Sunday after the game was spent with Kagome in desperate need of pain killers the size of Tokyo with how Scott's emotions kept fluctuating from bliss to being back with Allison, to anger and frustration that Derek was out of jail. Not only that, Sunday night, Scott once again left his room in the dead of night. Seeing as this was becoming a thing normal for him, Kagome didn't think anything of it and went back to sleep. Besides, he came back home fine and nothing seemed out of place.

So when Monday morning rolled around, Kagome got up and got dressed for the day and then made breakfast for them all. Some simple eggs, bacon and toast. Setting the food out on plates for her cousin and aunt to grab while she went back upstairs to grab her school things.

"Mmm, Kagome, I can't stop praising your awesomeness." her aunt came out of her own room and gave Kagome a tight squeeze as they made their way downstairs.

Both of them stopped when they spotted Scott wolfing down a good sized portion of breakfast. When he finally noticed them watching him eat his breakfast, Kagome had to stifle a giggle at the large eyes he threw them. The fact that his cheeks puffed out slightly due to his mouth being full and a piece of egg hanging off his lip was just too adorable. Kagome fell into a fit while her aunt began mumbling about having raised him better.

"I hope you at least saved some for Kagome and myself." her aunt began dishing out a portion for herself and Kagome while Kagome set the coffee maker up, also placing some sliced bread into the toaster. They still had a good 20 minutes before school started.

"Ah speaking of which, I wasn't able to make anything for you to take to work tonight. I'll have to do some shopping after school. So if you could make a list of what's needed and what you'd like, I'll pick those up." Kagome spoke up, grabbing the fresh toast and motioned them to her aunt and cousin. The latter eagerly took a slice and piled the rest of his bacon and eggs onto it.

"You don't have to do that." though what her aunt said was true, there was that tone in her voice that was just saying 'please do'.

"You have to put up with a teenage boy, plus taking me in. Helping out is the least I can do." Kagome smirked at Scott's cry.

"Too true, too true. Thanks for everything." Melissa accepted the mug of hot coffee and Kagome sat down and started on her own plate and coffee.

Breakfast went by more positively for Scott as they all chatted before he and Kagome made their way to school. He may have thought this often, but it was odd how Kagome made their home more... home like. His mom now had more time to spend with him and be at home because Kagome took the brunt of the housework. Something he kept telling himself he would also help out with, just since the night he got bitten, things have been really out of it.

"So, you looking forward to tomorrow night?" the sudden question brought him out of his thoughts, and he nearly swerved into Kagome doing so.

"Whoa! Steady there." Kagome had jerked her bike out of the way to avoid them crashing into each other.

"Sorry, my mind was somewhere else." he threw his cousin a sheepish smile then turned his gaze back to the road.

"That's okay, just try and not hurt yourself by thinking to hard." his face scrunched up slightly at her playful tone. "But back to the question at hand. Are you looking forward to tomorrow night?"

"Huh? Uh, yeah. We still don't know what to do exactly. With the curfew in place."

"Hmm, I'm sure you'll think of something." there was a pause of silence, where he thought of his date with Allison tomorrow.

His thoughts soon drifted to the dream he had the previous night and what he did in said dream. His heart started racing at his memories of them. It had felt so real, like he had actually been there and had attacked Allison. Maybe even killed her.

"Hey Kagome, did I happen to leave last night?" he was hoping against hope that he didn't. For some reason, he still couldn't recall any of his late night, whatever they were.

"Hmm, oh yeah, ya did. But there was nothing to indicate anything happened. Why do you ask?" she threw her gaze to him quickly before she was once again observing the road.

He groaned, his mind now filling with doubt. What if last night was more than just a dream? What if last night really happened, and he had hurt or killed Allison? Though there was no blood or anything on him when he woke up this morning, it still left him questioning his sanity.

"I'm guessing from your reaction, that's not the answer you were hoping for."

"No. It's just... I never remember when I go out while I'm... you know. And I'm not sure if what happened last night was a dream or not anymore." they both stopped just short of entering the school parking lot.

"Dream?"

Right away, he sensed her worry and concern, and like a wave it all came rushing out of him. Glad that he had someone else to talk too, besides Stiles. While his best friend was helping him, that fact that Kagome was there and willing to take on these burdens and not freak out was something short of amazing for him.

"Well, it starts of with me and Allison, alone and at the school parking lot. After a while, I shift and then attack her. And just when I go for the kill, I wake up." he looked over towards Kagome, noting a frown on her face and not liking that at all.

"It's from my experience, that a dream is only a dream, until it's actually more. It could be a memory that you repressed while you experienced something in your wolf form. As you said, you don't remember when you go out at night when the... shift, is forced on you." she gave him and apologetic smile. And while it wasn't what he wanted to hear, he knew that she wouldn't sugar coat things. Which sometimes, he hated.

