InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Betrayal It Comes Full Circle ❯ eleven ( Chapter 11 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: kittyb78 
Leiko and Koga return from their sabbatical and Leiko has a moment alone, where she drops her guard, remembering her shameful past.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 01.08.2010 | Updated On: 01.08.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 133 | Status: Completed
Leiko and Koga return from their sabbatical and Leiko has a moment alone, where she drops her guard, remembering her shameful past.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 01.08.2010 | Updated On: 01.08.2010 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.4K | Visits: 133 | 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)
A/N: It’s been a long time, huh? Anyways I've revised this one from beginning to here. And now here is a new chapter for your enjoyment - enjoy XD
The next morning:
After eating breakfast with Sesshomaru and Rin, who insisted on supplying them for the return trip, Koga and Leiko left to return to the northern mountains.
After reaching the mountains:
"Grandfather," Leiko cried out excitedly, upon spotting the King.
The Elder turned around, and grinned, hugging his granddaughter. He said, "Hello little love, I’m glad to see you two have returned. How did you enjoy your vacation?"
Tired out from the exhausting trip, Leiko smiled and replied, "It was wonderful grandfather. Now if you will excuse me, I think I’m going to go rest for a while."
The king smiled, and nodded saying, "Of course little love. Your chamber remains prepared for you and your mate at all times."
Koga walked over and greeted him saying, "Elder." and bowing respectfully.
The King laughed, insisting, "Koga, you're like my grandson now. Please just call me grandfather." grinning at the young warrior. Koga smiled and nodded.
King Komo decided to break the news immediately and said, "Koga, I think you should know that Draven has returned."
A low growl emitted from his chest and Koga commanded, "With all due respect Grandfather, I want guards posted by Leiko at all times, when you or I can't be there!"
Komo nodded, voicing his agreement. "A wise decision indeed, my boy." Neither male trusted the cur anywhere near their precious Leiko. In fact, both alphas suspected him to try another attack on the female, eventually.
Thinking of the only two men he would trust around his mate, Koga stated, "I know just who I want to be her guards too.” Remembering he was in the presence of the King, he added respectfully, “That is of course, if you agree?"
Touched by the youth’s level of respect for his position as her former guardian Komo smiled, reminding, “I am no longer her main caretaker Koga. As her mate, that honor is now yours. But, you will always have me to back you up.”
Koga smiled and said, “Good.”
Komo nodded and queried, "So, who do you have in mind?”
Koga answered honestly, "Aside from you and myself, I only know of two men I would trust her safety too, men I know would never fail in their duties. I can think of none better then my right and left hand men- Hakkaku and Ginta.”
Knowing how loyal the two mentioned, were to their leader, Komo smiled and agreed, “Fine lads and very faithful. I agree. Call them in.”
Koga yelled, "Ginta! Hakaku! Front and center!" a few minutes later they appeared in the door way.
Koga informed them, “I have a special assignment for you two.”
Komo added, “We have learned of Draven’s return and worry for the safety of the princess.”
Koga instructed seriously, "I want one of you to guard my mate, whenever I am not able to do so. Understood!?"
They both agreed and said proudly, "Of course Koga, and thank you for the honor." Pleased to have been chosen.
Koga nodded, adding, "it matters not which one, you may take turns if you choose. So long as she is constantly protected, when I am unavailable! The other will be with me, as usual."
The two wolves nodded and Ginta asked, “Won’t she balk at the idea?”
Koga assured, “I will speak with her privately. You have my word she will cooperate.”
Knowing that their leader was a man of his word, they nodded. Koga nodded and sent them off, then decided to speak with Leiko.
Three days later, early morning:
"Ginta, today you are coming with me, Hakkaku keep Leiko safe! Don't let her out of your sight for even a second. If she leaves this cave, you better stay glued to her side. Got it?" instructed Koga.
Hakkaku assured, "Sure thing Koga. I’ll keep her safe." smiling at his leader.
Koga nodded and he and Ginta took off to see to the business concerning Koga’s succession to the Northern kingdom’s throne.
