InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forever in Gear ❯ Signifie pour toujours toujours. --It Means Forever Always-- ( Chapter 1 )

Forever in Gear

 

Chapter One: Signifie pour toujours toujors

 

-It Means Forever Always-

 

By: KitsuneArasi

 

Disclaimer: Don't own it! ^.^

 

 

“Hey muttface, what're you doing here-and where's Kagome?” “Maybe I felt like bein' here, wolfbreath!” “Oh, yeah? You realize you're—“ “Both of you-stop it now!”

 

Kirara came to stand before the wolf prince, careful of her passengers as one of them was not doing very well. Sango spoke, holding Kagome to the demon's back, “Kouga, we came here to ask for your help. Please, Kagome's been injured. We need to go find the ones who did this, but she needs attention now and I'm not about to let Inu Yasha's attitude hinder that.” “Don't worry, I'll see to her personally.” Kouga's expression was steel as he took Kagome's prone form into his arms, Shippou looking on with worried eyes. “Thank you, Kouga.” Sango's glare cut off the hanyou's protest and the wolf took Kagome back into the den, coming to rest her on his furs.

 

His pack mates were kind in leaving him space, only coming into his chamber to leave a bowl of cool water, some salves, and bandages. He ignored these, however, watching instead the girl's face. Pain was etched into her features and the prince simply wished he could erase it. Resting his palm against her cheek, he started when his name passed her lips in a whisper. “Kagome…” He hadn't intended to, but his voice had stirred her from the sleep induced by her exhaustion. Her powers were trying to heal her wounds, but they were unable to work that quickly. “K-kouga?!” She tried to sit up, but the pain forced her back with a yelp. “I'm right here, Kagome. Don't worry, I'll take care of you. Your friends went to hunt down whatever bastards did this to you.” His hand came to rest on her cheek once again, leaving her too shocked to answer as his thumb caressed the soft skin. “Kouga…” “What happened to you, Kagome?”

 

The girl found herself surprised at the sadness in his eyes as she explained how the hostile demons had come in a group while theirs had slept and attacked her. “So…you could have been killed, and I wouldn't have been able to do anything about it?” “Kouga, what's going on? You seem…off.” She winced as he began the bandaging process with her cooperation. “Off?” “You're not mentioning anything about me being your property and this all being Inu Yasha's fault.” “That's because it's my fault, Kagome. You're in my territory and I wasn't able to protect you,” his gaze was passionate as it held her own, “and I've never called you my property, I call you my woman. An equal. I've been raised with respect toward females, and even as a human you made me respect you. I want you as my mate, Kagome. Not some cheap little fuck-toy like I'm betting that damn dog-boy does.”

 

Kagome blushed as he spoke, over the tears she'd spent on Inu Yasha, as they'd ceased a while ago, giving way to simple, innocent dreams of the wolf prince. His smug attitude, his smirk, his loyalty and love for family…even the way he cursed at Inu Yasha when he treated her poorly. She'd felt shallow for a little while before allowing herself to wander into daydreams of all the qualities Kouga had equal and better than Inu Yasha.

And over time, as she delved into these thoughts, she stopped comparing them, banishing thoughts of Inu Yasha in any romantic manner.

 

She closed her eyes after he spoke, drifting into yet another checklist of Kouga's qualities. Strong, but gentle…protective…stubborn…I actually want him to meet dad…

“Itai!” She was snapped out of her thoughts when Kouga's hands brushed her last unbandaged wound. “Ah! Are you all right, Kagome?” “I-I'm fine, Kouga. It just hurt a little, that's all.” “I hurt you again.” “What happened before wasn't your fault, Kouga. And what you said before…I could care less if you poured salt in that wound right now.” “What's that mean?” Kouga looked at her, slightly confused as he finished his bandaging.

 

“This.”

 

Kagome shot a hand out to grab one of the straps of his armor and pull him down so his lips met hers. Warmth flowed between the two as they struggled to convey their emotions. Kagome sighed as Kouga's tongue stroked her lower lip, allowing entrance as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She felt herself sinking deeper and deeper into rapture as he explored her mouth, his warm, calloused hands massaging her back under her school shirt. When the two broke for air, Kagome smiled, bringing her nose to touch against Kouga's in an animal's kiss, her eyes vibrant and joyous to match those of her wolf prince. “Aishiteru, Kouga.” “Aishiteru zutto, Kagome.”

 

“You said you want me as your mate, Kouga…is there any way I can make you keep your word?” “Kagome…are you sure? This...,” he tightened his arms to illustrate his point, “is permanent. You'll live just as long as I will…and if we survive, that's permanent.” She merely smiled, “If you can put up with me for that long…what about the others?” “There are…spells that can be used on anybody who needs it.” “Then let's kick forever into gear, ne?”

 

Thus the two spent that night exploring and dreaming into their eternity. Meanwhile Kouga's packmates rejoiced at their sister's acceptance of the role of Alpha Female, the newfound happiness of their leader and brother, and the joy of newly made lifemates.

 

A/N: Hey, people! I'm pretty sure I'll be continuing this fic, as I've got quite a few ideas. (Note the dad comment) This can also be taken as a oneshot for now. Sorry I haven't been updating City Sonata, but I just sort of slacked off. I'm trying to quit, though. I'm sorry for frustrating you. Also, I'm on the first part of my vacation! I'm typing this story up on the laptop in our rental car. ^^;; If you'd like to keep up with what I'm doing, check my gj at: h t t p : / / w w w . g r e a t e s t j o u r n a l . c o m / u s e r s / d a r k - a e r I t h

 

Anyway, reviews are always extremely well appreciated!

|x|x| Songs I listened to while writing this: |x|x|

 

((This story actually had some very psychologically disturbing and violent beginnings before I arrived at the peaceful songs on my iPod. Kittie isn't very good for romance. ^^;;))

 

Love me right- Angel City

 

(I know, typical right?)

 

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - A*Teens

 

( I think I might actually make a songfic out of this one, great dance beat and vocals. I like the lyrics, too. It might make a good Iy/Kag or crossover songfic. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme a man after midnight! ^.^)

 

Love's Divine- Seal

 

(This one had a huge influence, I think. This band is great, they actually created one of my favorite songs: Kiss by a Rose. The singer's voice is like satin.)

 

Let U Go (Airplay Mix)- ATB

 

(This one didn't really have an effect except as some background music to my thoughts. Good song, though.)

 

I See Right Through to You- DJ Encore

 

(Same here.)

 

Dreaming (Lucid Mix) [Edit]- BT

 

(Another one of my favorite songs in every mix form. This added that bit of mysticism to the end, I believe)

 

|x|x|Translations|x|x|

Itai!=Ouch or ow, basically an exclamation of pain.

Aishiteru=I love you

zutto=Always or all the time.

 

Ja ne! See you soon!