Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ First Love ❯ Chapter 18

I want to go to your side, even if just for a little while

I love you most of all, it's stayed a strong feeling

I tried silently wishing on a shooting star

But I won't cry, the wish will go through, into the beautiful sky

 

 

First Love

 

Chapter Eighteen

 

Dried and now dressed in a beautiful dark blue kimono that Youko had picked out, Kagome looked at herself in the mirror. It was trimmed with gold that went well with the blue and had light purple circles spread all over it. The elegantly looking kimono was held together by a nice light blue obi that really brought out the rest of the kimono's colors. Kagome had to admit the color did look very pretty on her and the big plus about it was that it wasn't like her other kimonos. All her others had flowers on them or some sort of plant while this one had shapes.

 

Today, Kagome thought as she hurried down the steps, was the beginning of hopefully a few days where she would avoid Youko like the plague and try to not think about what had happened.

 

She would try not to think of his hands on her body or the heat that had spread from her toes to her face that wasn't a cause of the hot spring. She would not think about the way he smelled or how oddly safe she felt in his arms or his…

 

Kagome shook her head vigorously trying to clear her thoughts. She succeeded to an extent and now she was left to wonder what would have happened if she had not ran out. Women Kagome's age and sometimes a year or so younger were already married and pregnant in her village. And even though Kagome wanted a family, she knew she wasn't ready for one yet. It amazed her how the women and her village handled all that. They probably wouldn't have reacted the same way Kagome did when she was with Youko.

 

She didn't know where she was headed when she finally reached the ground. She looked around and saw many male demons walking around and moving things or coming back from wherever they had been. She almost screamed when she turned and came face to face with Kuronue.

 

“What's on your mind?” he teased with a suggestive grin.

 

Kagome felt a small surge of fear in the pit of her stomach even though she knew he wouldn't hurt her or else be killed by Youko himself. But just the sight of him brought back some thoughts of Akihiro and what he had done. There would always be a part of her that feared this demon.

 

“Umm,” she fought to find an answer that didn't involve Youko. “How are Leiko and Tamaki-sama doing?”

 

Kuronue knew the game she was playing and raised an eyebrow. “They're both doing fine. How are you?” he pressed.

 

She looked down with a slight blush, her heart slightly picking up its pace. She needed to get away from him before she turned into a tomato. “I'm doing fine…” suddenly, she looked up at him. “Can I see Tamaki-sama?”

 

She heard him sigh and close his eyes for a moment before he looked at her again. It seemed he had given up. “Yea, you can see her. Just follow me.” With that he turned and she followed. He led her through groups of men and she made sure to keep her gaze down and didn't bother to meet anyone's gaze as they weaved in and out of people until they came to a small hut.

 

“She's in there,” he nodded towards the structure.

 

“Thank you.”

 

Pushing the deer hide that was used as a door aside, Kagome spotted Tamaki sitting on the floor peacefully mixing something in a pot that was over a fire. The sight brought tears to her eyes and she sniffled.

 

The noise caught Tamaki's attention and their eyes met. “Kagome-sama, dear, what's wrong?”

 

“Oh Tamaki-sama!” cried Kagome as she ran to the woman and embraced her. The tears flowed freely now and she felt the old woman pat her back.

 

“There, there dear, why are you crying? Have you been mistreated?” she asked earnestly.

 

Kagome pulled away slightly to look at Tamaki's face. “I haven't been mistreated…its just that…Akihiro…” Another wave of emotions came over her and Tamaki let Kagome lay her head on her frail shoulder and rocked the girl back and fourth.

 

“Its all my fault Tamaki-sama! If I hadn't gone with Akihiro none of this would have happened!”

 

Tamaki shushed her as she rocked them both side to side. “What are you talking about? Akihiro's death had nothing to do with you and it would have happened if you weren't there, now get those thoughts out of your head this instant!”

 

Kagome shook her head wildly against Tamaki's shoulder “I cant! I just…I could have done something to save him, Tamaki! But I didn't…I didn't do anything!”

 

The old woman's arms tightened around the crying girl. “Kagome…There was nothing you could have done without hurting yourself or even getting yourself killed…You cannot, will not blame yourself for this anymore. We all need to move on and accept it even though we feel we cant. It will pass soon, Lord Akihiro would want that. He wouldn't want you mourning his death! He protected you didn't he Kagome? He protected you so you could live your live and enjoy it, not cry and feel depressed!”

 

Kagome lifted her head again, her puffy red eyes locked with Tamaki's.

