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A Thin Line
Chapter 7
The sun hung mid way in the morning sky still rising slowly over the grassy landscape the fresh forest air filling the caves of the wolf demons.
Deep within the caves Kagome lay asleep on the bed of straw inside the healer's chambers but she was not alone.
"She is still sleeping at this hour?" A feminine asked.
"You can't blame her that fight with the demon birds took a lot out of her" Another one replied.
"Yes you are right but still she better wake up soon the party is tonight" Kagome's eyes slowly faded open at the sound of the two females talking.
"Oh look she is waking up!" Kagome sat up despite her sourness from her wounds as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes.
When she was done she looked around to spot both Sango and Tanashi smiling brightly at her.
"Good morning Kagome" Sango smiled "Sango, Tanashi what are you guys doing here?" Kagome asked "We came to see how you were after that battle we were a bit worried." Tanashi stated.
"I see well you shouldn't be I'm fine" Kagome smiled "Yes we see that so I guess Kouga's did well to dress your wounds" Tanashi smiled.
"Oh so it was true I herd Kouga came here last night and tended to you" Sango smirked with a quick wink.
Kagome felt a blush spread across her cheeks.
"Well yea he did" Kagome said a bit hesitant
"So what happened between you two?" Sango asked Tanashi was dieing to know as well
"N-Nothing we just talked is all" Kagome lied
"Really well then if not Kouga I am dieing to know who gave you that" Tanashi smiled as she pointed her finger at Kagome's neck.
Kagome looked down not being able see what they were talking about but a quick image crossed her mind the feeling of Kouga's warm tongue gliding over her flesh and the tingling of his lips sucking on her sweet skin.
Kagome quickly slapped her hand over her neck covering the light purple mark Kouga had left on her she had been so caught up in the moment she forgot all about it.
Kagome's entire face was red as a cherry from embracement Kagome's entire face was red as a cherry from embracement Sango and Tanashi both began to laugh at her discomfort
"Come on Kagome we are only teasing besides its nothing a little powder wont cover" Sango smiled waving her hand towards her friend.
"Oh I almost forgot" Tanashi thought out loud before getting to her feet.
"What is it Tanashi?" Kagome asked pushing her hair over shoulder to cover her mark.
"Me and Sango have a surprise for you" Tanashi walked over to the cave entrance before quickly grabbing something from behind a large rock.
"Oh your right!" Sango smiled as she walked over to where Tanashi was.They both exchanged mumbles and movements in a hush tone so Kagome could not hear
"What's going on? What are you two up to?" Kagome asked her eyes narrowing a bit.
Tanashi and Sango both took a few steps backwards in a blink of an eye Kagome saw a flash of colors and fabric swing in front of her face before settling.
Kagome looked over at what it could have been she saw Sango and Tanashi both holding up a kimono, but this was no ordinary kimono it was beautiful it was a dark blue with light blue lily's sowed into it and gold trimming around the top it was breath taking.
"It's beautiful" Kagome reached out feeling the fabric its silky fabric tingling on her fingers.
"We are so glad you like because it is yours!" Sango smiled Kagome went wide eyed
"Mine, why are you guys giving this to me?"Kagome asked
"So you can wear it to the party silly" Tanashi replied
"Party what party?" Kagome was a bit confused
"Oh that's right you have been asleep all this time" Sango said more a statement than a question
"You mind filling me in?" Kagome asked Sango and Tanashi folded the kimono neatly before sitting down in front of Kagome
"Well last night one of the pack leaders from the west came here to see Kouga. When he discovered are victory of the birds of paradise so he sent word to his pack. They are throwing a huge party in honor of Kouga and the tribe they are already here preparing outside. So now you know why we got you this kimono so you can look you best in front of Kouga's men and allies."
Kagome was a bit at a loss for words "So the party is tonight?"
"You got it" Sango smiled
"I see" Kagome looked down
"Well Sango we better get going Kouga should be back any moment now" Tanashi said getting to her feet.
"Kouga why would he come in here" Kagome asked.
"Well because he has been checking on you all morning and all last night. I'm surprised he is still walking around I don't think he got a moment of sleep last night." Tanashi smiled
"You mean Kouga came back even after I fell asleep?" Kagome asked in surprise
"You got it he never left you side for a moment until this morning when he had to go help plan the feast but he has been sneaking off checking on you almost every time he gets a chance." Tanashi turned her attention to Sango
"We better get back now we still have to get ready ourselves"
"Your right" Sango said getting to her feet
"See you later Kagome" Sango smiled before her and Tanashi vanished out the cave entrance leaving the kimono behind for Kagome.
Kagome watched as he friends left leaving her to her thoughts Kagome glanced over to the kimono on the floor she grabbed it pulling it into her lap. It really was beautiful Kagome fingered the material for a while then her thought slowly began to slip elsewhere.
"He stayed with me all night huh?" Kagome brushed her hair off her shoulder as she placed her hand over the mark on her neck. Despite the embracement of the moment Kagome smiled
"Kouga..."
Outside the wolf den in one of the large fields not to far from the caves Takashi's men were getting straight to work as there leader had commanded.
Most were moving large logs into place for a bonfire while others went hunting for the feast that was to take place later on that night. Takashi stood over by his men shouting orders he wanted everything to be perfect.
The same could not be said for Kouga he stood over by himself staring blankly into the sky not really caring what was taking place around him.
"No No we need a lot more wood than that we want this fire to last all night!" Takashi turned his attention to one of his men standing to his right.
