InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Wolf and The Dog ❯ Chapter 24: Happy Endings and New Beginnings ( Chapter 24 )

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

A/N: My thanks to all of you people who have loved this story and was kind enough to put forth such lovely. It was only those reviews and the helpful suggestion of my beta that this story which was originally planned to be just a 8 chapter one turned into a 24 (triple the size WOW!) chapter one. Thanks you so so so much *bows* I couldn't have done it without you people.

My special thanks to my beta Linda, Thanks for giving me the kicks when I needed them. Lol *hugs*

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Chapter 24: Happy Endings and New Beginnings

A single figure stood in front of a boulder outside the wolves' den watching the sun set over the horizon, a small yet satisfied smile plastered on his soft lips, his silver mane swaying in the gentle evening breeze. He took a deep breath, smelling the peaceful air, the scent of the forest as his mind drifted over the day's events…

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The clan had much to celebrate as Kouga, Inuyasha, the pups along with Miroku, Rin and a very disgruntled Sesshomaru were seen returning to the caves. Though, without the shards in his legs, Kouga was not as swift as he used to be, he had declined all help from the western lord to use Ah-Un to fly them home. He had proudly stated that he and his mate were perfectly capable of making their way home on foot even if it took them the whole day. This was, until Inuyasha sighed and grabbed by him by his waist, a cloud forming beneath their feet and took off into the sky, after placing a quick request to his brother to give the monk a ride on Ah-Un. Flying was one of the many powers he had acquired now that he was a full demon and he was not shy to make use of them. Kouga decided that this was a good thing, because now, they would reach home faster, but that didn't mean he had to like it. So away went the couple towards their destination, all the while bickering among themselves.

Sesshomaru smirked at the couple before frowning at the monk who stood close to Ah-Un, glancing at him nervously and giving him a sheepish grin. Sesshomaru had decided to fly himself to the caves, but in his current condition he knew he would collapse before he even made it to half of the way. So he turned to the monk, giving him a silent death glare and poison hissed lightly in his claws, warning the houshi against the consequences, if his hands ever wandered again, before he motioned him to get up on Ah-Un and soon joined him on the beast's back. Ah-Un was more than happy to assist his master as he grunted in happiness before taking off into the sky.

Though most of the wolves of the clan were bruised and battered from the ordeals of last night, however these injuries did not dampen their spirits as they all stood near the entrance to greet the group with loud cheers and howls of victory. Yuuka, who had been worried, was so happy when she saw them that she nearly tackled Inuyasha to the ground as soon as they entered the cave, waking up Ryu in the process, who squeaked and squealed at being woken up. Her eyes widened as she saw and smelt Inuyasha's changed form and attacked the inu-youkai with question after question. However, Kouga came to his rescue as he pulled his mate out of Yuuka's grasp. Inuyasha glared at the she-wolf as he rocked the small sniffling pup in his arms back to sleep. Hikari, surprisingly slept through the whole event slightly tossing and turning in Kouga's grasp, all while sucking on her thumb. The transformation not only awed Yuuka but the others as well, but after seeing the things Inuyasha had gone through they were mildly curious but not too much affected by the change. On the contrary they welcomed it.

Kagome who had suffered a slight head injury from Kagura's attack didn't let it hold her back as she ran to welcome her friend with a hug. Inuyasha smiled as the young miko expressed her concern for him, asking him if he was okay, to which he simply nodded, bouncing Ryu in his arm. He even earned a big hug from Sango, whose eyes, he noticed, seemed to glow with a light he had never seen before.

Though Inuyasha had many questions; but at the moment he wanted nothing more than to rest and wash off the dirt and grime and, more importantly Naraku's essence off his body. Even the pups needed rest, and Yuuka's poking and prodding was getting on his nerves. He gave a low growl, wanting the she-wolf to back off however she did not notice it as she continued to put questions to Inuyasha while pulling his lips open to check his now longer fangs.

Kouga sensed his mate's irritation and decided to step up before anyone actually got hurt.

