A/N: Hello all! Without further delay, here is the next chapter! As things begin to find a "normal" pace, my real world problems are causing my writing time to be delayed. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for my job, but it has me in bed early some days instead of writing. But luckily I have found a method that works for now! Don't despair thought. I fully intend to finish this fic. So if it ever seems like I am taking a while- it's just due to reality taking up space in my 2D mind.
Anywho- I hope you enjoy this chapter, please leave a review and let me know if you like it!
-KKB
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Sango adjusted the new hairpin Kagome had given her, as she gave instruction to Rin and the twins before she left for the day. Miroku planned to stay and tend to the garden while Sango met up with Kagome.
The priestess in training had gone ahead with Kouga and Ayame, planning to dig up soap root, while Ayame planned to scout the springs for anyone who would need to be...encouraged.. to move on for the day. The demon slayer's keen eye had noted a familiar hair pin in Ayames red locks, having received a similar gift from her best friend before their arrival.
As Rin moved inside with the girls, Miroku embraced her in farewell, sneaking a few grabs at his wife before she blushed and pulled away with a few light hits to his face. A facade the two had grown into a loving gesture before either parted for a while.
She heard a small meowl come from her side as Kirara hopped from her shoulder. The fire cat jumped away from the duo growing in size before them in a blaze of fire.
"Don't worry about a thing, just take care of Kagome." came the kind words from her monk.
She turned and smiled at him, opening her mouth to answer.
However, before she could form any words, she felt a demons' presence.
I can't believe it…. She thought to herself as she pushed past Miroku and grabbed her Hiraikotsu from it's resting place just inside the door frame.
I better not let the girls see this! Were her only thoughts as she ran to the field beyond her home. Miroku called after her, before following himself.
Inuyasha walked through the grass, avoiding the main roads of the village, hoping to avoid Kagome until he could speak with his friend.
Miroku knew well enough what was passing through his mind, and he really needed to talk this out with someone other than Sinha.
His mind was occupied as he heard an approaching wind. He looked up in time to slam to the ground, avoiding a harsh beating from Sango's weapon.
"Hey! Watch where you're throwing that thing!" he cried out angry and annoyed. The last thing he needed right now was an injury.
He already felt bad enough about what he had to do.
"Oh don't worry, I'll be sure to hit my mark this time." the cold voice dripped from Sango, as her feet scraped the ground- the momentum from her returning weapon pushing her back.
Inuyasha had to double take at her response. Her eyes held a fire he hadn't seen since the pair had first met. A plot of Naraku's….
"What's your problem!" he yelled out, taking a defensive stance.
Sango swung her weapon and sent it flying in his direction.
"I could ask you the same THING!" she yelled upon it's release.
A crash of dirt spraying Inuyasha as he avoided another hit.
"I'm tired of you hurting Kagome! Making her feel worthless!" she cried out as she again threw her weapon, running along side the destruction towards the Hanyou in front of her.
As her weapon wedged into the ground, she came upon Inuyasha and planted a kick to his chest-flooring the demon before her, who was still processing his friends attack.
As she glared over him tears stung at her eyes as she remembered the evening the two girls spent together. Knowing all too well the hurt and misplaced trust the Miko was going through.
She had assumed it all ended after Kikyo. Inuyasha spent years chasing after the dead priestess, only adding to the hurt Kagome went through in her younger years. She had THOUGHT they made it through.
She spent the evening going through the years of support she provided her friend, each time Inuyasha had made her feel inferior, or each time he chose Kikyo over Kagome.
Sango knew all too well the feelings that came with thinking you were not enough to the person you loved. Her own issues from Miroku's lecherous days in the past briefly flaring. The pair had worked through it, with a lot of talking, but Kagome…. She's yet to have that relief.
"Sango, what the hell is going on!" she heard Inuyasha's aggressive yet surprised voice.
"I know what you've done Inuyasha! I can't believe you would do this!" she screamed at him.
His ears flattened against his head, his eyes dropping. "You don't understand! It's not like that!" he answered defensively.
"Sango!" a call rang out behind the pair. Purple robes finally catching up to the powerful duo.
Turning towards her husband Sango pointed to Inuyasha.
"Don't take pity on him Miroku. He needs to pay for the damage he has done." she fumed.
Miroku stepped between the pair, calmly raising his hand in a prayer position, and lightly reaching for her extended hand now pointed at his chest.