"You over there go make sure we have plenty saki and wine and tell the men to keep there hands off it until tonight." Takashi wasted no time he had put his men to work the second they got there while the women went to prepare more food.
"So Kouga what do you think this party will defiantly be one to remember...Kouga?" Takashi looked around seeing Kouga paying no attention to him just standing a few feet away from him staring into the clouds.
"Kouga!" Takashi barked Kouga still did not turn to face him.
Takashi sighed heavily before walking over to his friend he extended a hand before waving it in front of Kouga's face.
"Hello Kouga earth to Kouga!" Kouga slowly brought his gaze down to Takashi
"Huh what is it?" Takashi bent down as he picked up to small pebbles from the ground and struck a girly pose before bringing the stones up to his ears.
"I was just wondering what earrings I should wear to the party tonight?" Takashi said in a famine voice Kouga looked away he didn't even really understand him he just kind of blocked him out.
"Whatever is fine I don't care" Kouga spoke dryly before losing interest he turned his back and began to walk away heading back to the main den "I will back I've got to go check on something"
Takashi let a growl of frustration before tighting his grip on one of the pebbles he was holding.
Kouga merely ignored him until he felt a shot of pain ring through his head Kouga growled he placed his hand over his head where he had been struck
.
Kouga revealed his fangs in a snarl as he turned around to see Takashi having only one stone in his hand throwing it up and down in one hand his other placed on his hip.
"What the hell was that for?" Kouga barked.
"To knock some sense into you!" Takashi threw the other pebble into the dirt "Ever since my pack got here it has been nothing but day dreaming and running back to that human wench of yours with your tail between your legs."
Kouga's eyes widen in surprise "How do you know about her?" Kouga asked letting that insult of his slip this time.
"Are you kidding gossip spreads like wild fire around your pack" Takashi continued
"Now what the hell is so important about that human that the almighty Kouga has to go check on her every five minutes huh"
Kouga looked away "That's none of your business so just stay out of it"
"Why you knuckle headed fool I aught to...!" Takashi trailed off when he saw the look on Kouga's face he was so calm the old Kouga would have jumped over here and wanted to duke it out, but no he was just standing there.
"Wait a second you..."Takashi walked over to Kouga staring into his eyes. They were calm and relaxed he had never seen that look in Kouga's eyes before but he had seen it in some of his men. Suddenly Takashi busted out in laughter at the thought "Y-You are in love with that human"
Kouga ears twitched at the sound of the word 'love' "What?!" Kouga barked.
"Don't play dumb with me Kouga I know that look in your eyes" Takashi mocked taking a few steps back as rich laughter poured out.
"Oh this is just to rich Kouga the great wolf demon Kouga is in love with a human and a slave no less its just to good to be true!" Takashi wrapped his arms around his stomach he was laughing so hard he was almost about to cry.
"That does it!" Kouga lips folded back in a snarl as he stormed over to Takashi still laughing hysterically. Kouga grabbed him by the fur he wore on his chest lifting to his tip toes. His laughter was cut off when he saw the look of pure anger on Kouga's face but he still wore a smirk across his lips.
"Shut your trap Kagome is nothing to me! So don't you dare think anything else got it!?" Kouga barked.
Takashi let a small laugh escape his lips "Really prove it!" Kouga's loosened his grip on Takashi as he allowed him to fall back to the ground landing on his rump with a thud.
"Just tell me how" Kouga followed his arms across his chest his anger subsiding a bit.
"Well tonight is the party and if that girl is nothing to you like you say she is. Then you wont have a problem inviting one of the girls from my tribe for a little one on one" Kouga's eyes widen a bit the thought of sleeping with a stranger was nothing new to him but still something didn't feel right in the pit of his stomach.
"And?" Kouga stated plainly
"That's it you spend the night with one of my girls or one of yours I don't care and I will take back everything I said and that you are still the lone wolf I grew up with" Takashi said with a smile
"What happens if I don't" Kouga asked letting his hands fall to his side
"Then we both know that the mighty Kouga has a leash around his neck by a mere human slave" Takashi smirked Kouga pondered his thoughts for a moment Takashi would never let this go not to mention if his tribe found out they would think he was weak and unfit to rule this pack.
Kouga growled out of frustration "Fine" he huffed under his breath so Takashi had to strain to hear it.
"Excellent!" Takashi walked over to Kouga and wrapped his arm around Kouga's shoulder
"So tonight its non stop saki food and women!" Takashi grinned
"Yea excellent" Kouga looked down at the ground he had a feeling tonight was going to be a night he would never forget and not for the better.
Sango walked through the entrance of her own personal den Kouga's men had given her it was large enough to accommodate a few people but Sango liked the extra room.
She walked into her sleep area were a large fur pellet was spread out with soft pillows she looked around a bit and spotted Miroku in the corner packing something in a knapsack.
"Miroku" Sango spoke walking over to him "Oh hello Sango" Miroku pushed the knapsack into his robes before getting to his feet to face her.
"What are you doing?" Sango asked "Well you see I believe it is time for me to go I do not wish to over stay my welcome■ Miroku smiled down at her before extending his hands down taking hers in his.
He lifted them up as he stared down into her dark brown eyes "Thank you for everything Sango goodbye" Sango had a blush spread across her face at the feeling of her hands in his.
He slowly released her as he began to walk towards the cave entrance.
Sango snapped out of her thought and swallowed the lump forming in her throat.
