InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lonely No More ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

People say that the greatest pain is death. That's not true, the greatest pain is realizing you're alone…and that no one cares. (Jinx: you know, for some reason that sentence spooks me out.)

Mike: ok I'm out of the closet.

Jinx: *rolls on floor laughing*

Cindy: *falls off chair laughing*

Mike: you guys are so immature!

Jinx: yeah, *giggles* but Mike I thought you came out of the closet a long time ago? *bust out laughing*

Chapter 8

As Jinx and her new suitor entered the forest they were walking together in silence. Jinx's curiosity was getting the better of her, she wanted to know where this good-looking wolf came from and she wanted to know if there were anymore of them here in the forest. So Jinx stopped and sat down hoping the male would take the hint. The male wolf stopped when he noticed that his mate was no longer walking next to him. He turned around and found her sitting on the ground looking at him with interest. `Hmm, I guess she wants some explanations.' He thought as he walked back towards his mate and sat in front of her. (Mike: Yo! Jinx: *nerves laughter* Cindy: what are you so nerves for? Jinx: *points to mike's back* Cindy: oh *falls off chair laughing*)

Jinx had her first opportunity to get a really good look at him. He had green eyes just like her his fur was the same dark blue but just glancing at it made it appeared to be black. They were identical in every way except he was a male, obviously. She eyed him with curiosity and then spoke, "all right who are you? I didn't know there were others like me around." He looked to the ground and answered her question not knowing how she was going to take the news. "We have been looking for you for a while ever since we got word that the girl was on her way here with the hanyou." Jinx was shocked at his informative answer she narrowed her eyes and started to growl as she stood up on all fours. "If you plan on hurting my sister you will have to get threw me first!" she said baring her razor sharp fangs at her suitor. The male wolf just sighed and said, "We are not going to hurt her, like you," He gestured with his paw. "We want to protect her. We have given our word that we will always protect the girl, that's why your mother was near her family, she died trying to protect the girl from an intruder that wished her harm."

Jinx was in shock, he knew about her mother and how she died. She had to sit back down the information that she was just given was known only to her. How could this wolf know about her mother? It was not making any sense; the more she thought about it the more confused she became. Jinx looked into the other wolfs eyes and said, "I think you better start at the beginning and tell me what you know and it had better be the truth or it will be the last thing you'll ever say." Jinx snarled. The male wolf looked into her green eyes and lowered his head in a form of submission, then he began to speak, "My name is Tsa-li" he paused, swallowing the lump in his throat. (Pronounced Ja-lee) "We are known as the blue wolf pack, many years ago a demon by the name of De-ni-li (pronounced day-ne-lee) saved my father from an attack, my father had been wounded very badly and was about to be killed by a bear youkai when De-ni-li stepped in and killed it. My father was hurt and bleeding to death he didn't have much time left when De-ni-li came to his rescue. De-ni-li was a very powerful healer and he helped my father by saving his life he healed his wounds and stayed with him until he recovered fully from his injuries. Before they parted my father had made him a promise to always protect him and his family as repayment for what he had done for him. De-ni-li was grateful and said that he would welcome any help to protect his family because they lived in a place called `the city' where many humans lived. My father being curious went to see this city with De-ni-li, from what he told the pack the place was big. But he had made a promise to protect and the pack took on that responsibility." He again paused, playing with the dirt under his paws, something about the way this female was looking at him; well it was making him slightly nerves. (Jinx: *paints finger nails* Cindy: *continues laughing at mike's back* Mike: what so funny? Jinx: *falls off bed laughing*)

"We stayed with De-ni-li up to the time when he was attacked and killed, father was heart broken because they were not able to prevent this. So we continued to protect his wife and child and when she moved from this big city and came here we came with them. Your mother was assigned to watch over them. The young girl had taken a liking to the forest she had wondered into it not knowing if any danger could be waiting for her. When your mother saw that the young girl was about to be attacked by a snake she interfered by killing the snake before the girl even noticed what was going on, but the snake had bit into your mothers flesh and released its deadly poison. She had sent word back saying that she was hurt and in need of help. We came as soon as we could to find you crying over your mother's body. We were about to approach when we saw the young girl come out of the forest and take you into her arms, she snuggled you against her body and carried you away to be with her. We knew that you would protect her it was in your blood. Now we must protect her even more for there is danger coming and her safety is the most important thing to us."

