorrow I was sure that things were turning around, though this search for Naraku might arise problems and ruin things I was not going to let him get to me this time I had happiness and wasn't going to give it up so easily. I had finished cleaning up and came back to sit in on the discussion "So that's what we're doing, you two and Takara are going with Akira and I'll be going on my own" Koga said "Excuse me" I said with a frown "This is the only way to keep you safe" Koga said. "No don't… don't treat me like I can't handle myself Koga, I know you worry but I've been on my own for a long time now, so Ginta and Hakkaku are going with you and Takara too, I can summon Takara if I need to… That way we have a way to keep in contact if troubles arise we will either meet at your den or here… That's what's going to happen" I said as I stood up and marched off to my room closing the curtains down leaving them all shocked. I laid down on my hay bed and rolled onto my side with my back to the curtains cutting off the entrance to my room, I know he cares about my safety but treating me like a child or a princess does nothing for his safety I can't lose another person I love I just can't, tears started to fall from my eyes.
"Alright guys we'll sort this thing out in the morning for the mean time you guys get some sleep, Takara can you go with Ginta and Hakkaku I need some time alone with Akira… Thanks" 'Koga's voice' ah the tears they won't stop, I hear him step into my room and sit down beside me. "Akira… I'm sorry I just didn't won't you to get hurt" Koga said, I started to sob "Y-you have no idea… I-I've lost so many people that I love, and… I couldn't bare life any more if I lost you…" I sobbed, I felt Koga lay beside me and wrap his arm over me and pull me close to him. I pulled away and sat up "I can't Koga I just can't so please let Ginta, Hakkaku and Takara accompany you…" I said still sobbing, "I will if it makes you happy, but I can't stand the thought of you in danger by yourself out there" Koga replied "Its ok I'll go meet up with Kagome and Sango, I'll make sure to stay clear of Inuyasha and Miroku though, I promise I'll be ok" I replied as I turned around to face him, my face was tear stained my eyes were red and starting to get a little puffy. "If it makes you happy, just promise me we will meet up regularly" Koga replied very concerned I nodded "Of course…" Koga then embraced me and we sat like that for a while, "Koga?" I asked as I was snuggled up against his chest "Yes" Koga replied still holding me "You said if I ever wanted anything all I had to do was ask right?" I asked and Koga pulled away he blushed and smiled. "Yes that's right" Koga replied "Well I was wondering if…" I felt my cheeks burning "If you'd kiss me… Like you did when we were at the river" I said I closed my eyes shut in embarrassment but to my surprise I felt a hand at the back of my neck and one at my waist, I opened my eyes and saw Koga with a sparkle in his eyes "Koga…" I said softly mesmerized by how handsome he was Koga smirked "You really are beautiful…" Koga said then planted his lips on mine. Koga pulled me close to him and I happily pressed my body against his, placing my arms around his shoulders, as we kissed more passionately he kept me pressed against his chest and gently lowered himself to my bed as I lay onto of him are passionate kiss grew and as it did so did our lust for each other's bodies. I moved my left hand to his jaw-line/neck and played with his medium length black hair with my other hand, his hands were on my waist, suddenly Koga's lips moved from my lips to my cheek and down to my neck, to my surprise I moaned, Koga pulled away and chuckled as he smirked "Your moan is cute… Can I hear more?" Koga said teasingly with his smirk.
I blushed Koga rolled me over on to my back, he was leaning over me now, which made me blush even more, "Koga..." I closed my eyes "I can't…" I was cut off, he pressed his lips hard against mine Koga pulled away. "Didn't I tell you I won't do anything you weren't ready for" Koga said smiling and rolled himself off me and onto his back lying beside me, putting his hands behind his head I rolled onto my side next to Koga and rested my head on his chest and arm around his torso "Goodnight Koga" I said as I shut my eyes "Good night my love" Koga replied as he wrapped one of his arms around me and held me close to him. I was up surprisingly early, Koga was still lying next me with his arm wrapped around me I smiled I carefully got out from his grip and stood up, I should go hunting for a change I shouldn't be gone long they'll be fine here, I walked out of my room and looked around to see if the others were up but I couldn't see or hear anything so I walked out of the hut. I ran off into the forest being aware of my surroundings and enhancing my senses (sight, smell, sounds) I wonder what will do? Boar? Fish? Rabbits? "Akira Help!" "Huh?" I puffed as I came to a stop "HELP! AKIRA!" someone yelled, I followed the screams for help and saw a woman who welded snow powers. "It took a while I thought you'd have come sooner though" the woman welding snow powers said "Look I don't have time for your games sorcerer, where is the person who was screaming?" I replied as I clenched my fists and growled, the sorcerer just laughed. "Your parents nor brothers told you? How laughable the runt of the litter is the most powerful and yet is left in the dark about it" she said. This woman was getting on my nerves "Who are you? And what do you want with me?" I yelled in rage "You'll find out not yet but soon… I just hope you keep alive long enough to meet me again" She said and sent some ice and snow my way as she turned and left in a snowy blizzard "Urgh…" I grumbled as I held my hands up trying to cover my face the snow and ice that had blown my way and covered me, I growled "Damn it… " I grumbled.
