InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ Does Anyone Really Listen? ( Chapter 5 )

5. Does Anyone Really Listen?

 

 

“Sango you have to stop them, they will kill each other. Let them both calm down, then maybe they will see how foolish this is.” Kagome gazed at Inuyasha, worried for his safety, she knew he could handle himself, but she couldn't help but be concerned.

 

What Koga did to her was wrong in every way imaginable, but if something happened to Inuyasha Kagome did not know how she could be without him. The sudden understanding of the love she knew that was within her for Inuyasha felt like a burden being lifted from her, no longer did she need to hide these feelings, and that freedom alone was worth in all. They now had a bond that would stretch across time.

 

“Please Sango make them stop.”

 

“I don't think anybody will listen, Koga should die for what he has done to you. Let Inuyasha defend your honor like he wishes. Kagome, you are still to distraught, how could you possibly be thinking clearly.” Sango looked down at Makkura, the boys face was turning a sickly purple-blue. “So Koga took his wrath out on you too little one.”

 

“Why can't you get it Koga, Kagome doesn't want you, you're lucky she even considered you a friend, but I don't have to worry about that any more, you took care of that yourself.” Inuyasha swung Tetsaiga it the direction of three wolves that were sneaking up from behind. “Can't fight your own battles Koga? Need your pack to back you up, I knew you could never beat me one on one!”

 

“Yeah, well at least I don't need daddy's fang to protect me!” Koga glowered at his opponent. “This is my fight alone! All of you get back!” The wolves and their wolf-demon counterparts halted their advance on Inuyasha.

 

“Not that it matters but Tetsaiga is my fang. I don't need it to beat the life out of you, you skinny wolf.” Tetsaiga returned to its sheath. “I've got all I need right here.” Inuyasha cracked the knuckles of his clawed hands. “Come on!”

 

Koga leapt at Inuyasha sending both feet into his chest, knocking Inuyasha off balance. Regaining his balance Inuyasha connected a fist into Kogas' jaw, a trickle of blood running down to his chin.

 

Kagome watched the two trading punches, each male seeming equally matched. Even though Koga would seem to have the advantage with two jewel shards in his limbs, he was quick, but Inuyasha kept up landing his own blows on the stunned wolf. Each began to look like they were going through a meat grinder. Inuyashas' brilliant amber eyes were swollen his left was nearly shut, and Koga had a torrent of blood coming from his nose and mouth. Kagome had had seen enough display of testosterone to last her a lifetime. Shaking Kagome stood, walking stiffly away from Sango wrapping the kimono around her battered body watching the two fight it out like brainless animals, but they were animals.

 

They fought over her; she did not want to be responsible for a death ever, especially not Inuyasha he was her best friend, she asked him to be her lover, the way he responded to Koga made her think he reciprocated her desires as well, and Koga, she thought he was her friend, but that notion went out the window, could it really just be his wolf nature had gotten the better of him? This had to stop, feebly she shuffled into their view, and her sad eyes looking to Koga then Inuyasha, the wounded look stopped both rivals in their attacks.

 

“Do you both want to hurt me again?” Her voice sounded imperceptibly weak, they both strained to hear her words. “Please, stop this, Inuyasha take me to Makkuras' cave, somewhere away from this, I feel as if I will collapse, I can't take this. There has been too much blood, too much pain…..” Kagome released her mind and body into unconsciousness, her form hitting the ground; she looked like a bird that had been shot out of the sky, she seemed to float to the ground in a ruffle of silk.

 

“Kagome!” Inuyasha went to her side lifting her to him. “Look what you've done to her, this is all because of you!” Inuyasha stared fiercely at the battered Koga; well knowing he looked the same.

 

“Let go of her Inuyasha!” Koga raced to Kagome, trying to pull her from Inuyashas' arms.

 

“Koga get away, or I'll finish you off myself.” Sango held Hiratsu at the ready. She had no qualms about destroying the demon-wolf that threatened her friends. “You two can start your petty fighting when Kagome is herself again. Are all men so dense? You truly do have only one brain shared between two heads!” Sango was grateful that Miroku was not with them, however, she would almost certainly beat him to a pulp for being a man at this moment.

 

Sango lifted Makkuras' limp body onto Kirara, never taking her eyes off the wolf pack. Inuyasha looked as tormented as she had ever seen him, what was going on between him and Kagome? When did it all change?

 

How could Kagome even look at Koga after what he tried to do to her? Why did she stop Inuyasha from killing him? Her spirit is too forgiving. Maybe in her time rivals in affection behave differently, I am just not meant to understand it I guess. Sango shook her head as she followed Inuyasha. And where is Miroku and Shippo, there are no women in the wolves territory for him to proposition, so where is he? More than likely he's lost somewhere in the dark knowing him?

 

“This way mutt, bring her in the den. I can care for her.” Koga tried to pull Kagome from Inuyasha once again, but was hit upside the head by Sango. “Hey wench!”

 

“Kagome said Makkuras' cave. You really don't listen.” Koga just glared and pointed toward the waterfall. Sango let Inuyasha lead the way.

 

Koga growled treading slowly into the wolves den to lick his own wounds. “Stupid bitch, when did everyone stop listening to me? This is my home, my pack, and my mate!”

 

“No she is not you scrawny wolf. Get over yourself and find a bitch that doesn't care how bad your fighting skills are. Maybe find one who could protect you.” Inuyasha laughed softly to himself as he pulled Kagome closer to his chest.

