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The birds crowing from outside the wolf demon caves rang around the surrounding area as dawn broke the slow rise of the sun coming over the mountains in the distance.
Within the depths of the caves a small amount of the male wolf demons already risen from their beds and ready for the days hunt.Yet there was one important wolf demon who was not amongst the crowd.
Deeper in the caves laid the blue eyed wolf demon himself his well toned body exposed from the waist up as he slept silently entangled in the silken sheets.
Gently Kouga's face tightened then slowly released as his crystal blue eyes faded open.He stared at the stone ceiling for a moment before gently pushing himself up on his elbows.
He scanned his room for a moment before letting his gaze fall over to the opposite side of his large bed.
The sheets and fur on that side of the bed had not been moved nor the pillows there was nothing there.
Kouga's eyes narrowed a bit at the sight he had hoped all the event of last night had been nothing more than a bad dream.
Kagome storming out of the room after there fiery encounter had left him a bit stunned in the end he had decided not to chase after her.
Fearing it would only make matters worse, still he could not shake this feeling of longing.Kouga gently closed his eyes as he gave a heavy sigh the mere memory of the previous night was enough to give him a head ache.
Kouga extended his hand up to cup his forehead feeling the throbbing pain already begin he could already tell today was not going to be a good day.
Gently Kouga pushed his raven black bangs back as he buried his fingers into his black main exposing all of his face.
Kouga's eyes fluttered back open as he looked more around his room noticing that it was more brighter than usual.
Kouga knew what that meant he had over slept he knew his men would already be awake and ready for the days hunt and here he still laid in bed.
Kouga let out a moan of aggravation "Well might as well get it over with" Kouga grabbed a fist full of the silk sheets and tugged them from around his body.
He quickly swung his legs over the edge of the bed feeling the cold stone underneath his feet.
He slowly got to his feet exposing his nude body Kouga cupped his hands together as he stretched his arms above his head stretching his still sleepy muscles.
After a few moments his well toned arms fell to his side as a light breeze blew into his room gently kissing his body.
Kouga felt goose bumps run up his spine at the chilling breeze, since Kagome had not stayed in his bed last night he saw no reason to stand on ceremony by wearing his furs to bed like he had in the past.
It had felt nice to sleep in his bed letting the silk sheets slide across all of his body again.
Well seeing no point on lingering on the thought Kouga made his way over to the large dresser that held his armor and furs pulling out one of the large dowers revealing his fur skirt and shin guards.
A few moments passed as Kouga now standing in front of his dresser with his skirt and shin guards intact along with his wrist and head bands.
His hair still remained down and he large chest plate sitting by his feet.
Kouga was about to reach for his hair band when the sound of foot steps coming towards his room caught his attention.
Kouga quickly turned to see who had just entered his room as the from blocked some of the sunlight draining from the cave entrance.
It was Ginta he took a few steps forward to greet his leader "Sleep in today?" he asked a bit of sarcasm in his voice.
Kouga gave him a half smile "Something like that"
"Well the men are all ready to go when will we be heading out?" Ginta asked eyeing that Kouga was not even fully dressed yet.
Kouga paused for a moment before replying "I wont be leading the hunt today" he said flatly.
Ginta went a bit wide eyed at the statement "Why not? Are you sick?"
Kouga gave a light snort "I just don't feel up to it today assign one of the other males"
"Well..." Ginta began "The other males are the problem" Kouga went a bit wide eyed at the statement
"What do you mean?"
"Uh you see after last nights party most of the men are sick in bed from drinking and eating to much. Including Takashi and his men"
Kouga felt a growl past through his lips "That basturd if his men are all sick from last night when the hell will they head back to their own land!"
Ginta felt a lump form in his throat he had a feeling this would happen."Well if they are given today to sleep it off they should be good to go by tomorrow morning."
Kouga broke eye contact with Ginta as he turned his back then reached down for his armor chest plate as he began to slide the cold metal over his rock hard torso.
"Fine but tomorrow morning they better all be out of my sight!" Kouga barked Ginta watched him for a moment he could not help but notice Kouga was acting strangely he wondered why.
He quickly diverted his attention around Kouga's bedroom his gaze falling onto the bed.He noticed the left side of the large bed was undisturbed the furs had not been slept in.
Ginta had the strange feeling like something was missing in this room he pondered it for a moment wondering what it could possibly be.Then the answer suddenly hit him a vision of a young girl flashed before his eyes.
"Her name it was Kagome right?" Ginta thought.
Ginta quickly looked back over to Kouga noticing he had already completely dressed and was now pulling his long hair back into a ponytail.
"Kouga...Where is Kagome?" Ginta asked Kouga felt his eye twitch at the name as his body tensed instantly he let his arms fall to his side now that his hair was in place.
A bit of hesitation in his movement Kouga looked back over his shoulder revealing the side of his face but he did not meet Ginta's eyes.
Instead he let his blue orbs fall to the floor to the side of him.
"She...Is not here" Kouga felt more sorrow fill his voice then he had meant to.Ginta noticed the change in his leader instantly he looked over to his leaders eyes.
Noticing something he had rarely seen in all his years of serving as his right hand man, sadness. His crystal blue eyes were clouded with it.
"Kouga..." Ginta started.
As if hearing his name had broke him from a spell Kouga quickly turned to face Ginta
"Why are you still here I gave you an order, Go back to the main den and assign a new leader for the hunt." Kouga began to walk brushing past Ginta as he made his way to the cave entrance.
"And what are you going to do?" Ginta asked turning back to face his leader.