She quickly turned around her hair flying around with her until resting over her shoulder
"Wait Miroku!" Miroku froze in his steps as he slowly turned around to face her. Sango looked at his eyes staring blankly at her she felt her blush spread as her gaze fell to the floor in embarrassment.
"Well you see I never got a chance to thank you for everything you did I mean with the birds of paradise┘.B-but tonight there is going to be a party and I was wondering if you would like to come."
Miroku felt a smile tug over his handsome lips "Why Sango are you asking me to stay?" Miroku walked over to her standing in front of her.
"Well No I mean Y-Yes I mean If you want to" Sango felt her heart beating harder in her chest Miroku once again took Sango's hand in his smiling down at her
"I would love to" Sango felt the courage to smile back up at him despite the embracement.
She felt comfortable with him she felt like she could maybe confide in him she felt like...like...like there was something touching her butt.
Sango turned her gaze to Miroku's hand noticing one was behind her and the very odd smile he wore on his face.
"Why...Why... You..."
"YOU PERVERT!!!"
Tanashi sat on Kouga's bed waiting patiently as Kagome went to the back of the large cave to begin changing into her kimono. When the most awful sound rang through out the entire cave including Kouga's room.
SMACK!
Followed by a mans muffled cry of pain.
"What on earth was that?" Tanashi questioned getting to her feet thinking maybe the den was under attack.
Kagome was not worried one bit she wrapped her arms around her stomach as rich laughter poured out.
"I know that sound any where!" Kagome shouted through her laughs.
Tanashi looked at Kagome a bit confused but decided to shrug of the thought "So Kagome you better hurry and get changed I want to see how the Kimono fits"
"Oh right" Kagome snapped out of her burst of laughter "I'll go change right now"
Kagome headed to the back of the den near the hot springs before disappearing from sight.
A few moments past as Tanashi sat on Kouga's bed listing to the rustling of fabric from the back of the cave until she finally heard footsteps coming her way before stopping.
Tanashi turned her head excepting to see Kagome only to see the top of her head she was hiding behind a large rock that covered her body from view.
"Kagome is something the matter?" Tanashi asked getting to her feet "Umm you could say that" Kagome called from behind the rock.
"Oh no the kimono didn't fit!" Tanashi thought out loud "Oh no it fits alright" Kagome said in a sarcastic voice "Then what's the problem?" Tanashi had a confused look on her face as she placed her hands on her hips.
"Ummm well..." Kagome trailed off.
She slowly stepped out from behind the rock revealing her self and the kimono.
"It's just a little revealing..." Kagome placed a hand over her obi and another over her bare shoulder. The kimono was beautiful complementing every curve on Kagome's body the top draped down to her shoulders revealing the top of Kagome's large but still growing breast.
Tanashi went wide eyed at how beautiful she looked she never knew Kagome had such a lovely figure "Oh Kagome you looked breath taking" Tanashi smiled walking over to her friend
"Y-You think so" Kagome had a small blush spread across her face.
"Oh course and Kouga will think so to" Tanashi gave a slight wink and a smile.
Kagome looked down a bit she knew as soon as Kouga saw her he would probably put on that charming yet perverted smirk he wore so highly. She shook her head at the thought tonight was going to be a long night.
"But something is missing" Tanashi said looking over Kagome's hair "Really what?" Kagome asked letting her hands drop to her side a little more at ease from her bare skin.
Tanashi gave a warm smile "I had a feeling you were going to need this." She reached into the sleeve of her kimono before pulling out something.
Kagome watched in interest wondering what it was Tanashi opened her hand to reveal a golden hair piece in the shape of a flower it was beautiful.
"Oh Tanashi it's beautiful!" Kagome gasped
"Glad you think so because I'm lending it to you for the night to give you that extra sparkle" Tanashi teased as she pushed the peace into Kagome's hair by her ear complementing the kimono and herself.
"There now you are already!" Tanashi smiled "Tanashi thank you" Kagome fingered the golden piece in her hair.
"Oh we better get going we still have to pick me an outfit!" Tanashi said grabbing Kagome's wrist and pulling her out the door.
"Wait a second Tanashi!" Kagome exclaimed not wanting to go face all of Kouga's men looking so revealed but it was to late Tanashi pulled her out any way smiling as another large blush spread across Kagome's face.
The sun soon began to despite behind the mountains on the horizon as night swiftly followed and with it the party of the wolf demon tribes.
Wolf demons of all ages gathered around the huge bonfire some dancing, some drinking, most laughing and have a great time.
The fire roared along with the gentle sounds of drums and flutes making wonderful music for the demons to dace to it was a great party.
Well for some more than others Kouga was not so lucky as to enjoy the festivities around him.
He sat there watching the fire in boredom sure there were many beautiful woman dancing around it but none really struck his fancy he did not know what was wrong with him. Takashi on the other time was having a wonderful time.
He sat not to far from Kouga not watching the fire he was to busy fondling the two naive girls on each of his arms he was defiantly drunk of his butt though Kouga did not pay much attention.
Until he came over to where he sat plopping down right beside him the two women following giggling Kouga could tell by both there sent and the look on there faces they were drunk also.
"What's wrong Kouga not having fun ...hick-up?" Takashi smiled the affect from the alcohol slurring his words Kouga let out a light snort
"Looks like you're having enough fun for the both of us" Takashi began to laugh
"You know what Kouga you need to loosen up" Takashi turned his attention to a girl passing by
"Hey there sweetie bring me a large bottle of saki would ya" Tanashi smirked.