Inuyasha breathed a sigh of relief at the barrier between him and the furious slayer.
"My dear Sango, shouldn't we hear his side of the story before attacking?" he asked calmly.
"I'm sure he has his reasons for choosing Sinha over Kagome." he nodded towards her, attempting to get her to agree.
Inuyasha stood behind him, removing the dirt from his fire rat robes.
Sango shook her head and looked towards the forest, rolling her eyes.
"What do you mean, hear him out? There's no reason he should have hid this other woman from us! I could have been prepared to help Kagome! You of all people KNOW how I felt all those years ago. And for her to be going through the same thing now! It makes me sick!" she continued to push back her emotions as she spoke to her husband.
This was not a time for HER to feel, this was about Kagome….
"Why should I care if Sinha-" her voice slammed to a halt. Her eyes bulging from her head.
She narrowed her gaze on the monk in front of her. Passing from one male to the other as pieces locked into place. She could have sworn she heard an audible 'click'.
Stepping back, she removed her hand from his grip.
"How do you know the girls name Miroku?" she asked.
"Hmmm?" he responded, struggling to compose his features.
"What now dear?" he asked, tugging on his earlobe.
"Oh Kami….you… you KNEW!" she roared, causing the two men to shrink visibly.
Shock ran through her as she realized the truth. All the time they spent together, how they would only talk in whispers when she was around. The painful truth right in front of her. That it had been going on...FOR YEARS!
"Miroku…. How could you!" she cried out.
"You knew!?" she asked again.
"All this time, and you never TOLD me!?" her anger began to rise again.
"It's not his fault! It wasn't his information to share!" the half demon responded aggressively.
Turning her back on the pair she was seething with anger towards the one person who she shared the world with. Who she shared a family with, all of her secrets, even secrets others told her. She had been confident they shared everything!
A drop of cold ran down he spine at the realization he had kept this from her. The two never had secrets when it came to the pairing of their friends. Most times they had open conversations with both parties present. Most times for their own amusement.
She turned to look at Miroku, and he held a look of regret.
"Sango. Please. You were pregnant, and I didn't want to add stress. And before I knew it I just never found the right time to tell you." he fumbled his words. Attempting to get her anger to subside.
Shaking her head, she continued to back away. A voice of sadness speaking out.
"Miroku, if anything you should have understood. After all the time it took for us to work through our problems. From the same things. You knew how much it damaged my self-worth..."
He quickly spoke. "Sango you are the most beauti-"
She raised a hand cutting him off. Sending a glare his way.
"Don't speak." she shook her head, as the weight of her realization landed on her shoulders.
"I'm gonna go." she turned away.
"I'm not gonna keep Kouga and Kagome waiting any longer. Do NOT follow me Miroku." the steel edge of her voice sealing the command.
She meant her words.
Kirara appeared beside her once again, as a voice called from behind.
"Kouga!?"
Inuyasha's growl permeated the air. "She's with KOUGA!?" he roared.
Sango stilled, unable to believe the anger suddenly spilling from Inuyasha.
Turning back towards her friend she could see his eyes rimmed with red as his hands shook.
Miroku was stepping back from the angry demon as Sango stared in dis-belief.
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Inuyasha had been staying back, allowing the two lovers their time to argue. Unable to hold back however, when she backed the monk into a corner. Pulling him to speak in defense of the man between them.
His heart was beating against his chest from the encounter with the slayer- annoyed and a bit guilty at Sango's knowledge of the incident.
But of COURSE she'd know. The two women were inseparable since Kagome's return. He had thought to himself.
Returning to the dispute in front of him,Sango appeared to dismiss the issue for the time being. Finally turning to leave.
Inuyasha still hoped to talk with his friend before he had to present himself to Kagome.
But that hope vanished at the mention of the Wolf demon being around Kagome.
A flash of Kagome, wrapped in Kouga's arms, caused his blood to boil. Unable to control the heated rage that instantly ran through him as the picture got clearer and clearer.
"NOPE! Still single and waiting for Kagome to get tired of you." the cocky voice rang through his head.
That damn wolf didn't waste a minute! He growled to himself.
His claws extended and his vision hazed with red.
He could hear Sango's voice speaking to him in anger, but he paid it no mind as his instincts began sniffing for Kagome's scent.
She won't be far…. His inner demon controlling his thoughts.
