InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Betrayal It Comes Full Circle ❯ three ( Chapter 3 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: kittyb78 
Leiko and Koga's long coming confrontation about the past, and Keade's death.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Updated On: 01.08.2010 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.0K | Visits: 135 | Status: Completed
Leiko and Koga's long coming confrontation about the past, and Keade's death.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 12.21.2009 | Updated On: 01.08.2010 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.0K | Visits: 135 | Status: Completed
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the other characters... I do however own Leiko, Komo, Draven, and all other Original Characters, as well as this plot line. There. I said it. (sighs)
CHAPTER 3:
Koga stared at the beauty before him, and tried to reconcile her with the girl he grew up training and sparring with, and shook his head saying in awe, "I can't believe you're Leiko.”
Blinking she looked at him and replied, "Am I supposed to know you?” tilting her head to the side as she securitized him, she said, “You do look kind of familiar to a skinny boy I grew up with."
Koga grinned that same mischievous grin from their childhood, and her eyes widened in surprise as she blurted out, "No! You... you can't be!” slightly backing away a bit shakily.
When his grin widened, she frowned asking, “Koga?"
He replied amused, "Indeed I am, darlin." She stepped back again and he smirked.
She asked in disbelief, "But... How can you be?” They both looked away and remembered back to when they had been kids.
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FLASHBACK ten years ago:
A male with a long high black ponytail and female with long black curly pig tails. Wolf demon children both about nine yrs old; were running around playing chase.
Suddenly he disappeared and she looked around wondering where he went to. Without warning he jumped out of the tree and landed behind her. She tackled him and they spun around and rolled to the ground wrestling for a while, each pinning the other.
After an hour or so, he had her arms pinned above her head, and her thighs pinned by his stronger legs. Both were panting for breath and he used his one free hand to tickle her stomach, until she screamed "Okay! Okay! I give already!"
He laughed, and stopped tickling her, grinning his mischievous grin, before he bent down and licked her face. Laughing he climbed off so that she could sit up.
"Eeewwww Koga! You licked me that’s... that’s... that’s just gross!" she screamed while glaring at him and wiping her face furiously.
The boy threw his head back laughing, and then tugged on one of her pigtails, and she started chasing him all over again.
After awhile she tackled him and rolled on top of him, pinning him. Giving him an innocent smile, she licked his face and jumped up, running into the river and swam away, all the while he was chasing her laughing.
END FLASHBACK!
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Present time:
She shook her head to clear the whimsical thoughts, and stared at him. "Did grandfather send you?" she asked curiously.
Koga stepped right in front of her, placing his arm around her waist, holding her to him and said, "Yes he did. After you ran away, your grandfather found your little note, and sent for me.”
With a lash in his tone, as he stared into her shocked eyes, he scolded, “It took me a full week to get there, and when I found out- I was pissed!”
Blue eyes narrowing, he demanded, “How could you run off like that and not tell me!? I was supposed to be your best friend." Slightly hurt that she would run off without even bothering to tell him.
She removed his arm from her waist and pushed him off, backing up a little more. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, as she put her hands on her hips and pointed a finger at him arguing, "You weren't there Koga! You had moved away, remember!?" an almost accusatorial note in her voice.
Koga growled and said, "You still should have come to me!" angry with her for her little stunt.
She shook her head and said sadly "No, I couldn't have. I couldn't face grandfather anymore, so what makes you think I would have faced seeing the same reaction from you?” Glaring at him she demanded, “Do you even know why I left?
Gritting his teeth, Koga replied evenly, "I know why you left," staring straight at her.
Her eyes widened and she said in a whisper quiet voice, "Grandfather told you then, didn't he?" looking away from him in shame.
Koga sighed and said, "Yes he did. He sent for me alone to find you because he knew I was the only one who could.”
She fell down to her knees hanging and shaking her head, and sobbed, "Koga, I know it was stupid and I'm sorry!”
Taking a deep breath for courage she said, “If... If you want I will tell you exactly what happened. I... at least owe you that much after, all you've done." feeling guilty that he had been dragged into her mess.
Sighing heavily and frowning at how deceptively fragile she looked; he walked over to her, looking down and replied evenly, "Yes, I want to know." She nodded her head and began.