An hour later:
Leiko had decided to go for a walk by the river and Hakkaku accompanied her.
"Hey Hakkaku, how long have you served as Koga's left hand man?" asked Leiko politely, as they walked by the river.
Hakkaku beamed proudly, answering, "Since he became leader of the Eastern tribe."
Leiko nodded and questioned, "Do you have a mate yet?" wanting to know more about the men her mate trusted so completely.
Hakkaku blushed and said "Uh, not yet." and looked down embarrassed.
Leiko smiled and asked, "Well, is there a particular woman you have in mind yet?"
Hakkaku turned beat red and said, "Um yeah, sort of." Not used to discussing her personal life with anyone but Ginta and Koga.
Leiko requested, "Will you tell me about her?" stopping to look at the wolf demon beside her.
Hakkaku smiled and said, "Okay. She is really strong, and smart, and pretty too." eyes shining with affection as he described his crush.
Wanting to help him in any way she could, Leiko smiled and asked, "Do you know her favorite flowers?"
Hakkaku smiled and admitted, "Yeah, sun flowers are her favorite."
Figuring out that he was shy, Leiko nodded and suggested "The next time you see her, why don't you try taking two or three sun flowers and giving them to her, before saying ‘hi’ ,” adding, “it's a nice way to break the ice, without anybody being too badly embarrassed."
Hakkaku thought it over and said, "Thank you Lady Leiko. That is a great idea. I will try it."
She smiled and said, "Please, just call me Leiko, or Lei. After all we are a family now."
Hakkaku smiled and said while blushing, "Okay Leiko." They sat down by the river, silently for a while, each lost in their own thoughts.
After a while Leiko confided happily, "This is where Koga and I used to play tag a lot, when we were kids." and smiled.
Hakkaku said, "It’s a nice place.” Adding seriously, “He talks about you all the time. Even when he and his parents first moved to the eastern lands, when he wasn't training, he was talking about you. How much he missed you, wondering whether or not he could best you yet."
Leiko laughed and said, "We were always trying to outdo one another in training."
Hakkaku frowned and asked, "Why... uh... how come you were allowed to train with Koga?” Pointing out, “Females usually train differently, don't they?"
Leiko smiled and confessed a little sheepishly, "Well yeah, but with me being the only royal heir, and my insisting on being treated as an equal; Grandfather agreed and let me be trained with Koga and the other boys."
She blushed a bit remembering how she had used her position as royal heir, to turn the tide in her favor. Going to her grandfather hadn’t exactly been a mature tactic, but in the end, she had gotten what she wanted, and proven herself to the entire tribe.
Hakkaku said, "Oh, I see.” Turning to face her, he asked curiously, “So did you like it?"
Leiko grinned replying, "It is one of my favorites past times! Plus even as kids only Koga was able to keep up with, and now and then even best me."
Leiko started laughing and said, "Needless to say the other boys were not very happy with me." Remembering how cold the reception had been, because of the way she’d had her grandfather insist on her training with them.
Hakkaku smiled and said, "I can see why."
Leiko smiled and said, "No offense or anything, but most males have it in their heads, that girls shouldn't fight unless absolutely needed and then only long enough till the guys get there.”
Adding seriously, “But I beg to differ! If the women can't fight, then who will protect the pups when the men are gone and we come under attack?" Falling silent at the reminder of how her parent’s had died.
Hakaku thought it over and said seemingly enlightened, "You know, I never thought of it like that before."
Leiko smiled and said softly, "Guys usually don't." Then she laughed and said, "Well no worries there! Koga and I have been talking and are both in agreement, that at least certain females should be trained as well as the males, just in case."
Hakkaku nodded and said, "Actually I think it's smart too."
Leiko smiled and said, "I’m so glad that Koga understands where I’m coming from.”
Adding on a serious note, “I know it goes against most of our traditions, but after these last three generations of our tribes being depleted, it really is the only smart solution that I can think of."
She added sadly "Plus, maybe if the females had been trained as well as the males, the attack that killed my parents and grandmother wouldn't have been such a massacre."
