Disclaimer: BLAH BLAH BLAH, I don't own anything, I'm just having fun.
AN: This story is crazy, I have this stuff written down and as I'm typing it up my muse keeps telling me to add stuff, so literally every few lines I'm adding something new. A section of this chapter was written by my wonderful co-author. I know a few of you would like longer chapters, but I decided to cut this one short or else it would be well over 6000 words, lol as it stands this is just a little over 2k.
I swear I'll shut up soon, lol. I changed my format just a little.
Italics will be things remembered and conversations in the minds between demons and characters, if that makes any sense. If it doesn't then let me know and I will do something about it.
+ At the Den +
"Kouga, you need to stop worrying…Inuyasha will come back. When he does, just talk to him," Hakkaku explained.
"What makes you so sure he will come back?"
Hakkaku pointed over to the corner. "He left his sword."
"What?"
Sure enough, Tetsusaiga was sitting in the corner.
+ Flash Back +
"I know Inuyasha doesn't want anyone to know of his weaknesses, but, somehow I know you wont' ever use this to your own advantage, Kouga," Kagome stated.
"You know me too well, Kagome. I only pick fights with the mutt for fun. If I really wanted to killhim I would have done it by now.:
"Kouga, you have to promise me not to…"
"…Forget the mutt, Kagome. He's more trouble than he's worth…"
"Kouga, I'm serious!"
"Okay, I promise not to hurt him."
"Good...Inuyasha must keep the Tetsusaiga with him at all times. Without it, his demon blood takes over and he transforms into a full demon."
"What's so bad about being a full demon?" Kouga asked almost offended.
"Nothing's wrong with being a full demon…normally. Because of his human blood, Inuyasha is unable to control his demon. He goes into a blind rage. All he knows is how to kill. He feels no pain or guilt...and, according to Myoga, the flea demon, it consumes him and eats away at his soul. The only way to stop him is to get him to grab hold of the Tetsusaiga, knock him out or...
"Or what, Kagome?"
"…or…or kill him."
+ End Flash Back +
"I have a bad feeling about this…" Kouga spoke under his breath.
"Kouga?" Hakkaku questioned.
"It's nothing. You're right. Inuyasha was probably just in shock and needed some space."
+ Back in the Forest +
Inuyasha goaded the scorpion into moving away from Ginta, "What's the matter...can't catch a mere half demon?"
He went through the air landing a good distance away from Ginta trying to keep him out of, and away from the battle. The scorpion charged at Inuyasha whipping its tail, with its deadly stinger, at the half demon. As Inuyasha was leaping to get out of the way of the stinger, the scorpion with its only pincer left lunged for the half demon's leg in mid jump hoping to latch onto and crush it. Luckily, Inuyasha was just out of range of the pincer, and it merely tore his leg leaving an open wound.
"You almost lost a limb yourself half demon," the scorpion hissed.
Inuyasha landed a little awkwardly, but he managed to stand and face the scorpion again, with a smirk on his face. "Keh…I still have it don't I."
Inuyasha did a quick look around to make sure Ginta wasn't near for his next attack. It was not as easy to control as his Iron Reaver. There needed to be enough space between Ginta and the scorpion. It was going to be close but Ginta needed help fast.
Reaching down he dipped his claws into the now freely flowing blood coming from his wounded leg. The scorpion was once again charging, Inuyasha leapt as high as he could to prepare his attack.
"Blades of Blood!!" Inuyasha hurled sickles at the scorpion and anything surrounding it. The scorpion brought his charge to a halt and blocked the vicious attack. After a few seconds the dust cleared, the surrounding landscape was completely destroyed but the scorpion demon remained unharmed.
Inuyasha landed with a slight yelp. The wound on his leg reminding him that is was there.
"What's wrong half demon? Bite off more than you can chew?" the scorpion laughed at him, mocking him.
Inuyasha was kneeling on the ground next to Ginta. His blood was flowing not only from his leg but from other wounds he'd received during the battle.
"B-Brother…" A weak voice caught his attention. Inuyasha turned and looked at Ginta "….Please leave me, save yourself."
"Heh heh heh… how pathetic. You should leave and let him die with dignity, "the scorpion began, "it must be embarrassing to have a hanyou try and save your life…"
"You SHUT UP!" Inuyasha yelled. He quickly turned to Ginta, "And you quit your yappin'. I'm not gonna leave you here and have a guilty conscious for the rest of my life." Inuyasha stood and faced the giant scorpion again. "Let's finish this now!" Inuyasha began to charge.
Just before he was able to attack, the scorpion lashed his stinger at Inuyasha. He jumped and was able to dodge it but, he was swiped hard by the scorpion's remaining pincer. The hit sent Inuyasha flying into a nearby tree and collapsing to the ground face first.
"That will teach you your place, half-breed," the scorpion said snidely. "Now I can have my wolf treat, and if I'm not full, I'll come back to finish you off for dessert.
Inuyasha laid motionless on the ground.
THUMP (a pulse of energy emanated from Inuyasha's body)
The scorpion moved to Ginta's body. The wolf demon was conscious , but unable to move.
"No, stay ba…AHH!"
THUMP (another wave of energy…) Inuyasha stands, his hair covering his eyes.
The scorpion had a tight hold on Ginta and was preparing to eat the wolf demon. Just before he took the first bite…
"What's this?" the scorpion turned to notice Inuyasha on his feet again. "So you still want to play?"