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FLASHBACK five years ago:
Leiko was thirteen, as was Draven. She was sitting by the river, missing Koga. Draven walked up and sat beside her asking, "What's wrong Leiko?"
Sadness in her eyes and tone, She looked up startled. "Oh Hi Draven, I was just remembering." She said, before staring back out at the water.
Draven sighed and said, "You miss him still, don't you." already knowing who it was weighing on her mind.
Hearing the annoyance in the male’s voice, Leiko looked up and said, "Of course I miss him! He was and still is my best friend!" defending her absent friend.
Draven shook his head and said sadly, "I know.” Wanting to get her mind off the person he was begging to hate, he suggested, “Hey why don't we go for a swim? That always makes you cheer up."
Blinking she stared at him a little hesitant. He smiled at her as he pulled her to her feet, and then they ran into the water swimming around, chasing each other for a while. Filled with memories of her closest friend and her doing this, she swam to the shore and he followed her.
She stared off into space lost in her memories again and started to cry softly. Annoyed at how fond she was of the person who had left her, Draven tackled her. She was caught off guard and went down instantly.
He climbed on top of her and pinned her to the ground, and then looked into her face a moment. Wanting her attention on him instead of the other guy, Draven lowered his mouth to her ear, licking and nibbling it, which caught her off guard and she inhaled sharply.
She stared up at him astonished when he pulled back to smirk at her. His eyes locked withers and then he began placing kisses all over her face, murmuring how pretty she was. She sighed and closed her eyes as he trailed kisses down to her neck and shoulder.
Her breath hitched as a strange sensation began crawling through her body. He continued trailing kisses down to her now exposed breasts and caught a nipple in his mouth. At her gasp his eyes filled with triumph and lust. He started lightly tugging the nipple and circling his tongue around it, while tweaking the other with his thumb and fingers.
ENDFLASHBACK!
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Present time:
"And then one thing lead to another and next thing I knew-" She looked away shamefully.
Taking a deep breath, in a voice filled with remorse, she said brokenly, "The day before we were supposed to go tell grandfather what happened, I overheard him and two of his friends. They were asking if he had ‘Done it yet’ He laughed and said, "Yup and as soon as the bitch is with child, my position on the throne will be assured." Her eyes filled with anger and self loathing.
Breaking off to fight back her tears, she added bitterly, “Then the female friend piped up and said, ‘And once you're on the throne, we can just kill the bitch and then we can finally mate.’ Draven smiled and replied, ‘Of course my love’ and he pulled her close and kissed her.”
Leiko shook her head and said acidly, "That's when I confronted him, and told him he would never get the throne! He looked at me and got angry and said, ‘Once you conceive my child you will have no choice but to marry me then, and once I have the throne you’re useless anyways, so who's to stop me?’” Her fists clenched tightly as the enormity of his betrayal hit her full force.
Sobbing she continued, “I looked at him with tears in my eyes and asked, ‘so it was all a lie then- everything!?’ He sneered at me and said, ‘Why of course! I could never marry a lowly partial human bitch like you!’” anger coursing through her veins she growled, “I smacked him hard as I could and ran away. I was in my chambers crying that night when grandfather found me and I told him what I had done and what I had heard." before lowering her head in shame and trying to quell the emotional tidal waves inside her.
Koga and Leiko both sighed heavily, and then she hissed angrily, "I should have known better!" slamming one fist into her other palm with a loud smacking sound.
Koga looked into her eyes and said, "You were only following your heart Leiko." Knowing she would have never done such a thing, unless she had cared for the guy.
She looked at him and said, "That's why…" She sighed heavily and continued, "That's why I couldn't face you Koga, or grandfather anymore." slowly pushing to her feet.
She started to walk off, but Koga grabbed her elbow, turned her to face him and angrily snapped, "It's been five years Leiko- five years! Just where the hell have you been hiding yourself anyways?" he asked, refusing to let her leave again.
Clenching her jaw, she replied, "That is my business! Look, I know you've been looking for me, and I’m sorry for the trouble you've been through." breaking free of his hold.
She left and Koga followed her. Grabbing her elbow, he spun her around, pinning her against a tree, and growled "And just where do you think you’re going, Hm?" eyes angrily boring into her shocked ones.
Recovering from her shock and drawing on her anger, she shoved him off yelling, "Away!"