“All right, question and answer can wait for later. My mate and my children are tired and we need to rest now,” with that he caught hold of Inuyasha's free wrist and pushed the crowd and a hyper Yuuka to make his way towards his chambers.

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“Thanks Kouga,” Inuyasha sighed, relieved as they reached their room. “She was driving me nuts.”

“Don't mention it puppy. I knew it when I heard you began growling,” Kouga smiled as Inuyasha blushed from the comment. He handed over Hikari to Inuyasha, who quickly undressed them and then brought a bowl of hot water from the washing room to clean them. The pups shifted slightly, trying to move away from the wet cloth as Inuyasha cleaned them thoroughly, before redressing and tucking them in their crib, smiling as they cuddled against each other in their sleep.

Kouga meanwhile, undressed himself, dropping them near the pool, before wading into it. He sighed as he sat himself against a boulder in the warm water, soothing his tensed muscles. Though he did not acquire any serious injury in the battle, and what minor wounds he had, were already healed, he couldn't help but shudder as he thought back to the moment when Inuyasha nearly died. `I would have lost him last night. Kami, what would I have done without him?'

“Enjoying yourself without me?” The question jarred him out of his thoughts as he looked up to see Inuyasha strip himself, throwing the robe near Kouga's used clothes before he slid in the pool and waded towards Kouga. The wolf prince extended his hand to his mate, who gladly took it, sitting himself in front of the wolf prince with a contented sigh. As he began to wash himself Kouga stopped him. “Let me do it koishii.” Inuyasha only smiled when he felt Kouga's fingers dance across his smooth skin, thoroughly cleansing the filth off his body.

Kouga smiled as Inuyasha began purring, whilst he washed his hair. The inu-youkai could not bite back a moan as he felt strong fingers gently massage his scalp, before moving to his back, kneading the tightly knotted muscles.

“Ahhhhh, Kouga you're so good.” Inuyasha sighed, as Kouga soothed the worst of the knots in his back.

“I know puppy.” Kouga smiled gently, pulling Inuyasha's back against his chest. “But this is just the beginning, there's more to come…” He whispered, in a seductive tone, into his furry ear before giving it a small lick. He dipped his head, slowly licking away the water droplets off the pale shoulder before placing small kisses on them. He then moved to where the mating mark lay, sucking and licking on the twin punctures, as his fingers slid across his mate's chest, just below the water surface, to find and play with the pink nipples, turning them pebble-hard with his ministrations.

“Uhhh.” Inuyasha groaned, his body shuddering under the wolf's tender touches, as a tendril of hot desire spread through his veins, settling in his stomach. His head fell back against the strong shoulder as his member slowly began to come to life. He moved his hands over the wolf's, only to have them set on the pool floor by Kouga as he continued his teasing.

“Mmm… you taste good puppy, all fresh and clean.” Kouga moaned against his skin, as he moved up the inu's smooth neck, placing small open mouthed kisses along the way, while his clawed fingers traveled lower to caress the muscles of the inu's abdomen making them quiver under his touches.

Inuyasha giggled, when Kouga found a rather ticklish area in his lower abdomen, which soon turned into a sharp gasp, followed by a load moan, as Kouga glided his tongue along his jaw to the area where human ears were, before gently biting and sucking, and his fingers moving to the area where Inuyasha's fully erect demonhood stood, in rapt attention, to stroke it in a gentle motion.

“Kouga…ahh…Faster.” Inuyasha writhed against the wolf's body, his eyes closed as he panted out his plea. “Kouga…onegai…”

“Shhhh…Not yet love…” Kouga sped up a bit, using the warm water as an additional caress; it swished and swirled across the sensitive skin, however it was not enough to give the inu release. With his other hand he gently kneaded his inner thigh before moving to cup his balls, gently massaging them, all the while his lips working on the other side of the inu-youkai's shoulder and neck, giving it the same attention.