The girl did as she was asked and walked over to where all the food and booze was.
"The last thing you need is another drink" Kouga gave Takashi a stern look.
"Ha!" Takashi simply said "Hey gals give me a moment alone would ya... hick-up" Takashi turned to the drunk girls on his arms.
"Sure thing lord Takashi" One of the girl said pulling the other girl to her feet before stumbling off.
"Here you are" That girl returned handing Takashi the large bottle of saki "Thanks babe" Takashi winked before sending her off.
"There you go!" Takashi said shoving the bottle to Kouga.
"Ta as if I don't want to end up acting like you!" Kouga said shoving the bottle back.
"Oh really your master not want you to drink any tonight" Takashi mocked referring to Kagome.
Kouga growled at the mention of the world master
"Give me that!" Kouga grabbed the bottle from Takashi before taking several large gulps of the clear liquid.
"That's my boy!" Takashi cheered as he patted Kouga on the back.
Kouga let out a grunt as he brought the bottle from his lips he could already tell the drink was taking affect he felt the numbing sensation all through his body.
"So spot one you like yet?" Takashi asked
"Huh?" Kouga replied looking back over to Takashi "
You know a girl anyone strike your fancy?" Takashi grinned Kouga did not reply
"How about the one playing the flute she is cute" Kouga looked away not really interested
"Not my type" he said flatly
"Alright alright I will play nice for now but you better hurry before all the good ones are gone" Takashi winked before getting to his feet "
Now you enjoy that bottle while I go find my dance partners." Takashi smiled referring to the two drunken girls earlier before vanishing off into the crowd.
Kouga watched as he vanished along all the other wolf demons before turning his gaze back to the fire "This is going to be a long night" Kouga thought before pressing the bottle to his lips taking another large gulp.
Kagome tagged along side Tanashi as they began working there way through the crowd Tanashi had dressed herself in a lovely light orange kimono with red lilies in the material her hair pulled up in a bun she looked quite pretty.
Kagome was still the blossom amongst most of the girls her beauty did not go unnoticed as they walked there way though the crowd Kagome heard countless cat calls coming from the men they passed.
"Hey baby over here" One demon called
"Looking for good time sweetie!" Another one shouted.
Kagome could not help but blush as she heard more and more demons shout for her Tanashi looked over to Kagome her gaze on the ground with a large blush over her face.
"Don't let them bother you Kagome" Tanashi smiled
"Yea I know but still there kind of hard to ignore" Kagome said flatly
"Think of them as complements that you look good" Tanashi winked Kagome gave a slight nod she did not think the way she dressed would call attention to so many demons it was kind of embracing but Kagome decided it would be best not to linger on the thought.
"Oh there you are" A male voice called from behind both Tanashi and Kagome Tanashi recognized the voice as she turned to great her mate Suta emerging from the crowd he approached Tanashi with a smile as he wrapped his arm around her waist pulling her into his arms.
Tanashi willing fell into his embrace greeting him with a warm kiss "Hello my love" Tanashi smiled brightly up at him.
"May I have this dance" Suta gave a charming smile down at his loved one.
Tanashi nodded her head with a smile before looking back to Kagome. "Kagome?" Kagome gave a cheerful smile.
"Oh go right ahead I'll be fine" She flicked her wrist at them in a gesture Tanashi gave Kagome one more of her most famous smiles before being pulled away with her mate.
Kagome honestly did not want Tanashi to go and leave her all by herself but she thought she kind manage by herself for awhile.
For a few moments Kagome wondered around the crowd looking for someone she knew when she saw the large bonfire she thought it would be nice to sit down and get warm for a little while.
So she began to make her way towards it she pushed past a few more wolf demons before finally managing to get to the front she looked at the roaring fire with a smile.
She looked around for a bit before she spotted a very failure face Kouga was sitting not to far away with a bottle of saki in his hand with a very strange look on his face he looked frustrated and a little angry.
Kagome decided not to linger on the thought as she walked over to the slumped over wolf demon she walked beside him standing there looking down at him before speaking
"Is this seat taken?" She smiled Kouga immediately snapped out of his thoughts before looking up to Kagome smiling down at him
"K-Kagome!"
"I'll take that as a no" Kagome gently sat down beside him a warm smile still on her face.
Kouga looked her over noticing her kimono and not to mention the amount of skin she was showing she looked beautiful Kouga felt his jaw dropped a bit. Kagome noticed him staring at her she didn't even see him blink "
Umm is something wrong?" Kouga snapped out of his trance
"No nothing" An eerie silence fell over the two as Kouga looked back to the flames of the fire "What should I do now?" Kagome looked at Kouga in confusion he looked like he was about to yell or punch someone
"Why does he look so mad?" Kagome thought "Kouga are you ok you don't look so good" Kagome asked in concern
"I'm fine" Kouga said flatly
"You don't look fine to me do you have a fever or something?" Kagome gently placed her hand over his forehead.
"I said I'm fine!" Kouga barked pushing her hand away and getting to his feet.
"Kouga!" Kagome said in surprise looking up at him glaring down at her
"Hey Kouga did you finish that bottle already!" Kouga turned his attention to who had spoken sure enough it was Takashi
"Oh great" Kouga thought out loud
"What is it?" Kagome asked getting to her feet.
Takashi walked up to Kouga both of the girls form early on his arms again he had his arms wrapped tightly around there waist as they clung to him with a drunken smile.