He grabbed her pulling her to him. They struggled and fell to the ground. He pinned her to the ground and said, "No way! I didn't spend the last five years hunting your ass down, just to let you run away again!"
Using the strength of her leg, she bucked him off, rolled away and said, "I was already on my way back to grandfather!" glaring at him.
She stood up and he looked angry, then dumbfounded and said, "You are- Wait... did you just say you're going back?" blinking perplexed.
She laughed and said, "Yes you idiot! That is exactly what I just said." hands going to her hips in a haughty manner again.
He stalked up to her and demanded, "And just when were you planning to tell me this, Hm?" eyes narrowing.
She purred sweetly, "All you had to do was ask Koga." then she winked at him and walked off again.
He looked dumbfounded, and then grinned, before catching up with her. "Come on Ginta and Hakaku are this way." He said, while shaking his head amused.
The two walked towards camp, halfway there Koga remembered he was hunting for dinner and said, "Oh Yeah! First we gotta finish hunting for dinner.”
Leiko nodded. They found and killed a wild boar and took it back to camp. As they entered the camp, Ginta and Hakaku were screaming, "Koga, You’re back!"
Koga nodded, throwing down the boar, and then told Ginta and Hakaku to see to the wolves while he and Leiko had a talk.
"My lady?" They both exclaimed, Koga nodded his head and explained that he and Leiko had run into each other while hunting.
Slightly embarrassed, Leiko said, "Hi boys, nice to see you again."
They replied, "Nice to see you again too." and ran off to do as they were bid.
Koga walked over to Leiko and said, "Here," handing her an envelope.
She took it with shaky hands, and asked, "What's this?" slightly confused and a little afraid.
He replied, "A letter from your grandfather. He instructed me to give it to you when I found you." She opened it and read it carefully.
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My beloved Leiko,
I am sorry for the way that I reacted. I will never forgive myself for hurting you like that- I was a fool. You did absolutely nothing wrong- only followed your heart. Please come home? I will be waiting for your return, no matter how long it takes.
Please forgive this foolish old man and come back baby? I have missed you terribly since the night you left. It just hasn't been the same without you and it never will be again.
If and when you decide to come home, I promise I will not force you into marrying that swine or anyone else! My only hope is for your happiness.
Please come home and make this old man happy once again. I can only pray you will return to me one day. You are always dearest to my heart, granddaughter.
With love forever,
Your grandfather Komo.
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She finished reading the note, and fell to her knees crying. Koga sighed heavily, and bent down, wrapping her in his arms as he said "Just cry Leiko, just let it all out."
She buried her head in his chest and cried until she had no more tears, while he ran his fingers through her hair trying to comfort her. Koga laid flat on his back and hugged her to him and they fell asleep like that.
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Back at Kaede's:
"Be happy, Leiko." said Kaedee into the wind, and then she feinted.
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Back with Koga:
Leiko woke up with a start, which jerked Koga awake as well. "NO!! Kaede!" she screamed, as she jumped up and ran back to the village.
Koga jumped up, muttering, "What the hell!?" and then chased after her.
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Later at the village:
"Where is Kaede!?" Leiko demanded, running towards the hut.
Inuyasha grabbed her by the elbow and stopped her by the doorway. "I'm sorry Leiko, but Kaede has fallen deathly ill." He said.
He sniffed the air and growled, "What the hell are you doing here you scrawny wolf!?" as his golden eyes narrowed at his rival.
Koga growled and snapped, "Stuff it mangy mutt! I came for Leiko." blue eyes narrowing back at the hanyou.
Sango looked at her and asked a little shocked, "Leiko, is that true?"
The demoness replied, "Yes Sango, Koga is a childhood friend of mine." She glared at Inuyasha and demanded, "Move! Let me pass to Kaede- now!" Inuyasha dropped her elbow and moved out of the way having never seen her that mad before.
Leiko walked in, seeing Kaede on the bed, and walked over to her pleading, "Oh Kaede no... Kaede don't leave me now... please?" eyes brimming with tears.
Kaede opened her eyes and Leiko hugged her saying, "Kaede..."
Kaede held her and wheezed, "Do not weep for me child. I have had a long life. But I fear the time is fast approaching, for this old gal to leave this world."