Kouga had his back turned to Ginta as he reached for the mat covering the entrance he pushed it aside before turning to reply."I am going out for a while inform the clan that I am not to be disturbed for the rest of the day."
Ginta remained silent for awhile before giving a slight node "Understood"
"Good" Kouga replied before brushing past the mat and leaving his room and Ginta to his thoughts.
Kouga walked through the maze of tunnels for a few moments before emerging in the main den with a large amount of the males gathered with weapons.
Kouga eyed them for a moment before pushing past them heading for the entrance shielded by the falling water.
"Hey there Kouga finally awake?" One male called
"Morning sunshine" Another joked Kouga merely ignored there comments as they tried to make small talk
"Hey Kouga were ya going?" Hakkaku immerged from the background calling after him.
Kouga did not even spare him a glance before he vanished behind the waterfall leaving his men confused seeing as they did not get and order to follow him for the hunt.
"Kouga? Hey Kouga!" Hakkaku asked in confusion.
As if on que Ginta emerged from behind the crowd standing beside Hakkaku before speaking."Hakkaku" Ginta started
"Ginta!" Hakkaku said a bit in surprise "What's with Kouga? He left with out saying anything"
Ginta shook his head "I will explain later but for right now Kouga wont be leading the hunt today he asked me to choose someone else." Ginta replied
"Umm ok" Hakkaku said not really sure what was going onGinta turned back to the crowd of agitated and hungry wolf demons before speaking.
"Amaru" Ginta calledParting through the crowd a large wolf demon stepped forward before Ginta "Yea" He said in a deep voice
"You will lead the hunt today" Ginta said in a strong voice.
The large wolf gave a slight node in understanding his lack of enthusiasm told everyone this was not his first hunt to lead.
"Alright men lets move out" He boomed the men knowing all there roles to play in the days hunt made there way to the cave entrance.
Hakkaku made a motion to follow when Ginta placed a hand on his shoulder stopping him in his tracks.
"Ginta? What are you doing we don't want to fall behind" Hakkaku turned to his friend"Hakkaku I want to go find Kouga something's not right" Ginta replied releasing Hakkaku's shoulder.
"What do you mean?" Hakkaku asked
"When I was talking to him he looked upset about something I'm not sure what but I think we should at least go talk to him."
Hakkaku gave a slight node "Where do ya think he went?"
"Probably somewhere to sulk" A male voice called from behind the two wolf demons.
Ginta and Hakkaku turned to see who had just spoke. They saw no other than Takashi leaning against the cave wall.
His hair was wild and uncombed he had large dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep.
He held a damp rag to his forehead obviously trying to calm his throbbing head."Takashi!" Both wolf demons exclaimed Takashi flinched at the sound of there loud voices obviously causing him pain.
"Shhhhh please children inside voices" Takashi wined pressing the rag harder against his head.
Ginta and Hakkaku both gave a slight snort "Serves you right you drunk!" Ginta replied.
"Oh spare me" Takashi said flatly
"Look we would love to sit and chat but we have got to go." Hakkaku stated about to head towards the entrance after Kouga."
Oh" Takashi began "In such a hurry to get the juicy details of last night from Kouga huh? Let me know how that turns out I am curious myself"Ginta looked over to Takashi with confusion in his eyes
"Details? About what?"Takashi went a bit wide eyed at the statement "You mean you guys don't know?"
"Know what?" Hakkaku joined the conversationTakashi suddenly began to chuckle to himself
"So Kouga didn't tell you guys about Toki huh?"Hakkaku and Ginta looked at Takashi with confusion in there eyes
"Toki?" they both said at the same time."Alrighty have a seat boys let uncle Takashi tell you a story about a very bad little wolfy."
The sun now lingering a bit higher in the morning sky casting its bright rays around the wolf demon territory shined down bright on the thick green forest below.
In a small secluded area Kagome sat, Surrounded by large trees she sat in a small field of grass dotted with flowers all around her.
The suns rays piercing through the leaves dotting spots of brighter color on her face and light blue kimono.Kagome felt a light breeze push past her as it glazed through her raven hair sending it flying around her.
Kagome extended her hand pushing her hair back behind her as she continued in her thoughts.
After her and Kouga's 'encounter' Kagome had done as planned and went straight to Sango's.
After moments of crying and venting her anger Kagome had managed to tell Sango everything that had happened between her and Kouga.
Sango had been very understanding and supportive opening her small cave up to her.Earlier this morning after Kagome had helped Sango do some of the daily routines of cleaning.
Kagome had dressed an gone for a walk wanting some time to herself.
Well when she found this place she decided it was the best for clearing her head.
Now sitting lost in her thoughts she pondered on one simple thing Kouga.
She remembered every not so happy memory of last night she had felt so many emotions it was so hard for her to sort them all out.
"First off I was so mad at him I never thought we would almost end up going to bed." Kagome gave a heavy sigh at the thought of it all.
"It probably didn't even mean anything to him. After all I was just a bet right I mean that's all he thought of me as."Kagome tried to reassure herself, she pulled her legs to her chest as she rested her head on her knees as she gave another heavy sigh.
"Still..." The vision of Kouga's face fluttered around in her mind "The way he looked at me can someone really fake all that."
Kagome felt a grunt of aggravation pass her lips as she placed her forehead against her knees. She was unaware of the pair of eyes watching her from the shadow of the trees.
The slight rustling of the person from the shadow moving through the bushes caught Kagome's attention.
Kagome's head perked up as she was snapped out of her thoughts she quickly turned around to see a familiar woman coming towards her.