Jinx had been sitting there the whole time listening to Tsa-li story and it made sense. She had remembered some of this from when her mother had been alive but for some unknown reason she had forgotten until now, but there could be a possibility that she wanted to forget. Then she had a thought "Wait, did you say that De-ni-li was a demon?" she waited for his reply, "Yes, he was an Inu Youkai that was a powerful healer and his spiritual powers were the strongest in the land, why are you asking?" He said with curiosity. Jinx was in shock, `Kagome's father was a full-blooded youkai; I knew he had died before he had revealed his deepest darkest secrets but I didn't expect it to be this. That would mean that Kagome is also a hanyou but why doesn't she look like the boy I saw earlier.' She came back from her thoughts and asked "Tsa-li if Kagome's father was a full youkai and her mother was a human why doesn't she have the hanyou appearance?" Tsa-li had to think on that one he didn't know why and he said so, "I don't know why maybe one of the elders of our pack will know. We should get going if we are going to go there and be back here by morning." He said with confidence.

Jinx looked at him then she had to ask the question that was burning inside her since she had heard the tale of her mother's death. When she spoke she spoke with fear, "Tsa-li was all this just a joke to get me away from Kagome so you could tell me of my duties to the pack? You don't have any feelings for me?" Tsa-li walked over to her, he licked her gently and then nuzzled her when he replied, "no this is no joke I actually fell in love with you the first time I saw you, I would've fought the hanyou to get you to be my mate, there for a second I thought that you actually had feelings for him." He looked into her eyes waiting for an explanation, Jinx just giggled and said, "Well it was a game I knew that Kagome has feeling for him but having lived among hatred for so long she keeps her emotions locked up within her. The only way for her to release them was for me to show interest in the young man. I think he would be a good mate for her, he will protect her and he really loves her." Jinx spoke, feeling comfortable around the male. "Well that's good to hear now we better get moving if we are going to the pack, we must get back here before daybreak we don't want them traveling without us to protect them both." Said Tsa-li with determination in his voice, both wolves got up and started heading towards their pack to find the answers to all their questions. (Mike: *scratches back* what the hell is this? Jinx: uh oh…*runs away* Cindy: *stop laughing and runs* Mike: JINX!!!!!)

They arrived at the packs location in about an hour both wolves made there way towards the elder of the pack. Jinx was surprised to see that there where many of her kind here she was not as alone as she had first thought. This was comforting to her as she was no longer the only one of her kind. As they approached the elder the other wolves had gathered to hear what they had come all this way to ask. Curiosity was one of the things these wolves were known for so it was no big surprise that they had all gathered to listen. To Jinx they all seemed too nosey for their own good. She didn't like so many of them getting that close to her and she voiced her opinion as she started to growl to get them to back off. (Mike: ok to all of you who don't know our lovely Jinx here…*sigh*…she really does do that. Jinx: *growls* Cindy: *sigh*)

Tsa-li heard her and leaned into her to calm her down. She continued to growl but not as loud as before as the elder approached the two wolves. Tsa-li was the first to speak, "elder we have come with a question, we have found the young daughter of De-ni-li she is in the company of a hanyou called Inuyasha, we want to know is why the girl doesn't display features like the young hanyou?" he asked with curiosity.

The elder closed his eyes and started to think trying to remember what had happened back then. Then he opened his eyes and started to speak in a low but gentle voice, "A long time ago it was said that De-ni-li had sealed the youkai powers of his daughter to make her look human before her birth, this would allow her to fit in with her kind. He said that when she finally mates her true powers would be revealed. It is said that she is much stronger than her father and that she will provide a place where we all can live in peace without ever having to worry about settlers coming into our land." Jinx listened as the elder spoke, `so Kagome will have her full powers once she has mated with Inuyasha but I can't help but think there is more to this, it's like something is being left out.' Jinx continued to ponder this thought a little more when Tsa-li nudged her breaking her out of her train of thought. "Jinx we have to get back before day break." He said with urgency in his voice. The night was about to end and they had to get back to Kagome before they moved on. They gave their thanks to the elder as they headed back at top speed hoping to get back before either hanyou woke. (Jinx: what? *innocent smile* Mike: don't play that innocent shit with me! Jinx: I have no idea what you're talking about *nerves laughter* Cindy: uh…..*walks away* Mike: stop right there! You were in on this too *glares*)