Leiko cried and said, "Oh Kaede... Whatever will I do without you?" giving her a watery smile of deep affection.
Kaede looked her in the face, smiling and said, "Promise me this child, Go back to your tribe and lead them like I know you can.” Adding, “always stay true to yourself- Promise me!"
Leiko cried and said, "I promise Kaede- I promise!" embracing the dying woman for the final time.
Leiko held Kaede, crying and Kaede whispered, "Be happy child." before she laid back, taking her last breath. Heartbroken, Leiko sat there crying for a long time.
After a while Kagome came in to try to comfort her and said, "She is in a better place now." as they held each other crying for the loss of the woman who had become very dear to them both.
After they finished crying, Leiko looked up at Kagome and said, "Know this Kagome, when you decide you are ready to continue your training, I will be happy to teach you all that I have learned."
Kagome brightened and said excitedly, "Really? Wow, thank you, Leiko!"
The demoness nodded her head and said, "Of course. You were just as much Kaede's student as I once was."
Slowly she walked over to Inuyasha and said, "Thanks for moving so that I could see her before she died... and... I'm sorry for snapping at you like that. I just-" breaking off as tears filled her eyes again.
Knowing how much the old woman had meant to her, Inuyasha said solemnly, "Sure." a little unsettled but how emotional the demoness had become.
Sango came up asking concerned, "Are you gonna be okay Leiko? You have known her longer than the rest of us, and I know you two were very close."
Leiko looked at her slayer friend, nodding and said, “I will be okay, I just can't believe that she’s gone..." Inuyasha and the others all agreed.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, Leiko walked over to Koga and said, "I will stay for her burial and ceremony- after that we can return." in a voice brokering no arguments.
Koga sensed his friend's heartache, and said "Alright," nodding his head. Leiko slowly walked off.
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Two Days later:
Kaede's burial went off without a hitch and afterwards everyone began to morn quietly.
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Three days after that:
After dinner everyone was sitting by the fire and Sango said, "So Leiko, you and Koga are childhood friends?" curiosity in her brown eyes.
Leiko replied, "Yes, we grew up together and went almost everywhere together. We even trained together- until his tribe moved." stopping there.
She looked at Koga and said, "Thank you, for understanding. We can leave tomorrow if you like."
Koga nodded his head and said, "Okay then tomorrow it is."
She walked over to Inuyasha and said, "Inuyasha, make sure that you and Kagome stay safe on your remaining journey."
Inuyasha muttered under his breath, and then looked at her and said, "I will!"
Leiko nodded and then walked over to Sango, saying, "Make sure to let me know when you are ready to start training again. I look forward to sparring with you." ending with a genuine smile.
Sango smiled and said, "I am looking forward to our rematch." and they exchanged friendly hug.
The demoness walked over to Kagome and hugged her whispering, "Be happy." Kagome nodded and smiled.
Leiko walked over to Miroku and said, "Make sure to behave yourself Miroku." with amusement shining in her eyes.
Miroku smiled and said, "I always do sweet one." smiling fondly at the unseal demoness.
Leiko walked to where Shippo was, and hugged him up instructing, "Be sure to help Kagome and the others and stay strong, okay Ship-Ship?"
Shippo nodded and said, "Okay. I... I'm gonna miss you," then he started crying.
She held him and soothed, "And I shall miss you too, sweet child." she affectionately kissed the top of his head. Kagome walked over and took the crying tike into her arms.
Leiko smiled at her and nodded before walking away.
Inuyasha stepped up, looking at her and informed her, "Hey Leiko, You had better take care of yourself." eyes softening as he looked at her fondly.
Leiko smiled and said, "I always have." Unexpected Inuyasha gave her a bear hug. Koga saw this and growled a low warning. Leiko smiled at the hanyou’s rare display and returned the hug.
She walked over to Koga, who was glaring at the hanyou, and said, "I am ready to go." staring him in the eyes.
Koga nodded his head, and scooped her into his arms, and then carried her bridal style over to where Ginta and Hakaku had waited with the wolves. Lowering the demoness to her feet, Koga announced they would leave at first light.
Everyone settled in for the night. Leiko had curled into a ball alone, and started silently crying, after she thought everyone was asleep.
Koga smelled her tears, and went over to lie on his side. He placed his arms around his friend and quietly held her. needing the comfort, she curled into his chest and cried until she cried herself to sleep.
