InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Just A Break ❯ Inuyasha? I Think We're Out Of Firewood ( Chapter 9 )

Disclaimer: Please refer back to the previous chapters. Thank you. Lol =)

 

 

 

 

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Rustling away behind the dense foliage, the creature stalking the Inuyasha family came to a beautifully quiet clearing. The small area was only minutes away from the family's home and undisturbed. It was as if no one else knew of the area the demoness had just stumbled upon. Looming trees clumsily encircled the dim green of the grass, encasing the serene space. Brilliant red and orange leaves littered the ground with vibrant color.

 

 

Almost sneering with disgust, the demoness flicked her nails impatiently. This place was entirely too sweet. She didn't like such brightly decorated forests. She preferred the darker woods of the Western lands. Dark lips curving in a delicious smile, the blue-eyed being repeated to herself, `The Western Lands. MY soon to be Western Lands.'

 

 

Sitting upon a sturdy rock near the east end of the clearing she pondered her current situation. She knew what she wanted. That was simple, she wanted Inuyasha. The demoness wanted Lord Inuyasha to make her the other Lady of the western lands. Then she would slaughter that cold stoic bastard brother and his mate. She smiled as her fantasy began to come together in her mind again. Then it would just be her and Inuyasha. Her Inuyasha. The mighty Lord who defeated Naraku. She didn't mind that her future mate was a hanyou. He fought better than many full blooded demons. In her ignorant mind, anything less than full demon was not worth the time of day. Inuyasha made an interesting exception in her life. Although he was only half, he had managed to capture her heart. Her power hungry, dark heart. As long as their children were full blooded she didn't care. There was absolutely no way she was going to birth a hanyou pup. She would mate one for the prestigious title, but never would she stain her honour with giving life to one of the abominations.

 

 

It had taken her years to track the Lord who wanted nothing to do with his birthright. After his defeat of Naraku, Inuyasha's name became legendary among all demons. He was, after all, a son of the great Inutashio. Even if his mother was a disappointing, filthy human. But now, she had finally found her future mate. His human playthings would be easy to dispose of. Then she would bring him into the light and show him how much power he possessed. Inuyasha was sure to want his lands back if she showed him the incredible power he would have. The complete and utter control he would have. Then, the hanyou would take her for his mate. She was simply irresistible. Her beauty rivaled the mystic beings of imagination.

 

 

Running a hand over her heavy pert breast the demoness sighed. How would feel to have Inuyasha take her relentlessly? He was sure to be as great a lover as he was a fighter. Just imagining her soon to be mate's incredible physique made blood rush to her nether regions. A small appreciative moan collected in her throat as she pictured his powerful body over hers. His muscular thighs between her legs, thrusting into her repeatedly. The demoness twisted her legs together, rubbing them, trying to calm the heat in her core.

 

 

The scent of her arousal broke her sensitive masking spell. The essence was too strong and overpowered her delicate barrier. Quickly composing herself, the elegantly dressed demoness masked her scent once more. Now wasn't the time to be fantasizing about his body.

 

 

First she had to separate him from that weak human he foolishly called a mate. Then she could possess him mind, body, and soul. Smiling at her own brilliant thoughts, the self-titled future Lady took a moment to rest in the cocooned clearing. Breathing a sigh of happiness she spoke with a smooth feminine voice,

 

“We'll meet soon my dearest Inuyasha…”

 

 

 

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At the Inuyasha household, four hyper bundles of clothing darted in every which way, avoiding the searching hands of their parents. Lunch had been an event in itself, with Miroku leading the troop of children. He encouraged the kids to act like animals during the entire meal. Along with Inuyasha's happy slurps of ramen, there were moos from Kyo, piggish snorting from Takai, and the girls both acted like silent bunnies with twitching noses. Miroku found it aborable, Sango and Kagome found it to be the beginning of a headache, and Inuyasha was oblivious. As long as he had his ramen he was a happy hanyou.