On my way back to the hut I snatched a few fish from a stream and took them back to the hut, I was still covered in some snow and ice, I was shivering when I got back, as I came through the door I had a surprised reaction from everybody. "Akira what happened?" Koga asked putting his arm around me "Sis let me take the fish" Ginta said as he held his hands out I gladly gave him them fish and glared at Takara "Akira what happened?" Koga asked again very worried. "That's what I'd like to know…" I said still glaring at Takara "Here Koga" Hakkaku said holding out a blanket "Huh?" Koga said as he grabbed the blanket off Hakkaku and placed it around my shoulders "Takara do you know of anyone sorcerer particularly one that uses snow and ice, that might hold a grudge on me or my family at all?" I asked Takara shrunk back and whimpered "Takara I've looked out for you my whole life, I know when your hiding something, please tell me" I said. Takara yapped again then went over to the hidden leaver, I went over and pulled it Koga, Hakkaku, Ginta and I followed Takara, we came down to the only room I knew one big area with one whole wall filled with a huge shelf full of remedies in vials and another wall with a few of fathers old weapons placed on it, Takara then went to a plain rocky wall and started yapping. "Another room? Why didn't they tell me?" I asked Takara whimpered, I sighed "It's ok Takara I'm sure it was meant to stay a secret but this woman is deadly and has threatened me, and I don't like being threatened I'm sure my parents will forgive us" I replied and pushed on the wall and it opened up dust came flying out everywhere, we all started to cough and wave the dust away. When the dust had cleared I peered down the long narrow hall, "I'll go first and let you guys know if the way is clear…" I slid myself between the walls and slid my way through the passage way "Careful" Koga said, "Don't worry, I'll be careful…" I replied still continuing down the hall, I had reached the end "It's a dead end!" I yelled "Come back" Koga yelled back as I started to walk back something caught my eye it was light a bright shining light. "Wait there's something down here, give me a second" I yelled and went back I pressed all over the wall and puffed "Why won't you open" I said and lent against the side of the wall suddenly the wall I was leaning on budged, "Huh?" the wall gave way and crumbled "Ahh…" I screamed falling backwards.
"Akira!" I heard Koga and the others scream I got up and coughed "I'm okay!" I yelled as I stood up and waved my hand about trying to get the dust/dirt away, as it started to clear up I heard Koga and the others make their way down the passage. The dust/dirt that had been flying around had settled and revealed a portrait of my family it had not five people but seven, my father, mother two elder brothers and sisters? I was just a toddler in the portrait, I stood there in shock looking at the portrait. The others had arrived and their eyes followed my gaze and looked at the portrait, I walked over to it and looked at the names inscribed beside each person, (my father; Kentaro, my mother; Michiko, my brothers; Isamu and Toshio, sisters; Kazumi and Natsumi and me; Akira). I looked at us all every one of them was smiling and now my parents are dead, brothers traveling alone together, and the sisters I never knew were out there somewhere, "Akira, are you ok?" Koga asks "This was my family… I didn't even know I had sisters, I can't believe I was never told" I replied. Father was standing tall and my brothers stood on either side of my father with a cheeky grin, and my mother was sitting down on a rock holding me in her arms, my short straight golden hair and fuzzy ears and tail showing, my sisters standing on each side of my mother looking at me smiling. "Hey Akira those boys, your brothers they look familiar" Ginta said "Yeah now you say it, they kind of do" Hakkaku says I sighed "That's because you have seen them… The two wolf demons we saw yesterday, that was them, Isamu and Toshio" I replied "Huh but that means…" Hakkaku says "Yes my own brothers left me to die, you can see now why I don't wish to harm them" I said. Koga sighed "I'm sorry for going off the way I did when you told us that they left you to die…" Koga said, I turned around and hugged Koga "Its ok, you didn't know" I replied I let go of Koga and looked back at the portrait "You know funny thing, we never ever fought, not one real argument, all play fighting and mucking around but on that day my brothers were fighting, father sent them on a mission and I got told I'd have to leave home eventually… everything changed that day, but given the chance I wouldn't change a thing, cause then I would have never have met any of you…" I said as I smiled.