"Takashi" Kouga said plainly "Takashi?" Kagome thought she had never met this wolf demon before.
"What do you want dont you have some more women to pick up?" Kouga said a hint of sarcasm in his voice "Now Now dont be rude I have all the women I need right here" Takashi smiled as the girls on his arms let out small giggles.
Kouga let out a slight snort at the sound they were probably to drunk to even remember there own names Kagome narrowed her eyes at Takashi he reminded her of a certain womanizing monk she had know for quiet awhile.
"Well well well what do we have here" Kouga's ears twitched at the sweet sound of a woman's voice.
Both Takashi and Kagome along with Kouga looked over to see who had spoken there before them was a beautiful female wolf demon with long wavy brown hair dark blue eyes and ruby red lips. Along with a wonderful figure hidden by her kimono although it had a large slit down the side revealing her silky looking leg.
"Ah Toki I was wondering when you were going to show up" Takashi smirked
"Takashi looks like you didn't waist any time enjoying the festivities" The beautiful wolf demon said looking the girls on Takashi's arms up and down.
"Well you know me!" Takashi proclaimed "
Toki?" Kouga thought out loud Toki turned her gaze to Kouga staring at her she gave him a charming smile
"So you must be the famous Kouga I have heard so much about I'm glad to know the rumors were true you are indeed very handsome" Kagome watched her gaze over Kouga with that devilish sneer on her face she narrowed her eyes at the grinning wolf
"Um Kouga..." Kagome began
"So you have heard about me sorry I can't return the favor" Kouga said in a charming voice Kagome let out a small gasp "Does he actually like her?"
"Oh what a shame perhaps you would let me fill you in maybe over a dance" Toki flicked her wavy hair with her silken hand "My pleasure" Kouga smirked as he let Toki take his hand leading him off closer to the fire for a one on one dance.
"Kouga I..." Kagome started but she knew Kouga would probably not hear her.
Kagome felt a ping of sadness go through her at the sight of Toki clinging to Kouga arm but also jealousy pulled through her as she struggled to keep her miko powers in check even though the thought of purifying her seemed very nice at this time.
Kagome let out a huff of frustration turning her back to the now dancing couple not wanting to see anymore. Takashi noticed her frustration
"I dont blame you for being jealous Toki is one of the more popular girls in my clan to say the least" Kagome's head shot up as if she had just been slapped
"Ah What Who Said I Was Jealous of That...That...That!" Kagome looked away
"Oh just forget it she is not worth the frustration!" "Oh do you think so now?" Takashi loosened the grip on one of the girls on his arms pointing towards the fire.
Kagome slowly looked fearing what she was going to see she gasped at the sight there Kouga was with his hand on Toki's hip she was standing in front of him her rear pressed into his fur skirt smiling she was practically grinding on him.
"Why That...That!" Kagome felt her hand ball into a fist
"That does it!" Kagome stormed over to were Kouga and Toki were she came up behind Kouga poking him in the shoulder he slowly let go of Toki and turned to meet her.
"Kagome?" Kouga asked
"Oh why did we stop" Toki purred pressing her chest into Kouga's back wrapping her arms around his chest "
Kouga look at you I can tell you have been drinking and you cant think straight I'm taking you back to the den to get some rest!" Kagome barked grabbing his arm dragging him from Toki's grasp
"Kouga you did not tell me you had a mate?" Toki asked in a sinister voice Kouga quickly became annoyed by her tugging on his arms
"Hands off Me!" Kouga barked snatching his arm back.
Kagome gasped at how much force he put behind that movement
"Kouga" Kagome said in both shock and worry
"She is not my mate!" Kouga barked before turning his attention back to Kagome
"Look you can go back to the den if you want but I'm staying here and I dont need you to tell me other wise!" Kouga barked Kagome was speechless he was so angry and the look in his eyes when he screamed at her was frightening.
"Oh looks like he made his choice you better run along home now" Toki smirked wickedly as she snaked an arm around Kouga's waist
"Kouga I..." Kagome could not think of anything to say what could she say.
"Lets go" Kouga spoke down to Toki before heading towards the crowd.
"Kouga" Kagome thought as she watched them vanish amongst the other demons.
As if on queue Takashi walked over to Kagome standing there in shock
"Oh dont let that bother you Kouga will come back in no time he only wants one thing from Toki if he keeps to the bet"
Kagome looked over to Takashi
"Bet?"
"Oh well I think Kouga is totally wiped by one of his slaves but Kouga denies it he says that she means nothing to him besides a piece of action well so to prove it to me we made a bet that if he can score with one girl tonight then I will take it all back funny right?"
Kagome felt her heart shatter into but she contained herself for one finally question
"A-and this slave's name is what?" Kagome dreaded the answer
"Oh her name is K-Kay Kau Oh now I know Kagome yea that's it Kagome is her name poor chick she dont know Kouga is only keeping her around for one reason if you know what I mean" Takashi winked
Kagome let her hair fall in front of her eyes hiding her emotion
"Yea poor her...Um thank you for explain it I'm going to go now nice to meet you" With that Kagome turned her heels into the opposite side of the crowd heading back to the caves.
Takashi watched her walk into the crowd he let his eyes rome her body watching her rump sway from side to side before she was out of sight.
He let out a lecherous grin "Now if Kouga's slave looked like that I could understand falling for her" Takashi turned away with a smile as he went to fetch himself another bottle of saki
"Its not far now" Toki cooed she lead Kouga by the hand leading him to the small quters she had been given.
