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Kouga/Inuyasha pairing
AN: yea talk about taking a break...(run and hides from flying objects and evil glares)... School kinda got in the way, auditions and recitals and the whole bit. I am waiting for a response from someone that seemed interested in Co-Authoring/beta reading this fic. I have a nice list of people to ask, THANK YOU ALL! This hasn't been checked so if you find something let me know. Also IMPORTANT: if you feel that there is something missing from the story feel free to let me know.
OK NO MORE WAITING, here's chapter 2
+ Back at the Wolf Den +
Kouga had entered the council room to find Ginta and Hakkaku waiting patiently with another wolf demon and his wolf traveling companion.
"Hail Brothers," Kouga greeted them warmly. "I trust your journey went well."
"Yes Prince Kouga, thank you for asking," was the other demon's reply.
Kouga turned to Ginta and Hakkaku, "would you two take a small hunting party out? We will be having our Brothers as guests at tonight's dinner."
"Sure thing Kouga, we'll be back soon," Hakkaku responded as the two quickly headed out the room.
The two visitors stared in awe at the events that had just taken place right before their eyes
When Kouga noticed their expression he grinned and simply asked, "What's wrong?"
"Pardon me sir, maybe it's because I am still very young, but I have never seen anyone speak to the leader of a pack so freely."
"Oh, that. Those two are a special case. The three of us grew up together. When I became leader of this pack, I couldn't find it in me to make my best friends address me any other way than the way they always have."
The young messenger smiled, "Then it is true and your reputation as a loyal friend and a great leader far precedes you."
Kouga blushed; he had never received a complement quite like that one before. "Thanks, I guess… So I guess we should get to business. First of all, what are your names?"
"A thousand apologies, I'm Claw and this is my friend Fang." The young messenger replied.
Kouga turned to Fang, "you are welcome to stay here or you may go and grab a snack and lounge in the other room with the others while we talk."
Fang looked at Claw for approval and then headed out of the council room.
"Well Claw, have a seat and tell me why you're here." Kouga said as he handed the young messenger some water and headed to his own seat and began sipping on his own cup.
"We come with a message from your mother, sir."
"Ah, how is she?"
"She is doing well, sir."
"Ok before we continue, you do not need to address me so formally, it's only the two of us here."
"Yes, sir…I mean…"
"It's okay, just go on."
"Well the message is about your father... He has become very ill and our healers aren't sure if he will survive. He has been ordered to stay in bed and your mother has assumed the role as alpha, but only until your father is better."
"Is that all?" Kouga questioned with very little emotion.
"Again, this maybe none of my business, but your father could be on his death bed and you don't seem very concerned."
"Let's just say my old man and I haven't been really close. In fact, you could say he's the reason I left the Northern Lands to become leader of this pack," Kouga said a bit agitated as the conversation began to bring up old memories.
"There is more to the message, do you wish for me to continue?"
"Yea sure, why not?" Kouga stated casually and picked up his water to finish it off.
"Because of the severity of the situation, you are to find a mate by the next full moon…"
"Kouga half chocked on his water and then sprayed it across the room, "WHAT?!"
"There's more…"
"More??"
"Should you refuse or are unable to find a suitable mate, your rank as alpha will be stripped from you and you beta officer is to assume the alpha role of this pack. You would be expected to return to the North and assume the leadership of the Northern Pack, and you are to mate with princess Ayame of the Snow Pack." The young wolf demon looks at Kouga momentarily and then continues, "Your mother says that she is sorry, but the wolf packs can not maintain order without a high ranking leader to look to for guidance. Without such a leader, individual packs may begin to fight among themselves for more territory."
"Gee thanks mom…" Kouga sighs and thinks.
A few moments later, Claw interrupts the silence, "um, unless you require my services, I will excuse myself."
Kouga realizing he forgot about the young wolf apologized.
"Please stay for dinner and get a good night's rest, and have one of the guards show around."
The young wolf left and Kouga continued to think about his situation.