Both wolves arrived at the place where they had left Inuyasha and Kagome. They smelled the air looking for their scent. Then Jinx looked up in the tree and spotted Inuyasha holding Kagome as they slept. Both wolves were glad for not having missed them as they traveled through the night. They both collapsed to the ground exhausted and got some much needed rest always keeping an ear open for intruders.

Inuyasha was the first to awaken in the morning, he was glad to see that his angel had gotten her color back as she regained some of the blood she had lost the night before. He looked down to see that Jinx and her mate had returned and were keeping guard around the tree, `I could leave Kagome in their care and go get some food for her, she is going to be hungry when she wakes up' thought Inuyasha. He slowly stood with the sleeping girl in his arms as he jumped from the tree. He landed with a soft thud as both wolves stood immediately upon hearing the noise, he approached Jinx and kneeled down and asked her "Jinx could you please watch over Kagome while I go and get her some food?" Jinx heard his request and lowered herself to the ground to allow him to place the sleeping girl against her.

Once Inuyasha was sure that Kagome was alright he stood and started to head into the forest to hunt. Tsa-li seeing where the young hanyou was going decided to go with him to help in the hunt. Inuyasha looked over to see that the male wolf was following him, `hmm he must want to hunt for Jinx too, might as well do this together.' He thought with amusement, "So you want to come with me?" he asked the wolf, Tsa-li having heard his question just pushed him forward in the direction of the forest. "Well you don't have to get pushy about it I know you want to hunt for Jinx as much as I do for Kagome. So let's go and see if you can keep up." Inuyasha had an evil grin on his face as he took off at lighting speed through the forest. Tsa-li also had that same look as he sped after the hanyou trying to keep up. (Cindy: I swear it was all Jinx! Jinx: oh yeah blame it on the younger guy! Mike: you did this! Jinx: did not! Mike: did too! Cindy: wait! There is a way of solving this! Mike: we are not having sex! Cindy: uh….I didn't know that was an option but no……*sigh*…….why don't you like I don't know? Bit her or something? Mike: *evil laughter*)

Jinx had seen both boys leave as they took off at top speed to hunt. `Those two will be having competitions from now on to see who the better hunter is.' thought Jinx as she rested her head on the ground waiting for Kagome to awaken from her slumber.

It had not been long after the boys had left that Kagome started to stir. She opened her eyes and looked to see where she was, she noticed that she was leaning on Jinx on the ground near a tree. Kagome slowly started to sit up as Jinx picked her head up to look at her sister. Kagome was still a little shaky from the loss of blood but other than that she felt very good. Her head no longer hurt and neither did her back she looked at her clothes and notice for the first time how bloody they were. She didn't have anything else to change into but she couldn't stand to see the blood any longer. Kagome slowly started to get up, using the tree as support as she slowly got to her feet. She stood there for a few minutes panting as she felt someone next to her leg. She looked over and saw that Jinx was next to her with worried eyes. She reached down and scratched her ear, "I'm all right Jinx just a little weak from the blood loss. Can you help me get to the river so I can bathe and get rid of this blood." Jinx rubbed herself against her leg and moved forward just a little to give her access to her back. Kagome saw what she was doing and climbed on her back then Jinx took Kagome to the river.

Kagome slipped off Jinx's back and stood there next to her for a few minutes, when Kagome started to move toward the water Jinx walked with her to make sure she didn't hurt herself in the process. Kagome smiled at her friend as she led her into the water when she was deep enough she went under to get wet. She came up with a gasp as she shivered from it being cold, she didn't care she had to get the blood out of her clothes she couldn't stand to see or smell it any longer. She reached to the shore of the river and pulled a plant that she had seen. Her mother had told her about this plant as she sat on a rock in the water.

