InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ New Friends, Hurt Feelings ( Chapter 2 )

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2. New Friend, Hurt Feelings

“Wench! Where did she go?” Inuyasha stood on a large branch looking into a deep valley at the foot of the mountains. He knew full well that she would not attempt to go to the bone eaters well on foot.

Kagome was somewhere in his time period. Every so often he'd catch her scent, but it would be overpowered by the unmistakable stench of wolves. They were nearing Kogas' territory, Inuyasha knew he had to find her before Koga picked up on his and the others scent. He was not in the mood to handle Kogas tirade on his `losing' Kagome. Dropping down to the forest floor, he let Kagomes' backpack slide off his arm.

“Inuyasha, no sign of her?” Miroku walked to him carrying Shippo perched on his shoulder.

“Nah, just keep getting a nose full of wolf stink.”

“It's all your fault Inuyasha! What if Kagome is lost or hurt! She's all alone out there!” Shippo yelled, tears shining in his eyes.

“Shut up you pest. It's not my fault, she's the one that took off!” Inuyasha gave Shippo a quick knock to the head causing the young fox to fall to the ground.

“Yes, but Inuyasha you are the one who followed Kikyos' soul collectors to a late night meeting with the miko.” Miroku picked up Shippo into his arms trying to comfort the fox kit.

“But nothing happened! She's the one who jumped to conclusions!” Inuyashas' voice was guilt ridden, he felt as if his heart was breaking again.

He could not tell Miroku the reason for his following the soul collectors. That was something only for Kagome to hear, but what if something did happen to her because of his meeting. Then Kagome would never know what he had done for her, for them.

Damn that woman, always getting the wrong ideas!

Inuyasha was in a daze, not even realizing he was clutching Kagome's backpack to his chest, inhaling her apple blossom fragrance.

“Inuyasha!”

It was Sangos' voice that took him from his stupor. Looking up Sango and Kirara came into view, his heart sank, Kagome wasn't with them.

The demon cat landed softly as Sango jumped from her back. “She's not making her way to the bone eaters well. I asked Kaede to keep watch for her.” Sangos report only brought a wail for Shippo.

Miroku looked to the sky, the sun was making its way to the east, twilight on its heels. “We'd best make camp, we can continue our search tomorrow.”

“Feh! Do what you want.” Inuyasha threw the backpack at Miroku as he leapt into the trees.

“Something happened when Inuyasha met Kikyo.” Miroku set Shippo down and began collecting wood for a fire.

“What do you mean Miroku?” Sango ducked behind a tree to change from her armor.

“I'm not totally sure, but their exchange was of some importance from the way Inuyasha is acting.”

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Makkura and Kagome played the day away. Exploring caves, she introduced him to hide and seek, Makkura always won (what a nose), Kagome wished she had her backpack well knowing Makkura would love crayons just like Shippo. They sat together in a tree looking into the valley, listening to the calming sounds of the river. Makkura snuggled into her arms napping. The sun was setting with a flare of brilliant reds, oranges, and purples. Her thoughts strayed to Inuyasha.

“Are you seeing this Inuyasha?" Silent tears softly fell from her eyes, why does she always keep thinking of the infuriating hanou. “Because you love him.” Kagome answered herself, surprised to hear herself admit she loved him. She could not lie to herself any more, if it was a fight Kikyo wanted she'd get one. She had her chance with Inuyasha.

“Ginta! Hakkaku!” Koga stomped his way to the river. “Where are those two? I can barely catch a whiff of them; they were here with my woman where did they run off to? Probably sleeping somewhere knowing those two .” Koga rumbled. “Lazy no good sons of a “

“Koga?” Kaogme walked toward the wolf prince, Makkura in tow, the boy saw the pack leader and cowered behind Kagomes' legs. “Makkura? What's wrong?” The pup looked utterly petrified.

“You runt! Get away from my woman, know your place or I'll rip you to pieces!” Koga scowled, a menacing growl issuing from him. The guttural altercation sent the boy whimpering to all fours, his tail tucked tightly between his legs.

“Koga!” Kagome felt the overpowering urge to yell `sit' but it would do no good. “You stop this now, or I swear, I swear”

I'll what? Thinking,thinking.

“I swear you'll never lay one finger on me, ever!”

Good one. Not that he was going to touch me any way.

The wolf princes' jaw dropped.

“You wouldn't. He's an omega, lowest of the pack! By all rights he shouldn't be sharing your air!”

Makkura continued to whine pathetically, the pitiful sound adding to Kagomes' enragement.

“Koga leave.” She stomped her foot rigidly pointing toward the den. “The pups' with me, I will protect him, I will care for him.”

For the first time Koga snarled baring his fangs, his tail lashing wildly at his legs. Kagome pulled Makkura to his feet a hand blindly on him, as her eyes never left the seething wolf-demon.

Shit! I can't run, he's got jewel shards in his legs. Inuyasha where are you?

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“She's what!” Inuyasha leapt from the tree canopy to the ground, confusion and anger clouded his voice. “Over my dead body. That mangy

wolf won't lay one flea bitten paw on Kagome!”

Ginta and Hakkaku gave each other a nervous glance. “Koga is not going to like this.” Hakkaku whispered.

“I told you we should have kept traveling through the night, but nooooo, you smelled food, and you wanted to stop.” Gintas' voice dripped of sarcasm.

He knew where she was, Inuyasha would be damned if he was going to wait another minute. Inuyasha disappeared into the darkness in a rush of silver and red.

“Sango we must follow. Inuyasha cannot run headlong into the wolves' territory like this, it would end in a massacre. His demon blood could easily take him in this state.”

“Yes, I agree. Kirara.” Sangos' companion leapt to her mistress in a morphing burst of flame. “Come on Shippo.” Sango was already astride the fire cat, Shippo in her lap, leaving Miroku to struggle with Kagome's backpack.

Ginta and Hakkaku watched as they headed into the depths of demon-wolf territory. “Koga is going to kill us.” Hakkaku mutely nodded to his brother. “Lets go get Ayame.”

What is she thinking?! Why would she run to himof all the youkai, she chose that wolf?

His heart ached only fueling the rage that coursed through his blood. Kagome had succeeded in wounding him; Kikyo's arrow did not cause as much pain. The ground and trees passed in a blur, her scent was growing ever stronger. Inuyasha doubted he had ever moved so fast.