Love Lost, and Love Found

Chapter 5: Awake.

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha or any related characters; however unrelated characters such as Kanjo, Kalia, and Zeke are my creations…

InuYasha awoke with a groan. His body felt like it had been hit by a falling tree. He slowly opened his eyes and found three pairs of eyes looking over him with worry.

First there was a cerulean blue pair which obviously belonged to Kouga. Next there was a pair of soft green eyes that belonged to a beautiful young wolf, who had dark curly brown hair. She was wearing a pale brown mikos garb similar to Kikyo's old one.

Finally there was a pair of deep green eyes which belonged to a young male wolf demon with short spiky black hair.

"Hey dog brain, you gave us a real scare there." Kouga said as he watched InuYasha gaze curiously at Kalia and Zeke.

"W…w…where…am…I?" InuYasha asked as he attempted to get his bearings.

The young demoness answered his question, "You are in the caves of the eastern lands. My name is Kalia, I am Kouga's younger sister, and this little whelp is my son Zeke. I am the healer of the wolf tribe. You have no need to fear, my older brother has explained the circumstances that brought you to us, and you are more then welcome to stay here. I'll also ensure that you are all healed up." Kalia said as she smiled at InuYasha.

Meanwhile an excited Ginta was poking his head into the room saying, "Lady Kanjo approaches, Hakkaku, come here I have wonderful news for you my mate."

"Lady Kanjo? Who's that?" InuYasha asked as he attempted to sit up, only to lie back down after receiving a glare from Kalia.

"Kanjo is my mother, she is also Lady of the East. My father Mekrd is Lord of the East, but he has taken a small pack of soldiers with him on a peace mission to the North." Kouga explained as he smiled softly at InuYasha.

"Hmmm… that smile goes wonderful with his eyes." InuYasha thought as he gazed deep into Kouga's eyes.

Seconds later Kougas and InuYasha's eyes were torn from each other as Kanjo entered the room.

"I remember you from somewhere…" InuYasha whispered as he gazed at Kanjo.

Meanwhile Kouga was blushing as he contemplated what had just happened. "It's as if his eyes were seeing right through me, yet I didn't care. Can it be? Am I falling in Love with InuYasha…"

Kanjo was staring at InuYasha in shock. It was his snow-white hair and golden eyes that she had seen at the end of her vision. He was also someone she knew from a long time ago.

"When you were much younger, from the ages of 2-5, young Kouga and I would visit the western castle where you resided with your mother Izayoi and brother Sesshomaru. You and Kouga were playmates back then." Kanjo explained as she smiled at the memories.

"However a few months after you turned five, your brother came upon some information that a few of his enemies were planning on attacking his castle. So he had you and your mother removed from the castle to ensure your safety. But enough of the past, what has brought you upon our tribe?" Kanjo asked as she sat down on the floor next to the bed.

"The woman whom he intended to mate with ended up falling in love with another man. He met up with Kouga, and my brother offered to allow him to stay here with us to get away from the memories for a while. During their journey here they were attacked by the Birds of Paradise. InuYasha saved Kouga but was injured in his actions." Kalia explained to her mother.

"I see… well InuYasha, as Lady of the East I would like to thank you for rescuing my son, I would also be honored to have you stay here among us." Kanjo said as she approached InuYasha and embraced him.

InuYasha stiffened at first, but then melted into the hug. He then allowed his golden eyes to wander until they once again met Kouga's.

InuYasha let out a small happy sigh as he thought, "Maybe life won't be so bad after all… I could see myself getting used to living here, maybe Kanjo can even tell me what mom and dad were like…" and with that he smiled softly at Kouga.

Okay… I have to admit it. That was not my best chapter ever. I was having a slight writers block. I know what's going to happen next, I just couldn't word it…

Please remember to read and review. Oh and I will have a few more chapters coming I have two written, I just got to type em out.

Milana Despana