She slowly removed her clothes this took some effort because aside from shivering in the cold she was still not fully recovered from her injuries she was stiff and she felt weak. Once she had shed her clothes she used the plant on the bloodstains the plant was like a soap that could remove the blood from her clothes. Her pants were still in good shape but her shirt was ripped in the back there was not much that she could do so she got all of the blood out of her clothes she then twisted them in her hands to get most of the water out and threw them to Jinx on the shore. She then went under the water to get the blood out of her hair. She used the plant she had found and started washing her hair she continued until she had gotten all of the blood out and was once again sitting on the rock bathing. (Jinx: *backs away* hey! This is no worse then you having the tooth paste in your hair? *big smile* Mike: yes but you put a sign on my back! Cindy: *sigh* Jinx: yeah but it was funny! Cindy: Not a good thing to say at the moment there, Jinx.)

Jinx looked on as she watched Kagome take off her clothes and tried to get the blood out of them. When she was done she tossed the clothes to her. Jinx then took them and shook them out and placed them on a tree branch to let them air dry. She knew they were not going to be dry all the way by the time Kagome got back to shore but at least most of the water would be out of them. She watched as her sister was bathing then the wind shifted and she caught the scent of an intruder near by. Jinx started to growl as she turned to the offending scent lowering her ears as she went. Kagome heard Jinx start to growl and turned around in time to see her walk toward a bush with her ears down. An intruder must be there and he was watching her bathe. The thought of having someone spy on her while she bathed scared her to death as she let out an ear shattering scream and went under the water.

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Miroku had been looking for Inuyasha since last night and he had still to find his friend; he had followed his trail through the forest that his men had indicated he had taken in his search for the girl. `Hmm, Inuyasha must be around here some where his tracks lead this way.' Miroku started to look around the area for his friend then he heard the voice of a female not too far away from him. He started to head towards the girl's voice as it was coming from the river. He made sure to stay down wind from where he was heading in case Inuyasha was somewhere near by. He made it to a bush as he peaked though and saw the girl that Inuyasha had laid claims to yesterday. She was covered in blood as she rode on top of a big wolf that was taking her to the river. He saw the girl get off and stand there for a few minutes then the girl and the wolf entered the water to allow the girl to bathe.

Miroku was in heaven he was about to get a free show of Inuyasha's female and Inuyasha was nowhere to be found. Miroku had to snicker this was his favorite pass time and he was going to enjoy every minute of it. He settled down to watch as the girl took off her clothes, his jaw dropped open as he saw for the first time the perfect body she had. If he hadn't been already mated to Sango this girl would be his. He continued to watch as his drool poured down his chin. Then the wind changed direction and he saw the wolf that had been standing guard turn towards his location. His face paled as he saw the wolf lower its ears as it approached, `shit that wolf must've picked up on my scent' was all a worried Miroku could think of knowing he was about to die. The girl hearing the wolf growl screamed and ducked under the water. This was not good he was going to die. (Jinx: *grumbles while sulking* Cindy: did you bite her mike? Mike: maybe? Jinx: YES!!!! *pouts while babying arm* Cindy: I wasn't serious. Jinx: ESEL! Mike: don't be calling me a donkey girl! Jinx: I didn't, I called you an esel Mike: which is what in German? Jinx: donkey *sulks* Mike: that's what I thought. Jinx: Kolben kopf!!!! Mike: did you just call me a `piston head'? Jinx: yeah so what of it? Cindy: real way to be mature there, Jinx.)

Inuyasha and Tsa-li were returning to the river they had caught a deer and it would make a pretty good meal for all of them. As they walked they heard the scream that belonged to Kagome. Inuyasha heart stopped at the sound as he dropped the deer he was carrying and raced off in the direction of the scream followed closely by Tsa-li. When he reached the clearing he heard Jinx's growl as she had the intruder pined to the ground. Inuyasha walked up and saw that it was Miroku, "Miroku what are you doing here?" His expression was one of annoyance at seeing his friend there. Then he remembered that he had heard Kagome scream and turned to look for her. She was in the river shivering from the cold water with no clothes on, her arms wrapped tightly around her chest, and her back to them, she had been taking a bath and Miroku had been caught in the act. Inuyasha temper started to rise. "Jinx keep him pined there while I go get Kagome and start a fire, if I don't she will get sick from the cold water." Jinx growled her agreement as she eyed the intruder and barred her fangs as her mate came over and did the same thing to him. Miroku knew that he was in big trouble when Inuyasha finally came back to his location.

