InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I'm On The Outside ❯ Defending A Loved One ( Chapter 10 )

AN: Okay nothing really to explain about this chp. Don't own Inuyasha only original characters and situations. PLEASE be sure to read the authors note in the next chapter because I don't want to have to explain 20 million times why I wrote it the way I wrote it.

 

As always, enjoy and let me know what you think!!!

 

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Kagome rolled her eyes as Kouga drank down another beer. Inuyasha came up beside her and wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “You okay?”

 

“What you mean aside from the fact that my asshole boyfriend is ruining my 18th birthday?” She asked bitterly. “I'm just peachy.”

 

Inuyasha stared at Kouga as he said something that made his wolf buddies howl with laughter. “Do you want to leave?” He asked her. “We can grab Sango and Miroku and just head back to my place.”

 

Kagome shrugged and turned to face him. “I'm seriously thinking that it's time for me to break up with Kouga.”

 

Inuyasha stared down at her in shock. “Really? Why?”

 

They both turned back when Kouga yelled something obnoxious to Yuka. “Does that answer your question?”

 

Inuyasha studied Kagome, knowing that something had to have happened to push her to this point. Hell, just a few months ago she had been terrified to think of what Kouga might do when she told him it was over.

 

“He's always been like that though.” Inuyasha said. “What's the real reason?”

 

Kagome sighed and rubbed her temples. This was neither the time nor the place that she had hoped to have to explain her reasons to him. She had hoped that he would have nodded, rubbed her back and told her that she was making the right decision. Obviously, fate decided to kick her in the ass once more.

 

Inuyasha noticed her scent spike with worry and he grabbed her arm. He led her out of the house and into the spacious backyard. He walked with her until they were standing under a large tree. Only when he was sure that she would not try to walk away did he release his hold on her.

 

“Alright, what happened?” He asked.

 

Kagome sighed. “I'll tell you as long as you promise me not to get how you get.”

 

“Hey, what's that supposed to mean?” Inuyasha demanded.

 

“You know what it means.” Kagome said, wrapping her arms around him. “You'll go all dominant dog on me.”

 

“Why are you hugging me?”

 

“Because I know that you aren't going to like what I have to tell you.” She said. “Move the hair away from the base of my neck.”

 

Inuyasha gave Kagome a questioning look before doing as he was told. He brushed the hair away, ignoring the way her body shivered as his fingers caressed her neck. He noticed a large bruise on her skin and briefly wondered why she was making such a big deal. “You have a hickey, so what?”

 

“Look closer Inuyasha.” Kagome said, holding onto him tighter.

 

Inuyasha squinted at the dark mark. He realized that he was not looking at a bruise. What he was looking at was a kanji, one that while faded he recognized immediately. “He tried to mark you!”

 

Kagome nodded. “He didn't get to finish because I refused to sleep with him.”

 

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around Kagome and crushed her to him. “Hold onto me really tight Kagome. Depending on how you answer me, I might just try to kill him.”

 

Kagome closed her eyes and tried to fight her tears. She knew exactly what he was about to ask her, and he was right, he would probably try to kill Kouga. “Yes, he tried to force me.”

 

She could feel every muscle in his body tighten like a coil. She did not realize that Kouga had stepped out of the house, but Inuyasha had caught his scent, making him even tenser.

 

“Oye! Dog breath! Get your hands off my woman!” Kouga shouted.

 

Kagome winced when his voice reached them and Inuyasha's grip tightened even more on her body. “Your woman?” Inuyasha snarled.

 

“That's right, I marked her, she's mine for life!” Kouga slurred.

 

Inuyasha began to laugh maniacally, a sound that terrified Kagome. “You think that little bruise would ever be considered as a mark?” He sneered. “You know as well as I do that Hanyou's and Youkai are not allowed to take a mate by force!”

 

Kagome buried her face in Inuyasha's chest. She silently prayed that his deepened voice wasn't his demon blood rising to the surface. So far, they had managed to keep his Youkai soothed. Whenever any sign of his demon blood taking over, Kagome would be at his side, stroking his ears and whispering soft words while he listened to her heart beat. Right now, she wasn't sure if she had the strength to keep him from going berserk.

 

“It wasn't by force.” Kouga said, leaping towards them. “The bitch liked it.”

 

Inuyasha pulled Kagome behind him protectively and growled at Kouga. “Don't you ever call her that again!”

 

Kagome tugged on Inuyasha's arm. “Please, let's just leave, just take me home.”