Inuyasha growled in frustration as he tried to move his hand to speed up the process, only to have it removed by Kouga's hand, as he continued his relentless rhythm of torturing Inuyasha. He bit on a sensitive spot on Inuyasha's neck, causing his breath to hitch, as he began struggling weakly against the wolf prince.

“Damn you Kouga.” Inuyasha cursed, as he tried to thrust his hips upwards, to create more friction.

However, the wolf prince only chuckled inwardly as he moved his hand along with the doggie's motion, not allowing Inuyasha to have the pleasure of release.

“Kouga PLEASE!” Inuyasha whimpered loudly, his eyes beginning to water as his claws dragged against the earthen floor of the pool. He was so near, Kouga was driving him to the point of madness, he couldn't take it anymore.

Smelling the salt in the air, Kouga realized that he had taken his puppy too far and decided to allow him the release he was craving so badly. He quickened his strokes, his hand moving up and down urgently, while rolling his balls within his other hand.

Inuyasha's body drew taut, and he gave a muffled cry as release flooded him. He sagged against Kouga's chest, panting heavily, as drops of sweat trickled down his temples. Kouga moved to lick his face lovingly as he lay there trying to calm his breathing and his heart, which was threatening to tear open from his chest, given the chance, all the while feeling Kouga's now hardened length pressed against the small of his back.

Slowly, as he regained his composure, Inuyasha lifted himself up off the floor and turned to straddle the wolf's lap with a mischievous grin on his lips. “It's my turn wolf boy…you're gonna pay now.” He put his arms around the wolf's neck, pulling him close to his body as he lowered is mouth onto the ookami's mouth, his tongue licking the soft lips that readily parted to allow his access. Inuyasha let his tongue slide into the warm and wet orifice, joining Kouga's in a battle of dominance, which he soon won. Kouga gave into the kiss, allowing Inuyasha to hungrily devour his mouth, relishing all the puppy had to offer as he groaned from its intensity.

“Ahhh…” Kouga broke the kiss, his arms coming to encircle around the inu's waist as Inuyasha began to move his body against Kouga's, the water sloshing around them, groaning in sheer ecstasy, with his head falling back on the boulder against which he was seated.

Inuyasha smile devilishly as he took the opportunity to dive forward, running his tongue over the smooth surface of the exposed flesh of the ookami's throat, before sucking on it gently, turning it red.

Kouga gasped as Inuyasha bit lightly into a sensitive area, before moving on to nibble at his jaw line, making shivers run down his spine. “P-puppy…more.”

“Mmmm.” Inuyasha continued his `attack' while finding himself getting erect once more. The heat of the pool, and the upcoming anticipations were driving him crazy. He continued to grind his semi-erect member against Kouga's painfully erect one, both moaning from the pleasure that shot through their bodies.

Kouga was now panting heavily, his upper body covered in a sheen of sweat and moisture. His breath hitched again as he felt Inuyasha lower his head, trailing kisses down his chest, before taking one tender nub into his mouth, encircling the nipple with his wet appendage, then sucking on it gently. “Inuyasha please,” he begged, as Inuyasha moved to pay homage to his neglected twin, giving it the same attention, his furry ears tickling the ookami's chest.

“Please what, Kouga?” Inuyasha asked, as his hands left his mate's neck to run claws gently over his side. Kouga's body shuddered involuntarily, as Inuyasha dragged his lips across his abs, up his chest, his lips settling on his mating mark, sucking on them gently, making him writhe under the inu-youkai.

“I…Inu…Inuyasha…I…I want you… please…” Kouga panted, as Inuyasha's tongue left his shoulder to trace the contours of his ear, before delving it into it. “INUYASHA ONEGAI KOI. I …need you so much.” The wolf cried out, tears forming in his eyes from the onslaught of Inuyasha's tongue.

He felt Inuyasha smile against his ear, before whispering the words, “I am yours koishii, always….” Inuyasha lifted himself up from the wolf's embrace, and then lowered himself onto Kouga's throbbing cock, biting his lips to prevent the cries of pain and pleasure from escaping. They had to keep in mind the pups sleeping in the next room.