 

 

Kagome and Sango conversed quietly to themselves as they let Miroku handle the kids. He was having as much fun as the children by the looks of it. Miroku carried Saaya and Maiko on his back as he crawled around the living room, while Kyo and Takai play fighted with two bamboo sticks. Takai successfully poked Kyo in the chest with his stick and the hanyou boy went down with a dramatic cry. Struggling his way over to his daddy in the kitchen, Kyo crawled upon Inuyasha's lap. With harsh breathing and quickly descending eyes Kyo clutched his clawed hand to his wounded heart and whispered his departing words to his father.

 

“Daddy…it's time for me to leave this world. Take good care of mommy and Saaya for me…I don't think…I can hold on…much…longer…” with that Kyo closed his eyes and fell slack against Inuyasha's legs. Inuyasha patted Kyo's head and sat him up against his chest.

 

“You know squirt, that looses affect if you do it every five minutes. Why is it always you who ends up crawling to me and not Takai? Take him down Kyo!” Inuyasha teased.

 

 

Kyo jumped off his daddy's lap and raced towards the living room to fight with Takai once more. Fake battle cries echoed in the house once more along with Miroku's imitation of a horse. Inuyasha soon followed and wrestled with the children. Saaya gave her daddy am impressive smack down and the mighty hanyou fell to the ground in defeat. Miroku grinned at his friend and sent all four kids to Inuyasha. They smothered the hanyou from head to toe and left him crushed to the ground. With a snicker Miroku headed back to the kitchen where his wife and Kagome were sitting, watching the scene in the living room play out.

 

 

“Well my lovely ladies,” Miroku greeted, “It seems our hanyou friend has been brought down by four small children. Shall we help, or shall we sit back and watch?”

 

“Definitely sit back and watch.” Sango answered. Moments after Sango's reply, Inuyasha's cry of pain reached their ears,

 

“Oow! Maiko! Watch the ears kid!”

 

 

Laughing to themselves, the three adults turned away from the living room and seated themselves at the table once more. Miroku wrapped an arm around Sango's waist and pulled her onto his lap. Embracing his wife lovingly, Miroku struck up another conversation,

 

“So Kagome, what do you plan on doing with the kids for the next couple days?” he asked pleasantly.

 

“I was thinking about bringing them to the lake for a swim tomorrow if it's not too cool out. Then we'll just play it by ear.” Kagome answered. Her eyes wandered around until they stopped at the depleted pile of wood. With a small frown Kagome asked, “Can you guys stick around for a bit longer? I'm going to go out to grab some more wood. Looks like we're almost out.”

 

“Sure thing Kagome. No problem at all.” Sango half heartedly answered, distracted by the continuous kisses Miroku kept placing on her cheeks. Kagome smiled warmly at the couple and walked towards the backdoor.

 

“You guys are gross, you know that right?” the miko teased lightly at the overly affectionate couple.

 

“No worse than you and Inuyasha.” Miroku defended. With a wave of her hand Kagome responded,

 

“Oh gross! We're not half as bad as you guys!”

 

 

 

Laughing, Kagome left the house in search of more firewood. Walking around to the edge of the house, Kagome frowned as her realized the pile there was used up as well. Running back inside the house, Kagome called for Inuyasha,

 

“Inuyasha! Can you come with me to get more wood? The pile outside is out as well!”

 

 

Seconds later a huffing, slightly red Inuyasha appeared by her side. A few strands of hair stuck to the side of his face from the moisture that collected while he played with the children. Planting a fat, messy kiss on Kagome's cheek, Inuyasha answered,

 

“Sure thing mate.” he responded with a grin as he watched Kagome rub saliva off her smooth cheek.

 

“You're gross too Inuyasha.” Kagome grimaced lightly. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow at the insult and leaned forward to touch his forehead to his mate's. Hot puffs of air warmed Kagome's skin from Inuyasha's heavy breathing. Inuyasha placed a chaste kiss on her lips before pulling back slightly with a smirk.