Hakkaku frowned and said softly, "Maybe you're right."
Sighing she stood up. Hakkaku rose as well and they walked back into the caves.
A little depressed by the memories crowding in, Leiko decided to take a short nap, while waiting for Koga and Ginta to return. Hakkaku sat outside on the floor guarding the entrance to her chamber.
She walked over and lay down on the bed softly sobbing into the thick bed furs as she cried for the many losses of that bloody massacre, and mainly for the loss of her family.
She had come to realize that leaving the way she had, only made things worse for the clan and most of all for her grandfather. Even though she had left to help her clan, she had in reality only made things worse.
She realized now, that what she had done had been a selfish stunt, and only burdened her people even more. Instead of staying and acting like the adult she had wanted to be seen as, she had left like the child she had been, leaving the full weight of the clan, and the after math of those horrible events, to rest solely on her grandfather.
To make matters even worse, she had added to his already high stress, and she felt really guilty for all of it. Komo and she had spent an entire night, just talking about everything and luckily, her grandfather had understood her reasons for leaving, and was just grateful for her safe return.
She had apologized and they had settled things between them. They went over everything that had happened since then and had reached a peaceful resolution between them.
It was all in the past now, but she still felt the guilt eating away at her from time to time. She wouldn’t have changed it though, because had she not left, she’d have never known Kaede, and possibly never met Rin or Sesshomaru. She merely wished she hadn’t caused her grandfather or the clan so much misery.
Knowing that her mate would soon ascend to the throne and take her grandfather’s place as the king of their lands, she vowed to be the best mate and help him in any way that she could.
She was grateful her clan was giving her a second chance, to prove herself a worthy Queen for their people. The only problem now lay with Draven. Until that issue was resolved once and for all, she still didn’t think she had any business leading her clan.
Somehow over the years, he had proven himself to the people of their tribe as a warrior, though none approved of the stunt he had pulled with their princess. Some even blamed him for her leaving, but kept quiet about it.
Sighing she sat up and wiped her eyes, muttering, “Crying about it won’t change anything.” and sighed heavily as she walked over to the opening that served as her window.
She stood there allowing her hair to flow in the light breeze, as the wind dried her wet cheeks and closed her eyes thinking, “I’m home.” with mixed emotions.
A/N: Okay there is chapter eleven everyone- enjoy.
A/N: It’s been a long time, huh? Anyways I've revised this one from beginning to here. And now here is a new chapter for your enjoyment - enjoy XD
The next morning:
After eating breakfast with Sesshomaru and Rin, who insisted on supplying them for the return trip, Koga and Leiko left to return to the northern mountains.
After reaching the mountains:
"Grandfather," Leiko cried out excitedly, upon spotting the King.
The Elder turned around, and grinned, hugging his granddaughter. He said, "Hello little love, I’m glad to see you two have returned. How did you enjoy your vacation?"
Tired out from the exhausting trip, Leiko smiled and replied, "It was wonderful grandfather. Now if you will excuse me, I think I’m going to go rest for a while."
The king smiled, and nodded saying, "Of course little love. Your chamber remains prepared for you and your mate at all times."
Koga walked over and greeted him saying, "Elder." and bowing respectfully.
The King laughed, insisting, "Koga, you're like my grandson now. Please just call me grandfather." grinning at the young warrior. Koga smiled and nodded.
King Komo decided to break the news immediately and said, "Koga, I think you should know that Draven has returned."
A low growl emitted from his chest and Koga commanded, "With all due respect Grandfather, I want guards posted by Leiko at all times, when you or I can't be there!"
Komo nodded, voicing his agreement. "A wise decision indeed, my boy." Neither male trusted the cur anywhere near their precious Leiko. In fact, both alphas suspected him to try another attack on the female, eventually.
Thinking of the only two men he would trust around his mate, Koga stated, "I know just who I want to be her guards too.” Remembering he was in the presence of the King, he added respectfully, “That is of course, if you agree?"
Touched by the youth’s level of respect for his position as her former guardian Komo smiled, reminding, “I am no longer her main caretaker Koga. As her mate, that honor is now yours. But, you will always have me to back you up.”
