InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Choosen one ❯ The wolveslcome ( Chapter 6 )

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Chapter 6- The wolves come


When Kohana arrived at the holding cell, he got the shock of his life. Standing beside Sam, was the same gray wolf that followed her around as a kid. That thing had always unnerved him and more so now, considering he had died years ago. "Look who has returned, brother. He told me he would if I had need of him." He looked into the golden eyes of that wolf and shuddered, thinking his lordship was not going to like this. He didn't have the heart to tell Sam to send it away, she was so happy he had come back.

The guard were incredulous at the sight of the wolf, then froze in fear when he pinned a weasel youkai to a wall for attempting to touch Sam. "Brother Wolf", she said, softly, "they will not harm me. Lord Sesshomaru would skin them alive." The wolf looked at her, dropped down to all fours and stood between the demon and Sam. Golden gaze locked on the demon, and growling low.

As Kohana and Sam left the holding area, followed closely by the wolf, the guards let out a collective sigh of relief. They looked at each other and hoped they never had to tangle with that human woman or her magic wolf.

Kohana took Sam and the wolf to Chumani, and went in search of Sesshomaru. He needed to be notified of this development right away. If what he suspected was true, Sam's spirit guide somehow gained corporeal form to come to her. Kohana worried about his reaction to this, so close on the heels of what had already happened, but it couldn't be helped.

At his knock, Sesshomaru bade, "Enter." His eyes widened when he saw Kohana bowing before him, "What did she do now? Can't you keep her on a leash?", he demanded.

"She's done nothing, but something has happened you need to be made aware of", Kohana took a deep breath, "Do you remember the old wolf that I told followed her around?" At Sesshomaru's nod, he said, "Well he's here somehow, and that damn thing died twenty years ago." Sesshomaru's eyes widened. Kohana continued, "She said that he promised her he would return when she needed him, and he has done so. I believe he's her spirit guide, if that is the case, he is here for a reason. I just wanted to tell you this myself, before you run into that mangy thing."

Sesshomrau just blinked at him. "Kami what else did this woman have up her sleeve?" , he thought. He looked at Kohana, "Tell her that the wolf is her responsibility. You are dismissed."
He leaned back again, closed his eyes, and began rubbing his temples.

He heard Kohana chuckling as he bowed out, and whisper, "She has that effect on everyone. I will send Chumani with something to help."

Sesshomaru opened his eyes long enough to glare at him, and closed them again. This headache named Sam just needed to go away. About thirty minutes later, another knock.

He sighed, not bothering to open his eyes, he said, "Come." He heard the door open and shut, heard a tray sat on his desk. He knew it was Chumani, having picked up the scent of tanned leather and musk she carried. Then different scents wafted around, one of apple blossom, the other of wolf. His eyes snapped open, to come face to face with the reason for his headache, Sam.

"Kohana told Chumani you had a headache, so she made a tea to help. I brought it so she would not have to carry this all the way here.", she said. "It should help. It does when I give Kohana a headache.", she gave him a small enigmatic smile.

He stared at her, looking at her attire, beaded leather shirt, skirt, leggings, and moccasins. her hair was loose and adorned with a feather. Then he looked at the wolf at her side; it had dirty gray fur, bare patches in some places, and a long scar down his side. What surprised him the most was it's eyes, they were sly, but also the same golden color as his and Inuyasha's. It made a striking picture, she looked wild and it was perfect for what he knew lurked under her exterior. His eyes flew back to her face, but she was busy pouring the tea.

She turned and handed him a cup and said, "Drink this all. It tastes bad, but will help." He took the cup and started drinking, all the while looking between the wolf's eyes and Sam. That little smile came back and she shrugged as if to answer his unspoken questions. She took the cup from his hand and said, "Lean back. Close your eyes and relax." When he tried to refuse, she said, "Please my Lord, It's my fault you are not well. I can make it better, I promise." The smile reappeared, and he found he couldn't refuse her.

She stepped behind Sesshomaru, and stated to rub his temples. Her hands moved from his temples and back down to his neck massaging taut muscles along the way. Her hands were soft for the line of work she did, but also strong. He could feel the muscles loosening and his headache receded a little. Her hands worked their way to his shoulders and began rubbing his tension away.

He began to pick up on the tension emitting from her, and realized she was fighting to keep her aura and scent in check. He was mildly surprised at the fact that she would take pains to hide her attraction to him He was certain she realized he had an attraction to her, but didn't understand her reluctance to exploit it. Most woman in her position would have been flaunting it, hoping he would respond.

There was a sharp rap at the door, and it opened without prompting, Kouga of the wolf clan walking into Sesshomaru's office without being invited. Sam pulled her hands away from Sesshomaru as if she had been burned and stepped out from behind his chair.