 

“You don't think I'm gross Kagome, you think I'm cute.” he whispered playfully, twitching his ears around for added affect. Kagome gave in and smiled hopelessly at her mate. She reached a hand up to rub one of the adorable ears but Inuyasha pulled back abruptly with a wince.

 

“What's wrong?” she asked, genuinely concerned. Inuyasha cupped a hand over each ear and looked over his shoulder. Kagome followed his line of gaze and landed upon Sango, Miroku and the kids in the living room. Kagome looked back up to Inuyasha and silently asked again with her eyes. Inuyasha grimaced and took his hands off his ears to reply,

 

“Maiko's got a strong grip and a fascination with my ears. That answer enough?” he asked, rather darkly. Kagome laughed at his expression and reached a hand up to sooth the damaged appendage.

 

“Aww, is my Inu-kun hurt?” she teased lightly. Inuyasha growled at her and pulled Kagome out the door. The hanyou looped a strong arm around Kagome's waist and headed towards the forest. Snuggling into his shoulder, the miko was content with the comfortable silence that the two walked in. The couple continued into the forest for a few minutes, delving deeper in its mysterious depths.

 

 

 

A dark figure quickly jumped up from their place upon a rock and dashed behind a thick tree. From her place, the demoness could see Inuyasha and his human plaything enter the clearing. Barely containing a snarl at the protective hold her soon-to-be mate had on the other female, the future Lady of the Western Lands stayed deathly still in her place. While her scent could be masked, the sounds of her movements could not. Almost not daring to breathe, she remained where she was and watched as the sickeningly sweet couple went about their business.

 

 

 

Inuyasha loosened his hold on Kagome and went to the north end of the clearing they just entered. Carefully slicing through a tree, the hanyou stepped aside as the tower fell to the ground. He made quick work of it and soon a large pile of perfectly cut firewood lay in the center of the clearing. Kagome reached for a log to carry back but was stopped by her mate's hands. Inuyasha snuck up behind Kagome and wrapped his arms around her waist. Smirking, the hanyou kissed the underside of her ear. Kagome struggled in his grasp but managed to turn to face an arrogantly grinning hanyou.

 

“Oh no…I know that look. Miroku and Sango are still at the house Inuyasha!” Kagome scolded.

 

Inuyasha brushed the comment aside and leaned forwards to capture her lips in a kiss. Pressing their soft mouths together, the couple evoked feelings of lust within their bodies once again. Inuyasha's skilled tongue teased Kagome's into dominance and left her quivering in his hold. The miko moaned into the kiss, sending delicious vibrations into Inuyasha's chest. Pulling back with a lick to his lips, Inuyasha smirked at the dazed looked in his mate's eyes.

 

 

Kagome's head swam as she tried to grasp onto reality. Blinking rapidly to clear her head, the miko pried Inuyasha's hands away from her waist. Kagome shook her head disbelievingly at her mate and resumed to collecting firewood. Inuyasha pouted darkly behind Kagome and watched as she bent down to pick up the logs. Her perfect bottom was suspended in the air and begged for his touch. Trying his luck once again, Inuyasha molded his chest against Kagome's back and pulled her up with him. The hanyou began nipping on the miko's exposed neck while his nose pushed the cloth aside.

 

 

Kagome gulped loudly and the logs dropped to the grass with a dull thud. Giving into his attentions for a moment, Kagome was lost to the world. Inuyasha reached a clawed hand up to Kagome's collar and pulled the material of her kimono down until her smooth shoulder was exposed to his gaze. His tongue darted out to taste the sweet flesh, and teased his sensitive mark. Kagome moaned lightly as a familiar longing slowly bubbled in her lower abdomen. Pushing back, she could feel a hardening lump pressing back on her bottom. Reality crashed upon the miko and she quickly jumped out of their intimate hold.