Inuyasha headed towards the river he saw Kagome's clothes hanging on a tree branch all wet. He knew that she didn't have anything else to wear so he took his shirt off and left it on the shore as he went into the water to get her. As he approached he gently called her name. Kagome slowly turned towards the person who had called her name; fear was evident on her face when she saw who had called her she rushed into his arms wrapping her small arms around him while she cried into his nice soft chest. She was so relieved to see him that she didn't even care that she wasn't wearing any clothes. His body felt warm next to her as she shivered from the cold. Inuyasha had wrapped his arms around her as he gently pulled her from the water. Her skin felt so good against his own that he was glad that the water was cold to keep his arousal down. He got her out of the water, keeping her body hid from Miroku as he picked up his shirt and wrapped it around her. He took her over to a log and sat her down while he built a fire to keep her warm. She smiled at him grateful that he had done this for her then he turned his attention to his friend. (Jinx: *bites Mike back*)

Inuyasha walked back to where Miroku was pinned to the ground as the two wolves were keeping a close watch on his lecherous face making sure he didn't sneak another look at Kagome. When he approached he said, "O.K. Jinx you can let him up, if you and your mate could go get the deer we dropped in the forest that would be great, at least we could all have something to eat. I will take care of him and protect Kagome." Jinx looked at the boy then at her mate and nodded. Then she and her mate took off into the forest in search of the deer that had been dropped in their haste to get back to Kagome. (Mike:*grumbles* Cindy: *sigh* Jinx: *runs away laughing*)

Inuyasha turned to his friend as he slowly got up from the ground, he crossed his arms across his chest as his temper started to flare. "Miroku you better have a good explanation for your actions, spying on the girl that I have claims on is beyond even you, what do you think Sango will say if I gave her your balls in a sack?" Miroku paled at his statement his jewels are his pride and joy and if he carried out his threat Sango would surely kill him. Miroku was getting nervous as he tried to back away from his friend, "now Inuyasha you wouldn't hurt the family jewels would you?" He said in a pleading voice. Inuyasha smirked and said, "Try me" as he flexed his claws at his friend. Miroku quickly grabbed his jewels and stepped away from the infuriated hanyou.

Inuyasha was about to go after his friend when Jinx and her mate returned with the deer. Inuyasha stopped his advance on his perverted friend as he turned towards the wolves and smiled. "Thanks guys how about we eat." The two wolves looked at the intruder that was backing away quietly trying to escape and the two wolves started to growl. Miroku stopped and stared at the two wolves as they barred their fangs at him. He paled even more if possible as the wolves started to advance towards him. Inuyasha turned to see why the wolves were growling and saw his friends face pale. "Wait you guys I will deal with him later I think his mate will be happy to find out what he has been up to the last couple of days." Inuyasha said with an evil smile on his face as the wolves backed off and allowed him to leave. Miroku taking the hint backed away heading towards the group to await Inuyasha's return before they headed home.

Inuyasha walked over to Kagome she was still shivering from being cold. He cut up the deer and gave the wolves all they wanted to eat. Then he put a piece on the fire to cook for himself and Kagome. He went over and got her clothes and placed them near the fire so they could dry while he cooked breakfast. He sat next to her and pulled her into his lap as he rubbed her back and arms trying to warm her up. Kagome was shivering so bad that you could hear her teeth rattle. He placed her against his chest as he drew her closer to keep warm. After about five minutes she stopped shaking she was beginning to feel warm as Inuyasha held her close to his chest. She wrapped her cold arms round his bare chest and stayed there happy that he was holding her and even more happy that she was starting to feel warm.

Inuyasha was purring again at having her close to him. `Hmm, he must like holding me because every time he holds me he purrs.' Kagome couldn't help but just snuggle closer to him. She didn't want him to let go and he was happy holding her. He gently pulled her away from him so he could look at her; he smiled when he saw her beautiful blue eyes then he said, "Are you hungry? I think the meat is done." She looked at the fire and noticed that there was meat cooking there, she nodded yes and he put her down next to him as he reached for the cooked meat from the fire.