Kagome watched as Scott took what she said in, obviously less than pleased with her information. But she wasn't going to lie to him when he felt that someone's life was at stake. But there were some things that he hadn't taken into account, and she was more than happy to point them out, if it would help ease his mind.

"Before you drive yourself crazy by letting your imagination run wild, listen to what I have to say. Firstly, if you and Allison went out, her parents would most likely know, sooner or later. So if anything happened, and I say if, then you would be the first one they'd call. As you are her boyfriend, are you not?" she couldn't help but smirk and nudge his shoulder when he smiled that goofy smile of his. He mumbled something that sounded like he could agree to that, while nodding his head.

"Secondly, since you didn't have a late night dip, or showered this morning, means there was no blood. No blood equals no harming or killing of a person." taking a deep breath, what she was about to say, she was sure Scott would question what she meant behind it. She would tell him, just, not now. Not when he was still figuring things out for himself, only after when the dust settled so to speak.

"Thirdly, I didn't feel anything wrong when you came back. And trust me, even if you remembered it or not, taking a life, it leaves an impression. No matter what." she saw him nod again, then his head whipped to look at her with wide eyes and she could do nothing more then keep her eyes forward and chew on her lower lip.

When they just stood there for a minute or two, Kagome shifted, uncomfortable with the silence. She may have shared her past and experiences with her family, but after sharing certain aspects with her mother and getting that appalled horrified look from her, she tended to keep the less than unpleasant details to herself.

"Well, we're gonna be late if we keep stalling." she pushed off, not really noticing if Scott followed or not at the moment.

Less than pleasant memories of her own troubled past surfaced and she was glad that what she was doing in school would keep her mind occupied so she could function properly. Worrying less about what she went through, she could focus on helping her cousin based from what she learned to the best of her abilities.

Most of that morning was spent in a daze until she was able to focus on the now and the future. Not only that, she learned that three of her classes were once again having a test at the end of the week. So herself and a few others that shared the same three classes together, were forming a study group. But since she was busy tonight, she wouldn't be able to join them till tomorrow. It was a good thing that all members involved were already 18 and didn't really fall under the curfew. Yeah it was stretching it a bit, but they would go to a different persons house each night and be home before 9 at the latest.

So when the day ended, she kept reminding herself to tell her aunt about her plans for after school for the week after she went shopping. While she was on her way to tell Scott before he left for his part time, her cell phone went off, which startled her. Scott was just a few feet away, unless something happened to Scott her aunt wouldn't have called. Well maybe unless it was something work involved, and the few friends that had her number weren't planning anything, as they had all talked and shared whatever they had planned for the week.

So, as she made her way to her bike and had Scott wait a few minutes, she fished her cell out of her jeans pocket and answered it.

"Hello?" she shrugged her shoulders when Scott asked who was calling.

"How's my woman?" Kagome nearly fell flat on her face when a familiar voice asked a familiar question.

K-K-Kouga?" she took a deep breath after choking out the name she hadn't uttered since she was sealed in the present. Then she remembered how the others had told her that he, Ayame and the others had moved to America a century ago, they just didn't tell her where.

"How did you get my number? Wait, forget that. Oh my god, how are you? Ayame? Ginta and Hakkaku?" she smiled brightly, this was just what she needed after this morning. Not only that, with him and the others being wolf demons, perhaps the would know a thing or two about werewolves.

"Ah, that's my woman, always caring for the pack." Kagome could only roll her eyes as he still called her 'his woman'. Even if he and Ayame were happily mated. It just seemed to stick after all the times he called her that in the past, and now that Ayame and him were together knowing that she had him in every aspect with nothing to worry about, it just seemed to be an on going joke between them all.

"Kagome? Kagome! Hanging around that mutt caused your brain to melt."

"It did not! Ah, can you hang on a sec, gotta talk to my cousin for a minute." pulling the cell away from her mouth she looked up at Scott.

"Listen, starting tomorrow night, I'll be part of a study group. I have three big tests this Friday. But if anything happens, do not be afraid to call me up. I'm always there, got that?" he nodded and then made his way to his part time job. Kagome herself pushed her cell between her shoulder and ear, holding it that way so she could unlock her bike.

"Kay, I'm back. So, you still didn't answer my question on how things are going on your end." she rolled up the lock around the front of her bike and began to push it towards home, seeing as she would need the car for the shopping trip.

"Oh things are going great, Ayame is expecting in a few weeks and when we learned that you were close by, we want you there for when that happens. Besides, it'll be good to catch up." Kagome smiled warmly at that.

