Chapter 6: Dual Courtship
Normal POV
"What's going on" Kagome asked a little concerned.
After a week or two of traveling, Kagome came across a few of Kouga's wolves fighting a lesser demon. They knew her immediately before bombarding her with little licks and nips. She decided to follow them to visit Kouga and the others.
It's been about two days since she's been there. Currently the courting couple were in the den laughing and joking around with the rest of tribe when the wolves became uneasy and began growlig lowly towards the entrance.
"Kouga" she asked as he got up.
"Seems like we have company"
Before she knew what happened,the entire tribe got into battling position.
"You have wondered far from your lands Lord Sesshomaru" Kouga said with authority "What honor do I have being visited by you of all Taiyoukai"
"Sesshomaru" Kagome asked "What are you doing here" she asked a little oblivious to the rising tension in the air.
"Miko" he greeted "I have came with a proposition involving you and the. . . wolf" she noticed the disgusted tone he used with the word wolf but didn't pay any mind.
"And what would that be" Kouga wasn't really interested in anything having to do with the dog. Over the years, he have heard how the Killing Perfection began to take to a certain human woman.
At first he assumed they meant his ward, but hearing how casual he and Kagome were, maybe he was mistaken.
"It is something that need not a full audience" and with that he walked off.
"Come on Kouga" Kagome said pulling him along.
The two made it out hand in hand with Kagome leading.
The sight of such affection did nothing to calm his beast.
"It seems word has spread of a Miko and Wolf entering a courtship"
The pink hue on Kagome confirmed such rumors.
"And what of it" Kouga growled standing in front of Kagome.
He finally got the chance he's been waiting for after so long. NO ONE was going to interfere.
"Stand down wolfling" Sesshomaru growled dangerously low.
Sensing the danger, Kagome came and stood in between the two.
"The rumors are true Sesshomaru" Kagome answered "What exactly does that have to do with anything'' she asked politely.
"On further inspection, it seems this Sesshomaru has made an error in his pursuit" he said looking solely at Kagome.
He inwardly smirked feeling the anger radiating of the wolf but mostly the blush coming from Kagome.
"Not being a demon of much affection, this Sesshomaru had not made his intent clear to you Kagome and that fault lies solely on I"
"I-I-Intent" she stuttered taken back.
"I have held feelings for you since the defeat of Naraku. You have matured greatly since being here. You are no longer that gullible little girl who followed my dim-witted brother around. You have became much more intellectual, stronger, and more confident. Those alone attracted me to you. You're more. . . matured appearance was a mere bonus"
Kagome never felt so hot before.
Sure she was attracted to the Demon, but closer or not, Sesshomaru was Sesshomaru. She never in a million years thought she would stand a chance.
Kouga was not liking this one bit but stayed calm for the sake of Kagome.
"It seems you know the status of the relationship between Kagome and I" he growled "So I ask again ,Why Are You Here"
"I have came to ask Kagome if she would like to consider getting involved in a dual-courtship"
That did it. Kouga snapped.
"AND WHY WOULD SHE WANT ANYTHING BEYOND FRIENDSHIP WITH YOU" Kouga roared "TO MY KNOWLEDGE YOU HATE HUMANS AND MIKOS ALIKE"
"That is of no concern of yours wolf. Kagome knows the changes that has overcame me in the last few years and that is all that matters'' growled back.
In the midst of everything, Kagome's head began to spin with all the new information. She didn't know what to do.
She was brought back feeling the danger around her thickened.
Both demons had blood red eyes daring the other to make a move.
"W-w-what exactly is a dual courtship" she asked meekly.
"What" Kouga growled looking at Kagome.
He couldn't believe this. Was she actually considering this ?
"It is as it sounds Kagome" he answered not taking his eyes off the wolf "It is like a normal courtship but with one extra member involve. Not only the wolf, but I as well will court you to see if we are compatible, if we are then we mate" he explained.
"Kagome" said woman turned to face him "Please tell me you are not really thinking about this"
He was furious but hurt was shining bright in his eyes.
"This decision is solely hers to make wolf" Sesshomaru bit out.
"NO ONE IS SPEAKING TO YOU" he bit back.
"BOTH OF YOU STOP" Kagome yelled making them wince at the loudness.
"I-I need to think" and without another word she disappeared in a cloud of pink dust.
The two demons were left with each other before Sesshomaru began to leave not listening to anything the wolf was speaking to him.
His business was done.