Crying In Your Arms Tonight

A/N- Hey all, sorry 'bout the wait, but I'm back baby!! Yeah!!

Disclaimer- InuYasha isn't mine, but maybe one day...it will be!

As I've probably already told you all, my computer's dead, so it's taking me longer to write than normal, which isn't saying much. After all, it still took me a little while...sorry about that... T.T

Anyway, I'm still trying to keep updating, so no worries, I haven't gone anywhere!

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Chapter 12:

Morning Problems

She was delightfully sore, that much Kagome was proud of as she slowly blinked into wakefulness.

Normally she might have been rather freaked, or heck even angry for waking up not only naked, but tangled with her mate in the middle of an open clearing of all places. But she wasn't.

She was rather content, which was saying something.

'Well, as much as I would enjoy just lying here and taking in some sun. We really need to get back to the others...after all, there's still that whole thing with the RyuYoukai to deal with.'

Sighing in slight disappointment, Kagome rolled over onto her side and smiled when she saw Kouga's sleeping face. It seemed that he was still out to sea and looked happy to be that way.

She was loath to wake him, but...'oh well, here goes.'

"Kouga, wake up. Mate, it's time to go back." When Kouga merely shifted a little, Kagome shook her head.

It was time to bring out the big guns, besides; Kagome had always wanted to try this.

So it was with an evil smirk on her face, that Kagome hurried to a nearby pool of water returning with a bit in her hands. Planning herself firmly over the top of him, Kagome parted her hands and prepared for the reaction she was going to receive.

Or at least she was.

One moment she was poised to splash her slumbering mate with water and the next she found herself pinned to a tree, a clawed hand gripping her firmly about the throat.

A snarl was rasped against her ear and Kagome immediately let her body go limp, she knew that sound and frankly, there was no way in hell that she could ever hope to stand against him. At least not now.

Whimpering, Kagome let her head fall as she let out a low wine, telling the person behind her that she would submit.

Hearing the snapping of fangs behind her, Kagome waited patiently to only let out her baited breath when the hand let go and the person stepped away. Kagome collapsed to her knees immediately, even as she whirled around and bowed deeply.

She wasn't that stupid, in the time she'd spent with Kouga he'd been determined that Kagome learn the Youkai ways and traditions. She could thank him for that now, because if she hadn't known what to do, she would be dead right now.

"Milord, please forgive us for trespassing upon your lands, we meant no disrespect."

A deep growl reached her ears as did the sound of footsteps, "rise female, wake your mate."

Rising immediately, Kagome hurried over to Kouga's still slumbering form and using all the strength that she had at that moment, she kicked him in the stomach.

Kouga not only slid several feet away at the force behind that kick, but he was on his feet even before he came to a halt, his fangs bared in defense. And that's when he saw what Kagome had and narrowed his eyes.

"Kagome, come here now." Not sure what to think at his reaction, Kagome did as Kouga had said, once she was at his side Kouga gripped her shoulder's roughly as he secured her form against his own.

"My female, mine. So go somewhere else or go after your brother, we have done nothing wrong and I have every right to be here." Kagome was confused by Kouga's words.

Not only were they insulting but demanding as well, 'just what is he thinking? Does he want to kill us?'

A snort reached her ears and Kagome finally laid her eyes upon their, 'guest' and her eyes widened. Before them was the one and only, Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western lands.

"Watch your tongue wolf, you are still on my bordering lands and I will take no disrespect. Besides when did you claim that bastards ningen, I thought that he had claimed her, am I wrong?"

Kagome's jaw dropped at hearing such words coming out of this particular demons mouth, she'd never heard more than 'die InuYasha, worthless ningen, or die' from his lips.

Hearing a growl coming from Kouga, Kagome was ill prepared when Kouga tilted her head to the side, revealing her neck fully to Sesshoumaru's gaze. "If he had truly placed a claim then mine would have never been able to form, you know that better than anyone Sesshoumaru. Besides, the mutts got that dead woman anyway."

Sesshoumaru just raised a brow as he looked between the two of them, before he finally settled upon Kagome.

Knowing that look in his eye, Kagome just shook her head, "he's right, I don't owe InuYasha anything and never have. He has made his choice and I..." Kagome slid one of her hands to rest atop Kouga's, "have made mine."

