Chapter 15
Naraku sat in the corn shivering. A shackle was tightly chained to his left ankle. He couldn't move more than five feet from the wall. Three days had passed and he had spent those days freezing in that spot. Kouga had left him beaten and naked without so much as a second thought.
"Ok feeding time." Kouga carried his babies to Naraku who happily grabbed them.
Feeding his daughters was the only time Naraku was allowed to spend time with them. Since there weren't any lactating females Kouga had to let Naraku feed them but that was where their time together ended.
He had decided Naraku didn't deserve to touch his pups. If the spider wanted to spend time with his children he have to earn the privilege back. He did feel pity watching Naraku snuggle and hold his pups with such love and the girls seemed very attached to him. It was hard to see that sadness in his eye when Kouga took the babies from his arms.
"Please, just a few more minutes." He begged.
"They need their sleep." Kouga placed the girls in their cribs all the way on the other side of the room. Naraku looked longingly at them.
"You should be able to walk by now." He unshackled him.
Slowly the spider stood, careful not to put pressure on his injured knee. His first steps where hard. He walked across the room limping. It was hard, each step hurt but he manage to make it across the room to his daughters. They were sleeping so peacefully. He smiled seeing their faces. Rose's nose was small and sharp, she had big eyes and long lashes. Her chin was round, making her face look more oval than her sister. Soarra had long fangs that were already popping out of her mouth. Her lips were pinker than Rose and she has a more round nose and a smaller forehead.
Naraku chuckled, her ears were bigger than normal. He hoped she grow into them. They were both very pretty babies but looked nothing alike. You could hardly call them twins. Their only similarities were their black hair and just the color too. Rose had curly hair like him and Soarra had straight hair like her father.
"We leave today." Kouga informed him.
Naraku nobbed. It was best they left before a storm came. The journey to his old castle would take four days.
Kouga wrapped the girls in countless blankets before making a carrier for them with another blanket. Safely secure he carried them on his back while he carried Naraku in the front.
"I can walk" Naraku complained.
"It would take us a month at your speed."
Naraku grumbled. "Its your fault I'm like this."
"Even if I hadn't broken your knee you still be to slow."
Naraku looked around. The whole pack was around them now. He saw wolfs everywhere. Some humanoid, others not. Not surprisingly there were much fewer females than males. He only saw like twenty females out of a hundred wolfs. The back was small. Most demons groups had at least five hundred demons.
Most demons were carrying small bags. Most nature demons never owned much. They only had what they needed. Naraku almost couldn't wait to see the surprise in their eyes when they saw the castle.
It was a lot of pressure knowing these wolfs were counting on him for survival. He could only imagine how much it must weigh on Kouga. He was responsible for all their life's. A leader had to do what was best for their pack. Naraku felt sorry for the wolf prince. He was barely out of his teens and he had so much responsibility. He must feel great shame for getting him kill so many of his wolfs and tricking him. For the first time Naraku was starting to feel guilt….. But then he reached up to his head and felt the short hair and all those feelings disappeared and formed a raging anger.
Kouga looked down to see Naraku touching his hair. He was so angry his face had turned red. Holding in a chuckled he squeezed the spider closer to his chest.
Naraku would never know the truth. He would never know that Kouga had no intention of letting his brothers use him. He only wanted to give him a good scare. All he was planning on doing was making Naraku suck him off in front of a few of his comrades. He hoped it would humiliate and put enough fear into him that he would never try to escape again. When Naraku told him about the castle he saw an opportunity to save his family from a harsh winter. They always loss a few wolfs to the frost.
The more he thought about it the more things started to work together. This was all part of his wish. He wished for a miracle that would fix everything. Naraku was providing him with pups, home, food, and even sex. If that wasn't everything than he didn't know what was. Thought he never admit it, he had grown quiet attached to the spider. He liked always having him there when he came home. He liked sharing his bed with him. He even liked to watch him take care of the girls. It was ashamed Naraku didn't return his fondness. Maybe after they build a bigger family Naraku realize he needed to stay as well.
As they traveled he had subconsciously been rubbing the spiders head. This had but Naraku to sleep. Only when they reached the river to drink did Kouga wake him up.
"Now where?"
"We head north till we reach the mountain with a hole through it, than you walk through the canyons and into the dark forest. The castle is deep inside. There should be a barrier keeping demons out but since I loss my powers… Kana probably left too. Thank God I killed Kagura or she would have had my head and Inuyasha killed my other incarnations so they can't kill me. Unless some stray demons infested the place, the castle should be deserted."