"Sango!" Kagome felt her eyes widen a bit in surprise.
Sango bushed past the last of the underbrush as she walked towards Kagome with a light smile on her face.
"Sorry I didn't mean to startle you." Sango replied "Umm no you just surprised me is all" Kagome said giving her a reassuring smile.
"I see" Sango spoke she walked up to Kagome then gently sat down beside her on the soft grass. "So what are you doing out here anyway?"
"Oh just thinking" Kagome replied pulling her legs back to her chest.
Sango raised a brow "Thinking? About what?"
Kagome gave Sango a large fake smile "Oh nothing just stuff"Sango could tell she was lying
"Uh huh and this stuff does it involve a demon named Kouga?"
Kagome felt a bead of sweat form "No no its nothing like that"
Sango gave Kagome a coy look telling her instantly that there was no point in trying to hide it any longer.
Kagome felt her fake smile fade as she looked at Sango seriously "Is it that obvious?" Sango gave Kagome a slight node
"Oh yeah" She said a bit of laughter in her voice.
Kagome gave a grunt of aggravation "I don't know why but I just cant stop thinking about last night and its driving me crazy!"Sango gave Kagome a light smile as she shook her head from side to side slightly before looking up to the clear blue sky.
A moment of silence fell over them as Kagome joined Sango in staring at the sky as a feeling of calmness fall over her.
"Kagome can I ask you something?" Sango asked still staring straight aboveKagome gave a slight node and a small 'hum' of agreement under her breath.
"What do you feel for Kouga?"Kagome snapped out of her trance as she diverted her attention quickly over to Sango her eyes widen a bit in surprise at the question.
Sango met her gaze with a light smile over her face.Kagome felt a lump form in her through as she broke eye contact and turned to look at the grass in front of her.
Kagome felt her eyes narrow a bit as she pondered the question for a moment before speaking.
"Kouga is...complicated to say the least" Kagome began "Sometimes when we are alone he makes me feel like...like I have never felt before. Its like everything just falls away and there is just me and him" Kagome felt a small smile tug at her lips.
Sango watched her with interest but then noticed a change in her instantly as Kagome's smile faded away and was replaced with a look of sadness.
"But..." Kagome began her mind already swarming with horrible memories of last night.
"There are other times when I feel so lost and confused, and it hurts so much that I feels like I cant stand it."
Sango watched her friend with sympathetic eyes
"Kagome...Do you think your in love with Kouga?" Kagome felt her head swing to the side at the mention of the word 'love' she turned to face Sango her eyes wide with the shock of the question.
Sango did not move just merely remained cool and collected waiting for a reply.
Kagome felt her eyes narrow a bit as the sadness crept back into her mind Kagome looked back down to the ground.
Kagome felt so lost inside but that was the only answer she could give "Even if I was he would probably never feel the same way" Kagome tried to reassure herself.
"I see I've just never seen anyone get so worked up over a guy that their not in love with" Sango spoke breaking the silence.
Kagome turned her gaze back up to the sky as she placed a hand over her heart she thought to herself
"That's true I have never felt so many emotions like this since Inuyasha...Could...Could I really be falling in love with Kouga?"
The day seemed to pass by quicker and quicker as the sun rose higher in the mid day sky.Kouga had not made much use of the hours he had been away from the clan.
When he had first left the caves he had made his way down the cliff side.
Taking dangerous leaps and jumps making his way down the mountain one wrong step and he could have fallen to his death.
Then when he reached the solid forest floor below he had ran like his life depended on it.
He was not running from anyone or any thing for that matter just running to burn off all the energy and aggravation that had built inside him for the past few weeks.
He made his way miles from the caves even he did not know where he was he ran with out any destination only taking wild turns and crossed paths.
He was sure it would be night fall before he could make it back to the den but for the moment that was the least of his concerns.
After running around the area like a mad man Kouga came across a small lake on the outskirts of the forest.
The greenery was thick and the lake with sparkling water Kouga had enjoyed taking a drink from.Now there he sat on the thick grass leaned against a large boulder planted in the ground as he stared over the blue water.
It was aggravating for him for no matter how much he had ran or anything for that matter he could not chase the same thoughts from his mind.
Kouga looked to his side as he spotted a small colorful rock beside him resting on the ground. In one quick motion his plucked it from the ground and examined it.
It was a light shade of blue and it sparked brighter when the sun hit it for a brief moment Kouga wondered if Kagome would like it.
That thought alone was enough to spark his aggravation.
Kouga's lips folded back in a snarl revealing his fangs at the image of Kagome' face.
Quickly as he had picked it off the ground Kouga hurled the small stone into the center of the lake.The stone making a small plop sound as the ripples of the water spread.
Kouga watched for a moment before turning away back into his thoughts "Kouga you have really out done yourself this time letting some stupid girl make you feel this way, a human girl no less!" Kouga mentally taunted himself.
Kouga let out a snort/laugh as he propped his elbow up onto his knee leaning into the palm of his hand to support his head.
He closed his eyes before he spoke as if trying to block Kagome's image from his mind.
"Humph good riddance is all I have to say the sooner she leaves the better!" He barked out loud.
Suddenly a soft rustle of the bushes behind where Kouga sat.Kouga's pointed ear gave a slight twitch at the light noise and a familiar sent drifted under his nose slowly his eyes lifted open.
Kouga merely put his arm down as he sat up straight not even turning to face the intruder.
"Quitcha hiddin you idiots I know your there" Kouga called out still not turning to face the bushes."Oopps busted!"