Kouga hissed in sensual gratification as his member was engulfed by the hot and tight cavern. `Kami…he always makes me feel so good.' He opened his eyes to gaze at his puppy, and leaned forward to capture his lips in a passionate kiss, as his hands massaged the inu's lower back, trying to ease the pain. He knew it always hurt, no matter how many time they did it, and waited till Inuyasha had adjusted to his intrusion.

Finally, after a few moments, Inuyasha broke the kiss as he began to move slowly, his arms holding Kouga's for support.

“Oh…Kami.” Kouga moved his hips up in tune with Inuyasha's thrusts, driving his cock deeper and deeper to hit the inu's sweet spot. Inuyasha mewled repeatedly, arching his body as Kouga hit his prostate on each thrust. Kouga felt his climax drawing near, and sped up, clasping Inuyasha's lean body with strong arms making him whimper and moan against his shoulder.

“Ahhh…f-faster… more…uhhh.” Inuyasha panted, through his parted lips, begging for more, his body shuttering as Kouga slammed his cock in and out recklessly… he was so close… “Harder, Kouga…TAKE ME!” He shouted, as his head rolled back, his body hanging limply and helplessly in the ookami's arms, his face twisting in sheer pleasure as release hit him, together with Kouga.

Their bodies stiffened, as climax hit them together, with Kouga shooting his load in Inuyasha and Inuyasha spilling his seed in the hot water. They lay there for a few minutes locked in each other's embrace, joined as one, as they tried to catch their fleeting breaths.

As their breathing returned to normal, Inuyasha moved to pull himself off Kouga, both grunting from the process. They slowly washed each other before Kouga pulled his puppy on his lap once more, smiling lazily as he raked his fingers through the silver mane. Inuyasha snuggled close to his mate.

“Time to get up puppy, before we turn into raisins,” he tried to get up, only to find the inu tighten his hold on him. “Mmm…too sleepy…carry me?” Inuyasha looked up sleepily, with a cute smile on his face, making Kouga laugh out loud as he got out of the pool carrying his doggy in his arms.

Soon the couple was cuddled in their bed, after checking on their puppies, as they drifted off to sleep in each other's arms, their dreams filled with promises of a peaceful future.

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“Inuyasha? What are doing here, koi?” The voice of his mate brought Inuyasha out of his thoughts, a pink blush covering his cheeks. Inuyasha had been up before the wolf prince. After checking on his pups and finding them still asleep, he had slowly crept to the boulder, avoiding Yuuka's eye to spend some time by himself.

Inuyasha smiled at Kouga as he came to stand beside him, snaking his arms around his waist to pull him close. “It's so peaceful, the air no longer reeks of evil.” Inuyasha said, as he moved his head to lie on the ookami's shoulder, feeling the warmth of his body seep into his. “After so many years of wars and betrayal, Naraku is finally defeated, but….” He struggled with his words. He had undergone many changes within these few months, changes he never even knew could happen, from a grumpy insecure single hanyou to be the mate of his `most hated enemy', from a loner, to the `mother of two wonderful pups, from male to female and now… from half demon to full demon. He didn't know what to think of the last change, why Kami-sama had decided to look up on his fate so soon. He had so many questions that needed answers. He was confused.

“What is it love?” Kouga urged his mate gently to speak out, as he could see the various emotions playing on the inu's face.

“I need answers Kouga, answers to why I was included in Naraku's destruction, when there was no such mention in the prophecy, why did I turn into a full demon, how could I purify and join the shards when I am not a miko?…”

“My, my, that's a lot of questions, but that's what we are here for.” Kouga answered, as he gently patted his puppy's hips.

“Huh? What do you mean?” Inuyasha questioned.

