InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ If only in my Dreams ❯ She's Not Mine ( Chapter 16 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

I still do not own Inuyasha or its characters,...I promised to post this today for KhayenRose as she is moving and will be computer-less for the next little while...I hope that it is readable and I hope there aren't any issues with grammer as my editer has been very busy with exams and such...but thanks anyway Azaleea...maybe I can catch you next time?
If Only in my Dreams ch16
Koga stopped abruptly, his body finally sensing the extreme danger of the situation he had just stormed into. Throwing himself to the side he sat in a guarded crouch as he eyed the demon who continued to stand before him with an ever annoying smirk upon his face. The demon standing before him was every bit as dangerous as he remembered his brother Sesshomaru to be. Fangs glistened dangerously beneath the star lit sky, and the purple streaks that jig jagged across his cheek bones were an instant indication of his full demon status, and in his own haste he'd damn near gotten himself into a battle he was certain he'd never have won.
Koga remained in his crouched position while he quietly regarding Inuyasha. That same arrogant smile stayed plastered to his face. He almost resembled a predator who had cornered its prey...self satisfied and content in playing the game of torture until boredom replaced his smile with one full of malicious intent.
“ Realize your about to get your ass severely knocked into the next village?” Inuyasha smirked as he eyed the wolf carefully, fully aware of the twitching of Koga's muscles as he sat and debated whether it was wise to continue this attack.
“ What the hell is going on around here?” came Koga's response as he moved to stand, his body still prepared in case the bastard before him decided to finish what he'd started. He may be hot headed, but one thing he wasn't was stupid, and attacking Inuyasha while in THAT form most definitely seemed VERY stupid.
“ What's it to you wolf shit, last time I looked you were more worried about my current mating with Kagome.”
“ She's My mate, Inuyasha...I claimed her in front of my pack...You've never claimed her.” Koga snarled as his mind once again focused itself upon his Kagome.
“ He has now.” came a soft voice as Kagome stepped around a now highly amused Inuyasha who stood gloating behind her as he reached to place his hand possessively upon her tiny waist.
He caught her scent moments after Koga had tucked his tail and diverted his attack. He waited patiently as he listened to her make her way out of the well knowing full well that with the direction of the breeze her scent would be taken downwind, thus providing him with the perfect little surprise for that arrogant damn prick. He'd been pleasantly surprised when she'd moved in front of him to confirm her status as his mate, and he swore to himself that he'd always remember the look that crossed dumb ass's face when she'd emerged from behind him confirming what he'd been trying for the last few minutes to drill into the stupid wolf's head.
“ You can't have mated dog shit...you're mine Kagome..”
“ No, Koga, I've never been yours. I told you back then that I was with Inuyasha, you just didn't want to believe me.” Kagome replied as she moved away from Inuyasha to stand before Koga which had none the less ignited a not to pleasant growl to tumble from her hanyou...err demon's chest.
“ But Kagome...”
“ No, Koga...I'm sorry, but I love him...I love him... and besides...are you CERTAIN you don't remember a certain promise you made to a certain wolf princess?” she asked teasingly as she made her way back into the arms of her mate.
Inuyasha stood within her embrace, his ego thoroughly stroked with every word of love that fell from her beautiful lips.
Koga moved away from the well. He felt very much the fool. He'd proclaimed his love over and over to a woman who was in love with someone else. In his mind he could hear her, see her every movement like they were still shots frozen deep in his mind.
He saw her the day they'd thought Inuyasha had been blown to bits- saw the depression that had settled upon her aura, the tears that fell from her eyes and the name she uttered while standing lost and alone behind him...the day she thought the mutt had died...
Inuyasha...
He remembered seeing her throw herself into Inuyasha's embrace when he'd startled them all by reappearing before them like some kind of indestructible fiend bent on ruining the rest of his life...
He remembered her aura swelling with relief...and love.
He supposed that he'd known that day, as did his comrades, though even then he'd refused to believe it. And once he and his comrades had bid Inuyasha and Kagome farewell, he'd beat the two wolves in his company within an inch of their lives when even they'd begun questioning his right to claim the woman as his own.