I turned around "You guys should be on your way I've kept you here to long…" I said and Koga, Hakkaku and Ginta all gave me confused looks, "You guys want to find Naraku right?" I asked Koga nodded "Yeah but what about your brothers and sisters?" Koga asked, I smiled. "I'll keep a look out for them while I'm on my search, right now you and our brothers should be getting ready to leave" I replied "Brothers?" they ask I laugh "Of course, Hakkaku and Ginta, I'm Koga's mate, so that makes you guys my brothers plus you have been calling me sis a lot so it's only fair I can call you guys my brothers" I said smiling as I put my arms around each of the shoulders. They smiled back and nodded "So I'll pre-pare a small bag for some vials in case anything happens" I said "So you're really not coming with us?" Ginta asked "Trust me, this is best, anyways we'll meet up regularly" I replied. As I went back upstairs, they followed me back up staying silent, this would be a perfect time to give Koga the jewel shards, as we got up stairs "Can you guys wait around here, I have to get something that you'll need" I said and ran off to the forging room and pulled my katana out if my priestess powers are real please work, let the jewel shard in my katana come out I closed my eyes and prayed and it worked I felt the shard in my hand "Perfect" I said aloud and slipped my katana back into its sheath, and then grabbed the jewel shard out of the secret pocket in my skirt and held the two shards in my hand. I walked out of the room with my hand clenched "Hey sis what's that in your hand" Hakkaku said noticing my hand clamped shut, I cleared my throat "Well I've been saving these for an occasion and I think this will definitely help you…" I said with a big grin and grabbed Koga's hand and placed the shards from my hand into his. Koga's eyes widened in surprise, "Two shards… How?" Koga asked I giggled "Doesn't matter just use them, trust me you need them more" I said Koga smiled and nodded he put a shard in each arm "Thank you Akira" Koga said as he pulled me close and hugged me as we separated he gave me quick kiss. I then went to get a small bag and went down stairs and filled it with a few vials and grabbed some fabric and cloth and closed the bag up, I went back upstairs closing the entrance to downstairs and went to the forging room and grabbed two katanas that were in their sheaths and went outside.
Seeing everyone standing in the sun I walked over to Hakkaku and Ginta "Here you guys should take these, they were a few of the first weapons I ever made, my father helped me put a enchantment on a few of them, these two have an enchantment that will repel anything and they can cut through anything too so be careful with them" I handed a katana to Hakkaku and Ginta. They smiled "Thanks sis" Ginta said "Yeah but you didn't have to give us these" Hakkaku said "Nonsense Hakkaku, I can't help but worry about my brothers, I want you both to be safe out there and look out for each other" I said I hugged Hakkaku and Ginta goodbye. As I turned to Koga, he sighed "You sure you won't join us?" Koga asked looking very worried "I'll be fine, stop worrying will you" I replied I hugged him tight, we let go off each other and shared a goodbye kiss, I turned to Takara next "Takara, don't be sad I'll be fine you just keep an eye on these guys for me and take care, let me know if anything happens or if you need me for any reason at all" I said Takara leaped into my arms and I hugged her tight. I let Takara go and smiled at everyone "We'll meet up soon, please be careful out there…." I said "We will" Hakkaku and Ginta replied at the same time "Take care of yourself Akira" Koga replied I nodded "I will, bye" I replied and I took off running. I wonder how long it'll take to reach Kagome and the others, I kept running until I reached a river "Master Jaken when is Lord Sesshomaru going to be back?" 'a girl's voice' "I don't know… Rin why don't you go and catch some fish or pick some flowers" 'a guy's voice' "Lord Sesshomaru…" I said quietly I should go and meet his friends.
I walked past a few bushes and as I stood there I saw a two-headed dragon demon, an Imp (Master Jaken, looks like he hasn't changed one bit) and a little girl "Looks like Sesshomaru actually learned how to make human friends" I said aloud startling them. The little girl hid behind the Imp "Akira, isn't it?" Master Jaken asked "You remembered, it's nice to see you again Master Jaken and who's the adorable girl?" I said "This is Rin… Rin its ok this is Akira she is an old friend of Lord Sesshomaru's" Master Jaken replied I came forward and Rin ran behind the dragon demon "Rin was attacked by wolf demons not long ago and Lord Sesshomaru revived her, she has been traveling with us ever since" Master Jaken said. "Seems like I was right, Sesshomaru has a kind heart underneath the silence and not caring attitude… You know Rin quite a few years ago Sesshomaru took me in when my parents die and my brothers abandoned me, I owe him a lot, my father fought beside him a long time ago and Sesshomaru saved my father's life… Lord Sesshomaru is like an older brother to me, and I can promise you I would never hurt a human, I offer my help to anyone who needs help" I said. Rin walked over to me timidly, I smiled and knelt down "So have you given the dragon demon a name yet?" I ask and Rin automatically brightens up and smiles "Yes, he's name is A-Un" Rin replied "That's a great name, I'm glad Sesshomaru has a girl like you around, it's great to see him warming up to humans" I said. I then pick up a familiar scent it's dog but not Inuyasha's scent I hoped up and turned around "Lord Sesshomaru!" I shouted as I saw him come out of the forest, I immediately ran over to him and hugged him "Sesshomaru it's so good to see you again" I said, Master Jaken and Rin gasped at the sight of me hugging Lord Sesshomaru.
Hey I know this chapter had heaps of mushy romantic stuff in it but I thought it would have to come in the story sooner or later, hoped you have enjoyed reading this story so far. Until my next chapter… Happy Reading :)