Quickly a head shot up from behind the bush revealing a large white mohawk.
"Sorry didn't mean to startle ya" Ginta poked his head up from behind the bush right next to Hakkaku.
Kouga turned to face the two wolf demons now making their way out from the underbrush and towards him.
"As if you two morons could sneak up on me" Kouga barked as he resumed his position leaning back against the large boulder again.
Ginta and Hakkaku sat down in front of there now agitated leader waiting for what he was about to say.
"So..." Kouga began grabbing the two wolf demons attention "How did you find me?"
"Well it wasn't easy your sent is all over this area it was almost impossible to track which way you went" Ginta spoke with a look of exhaust on his face.
Kouga let out a light snort "Well maybe I didn't want to be found"Ginta and Hakkaku fell silent their eyes falling to the ground as the paused before turning to one another.
There eyes signaling that it was time to ask about what they had heard from Takashi back at the caves.
Hakkaku being the first to speak lifted his head to look up at his leader as he felt a large lump form in his throat then fear settled in.
"Kouga I could be out of line for saying this but..."
"Is it true what Takashi told us about last night?" Ginta finished his question.Kouga felt his eyebrow twitch at the name Takashi
"That depends what did he tell you?"Ginta and Hakkaku looked at each other once again before speaking
"Well this and that and this..."Ginta said under his breath"What do you mean this and that?" Kouga barked.
"Well we kind of heard that you...you know with a female named Toki." Hakkaku stammered.Kouga fell silent as his gaze drifted to the ground.
Ginta and Hakkaku noticed the change in his attitude instantly "You mean its true?" Ginta blurted out in shock.
"What did you say to Kagome?" Hakkaku asked
"Oh boy I bet she is on the war path!" Ginta exclaimed.Kouga growing instantly agitated by all there talk jumped to his feet the anger now back in his eyes.
"Listen up you two nothing and I mean nothing happened between me and that Toki!" Kouga barked.
Ginta and Hakkaku felt there backs stiffen as they sat straight up in fear and surprise.
Kouga noticed there fear and took a deep breath to try and calm his nerves he gave a heavy sigh before sitting back down with a thump.
"And?" Ginta breathed out seeing that Kouga was more calm headed.
"And what?" Kouga asked
"And what about Kagome does she know?" Hakkaku replied.Kouga looked away from his commands as he turned to face the lake watching the water sparkle.
"Yeah I told her last night...It didn't help though she just..." Kouga felt images of Kagome's tear stained face enter his mind he felt his eyes soften at the memory.
"She just packed up her stuff and went to go stay with one of the other servants."
"Well are you going to go talk to her?" Ginta asked
"Why would I do that?" Kouga replied.
"Well you care about her don't you?" Hakkaku stated Kouga felt the anger return
"I am so sick of everyone saying that! I do not care about her she can do what ever the hell she wants to."Kouga quickly got to his feet heading towards the surrounding forest.
"You two idiots can find your way back to the caves I'm going on ahead."
"Hey Kouga wait a minute!" Ginta called but to late Kouga quickly jumped into the underbrush as soon as his feet hit the dirt he took off running full speed once more.
Ginta and Hakkaku looked at each other with a blank stare silently wondering should they follow.
Kouga felt the mixture of dirt and grass along with small stones underneath his feet but he didn't care as kept running as fast as his legs would carry him.
"Idiots! Their all idiots thinking I have feelings for That...That...Woman! Humph! I'll show'em as soon as I get back to the den Kagome is going to get a piece of my mind!" Kouga mentally barked his blood boiling now as his anger came back to the surface.
"Just you wait"
The cool mountain breeze glazed over the grassy cliff sides as night fall had come swiftly over head. The men had returned earlier from the days hunt feeding there mates and themselves.
Kagome and the other servants had learned that Takashi's men would be leaving the next morning due to most of them being ill from last nights party.
Kagome had spent her day with Sango and Miroku cleaning and helping out with the chores for the day.
She didn't mind at all though seeing Sango and the monk together brought back wonderful memories of the past.Every now and then she would catch herself staring at the two with a smile on her face as they argued childishly back and forth.
Now as night had settled in Sango was kneeling down stroking the fire heating up some stew from earlier. Miroku sat beside her in silence.
But his a lechers grin on his face at the sight of Sango on all four throwing firewood into the flames made it clear why he was quite.
Kagome stood at the cave entrance her back against the stone wall her arms folded across her chest watching the two.
Again a large smile spread across her face as she allowed memories of the past to seep in."Oh darn!" Sango broke the silence as she had a disappointed look on her face.
"Something wrong?" Miroku asked quickly hiding his devious grin as Sango sat up straight."Yes we are out of fire wood I thought I had more but I guess not" Sango said she quickly got to her feet as she gave the bottom half of her kimono a light pat dusting off any dirt that might have gotten on her.
"Oh well guess I will have to go get some more"
"Now at this time of night?" Miroku asked a bit surprised
"Well yeah the food is not hot yet and I don't want the fire to die down." Sango said looking down at the monk beside her.
"Sango you don't have to do that let me go" Kagome smiled walking over to the two.
"Kagome?" Sango said her eyes widen a bit."Lady Kagome the forest is not safe at this time of night" Miroku got to his feet standing beside Sango.
"Oh don't worry about me I can handle myself" Kagome gave a large cheesy smile her hand waving up and down in reassurance.
"Kagome I don't know..."Sango began
"I'll be fine now you just sit back down with Miroku and I will be back in a bit!" Kagome gave Sango a light push in Miroku's direction.