Koga smiled and said, “Good.”
Komo nodded and queried, "So, who do you have in mind?”
Koga answered honestly, "Aside from you and myself, I only know of two men I would trust her safety too, men I know would never fail in their duties. I can think of none better then my right and left hand men- Hakkaku and Ginta.”
Knowing how loyal the two mentioned, were to their leader, Komo smiled and agreed, “Fine lads and very faithful. I agree. Call them in.”
Koga yelled, "Ginta! Hakaku! Front and center!" a few minutes later they appeared in the door way.
Koga informed them, “I have a special assignment for you two.”
Komo added, “We have learned of Draven’s return and worry for the safety of the princess.”
Koga instructed seriously, "I want one of you to guard my mate, whenever I am not able to do so. Understood!?"
They both agreed and said proudly, "Of course Koga, and thank you for the honor." Pleased to have been chosen.
Koga nodded, adding, "it matters not which one, you may take turns if you choose. So long as she is constantly protected, when I am unavailable! The other will be with me, as usual."
The two wolves nodded and Ginta asked, “Won’t she balk at the idea?”
Koga assured, “I will speak with her privately. You have my word she will cooperate.”
Knowing that their leader was a man of his word, they nodded. Koga nodded and sent them off, then decided to speak with Leiko.
Three days later, early morning:
"Ginta, today you are coming with me, Hakkaku keep Leiko safe! Don't let her out of your sight for even a second. If she leaves this cave, you better stay glued to her side. Got it?" instructed Koga.
Hakkaku assured, "Sure thing Koga. I’ll keep her safe." smiling at his leader.
Koga nodded and he and Ginta took off to see to the business concerning Koga’s succession to the Northern kingdom’s throne.
An hour later:
Leiko had decided to go for a walk by the river and Hakkaku accompanied her.
"Hey Hakkaku, how long have you served as Koga's left hand man?" asked Leiko politely, as they walked by the river.
Hakkaku beamed proudly, answering, "Since he became leader of the Eastern tribe."
Leiko nodded and questioned, "Do you have a mate yet?" wanting to know more about the men her mate trusted so completely.
Hakkaku blushed and said "Uh, not yet." and looked down embarrassed.
Leiko smiled and asked, "Well, is there a particular woman you have in mind yet?"
Hakkaku turned beat red and said, "Um yeah, sort of." Not used to discussing her personal life with anyone but Ginta and Koga.
Leiko requested, "Will you tell me about her?" stopping to look at the wolf demon beside her.
Hakkaku smiled and said, "Okay. She is really strong, and smart, and pretty too." eyes shining with affection as he described his crush.
Wanting to help him in any way she could, Leiko smiled and asked, "Do you know her favorite flowers?"
Hakkaku smiled and admitted, "Yeah, sun flowers are her favorite."
Figuring out that he was shy, Leiko nodded and suggested "The next time you see her, why don't you try taking two or three sun flowers and giving them to her, before saying ‘hi’ ,” adding, “it's a nice way to break the ice, without anybody being too badly embarrassed."
Hakkaku thought it over and said, "Thank you Lady Leiko. That is a great idea. I will try it."
She smiled and said, "Please, just call me Leiko, or Lei. After all we are a family now."
Hakkaku smiled and said while blushing, "Okay Leiko." They sat down by the river, silently for a while, each lost in their own thoughts.
After a while Leiko confided happily, "This is where Koga and I used to play tag a lot, when we were kids." and smiled.
Hakkaku said, "It’s a nice place.” Adding seriously, “He talks about you all the time. Even when he and his parents first moved to the eastern lands, when he wasn't training, he was talking about you. How much he missed you, wondering whether or not he could best you yet."
Leiko laughed and said, "We were always trying to outdo one another in training."
Hakkaku frowned and asked, "Why... uh... how come you were allowed to train with Koga?” Pointing out, “Females usually train differently, don't they?"
Leiko smiled and confessed a little sheepishly, "Well yeah, but with me being the only royal heir, and my insisting on being treated as an equal; Grandfather agreed and let me be trained with Koga and the other boys."