As he focused on the different scents around him, he was struggling to look past Sinha's scent, which still covered him. Closing his eyes, he decided to focus on a different scent. One he had grown to accept, but in this moment, he hated as much as the day they met.
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Opening his eyes, he jumped ahead, ignoring his friends calling after him.
Inuyasha wasn't sure what was guiding him, but the anger filling him was unchecked, and he wanted to rip into that damn wolf.
Thoughts of his Kagome wrapped in that flea bags arms driving him to run faster through the forest.
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Kagome stood next to Kouga, waiting for Ayame to return.
"Well once she gets back I'll leave. I still have work up ahead clearing Tengu." the wolf spoke tactics as they waited.
Kouga was relieved Kagome finally had another opportunity to work through her thoughts. He knew she-wolfs had a way of making each other feel better.
The same way he would feel better after talking with Ginta, or Hakkaku. Regardless if Ayame was the only wolf, he knew in his mind it could only benefit Kagome to spend the day with them.
Her spiritual energy was not in control, and he knew a good step was to clear negative emotions. The rest she would have to learn from a high priestess.
Whatever it takes to not get accidentally purified. He chuckled at the thought.
Kagome would probably be devastated if she accidentally hurt a friend… he nodded to himself.
He was lost in thought as a soft hand touched his shoulder.
"Kouga, have I said thank you today?" her silky voice filled his hears.
He would never get tired of hearing her talk. Her voice filled him with warmth, even when she was yelling at him. He always struggled tuning her out when he knew she wanted privacy.
His ears perked at the sound as she spoke.
"Well the days not over.." he stuck out his tongue at her.
"I mean, I know it's not much but- the small things you do, like making sure demons and humans won't be around, or helping me find soap root…. It doesn't go unnoticed by me." he looked at her as she spoke.
Noticing her twitching hands and a blush creeping over her face.
"I never looked at you as more than a friend, and as I said the other day, I'm not sure what I am looking for, but, I want you to know that I appreciate what you do for me. Even if it's just as a friend."
A smile crossed his lips as she continued to speak.
"I never paid attention to all the small things you have done to show you care over the years. I guess I was just so set on…." pursing her lips she paused.
"Well, obviously you know what I'm talking about." she laughed swatting at his shoulder. "I'm just trying to tell you- while we are alone, that, it's not like I haven't thought about it."
His paused his admiration of her as he realized she was saying something important. His heart skipped a beat as his head processed what she was saying.
Was she really saying this? His eyes shifting to hers.
The small blush turned bright red as he locked eyes with her. Absentmindedly he reached for her twitching hands, holding them gently as he stepped closer to her, gazing down at her with inhuman blue eyes.
She closed her eyes. Her cheeks were on fire, and her heart was running like a horse. She was just trying to express her feelings. Why was it so hard?
"I- I'm just saying, you carry me carefully, you've always checked on me, your still awed by me even though we haven't seen each other in so long, you compliment my work instead of making me feel inadequate.
I just really wanted to let you know how much it means to me. I don't want you to think I don't see it. Being here as a friend, I can't thank you enough."
He leaned closer to her, trying to relay the emotion in his words as he spoke.
"Kagome, I have always said that I would do whatever it takes to make you happy. Whatever it takes to make sure your healthy and living the life you deserve. My world changed when I met you. You continue to surprise me with your strength. Even now, your still standing,trying to process this change, instead of submitting. You are as strong as any she-wolf I have ever met. I'm proud to stand by you. As a friend, or as whatever you want from me." His eyes staring into hers.
For some reason, she couldn't look away. She was stunned at what he just admitted to her. She knew he was speaking truth. She could have him if she wanted. She could feel this warmth every day if she wanted. She could have him to herself if she wanted. And in this moment, she knew it was a real option.
The previous days she had pondered on the notion. But there was always a hesitation. Like she didn't take his words at face value. She was so used to hearing his claims of love to her that she had become immune to it. But this, he didn't say he loved her. But at the same time…. It's exactly what he was saying.
All of the little gestures he has done for her over time, were filling her head. As well as all the times she cared for his injuries, even against Inuyasha's wishes. Since he WAS a full demon and could heal on his own, she never understood her need to care for him. Did she care more for him than she let herself believe?
The two had not moved. Kouga content to just be near her. He could see the thoughts swirling behind her eyes. He would patiently wait as long as he needed for her to speak. His full attention on her, and only her.