Kouga limply let her guide him he was in no hurry he knew as soon as they finished he would leave and probably go back to a very pissed off Kagome.
After awhile they made it to the small cave it was lit by a few separate torches Toki released his hand as she let out a squeal of delight she ran over to the large patch of straw sprawled out on the floor before jumping on it.
She laid down on her back letting her hair fall freely around her as she smiled over to Kouga still standing by the entrance. Kouga made no motion to join her despite her sly smiles.
"What's wrong my lord?" Toki sat up looking over to him.
Kouga did not reply really didn't know the answer himself he had a knot in his stomach ever since he had went to the party.
"Oh I know I am a little over dressed for this accession..."Toki glided her soft hand up to the top of her kimono pulling it down at bit to reveal her bare shoulders she looked over her body before turning her attention back to Kouga she gave sly smirk.
Kouga's eyes widen a bit at her actions
"You move pretty fast dont you"
Toki let a light laugh pass her red lips "I am not interested in playing the coy maiden I would much rather have well you know..."Toki smiled over to him.
"I see" Kouga satiated plainly.
"Dont tell me you have changed your mind or do you have other engagements with a certain human" Toki sneered Kouga narrowed his icy blue eyes at that statement "No none!" Kouga spat out as if the words burned his tongue.
"Oh then why so distant?" Toki asked Kouga looked over at her for a moment she was all his for the taking but what was so wrong he did not feel a spark of passion inside him. Now with Kagome every ounce of passion was like a roaring fire ready to explode with in him.
"Wait I can't think of stuff like that right now" Kouga thought he pushed the thoughts from his mind he would not allow Kagome's mere image to stand in the way of this.
In one swift movement Kouga undid the shoulder pads that connected to his armor quickly pulling it off of his chest and setting it by the door.
He turned back to face Toki leering at him with a pleased look on her face.
Toki looked up and down at his perfectly sculpted torso his abs carved into perfection.
Kouga could not but help it was nice to see a girl who loved to examine his body and all its glory rather than turn away shyly though he loved Kagome's innocents.
Again Kouga fought the thoughts from his head he had to stop wondering back to Kagome's image.
With a growl of frustration Kouga made his way over to the straw bed where Toki now lay.
In a swift movement he came to his knees leering over her she was a very attractive woman.
With out hesitation Toki reached up her arms placing them on Kouga's bare shoulder pulling him down on top of her.
Kouga pushed himself up on his arms while his lower half laid on Toki.
She smiled up at him as he leaned down for a kiss Toki gladly met his lips both closing there eyes.
Kouga felt her lips push on to his as she placed a hand behind his head to deepen the kiss Kouga's eyes shot open he immediately wanted to pull away her lips were not the soft lushes ones he had thought.
They were terribly dry and cracked it was like kissing sand paper hidden behind red paint.
Kouga gasped a bit when he felt Toki's tounge push itself into his mouth wrapping around his own Kouga felt his vomit reflex being tested she was gagging him.
Not to mention Kouga had to fight the urge to pull away and say eww like a female when he felt drool leak from her mouth.
Kouga could not take it anymore he pulled away from her lips as he began kissing down her jaw line working his way down to her collar bone hoping something would go right tonight.
Nothing change the awful taste of salt tingled on his lips her skin tasted horrible though apparently she did not know that.
"Oh Kouga" Toki cheered as she raised both her hands into the thick locks of Kouga's hair pulling hard.
Kouga let a growl pass through his lips that was not enjoyable to him it hurt and was quite annoying.
"Damn it is nothing right with this girl!" Kouga thought "There has to be one thing just one!" Kouga pulled back as stared down at Toki smiling up at him Kouga cringed even her face was getting annoying to even gaze upon.
In one last tempt of desperation Kouga pushed open Toki's kimono revealing her breast.
Again Kouga was speechless the once huge orbs he had thought to be real was mere stuffing in her kimono Kouga gazed down at them in disbelief.
Toki did not take the hint "Like what you see?" She bragged Kouga let out one last growl of frustration as he untangled Toki's hands from his hair and getting to his knees
"I can't take it anymore!" He barked Kouga quickly got to his feet heading for the cave entrance in a swift movement he grabbed his armor and began putting it back on.
Toki quickly sat up in confusion as she pulled her kimono closed staring over to Kouga as he dressed himself "Whats the matter?" she asked Kouga finished buckling his shoulder pads and fixing his pony tail before turning to answer her
"Sorry but you just dont do it for me I'm outta here" Kouga turned to leave.
"Why you no good...!" Toki screamed Her verbal attacks fell on deaf ears as Kouga left the cave and the very angry demoness inside it.
"I better get used to screaming because Kagome's not doubt going to extremely pissed off" Kouga sighed as he made his way back outside to the party.
He sighed heaving when he changed his path to head back to his den a place he really did not want to go.
Kagome sat on Kouga's bed staring plainly into the roaring fire after coming in from outside she wanted some time alone.
She thought it might help clear her mind but it was the opposite she felt angry sad confused all at the same time nothing was making since.
Kagome sighed heavily as she stared harder into the flames "Just take a few deep breaths everything will be fine" Kagome thought
"Kagome..." Kagome heard a familiar voice call She quickly got to her feet thinking she would see Kouga in the door way but she was wrong no one was there.
