InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ For the Love of a Miko ❯ So Close ( Chapter 16 )

Hello eveybody, it's me again, I am sooooo sorry it took me so long to update. I blame christmas. Well lets get started... *grabs microphone and faces the audience* "LAAADIIIIES AND GENNNTLEMEN!!!! Are you READY????" *Dodges flying rotten fruits and vegetables* 'I wonder where the hell they find all this crap!'

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RECAP:

Kouga came to a halt as he noticed a slight change in Kagome's scent. It was sweater....more enticing. He also noticed that Hakkaku and Ginta had picked her up. He ran to the caves, missing his shards more and more with each passing moment.

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For the Love of a Miko

Chapter 16: So close

~~~@~~~@~~~@_Still in Kag-chan's dream_@~~~@~~~@~~~

Kagome sat on a cliff overlooking the sea. The salty breeze actively soothing her aura. This was her favorite place in the world. It calmed her and helped her concentrate, which had been essential for her specific task. She had bonded her youkai ki with that of her miko powers. Usually this would border on impossible considering the two powers were stubborny opposed to each other. The process had required silence of the soul and a peacefull aura, hence the calming atmosphere.

Kagome let a soft sigh escape her lips as she ended her last lesson. She almost resented having to leave the peaceful world that had become like her third home. She was aware that her friends were probably worried sick about her. Deep in her heart though, she silently wished that she could stay here forever, where it was just her, Midoriko-sensei, peace, and quiet.

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Midoriko watched Kagome from a nearby outcroping of rocks. She knew that her pupil wanted to stay, and silently wished she would, but knew that Kagome's sence of duty would keep her where she was needed. In the real world. She was glad that Kagome had a place as peaceful as this to go to when her emotions got out of controll. One of the lessons was to teach her how to reach this subconsious world while still remaining consious. The area seamed to compliment Kagome's spirit quite well. Serene and peaceful, yet at the same time torrential and intimidating.

Midoriko was proud of her student in more ways than one. First of all, she had taken becoming youkai suprisingly well. After the initial shock wore off, she was ready to get down to buisness. Then the vigor and speed at which she picked up her new abilities, though she kinda expected that after her previous experiences with the youg miko. Now at the end of her training, she completed her hardest task. Most beings would have either failed, leaving no room for survival. Midoriko had held her breath throughout the whole experince, completely filled with worry for Kagome, but now in hindsight fealt foolish for not having more confidence in her adeptness. She would continue to have lingering fealings of foreboding though, because she knew what lay in store for the child. The heartbreak, and tests to her soul would be damanding at least. She would be ripped apart by her emotions in the days to come. This was one reason why Midoriko had stressed Kagome's training mostly on her ability to harness her emotions. There was only one way to tell if she was ready, and unfortunately there would not be any second chances if she was not.

With reluctance Midoriko stood and made her way to her 'disciple'. It was time for Kagome to head back. Her friends were waiting for her.

"Kagome....it's time."

"Yes Midoriko-sensei. When will I see you again?"

"I will always be here when you need me. Just say the word."

"Thanks. Let's go."

~~~@~~~@~~~@_End dream_@~~~@~~~@~~~

Kouga practically flew the last of the distance to his pack. He was not expecting the shock, however, of Kagome's transformation. At first he looked relieved, then shocked, next came excitement, finally his brain shut down and he collapsed on the floor of the cave.

Hakkaku and Ginta watched their leader's emotional plight, and tried to stiffle a laugh as they saw him hit the floor. Usually they would have been worried, but they were too relieved to see him back and seemingly unharmed. Without a word they picked him up and set him next to Kagome's still sleaping form.

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As the sun set in the west, the inu group could be seen doing their usual routine. Inuyasha was brooding in a tree, while Sango and Miroku kept by the warmth of the fire. Sango cuddled with Shippo, trying to act in Kagome's place as best as possible. Shippo had been quiet all day, and everyone knew that it was because of Kagome's absence. The whole group was fealing the loss, but were optimistic nonetheless, since it was Kagome who had taken after Naraku and not vice versa.

Inuyasha hated having to stop for the night, just so the humans could rest. He hated not knowing where HIS Kagome was, but he hated more the fact that Kouga was also on the trail, and was way ahead of them. Surely Kouga would find her before Inuyasha, but with Naraku still on the loose, he couldn't risk trying to find her by himself. As much as he hated to admit it....he needed their help to defeat Naraku.

'So now you are thinking rationally? Since when did this happen?'

'Shut up. I thought I told you to get the hell out of my head?'

'Kukuku.....why do you need the humans? They slow you down, just like they are now. You could already have Kagome, but your humans are in the way.'

'Those humans, as you put it, are my friends. They accept me. Now get out of my head NOW!!!'

'Ku....I'll be back. You can't resist me forever.'

Inuyasha visible shook his head, trying to rid himself of the troublesome voice. He once again did not notice the familiarity of the laugh.

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Kouga woke the next day to something warm wrapped around his torso. He looked down and noticed it was a tail, but it wasn't the same color as his own. Then he turned slightly and gasped. There was the most beautiful wolf youkai he had ever seen. She looked familiar. Then it hit him, the events from the previous day flooded his mind, and Kouga found himself fighting to keep consious. He nearly passed out again from the shock. Kagome, HIS Kagome was a wolf youkai, and was now sleeping peacefully next to him with her tail casually drapped over his waist. Oh how the gods favored him!

Kouga turned to face her fully. Her scent was even more enticing than before. Without realizing what he was doing, he found himself leaning in to get a better sniff. It wasn't untill he fealt her even breaths on his neck that he realized his close proximity to Kagome. He turned his face to her's. His eyes traveled to her lips. They were slightly parted as she snored softly. He would never had heard her snores even in their closeness if it weren't for his youkai hearing. Those lips of hers cast a spell all on their own. Slowly he leaned down and closed the distance between them.

He was about to taste her for the second time. He really didn't have time to admire her unique taste though because at the time, he was still fighting with the mutt-face. Now would be different. He could taste her and relish her lips without interruptions. All of a sudden Hakkaku burst into the cave.

"Kouga! It's Inuyasha...he's killing everybody! You have to hurry quick!"

Kouga let a dissapointed sigh escape his lips then everything Hakkaku said finally sunk in.

"He's WHAT!!!"

Kouga was out of the cave faster than anyone could follow. It was now that he could hear the sounds of battle and the cries of his pack. They were loosing badly. Wolf bodies were everywhere, and the ground was already stained crimson from the blood that had spilt. This was the scene that Kouga walked onto. When he saw this, his blood began to boil. The mutt would PAY!!!

No one noticed that Inuyasha didn't have a scent, the tetsusaiga, or that he was alone and without his companions.

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