InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Taming of the Wolf ❯ Ibashou ( Chapter 19 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Ah, here it is, the conclusion of Taming of the Wolf. Last chapter. After this there will be one more update, and that will be the list of thanks to all who helped me out in this wonderful fanfic.

I couldn't make it last 20 chapters, there's just not enough material to work with. Well, enjoy the conclusion. In the meantime, you can always read one of my other fanfics, none are really about Kouga, but I do have one that will have Kouga in it.

Taming of the Wolf

Chapter 19: Ibashou

(Translation: Home )

Achika leaned into Kouga's chest. She had been wondering if his promise was true or not. but she decided not to question him further. After all, love was supposed to be about trust, faithfulness, and unbinding love.

“I'd never hurt you on purpose, Achika.” Kouga rested his head on Achika's shoulder.

“Well, you did come after me, even though I was angry with you..” Achika trailed, she decided not to dwell over the subject.

“ You are my mate, Achika. No one can change that, not Kagome or Inuyasha...Not anyone.”

“I have been so blind all of these years. I guess everyone has been misleading me.” Achika's glance went to the ground.

“What do you mean?” Kouga asked.

“Every time I'd think I was going in the right direction, someone would steer me wrong. No matter what, I'd keep trying, but I guess, sometimes, fate would just have it's way. I'm sorry I ripped off your head for lying to me. You just wanted me to be happy after all. Why was I so blind that I could not see it myself? During a new moon, I would transform into a human, and yet.....No one looked at me any different.”

“Ummm....” Kouga looked a tad bit surprised, then he spoke. “I told them not to stare...”

“Did I just say i wanted to be treated differently?” Achika seemed to ask herself.

“Do you? “ Kouga asked, moving his head into her sight.

“I guess I don't. I just wanted to know the truth.”

It was Kouga's turn to look down. He felt guilty about not telling her. The repercussion of his actions was greater then he had expected.

“Achika...” He said softly. “Do you know why I came after you? Other then the simple fact that we're old friends...”

“Why?” She asked.

“I was afraid that you might have ran off to the nesting grounds of the Gokurakuchou. If you died, I could never forgive myself...Too many members of my pack have fallen victim to them and Naraku...Now Kagura uses my men as puppets for her Dance of the Dead...”

“A lot has changed since I left..” Achika told him.

“Yes...You give me reasons to go on. Sometimes, I think that my predicament is hopeless, though I don't show it outright. I don't want my tribe to think I'm weak.” Kouga's expression remained serious.

“Sorry for causing you so much stress.” Achika fiddled with her hair.

“It's not you..” Kouga retorted.

“I've not been the best friend, or mate for that matter. I hope you'll forgive me and give me another chance..”

“I'll give you a thousand chances. You know that. You don't even have to ask.” Kouga told her.

“I could help you defeat Naraku. Get revenge on all the wrong he has committed. Just say the word, and I shall be there.” Achika looked at her mate.

Kouga was silent. He didn't want Achika to go head to head with Naraku. He was dangerous and he wasn't too sure about his own fate, much less hers.

“No, you can't.”

“Naze?”

“I can't risk you dieing. I would like you to stay here, however, and if I don't return, then you shall care for my tribe. I'd like nothing more, then if you did that.” Kouga smiled.

“I understand.” Achika agreed, she would fulfill his vow. His last dieing wish.

“We must care for our family.” Kouga put a hand on Achika's stomach.

“Our...Family?” She asked, blushing slightly.

Kouga had proven his love. He did so by impregnating her, and allowing her to bear his child. A symbol of the love that the two of them had shared. Kouga told her that. Achika looked into Kouga's eyes, they seemed to sparkle and glimmer with the love he felt. She returned his look with a kiss.

“Kouga...sama...”

Kouga wrapped his arms around her. He was happy that he had finally got Achika to care for him in return, without the suspicion that Kagome would be standing in the way.

They stood there, in embrace, thinking of the happy life they would share. They thought of the family they would have together. Achika was truly part of the Yorozoku pack, now more then ever.

She lived with the reminder of Kouga's love. A little child that showed her the light. She was no longer looked upon for being a hanyou Kouga's love showed her that.

It was the beginning of a warm relationship, filled with love, truth and complete understanding.

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Well, it's been fun, but now we're a completed story. I may write a sequel, but not in the immediate future. I have 8 other fics to work on. You might want to read the other Inuyasha fic I have Raiden no Aior My Inu/Kag romance/comedy Hidden Affections. Thanks for all who reviewed and helped me out with this project. The credits page will be up soon.

I'm going to do another Kouga fic a little later, though he won't be entered until later. Until then, thanks for reading and have a great day!

~Miroku Houshi-chan~

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