She knew like most pack orientated youkai, that outsiders or strangers were not usually involved in anything that dealt with their young. Especially a miko. To be invited for such a moment, was a great honor, and one she wouldn't pass by.

"Thanks, that really means a lot."

"Hey, even though we didn't work out, you're still pack. Still family. You're always welcome with us. Besides there's a bunch of little ones that can't wait to meet their awesome aunt!" she heard his chuckle when she let out an excited squeal. She had a soft spot for children, no matter their race. It left her wondering if they would be adorable little wolf cubs, or little cherub like children. Either way, she would love them and shower them with the affection she did with any child she came across while in the past.

"Awwww, are you trying to tempt me into visiting you guys with your own children? Cause if you are... that is so low. You know my weaknesses. So not fair." he let out a hearty laugh.

"Maybe. When we learned where you actually are, it wouldn't be that much of a ride to us. So we were wondering if you could come by this weekend and watch over the three that are still at home with us."

Now, if he had asked that before Scott had been bitten or not at all, she would have done it in a heart beat. But now that peoples lives were on the line, especially said cousin, she couldn't really leave. Not unless... no. She wouldn't leave him when he needed all the help he could get.

"Listen... now isn't the best time. But, if I talk to my aunt, I'm sure you could drop them off here. I'll give you their phone number and address and we'll go from there." her lip tingled after all the chewing on it the way she had.

"Everything alright with you? I know that tone and I know you. So, if you say it's nothing, then that's a big nothing." Kagome couldn't help but chuckle. Their roles had been reversed it seemed, him scolding her and not the other way around. It just showed that he was now grown up, in youkai standards.

"Things have gone... crazy. If you can find some time to stop by, hopefully tonight, I can explain. I know it's last minute, but I'm really lost here. And I'm scared. Not for myself, but for my cousin. He may be in trouble, and I really don't know how to help him best." she felt bad when she heard the deep sigh, but he replied that he would be able to come over within the next two hours, if only for a short time.

"I am so sorry that's it such short notice. It's just... I don't know where else to turn to. And he really needs the help. And before you ask, I'll explain when you get here."

"Alright. I'll see you soon." with that they both hung up and Kagome leaned heavily on her bike.

While what she said was true, she hated turning to others to getting help. After all the times she had asked for it in the past, Inuyasha would always demean and belittle her. So after, she learned to become more independent and figure things out on her own. It was just, she was really in the dark about this one. And while she may have some sort of clue to wolf behavior due to spending a huge amount of time around Kouga and his own wolf pack and, though they were dogs, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru, Scott and Derek were more human that just had a wolf like personality. She didn't know if it was like with hanyous, or youkai that had a more rational side and a beast like side.

Picking herself up and stuffing her cell back into her pocket, she mounted her bike and pushed off. She would have to do the shopping quickly and get ready for when Kouga arrived. Things were about to get even more interesting, she just wasn't sure if that meant in a good way, or bad.

After two hours, Kagome had just finished putting all the groceries away when she felt Kouga's unmistakable aura pulling up. Along with the loud roaring of a motorcycle. Leaning over the sink to peer out of the kitchen window, she could only shake her head when she saw him him come rolling down the street on a... chopper.

Making her way to the front door, she waited just beyond the threshold with her arms crossed over her chest as she watched her old friend park at the sidewalk in front of the house. She smiled at his stupid gait as he made his way to her and that stupid smile that apparently, he didn't lose while growing up.

"There's my girl! And look how grown up you are!" she walked out onto the porch where he swung her into a big old bear hug, swinging her around once before placing her back on her feet.

"At least one of us is grown up." he playfully pushed her as she laughed.

"I'll have you know, I have a family now." he removed the sunglasses that he wore, showing off his bright blue eyes.

"And I bet they're the ones taking care of you. Anyways, come on in, big daddy. Is there anything you wanted?" she led him into the living room while she went to the kitchen to get them both something to drink and snack on.

"You're living with a wolf? Always knew you were too good for those high pedigree dogs." he threw her a roguish smile when he accepted his drink.

"That's the thing I wanted to talk to you about. What can you tell me about... werewolves?" he chocked slightly on the sip of his drink he just took and gave her a wide eyed look.

"Werewolves? What have you got yourself involved in this time?" his question may have been a playful joke, but from the lack of her laughter, he knew then and there that she was serious.

"Nothing! It's just that... my cousin was bitten just before school started... and, well, yeah." he let out a low whistle as he set his drink on the table and made himself more comfortable on the couch.