Kouga merely laughed before he leaned down to cover the inu's mouth with his own, into a passionate kiss. He finally broke the kiss to stare at the ethereal beauty in his arms. “Everyone is waiting for us at Yuuka's room.” He smiled once more at his mate's confusion. “Come love, it's time to get you some answers,” before Inuyasha could say anything more, Kouga pulled the doggy along with him as they made their way to the elder's chamber.

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>>>>Yuuka and Yamato's Chamber<<<<<

A loud thud was heard, and Yamato landed in heap, in a corner of the room, after hitting the stone wall, quite unconscious, while Kagome and Sango clutched each other, shaking visibly as they looked up in horror at the enraged she-wolf who was growling dangerously in her throat, a dark aura surrounding her form. Miroku was too stunned to move as he backed away against the opposite wall, gulping nervously while Sesshomaru plainly smirked at the elder. The little ones, mainly Shippo, Rin and Kohaku were a little bit stunned, while Inuyasha's pups remained quite unaffected by the event as they pulled their friends to play once more. Yamato had arrived a few minutes ago, and had learnt from the other elders what had happened. Being his usual grouchy and hot-headed self he had burst into their room where Yuuka sat with Kagome, Sango, Miroku, Kouga and Sesshomaru, who was dragged in by Rin, discussing the events of the day before. He instantly attacked his mate, asking for an explanation as to why he was not informed of the attack. Kouga had come forward to defend his mother, only to be pushed back physically and told to stay out of it. Yuuka, seeing the situation get worse, had asked Kouga to get Inuyasha while she solved the matter. She tried very hard to keep her cool, trying to explain the whole thing, but Yamato kept on blaming her, calling her a useless bitch and uttering vile epithets she had never heard of. The other occupants of the room could feel the oncoming storm, started to back away. Yamato was screaming his head off when he suddenly found himself fiercely punched in the stomach and then picked up by a growling Yuuka and thrown against the wall, where he hit his head and was finally knocked out.

“That's what you get for calling me a useless bitch, fucking flea bag, humph.” Yuuka cursed, as she brushed off her hands and moved to sit, pouring herself over the books as if nothing had happened.

“My she is strong…” Sango said, as she stared at the she-wolf. “Oh sorry,” she stumbled to get away from Kagome, realizing she was holding onto her tightly, a slight blush crossing her cheeks. “It's…it's okay.” Kagome stuttered, as she too blushed. “Ummm… Sango, I…I have been meaning to ask you something for a long time.”

“What… what is it?” Sango asked.

“W-well…I…I mean…I…umm…w-would you…” Kagome struggled with her feelings.

“What is Kagome?” Sango questioned again, a concerned look crossing her face.

“Well, I…I wanted... Sango would you come with me to my time?” Kagome blurted out, not quite the words she was meant to say. `Drats!'

“Well... I can, I guess… if I can go through the well… that is.” Sango smiled nervously at her.

“Yeah, I think you can, and you can bring Kohaku with you too,” she added.

“All right.” Sango smiled, as she watched her brother play with the other children. She was so worried when the shard had disappeared from his back, leaving him unconscious. She had thought he was going to die. However, Kohaku proved her fears wrong when he opened his eyes in the crack of the dawn, quite well, however he didn't remember anything about their fight in Naraku's castle or anything regarding the time spent with Naraku. Sango had thanked the gods for his lost memories, and decided not to mention anything about it.

Meanwhile, Miroku stood in his corner watching the western lord study the books and scrolls quite intently. `What is happening to me?' He frowned. `Why can't I stop thinking about him? Damn It. I am supposed to be a ladies man, a lecher, since when did I start liking men?' He took another look at the heavenly, yet dangerous beauty in front of him. `Since when did I start to develop feelings for this stuck-up bastard?'

He shook his head, staring at his right palm where is wind tunnel had been. It had disappeared the moment Naraku was obliterated from the face of the earth, and now he was free…free of the vile curse. He no longer wore the beads, however he kept the ring as a reminder of his days with the wind tunnel, anticipating death in every step, his hardship and sorrows, which he hid under the cover of lechery and happy-go-lucky attitude. `I should be settling down with a nice woman and having a family. Not drool on a taiyoukai who can slice me like a cabbage whenever he wants to. Darn it. But, now that the wind tunnel is gone, I no longer need to ask each and every woman I meet to bear my child. I can live my life as I want to.'