+ Out in the Forest +
Ginta and Hakkaku were out with two of the pack hunters, searching for a decent kill for their Northern Brothers. After a few hours of searching, one of the wolves let out a howl. Ginta, Hakkaku and the other wolf all headed in the direction of the call. When they arrived, what they found was beyond their imagination. There they saw Inuyasha laying face down in the dirt. His hair was matted and dirty and he looked to be dead.
"What do you think happened to him?' Hakkaku asked.
"I'm not sure… Is he even alive?" Ginta responded.
Hakkaku leaned over to check for a pulse. "Yes, but barely and it doesn't look as if he's been wounded."
"Maybe we should take him back to the den; Kouga will know what to do."
The two carefully picked Inuyasha up off the ground and began to carry him back to the den.
"You two run ahead and tell Kouga what's happened," Ginta order the two hunters.
+ AN hour later, back at the Wolf Den +
This is impossible… I have just under a month to find a mate. Who could I possibly consider now that Kagome is gone? She's been the only one for me. His mind started to pull towards Inuyasha, but he quickly dismissed it. For the past two years he had been in direct competition with the other. His demon side still fought to reason with him. His demon found Inuyasha to be very strong, loyal, attractive and available. His rational side saw that Inuyasha was still only a half-breed; he had been in direct competition with him for a mate, and because of his human heritage and the fact that he has spent a lot of his time with humans; he might not find mating with another male normal.
Why am I thinking so hard about that mutt? But deep down he knew that Inuyasha would make a great mate, but he wasn't sure how to approach him about it, or where to find him for that matter.
Just as he finished that last thought, the two wolves from the hunting party ran into the room.
"You two know better than to just barge in here unannounced!"
The wolves cowered a bit but continued to press on. One began to relay the events of what happened out in the forest.
Hearing the information, Kouga's eyes began to fade red. His demon side was clearly enraged.
"Where are they now?" Kouga asked in a threatening tone.
The two wolves had backed into a corner, terrified. They had never seen their alpha this angry before.
"WHERE ARE THEY…? WHERE'S INUYASHA!?"
The wolves, huddled together for protection, told Kouga where they had last seen Ginta, Hakkaku, and Inuyasha. No sooner had they told him, Kouga had stormed out of the wolves den.
While his demon side was in control, Kouga realized that Inuyasha was the one for him. He thought about all the times he had fought with the half demon. How happy he was just to be close to the other, even though they were fighting. He also thought about the short time that he traveled with Inuyasha and his pack. He and Inuyasha would actually have talks about this or that since there was no point in posturing while Kagome was sleeping.
+ Flash Back +
"So, mutt face… why does Kagome always stay with you?" Kouga questioned. "I mean we both know she would be better off with me."
"Oh, so the wimpy wolf wants pointers?"
"If by pointers, you mean have her put a collar on me and be at her beck and call, no thanks."
Inuyasha sat quietly staring into space not really trying to make a come back.
"So… really, why does she keep coming back to you?"
Inuyasha sighed and laid down and looked towards the sky. "It's more like the other way around."
"Huh?" was all Kouga could muster.
"I stay with Kagome. Even though I have this necklace, I could still walk away and never see her again."
"So why don't you?"
"You wouldn't understand…"
"Oh I think I do, "Kouga responded with a gleam in his eyes trying to hold back his laughter, "you get off on her ordering you around." He then burst into laughter.
Inuyasha turned and glared at the now laughing wolf demon. He huffed and stood and began to walk away. "I knew you wouldn't understand."
As he walked away Kouga realized that he had struck a nerve with the half demon.
"Inuyasha wait!" Kouga got up and ran after the other, "I didn't mean anything by that last comment."
Inuyasha stopped and stood as still as a statue.
"I didn't mean to upset you. You know that right?" Kouga questioned as he reached out to place a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.
Inuyasha let his head sag towards the ground. "I know… It's just… She's all I've got."
Kouga looked at Inuyasha with a shocked expression. Inuyasha briefly let a smirk cross his face, but Kouga wouldn't have known because he was still facing away from the wolf demon.