"Now you two just sit down by the fire I wont be long!" Kagome gave another cheesy smile before heading towards the entrance.
Her hidden intention was to get the two of her old friends together and hopefully rekindle the old flame.
"Don't have to much fun!" Kagome flashed a large grin before vanishing out the cave and heading down the stone path that lead to the forest.
Sango and Miroku looked at one another with a blank stare "What did she mean by that?" Sango thought out loud.
Miroku only replied with a large naughty smile.
Sango did not miss a beat "Why you lecher!"
Kagome now well out of the cave heard a large smack and then a mans muffled cry. She smiled to herself at the sound
"Looks like my plan backfired" Kagome continued down the stone path feeling the cool night air blow through her raven hair.
The light of the almost full moon beating down upon her the light catching her simple yet fitting white kimono.
Her gold obi tied in a neat bow behind her lining her lean stomach and large breast.Kagome continued down the path until she came to a light stop she had just now for the first time this night looked up at the full night sky.
The stars sparking so bright it almost left her breathless then the most largest thing in the night sky caught her eye.The moon.
It was almost completely full give it one more night and it would be. Kagome watched the night sky as if she was in a trance as one certain wolf demon came floating into her mind.
"I wonder what he's doing?"
Kouga pushed through the last of the bushes as he felt solid stone beneath his feet for the first time in hours.
After his little encounter with Ginta and Hakkaku Kouga had ran full speed back to the den determined to get back to face Kagome.
He was surprised that his anger had not subsided the entire time it was mainly what drove him to running all that time.
Of course his demon body was built to withstand a lot of physical endurance and running all that time was like a piece of cake to him.
Kouga began to walk down the large stone path that would lead him up to the main caves.
He placed his hand on the side of the large stone ledge that held the caves he was on the lower levels of the den were the forest was.He walked up the path with one person on his mind
"Just wait till I get my hand on her..." Kouga felt his lips fold back in a snarl "I'll show everyone I'm not as weak as they think I am"
"When I get a hold of her I'll...I'll..." Kouga came to a sudden stop at the sight before him.
There ahead of him along the rocky path was a vision of beauty he felt his hand slip from the stone wall beside him.
As his eyes widen in shock he felt all the anger he had built inside him just melt away and left a calm feeling of peace.
There further down the path was Kagome standing there under the moonlight its bluish glow radiating off her silk like skin.
Her raven hair tossing in the breeze her brown eyes staring up at the night sky those lushes pink lips that he loved so much sparkling under the stars.
Kouga was utterly speechless he couldn't find his voice all he could do was stare at the vison before him.
"S-She's beautiful" Kouga thoughtKouga felt the perfume of cherry blossoms in full bloom drift under his nose oh god how he loved that scent.
But there was something more it was faint but Kouga could still smell it the scent of sadness.Kouga felt his eyes narrow as all the anger and frustration he had inside resurfaced in the form of guilt.
The remembrance of the thought he had earlier about finding Kagome and screaming at her at the top of his lungs wanting to make her feel like dirt.
The way she had made him feel even if she didn't mean to.
The mere thought of it now seemed barbaric now seeing her like this all he wanted to do was hold her and ask her what was wrong.
Kouga snapped out of his trance as he felt his body being able to move again he lifted his hand up a bit as he stared down at his palm.
"Why? Why do I feel this way?" Kouga wondered "What has she done to me?"Kouga found his strength again as he began to move forward towards his glowing beauty.
Kagome lost in her thoughts about Kouga and last night was brought back by the sound of footsteps.
Kagome quickly turned to see none other than the wolf prince himself walking towards her.
"K-Kouga" She thought as Kouga drew closer and closer with each step."What do I say?" Kagome felt her body go limp as he feet froze to the ground.
"What do I do?" Kagome could not move she could not speak.All she could do was watch Kouga draw closer helplessly.
Kagome felt her bottom lip begin tremble she wanted to speak she wanted to say something anything!Kouga's eyes fell hidden under his bangs as the moonlights glow cast a showdown over the blue orbs shielding them from Kagome's eyes.
Kouga walked up to Kagome but did not stop he gently brushed past her not stopping for a moment but for one brief moment Kagome heard him speak.
Kagome could not bring herself to look at him only stare straight ahead as he walked by her like a stranger on the street.
Then Kagome heard him whisper under his breath.
"I'm sorry"
As if his words broke her from her frozen trance Kagome spun around her hair flying behind her.
She watched Kouga continue down the stone path not stopping for a moment Kagome reached out for him but it was no use he was to far.
She wanted to call out to him run after him something! But she could not bring herself to.
Kagome felt her eyes narrow in sadness as she fought back tears she looked down at the cold ground.She gently let her hand fall limp to her side as she stood there for a few moments wondering was what just happened a dream or was it real?
Kagome fought back the thoughts as she turned her heals the opposite direction and made her way down the path on her way towards the forest.
The moons bright light was shaded behind moving clouds leaving the forest below unseen. In the depths of the dark forest surrounding the caves a strange figure moved from the underbrush swiftly moving from tree to tree.
The leaves of the large oaks rustling with his presence he crouched down on one of the large limbs watching the leaves gently float down to the cool grass below.
Clouds drifted from in front of the moon allowing the strangers form to be revealed. He was a male wolf demon his rusty copper colored hair glowed under the moon as it was spiked straight up.
He wore black armor and black furs he was no doubt one of Takashi's men his face was unshaven leaving a few stray hairs along his jaw line.