While Miroku was trying to decide what to do with his life, the Western lord himself, was struggling with the feelings he was beginning to develop about the houshi. He watched the monk staring at him from the corner of his eye. `How dare he stare at me like I am a piece of juicy meat?' He snorted suddenly, making the monk flinch involuntarily. The monk though, had been the cause of his vexation in the beginning, was starting to strike him as quite an interesting character. The human seemed to live under a mask, hiding his pain from the world as he continued to fight something as strong and evil as Naraku. Though he considered humans as weak and helpless, he had to admit that the monk had great strength. `Why am I thinking about him?' He asked himself, as he turned the page of the book he was holding, not really reading it. He tried to focus on the book, but his thoughts kept drifting to the enticing figure standing against the wall deep in thought. He was beginning to understand why his father had fallen for a human woman. The loud, boisterous, annoying, fragile, caring, warm… with Rin in his life he had learnt about emotions, he thought he never had, and now this monk was generating an emotion he feared the most, an emotion he tried not to acknowledge for so long…love…love that makes one weak, go crazy, and do the weirdest things. This Sesshomaru was falling in love with the most lecherous monk in their era. `Perhaps I am becoming a fool like my brother…'

Before the taiyoukai had any chance to assess himself, the door to the room flew opened and Inuyasha and Kouga stepped into the room holding each other's hands. The quiet room immediately erupted into a flurry of questions, with his friends greeting him and with Yuuka, as usual, clinging to him as she started her inspection again; everyone except Sesshomaru, who only watched them from his position. Inuyasha growled irritably, pushing away the female, when he felt a tug on his hakama and looked down to find Ryu and Hikari smiling up at him, with their hands outstretched expectantly, wanting to be picked up. He smiled as he lifted them, one in each arm, and they encircled their small arms around his neck, hugging him closely.

“So ya two are finally up?” Inuyasha asked.

“Yeah.” Ryu answered, a smile lighting up his azure orbs, his tail still doing a happy dance. “Papa bring Ryu an' Hika'i here,” he smiled, as Kouga reached to ruffle his hair.

“Mama and papa play?” Hikari asked, as she tried to get herself comfortable in her `mother's arms'.

“Maybe later,” Inuyasha answered, as he licked her face, loving making her giggle. “Why don't you two play with Shippo, Rin and…. Kohaku?” He was quite surprised to see Sango's brother standing beside Rin, with a small blush on his cheeks.

“Yes, he was returned to us last night.” Sango answered, wishing that Inuyasha didn't ask anymore questions in front of Kohaku, fortunately he didn't.

Inuyasha set the pups down as he placed a kiss on their cheeks, which was immediately returned. He smiled as he place a playful knock on Shippo, who was standing nearby, to get a “You're mean,” reply followed by a small smile.

“Why don't you two take your friends outside? Go terrorize Uncle Ginta and Uncle Hakkaku.” Kouga suggested. “It'll keep them from sleeping on their duties.”

“Hai,” they said in unison, nodding enthusiastically, before they went to take their friends outside. Kohaku's blush deepened as Rin took his hand and pulled him out by his wrist with them.

“Hey Yuuka-chan, what happened to him?” Kouga turned his head to Inuyasha's question, and followed his gaze to see Yamato laying on the ground unconscious, a painful lump on his head.

“Oh don't bother about him, he was just being annoying, so I gave him a little something to quiet him down.” Yuuka said, as she pulled the inu-youkai to sit on a chair beside her. Kouga followed the pair, trying to hide a snicker at his uncle's condition. `Serves him right, old fool.'

The group took their previous positions, with Kagome and Sango seated next to each other, while Miroku leaned against the wall, stealing occasional glances at the western lord. They all had heard Kouga and Miroku's version of what had occurred the previous day and were eagerly waiting for this moment.