"Don't act so surprised… I mean a half demon like me, come on… I'm lucky she would even allow me to breathe the same air as her…"
"You don't really mean that…"
"I do, and you know I do. My whole life I have been beaten and berated for who and what I am. Humans fear me and demons think I am a mistake that should be erased from existence. Think about it… even now… If it weren't for Kagome, would you even have considered trying to talk to me?"
Kouga opened his mouth to answer, but nothing came out. He knew what Inuyasha said was true.
Inuyasha smirked again, "that's what I thought…" he said as he began to walk back toward the campsite. Dawn was approaching, and he wanted to be there when the others awoke.
+ End Flash Back +
Inuyasha… I'm sorry that you've led such a troubled existence, maybe you will give me a chance to give you a life worth living.
After that thought he realized that the three he had been searching for were coming into view, and his demon side had blood on its mind.
Ginta looked up and realized Kouga was headed towards them, "Hey Kouga, over here!"
Kouga stopped only a few yards away from them. He was very tense, his fangs were in full display and his grow meant he was ready for blood.
Ginta spoke up, "we found Inuyasha about two miles back that way and we…"
"Put… him… down…"
'But Kouga…"
"I said PUT HIM DOWN, NOW!" It was all Kouga could do to hold his demon back and keep it from killing his friends.
The two demons put Inuyasha on the ground, slowly not wanting to anger Kouga any further.
"Now stand back away from him."
By now both Ginta and Hakkaku realized that Kouga was fighting with his demon side, so they quickly obeyed his commands and also showed that they were submissive to Kouga. As they backed away, Kouga slowly moved towards Inuyasha.
"Kouga,' Ginta began, "we were bringing him to you." He finish as he made sure to place Hakkaku behind him in an effort to keep his mate safe.
Once he reached Inuyasha, he cautiously smelled about, to make sure the other wasn't injured. Satisfied he picked Inuyasha up, bridal style, and turned to face Ginta and Hakkaku.
"When you two get back, meet me in my chambers," he snarled at them. He then turned and ran back towards the den.
Once Kouga was gone, the other two demons collapsed to the ground. They were both relieved that they lived through that event.
"I can't remember the last time I've seen Kouga like that…" Hakkaku stated.
"I can. And that's why I'm worried… Remember when the three of us first came to this pack?"
"Oh… OOHHH…I remember… that guy didn't have a chance. Kouga completely lost control… You... You don't think… he wouldn't kill Inuyasha… Would he?"
"I'm not sure what will happen, I just hope he gains control soon."
+ Meanwhile +
Kouga's demon side was still in control and carrying Inuyasha back to the den. Kouga was desperately trying to regain control of his actions. He could feel his body temperature rising and he could sense what his demon was thinking. If he didn't gain control soon, he was sure to cause Inuyasha harm, and that was the last thing he wanted to do.
Hs he entered the chambers of the den, he went directly to his quarters. The other members of his pack could sense that Kouga was not himself and made sure to stay out of his way. Upon entering his own personal quarters, he placed Inuyasha on his bed.
+ Inside Kouga's Mind +
"Okay, he's safe now. Le me have control again." Kouga's rational side stated.
"Not until he's claimed," the demon side replied.
"You made your point; I know that I'm attracted to Inuyasha and that he would make a suitable mate."
"Damn straight, and since we agree, I'm gonna mate with him now," his demon side said as Kouga began to remove Inuyasha's clothes.
Kouga was desperate. Ye, he did want Inuyasha but he wanted Inuyasha to choose him. The demon ignored Kouga and continued to lick and feel all over Inuyasha's unconscious body.
"No!" Kouga fought to gain control. "If you rape him he will never be a willing mate."
"Who cares… after he's been fucked really good, he won't have a say," the demon said as he raised Inuyasha's legs over his shoulders. He positioned his erect member at Inuyasha's entrance, and just as he was about to thrust in, everything went black.
TBC…
AN: My apologies to readers who might find some of my more graphic language inappropriate. I will be using it to really give the demons (the animal sides of the characters) more personality to show that they are really their own entity that the main characters sometimes have a hard time controlling.