Koga curled himself around her protectively, with one arm draped over her waist, and pulled her into him, so that their bodies were snuggled together and finally drifted to sleep.
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Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter three please remember to read and review thanks.
CHAPTER 3:
Koga stared at the beauty before him, and tried to reconcile her with the girl he grew up training and sparring with, and shook his head saying in awe, "I can't believe you're Leiko.”
Blinking she looked at him and replied, "Am I supposed to know you?” tilting her head to the side as she securitized him, she said, “You do look kind of familiar to a skinny boy I grew up with."
Koga grinned that same mischievous grin from their childhood, and her eyes widened in surprise as she blurted out, "No! You... you can't be!” slightly backing away a bit shakily.
When his grin widened, she frowned asking, “Koga?"
He replied amused, "Indeed I am, darlin." She stepped back again and he smirked.
She asked in disbelief, "But... How can you be?” They both looked away and remembered back to when they had been kids.
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FLASHBACK ten years ago:
A male with a long high black ponytail and female with long black curly pig tails. Wolf demon children both about nine yrs old; were running around playing chase.
Suddenly he disappeared and she looked around wondering where he went to. Without warning he jumped out of the tree and landed behind her. She tackled him and they spun around and rolled to the ground wrestling for a while, each pinning the other.
After an hour or so, he had her arms pinned above her head, and her thighs pinned by his stronger legs. Both were panting for breath and he used his one free hand to tickle her stomach, until she screamed "Okay! Okay! I give already!"
He laughed, and stopped tickling her, grinning his mischievous grin, before he bent down and licked her face. Laughing he climbed off so that she could sit up.
"Eeewwww Koga! You licked me that’s... that’s... that’s just gross!" she screamed while glaring at him and wiping her face furiously.
The boy threw his head back laughing, and then tugged on one of her pigtails, and she started chasing him all over again.
After awhile she tackled him and rolled on top of him, pinning him. Giving him an innocent smile, she licked his face and jumped up, running into the river and swam away, all the while he was chasing her laughing.
END FLASHBACK!
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Present time:
She shook her head to clear the whimsical thoughts, and stared at him. "Did grandfather send you?" she asked curiously.
Koga stepped right in front of her, placing his arm around her waist, holding her to him and said, "Yes he did. After you ran away, your grandfather found your little note, and sent for me.”
With a lash in his tone, as he stared into her shocked eyes, he scolded, “It took me a full week to get there, and when I found out- I was pissed!”
Blue eyes narrowing, he demanded, “How could you run off like that and not tell me!? I was supposed to be your best friend." Slightly hurt that she would run off without even bothering to tell him.
She removed his arm from her waist and pushed him off, backing up a little more. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, as she put her hands on her hips and pointed a finger at him arguing, "You weren't there Koga! You had moved away, remember!?" an almost accusatorial note in her voice.
Koga growled and said, "You still should have come to me!" angry with her for her little stunt.
She shook her head and said sadly "No, I couldn't have. I couldn't face grandfather anymore, so what makes you think I would have faced seeing the same reaction from you?” Glaring at him she demanded, “Do you even know why I left?
Gritting his teeth, Koga replied evenly, "I know why you left," staring straight at her.
Her eyes widened and she said in a whisper quiet voice, "Grandfather told you then, didn't he?" looking away from him in shame.
Koga sighed and said, "Yes he did. He sent for me alone to find you because he knew I was the only one who could.”
She fell down to her knees hanging and shaking her head, and sobbed, "Koga, I know it was stupid and I'm sorry!”
Taking a deep breath for courage she said, “If... If you want I will tell you exactly what happened. I... at least owe you that much after, all you've done." feeling guilty that he had been dragged into her mess.
Sighing heavily and frowning at how deceptively fragile she looked; he walked over to her, looking down and replied evenly, "Yes, I want to know." She nodded her head and began.
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FLASHBACK five years ago:
Leiko was thirteen, as was Draven. She was sitting by the river, missing Koga. Draven walked up and sat beside her asking, "What's wrong Leiko?"
Sadness in her eyes and tone, She looked up startled. "Oh Hi Draven, I was just remembering." She said, before staring back out at the water.
Draven sighed and said, "You miss him still, don't you." already knowing who it was weighing on her mind.