 

 

Inuyasha was momentarily stunned in place and blinked at his mate stupidly. Kagome turned once again to face Inuyasha from a safer distance of three feet, and pulled her kimono back over her shoulder. With a shaky voice Kagome spoke,

 

“We don't have time Inuyasha…” she tried to reason. Inuyasha growled at his mate and advanced forward. For each step he took towards her, Kagome took a timid step back. Inuyasha smiled mischievously at Kagome with a knowing twinkle in his eyes. Reaching out to trace her covered arm with his claws Inuyasha huskily replied,

 

“Then we'll have to make it quick…” Kagome bit her lip to contain the cry of agreement that threatened to spill from her throat. Quickly trying to find another point of argument, the miko backed into the thick trunk of a tree. Inuyasha smiled devilishly and closed the remaining space between them. Trapping her between his body and the trunk, Inuyasha pressed himself to his mate urgently. Rubbing himself against her core Inuyasha purred to Kagome's ear,

 

“So…what do you say?” he asked. Kagome's scent spiked without her consent and her skin heated to his touch. Her hands reached out to steady herself on Inuyasha's arms and she looked up hazily into his molten eyes.

 

“W-we're,” her voice cracked, “in the middle of a forest…” she attempted once again to sway Inuyasha's intentions. The hanyou merely smirked down brilliantly at the human and whispered teasingly in her ear,

 

“We've done that plenty of times, mate.” His tongue poked out and slowly licked the side of her neck. Kagome's breathing hitched and her grasp on his arms tightened. Unable to deny her frustratingly arousing mate, Kagome let out a happy sigh and leaned upwards to catch his soft lips in a passionate kiss. Inuyasha slid his hand down his mate's amazing body and cupped her heated core. Kagome broke the kiss and gasped at the contact, her head swimming in sensations. Inuyasha slipped his hand inside the folds of Kagome's kimono and caressed the bare flesh beneath.

 

 

Without the luxury of time, Inuyasha quickly reached his destination. Talented fingers furiously worked Kagome's bundle of nerves and quickly left her core ready and dripping with need. Leaving the pulsing center, Inuyasha trailed his hands up to Kagome's pert breasts. The hanyou's other hand untied the obi of her kimono and left the material exposing Kagome's flushed skin. Inuyasha rolled and pinched Kagome's hyper sensitive nipples, and his other hand resumed his feverish work on her center.

 

 

While Inuyasha worked her into a state of soaking desire, Kagome's hands roamed his body. Her soft hands peeled apart the layers of his haori and Inuyasha impatiently threw them to the ground. The miko massaged the exposed taught muscle of his chest and teased his sensitive abdomen. A dainty hand snaked its way into Inuyasha's hakama and gripped the hard flesh. Tugging at the stiff erection, Kagome's hand was soon coated in a light sheen of pre-cum.

 

 

Inuyasha panted heavily at the side of Kagome's neck as her skilled hands worked his arousal. Grunting in time with her strokes, Inuyasha thrusted into her tight fist. His erection pulsed with his rapid heartbeat and a thin coat of perspiration covered his heated body. Inuyasha impatiently pulled Kagome's arms out of her kimono and left her completely nude and aroused in the quiet clearing. Pulling back for a split second, the hanyou rid himself of his restricting pants before crushing his body to Kagome's once again. Both his clawed hands rested on the trunk behind his mate as he pressed as much of himself as he could to her flesh. Kagome tangled her arms on Inuyasha's neck and pushed her body into his. Her beaded nipples pressed against his chest with every harsh breath and heavy groan. Their lips molded together urgently as Inuyasha desperately thrusted against Kagome's wet core.

 

 

Pulling apart for much deprived oxygen, Inuyasha breathed heavily as he placed a kiss on Kagome's temple. Releasing his grip on the trunk behind them, Inuyasha's hands roamed down Kagome's smooth body. He hooked a leg onto each hand and pulled her roughly against his arousal. Kagome moaned loudly at the contact and locked her legs behind Inuyasha instinctively.

