Disclaimer- ONCE AGAIN... I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA
-0- THANKS FOR THE REVIEWS!!! I'm KIND OF IN A RUSH SO THIS MIGHT BE SHORT. -0-
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Kouga. " She murmured with a tremble.
"What happened Kagome?" Kouga asked full of concern. He was surprised when the only answer he got was her fragile body falling limp against his, as she lost conscious.
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Kagome slowly opened her eyes to see a fire in front of her. She quickly sat up and glanced around the small cave in alarm , not remembering how'd she gotten there. She let out a small sigh of relief when Kouga appeared at the entrance.
" Kouga... " She breathed out. He walked over and laid a couple of furs in front of her.
" Those can keep you warm so you don't get sick ... the women of my pack wear them." he explained. Kagome gaped at the furs then turned to him a small smile.
"Thanks Kouga ...um you mind turning around while I dress? " she questioned noticing he was still staring at her as she began to take off her shirt. The wolf prince blushed lightly then quickly turned while the miko changed her clothes.
" Ok I'm done you can turn around now." she told him and chuckled when he slowly turned and took a seat in front of her.
"So what happened." He asked calmly.
"Huh? What do you mean?" The confused girl asked glancing at the fire from the corner of her eye.
" I found you in the woods." he sighed. " you were crying and bleeding. I asked what happened and you fainted." The wolf youkai shrugged. "It was raining so I brought you back here for the night."
" I- " The miko paused in thought as her memories returned and she resisted the need to cry again. " I remember ... me and Sesshomaru had a fight."
Kouga quickly stood to his feet in rage. " SO THAT BASTARD DID THIS TO YOU?! I KNEW THAT LOW LIFE COULDN'T BE TRUSTED!" he yelled.
"Just watch I'll skin that stupid mutt alive for hurting you!" Kagome quickly stood and wrapped her arms around the wolf's waist to hold him back. "No kouga ... you've got it wrong. Sesshomaru didn't hurt me ... it was the other way around!"
Kouga watched in shock as the girl started to cry and her grip loosened while she slid to the ground. He kneeled in front of her; holding her hands in his for comfort.
" What do you mean the other way around Kagome? " he asked quietly.
" I hurt him Kouga! He finally opened up and admited he liked me and I pushed him away and told him I didn't want or need him. " She sobbed. Kouga sighed and pulled the girl to him allowing her to cry on his chest.
" You got to tell me what happened Kagome ... or I won't know how to help you."
The miko hiccuped and nodded before wiping her eyes and telling the wolf everything that happened.
A few minutes later ...
" So dog boy likes you huh?" Kouga Chuckled. " I knew it all along. I mean who could spend alot of time with a beautiful girl like you and not fall in love? " he asked dryly.
Kagome's eyes softened and she nervously played with her fingers as a strong wave of guilt washed over over her.
" Kouga I wanted to say I'm sorry about what I said to you the other night." she appoligized.
" I know what I said hurted you, and I didn't mean for it to come out the way it did I just-" she drifted off remembering the hurt look in the wolf's eyes as he fled from camp.
" Its ok Kagome. You only said what you felt." Kouga smiled as he stared at the flames of the fire. " I guess deep down I always kind of knew you would never be mines, but stubborness runs my family. Plus I love to tick Dog Shit off every once in a while it really calms my nerves. " Kagome giggled ,and Kouga grinned.
" I actually came back to thank you."
Kagome's eyes widened.
" If you never would have told me off I wouldn't have went back and realized the precious gem I had waiting for me all this time."
Kagome twisted her face in confusion when Kouga leaned down and brushed his hair aside showing her his neck. Kagome leaned foward and carefully exaimed it to see two small deep bite marks in his flesh.
" Is that a mating mark? " She gasped; her eyes widened. "Is it Ayame? "
Kouga grinned. "Yeah. I guess a promise is a promise right? And first loves never die ... well in some cases atleast " He teased causing Kagome to blush.
" As for Sesshomaru. Don't worry to much about him, I'm pretty sure he can protect himself. He is a taiyoukai you know not some weak Inu brat like Inutrasha." Kouga reasoned. Kagome sweatdropped.
" If you really want him I say go for it ,and soon to because you know how stubborn and distant inu youkai's are once their pride has been insulted."
Kagome sighed. (Keyword: Inuyasha!)
" Don't I know it. It'll take me forever just to get him to talk to me again."
" Yeah, but is it worth it in the end? " Kouga asked with a raised eye brow.
" Yes." Kagome answered without a doubt in her mind.
" Then go for it. I wish the two of you the best."
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The next morning after the rain cleared Kagome and Kouga made it out of the cave to go their separate ways.
" Kagome are you sure you want to go back alone?"
The miko gave her best arrogant snort while lifting her nose up proudly.
" Of course I'm sure. This Kagome did not train her ass off every night for nothing... I assure you wolf " Kagome joked. Kouga pulled Kagome into a snug hug while grinning from ear to ear.