His black eyes piercing through the forest he had a large scar down his left eyes. Surely from previous battles with other demons his fangs hung over his lower lips gleaming in the moonlight.
He had someone what of a rugged handsome look but all the scars over his body dimmed the factor.
He was ordinary to say the least a full view of his fangs and other canine like teeth was available to see when he gave a long yawn.
As soon as he rubbed his eyes from pure boredom he spook in a husky voice
"Damn that Toki how long does she plan to make me wait out here!" With a quick motion he leapt from the tree top soaring down to the ground as the memories he had earlier came into play.
(Flash Back)
The sun was gently fading behind the mountain tops casting its last shades of pink and orange over the sky.
Deep in the forest two figures moved silently speaking to one another.
"What's the big idea dragging me out here Toki!" The wolf demon barked to the seemingly beautiful woman before him.
Toki flicked her hair behind her pointed ear before turning to speak to the abrupt wolf demon before her.
"Naku I have a proposition for you" Toki said obviously calling the wolf demon by his name."What kind of proposition?" Naku asked one of his eye brows raising in interest.
"Normally I would not socialize with lower demons such as yourself but I need this favor." Toki said placing a hand on her hip.
"Yeah yeah just tell me what you want!" Naku barkedToki felt one of her fangs glide over her lower lip as she gave a wicked smile
"There is a girl by the name of Kagome she is a lowly servant I want you to find her later tonight in the woods and...take care of her"Naku felt his eyes widen
"Take care of her as in?" he asked in a shady voice"What ever you want just make sure she does not go blabbing if you know what I mean" Toki smiledNaku felt a wicked smile glow over his chapped lips.
"Well this is an unusual favor, but before I accept I have two questions first..." Naku began
"What makes you so sure she will be in the forest tonight?" Toki raise an eye browl
"She is staying with another servant I took the liberty of taking most of her firewood when they were not in. Being the goody to shoes that she is I know Kagome will volunteer to go get some more"
Naku nodded his head his spiked hair shifting as he did "Well then that leaves my last question..." Toki looked at the demon waiting for what he was about to say.
"Why go to all this trouble just to hurt one little human?"Toki felt her finger nails dig into her kimono at the question
"Lets just say I'm not so interested in hurting the girl so much as her master"
"Uh huh well how do I find her" Naku gave a smug smile at the sight of Toki being instantly irritated."The little wretch reeks of cherry blossoms" Toki replied venom in her voice
"Lets see how much Kouga will want that little human more than me after tonight" Toki thought as a wicked smile spread across her face.
(End Flashback)
Naku walked through the dark forest guided by the moon light searching for the scent that would guide him to the woman he sought.
Naku continued through the forest feeling the mixture of cool grass and dirt beneath his feet.A gentle breeze blew through the large oaks and floated under Naku's nose as he froze in his footsteps.
"Cherry blossoms?" A large grin spread over his lips revealing his fangs."Its about damn time!" Naku cheered as he sped off in the direction where the scent was strongest.
Kagome reached down for another of wood by her foot as she took it in her hands then cradled it along with the other pieces she had in her arms.
After her encounter with Kouga Kagome could not bring herself to face the wolf prince so she decided the best thing would be to just get what she came for.
She ventured deeper into the forest searching for fire wood finding a small patch of small broken up tree branches.Now she held a hefty sum in her arms cradling the sticks like a new born child.
Kagome picked up her last piece before taking a look at the bundle in her arms
"This should be enough" Kagome thought out loud.Kagome looked around the surrounding forest then up at the moon bathing in its bluish light.
She felt a long sigh pass through her lips "I've never seen Kouga like that before...I wonder if he's ok?"Kagome was so lost in her thoughts she did not notice the figure in the shadows of the trees creeping closer to where she stood.
Naku froze in his footsteps as the source of the scent came into full view in front of him as he stood hidden behind a large oak tree.
His beady black eyes widen in surprise at the beauty before him Kagome standing there bathing in the moonlight.
Naku took in a deep breath trying to inhale every last trace of Kagome's perfume like aroma."There is no doubt about it she reeks of cherry blossoms in full bloom." Naku took in another large gulp of the surrounding air.
His eyes slowly rolling into the back of his head with sheer pleasure across his fangy grin."She's intoxicating"
Naku smiled enjoying every breath he took as something primal began to come to the surface. He struggled to keep it under control.
Kagome snapped out of her thoughts as her entire body began to tingle her miko senses on fire. She knew that could only mean one thing... danger and it was close.
Naku noticed her reaction as he watched her scan around the area turning her head from left to right.Naku figured he had done enough watching for one night now it was time to play.
Gently he took a step out from behind the trunk of the massive tree and looked at Kagome in full view allowing her to return the gaze.
Kagome instantly saw a figure move out from behind one of the trees as she took a step back not being able to make out the form due to the shadows of the leaves.
"Who are you?" Kagome asked in a shaky voice despite her rising panic.Naku gave a light chuckle "Your voice is almost as sweet as your scent" he snickered.
"Show yourself, come into the light!" Kagome demanded she wanted to see just who she was up against."As you wish" Naku replied he took a few steps forward until he two was glowing under the moonlight along with Kagome.
His rust colored hair his scared cheek and black armor Kagome instantly noticed his pointed ears and furs.
"You're a wolf demon" Kagome thought out loud "How kind of you to notice, The names Naku" Naku chuckled running his hand up his spiked hair.
Kagome felt her eyes narrow at the sight of his sinister smirk across his face.