He carefully cut a piece for her and handed it to her. He watched as he saw her take a bite of her food, at first she didn't know what to think she had never had deer meat before. It was good and she was really hungry so she started to eat with more enthusiasm. He smiled as he saw her stuff the piece he had given her into her mouth and chew. He cut another piece for her and she took it eagerly, he then cut a piece for himself and ate along with her. Kagome noticed that Inuyasha was also eating. She was very happy because it was the first time since they had meet that he had sat there with her and shared a meal. (Jinx: *sob* Cindy: what wrong now? Jinx: nothing why? Cindy: then…why…….what the hell girl!?)

They both ate their fill and when they were done they started to clean up the area. Kagome stood slowly on her legs as Inuyasha supported her. She smiled as he held on to her she felt better now that she had eaten and slowly walked over to where her clothes where she took them now that they were almost dried and started to head towards the woods to change with Jinx right behind her. Inuyasha saw what she was going to do and yelled, "Hey Kagome! You can keep the shirt yours is too ripped to wear and I don't want you getting sick." Kagome looked over her shoulder as he said this smiled and thanked him then she turned and headed into the woods. Inuyasha stared after the girl as she walked away from him, `boy she really does have nice legs, too bad she has to cover them up.' He thought as he started to think about those nice long legs being rapped around his body. He was brought out of his thoughts as Kagome slowly approached where he was sitting. He looked up at her, she was wearing his shirt and she had taken the ends of the shirt and tied a knot at the bottom around her belly to make the shirt shorter you could only see just a little bit of the skin where the shirt ended and her blue pants started.

He smiled at her and stood bring her closer to him as he whispered into her ear, "you ready to go?" giving her a gentle lick on her ear. She shivered not from being cold but from what he just did to her he had licked her ear and that sent a whole new wave of emotions through her body. She was like putty in his arms and he knew it. She smiled and said yes, he turned around and offered his back to her, she was a little confused at what he was trying to do so he explained, "don't worry just climb on my back and I will carry you back to where my pack is that way we can start heading towards the tribe. We can travel faster if I carry you we are a long way from where we stopped last night thanks to your friends."

He eyed both Jinx and Tsa-li as the wolves looked at Kagome with interest, `I bet she won't do it' said Tsa-li , `oh no she is going to do it because she loves excitement and adventure' replied Jinx, sure enough she climbed on Inuyasha's back and as soon as he felt that she was holding on tight he stood, he looked at the wolves and said "well we better get going you guys can follow me alright?" both wolves looked at him and nodded then took off after him as he raced through the forest with a very happy girl on his back. She loved the feel of the wind on her face as Inuyasha leaped into the air seaming like he was flying she held on tighter as she snuggled against his back enjoying the ride for as long as it would last. (Mike: *looks down at note on floor* Jinx: what? Mike: you wrote that didn't you? Jinx: *reads aloud* look at my smooch-a-rific butt. Mike: *sigh* Jinx: what I meant it as a compliment! Cindy: I thought it was a pretty good one.)

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Jinx: aw….so cute *big smile*

Mike: so you've got two mates now?

Jinx: I just have one on the side *big toothy smile*

Mike: uh huh? *walks away*

Jinx: grumpy butt

Cindy: you two are….*sigh*

It's a rare man who understands the value of a single perfect rose. (Jinx: aw…so cute)

Hi guys. Well I wasn't going to post any more chapters because of a review I received from NickelBackedHanyou. But then I received two more reviews from people that actually like the story. I thought it over and the majority rule. NickelBackedHanyou if you don't like the story then don't read it. The majority of the reviews I get say they like it and I will continue to post for them. As for you go to the bookstore and find a professional author to read that's what they get paid for. I don't get paid for writing these stories I get enjoyment from reading peoples comments on what they thought of it. Some give advice on how to improve others like it the way it is. I never claimed to be an author. I just like writing to entertain my friends and they were the ones who convinced me to post on this site. As long as someone likes my story then I will continue to post. As for the rest of you who don't like well don't read it. I'm pretty sure my friends Jinx and Mike would feel the same way I do.

I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to review this story. As long as you like it and tell me that you want to read more I will continue to post. Thanks again for all your support.

Cindy, Jinx, and Mike