 

 

Inuyasha lifted Kagome higher and pulled his powerful hips back. The tip of his throbbing erection brushed against Kagome's dripping arousal and sent delicious shivers up his spine. Calming himself, the hanyou positioned himself and gently pushed his tip inside the wet folds.

 

Kagome mewled and repositioned her hands to Inuyasha's chest. Straining her head upwards, Kagome's slender neck was completely exposed for Inuyasha's devouring. Thrusting the tip of his erection in and out of his mate a few times, the hanyou worked up a slick glide. Without warning, he fully rocked inside his mate and seated himself deep inside her core. Moaning loudly, Kagome tightened her legs around Inuyasha's torso. Shocks surged through their bodies and Inuyasha growled at the intense sensations that shook his body.

 

 

Releasing Kagome's hips from his hold, Inuyasha braced his hands against the trunk once more. The hanyou's powerful hips thrusted into Kagome's core frantically with quiet grunts of satisfaction. Kagome's breasts bounced in time with her mate's angled intrusions and begged for attention. Inuyasha lowered his head to capture a nipple between his searingly hot lips and tugged at the sensitive bud. Kagome's tight grip on his erection was quickly pulling him towards his demanding release. Bracing his weight on one hand, Inuyasha trailed his other to the place their bodies connected. Each slap of flesh against flesh echoed erotically in the peaceful sanctuary, disturbing the calmness of the clearing.

 

 

Inuyasha rubbed Kagome's sensitive bundle of nerves and pushed her further to the edge of completion. Kagome's mouth parted with a loud moan,

 

“Inu…yasha…I'm going to…”

 

The hanyou grunted in response and sped up his already desperate pace. The muscles in his thighs strained in time with the deep thrusts. Kagome's walls began to clench around his throbbing erection and threatened to consume his very being. With a deep growl Inuyasha spoke,

 

“Cum for me Kagome…”

 

Kagome moaned loudly at his words and arched her back, pushing Inuyasha deeper within her. The hanyou's fingers circled her nub a few more time before flicking the bundle. Kagome went taught in his hold and came hard, gripping his erection with an incredibly tight hold. A strangled gasp issued from her stained throat and a powerful rush coursed through her entire body. Inuyasha growled lowly in pleasure and thrusted his erection into his mate's pulsing core a few more times. With one final rock of his hips, Inuyasha seated himself deep within Kagome and growled loudly as his seed shot from his stiff arousal.

 

“Oh fuck…” he cursed as his eyes rolled to the back of his head.

 

Panting heavily, Inuyasha dragged his erection in and out of his mate with a few lazily strokes, emptying all he had into her. Spent, Inuyasha pulled out and a thick layer of juices covered his lower regions. Grinning at the still breathless Kagome, the hanyou kissed his mate lovingly. Kagome slowly unhooked her legs from Inuyasha's waist and settled down on her own shaky feet. Flushed, Kagome shook her head at the deliriously happy expression on her mate's face. The miko pulled the hanyou down for another lingering kiss before pulling out of his hold. Leaving his side in search for her clothing, Kagome left her still half aroused mate leaning against the trunk to catch his breath.

 

 

“W-what? Are we done already?” Inuyasha teased lightly, all the while panting. Kagome looked over her shoulder and rolled her eyes at Inuyasha.

 

“We already took too long you dog.” she replied. Inuyasha smirked and reached forward to grab his mate. Kagome darted out of his reach and refused to be captured again.

 

“We have to get going Inuyasha.” Kagome reminded scoldingly. Inuyasha's ears drooped considerably and he gave Kagome the `eyes'.

 

“Don't be like that you big puppy. They're probably wondering what took so long as it is. I'm going to head back first and take what I can into the house. You take back the rest to the pile outside okay Inu-kun?” Inuyasha agreed poutingly and stood on his own shaky feet.

 

 

Kagome slipped her kimono back on and grimaced at the slickness between her thighs. Grinning, the miko reached down and picked up Inuyasha's white inner shirt. The hanyou watched entranced as his mate wiped herself with his clothing and left the scent of their mating clinging to his shirt. Kagome dropped the garment back to the ground and tied her sash together. Running her fingers through her hair, Kagome tried to fix herself up as best she could.