THUMP
The scorpion could sense the change in Inuyasha. He could feel the raw power emanating from him.
Inuyasha let loose a low growl and flexed his longer shaper claws. His demon blood had been awakened.
The scorpion, once again, dropped Ginta on the ground and turned to fight Inuyasha once more.
"You are becoming a nuisance. I grow tired of this game," the scorpion began. "Now DIE!" it yelled as it charged.
Inuyasha stood there with a feral grin with his jagged purple strips on each side of his face and waited for the attack. At the last minute he launched himself at the scorpion at full speed. The next minute, the scorpion stood still in shock. Inuyasha was now standing behind him with a feral murderus look on his face. He was covered in blood and venom from the inside of the scorpion. The scorpion now had a massive hole through its midsection.
"How could I have been beaten by a half breed?" was the last thing the demon said before it fell to the ground. Inuyasha flexed his claws and began to laugh in a way that made your blood curdel and any living thing in the surrounding area run away or hold very still so as not to be seen. He had a feral look in his eyes as he turned and walked towards the wolf demon. Just as he was about to do away with Ginta…
"I-Inuyasha… Brother…I owe you my life," he barely made out before he passed out.
Inuyasha stared at the wolf demon confused. The demon was injured and helpless and wasn't begging for his life. Instead he was showing him gratitude.
"…I will never allow you to be left alone…" –Kouga
"…you will be treated as a member of the pack…" –Ginta
"…I'm not gonna leave you here…" –Himself
Inuyasha fell to his knees, and raised his hands to his head.
"GGHHAAAAA!!"
"Kill him. Kill him. Blood. More blood," the demon in his head began taunting him.
"GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!" Inuyasha yelled.
With his last bit of resolve, Inuyasha picked Ginta up and began walking back to the wolf den.
+ At the Den +
Kouga and Hakkaku were waiting idly for any sign of Ginta and Inuyasha.
"Kouga, all of your pacing is making me a little sick."
"What…oh, sorry," he said sat down and began tapping his foot impatiently.
Hakkaku let a out a small chuckle. "They're fine. You should try to relax. If anything bad happened, Ginta knows to signal for help."
"I know," Kouga replied, "I just…"
A howl interrupted Kouga. The two stared at each other, then they simultaneously ran for the entrance of the cave. As they arrived at the entrance, Kouga questioned the guards on duty.
"Report…What happened?"
The guards remained silent. One of them turned to Kouga and then pointed out the main entrance. When Kouga looked, he found Inuyasha a few yards away holding a wounded and unconscious Ginta in his arms.
"GINTA!!" Hakkaku yelled as he began running to his mate.
"Hakkaku! Stop and stay where you are," Kouga ordered.
"But…"
"I said stand down and don't move!"
Hakkaku, though he didn't like it, did as he was told. Kouga then began to assess the situation. Inuyasha was different. He was stronger, wilder, and…
"Heh heh heh, even when I'm not trying to control you, you still yearn for him. Look at him, his demon blood is in control. He's nothing but a wild animal and his aura is making you want to roll over and submit to him. Yes, you want him to …"
"SHUT UP" Kouga yelled at his demon.
"Inuyasha? It's me Kouga."
As he closed the gap between them, Inuyasha's growls became angrier.
"Inuyasha, listen to my voice… I'm not gonna hurt you… and I'm sure you don't really wanna hurt me." By this point Kouga had managed to get within arms length of half demon that seemed to have lost all of his rational thoughts. Kouga then reached out slowly with both arms, "Thank you for bringing Ginta back to us." Inuyasha growled again and held firm to Ginta. "Inuyasha, If you don't allow us to help, he will die."
Inuyasha looked down at the demon in his arms then back at Kouga. He then slowly reached out and placed Ginta in the other wolf demons arms.
"Hakkaku, come and take him to get help." Hakkaku grabbed his mate and raced into the den.
As soon as Ginta was out of harm's way, the guards that were present raised their weapons, preparing to attack. The now irrational, Inuyasha sensed the on coming attack and prepared himself to attack.
"STAND DOWN!" Kouga yelled keeping eye contact, not wanting to give Inuyasha any oportuntiy for an unexpected attack and trying to keep Inuyasha with in site at all times unsure of what the wild hanyou would do next.
Sensing the danger had passed, Inuyasha kept looking directly into Kouga's eyes. Kouga felt something tug at him but couldn't really place what it was. Then without warning, the half demon collapsed.
"Inuyasha…" Kouga was down on his knees checking for a pulse. His heart beat was erratic but he was still breathing.
"Inuyasha…" Kouga began speaking to the hanyou, "Inuyasha, snap out of it." Inuyasha remained motionless. Kouga grabbed him in his arms and quickly rushed him to the healers.
Upon entering the healers den he came upon the site of Hakkaku kneeling next to his mate Ginta gentely telling him he was going to be alright willing him to be alright. Kouga found an open mat to lay Inuyasha upon it. While holding Inuyasha Kouga got a closer look at his face noticing the ragged purple stripes and realizing he needed to get Inuyasha's sword or the healer was going to have more then the two wounded to heal. So Kouga ran as fast a he could before the hanyou awoke to get his sword to him.
TBC
AN: Last minute comment here. I know that I will make Kouga the dominant figure in the relationship, but at this point, Im trying to show that in the demon world these rolls aren't clearly established until the first mating. And it was easier to show how much power can change ones roll in a demonic relationship. (wow that was starting to get a little deep for me) Later! :)