"What?" Kagome looked around the room she was completely alone "Oh great now I'm hearing things..." Kagome shook her head from side to side
"Get a grip Kagome you are losing it" Kagome walked over to the fire sitting in front of it hoping to warm herself up it was cold in this room.
She extended her hands out towards the flame feeling the heat radiating from it.
Kagome took a few heavy sighs trying to calm herself down but nothing was working how could it she felt horrible and she did not know why.
"Kagome..." The voice called again Kagome snapped out of her thoughts she quickly shot her head from side to side still no one was there. "What is going on?" Kagome thought out loud.
She turned her attention back to the flames watching it dance in the fire place but something strange began to happen a picture with in the flames began to form.
"What it can't be..." A picture of a handsome silver haired half demon began to form "I-Inuyasha?" Kagome got on her hands and knees peering harder into the fire.
A blazing Image of Inuyasha in the fire but he was not alone a beautiful miko was by his side Kagome immediately recognized her. "Kikyo"
The lovely coupled smiled at one another before embracing and sharing a passionate kiss.
"Inuyasha...you" Kagome watched the flames rise the image growing larger in her eyes.
Kagome quickly shook her head from side to side "No!" she did not want to watch anymore.
She looked away in shame no matter how much timed passed the pain was still so real to real to ever forget.
Daring Kagome looked back to the flames she gasped at the sight there was not Inuyasha and Kikyo but another familiar face.
"Kouga"
Sure enough Kagome seen an Image of Toki her lips pressed against Kouga's the same way Kikyo did to Inuyasha.
"No...Stop it...STOP IT!" Kagome screamed backing away from the flames "No...Please...no more" Kagome hugged herself tightly shutting her eyes in horror.
She stayed like that for a moment before she felt something strange happening she felt something role down her cheek.
Gently opening her eyes she glazed her hand over her cheek feeling something wet she lifted her finger closer to her eyes to see a single drop of salt water rolling off the tip of her finger.
"A tear?" Kagome placed her hand over her cheek feeling more tears fall.
"Its just like before..." Kagome felt herself cry even harder "It's happening all over again"
Kouga slowly walked through the labrith of tunnels leading towards his room his mind was still a blur he had no idea what he would say to Kagome once they met up but he would soon find out.
With a few more turns and corners he reached his cave entrance Kouga stayed behind the matt covering the threshold as he felt a very large lump form in his thought.
"Well here we go..." Kouga took a few deep breaths to calm himself before pushing past the mat and into his room.
He looked around to see Kagome sitting on his bed he could not tell what she was looking at her bangs were laid over her eyes casting a shadow hiding her eyes from sight she had taken out that golden hair piece letting her hair fall freely.
Very slowly Kouga took a step forward "Kagome..." he said softly
Kagome's entire body flinched at the sound of his voice but she did not look up to face him.
Kouga felt a very cold chill run up his back goose bumps forming on his arms.
Despite his better judgment Kouga spoke again "Look Kagome I know you are mad but cant we just drop it its all over now so lets just move on..." Kouga daring walked closer taking a strong stance in front of her.
"Kouga..."Kagome spoke in a low voice so Kouga had to strain to hear it.
He looked down at her waiting for what she was going to say next her eyes still covered not letting him know when she was going to speak.
In one swift moment Kagome's head swung up as she jumped to her feet her cheeks red with anger as tears flew from the corner of her eyes.
Kouga gasped at the sight before feeling the stinging of a palm across his cheek he had just been slapped.
Kagome's hand remained in the air after swiping it across Kouga's face his head turned from the force of her attack.
Kagome slowly pulled her arm back down her hand stinging from the force she had put behind that hit "You! How dare you even show your face to me!" Kagome screamed
Kouga felt his eyes narrow a bit in shame as he turned his head back to face Kagome though his gaze fell to the floor.
Kagome felt her hand ball into a fist "So you have nothing to say!"
Kouga looked back up at her his icy blue eyes staring deeply into her own.
"It was none of your business..." Kouga said in a calm voice
Kagome felt both her hands tingle as she struggled to keep her miko powers in check she had never been so angry before "Did I really mean nothing to him..." Kagome felt more tears roll down her cheek.
"Fine..." Kagome thought out loud before she walked over to Kouga's large dresser pulling open one of the shelves
"What do you think your doing?" Kouga asked in frustration.
Kagome grabbed two kimonos then began heading for the cave entrance "I am going to stay with Sango! Not that's its any of your business!" Kagome mocked
Kouga felt his lips fold back in a snarl as he walked after her.
Kagome was almost out the entrance when she felt a strong hand grab one of her wrist holding her in place from leaving "The hell you are you are staying right here with me!" Kouga barked
Kagome began pulling as hard as she could but Kouga was simply to strong "Let me go!"
Kouga did not budge he would not let her go even if she began to kick and scream
Kagome let out a scream of aggravation "Why do you even care just go back to Toki!"
Kouga felt his eyes widen at that statement.
Kagome pulled harder as she managed to move one step closer to the door she was facing the cave entrance her arm the only thing facing Kouga.
Kouga growled in anger "I didn't sleep with Toki ok!" He barked through clenched fangs
Kagome suddenly stopped pulling as her eyes widen in shock she still did not turn to face him.
Kouga slowly loosed his grip on Kagome's wrist but still not letting her go incase she tried to run.
"Why?" Was all Kagome could manage to say.
"Why what?" Kouga questioned
Kagome's head shot back tears falling freely now "What else why didn't you stay with Toki!" Kagome snapped at him
Kouga tightened his grip on her wrist again no woman had ever caused him to be so angry "Because no matter how hard I looked she wasn't you!"