 

“Don't you agree?” asked Tamaki.

 

Kagome nodded her head, which brought a smile to Tamaki's old face.

 

“Good, now I don't want to hear anymore of this because its time for dinner. I've been making this soup for hours and now we can both enjoy it.”

 

Sliding off of Tamaki and slightly away, Kagome watched as the woman scooped some soup into two bowls and handed her one.

 

“Wait a minute for it to cool off and then have a try. It's got some beef and vegetables in it so it's very healthy.”

 

“Thank you Tamaki-sama.”

 

“How many times do I have to tell you that you can drop the `sama' off of my name? There is no need for that here,” said Tamaki before she lifted a spoon full of soup to her lips, blew a few times on it, and then ate it. A grin appeared on her face, “This is wonderful! How do you like it?”

 

Kagome returned her gaze to her bowl and quickly scooped some up and blew on it once before tasting it. It was very hot and Kagome knew she had burnt her tongue slightly but she tried to not let it show. Tamaki was right, this tasted very good. With a smile Kagome turned back to the old woman, “This is great Tamaki!”

 

The old woman laughed slightly, “Well I'm glad you like it, most of the men around her love my cooking.”

 

That brought a surprised expression across Kagome's face. “What? You cook for them?”

 

Tamaki laughed again. “Of course! Who else would feed these men? And it gives me work to do so I don't mind it at all, I'm never bored.”

 

As if on cue, two demons came through the door, not bothering to give Kagome a glance and headed straight for Tamaki. One of them had a long, catlike tail that matched his white ears while the other had a puffy white tail and large rabbit ears that were brown. From what Kagome could tell, the cat was a male while the bunny was a female.

 

“Hello Tamaki-san!” they both said cheerfully.

 

Tamaki turned happy eyes to them and grinned. “Why hello there Ai and Taro! What brings you here?”

 

Ai looked at Taro, “Well, I smelt your wonderful cooking and wanted to know if you'd let us have a bite.”

 

“Of course!” Tamaki grabbed two more bowls and began to fill them to the very top. “Have as much as you want!”

 

The demons looked at Tamaki with thankful eyes, “Thank you Tamaki-san!” And after receiving their bowls they bowed, stood up again and left, never once looking at Kagome.

 

“Those two are regulars; very sweet.”

 

Kagome brought her attention back to Tamaki and smiled. “I see.”

 

They sat in silence until Kagome finished her bowl that Tamaki took. “I don't want to keep you waiting and I'm not sure if your comfortable with other demons yet, but a few might be coming soon so you might want to be on your way. You can visit me whenever you want at any time, Kagome. Do not be afraid to talk to me.”

 

Kagome nodded and they both stood. “I want to thank you again Tamaki…for everything.” She bowed deeply before Tamaki and only looked up when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

 

“We will both move passed this soon. We have to be strong and never give up. Lord Akihiro would not want us to cry for him.”

 

Her words gave Kagome a new sense of warmth and security as she stood up straight. There was one last thing Kagome wanted to ask her. “How is Leiko?”

 

Tamaki let out a slow sigh. “She's quite the character and I have to admit she was very troublesome when we came here, but ever since she started to talk to Kuroune, she is slowly relaxing and there should be nothing for you to worry about. She'll get used to this in time.”

 

Nodding her head, Kagome gave Tamaki one last hug before leaving.

 

Walking out into the sun made Kagome's eyes narrow until they were able to get used to the brightness.

 

She felt better talking to Tamaki. The old woman helped to take some of the blame off of herself and she would be forever grateful to Tamaki. The rest of the healing had to be done by Kagome now and no one else. A piece of why she was feeling a little better now was because she knew that Leiko was doing better. Kagome would never get rid of her accusing glare or the bitter words she had spoken, but Kagome still hoped that Leiko could somehow forgive her.

 

Out of the corner of her eye she spotted the source of what was slowly healing Leiko and walked towards him. He looked at her questioningly and she bowed. “Please take care of Leiko." When she stood back up, her eyes glistened with unshed tears and she fought to hold them back as she smiled.

 

Kuroune's eyes widened slightly and he rested a hand on her shoulder. “I will.”

 

That was all Kagome needed. She knew she would never heal Leiko and to know that the demon that had killed Akihiro was now healing Leiko let Kagome ease slightly in his presence. With a nod, Kagome turned and walked through the crowd, not sure of what she would do next.

