InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ A Big Mistake ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Challenge to the Alpha

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Inuyasha, but I own my own story.

A Big Mistake

The moon was sailing low in the night sky as dawn approached, the dark canopy growing lighter. She hadn't slept a wink in days; her heart and mind were locked in a vicious battle for control. Never in a million years did Kagome intend for this to go so far, but here she was lying in the wolfs den Koga curled at her side.

Where was Inuyasha? Was he lying beneath the stars with her? This was all Kikyos' fault, why did the ogress Urasuy have to bring that bitch back into Inuyashas' life. Inuyasha was hers, and she was……… Kogas'? Oh Kagome what have you done girl! It was just a stupid fight wasn't it?

She whimpered chewing at her bottom lip; Koga sleepily pulled her to him nuzzling his face in the crook of her neck.

“Inuyasha…” Kagome weekly whispered trying to fight back bitter tears.

Why hasn't he come for me? Because you baka, you told him to rot in hell with Kikyo. Why would he come for you? But, I'm trying to hurt him by using Koga aren't I? Why didn't I just go home!

A rough hand tried to move up her blouse snapping Kagome into reality. “You are so soft Kagome, I will learn every inch of your lovely form my precious mate.” He placed a string of butterfly kisses down her neck, sending a pleasant shiver though her body. “When will I be able to have carnal knowledge of the secret places Kagome? I don't know how long I can wait.”

“Um…. Koga, please don't, you're making me uncomfortable.” Kagome wiggled away from his embrace, sitting she stared at the young wolf demon.

He is handsome in a rugged way. He'd be faithful to me, unlike another canine I know.

“There will never be another female Kagome.”

What! Is he reading my mind?

“What was that Koga?”

“You heard me, you are mine till death parts us. Wolves mate for life.” Koga slyly smiled, pushing himself up on all fours. “Forever.” He stalked toward her kissing Kagome fully on the lips. “I see my kiss makes you tremble.” He tried to cup her chin in his hand, she shied away from him. “What?”

“Nothing, I just need some air.” Kagome shaking leapt to her feet in a burst of speed that even shocked Koga. Scampering out of the den, she nearly tripped over a mass of sleeping wolves.

“I really hope our pups aren't so skittish.” The leader of the pack huffed lying back down as the first morning rays touched the cave entrance.

All she could hear was her heart pounding in her ears, mingling with her sobs as the wind caught them in her flight down the steep mountain path. The river was not too far ahead.

What have I done!

Kagome fell to her knees at the rivers edge; violent sobs racked her lithe frame as she peered into the water. What a mess, her eyes were red, swollen, and the beautiful black circles under them were just fetching. What man or mongrel wouldn't want her? Staring at the disheveled girls reflection she began to laugh, by kami she looked ridiculous.

“Oi Sister! Kagome!”

Kagome glanced over her shoulder to see Ginta and Hakkaku trotting toward her down the path.

Just what I need, those two!

She rolled her eyes and whipped her nose on her sleeve. As theyapproached, her mind feverishly worked to get herself out of the predicament she found herself in.

Who could stop Koga in his tracks? Inuyasha? No? Naraku? No, don't want him dead. Suddenly the Lunar Rainbow came to mind. Ayame! Koga had promised himself to Ayame!! That's it! Let Ayame take Koga off my hands, that little firecracker could do it, she definitely does not want me horning in on her man, wolf, oh whatever.

Ginta plopped down next to his pack sister giving a yawn. Hakkaku took up the spot on her other side, his brothers yawn seemed to be contagious as he did the same.

“Why are you two up so early? The sun is barely out?”

“Koga had up guarding the eastern side of our territory, because someone” Ginta cast a glare at his brother. “fell asleep while on watch two nights ago. So we are stuck doing this for the next two.”

“Hey, its not my fault, I just ate too much.” Hakkaku retorted.

Ginta reached around Kagome, shoving Hakkaku to the ground. “You always eat to much you glutton.”

Kagome couldn't help but smile. The brothers always brought a laugh from her whenever they were around. Now, it was time to get the wheels of her plan turning, she just hoped those two would return before she was marked by Koga.

“Boys, you know I am to be joined to Koga in a few days..”

“Yea, you'll be our alpha.” Hakkaku broke in.

“yes, but you know who should be here?”

The brothers exchanged a confused look. “No.” They answered in unison.

Idiots both of them!

“Ayame, the leader of the Northern tribe.” Kagome raised her eyebrows waiting for a response.

“Well the leaders of the other packs are coming, so why not her?” Ginta shrugged as he spoke.