"So your this Kagome girl I have heard so much about eh?" Naku asked.Kagome was instantly surprised by his question
"How do you know my name?"Naku smiled over to her as he took a few steps forward Kagome instantly taking more steps back.
"Oh a little birdy by the name of Toki told me all about you."Kagome's eyes widened in horror at the sound of the name 'Toki' she knew instantly if Toki had anything to do with this wolf demon showing up in her presence then she was in more danger than she had first thought.
"Still she never told me you were so beautiful" Naku smiled revealing his fangs. Kagome instantly snapped back to the current situation at hand
"I don't know what you and Toki talked about and I'm sure I don't want to know...So if you'll excuse me." Kagome said calmly quickly turning away from the wolf demon and trying to head back to the caves.
Naku in the blink of an eye ran in front of her blocking her from going any further standing about three feet away from her.
Kagome quickly took a step back in surprise a small gasp escaping her lips.Naku smiled at the sweet sound.Kagome quickly turned around trying to go the opposite direction.
Naku instantly blocked her again by springing up in front of her again.
Kagome felt more panic began to rise quickly she tried to run to the left only to be blocked again.Naku smiled down at the woman before him in and instant he took Kagome's wrist in his hands.
Causing her to drop all the fire wood she had been clinging on to as it rattled by her feet hitting the ground.
Kagome gasped at the feeling of his hands clamped down around her wrist holding her tightly
Kagome began to struggle against him trying desperately to pull her hands away from him.Naku found amusement in her efforts knowing full way there was no chance a human could over power him.
"Release me!" Kagome exclaimed her anger rising.Naku smiled down at her satisfaction at the fact he had caused her anger and fear he could smell it.
"Now why would I do that?" Forcibly Naku pulled Kagome's wrist up to him causing Kagome to jerk forward her face now inches from his own.
Kagome felt her anger subside as it was replaced by fear and panic. "When we are just getting started.
"Naku shoved Kagome's wrist into her chest sending her flying backwards.
Kagome landed about five feet away from where Naku stood with a loud thud.Kagome turned over on her side now laying in the cool grass she gently pushed herself up on her elbows her hair falling to the side like a curtain.
Naku took a step forward to take in the lovely sight of Kagome now almost on her back as she stared daggers over to were he stood.
Naku began to walk over to where Kagome lay, Kagome quickly got to her knees trying to find her footing.
Before she got the chance to stand up Naku gripped her shoulder tightly picking her up from the ground in one quick motion.Then he slammed her body against a large tree to her side pinning her body against the bark.
Kagome gasped in instant pain at the feeling of hard bark slamming into her back.Naku smiled at the sound quickly he released her shoulder he then placed a death grip over her throat holding her still against the bark.
Kagome on instinct reached up for his hand holding her throat she grabbed his palm with her right hand and her left clamped down around his wrist.
Naku smiled as he felt Kagome dig her nails into his hand trying to break his grasp.Kagome's eyes shut tight as she continued to dig her nails into his skin desperately trying to make him release her.
In her efforts Kagome felt the loose left sleeve of her kimono slide down her shoulder hanging midway between her arm.
Naku noticed the display of naked skin he could not help himself quickly he loosen his grip on Kagome's throat but still not enough for her to get loose.
Naku buried his face in the meeting of Kagome's shoulder and neck feeling her smooth skin under his lips.Naku breathed deep taking in a huge whiff of Kagome's scent it was just enough to push him over the edge.
Kagome's eyes shot open at the feeling of something warm and wet running over her shoulder.
Sure enough Naku's tongue was tracing over her flesh enjoying the sweet tingle on his tongue.Kagome became instantly discussed at the feeling she pushed her hands between Naku and herself pushing against his chest as hard as she could.
Naku was not bothered by her actions as he continued severing Kagome's sweet taste.
Soon Naku found himself wanting more he moved up to the shell of Kagome's ear nipping it with his fangs.
Kagome pushed against him harder desperately trying to get him off her.
Naku smiled but soon found himself wanting even more he wanted the source of her taste...blood.
Opening his mouth more Naku glided his fang down her neck cutting into her skin.Kagome flinched in pain as a gasp escaped her lips.Naku now seeing blotches of blood over her skin licked them up with joy as he suspected her blood was sweet nectar.
Kagome's white kimono quickly became stained with her own blood as it leaked down her shoulder.Kagome closed her eyes tight at the feeling of him pressed against her it was almost unbearable.
Then and idea formed Kagome's eyes shot open as she found her footing quickly bringing her knee up violently wedging it between Naku's legs.
Naku instantly jerked back in pain howling in agony.Kagome felt his grip loosen as she pushed as hard as she could.Naku fell to his knees in front of the tree Kagome took her chance to run and she did.
She pushed past Naku about to run like the devil himself was at her heels but she never got the chance.
As soon as she got past Naku she felt something grab hold of her ankle quickly Kagome felt her footing give way as she tripped face first into the grass.
Kagome pushed herself up on her elbow as she looked behind her in horror. There was Naku with one hand on his privets hidden by his black fur.
And the other now on Kagome's ankle.Kagome felt the panic rise inside her at the look on Naku's face he was defiantly not happy
Naku pulled harder on Kagome's ankle Kagome dug her nails into the soft dirt in front of her as she up rooted grass as her nails drug across the grass like a rake.Naku pulled Kagome underneath him as he quickly leaned over her releasing her ankle and taking hold of both her wrist.
Pinning her below him helplessly learning from his past mistake Naku pinned down Kagome's legs with his own leaving her defenseless.Kagome glared daggers up at Naku leering over her
"Get off me!" Kagome screamed venom in he voice.