Finally, Kagome's eyes came into focus on her dominant companion. Just a breath away. She saw him smile, a fang peeking out. She watched as he raised her hands to his lips, kissing them lightly before stepping away. Again she felt her reiki flare at the spot where his skin met hers. But she never saw any sparks.
As he stepped away he gently released her hands. At the last moment, she grabbed his wrist, stilling his movements.
Kouga looked at her in surprise. Her eyes focused on where she gripped him.
There were no sparks…. I mean I felt it. But it wasn't my miko powers… her voice ran through her head as she tried to make sense of what she saw. Or what she didn't see in fact.
Have I ever felt this before? Didn't Inuyasha make me feel this way? Am I just searching for someone to fill his place? She began to berate herself.
"Kagome?" his questioning voice pulled her back.
She looked up at him, her eyes following his muscled arm, that could kill, but were so gentle to her, up to his lean chest- her heartbeat picking up momentum as she trailed over his body, raising her eyes higher, to his firm cheek bones...what would it feel like to kiss him there?
Avoiding his eyes, she chose to close the space this time, pushing herself on her tiptoes, moving her hand to his shoulder to steady herself.
Kouga held his breath. Not daring to move.
Placing her other hand on his chest, she closed in on her target, feeling the smooth skin pass under her lips, feeling the same spark of energy attacking her lips from the short distance. She closed her eyes.
I really want to know what it would feel like… her only thought had him frozen as she moved.
She applied the slightest pressure, planting a kiss on his cheek. Her heart jumped into her throat upon contact. Kougas' hair rising along his body at the contact.
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He was in heaven! Her sweet lips pressing against his cheek, so pure, and simple. His youkai flaring in his chest.
Before he could react a loud yell broke through the forest. And he felt Kagome yanked from him, her nails scratching him as she was forcefully pulled away.
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She screamed as she flew back, Kouga failing to react fast enough due to the shock at the change in energy.
Their innocent moment was ripped away, Kagome being drug away by none other than Inuyasha.
"Wolves really are scavengers huh! Wasting zero time to take what isn't theirs!" the silver haired Hanyou yelled out.
Kouga was already sprinting forward for Kagome, his instincts taking over where his brain could not.
Noting the red in his eyes, Kouga knew he was dealing with an irrational half demon, and not the Inuyasha he had become familiar with over the past few years.
As he took a fighting stance, his brain caught up and processed what had been said. Jerking back a look of confusion filled his face.
"What the hell are you talking about mutt! She's not yours!" he yelled in response. The confusion mounting.
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Kagome was wincing from his firm grip on her wrist. She had fallen to the ground as she was forcefully drug away from Kouga. Shock stilled her tongue as her brain struggled to catch up to reality.
She heard his angry voice speak to Kouga. Unable to make out any words as her brain continued to falter. She gazed up at her silver haired friend- eyes beginning to water as a painful sear jolted through her chest.
For a moment, she was taken back. Back to a time where Inuyasha would become infuriated at the wolf for even touching her. Back to when she had no concern over his love for her.
Her eyes shifted behind the Hanyou as a red-haired she-wolf emerged. Sending an icy chill down her spine as she realized this was no longer the past.
Her brain cleared instantly, and she yanked against him as she heard Kouga's response.
"What the hell are you talking about mutt! She's not yours!"
"Kagome!" Ayames distressed cry rang over the two males. Locking eyes with her friend she felt herself gaining use of her legs again. Shaking her head towards the furious female, Kagome rose.
"I'm ok!" she responded.
Looking towards Kouga, she could see his fighting stance with his eyes watching Inuyasha's every move. He took a step forward glancing at Kagome, a look of concern filling his eyes.
"Kagome…" looking back to Inuyasha- "What do you want me to do? I could kick his ass- or I can give you some time to do it yourself." he forced a smile on the last comment. A halfhearted attempt to bring a smile to her lips.
SHIT! No way Kagome is ready to talk to mutt face. What is he even doing here. Why is he saying Kagome is his! Did she lie to me?! The clan leaders' thoughts were running wild at the situation.
One moment he was in heaven, the next, his fur was standing on end as he fought his instincts to tear into the Hanyou that DARED put a hand on the woman he loved.
"Keh- I dare you to try ya mangy wolf!" he responded.