“Good, it's settled.” Kagome rose to her feet. Looking down at the brothers she smiled. “See you two in a few days. You better hurry though.” She leaned over and gave them each a kiss on the cheek. “You know Koga will be very angry if the entire pack was not present for his big day.”

Utter confusion colored Gintas' features; Hakkaku was just as bewildered trying to figure out what exactly they had agreed to do for their sister.

“Where are we going again?” Hakkaku stood, pulling his brother to his feet.

“Well, to get Ayame of course!” Kagome turned; throwing the two the most flirtatious look she could muster. Striding off Kagome smiled, she was quite pleased with herself.

In order for them to get to Ayame, they would be crossing path with Inuyasha and the others. Knowing full well Ginta and Hakkaku would `spill the beans', as it was about her upcoming joining to Koga. That little piece of information would get Inuyasha boiling. Humming to herself Kagome walked briskly up the path, a devious smile on her lips. She'd be seeing Inuyasha in a day, maybe sooner if he were angry enough.

Well Kagome, this may not be such a bad day after all.

Howls and excited yips filled Kagomes' ears as she approached the wolves' den. Coming into sight she spotted Koga kneeling `talking' to his wolves in growls and barks. She would never get used to that. Koga stood, his hands on his hips as his mate to be approached. Glancing back at the large kill the wolves brought the pack he realized Kagome must have been starving. She had not really eaten anything for days, but maybe a few berries. He reached down and tore a huge hunk of flesh from the buck, his wolves whined licking their chops at the bloody mass in his claw.

“Back off, my mate eats first.” Koga growled. The wolves and wolf-demons backed away from the kill, their heads lowered in a sign of submission. Koga scoffed. “I thought as much.”

Koga approached his woman thrusting the meat into her face. “Here eat.” A look of shock flashed in her intense gray-blue eyes. “Eat…please?” Koga did not quite know what he did to receive such a look. “No one will eat until you do, you are to be their alpha.”

Kagomes' stomach rolled into a ball of disgust, all eyes were eagerly watching her. What should she do, not to take the food would be an insult, but she could not eat that! Shaking she cupped her hands out before her to accept the meat. Koga dropped the flesh into her hands.

Oh yuck! It's still warm!

She fought the overpowering urge to retch as the bile in her stomach began to creep up her throat. Satisfied Koga spun on his heel heading back to eat his fill.

Kagome stumbled to a small grove of trees either to vomit or do something with the raw meat. Reaching the tree cover she sighed as she leaned up against the tree looking at the blood dripping from her hands.

I can't eat this!

She was about to throw the mass of flesh when to her side she heard a weak whine. Kagome looked down into the largest amber eyes she'd ever seen. A young wolf-demon pup watched her and the meat with pleading eyes.

“Oh!” Surprise jumped in her voice. The pups stomach began to gurgle and growl. “You hungry?”

An enthusiastic nod shook the boys body, as his tail began to wag. Kagome slid down the tree until her bottom hit the ground. She motioned for the child to take the meat.

“Here you go. Enjoy.”

“What about you?”

The child hesitated, with lightening speed the pup had the mass and was devouring it, sitting on his haunches. His pitch hair falling into his face, Kagome went to brush it aside but got a menacing snarl and bearing of fangs for her trouble. Snatching her hand away she decided she'd wait till the pup was finished. To Kagomes' amazement the child consumed the meat in only a few minutes.

“So do you have a name?” Kagome sat indian style trying to figure out how to get the blood from her hands.

The boy noticed her stairs at the blood all over her hands, the pup edged his way before her, and taking her hand ever so gently the child began licking the blood from her skin. This brought a giggle from Kagome; the young wolf-demon stopped giving her a puzzled look.

“It tickles.”

The boy still looked confused. “Your mother never cleaned you?”

“Well, not like that. I'd take a bath.” The boy looked even more puzzled. “You know, a bath, in the water? Soap? Getting clean?”

“Why would you do that? This is better.” He proceeded to give her a bath in his own way. When both of her hands, his face and hands were clean her sat down in front of Kagome trying to mimic the position she was sitting. “You're not youkai, what are you doing in our pack? I've never smelled anyone like you.”

“Well, I'm a human miko. And I don't really live around here.” Kagome placed her hands on her knees. “You never did tell me your name.”

“Makkura. My sister and I were whelped on the night of the black moon.” Makkura cocked his head to one side quizzically looking into her blue eyes. “You're human, and a miko, why are you going to be our alpha? Did your pack banish you?”

“Well, see, its kinda complicated.”