Naku only gave her a fangy grin "Go ahead scream it will only make this so much more enjoyable"Kagome opened her mouth about to let out an ear shattering scream when Naku beat her to the point.
He brought his head down forcefully taking her lips roughly shoving his tongue into her mouth.Kagome's eyes widen in shock and pure disgust.
Naku quickly pulled back as fresh blood dripped down his chin leaking from the corner of his mouth.
Naku felt his tongue squirm in his mouth in pain feeling the large gash Kagome had just left she had bit him hard!That was the last straw for Naku in one swift motion he pushed Kagome's wrist together holding them high above her head with his left hand.
While his right traveled down to Kagome's thigh he quickly pushed his hand under the fabric of her kimono grabbing her flesh of her upper thigh hard.
Kagome flinched in pain, Naku brought his face down to where his and Kagome's noses were touching as he burned his eyes into her own.
"Listen here wench I'm going to screw you there is no sense arguing that point! But I'm giving you a choice you can lay still and be a good girl about it and I will try be gentle. Or you can scream and fight in which case..." Naku paused as he dug his claws into Kagome's thigh his actions finishing his statement.
"Either way its probably going to hurt being your first time and all" Naku smirked down at her as he noticed Kagome's eyes widen in fear "That's right I can smell you're a virgin...So what do you choose?" Naku asked very interested in hearing her reply.
Kagome's eyes narrowed a bit as she no longer looked at Naku with anger or disgust but a look of submission.
Naku smiled from ear to pointed ear at her reaction "Good girl"Kagome turned her head to the side as Naku examined her neck with satisfaction. He brought his lips down again licking and severing her taste.
As Naku began enjoying herself, Kagome gently shut her eyes.
Then very slowly she took in a huge gulp of air.
"AHHHHHH HELP ME SOMEBODY!! SOMEBODY HELP ME!!"
Naku pulled back in horror at the sound of her voice ringing in his ears for a human she could scream!
Kagome took in another large gulp of air about to scream all over again when she felt something hard strike her across the face,She had just been slapped hard.
Naku now almost seeing red from pure anger glared down at her "Alright bitch you had your chance now no more mr nice guy!"Naku used his free hand to tare the bottom half of Kagome's kimono revealing her legs.
As the white fabric was torn even higher than her green school skirt.Kagome gasped at the feeling of the cold grass pressing in to her legs then flinched from the pain of Naku digging his claws into her thigh once again.
This time drawing blood Naku retracted his claws as he reached down pulling up his black fur skirt showing his already erect member.
Kagome panicked she quickly began thrashing underneath him Naku delivered another hard slap across her face making her gasp at the feeling of the hard sting.
Then as if her worst night mares were coming true Naku reached for Kagome's white silky underwear
Kagome felt tears stream down her cheeks "No please no" Was all she kept thinking.Naku's smile quickly faded away as he felt a very cold chill run up his spine
"Kagome!"
Suddenly a figure leapt from the tree tops and delivered a hard kick across Naku's face
Kagome felt Naku's weight lift off of her quickly she shot up her eyes darting around to see who had just saved her.
There standing no more than five feet in front of her was no other than the wolf prince himself.Kagome quickly got to her feet behind Kouga his back was turned to her so she could not see his face.
"K-Kouga" Kagome began Kouga gently turned around to face Kagome his blue orbs widened in shock at the sight.
Her white kimono he had saw her in earlier was covered with grass stains brown spots of dirt smudged all over.
Then he saw the blood smeared at the top of her kimono his eyes scanned for the wound. Kouga's eyes went to Kagome's neck noticing small cuts and one large gash going down the side of her neck.
His eyes went down further seeing her kimono ripped at the bottom showing her silken legs also revealing claw marks on her thigh.
Kouga looked back up to her face seeing the tears in her eyes along with a hand shaped red print across her cheek.
As Kouga watched Kagome's tear fall from her eye an roll down her red cheek something inside him snapped
Kagome felt all her relieve from seeing Kouga drain away and was replaced by fear. Kouga's blue orbs that she had grown so fawned of turned into nothing but blue slits as a look of pure rage spread across his face.
He looked just as Inuyasha did before he transformed into and almost full demon.Kouga noticed the look of terror on her face but he was to far gone to be bothered by that now.
Kouga's head shot around at the sound of someone moving up ahead.Naku slowly get to his feet his hand cupping his cheek where Kouga had kicked him.
Naku looked over to see Kouga's face as he felt sick to his stomach at the look in his eyes. He knew all to well who Kouga was Takashi had introduced him to the clan as the tribe leader of these mountains.
"Kagome go back to the caves" Kouga spoke venom laced in his voice.Kagome flinched at the sound she was not sure it was even Kouga that had spoke or if it was some foul demon.
Naku heard Kouga speak as he felt his body almost go limp "Y-You know her?" He stuttered with fear as his gaze fell on Kagome.Kouga quickly stepped in front of Kagome blocking Naku's view
"Look at her again and I will rip out your eyes and shove'em down your worthless throat!"Naku took a step back he felt like he was about to be sick.
"W-Why are you protecting that human?"Kouga felt a smirk spread across his face he looked absolutely wicked.
"If I were you I would be less focused on her and more concerned about judgment day"Kouga flexed his claws in front of his face the sound of his knuckels popping for everyone to hear.
Naku watched as Kouga took one step forward and in the blink of an eye he turned his heals and ran in the opposite direction.
Kouga instatly charged after him knowing that Naku had no chance of escape
There was going to be hell to pay.