 

She knew Youko had told her to stay close to the tree or him when he was around but…the tree was getting so boring because…well because it was a tree and even though it had its mysteries, Kagome needed to get out. Maybe she would find a nice meadow or some place to rest by herself for once and get away from the smell of male demons.

 

Kagome didn't have time to think of anything else, a small tornado suddenly was straight for her. The same tornado from the market.

 

And when that small tornado stopped, the same demon appeared and Kagome's eyes widened for the small fact that Youko wasn't there to protect her.

 

The wolf demons fur still ruffled from the wind of his own tornado and when it finally stopped, his eyes went directly to hers and he raised a brow. “I remember you,” he said confidently. He stepped closer to her and looked her up and down. “You look prettier now than the last time we met.”

 

Kagome blushed a deep red and gasped when his hand came forward to take a strand of her hair. Her heart raced, eyes pinned to his face as he brought his nose to her hair and sniffed. His eyes closed before opening to lock with hers. “Beautiful,” he breathed, giving her a fanged grin.

 

“Youko is very lucky to have you…” he straightened. “You should leave him and come with me. I could take better care of you.” He looked at her suggestively and Kagome gulped.

 

“We meet again, Koga.”

 

Kagome jumped and whipped her head and found Youko standing right beside her, eyes turned on Koga threateningly. She hadn't even heard him walk up to them…he was so fast…or maybe she didn't hear him because her heart was beating rapidly in her ears?

 

She glanced between the two, watching them carefully.

 

“Kuroune,” snapped Youko.

 

Kagome looked all around her and didn't see him until his form suddenly appeared beside Youko, facing their little triangle of people.

 

Youko kept his gaze on Koga. “Escort the wolf to the conference room.”

 

Without hesitation Kuroune walked over to Koga and swung him in a different direction by the shoulder and pushed him slightly, ordering to follow him gruffly.

 

The hostility Kagome felt in the air was almost suffocating. And over what? Her? Maybe something had happened before she met up with Koga…?

 

In any case she turned to Youko and tried to lighten the mood. “Thank you.”

 

He turned to look at her and her grateful statement seemed to work. “Lets go.”

 

She followed him through the thick crowd that seemed to be thickening every day and followed him into the tree again. And she had been so looking forward to getting out of this place today…

 

They walked up the long staircase and when they reached his room he finally looked at her. “You are not to leave this room until I come back for you.” His voice was stern and demanding. “That's the only safe way for me to watch you. I don't know what Koga wants with you but even though Koga has a few members of his pack here, he has more spread out right beyond our territory in case something were to go wrong…or if he had told them to take something.”

 

His tone surprised Kagome slightly. He had never talked to her like that before and his sudden protectiveness of her scared her slightly…but it also made her feel safer and she held onto that. “Okay, I'll stay.”

 

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Youko looked down at the woman before him who only came up to his shoulder. What a nuisance that wolf was for annoying both of them. Kagome wasn't listening to his directions while Koga was trying to take her while he was supposed to be protecting Kagome.

 

She slightly irritated him when he found her walking out alone.

 

But what really ticked him off was that wolf. It seemed that whenever Youko turned his back on the girl, Koga would be ready and waiting to take her off.

 

It was good he was faster than the wolf.

 

“Okay, I'll stay.”

 

He looked down at the ground angrily as he walked, never missing a step. Why had she not listened to him the first time? They wouldn't have had to do any of this.

 

In any case, he had to leave her again and hope that she would stay where she was in one spot. He however, needed to go to the conference room that was in a building away from his home, which he was grateful for now.

 

On another note, he had not missed the fact that she wore the kimono he had picked out and he smiled to himself. Tonight would be very eventful.

 

Reaching the building, Youko opened the door and walked in to the front of the room. Everyone was gathered around him and he spotted Kuroune in the corner before he began this little meeting.

 

“What is it you all wished to talk about?” asked Youko icily to the crowd. There were two groups in this building, Youko's men and Koga's men. It was a good thing Youko's outnumbered the wolves.

 

He peered around the room and his eyes locked on a figure that moved to the front.

 

Koga.

 

“The human Lord Hirohiko is slowly taking over villages and destroying them on a rampage,” he continued even when Youko gave him a bored expression. “He will soon be on our doorstep ready to fight in the upcoming weeks. The man is going to every small demon village and killing them. The big rumor why he's doing it is because of his sons death and he's in search of the fiancée since her body was never found…I wonder why he would care about the fiancée?” The wolf looked at Youko thoughtfully.

