InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Old Switch-eroo ❯ Kouga of the Wolf Demon Tribe ( Chapter 4 )

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The Old Switcheroo

Chapter 4: Kouga of the Wolf Demon Tribe

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"Kouga?" The raven-haired miko said hearing Sesshoumaru. She turned and looked off into the distance. The whirlwind raced closer coming to a complete halt before her. The wolf grasped her hands and looked down into her chocolate hues.

"Sorry I've been away so long Kagome. Mutt face hasn't gotten you hurt has he?" The wold asked sparing a glare at Inuyasha. He was slightly surprised to see the hanyou just standing there, uncaring. On the other hand that guy 'Sesshoumaru' was looking pretty heated. Had he laid claim to Kagome as well?

Kagome smiled, shifting nervously. Why hadn't Inuyasha butted in yet? "Uh no, Inuyasha takes good care of me..." She said meekly.

Sesshoumaru growled. He knew 'Inuyasha' wasn't going to say anything about this. The taiyoukai looked away, trying to stop himself from doing anything rash. Who does that wolf think he is? Barging in and touching his Kagome? "Get your filthy hands off of her!" He yelled, his little control snapping as he reached out and took hold of Kouga's shoulder. Sesshouamru jerked him backwards.

Kagome's eyes widened in surprise. "Sesshoumaru?" She murmured looking back at Inuyasha. He still stood there uncaring, but she was sure there was a glint of annoyance in his golden hues.

"What's going on?" Shippou asked hopping up on Miroku's shoulder.

"Not sure actually. Inuyasha is just standing there and Sesshoumaru is fighting Kouga."

Sango sighed. "I'm pretty sure Sesshoumaru harbors no feelings for Kagome, so why is he doing this? And why doesn't Inuyasha care?" Everyone just shrugged and shook their heads. Nothing had been right lately. Nothing since that battle! Surely that had something to do with this. There was that strange purple smoke.

"What the hell!" Kouga growled spinning around to face Sesshoumaru, the surprise showing clearly on his face.

"Don't touch her." Sesshoumaru growled.

"Kagome's my woman and no mutt face is going to change that!"

"Bastard!" The demon lord yelled clenching a fist and sending it at the wolf who dodged, spinning around and sending a kick at Sesshoumaru who dodged as well.

'I have to hand it to Sesshoumaru he is pretty fast...' The real Inuyasha thought. 'Even if he is a cold-hearted bastard who needs a sword through his gut.'

Jaken's eyes bulged. "Milord! What are you doing!?" He squeaked, only to be ignored. Why was his lord fighting for a Inuyasha's mortal wench?

Miroku scooted a bit closer to the hanyou. "Eh Inuyasha? Kouga and Kagome are together... doesn't that unnerve you?" The houshi stepped back a bit when Inuyasha sent him a cold glare.

"She is not my mate. I have no claim to her." Inuyasha snapped turning back to watch as his little brother made a mockery in his body.

"Oh! Well. I guess this means you've chosen Lady Kikyou..." Miroku said in dismay. Inuyasha quirked a brow.

"Kikyou?" He said, the slightest hint of a question in his voice. Something smacked him over the head. The hanyou growled, turning around to meet the eyes of the taijiya.

"How dare you... you... you bastard!" She screamed clenching her fists. "How can you do this to Kagome?! Leading her on for almost a year now and then going off to chose that dead wench! You'll break her heart!" Sango continued to scream, sending glares that made even the real Sesshoumaru's blood run cold.

Kagome watched the fighting men in despair. She couldn't just 'sit' one of them to stop the fight. And why was Sesshoumaru doing this? She turned around hearing Sango's yells. Her breath caught in her throat. "He's going with Kikyou..." She murmured tears welling up in her eyes. "That must be why... he's been so indifferent to me lately." The miko walked up to him slowly, Sango stepped out of the way to alow her through.

"Inuyasha..." she said softly and then turned and stormed off.

"Kagome wait!" Sango yelled.

"Stay here Sango. I want some time alone." A little hurt the demon slayer turned back to glare at Inuyasha.

Sesshoumaru managed to kick Kouga in the gut, sending him staggering back before attacking. His fist made contact with the demon lord's jaw snapping his head back. Inuyasha narrowed his eyes, his head still stinging from where the demon slayer had struck him, but he only ignored her. 'Inuyasha is fighting too brainlessly the incompetent fool...' The real Sesshoumaru thought. He hardly ever even used his feet in a battle...

The hanyou watched the two youkai battle for a few moments longer. With an annoyed growl he stepped forward, right inbetween both and placed his hands on either of their chests. With a bit of difficulty he refused to let show on his face, Inuyasha pushed them both backwards. "Wolf." He said adressing Kouga in a cold fashion. "Leave." Kouga started to protest, but Inuyasha's hand fell to Tetsusaiga.

"Whatever, but I'll be back for my Kagome!" He yelled taking off. Sesshoumaru growled.

"What the hell was that for?" He demanded. Inuyasha turned his gaze to Sesshoumaru.

"To stop you from damaging my body any more then you already have half breed." Inuaysha said coolly, not fond of the fact he was now looking up at his little brother instead of down at him. "Your wench took off."

"Kagome?" He said forgetting the 'half breed' crack. Without another word he took off, following her scent. Inuyasha raised a brow.

'Wonder how the miko will like me coming for her instead of Inuyasha. There will be a mess to straighten out after I find and kill that wench.'

Sesshou-chan! You don't want to kill me remember?

'This Sesshoumaru will do as he pleases.'

You didn't used to be this way. What happened to the laughing little boy who liked to throw rocks at the gaurds and then hide before he was spotted?

'Who are you?' The real Sesshouamru demanded gritting his teeth.

Not important. What is important is that you get your act together. The humans are not stupid. They've already realized the change in yours and Inuyasha's behavior started after my mist appeared.

'This Sesshoumaru refuses to act like that lowly half breed.'

Now Sesshou-chan. You are the 'half breed' now...

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Sesshoumaru stopped, watching Kagome from the cover of a tree for a moment. He could see her tears, and smell their salt. Why was she crying? What happened why he had been fighting Kouga? Forgetting he was in his brother's body, the real Inuyasha leapt easily down from the tree startling the miko. Her eyes widened in surprise. "What do you want Sesshoumaru?" She said nervously.

He cursed. He wanted to comfort her, but how could he like this? He sure as heck wasn't going to tell her what had happened... even if it made his heart tighten to see her this way. 'Ok... talk like Sesshoumaru.' He struggled to put up an emotionless facade.

"What troubles you human?"

'Damn... that was nothing like it should have been.'

"Uh... nothing." She said looking away. Why wouldn't he just leave?

"Then I'll just sit here until you tell me." Sesshoumaru said and relaxed against a tree. Kagome blinked in surprise as an akward heavy silence fell over them. After a long time Kagome cleared her throat.

"Inyasha decided to go with Kikyou..." She said softly. The words hurt more when said out loud. Sesshoumaru's eyes widened for a moment and then softened.

'Sesshoumaru what have you done?!' The real Inuyasha thought in despair.

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Short chapter. Hope you liked it. If it was confusing I'm very sorry. Now... review!

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