“I presume you have some questions that need answers Inuyasha?” Yuuka asked.

“Yeah.” Inuyasha nodded slightly.

“What is it that you want to know honey?” She pried.

“Ummm… first I would like to know when and how my pups transformed?” He asked.

“Hmmm… when Kagura attacked the wolf tribe last night and threatened our lives, Ryu and Hikari both transformed into true forms. But, I think the true reason behind it was they felt you were in danger, and this might have triggered their change.” Yuuka explained. “And this is just the beginning dear, their powers are not yet to matured. What you saw was just a fragment of their powers. Remember, they both have inu and ookami blood in them. By the time they reach their maturity they are going to be extremely strong.”

“Wow! They are going to be quite a handful then? Once they grow up they are going to give you quite a hard time huh?” Kagome teased.

“I am quite proud of them. They will grow up to be great leaders. Me and my mate would ensure that.” Kouga said mildly irritated at Kagome's teasing.

“Yeah, by getting with them or helping them with their mischief.” Inuyasha glared at the wolf prince, who `humph'ed.

Miroku, Kagome and Sango snickered, even Sesshomaru looked amused at their harmless bickerings.

“All right kid, what else do you wanna know?” Yuuka questioned, trying to bring their attention to the discussion.

“Yuuka-chan, when the jewel shards fused to form the complete Shikon, I felt them getting purified in my own hands. I am no miko, how was that possible? And did the jewel fuse with the Tetsusaiga? Damn, I don't even know why was I involved in Naraku's destruction, there was no such mention of it in the prophecies?” Inuyasha looked up expectantly at the she wolf, who nodded thoughtfully, listening to his questions.

“This is quite tough dear I'll have to….” But before she could finish the taiyoukai who had been listening to them, silently spoke up.

“Perhaps I could answer a question one or two?” All heads whipped to his direction, as he closed the book and laid it on his lap, before looking up at his half brother.

“Then please enlighten us lord Sesshomaru.” Yuuka urged.

“Well…Inuyasha could purify the jewel shards, simply, because he had the blood of a miko running through his veins.” He offered.

Everyone gasped before turning to stare at the smaller inu. Sesshomaru couldn't help but smirk at his brother's expression. Inuyasha was in total shock, with his mouth hanging open and his eyes bugged out.

“M-miko blood? But how?” Inuyasha stuttered.

“Your mother, she belonged to the family of a powerful priestess, one known by the name Midoriko, one who formed the jewel in the first place. How do think your mother and our father met, brother? She was trying to vanquish him, however fate had something else in mind. They fell in love before they could kill each other, and mated. Father would never take a weak human as his mate, your mother was quite powerful herself.” He shrugged.

Inuyasha didn't know what to say. He was too stunned, first of all, from the revelation about his heritage, and secondly of Sesshomaru speaking highly of his mother.

“So that is why…” Yuuka mused.

“But that doesn't explain why the pups couldn't kill Naraku themselves. Why did Inuyasha have to be a part of it?” Miroku questioned.

“I think I can explain that,” Yuuka said, “demonic powers or miko powers alone could not kill the vile creature. Midoriko though, a powerful priestess had no demonic strength within her, so she exhausted herself during her final battle, forcing her soul out. To defeat a demon as strong and as evil as Naraku, youki of great force is needed, which can only come from demon, along with the spiritual or purifying power of a priest or a priestess. Ryu and Hikari are born of union of two powerful races, thus they have youki of unnatural strength, however the amount of miko blood in their body is quite meager. This is why they needed you Inuyasha; you were their balance as they sent Naraku to hell. You were able to fuse the jewel with Tetsusaiga simply because your blood is a perfect balance of spiritual and demonic powers, thus creating a weapon of immense potency, a weapon of balance, that killed Naraku.” Yuuka concluded showing all her teeth for being finally being able to clear all his questions. “Wow! I am really good at this…” she added happily.