"Let her go first." came the command from behind the group. Ayame making herself known.
"Kagome isn't some child who is going to run off." she continued. To Kagome's surprise, Inuyasha released her. She stepped away a few feet. Shaking her head, letting her body adjust to the emotions running through her. She could feel a ball of power pooling in her chest, surrounding her heart, which was beating faster with each passing moment.
Why is he here. Why now! Why did he have to come during THAT! This isn't how it's supposed to go! It was just going to be me and him. Not a whole crowd!
Guilt seeped through her thoughts as she realized he saw her kissing Kouga.
He must be so angry…
WAIT-
Her mind slammed to a halt- stilling the guilt in her stomach.
YOU'RE feeling guilty?! Her conscience screamed at her.
SERIOUSLY!? AFTER EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE? The LIES!
Kagome had to turn away from the pair, looking towards the water instead.
"Why are you here Inuyasha." she finally spoke. Still looking away from him. She knew looking at him would kill her strength. She couldn't keep it together and look at him….
He stilled, common sense rushing back to him upon hearing her voice directed at him. The red in his eyes receding.
FUCK- why did I react that way? He looked towards Kagome, unable to answer.
Why DID I run here?
She waited a moment for him to answer.
She never received one.
Instead he turned on Kouga. "What are YOU doing here flea bag?" he scoffed. Rage leaving his voice.
Kouga rolled his eyes as he realized the mutt was losing his nerve. Changing stances he prepared to answer until Ayame burst over in anger.
"He is doing what you never could! He is making Kagome happy!" her spit fire personality followed by silence as Kagome stiffened gazing wide eyed at the river in front of her.
"Kouga is an amazing leader and I will not sit by as you insult him!" she continued. "Not to mention you bother to show up and you FAILED to see to Kagome first?"
"Is insulting him MORE important than apologizing to Kagome!?"
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Shock filled Inuyasha's face, a flush spreading through his cheeks.
Geeze- I leave Sango behind and get another angry woman!
He looked at Kagome, realizing she still wasn't looking at him. He watched her dark hair sift in the passing wind, looking at her familiar form, dressed in miko clothing.
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Kouga moved to stand beside Kagome, and Inuyasha's heart lurched- his instinct flaring up again and he quickly moved between the two, growling deep in his chest.
What was wrong with himself? The thought ran quickly across his brain.
Kouga dropped back into his defensive stance releasing a growl of his own.
"I said back OFF." Inuyasha growled.
"HOW DARE YOU!" a different yell broke through the group.
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Sango came from above, jumping the last 10 feet from Kirara's back.
Kagome finally snapped and turned upon hearing her friends voice. She jumped a bit at the closeness of Inuyasha, then she ran to be next to her friend.
Seeing the two girls behind Kouga only infuriated his youkai more. Moving his hand to his Tessaiga he watched as Sango glared at him.
"Inuyasha, how dare you think you have a right to tell her who she can be around."
Kagome stared at him as Sango held her in a comforting hug. She shook her head. "You guys-" she began.
Gently pushing Sango she stepped further away, looking around at the commotion. She frowned.
This was supposed to be a peaceful day…. But now….
"I told you I would need time…" she spoke softly. But the words rang clear in their ears.
Inuyasha's inner thoughts drilled him.
Yet here HE is- taking what is yours. His eyes locked onto Kouga, his grip tightening on Tessaiga's hilt.
Wait- what the fuck am I thinking. Why am I so confused!
He clenched his eyes shut as he tensed his body.
I shouldn't be here..
A short silence passed between the group. Finally he spoke.
"Kagome- we need to talk."
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Kouga turned to Kagome, realizing she was clenching her fists, tears brimming her eyes as she stared down Inuyasha.
She's struggling to hold it together… he thought to himself. He had to do something to protect her.
"She can reach out when she is ready. Why did you come now?" Kouga stepped between them, breaking their line of sight. HIs leadership skills prompting him to diffuse the situation. For Kagome's sake.
"I'm sure if you give her some time, she will call for you." he continued. He looked back at her, sending as much comfort as he could in this one look before turning back to Inuyasha.
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Kagome's heart was relieved at the sudden change in scenery. She felt her breath leave her, not realizing she had been holding it since he spoke.
Her mind began to work as she realized Kouga was attempting to make her feel better. He was trying to help her without being obvious.