Kouga couldn't help but stare at what he had walked in on. A beautiful woman stood beside Sesshomaru's desk, seated on the floor beside her an old gray wolf. Her cold gaze swept over him, assessing him. He could only hope to pass her muster. Not taking his eyes from her, he said, "Sesshomaru, aren't you going to introduce me?"

Taking a step closer to her, he found himself on the floor with one angry wolf in his face. "Hey, I'm one of you. What are you doing?", he asked the wolf. The wolf gave a small series of whines and Kouga's face became crestfallen. "I get it", he said, "Let me up. I'll leave her alone."

As he stood he said to Sesshomaru, "I've been hearing some wild rumors about the woman who died saving my cousin. I've been told that she is alive and hidden somewhere under your protection. If that is the case, I've come to offer help. I owe her a life debt."

Sam didn't give Sesshomaru time to react. "Where did you hear that? Who told you? How long ago did you hear this?", she demanded, speaking to Kouga for the first time. Sesshomaru groaned out loud, now the wolf demon was going to be here. At his groan, Sam realized what she just caused and gave a pained, sorrow filled look to him, and said, "My Lord I may be excused?"

"No, you may not be. You can, however, sit down and explain to Kouga just who you are. How you died and come back to life. I'm staying out of this can of worms you've just opened.", he ordered.

She blushed and dropped her head, turned and gave Kouga a formal bow. "Kouga-sama", she looked him in the eye, "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Maruco, Special Forces under the orders of Lord Andrew Beeson. Am I to assume that the wolf youkai I helped to save five years ago, is this cousin you mentioned?"

He couldn't believe that this beautiful woman was the much feared Muraco. He had heard so many rumors about what she looked like, but no words could capture what stood before him. He had been told that she the power to enthrall any male, whether human or youkai. He had scoffed then, but believed it now.

He sat down heavily into a chair, shaking his head. "Why were we told you had died? My cousin mourns you to this day,", he said.

"It was decided after I did die, for the third time, and was brought back that I was to be retired. So, Lord Beeson let it be known that I had died. The members of my unit and their families, as well as Lord Beeson, were the only one who knew I lived. He even held a funeral for me, to make it look real. It was hard on me to accept this, but my brother waved my family under my nose, so I did.", She explained.

She looked between the two demons and continued, "After about one year of total boredom, I decided to try something I had heard could be done. So I got a couple of Pit Bulls and started working with them. I found I could train dogs to my slightest word or gesture. I can make my dogs kill with an unspoken command." She gave Sesshomaru a funny look.

"My work came to the attention of a certain Inutaiyoukai, and he came to inspect my kennels. Some how my identity was leaked and we were attacked at my home. I was injured during the fight and brought here with my family.", she gave Kouga a brilliant smile.

Then gave Sesshomaru a sly look and said, "Kouga-sama, you said you owe me a life debt?"

He blushed and said, "Yes, I did."

She leaned into him and grasped his hands and said, "This is what I need you to do for me. Give us the names of who told you this, and who told them, if you know. Then go out and lie your ass off. Deny every rumor, tell people you were here and didn't see Muraco. You only saw a dog trainer, showing Sesshomaru-sama her stock. I will call the debt paid, for you would help save the lives of my family."

She let her eyes tear, and blinked them back. It gave the illusion of weakness, and Kouga was suckered right in. "Of course, my Lady, anything you desire and it's your's just name it.", he fawned over her.

"Then call me Samantha Courson. It's my real name and the one I own the kennel under. Just do those few things for me and keep your ear to the ground. It's all I ask.", she gave him another huge smile and turned to Sesshomaru. "Now am I to be excused my Lord? , she asked.

"You may go, thank you for the tea. It has helped.", his eyes gleamed as he spoke. His look sent heat rushing to her core, and she stood up, suppressing an excited shiver. Mentally kicking herself, she grabbed the tea tray, turned and bowed from the room.

Kouga looked shell shocked after she left. "Kami", he said, finally, "No wonder she was so effective. If she were to do that to a lesser demon, they would be paralyzed."

Sesshomaru actually smiled and said, "That's not her only asset Kouga. Sam, three others, and a dog stopped about one hundred youkai on their own."

Kouga's mouth fell open, "Too bad she already belongs to someone. I'd mate her right now, and make her my alpha bitch."

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at him. "What do you mean? I don't catch a scent of male on her.", he said, sounding bored.

Kouga looked at him, and it dawned on him. "Oh, The old wolf told me she was meant for another. I was to keep my unworthy hands from her.", he said.

"Hn", was the only response he would give Kouga. He wondered if that's why she hid her attraction or if she was even aware of what the wolf told Kouga?

Kouga grinned at Sesshomaru and said cryptically, "If you get that you can't handle her. Send her my way. I'll take her."

Sesshomaru gave him an icy glare and a low growl.

Kouga laughed and said, "Let me give you those names, so I can go start my work. There's a list."