No, she'd not led him on- not deceived his emotions in any way. She'd merely been the Kagome he'd respected and loved by refusing to hurt or embarrass him in front of the others. And the times she had tried to let him down softly he'd cut her off before allowing her to finish. Perhaps it had been yet another way of extending time in hopes that perhaps a few more months could ultimately change her mind, or at least give Inuyasha a little more time to royally screw things up as he seemed so good at doing...
But realization was not blind, nor was it painless as he stood watching Inuyasha hold Kagome close.
While his attention strayed to the girl in his arms, Koga couldn't help but notice how the half demon's face lit up with love...something that further pushed his befuddled mind into the reality of the situation...Kagome wasn't his...and never would be.
He turned from them then, his head held as high as his broken heart would allow as he made his way toward the tree line.
Images of green eyes flashed momentarily through his mind before being replaced by shimmering red curls..
Ayame...
She'd waited for him all these years. Her loyalty to him suddenly just as apparent as Kagome's was to Inuyasha – to her friends – to him...
Perhaps it was time to repay Ayame's loyalty...with a little loyalty of his own...
Inuyasha and Kagome watched as Koga walked away. Kagome stayed quiet, though she wished she could at least offer Koga a place to sleep for the night. But Inuyasha wouldn't like that much and so she remained quiet, her head falling to rest upon her mate's chest.
Inuyasha silently debated what he should do. He knew Kagome would want to give the damn wolf some place to rest for the night before he made his journey back to his pack, but he simply hated the idea of being nice the damn shit head...but Kagome's pull over him ultimately won out as he took a breath and called out to the wolf he'd fought with for so many years now...
“ Hey, shit for brains...you wanna stay with us tonight?”
Koga stopped dead in his tracks, and Kagome looked up at him as if he'd grown some sort of freakish limb from the side of his head...
Koga debated for a moment, his heart not wanting to watch the two cuddle, yet his head telling him that remaining friends with her was better that losing her altogether, and suddenly he realized just what the hanyou was offering... a chance to remain friends with his mate...
Somewhere during the course of the last few years, she'd changed him...just as she'd managed to change them all...for the better.
Koga turned to face Inuyasha, brown eyes meeting amber ones as slowly one foot moved in front of the other until he was standing before the two. He extended his hand to Inuyasha...a simple sign of friendship...and waited for the surprised hanyou to make up his mind with the accepting of it...and slowly he did...and they silently shook hands before Koga's mouth smirked in an amused grin..
“ You needin' protection for the night half breed? Let me guess, not demon enough to defend your mate on your own so your needin' me to tag along right...”
They all knew that it was a joke...but as Inuyasha was Inuyasha he just couldn't resist the urge and soon both the hanyou and the wolf were rolling on the ground exchanging punches that were none to gentle...
Kagome rolled her eyes thankful that at least everything had returned to somewhat normal and turned to make her way back to the village...a disgruntled hanyou rushing up behind her to throw her shrieking body over his shoulder before shouting at the wolf who had just realized he'd been throwing punches at the breeze for the last minute or two...
“ When yer finished knocking yourself out Koga, we'll be at Keade's hut..”
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Hey all...I decided not to end it with a cliffy this time, though I was sorely tempted...I hope that you are all still enjoying as I've noticed I have lost a few of you somewhere...perhaps you're just running late...I do that quite often myself...
I know that it is unlikely that the two would get along at all, but hell...it is my story...right?
Oh well...see, I didn't make Koga mean, nor did I make him the enemy...though they are slightly out of character...so those of you who thought you knew what I had planned for this story...it may be wise to start second guessing now as I've had several very evil ideas come to mind, and I guarantee that it's most likely not the cliché you may have thought it would be...
Now...what to do about Kikyou...if you all want more, you'll have to be sure to let me know as I don't do well with guessing games...but i really hope you all liked this chapter...Please let me know...Oh, and Guess what...You all have reviewed me ...get this...nearly 400 times...YEAY happy, happy...you guys have no idea what this means to me...You've made me a very happy semi-author...Thanks all...Neisha