Get it together girl! This is crazy dramatic. There are too many people here! I can't talk to him like this! I can't even think straight. What is wrong with me!
Again she tried to shake the thoughts from her head. Frustrated at herself for being so dumb and weak as soon as he appeared.
No wonder he chose someone else over you, you can't even hold yourself together. You're pathetic.
She began to sabotage herself, her gaze dropping to the ground. She could feel sharp pains like glass scraping her lungs as more negative thoughts filled her head.
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As Kouga glanced over his shoulder again- his heart clenched. He saw Kagome- her aura smaller than before. Her eyes downcast, staring blankly at the ground. Her arms wrapped around herself. Looking again like a small bird.
Instinctively he turned to her and gathered her in his arms, ignoring the growl behind him- ignoring the she-wolf who moved to stand between Inuyasha and the pair in a protective stance.
"Kagome…" he whispered to her, to his surprise, she leaned into him. She could feel his warmth, it was melting the glass shards that were making it hard to breathe. His arms wrapped around her- began to quiet the negative thoughts yelling at her. The embrace feeling like a protective barrier.
She needed more. She wanted these negative thought to disappear forever. In earnest she wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him to her with all the strength she had. She buried her face in his neck, tears breaking.
"Kouga… I'm not ready- please, let's just go…" her soft muffled voice was barely audible. He laid his cheek on her head. Sending a comforting growl through his chest.
As the woman he adored pressed against him he announced to no one in particular- "We are leaving."
"The hell you are!" came a cry from Inuyasha.
"Kagome- you can't! Not until we talk!" he whined.
"You seem to think you continuously know what's best for Kagome…" came the dark drawl from Kouga.
"If you care about her wants at all- you will wait until she is ready as she said. Otherwise, I may have to teach you a lesson about how to treat a woman." his voice ending in a strong growl.
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"You wanna go wolf!" Inuyasha's heated response was fueled by an unknown source in his chest.
Kagome stood and listened to the two. A part of her wanted to see Inuyasha get his ass handed to him by Kouga. But another part of her soul was still clinging to him, and cared what happened to her friend. If she could call him that still.
Who knows what is going to happen now…. Her thoughts turning to the innocent moment with Kouga.
She sighed, knowing she would never want to see him hurt.
"Kouga- please…. Let's just go." the quiet but firm words reaching his ears.
She watched as his shoulders tensed, watching as he reigned in is fury. Surprised when he turned to her and she could only see softness in his eyes as he looked at her. A contrast to his body language seconds before.
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Inuyasha watched as the two began to walk away. Kagome's image blurring as he felt tears. For a moment, Kikyo flashed in her place and his rage flared up again. He could feel his demon clawing at his chest, thoughts of rage and fear filling his head.
MINE! NO! You can't have her!
Crazed thoughts causing him to launch forward, smashing his fist against the wolfs face. The force flinging Kouga away from Kagome.
"Kouga!" she cried out in shock as the auras around her flared to life.
Before she could run towards him, Kouga was on his feet, a smirk filling his face.
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"I was sorta hoping you would do this." he cracked his knuckles. His claws sharpening.
Kagome and Inuyasha could feel his youkai powers flaring around them. Battling Inuyasha's for dominance. Demanding his submit.
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"Now I get to kick your ass for hurting my woman." he spoke. Drawing a blush from Kagome.
Inuyasha gripped his Tessaiga.
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"Now- Now. Don't tell me you don't think you can take me without your sword." Kouga taunted.
"You and I both know it feels better to fight with our hands!" he roared as he launched towards Inuyasha- landing a returning blow to the Hanyou.
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A path of rubble trailed to where Inuyasha landed. Inviting a laugh from the young demon.
Inuyasha rose, placing his sword in the ground, he smiled at Kouga.
"Let's do this."
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A/N: Hello again. So what did you think? How do you guys feel about me adding a dot between focuses. I noticed that FF doesn't keep the spacing I want when I edit the document on here. So I tried putting a filler between the thoughts/scenes etc. Hopefully it helps with the back and forth that went on in this chapter. Speaking of back and forth, can Inuyasha get ANY WEIRDER!? Like wth is wrong with him right?! Heh heh, oh the story I plan to tell. Though I assume some of you will guess a part of it. Please leave a review, I love hearing from you. OH! and more lemon is to come in the next chapter or two. :p
As always, stay safe out there!
-KKB