“Damn, I didn't I was that important.” Inuyasha said, an awed expression on his face.

“Yeah puppy, and all this while you considered yourself worthless.” Inuyasha opened his mouth to protest only to have everyone shut him down.

“Don't you deny it Inuyasha, we all saw you moping from time to time, calling yourself useless.” Miroku added with a smirk.

“I even saw you cry a couple of times during your human nights.” Sango added.

“And you went all grumpy and angry when Kouga called you `mutt' and Sesshomaru regarded you `half breed' remember? It always seemed to get you so bad.” Kagome laughed at the memory of Kouga and Inuyasha fighting like two loonies.

“Yep, and all this while you were the most important person around.” Kouga said, “at least in my life…”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever.” Inuyasha grumbled, shifting uncomfortably in his chair, making everyone snicker.

Kagome and Sango attacked Yuuka with more questions and chattering of their own, giggling occasionally among themselves, amidst their heated conversation. The western lord went back to study before taking a peak at the monk, to see him staring at him openly and hungrily. He growled lowly in his throat, picking up the book from is lap and hiding his face in it while Miroku chuckled softly, seeing the western lord `read' the book upside down.

Kouga smiled as he leaned forward to whisper in his puppy's ear. “Inuyasha, now that all your questions are answered, and the kids are out, how about you and I `play' some games of our own…hmm?” he said, giving the furry appendage a small lick.

Inuyasha blushed a deep crimson instantly. “Shut up, Kouga, can't you think of anything else other than sex, ya stupid wolf. ”

“Nope!” Kouga grinned. “With a sexy and totally irresistible puppy such as you, who can think of anything else?” He laughed, seeing his mate now resembled a ripe tomato. “And moreover, now there is no threat, I would like to extend my family…” Inuyasha raised his eyebrow questioningly. “….Say, have maybe 15-20 kids, or perhaps more.” Kouga added thoughtfully, scratching his chin.

“What?!!!” Inuyasha shouted startling the occupants of the room. “I ain't doing that again ever in my life, uh-uh, forget it Kouga, two's enough to drive me crazy, I don't want anymore!” Inuyasha stood up ready to bolt but the wolf prince caught him just in time by his writ hauling the struggling doggy over his shoulder.

“Let me down ya wimpy wolf! Let. Me. down” Inuyasha yelled banging his fist over Kouga back as he made his way out of the chamber leaving a couple of snickering people behind.

“I'll show you whose, wimpy puppy, struggle as you want but soon you be writhing under me in pleasure” Kouga said as he entered their chamber closing the door with his leg. He sat his mate in front of their bed who immediately tried to flee. Kouga laughed as he snatched the inu's wrist and brought his puppy's body close to his.

“Kouga, let me go” Inuyasha struggled…though a bit weakly.

“I have lost you twice, koishii. But now that I have you with me once more I am not letting you go anywhere else,” He said before capturing Inuyasha's lips in a toe curling kiss. He removed his hands from Inuyasha's wrist to encircle his waist. Soon Inuyasha joined both reveling in the taste of one another.

He finally broke the kiss and looked into the now panting youkai's orbs “I love you puppy.”

Inuyasha smiled as he leaned forward to place a soft kiss on the wolf's lips. “I love you too Kouga. More than anything else, I love you. You'll never loose me, I promise but….” His lips curled mischievously before he pushed the wolf with great force “… That doesn't mean I will comply with your wishes for a large litter, moron” he tried to make it to the door when Kouga jumped from behind and they struggled falling finally on the futon.

Kouga straddled the giggling inu and leaned down to whisper in his doggy ear. “Oh yes puppy, we are and we are staring right now…”

THE END….

A/N: Okay people. That's the last chappie for you…for now. Did you like it? Let me know please. Don't worry I will be around. I have come up with a new inuyasha-kouga story (I am really a sucker for them), which I'll post soon. till then…

Sayonara!

Inu-chan puppy

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