 

“There. I'm ready to go. See you in a bit Inuyasha.” Kagome walked towards the pile in the center and picked up an armful. With another grin she added, “You figure out what to do with your shirt. I had to clean up…and since it was your fault I was in the situation in the first place…” Kagome left the clearing and blew a kiss to her flustered hanyou.

 

Inuyasha stood and pulled his haori on. Picking up his white undershirt, he condemned the piece of clothing as unwearable and used it to clean himself up as well. Breathing in deeply, Inuyasha took in the scent of their tryst. The clearing smelt faintly of their mating, and his shirt was soaked in their essences. Smirking, the satisfied hanyou pulled his hakama on to hide his still residing desire and covered his exposed chest with his outer haori. Inuyasha threw the white shirt over his shoulder and proceeded to the pile of firewood. Just as he was about to gather the wood, a voice broke through the peaceful silence.

 

“You truly are a sight to behold, Lord Inuyasha.” The feminine voice rang out. Inuyasha jumped back ten feet and growled at the intruder. Crouching in a battle stance, a deeply unnerved Inuyasha demanded,

 

“Who the fuck are you? And where the hell did you come from?!” his voice was strong and commanding, but his thoughts were disturbed and nervous. `How the hell did I not know she was here? How long has she been here?!'

 

 

The female form advanced on Inuyasha and her icy eyes met with his golden ones. The stench of her intense arousal permeated the area and almost had Inuyasha coughing. The demoness slid a hand over her covered breast and poutingly questioned Inuyasha,

 

“Are you going to leave me unsatisfied Inuyasha? That little show you put on was incredibly arousing. I always knew you'd be as good a lover as you are a fighter. We will have to take care of this little human fetish you have though. But watching you with that human is an amazing turn on. You should see how powerful you look when you're thrusting into that weak female.”

 

Inuyasha's eyes widened in alarm. How the hell was she here the entire time? Inuyasha would have picked up her scent, no matter how lost in the moment he was. Growling threateningly Inuyasha asked again,

 

“Who the fuck are you? How long have you been here?!” his deep raspy voice rang out through the forest and echoed distantly. The female demon laughed coolly and cupped her breast harshly.

 

“Are you going to leave me unsatisfied Inuyasha?” she questioned again.

 

“What the hell are you talking about?! I'd never touch such vile filth like yourself. I'm going to kill you for intruding on me and my mate!” Inuyasha bellowed and sprung forward, claws at the ready. The platinum haired demoness leaped out of the way and chuckled at the hanyou.

 

“My, my. Always were a feisty one weren't you? Hmm…you don't seem to be very cooperative… Are you not ready to claim your true mate? Worry not dearest Lord, I'll be back to claim you as mine soon enough. I just have to rid that human plaything of yours before hand. I only came here to introduce myself anyhow.” smiling evilly the demoness locked eyes with the livid Inuyasha. The hanyou slashed forwards with his claws again but sliced nothing but air. The demoness laughed at his attempt and scolded him lightly,

 

“You shouldn't try to kill your mate you know Lord Inuyasha.”

 

“Stop calling me that! I'm not a Lord!” Inuyasha yelled and leapt forwards to slash at her again. The demoness grew impatient at his attempts on her life, and no longer found the situation at hand to be amusing.

 

“Stop slashing at me! I'm your beloved you fool!” she screeched shrilly. Her dark blue eyes flashed dangerously and a dark aura sparked around her. Inuyasha glared at the demoness and clawed at her once more, again to be met with air. `Tsking' impatiently, she retreated to the safer distance from the angry hanyou.

 

“You'll fall in love with me Lord Inuyasha. We're destined to be together, and I'm destined to be the Lady of the Western Lands. We're meant to be together!” she cried again. Huffing indignantly she began to fade into the light.

