W00t! Finally! Second chapter! ) Don't kill me! o.o;

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He sat on the ground just outside the cave where his children's "prey" currently inhabited, his arms crossed against his chest. A faint chuckle escaped him as he saw his two children dashing into the clearing, laughing and giggling as they snuck up on Hakkaku, a fellow member of their wolf demon clan, and tackled him to the ground.

"Oh, come on, Hakkaku! They're just a couple of scrawny pups! You can handle them!" cheered Ginta, another wolf demon of their clan.

"A couple of scrawny pups, eh?" Koga questioned, turning to look at Ginta.

"I, uh, meant that in a respectful way of course, Koga, you know." Ginta replied with a shadow of fear.

"Of course." Koga grunted, looking back to his children who were currently trying to hogtie Hakkaku.

The eldest of the two, Akai, stopped suddenly, her attention drawn to the opening of the cave. Her younger brother, Kin, was the next to take notice, followed by Hakkaku, Ginta, and finally Koga. He turned to see what they were all gawking at, only to find himself gawking as well.

She stood there with an angry expression across her brow. She was an all powerful, highly respected priestess, and here she was with a partially bandaged foot and attired in nothing but these meager demonic rags; a short brown fur skirt with brown fur leggings and a black metal breastplate with a fur cloth at the trim, armbands running from her wrists up to her elbows which also matched the breastplate. Her new clothing felt dirty, itchy, degrading, and primal to her.

To the clan, she looked astounding. Her raven black hair matched perfectly with her armor. The furs beautifully accented her thin brown eyes. These furs seemed so fitting to her appearance, given a tail and pointed ears, she could easily pass as a fellow demon; her scent being the only hint otherwise.

"Good morning, priestess. Looking good this morning." He teased.

"I look ridiculous." She grunted as she grasped onto the wall of the cave for support, having winced from putting pressure on her injured foot.

Koga got to his feet and walked to her side with a hint of pride in his step. In one swift movement, he placed her arm over his shoulder and lifted her, carrying her in his arms. She flailed and squirmed, spitting out angry words at him while trying her best to get free from his strong grip. He only chuckled at her attempts and held tighter.

He walked out of the clearing and through the thick brush, the eyes of the clan upon them as he broke into a run and disappeared into the forest. She looked so much like the other one, a relative perhaps? No, Kagome was the only one able to pass through the well besides that mutt InuYasha. Maybe an ancient relative from this time, then. Whatever the cause, the resemblance was uncanny. A smile crossed over his lips when he glanced down at the woman in his arms, secretly admiring the glow of light shimmering off of her pale skin as the wind from the run swept gracefully through every strand of her raven hair.

She clung onto the demon as he ran, not accustomed to such a wild speed, her eyes shut tight. He came to a stop after only a few more moments and placed her on the ground beside a small stream in the middle of a tiny field enclosed by the thick surrounding forest. He took a seat beside her and sighed as he leaned back on his hands.

"The name's Koga." He said, looking over at her.

She crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes at him, "And why should I care what your name is, demon?"

"And why are you such a bitter wench?" he snapped back at her.

She stopped; her face slowly going blank and her expression empty. She turned her head and lowered her eyes to the water trickling by in the stream. She knew very well that she was bitter. Her deep passion of hatred for the entire living world coursed through her every thought and action. She had never wanted to be this way; her heart was once able to feel, to love. She found it was far easier to shut her heart away from the cruel world in which she resided instead of sharing it and watching as it was torn to pieces.

A single tear rolled its way down her soft, pale, cheek; the painstaking memories once again filling her mind. He noticed this as well as the change in her mood, but remained just as silent as she. His arm reached around her back and he hugged her to him. Her watery eyes looked up into his and a sudden feeling of pity washed over her as she found the same feeling of pain reflected back at her through his deep blue eyes. For the first time in many years, she felt that she wasn't alone in the world, someone out there could be, and was, hurting just as much as she was on the inside.

"Kikyo," she spoke, her voice soft, sounding almost fragile, "My name is Kikyo."

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A/N: Hey, guys. Yes, it's been a long time since I've updated on ANYTHING. But I'm working on it, believe me. There's just been a lot going on this year. It sucks, a lot. o.O; But anyways, here it is. The long awaited second chapter. ) Read and review to be lovelled forever!!! XD

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