Hearing the annoyance in the male’s voice, Leiko looked up and said, "Of course I miss him! He was and still is my best friend!" defending her absent friend.
Draven shook his head and said sadly, "I know.” Wanting to get her mind off the person he was begging to hate, he suggested, “Hey why don't we go for a swim? That always makes you cheer up."
Blinking she stared at him a little hesitant. He smiled at her as he pulled her to her feet, and then they ran into the water swimming around, chasing each other for a while. Filled with memories of her closest friend and her doing this, she swam to the shore and he followed her.
She stared off into space lost in her memories again and started to cry softly. Annoyed at how fond she was of the person who had left her, Draven tackled her. She was caught off guard and went down instantly.
He climbed on top of her and pinned her to the ground, and then looked into her face a moment. Wanting her attention on him instead of the other guy, Draven lowered his mouth to her ear, licking and nibbling it, which caught her off guard and she inhaled sharply.
She stared up at him astonished when he pulled back to smirk at her. His eyes locked withers and then he began placing kisses all over her face, murmuring how pretty she was. She sighed and closed her eyes as he trailed kisses down to her neck and shoulder.
Her breath hitched as a strange sensation began crawling through her body. He continued trailing kisses down to her now exposed breasts and caught a nipple in his mouth. At her gasp his eyes filled with triumph and lust. He started lightly tugging the nipple and circling his tongue around it, while tweaking the other with his thumb and fingers.
ENDFLASHBACK!
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Present time:
"And then one thing lead to another and next thing I knew-" She looked away shamefully.
Taking a deep breath, in a voice filled with remorse, she said brokenly, "The day before we were supposed to go tell grandfather what happened, I overheard him and two of his friends. They were asking if he had ‘Done it yet’ He laughed and said, "Yup and as soon as the bitch is with child, my position on the throne will be assured." Her eyes filled with anger and self loathing.
Breaking off to fight back her tears, she added bitterly, “Then the female friend piped up and said, ‘And once you're on the throne, we can just kill the bitch and then we can finally mate.’ Draven smiled and replied, ‘Of course my love’ and he pulled her close and kissed her.”
Leiko shook her head and said acidly, "That's when I confronted him, and told him he would never get the throne! He looked at me and got angry and said, ‘Once you conceive my child you will have no choice but to marry me then, and once I have the throne you’re useless anyways, so who's to stop me?’” Her fists clenched tightly as the enormity of his betrayal hit her full force.
Sobbing she continued, “I looked at him with tears in my eyes and asked, ‘so it was all a lie then- everything!?’ He sneered at me and said, ‘Why of course! I could never marry a lowly partial human bitch like you!’” anger coursing through her veins she growled, “I smacked him hard as I could and ran away. I was in my chambers crying that night when grandfather found me and I told him what I had done and what I had heard." before lowering her head in shame and trying to quell the emotional tidal waves inside her.
Koga and Leiko both sighed heavily, and then she hissed angrily, "I should have known better!" slamming one fist into her other palm with a loud smacking sound.
Koga looked into her eyes and said, "You were only following your heart Leiko." Knowing she would have never done such a thing, unless she had cared for the guy.
She looked at him and said, "That's why…" She sighed heavily and continued, "That's why I couldn't face you Koga, or grandfather anymore." slowly pushing to her feet.
She started to walk off, but Koga grabbed her elbow, turned her to face him and angrily snapped, "It's been five years Leiko- five years! Just where the hell have you been hiding yourself anyways?" he asked, refusing to let her leave again.
Clenching her jaw, she replied, "That is my business! Look, I know you've been looking for me, and I’m sorry for the trouble you've been through." breaking free of his hold.
She left and Koga followed her. Grabbing her elbow, he spun her around, pinning her against a tree, and growled "And just where do you think you’re going, Hm?" eyes angrily boring into her shocked ones.
Recovering from her shock and drawing on her anger, she shoved him off yelling, "Away!"
He grabbed her pulling her to him. They struggled and fell to the ground. He pinned her to the ground and said, "No way! I didn't spend the last five years hunting your ass down, just to let you run away again!"
Using the strength of her leg, she bucked him off, rolled away and said, "I was already on my way back to grandfather!" glaring at him.
