InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Hopes ❯ Chapter 23

Author notes: Okay guys here we go another chapter. However first I would like to thank Zetsuiiwho has left such a lovely review for me….

 

 

And also SILENCE and Mollie for an excellent job done. HUGZ!

 

 

Chapter 23

 

Kouga smiled as he felt the sun on his back. If the wolf prince liked anything about the mountains then it was the scent of spring heralding the ingress of gentle summer. The scent of newly blooming flowers, the almost inaudible sound of crickets, and the cool gentle breeze tickled his senses as if draping him in a warm blanket of calmness and serenity. Moreover, the war was finally over and he was returning to his mate.

 

Taking a deep breath to appreciate the freshness in the air, he glanced around to see a similar reaction from his fellow wolves. A friend was running alongside him also anxious to return to his loved one. Hurrying his footsteps, Kouga fell into pace with Katashi, who looked more than to eager to return to the castle. He grinned, mating season was just around the corner, and the poor general was having an even harder time without his mate. It was good to know his friend still loved his sister, it made him warm inside.

 

“Thinking about the white puppy, are we?” Katashi teased, shoving his friend a bit.

 

Kouga grunted, “No. Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of my family as a whole. Just glad we're all together.”

 

“Ooooohhh, I am touched. Prince Kouga is thinking about his family…. and our Ya-chan is definitely family, isn't he?” The general smirked.

 

“Oh, shut up! I hate that name.” Kouga growled.

 

“Why? I love it. After all, it is our dear Lady's favourite word these days.”

 

“Lady my foot! She is the reason I hate that name. Baka Obaa-sama.”

 

“Now! Now! Ko-chan, I thought you loved your family. And regardless of what else she is, Hotaru-sama is family.”

 

“Katashi! I warn you, stop using those names.” Katashi simply chuckled. “If you ask me, your `Lady' is simply a fat-assed, bitch extraordinaire who can't keep her hands off someone else's mate. Always eyeing my Inuyasha like he's some kind of fresh meat on display.”

 

Katashi smiled. “Oooooooh, the fiery protectiveness of Kouga the Great Wolfboy. Inuyasha must be so lucky, not to mention bored.” Kouga growled. “But really, Kouga, Hotaru-sama is not that bad. You just don't understand her.”

 

“Yeah, right. Like you do. Anyway, I can see the castle so I'm going to make a run for it. Catch me if you can, wolf general.” With that, Kouga let the tornadoes form at his feet as he rushed towards his destination, although not before intentionally spraying dirt on his unsuspecting friend. He had no wish to listen to Katashi's reasons; they always made him more angry. “Baka ookami!” he muttered under his breath as he left his companions behind. “Inuyasha, I'm coming!”

 

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Deciding he wasn't interested in engaging in the common chitchat the guards would likely partake in, Kouga simply jumped over them as he reached the large doors guarding the castle grounds. After all, they knew he was coming. The howling of the messenger wolf would have informed them of the pack's arrival so he had no need to wait for them to open the gates.

 

Ignoring both the calls for him to wait and the calls to report to the council, Kouga sped through the grounds sniffing the air trying to locate his puppy. Zigzagging down the long corridor, he frowned as he neared their chambers. Inuyasha was not there. “But he is usually in there by now. Where are you, puppy?”

 

Turning a corner, Kouga suddenly screeched to a stop as his jaw almost dropped to the ground. HIS mate and HIS grandmother were just emerging from her chamber. They were laughing together as she clung to HIS inu's arms like a LEECH! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

 

“…..Yeah, but I'm so small.” Inuyasha whined, never mindful of the demoness rubbing her cheek against his arms.

 

“But that's nothing to fret about, Ya-chan. It only gives you added agility.” Hotaru countered as they made their way down the corridor, the wolf demoness sensing the unseen intruder lurking behind them. Sniffing lightly, she caught the scent of jealousy traced with a heavy amount of irritation from her grandson.