She blushed a bit remembering how she had used her position as royal heir, to turn the tide in her favor. Going to her grandfather hadn’t exactly been a mature tactic, but in the end, she had gotten what she wanted, and proven herself to the entire tribe.
Hakkaku said, "Oh, I see.” Turning to face her, he asked curiously, “So did you like it?"
Leiko grinned replying, "It is one of my favorites past times! Plus even as kids only Koga was able to keep up with, and now and then even best me."
Leiko started laughing and said, "Needless to say the other boys were not very happy with me." Remembering how cold the reception had been, because of the way she’d had her grandfather insist on her training with them.
Hakkaku smiled and said, "I can see why."
Leiko smiled and said, "No offense or anything, but most males have it in their heads, that girls shouldn't fight unless absolutely needed and then only long enough till the guys get there.”
Adding seriously, “But I beg to differ! If the women can't fight, then who will protect the pups when the men are gone and we come under attack?" Falling silent at the reminder of how her parent’s had died.
Hakaku thought it over and said seemingly enlightened, "You know, I never thought of it like that before."
Leiko smiled and said softly, "Guys usually don't." Then she laughed and said, "Well no worries there! Koga and I have been talking and are both in agreement, that at least certain females should be trained as well as the males, just in case."
Hakkaku nodded and said, "Actually I think it's smart too."
Leiko smiled and said, "I’m so glad that Koga understands where I’m coming from.”
Adding on a serious note, “I know it goes against most of our traditions, but after these last three generations of our tribes being depleted, it really is the only smart solution that I can think of."
She added sadly "Plus, maybe if the females had been trained as well as the males, the attack that killed my parents and grandmother wouldn't have been such a massacre."
Hakkaku frowned and said softly, "Maybe you're right."
Sighing she stood up. Hakkaku rose as well and they walked back into the caves.
A little depressed by the memories crowding in, Leiko decided to take a short nap, while waiting for Koga and Ginta to return. Hakkaku sat outside on the floor guarding the entrance to her chamber.
She walked over and lay down on the bed softly sobbing into the thick bed furs as she cried for the many losses of that bloody massacre, and mainly for the loss of her family.
She had come to realize that leaving the way she had, only made things worse for the clan and most of all for her grandfather. Even though she had left to help her clan, she had in reality only made things worse.
She realized now, that what she had done had been a selfish stunt, and only burdened her people even more. Instead of staying and acting like the adult she had wanted to be seen as, she had left like the child she had been, leaving the full weight of the clan, and the after math of those horrible events, to rest solely on her grandfather.
To make matters even worse, she had added to his already high stress, and she felt really guilty for all of it. Komo and she had spent an entire night, just talking about everything and luckily, her grandfather had understood her reasons for leaving, and was just grateful for her safe return.
She had apologized and they had settled things between them. They went over everything that had happened since then and had reached a peaceful resolution between them.
It was all in the past now, but she still felt the guilt eating away at her from time to time. She wouldn’t have changed it though, because had she not left, she’d have never known Kaede, and possibly never met Rin or Sesshomaru. She merely wished she hadn’t caused her grandfather or the clan so much misery.
Knowing that her mate would soon ascend to the throne and take her grandfather’s place as the king of their lands, she vowed to be the best mate and help him in any way that she could.
She was grateful her clan was giving her a second chance, to prove herself a worthy Queen for their people. The only problem now lay with Draven. Until that issue was resolved once and for all, she still didn’t think she had any business leading her clan.
Somehow over the years, he had proven himself to the people of their tribe as a warrior, though none approved of the stunt he had pulled with their princess. Some even blamed him for her leaving, but kept quiet about it.
Sighing she sat up and wiped her eyes, muttering, “Crying about it won’t change anything.” and sighed heavily as she walked over to the opening that served as her window.
She stood there allowing her hair to flow in the light breeze, as the wind dried her wet cheeks and closed her eyes thinking, “I’m home.” with mixed emotions.
A/N: Okay there is chapter eleven everyone- enjoy.