" Well This Kouga will miss you very much Lady Kagome of the WesternLands."
"As I you..." Kagome replied while trying to keep a straight and emotionless face. She was failing terribly, and Kouga had to bite his bottom lip to keep from laughing. " You ... Kouga, leader of the Eastern Wolf pack Better come visit This Highly Kagome or she will strangle you to death." She spoke coldly.
Kouga frowned with a raised an eye brow. " Indeed." He spoke cooly while flipping his long silky black hair.
Not able to hold it in any longer, Kagome finally laughed then cracked a bright smile. " You do know Sesshomaru would kill us both if he was here right now right?"
Kouga nodded in agreement. " Such a Dangerous Mate you have My Lady surely you both will have alot of troubles in the future."
" Good I like trouble ... Life would be very plain and boring without it " The Miko smirked while repeating the Taiyoukai's Words.
" Indeed ... See you later Kagome!" Kouga yelled while running away.
" BYE KOUGA! "
Kagome waved good-bye while the dust cloud disappeared then turned around to make her way back to Keade's Village. On her way there she passed by the well ,and couldn't help but stop and stare at it for a moment.
( The well ... I wonder what Souta, mom, and Gramps are doing back home. They must be worried sick about me! I haven't been back in months.) Kagome thought solemnly, she really did miss her family alot.
" I know Yuri will be pissed when I get back! I missed her 18th Birthday after all ..." The miko signed then shook her head.
"Talking to yourself again Kagome? " A familar voice questioned in an amused tone.
After hearing a few shuffles, she glanced to the side to see a silver haired hanyou in a red fire rat robe land a few feet away from her.
" Inuyasha " She smiled softly. "What are you doing here?"
" Feh! Since when did I have to have a reason to see you Kagome? " Inuyasha asked dryly while crossing his arms.
" You're right I'm sorry." The miko nodded while glancing at her feet. " Its just- I wasn't expecting you to show up you know. I thought maybe you were with Kikyo again."
After a long moment of silence she glanced up to see Inuyasha walking toward her with a mysterious look in his molten amber orbs. She blushed once he closed the small distance between them and stared deep into her eyes.
" um ... Inu .. yasha?" Kagome stuttered as he leaned closer to her. She tried to step back, but his arms wrapped around her waist trapping her against his body.
" You've changed Kagome." He whispered once their lips were just inches away.
" So have you Inuyasha." Kagome was so nervous she begin to shake.
" Have I? " Inuyasha questioned, his eyes closed shut and her claimed her lips in a sweet and tender kiss.
Kagome's body grew stiff; her mind became clouded. She couldn't think all her thoughts were gone! The hanyou's ears twitched at the low threatening growl coming from the forest, and he reluctantly pushed her away.
" I was hoping to make our last moment together last a little longer, but seeing that your lover is here to save you. I must quickly get what I came for. " Inuyasha mumbled low enough for only Kagome to hear. Her eyes widened in shock once he grabbed for the jewel shards.
(He's trying to send me home again) She realized then quickly snatched the shards away before he could get them.
" Wench give me the shards and go back to your own time! " Inuyasha growled angrily.
Cold Chestnut Brown Orbs stared silently into the clearing from behind a tree.
" Damn you Inuyasha ... you told me you didn't have any feelings for that wench, but I knew it was a lie " Kikyo's eyes hardened.
" Oh well ... doesn't matter any more once you send her home she will finally be out of my hair." She chuckled with a wicked grin.
" Bitch" a low growl was heard from behind.
The miko jumped out of the way just in time to dodge a dangerous poison whip.
She smiled as angry golden orbs focused on her.
" My my Sesshomaru-sama has come to save the day ... How proud the wench must be ...Her puppy is loyal after all."
" You stay away from Kagome or I will turn that clay body of yours into a pile of ash." his Cold voice threatened with venom.
The dead priestess chuckled and eyed the handsome Taiyoukai.
" Why you care for my copy I do not understand, However I do promise you that you'll never be with her. Naraku will do everything in his will to separate you two. You will die and she will become his bitch forever.The both of you will suffer greatly"
Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed. "How foolish of you to think a weak hanyou like Naraku could ever kill this Sesshomaru.And Kagome is not your copy she's nothing like you. She's pure you're tainted ,she's beautiful you're not, you're dead she's alive, you're clay she's flesh, and she's way more powerful than you could ever be and has a kind soul while you are a bitter betraying bitch. Need I say more? "
Kikyo scowled and gritted her teeth as the Daiyoukai raised his eye brow with his head tilted to the side.
Kagome's eyes narrowed. " NO! YOU ARE NOT SENDING ME HOME INUYASHA!" He rolled his eyes at her annoying Squeaky high pitched voice.
" THE HELL I WON'T KAGOME!" Inuyasha growled while tackling the ningen girl to the ground.