As Kagome waited for a response, she suddenly realized something. "Sesshoumaru-sama, have you heard anything about a renegade RyuYoukai that's been hunting Hanyou's?"

The TaiYoukai seemed to ponder her words for a few moments before narrowing his eyes slightly, "there have been several deaths in my lands over the last few months. And as such I set out to find this killer and destroy them."

That was all that Kagome needed to hear, shaking her head she turned to look at Kouga, "we have to stop this Kouga, we can't let anymore innocents die for just being what they are. We must find this RyuYoukai and quickly."

Rubbing Kagome's hip Kouga sighed, he knew just what she was getting at and knew that she was right. They had adopted Shiori and as such, it was their duty to protect her.

"Yes, we must." Looking towards Sesshoumaru, Kouga inclined his head towards the other lord.

"You are welcome to accompany us Sesshoumaru, if you wish to catch this killer, then it would be wise to be with us. For we have two Hanyou in our company, which means that sooner or later, the RyuYoukai will come for them."

Nodding his head in acceptance of Kouga's words, Kagome was once again surprised when Sesshoumaru shrugged. "I agree."

Smiling, Kagome opened her mouth to say something when a rather sudden breeze flew by and she shivered. Her whole body prickling at the cold sensation.

And that was when she realized it. Both Kouga and herself were completely and utterly, naked. In front of Sesshoumaru, of all people.

Her face burning in embarrassment, Kagome quickly moved behind Kouga, effectively blocking Sesshoumaru's line of sight. Kouga merely chuckled at his mates' behavior before looking to Sesshoumaru.

"You may go a head of us; we have some...business to take care of first. We will catch up with you quickly." Sesshoumaru merely smirked, before striding from the clearing in the direction of the village.

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Narrowing her eyes once Sesshoumaru was gone, Kagome slapped Kouga upside the head, "and just what was so funny about that? Huh?!"

Rubbing at the spot where Kagome had hit him, Kouga just smiled sheepishly, "sorry, I didn't think you would have been offended. After all, you were awake before I was. So you did have time to dress, or at least cover yourself."

Growling, Kagome turned from Kouga and stalked off. 'I can't believe how insensitive he is and I thought the male would guard his female from others. I guess not.'

Sighing, Kagome stopped. She could feel Kouga behind her, having clearly followed her. She could even smell his regret and sorrow.

She couldn't stay mad at him. After all, this was their first day as true mates and she couldn't let just one argument tear them apart already. They had the pups to consider after all, not to mention the pack.

"Alright fine! I'll forgive you, but just this once. Do you hear me?" Kagome hadn't been able to even turn around before Kouga was embracing her from behind.

"Anything for you my love." Purring into Kagome's ear, Kouga slid one of his hands down Kagome's stomach to brush against the skin of her upper thigh.

Moaning at the back of her throat, Kagome sank back into Kouga's sensual touch, already feeling her body stirring once again. 'I guess they weren't kidding when they said that wolves are constantly ready to mate...'

Shaking her head, Kagome shoved herself away from Kouga. Now wasn't the time for such things, not matter how appealing it sounded.

Reaching up, Kagome cupped Kouga's cheek and smiled to show him that she wasn't mad. "We have other things to worry about now...later...alright?" Tilting her head, Kagome smiled when Kouga groaned.

"Alright, alright. But you owe me now, come on...I think we left our things this way." Gripping Kagome's hand, Kouga tugged her after him. If they were in a hurry then they might as well hurry.

It didn't take long for them to locate their clothes and within moments they were dressed once again.

Making sure her hair was secured up high, Kagome turned to regard Kouga. He was looking at the hair tie in his hand as if considering wearing it or not.

Smiling at that, Kagome walked over and ran her fingers through Kouga's hair, "keep it down for a while, I think you look better this way."

Chuckling at that, Kouga turned to Kagome, nuzzling her cheek. "Anything for you mate. Now come on, they will be waiting for us."

Snorting, Kagome stuck her tongue out at Kouga before turning and taking off at a full run in the direction she smelt the others. The feel of the wind rushing around her and the sound of Kouga behind her, Kagome didn't think there could be anything better than this.

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A/N- Alright then, that's the end of chapt 12! Hooray!!

Whelp, the next chapt is already in the works and I hope that I can get it done soon...so please just bare with me!!

Anyway, hope you all loved the chapt!

See yah all next time!!

Ja Ne!

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