"Well, they're human for one, just a little, more. Most of what you've seen or read had some truth to it. It's just things are a little more deeper than what they put in the movies. Around full moons the wolf becomes more active, so everything about a werewolf is boosted. Senses, reflexes, speed, even hormones are almost doubled, if not more so. Werewolf families are actually pretty similar to wolf packs, normal and demonic. These families, or packs, consist of an alpha pair, male and female, beta which can also be a male and female pairing, the young and lastly the omegas." Kagome nodded as she grabbed a cookie to munch on as she made sure to take it all in.

"I'm not exactly sure how werewolf families do it. And that's not to say we don't interact, we know of a few werewolf families, one used to live in this area. It's just that our instincts view each other as a threat, so we tend to stay away unless either of us invited."

"Hmm. About werewolves in general, are they like hanyou or youkai. Cause my cousin doesn't really remember much when he's forced to leave at night, especially last night. He thinks he may of hurt someone." Kagome quickly snatched a second cookie to munch on and distract herself.

"Now that's a hard one to explain. With anything that's related to youkai, there are two sides. The rational 'human' side, and the instinctual 'beast' side. Those naturally born grow up knowing how to handle their either side, while those bitten, not so much. A few centuries back, the families would sort of adopt those bitten, if a member of their pack was the one responsible. To keep themselves, and those recently bitten safe from humans. You remember the differences between Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha when they let their 'beast' took over, am I correct?" her mind went to the first time she saw the change and then the few after only to compare them to the mindless state of Inuyasha's own transformations where his youkai blood took over and could only nod her head.

"That's a good example of a natural born werewolf against a newly bitten werewolf. Naturally born werewolves have their first turn...it all depends on the age, gender and situation. They then learn from that and are soon able to control it, despite the phases of the moon. Bitten werewolves, not so much unless they have really good self control. And the first step into that is accepting being a werewolf."

Kagome ran her hands over her face and then through her hair. Great, so in order for him to begin to remember what he did when he made nightly runs, he would have to accept what he was now. That would be as easy as telling herself that she was in reality a man.

"What about the relationship between a beta and alpha? Can a beta go against an alpha?"

"Well, yeah. If the previous alpha is weak, sick or not thinking with the pack as a whole in mind, then the position for alpha can be challenged. I'm just not sure the differences between werewolves to the rest. Though I get the feeling that's not exactly what you meant. So tell me what's going on."

"Well, there have been a few deaths, and wolves and-or werewolves seem to be the string attaching them all. So... my cousin and I are really worried. He thought that last night it was just a dream, but it turned out that when he did go out, someone may have gotten hurt."

"Baser instincts can trigger his wolf memories. He didn't kill anyone in this, dream, of his, did he?" when she shook her head no, she felt the tension fall off her shoulders so easily at the soft smile Kouga threw her way. "Then you really, don't have much to worry about. Now this alpha on the other hand, seems you do."

"It was mentioned that this attack the alpha did, while also calling my cousin, may have been like a sort of initiation thing into the pack. Is that true?"

"Well, the alpha bit your cousin and already considers him part of their pack. The fact that your cousin is fighting against what his alpha wants means he has a strong will. Only problem with that, the alpha will try and figure out other ways to get your cousin to join in on whatever they're planning. So watch your back, and keep an eye out for any close friends and family of this cousin of yours."

"Okay, is there anything else I should know about. Things in general?" she watched as he rubbed his chin in thought.

The next little while was spent with Kouga sharing as much knowledge as he did about wolves and werewolves, though he did mention a few times that it would be best for Scott to find another werewolf to help him through this. Other than that, they caught up a little while Kouga provided her with some cards that had his contact numbers.

"Wow, you run a wolf haven while you also owning your own garage. Sounds like a dream come true for you."

"Yeah, it really is. And it wouldn't be possible if it weren't for you. So, we'll see how things are, and hopefully you can come over and meet everyone else. They were all rather jealous when they heard I was coming over to visit." they both stood up and walked to the front door, where they both shared a hug and Kagome watched from the front step as Kouga got on his bike and made his way back home.

Looking down at the cards in her hands, she would input the information on her cell later. It was then that she learned that they lived just past the inner state border not even two hours away. That was good to know, should anything happen, with Kouga's speed, he'd be here in less than half the time.

With that in mind, she turned back into the house, noticed the time and set about making dinner for the everyone while quickly stuffing the cards into a pocket. She would share what she learned with Scott later, after dinner when her aunt wouldn't snoop about. The question was, how he would react to said information. Just as long as he didn't do anything too stupid, she could get a good nights sleep.

AN: I don't really have much to say about this, but yes! I brought Kouga into this! I also hope you all enjoyed it! I'm going to have to catch up on the series again, even more so now that season 2 is around the corner. My back-logged chapters is growing slim.