 

Kouga watched Inuyasha's expression soften when Kagome talked to him. Kouga burst out laughing, making the two of them turn back to him. “I get why you're doing this!” Kouga said, pointing a clawed finger at Inuyasha. “You're in love with her! You want to claim her for yourself!”

 

Kagome stared at Inuyasha in shock. By now, most of the people at the party had left the house to watch the fight that they were sure was coming. “Of course I love her you idiot!” Inuyasha yelled. “She's my best friend!”

 

Kagome didn't know why, but it hurt her to hear him say that. “You're in some serious denial man.” Kouga told him. “Now get your hands off her before I come over there and rip them off.”

 

Kagome had no time to stop Inuyasha from growling and attacking Kouga. The aggressive move shocked everyone, including the one person the attack was intended for. Sango quickly rushed over and grabbed Kagome when she tried to run over to stop the two angry males from fighting.

 

“Sango please let me go!” Kagome pleaded.

 

“No Kagome!” Sango said. She knew what Kouga had done and she was more than happy to let Inuyasha rip Kouga to shreds for it. “If Inuyasha wins this fight, then Kouga has no right to claim you anymore.”

 

“But won't that mean that Inuyasha claims Kagome according to Youkai law?” Miroku asked, coming up beside them.

 

“I don't care!” Kagome said. “With his temper flaring the way it is he could become full demon, then we're all in danger!”

 

“What?” Miroku and Sango asked in unison.

 

Kagome didn't respond, she was too distracted by the action in front of her. Inuyasha and Kouga were circling each other and snarling. Kouga was the first to attack. His years of running track made him fast and light on his feet. Inuyasha easily side stepped the attack. The two boys spun to face each other and this time Inuyasha charged, tackling Kouga to the ground.

 

Demon law denied Kouga the right to turn into his true demon form in front of mortals. Since he was a full-demon, a microchip had been embedded in his body at birth. If he transformed it would send out for a sensor that would record any human signatures around him. If he broke the law, even in self-defence he could be executed for putting mortals in danger.

 

The same rules did not apply to Inuyasha. Hanyou's had a special law that allowed them to take on their demon forms. This was mostly because they didn't really have control over their demon blood. Many Hanyou's had been killed for taking on their demon forms, but that was only because they were so far gone that they had no hope of turning back.

 

Because of this, Kouga was no match for Inuyasha. His instincts to protect Kagome and sent him into a blind rage. Kouga's eyes widened as Inuyasha's eyes turned a bright red. His golden eyes were now blue and jagged purple stripes began to appear on his cheeks. Kouga quickly shoved Inuyasha off him and jumped to his feet.

 

“What the fuck is your problem?” He demanded.

 

Inuyasha snarled and bared his fangs that were much longer then they had been. Inuyasha ran at Kouga, this time closing his hand around his neck. Inuyasha's claws broke into the delicate skin as Kouga's windpipe began to close.

 

Kagome had enough and broke away from Sango, using a strength she didn't realize she possessed. She ran for Inuyasha and grabbed his wrist, trying to pry his fingers from the gasping Kouga. Inuyasha never seemed to notice her presence.

 

“Inuyasha!” Kagome cried. “Please, stop this!”

 

She dropped his hand and threw her weight against his chest, hoping that maybe she could knock him off balance. The only thing he did was raise his hand and grab her arm roughly. His claws imbedded into her skin, making Kagome cry out in pain. That sound, along with the smell of her blood and tears snapped Inuyasha back to reality. He instantly released the two people his claws held and stared down at Kagome.

 

“Kagome!” Inuyasha said in surprise. “Oh God, are you alright?”

 

Kagome winced as she touched her arm, but she quickly reached over and pulled Inuyasha to her. Her fingers automatically went to his ears, needing them to help calm her fears.

 

“I'm fine.”

 

Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her tightly. “I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to lose control like that!”

 

Kagome held him like he was her lifeline. “It's okay, just get me out of here.”

 

Inuyasha nodded and lead her away from Kouga. Miroku and Sango followed, wanting to know exactly what it was that they had just witnessed.

 

Inuyasha glance over at them, a sad look on his face. “Why don't you guys head to my place. Kagome and I will be there soon.”

 

Miroku nodded. “What do we tell your mom?”

 

“Just tell her the party was a bust and Kagome decided she just wanted to celebrate with us.” Inuyasha told them as he helped Kagome into his car.

 

“Where are you two going?” Sango asked.

 

“I need to talk to someone.”