"So besides, Rose and Soarra all your children wanted to kill you?"
Naraku chuckled. "Give them a few years"
Naraku never considered any of his incarnation's children. They were all just dolls he made to do his bidding.
Kouga watched with valiant eyes had his pack drank. He watched the water, the trees, the skies, anything that moved. It would be foolish for a demon to attack so many wolfs in one place but a big dumb one might. Some demons had more muscle than brain.
They traveled for several more hours before they stopped at an abandon hut. It was hard squeezing all the pack in but at least they kept themselves warm squished together.
Naraku sat in the corner with both his daughters. He had two other demons next to him. One was a female and the other was a real wolf. He couldn't tell what gender it was. It was the first time he had been so close to another wolf besides Kouga.
"So spider, it this castle big enough for us." The she wolf asked. She had blond hair and tail. It was strange for someone to talk to him. They usually ignored him. Most of the demons just glared at him.
"It has more rooms and hallways than you could ever explore."
"Is there lots of food?" she asked.
"If someone hadn't raid it, there enough to last all winter and lots of wine. And the beds are so soft. Their real beds too. Very soft and comfortable and they don't stink of rotting animals."
"Sounds to good to be true." A male wolf sat next to the she wolf. He had short black hair and was a little on the short side himself. "If you lead us into a trap I'll skin you spider. I don't care if you are the leaders bitch."
Naraku growled. He would have killed that demons a few months ago. All he could do now was glare.
"You'll be thanking me when you see the indoor hot springs and wine cellar."
The babies started to cry and Naraku took off his shirt to feed them. After several minutes they started to cry. He tried rocking them, sang to them and rubbed their backs. They wouldn't stop crying.
The wolf raised its head and looked at him "Grro woowo, rooo gggg" The wolf spoke before lowering it's head.
"Amadona says that the babies are hungry and she can smell that you're not lactating." The she wolf told him.
"What? How can you under stander her?" Naraku pinched his nipple. No milk came out.
"We understand our own." She went through her bag and pulled out some jerky. "Here, it's snake."
"What that going to do. If I can't make milk, they'll die." Naraku started to run his chest trying to make milk.
"You haven't eaten today right?"
"No I have not had the chance."
"That's why you're not making milk. You need food." She gave him the jerky.
Naraku took it and slowly ate it. He chew on the hard food. It tasted horrible but he ate it anyway. He ate very little because the wolfs always brought horrible meat. Usually from stray demons in their territory. The only good meal he had in months was the time Kouga caught some dear.
"Thank you." He said to her.
"You're welcome." She rubbed the wolfs fur. "I'm Melda and this is my mother Amadona. And the short one is my brother Tero."
"Wait, she's your mother but you…. Don't look alike."
"We are all wolfs, in one form or another. Sometimes a beast wolf gives birth to humanoid wolfs and it can happen in vice versa."
Naraku's eyes widen. One of his children could pop out looking like a real wolf? That was a horrible thought.
"How far from this wonder place of yours?" Tero asked.
"Three more days and we should be there."
…..
Three days had past before they reached the dark forest. Surprisingly it wasn't that dark. The dark ora it had was gone. Probably another side effect of Naraku losing his power. Now it was like another forest. It thrived with life, winter life that it. There were a few snow rabbits and foxes around. The wolfs gladly hunted the rabbits and make gloves from their pelts. Naraku was more than happy to get a real meal for a change. One of the wolfs had told Kouga about his milk problem and the leader had made sure he was given extra food, which Naraku had to eat all or be force fed. Kouga wouldn't let the spider gamble with the lives of his pups.
Since then Naraku and Melda had become rather close. She was a little of an outcast to, due to her blond hair. Apparently blond hair was a bad omen for wolf's. Her only friends was her short hot tempered brother Tero who didn't have many friends either due to his small size. Other demons usually made fun of him.
They were an odd trio that attracted stares and weird looks. Melda was a sweet girl and Tero wasn't so bad once he settled down. Their mother seemed like any pet dog to him but he never say that to them. She mostly stood by them sleeping. She had to be an old wolf.
He found it so interesting how they communicated with each other with growls and grunts.