 

“Its probably for revenge,” spoke Youko, looking away, crossing his arms across his chest.

 

“If they were to attack us, would you help?” asked Koga, his fist against his chest.

 

Youko brought his golden gaze back to the wolf, still looking bored. So the wolf wanted help did he? Wasn't his pack big and strong enough to handle them? Why was this dog begging him? “I will, but if you are selfish and try to take something of mine,” he said icily, eyes narrowing into slits, “there is no chance we would help you.”

 

It seemed Koga took the hint since his cheeks slightly turned red and he had to compose himself for a moment before he answered. “Agreed.”

 

“Good.” Youko made to move but the wolf stopped him again.

 

“Would it be alright if our pack could stay the next couple of days like we agreed on to rest?”

 

Youko regretted ever agreeing to such a thing for such a thing and begrudgingly nodded his head as he walked past Koga. “Kuroune will show you to your rooms.”

 

When he reached the door, Kuroune was at his side and Youko leaned towards his friend. “Have them as far away as possible,” he said softly before he shut the door behind him.

 

His strides were long and fast as he made his way back to the sakura tree. He paused to look up at it. He had created this beautiful site after years of using his magic and forcing energy into it to make it as large as it was now. To think this beautiful tree held such a sweet surprise in it.

 

The tension he felt now, after that repulsive meeting ruined the moment for him and continued up the stairs and when he closed the door behind him in the room. He saw her lying on the bed on her side and walked towards her to sit on the bed beside her. Brushing a damp strand of hair away from her face he noticed a wet trail left by a tear on her cheek.

 

He would wait for another time to take her, he thought to himself as he wiped the trail away softly, always being mindful of his razor sharp claws as to not damage her. It was obvious she wasn't emotionally ready for almost anything.

 

So, since he couldn't possibly wake her up, he set his mind to do something else.

 

Standing up, he walked around to the other side of the bed, pulled away the fur comforter and lay down to spoon her. The tension he felt before melted away as he let his arm drape around her waist and burry his head in her silky black tresses.

 

It seemed as though peace was finally given to him as he lay there with Kagome. He had not felt this content in over two hundred years and he was surprised that a woman could do this to him. And although he usually stuck to demon women, a human was a nice change in his book.

 

But to think that there was a possibility that Koga could come and do something to her when he wasn't around angered him. He growled deep in his chest only to be silenced quickly when he felt Kagome snuggle back into his warmth.

 

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Warmth surrounded Kagome when she woke the next morning. Her mind was slightly hazy but she let out a low moan when she felt something massaging her breasts. It felt really good…. to have someone massaging…

 

Her breasts?!

 

Ripping her mind from the haze she looked down and found that a hand had indeed found its way into her kimono. Forcing the hand off of her chest, Kagome clutched the opening to her kimono with one hand and turned to look at who had been touching her.

 

Only to come face to face with Youko…who she had been trying to avoid like the plague in fear of these sorts of things.

 

Her mouth opened slightly as she watched his mouth turn up in a grin. Her mind becoming a little dizzy when she couldn't stop staring into his attractive eyes.

 

“Good morning.”

 

His words brought her back to reality again and she pushed off of his chest to try and get away but wasn't able to move an inch because of the arm Youko had snaked around her waist. And instead of moving away from his chest, he brought her closer, causing Kagome's mind to go crazy and her body stiffened.

 

“You have to get used to this, remember?” he said, looking her up and down.

 

Kagome's eyes widened and she tilted her head to look at them together…in his bed. She blushed furiously. “Do I have to?”

 

His hand that belonged to the arm around her waist started to rub circles on Kagome's back. “You do, unless you like Koga.” He said the wolf's name with such anger it sent a shiver down her back and she had to look away from his face.

 

If she were to go to Koga she knew something much more serious than this would happened very fast and Kagome shivered again before looking up at Youkos chest which was right in her face. Being with Youko was much nicer than the possibility of being with Koga and Kagome willed herself to relax.

 

Didn't she love this demon? Hadn't he always been on her mind before she started to live here? And how could she possibly act scared when he was finally giving her the attention she had always wanted?

 

She was brought out of her thoughts when she felt his grip tighten around her, causing her breasts the come flush against his rock hard chest. She could feel him with her whole body as he surrounded her with his scent and warmth. She felt his masculine chest against her soft one and she felt his tail wrap around her thigh to raise it so he could place one of his legs between hers. She thought his tail would release her but it stayed where it was while the very tip of it had a mind of its own and slightly tapped her.