Kagome gasped at the statement as she felt Kouga twirl her around to face him.
Even in the dark his eyes were fierce the feeling of his hand on her wrist was hot tight and compelling. Kagome swallowed a lump forming in her throat as the last of her tears fell.
Kouga stepped in and slid his other arm around her waist before she could say a word his mouth came crashing down onto hers.
The kiss was delicious there tongues touched and twined their bodies melded her hands pressed tightly against his armor.
Their body's mending together Kagome felt as if she was spiraling upwards towards the heavens and downward towards the hot center of the earth.
Her hands hungry for skin they traveled to his arms feeling the solid muscular mass of him.
Kouga pulled back slightly bending his knees and moving his head to reail his lips down her neck to that sensational spot Kagome moaned in delight it shot shivers up and down her skin.
In one slow motion Kouga pulled back just enough to look into Kagome's eyes "There is only one woman I want in my bed tonight..."
Kouga backed her up against the cave wall his lips taking hers again his body pressed against her his hips on hers grinding her against the wall. It was hard and painful and she couldn't get enough.
There was no hesitation this time no pulling back he wanted her that was obvious and he was going to her unless she did something drastic something she was not about to do.
In one swift movement Kouga undid the ties of his armor letting it fall to his feet before pushing it aside.
"Kagome" he said softly his lips brushing her cheek moving softly to her ear she closed her eyes letting her hands rest on his upper arms feeling the muscles of his perfect body.
Kouga's tounge trailed down her neck while his fingers moved to the tie on the back of obi.
Gently Kouga turned her so her back was facing him Kagome was so lost in moment of his kisses and his touch she barley felt the fabric of her kimono loosen the top of her kimono hanging on her hips her breast exposed.
Kouga's arms came around her in and his lips pressed against the muscles between her shoulder and neck.
Kagome inhaled softly her eyes closing in pleasure her fingers dug into his forearms holding her.
"I've wanted to do this since the first moment I saw you" Kouga said softly between kisses.
Kagome turned in his arms pressing her hands into his hard chest their lips met she moved her fingers to his thick soft hair freeing it from its hair band.
Kouga smirked revealing one of his fangs he gasped in satisfaction as there skin touched his chest pressing against her breast.
Kouga kissed her again Kagome felt his harden length under his fur.
Swiftly Kouga lifted Kagome off her feet holding her bridal style while carrying her over to the bed he pressed her into the soft furs his body atop of hers.
His tender lips covering her jaw line before going down to her breast slowly trailing kisses all over the lushes mounds in a swift movement he took a nipple into his mouth, sucking on the sweet flesh.
Kagome gasped in instant satisfaction "K-Kouga!"
Kouga's hands trailed down her hips his fingers searching for flesh he slid one under her kimono gently stroking her legs moving higher his fingers digging into the soft flesh of her hips.
His hands moved deeper only to feel a small trace of fabric blocking his destination.
Kouga's trail of kisses rose back up to Kagome's sweet neck his tounge gliding across the sweet flesh.
Kagome felt her head spinning her world of passion engulfing her she stared at the ceiling above her and Kouga the feeling of soft fabric in her back the wonderful sensation that Kouga was bestowing upon her.
Kagome's vision suddenly started to become hazy as strange image's began fading into her mind the sweet face of her beloved mother holding a laundry basket a bright smile upon her face as usual.
"I'm so proud of you Kagome I miss you" She smiled
Her grandpa sitting there reading his news paper a stern look on his face like always "Kagome are you coming home soon?" He asked
Souta her little brother kicking his favorite soccer ball around the yard "Hey sis!" He cheered with a warm smile
Then the images slowly began to fade away as reality came crashing back down upon her.
Kagome's eyes shot open at the feeling of Kouga slowly pushing her panties down.
"No..." The words slid passed her lips
Kouga pulled back just enough to look down at her wondering what she had just said "Kagome?" he questioned
"No!" Kagome shrieked she quickly pushed Kouga's shoulders hard trying to force him off her.
"Kagome what's wrong?" Kouga's hands slid out of her kimono as he was pushed to his feet and off of Kagome.
Kagome felt his body away from her own as she jumped to her feet.
She quickly pushed her kimono closed covering her flesh walking towards the cave entrance.
"Kagome?" Kouga asked
Kagome kept walking her gaze never falling back to him she was not going to stay here she would go to Sango she was almost out of the cave.
"Kagome!" Kouga exclaimed causing her to freeze in her tracks.
"Kagome what's the matter what did I do?" Kouga's crystal blue eyes searching for an answer.
Kagome pressed her hand against the cold stone wall
"I wont give up my family for you..." Kagome said her voice so low Kouga had to strain to hear it with that she pushed herself out of the cave and out of Kouga's sight leaving him to his thoughts.
Kouga took a moment to ponder his thoughts "What did she mean by that?"
Then it came crashing down upon him like a ton of bricks "The bet!" Kouga thought out loud
If Kagome had stayed with him tonight then she would have permanently became his slave thus never leaving this entire time it had never even crossed his mind.
"But I didn't even care about that..." Kouga felt his eyes narrow as a strange feeling of sadness fell over him.
"Kagome"
Well so ends another chapter don't worry more is on the way but for now deal with yet another cliffy.
So sorry but trust me you wont want to miss the next chapter where some of Kouga's true feeling come to the surface stick around to find out.
Till next time
InuLover53