 

“Who are you?!” Inuyasha questioned angrily at the dissipating form. A second of silence met his ears before the feminine voice rang out once more.

 

“I'm Leiko of the Western Lands. Your soon to be mate, love.” she finally answered as she fully disappeared. Inuyasha flexed his claws dangerously. With a snarl that bared his sharp fangs, Inuyasha repeated to himself,

 

“Leiko…” growling low he continued, “Like hell you'd be my mate you freaky whore… I only love one woman, and Kagome will forever be my mate.”

 

 

 

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Inuyasha stormed back home with a heavy cloud hanging over his head. Who, or what was that thing? And how the hell did he not notice her earlier? The thought of having another person witness such a private moment sent waves of anger boiling through Inuyasha's blood. No one was supposed to see him and Kagome intimate with each other!

 

 

Then the reality of the potential danger they were in clouded his thoughts. How vulnerable were they out there? Cursing himself for his lack of self control, Inuyasha impatiently dumped the firewood at the side of the house.

 

 

Still frustrated and confused, the hanyou noisily entered his home. Inside he met his vibrant glowing mate. Kagome turned at the sound of the door and saw Inuyasha's deep frown and dark mood. After casting a glance to the other occupied inhabitants of the home, Kagome made her way to greet Inuyasha.

 

 

Lost in his own thoughts, Inuyasha didn't register Kagome's touch until she pinched him harshly on the arm. Pulling back sharply, Inuyasha yelped,

 

“Hey! What was that for!”

 

“You were a zombie! I was just trying to bring you back to life.” Kagome laughed lightheartedly. Inuyasha frowned at his mate again before quickly wrapping his arms around her in a tight hug. Kagome wheezed at the sudden impact but recovered in time to hold her hanyou. Inuyasha loosened his grip and held onto Kagome while looking intently in her eyes. Kagome stared back with a confused stare for a moment then leaned in to peck her mate on the lips. Smiling brightly with a flush that still covered her cheeks Kagome asked,

 

“Is anything wrong Inuyasha?”

 

Inuyasha remained silent for a moment, trying to decide whether the incident was worth worrying his mate about. After another moment's internal battle, Inuyasha decided against it and settled on fixing the problem himself. He couldn't bring himself to put worry lines into Kagome's smooth skin. Her eyes shone bright for him and laughter shadowed in the depths of the orbs. Forcing a small smile, Inuyasha answered,

 

“Not a thing.”

 

Kagome grinned at her mate and pulled out of his hold. She grasped his hand in hers and tugged him towards the rest of the family. Inuyasha followed behind, increasing his hold on Kagome's small hand. Just before they entered the living room Inuyasha asked,

 

“Kagome?”

 

Kagome turned and looked at Inuyasha expectantly. The hanyou willed the words of warning to come from his mouth, but they refused to voice themselves. Faltering in his admission, Inuyasha settled on the only thing he believed with all his heart,

 

“I love you.” He whispered quietly. Kagome eyed him warily before answering,

 

“I love you too, crazy. But we're not going back out there.” She concluded sternly, “And Inuyasha? Go put your undershirt away before the kids notice it.”

 

 

Inuyasha grinned at the comment, pushing his worries aside. It was hard to be in any other mood than deliriously happy when he was around his amazing mate. Stealing a quick nuzzle, Inuyasha promised himself, `I'll track that crazy bitch down and kill her before she can do anything. No one's my mate but you Kagome, I promise.'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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R/R =) Reviews are greatly appreciated, *hint hint*, lol.

 

Lemony goodness…mmm…haha! I don't know about you guys, but I think having Inuyasha and Kagome intimate in the forest is totally hot. Right back home in the wildness in a quiet…somewhat private…sanctuary. Anyways, I know I haven't added the other characters in yet, like Shippou and all. I will! Sesshomaru, Kouga and them will come later. Shippou and Kirara will probably be dealt with in the next couple chapters =). Oh, and by the way Leiko means arrogant in Japanese.