 

“But…I feel so incompetent…”

 

“Oh hush, puppy. It'll be all right, soon you'll grow out of it. This is just the beginning and you're still so young. Not to mention, you're really not mature enough yet and you just started to get the hang of it.”

 

“But…”

 

“Oh, you'll get it soon enough. I'm pleased enough with your progress, so don't worry.”

 

“Okay then…” Inuyasha agreed uncertainly. “Thanks, Hotaru-sama.”

 

“Ah now, what have I told you to call me?”

 

“Ummm…thanks R- Ru-chan.” The scarlet blushing his cheeks only made the demoness laugh more.

 

“Ah, that's more like it.” She smiled, before placing a kiss on his cheek. The blushed deepened and Kouga growled.

 

The wolf prince frowned. What were they talking about? Damn. He hadn't been gone for more than a few weeks and now, poor Inuyasha was caught in the clutches of an overripe demoness. Clenching his fists, the young male growled. Did that witch think she could control his mate with that black magic of hers? No, not his mate.

 

Inuyasha was his and his alone. And Kouga was going to prove it to his mate.

 

“Oh Inuyasha, what is wrong with you?” Kouga whined, watching his mate laugh and joke with Hotaru as they walked further down the hall. With half a mind to follow, Kouga stepped forward from the shadows only to jump out of his skin when he felt a strong grip on his shoulder. Sighing, he turned to the one person he least wanted to face right now.

 

“What is the meaning of this, Kouga?” Mashiro roared, his face the usual mask of ire.

 

Kouga sighed again. “Father.”

 

“Didn't the guards inform you to report to the council at once!” the wolf lord growled.

 

“I …”

 

“As usual, you have chosen to ignore them, you insolent fool.”

 

“Father, Inuyasha…”

 

“Look you insufferable incompetent imbecile, you never had the slightest penchant to rule, yet you ignore a direct order by ME? WHO DO YOU THINK YOURSELF TO BE, KIT!?”

 

Kouga bristled at being called a kit, he had always hated that. He was a mated wolf demon for hell's sake. Why couldn't his father ever acknowledge him as an adult? However, rising up against his father's baiting did not seem like a good idea right now, for answering the wolf leader would only earn Kouga a few extra hours of lecture and he desperately needed to talk to Inuyasha. Mumbling a quick apology, he bowed respectfully and reluctantly made his way through the opposite corridor towards the council chamber.

 

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A good hour of war discussion and insult throwing left the wolf prince wiped out. His father had never been an easy wolf and these barbs were pushing Kouga to his patience's end. Somehow, however, he managed to avoid the acerbic words and, once given leave for the day, happily fled the chamber. The continuing absence of both his mother and sister didn't helping the matter any. Poor Katashi looked ready to just drop down and die. Kouga was thankful the females would be back tonight because he had a serious matter to discuss with them. Inuyasha. How his damned puppy had gone all mushy, mushy on grandma Hotaru was beyond him.

 

“Damn that wolf,” he cursed silently as he made his way towards his chambers.

 

He began to open the doors but paused when a familiar melody floated to his ears. Soft and beautiful, the singer's voice ensnared his senses. Slowly he moved towards the sound, fatigue long forgotten as he listened to the song.

 

Eyes widening, he stopped at his bedroom entrance. Silently, the young prince watched Inuyasha. His precious mate seemed completely absorbed writing on some parchment while absently humming the enchanting tune. With the song ended, Inuyasha's head shot up as he sniffed the air. Turning abruptly, his golden eyes lit up at the sight of his mate.

 

“Kouga!” With a happy squeal, the wolf demon found himself in the arms of an exuberant inu. Kisses raining on his face and neck told how much he was missed. None too soon his lips were captured in an intimate and passionate kiss. Kouga forgot all about his grandmother as he lifted his willing mate in his arms and carried him to the bed to be ravished.

 

 

A/N: little huh? Wonder what Inuyasha and Hotaru are talking about? *waggles eyebrows*