She stood up and he looked angry, then dumbfounded and said, "You are- Wait... did you just say you're going back?" blinking perplexed.
She laughed and said, "Yes you idiot! That is exactly what I just said." hands going to her hips in a haughty manner again.
He stalked up to her and demanded, "And just when were you planning to tell me this, Hm?" eyes narrowing.
She purred sweetly, "All you had to do was ask Koga." then she winked at him and walked off again.
He looked dumbfounded, and then grinned, before catching up with her. "Come on Ginta and Hakaku are this way." He said, while shaking his head amused.
The two walked towards camp, halfway there Koga remembered he was hunting for dinner and said, "Oh Yeah! First we gotta finish hunting for dinner.”
Leiko nodded. They found and killed a wild boar and took it back to camp. As they entered the camp, Ginta and Hakaku were screaming, "Koga, You’re back!"
Koga nodded, throwing down the boar, and then told Ginta and Hakaku to see to the wolves while he and Leiko had a talk.
"My lady?" They both exclaimed, Koga nodded his head and explained that he and Leiko had run into each other while hunting.
Slightly embarrassed, Leiko said, "Hi boys, nice to see you again."
They replied, "Nice to see you again too." and ran off to do as they were bid.
Koga walked over to Leiko and said, "Here," handing her an envelope.
She took it with shaky hands, and asked, "What's this?" slightly confused and a little afraid.
He replied, "A letter from your grandfather. He instructed me to give it to you when I found you." She opened it and read it carefully.
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My beloved Leiko,
I am sorry for the way that I reacted. I will never forgive myself for hurting you like that- I was a fool. You did absolutely nothing wrong- only followed your heart. Please come home? I will be waiting for your return, no matter how long it takes.
Please forgive this foolish old man and come back baby? I have missed you terribly since the night you left. It just hasn't been the same without you and it never will be again.
If and when you decide to come home, I promise I will not force you into marrying that swine or anyone else! My only hope is for your happiness.
Please come home and make this old man happy once again. I can only pray you will return to me one day. You are always dearest to my heart, granddaughter.
With love forever,
Your grandfather Komo.
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She finished reading the note, and fell to her knees crying. Koga sighed heavily, and bent down, wrapping her in his arms as he said "Just cry Leiko, just let it all out."
She buried her head in his chest and cried until she had no more tears, while he ran his fingers through her hair trying to comfort her. Koga laid flat on his back and hugged her to him and they fell asleep like that.
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Back at Kaede's:
"Be happy, Leiko." said Kaedee into the wind, and then she feinted.
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Back with Koga:
Leiko woke up with a start, which jerked Koga awake as well. "NO!! Kaede!" she screamed, as she jumped up and ran back to the village.
Koga jumped up, muttering, "What the hell!?" and then chased after her.
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Later at the village:
"Where is Kaede!?" Leiko demanded, running towards the hut.
Inuyasha grabbed her by the elbow and stopped her by the doorway. "I'm sorry Leiko, but Kaede has fallen deathly ill." He said.
He sniffed the air and growled, "What the hell are you doing here you scrawny wolf!?" as his golden eyes narrowed at his rival.
Koga growled and snapped, "Stuff it mangy mutt! I came for Leiko." blue eyes narrowing back at the hanyou.
Sango looked at her and asked a little shocked, "Leiko, is that true?"
The demoness replied, "Yes Sango, Koga is a childhood friend of mine." She glared at Inuyasha and demanded, "Move! Let me pass to Kaede- now!" Inuyasha dropped her elbow and moved out of the way having never seen her that mad before.
Leiko walked in, seeing Kaede on the bed, and walked over to her pleading, "Oh Kaede no... Kaede don't leave me now... please?" eyes brimming with tears.
Kaede opened her eyes and Leiko hugged her saying, "Kaede..."
Kaede held her and wheezed, "Do not weep for me child. I have had a long life. But I fear the time is fast approaching, for this old gal to leave this world."
Leiko cried and said, "Oh Kaede... Whatever will I do without you?" giving her a watery smile of deep affection.
Kaede looked her in the face, smiling and said, "Promise me this child, Go back to your tribe and lead them like I know you can.” Adding, “always stay true to yourself- Promise me!"
Leiko cried and said, "I promise Kaede- I promise!" embracing the dying woman for the final time.