 

The hand on her back continued to rub circles while he brought the other to play lazily with her hair. She glanced at his well-built arms with surprise. Those arms of steel could kill a demon with one swipe and Kagome was amazed at how soft they could be at the same time.

 

The feeling of his clawed hands lightly scraping her scalp as he played with her hair made Kagome sigh in content, letting her eyes close. This was something she really could get used to, she thought before she felt a slight nudge between her legs, sending a shock through her body at the same time she felt his tail tighten around her thigh.

 

She let out a squeak and raised wide eyes up at Youko who grinned at her.

 

A knock on the door diverted Kagome's attention somewhat and the grin Youko had been sporting before faded as his ears swerved in the direction of the noise.

 

Using this as her advantage, Kagome tried to move away, knowing she would be embarrassed when whoever it was came through the door, but Youko's steel grip never lessened and she couldn't move an inch away from their current position. To try and hide, she buried her head in crook of his shoulder.

 

“Come in.” barked Youko, anger slightly laced in his voice.

 

The bat demon and Youko's friend for many years, Kuroune, walked through the doorway.

 

The fox looked up at Kuroune angrily while Kuroune looked down at the couple in surprise before grinning.

 

Youko glared at him. “What is it?”

 

Kuroune looked at his friend sheepishly. “Sorry to disturb you two, but some of our men have come back injured or killed and have some information about Lord Hirohiko.” The name brought Kagome out of Youko's shoulder with a gasp and both males looked at her before the bat demon finished. “We'll be waiting for you in the conference chamber,” he turned to leave them alone.

 

Once the bat was out of earshot Youko turned back to Kagome. “I apologize for making our morning short, but I promise to make it up to you later.”

 

Stunned by his words, Kagome nodded dumbly, not knowing what else to do, but when Youko got up and disappeared down the stairs after Kuroune, she sighed with relief.

 

At least for now she would be able to avoid him. She stood up slowly, forcing herself to not think about anything as she reached for a towel that was laid out on a chair across the room. Walking over to the door, towel in hand she placed the chair in front of the door for extra protection even though she knew a measly chair wouldn't keep a demon out of the room, but it still helped Kagome feel a little more comfortable now that Youko was gone.

 

Running a hand through her hair, Kagome found herself missing his touch only to quickly shut the thought out of her mind. She trudged over to the other door that led to the hot springs and flung the door open and raced down the steps. Since she wasn't able to get a good bath the other night, now was her perfect opportunity while Youko was busy doing other things, there was a guarantee she would be left alone for a while.

 

Letting her sleeping yukata drop to the floor and after folding it and placing it on the chair, Kagome walked into the water and began to clean herself. For the first time in a while she was able to do things at her own pace and to relax in the hot water and when she was finally finished she felt rejuvenated as she left the water and dried herself off with the fluffy white towel before wrapping it around herself.

 

She picked up her clothes and went back to the room slowly. When she reached the room she made sure all the doors were locked and secure before she dried her hair with the towel that had been wrapped around her waist. In fear that someone might come in and see her naked from head to toe, she raced over to where her kimonos were kept and picked out a white with pink flowers and quickly dressed. Dropping the towel from her hair, Kagome caught sight of the bed where she had been earlier with Youko and blushed.

 

She still couldn't believe she had woken up to that and that that would be happening for the next few days…or until Youko said they didn't have to. She felt embarrassed just thinking about it but at the same time she had felt oddly comfortable.

 

Sighing, she began to brush out her hair.

 

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There were five men before Youko in the conference room and from what they told him, two others were with the healer and three had been killed.

 

“What happened?” asked Youko urgently.

 

“We were ambushed by Lord Hirohiko,” said the reptile like demon, “other demons have joined him, not just men now. That's why the men are hurt so badly.”

 

The other similar looking demon spoke now. “They are all skilled fighters, even the old Lord Hirohiko. But from what we were able to discover, he is going to try and align himself with another Lord. It will take a while before they will be close to here but the men should still be on their guard.”

 

Youko nodded his head. “Yes, I agree. You should both go and let the village healer look at your wounds.”

 

They nodded their heads and followed their leaders orders, taking the other three members of their group with them, leaving Youko and Kuroune to stand alone.

 

“All this for a woman? What is so special about her?” asked Kuroune in wonder.

 

Youko didn't say anything to him but he knew the answer.

 

They just wanted to torture and eventually kill her in revenge.