When they reached the castle the wolfs were in awe. It towered above the tallest trees in the forest. Its stone walls stretched farther than they could see. Most had never even seen their reflection but they all saw themselves in the glass windows. The fact that it looked so well maintains after so many months bothered Naraku. It meant someone was taking care of it.
Kouga notice it too and ordered his pack to be on guard. Before they even entered the gates a figure greeted them.
"Master Naraku, you have returned." Kana stood in front of them with her mirror. Her white dress was still as spotless as ever.
"Hello Kana." He was actually kind of happy to see her.
"I have kept the castle clean in your absence." She informed him. Her face still motionless.
"I see. Very good." Naraku walked in fallowed closely by Kouga.
"Why are wolfs here? And why is your power so weak?" She asked walking behind him.
"I will explain later. Let just go to the kitchen. They are very hungry."
Confused the ghostly girl knob.
Naraku led them to the kitchen where they found barrows of grain and boxes of preserved meat. There was sugar, salt, flower and every herb and spice imaginable.
Naraku smirked seeing Kouga's jaw drop. "Told you there be lots of food."
"Kana make me baked turkey with a side of carrots and wine." He ordered.
"Yes my lord." Kana started to cook.
"Oh and make Turbo prepare the rest of the wolfs something. They like the meat raw."
"Turbo?" Kouga asked.
"Just a mindless demon I made. He's basically harmless. I just use him for housekeeping."
A tall ugly demon appeared before him. He bowed and took large steps to the kitchen.
"He can't talk either."
Everyone looked around. They saw pictures on the walls and the fancy furniture was new. But they were quick to explore. They cautiously went through every room. There were so many things to see. But when the dinner bell rang every popped up in the same place.
Naraku happily ate the turkey. It was so juicy compared to the dry snake he had been force to eat the last few days and the wine was simply heaven. He never knew how much he loved wine till now.
"So good" he moaned.
After dinner every one looked at each other wondering what to do next.
"Well I guess, everyone just pick a room." Naraku told them.
"I call the red one" Melda yelled. She was the first to run out the door. After that it was a stampede. Everyone wanted to get the best rooms so they rushed around till Kouga, Naraku and the twins were the only ones in the room.
Feeling more relaxed and safe than he had in months Naraku carried his girls down the halls ad up the stairs. Kouga walked behind them silently watching every move he made.. They reached a large door. Koug'a eyes widen when he saw what was inside.
The room was huge. The bed was twice the sizes of a king size and it was dressed with purple silk sheets. There were enough pillows to make another castle. The mirror was incased in wooden oak stand and the dresser looked like it was hand carved. The closet was filled with very expensive looking clothes.
Naraku hummed joyfully and laid on the bed with the twins. He moaned from the soft matrices. It was a welcome change.
"I assume this is your room. There is a nice room down the hall, you can have that one."
Kouga raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms. "And why would I do that? Are we not going to share this one? There is plenty of room."
Naraku sat up. "Yes, but everyone can have their own room. There is no need for you to constantly be near me. It's not like I could run away. This was where I run away to."
Kouga frowned…
Before Naraku could react he was pushed down on the bed. His wrists were pinned above his head. His blue eyes looked into his. Their faced were inches apart.
"You've gotten a little to bold for my liking. You think just because you're in this castle you can start acting like a Lord again?" Kouga growled baring his fangs
Naraku looked away. "I'm sorry, I forgot my place. You are more than welcomed to stay where ever you want." He words came out hollow just like his expression.
Kouga seemed to settle down. He was still straddling the other hips and holding him down. Slowly his tail wag back a forth lazily.
"It's been a long journey. I am tired from the long trip. Let's bath, than rest."
Naraku knobb. He rubbed his wrist when the wolf let him go.
The hot spring occupied by a few wolfs but this did not stop Kouga from taking of his clothes and jumping in. His cannon ball wet the whole floor.
Naraku was more reluctant to take off his clothes in front of the others. Being more sensitive to the spiders feelings than usual he let Naraku take a bath with his clothes on.
"This feels so good." One of the wolfs said.
"Yea, the water is so warm. Who knew the spider could be good for something after all."
Kouga smirked and wrapped a possessive arm around Naraku's waist. He brought him in close. "He's good for many things boys." He said loudly.
The others demons laughed and howled. Naraku blushed and looked away. A light kiss to his pulse made him jump.
"I'm proud of you Naraku." Kouga whispered.