Leiko held Kaede, crying and Kaede whispered, "Be happy child." before she laid back, taking her last breath. Heartbroken, Leiko sat there crying for a long time.
After a while Kagome came in to try to comfort her and said, "She is in a better place now." as they held each other crying for the loss of the woman who had become very dear to them both.
After they finished crying, Leiko looked up at Kagome and said, "Know this Kagome, when you decide you are ready to continue your training, I will be happy to teach you all that I have learned."
Kagome brightened and said excitedly, "Really? Wow, thank you, Leiko!"
The demoness nodded her head and said, "Of course. You were just as much Kaede's student as I once was."
Slowly she walked over to Inuyasha and said, "Thanks for moving so that I could see her before she died... and... I'm sorry for snapping at you like that. I just-" breaking off as tears filled her eyes again.
Knowing how much the old woman had meant to her, Inuyasha said solemnly, "Sure." a little unsettled but how emotional the demoness had become.
Sango came up asking concerned, "Are you gonna be okay Leiko? You have known her longer than the rest of us, and I know you two were very close."
Leiko looked at her slayer friend, nodding and said, “I will be okay, I just can't believe that she’s gone..." Inuyasha and the others all agreed.
Wiping the tears from her eyes, Leiko walked over to Koga and said, "I will stay for her burial and ceremony- after that we can return." in a voice brokering no arguments.
Koga sensed his friend's heartache, and said "Alright," nodding his head. Leiko slowly walked off.
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Two Days later:
Kaede's burial went off without a hitch and afterwards everyone began to morn quietly.
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Three days after that:
After dinner everyone was sitting by the fire and Sango said, "So Leiko, you and Koga are childhood friends?" curiosity in her brown eyes.
Leiko replied, "Yes, we grew up together and went almost everywhere together. We even trained together- until his tribe moved." stopping there.
She looked at Koga and said, "Thank you, for understanding. We can leave tomorrow if you like."
Koga nodded his head and said, "Okay then tomorrow it is."
She walked over to Inuyasha and said, "Inuyasha, make sure that you and Kagome stay safe on your remaining journey."
Inuyasha muttered under his breath, and then looked at her and said, "I will!"
Leiko nodded and then walked over to Sango, saying, "Make sure to let me know when you are ready to start training again. I look forward to sparring with you." ending with a genuine smile.
Sango smiled and said, "I am looking forward to our rematch." and they exchanged friendly hug.
The demoness walked over to Kagome and hugged her whispering, "Be happy." Kagome nodded and smiled.
Leiko walked over to Miroku and said, "Make sure to behave yourself Miroku." with amusement shining in her eyes.
Miroku smiled and said, "I always do sweet one." smiling fondly at the unseal demoness.
Leiko walked to where Shippo was, and hugged him up instructing, "Be sure to help Kagome and the others and stay strong, okay Ship-Ship?"
Shippo nodded and said, "Okay. I... I'm gonna miss you," then he started crying.
She held him and soothed, "And I shall miss you too, sweet child." she affectionately kissed the top of his head. Kagome walked over and took the crying tike into her arms.
Leiko smiled at her and nodded before walking away.
Inuyasha stepped up, looking at her and informed her, "Hey Leiko, You had better take care of yourself." eyes softening as he looked at her fondly.
Leiko smiled and said, "I always have." Unexpected Inuyasha gave her a bear hug. Koga saw this and growled a low warning. Leiko smiled at the hanyou’s rare display and returned the hug.
She walked over to Koga, who was glaring at the hanyou, and said, "I am ready to go." staring him in the eyes.
Koga nodded his head, and scooped her into his arms, and then carried her bridal style over to where Ginta and Hakaku had waited with the wolves. Lowering the demoness to her feet, Koga announced they would leave at first light.
Everyone settled in for the night. Leiko had curled into a ball alone, and started silently crying, after she thought everyone was asleep.
Koga smelled her tears, and went over to lie on his side. He placed his arms around his friend and quietly held her. needing the comfort, she curled into his chest and cried until she cried herself to sleep.
Koga curled himself around her protectively, with one arm draped over her waist, and pulled her into him, so that their bodies were snuggled together and finally drifted to sleep.
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Author's Note: Okay guys and gals there is chapter three please remember to read and review thanks.