 

“Fuck off dog shit, its not over between us! I didn't kill you because Kagome asked. Savor your last hours alive, you're dead tomorrow.” Koga yelled trying to sound dangerous.

 

“Whatever wolf.” His eyes were burning, his vision in one eye was blurring as he entered Makkuras damp little cave. His injuries would heal quickly, as they normally did. He wasn't concerned about himself, but Kagome still would not wake up. “You're safe now Kagome.”

 

Inuyasha sat in the dirt, leaning against the cave wall, Kagome cradled in his lap, her head resting on his chest, her breathing, steady, trying to lull him to sleep. He took her hand in his, eyeing her snapped and broken nails, the scent of her blood pungent in his nose, was Kagome going to be the same after the nights events? It was obvious her spirit was wounded; her body would heal, but her soul? The deep rooted seed of anger within in him began to grow once more as he thought of her injuries, Inuyasha held her tightly to his heart, he knew he never should have left her side. A tiny squeak of protest escaped Kagome.

 

“To tight Inuyasha.” Kagome was staring into Inuyashas purple swollen eyes. Hearing her voice he hugged her tighter. “Can't breath Inuyasha.”

 

He let up on his hold of her. “Oh, sorry, I'm just glad you're back with me. I was worried.” Inuyasha smoothed her hair back out of her face, kissing her forehead gently. “You alright?”

 

All right, why is Inuyasha being so sweet, guess Miroku was right about something happening between Inuyasha and Kikyo. I mean he's acting human toward her! Sango sat at the cave entrance with Kirara curled on her lap, watching the out of character scene between Inuyasha and Kagome. He looks like he genuinely cares for her, but he's always cared for her, this is different, this adoration, is more like love. Sango pet Kirara as the cat napped peacefully in her lap.

 

Makkura lay by her; the young boy was finally stirring to life. With a few moans and groans the boy sat upright, looking at Sango quizzically, and casting the hanyou with Kagome a look of fear.

 

“No one will hurt you little one.” Sango placed her hand on his shoulder trying to reassure him the people in his cave were not there to do him harm. “It's Makkura right?” The pup nodded. “I am Sango, the cat in my lap is Kirara, and the dog hanyou squeezing the air out of your friend Kagome is Inuyasha. We all owe you for looking out for our Kagome, you are a brave little pup Makkura thanks.”

 

Makkura just watched them all dumbfounded. If Kagome was their friend then he assumed he'd be safe. He tried to smile, but his expression contorted into pain, he had forgotten briefly about his battered face. To show his acknowledgment his little shaggy tail wagged happily. He liked the idea of more friends.

 

“SANGO! INUYASHA!” The near frantic voice of Miroku found his companions. “Let go of me you smelly creatures.” Sango peeked out of the cave to see Miroku and Shippo being lead to the wolf den, the wolves were trying to drag a protesting monk by his robes. “KAGOME! Anyone!”

 

“I'll go rescue him Inuyasha.” Sango slightly annoyed exited the cave, leaving Kirara to guard the entrance.

 

“Sango, you grace me with your appearance.” Miroku nodded in thanks. He struggled with the wolves yanking his robes from their mouths, with a slight tearing sound. “Let me go flea bags.”

 

An unknown demon-wolf motioned the pack to release them; Shippo was dropped to his bottom. The wolves all entered the large den, uninterested it their new visitors.

 

“Sango!” Shippo ran to Sango who kneeled to greet him with open arms. The kitsune hugged her tightly. “Where is Kagome?” Sango pointed to Kirara up the path above them. He raced off to join the others.

 

Sango stood facing Miroku who held his arms out waiting for his hug as well. “I don't think so Miroku, I know those roving hands all to well.” Looking heartbroken he dropped his arms and head in defeat. “Don't do that Miroku.”

 

He huffed. “You know me to well Sango.” Sango had turned making her way to the cave with out him. “Sango how is Kagome?” She stopped, turning back to him. “Not well, but she is better now that we are here, well, not us, do not misunderstand me she is glad we are here, but it is Inuyasha whom she needed.”

 

“I see. I am guessing Koga did not take his intrusion into his territory too lightly.”

 

“That is only part of it, but….” Sango fidgeted raising her gaze to Miroku. ”they love each other I think. It is all so sudden, even Kogas' actions toward her she couldn't bear the thought of Inuyasha being hurt, so she stopped their fight.” Sango rambled on. “I just do not understand what happened to change it all so suddenly, but they both have the same look in their eyes, they are in love. Well I want that look too one day. How did it happen and I didn't notice.” Miroku took the break in her words to hug her. “Miroku?”

 

He held his arm around her waist, leading her toward the cave. Leaning to her ear he seductively whispered. “I have always had that same look for you dearest Sango, you just never noticed.” His breath came hot in her ear. He gently placed a kiss on her ear lobe, then her neck. “Look with your heart.”

 

He turned from her leaving her breathless in the pre-dawn night, a smile ear to ear on his face. He did not want to leave Sango, but there were things that happened that Miroku needed to know before dawn arrived. He glanced back once, she seemed rooted to the path, shock clearly evident on her face, even in the near darkness, he could see the blush on her face. He had succeeded in unsettling the powerful slayer, not ever an easy task, but she was a woman, and he knew their weakness, he would crack that protective shell of hers one day, then she'd love him.

 

Out of the darkness of the wolf den Koga moved as the shadows did, his eyes looked crazed, hearing Sangos words he knew her had been used. He would be damned to let her continue making him the fool in her little game.

 

She used me that bitch! She used me, how could she? I'll kill Inuyasha then she will have to be my mate, she will not cross me again!