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LinksThey are Pack | I am Alpha | Home |2nd book of Alpha Pack MatesThey are Pack Chapter 3
Disclaimer: Inuyasha and all of it's characters are property of the brilliant Takahashi-sama and I claim no ownership of them. Only the story belongs to me. Summary: Book 2 in the Alpha Pack Mates series. A new pack member, blossoming romances, a wedding, completion of a quest, and learning how not only to be a pack, but also to be a family. Find out what else is awaiting the inu-tachi and get answers to some questions from Alpha. Pairings: Inuyasha/Kikyou, Sango/Miroku, Sesshoumaru/Kagome. Follows: The Anime and movies. "spoken" 'thought' (translations) Special thanks to my betas PockyThief , TheMikoShivae and Kiyota . Chapter 3 The next two days passed by so quickly that I almost missed them completely. I was so wrapped up in helping Sango with her last minute wedding plans that I forgot about everything else that was going on around me. It was probably a good idea I was too busy to allow my mind to wander. I needed my full attention on Sango and I knew it wouldn't be if I began to think about Sesshoumaru or Daichi. And now with the last few arrangements in place, we were all ready and waiting for the ceremony. Sango had decided that she wanted to be married as the sun was rising, so we were all up hours before the sun would be upon us. Getting ready, and, for Inuyasha and I, helping the bride and groom to get dressed. It seemed so weird to be standing here on their wedding day, when I had been there since the beginning. I should be used to it, I know, but it's strange looking back over the years and knowing I was there every step of the way. The first time they met, the two of them denying having any feelings for the other while it was obvious to the rest of us, when Miroku first talked to her about getting married when it was all said and done. Even when he formally proposed and she accepted. I had been there for everything. I watched these two go from being wary around each other, to friends, to trusting each other with their lives, to being in love. Like reading a fairy tale, knowing without a doubt it would end in a happy note, but at the same time, both surprised and ecstatic, to see it first hand. Our own little Feudal fairy tale. As I watched the ceremony taking place in front of me, I couldn't stop my breath from catching in my throat when the sun rose behind them, basking them in an unearthly light. The golden rays of the sun only furthered to make Sango more beautiful and judging by the look in Miroku's eyes, he thought so as well. Being careful not to disturb any one else, I quickly snapped some pictures with the disposable camera I had brought back on a recent trip to the future. Moving around, I continued getting shots at different angles, all the while thinking to myself that if I didn't know any better I would have thought they were Kami. By the end of the ceremony I had run out of film in this camera, after the kiss, thankfully, but I wasn't too worried since I had gotten two more cameras for the reception. I planned on putting them all in an album for their wedding gift. That along with the one I had already made for them, filled with pictures of the two of them over the years. I watched as everyone began congratulating them before making my way over and pulling them both into a warm embrace. As much as I tried, I couldn't prevent the tears from slowly making their way down my cheeks. The first of my pack were married. One couple down, one to go. I was helping to clean up the clearing after the reception, the bride and groom having already disappeared into their hut a while ago. I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face, but than again, I wasn't really trying either. As I reached down to pick up another piece of trash, I saw Inuyasha making his way over toward me. “Can we talk, Kagome?” he questioned when he stopped in front of me. Deciding it must be serious if he's using my name and I wasn't in trouble, I gave him a smile before nodding my head. After a moment he turned and started out of the clearing, clearly, he didn't want the others to overhear. Setting the trash bag down, I turned and followed after him. We were a few minutes away from the clearing when he finally stopped and sat down on a fallen log. Looking up at me, he patted the seat next to him and waited until I had sat down before he started talking again. “I need to ask you something and I want you to be honest with me, imouto-chan. Do you think Kikyou has proven herself as a member of the pack yet?” he questioned as he turned to me, his most serious expression visible on his face. “I think Kikyou is doing really well. She's gotten a lot better, especially over the last six months or so. She's now doing more than just what is asked of her. She is willing to help out the rest of the pack without expecting anything out of it. And she didn't betray our trust when she had the jewel. I trust her now. Now tell me, anija-chan, what is this all about?” “I want to take Kikyou as my mate,” Inuyasha replied after a few moments of silence. “I know. You told me that a long time ago,” I reminded him, a bit confused as to where this was going. Truthfully, I should have figured it out, but I guess I was just tired, understandable considering how early I had gotten up. “No, imouto-chan, I mean I want to take her as my mate now,” he elaborated causing me to want to smack myself for not figuring that out myself. “Oh, anija-chan, that's great. I'm so happy for you!” I cried as I threw myself into his arms and pulled him into a tight embrace. “Oh, can you wait until I get back?” I questioned as I remembered something I had set up months ago, but had forgotten about due to all the wedding plans. “Sure,” he replied slightly unsure. I gave him a bright smile as I stood and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead before I turned and ran back to our little village. I knew Inuyasha had to be confused, but if I explained everything I would ruin the surprise. As I made my way back into the clearing I quickly spotted Sesshoumaru and rushed over to him. “Sesshoumaru, can I borrow Ah-Un for a while?” I requested as I sent him my biggest smile, never know when it might actually work on the demon lord. “Yes,” he replied, a little wary of me. What was with people acting like that simply because I was a little hyper? I wasn't really that bad was I? “Thanks,” I called over my shoulder as I made my way to the two-headed dragon and after telling him I needed a lift, I climbed onto his back. Normally I would have borrowed Kirara but I didn't want to disturb Sango and Miroku to ask her for permission. “I'll be back as soon as I can. Be good for Inuyasha,” I told the children with a smile a moment before Ah-Un lifted off into the sky. I could see Inuyasha's confused expression as he came into the clearing, but he would understand soon enough so I wasn't too worried about it. As soon as we had gotten out of ear-shot of the others, I had told Ah-Un where to go and sat back to enjoy what I knew would be a long flight. Definitely faster than walking, but considering how far we were away from my destination I knew I was looking at a few hours at the least. I guess I feel asleep though, since before I knew it, Ah-Un was landing. “It's ready, come inside,” my host greeted as I dismounted before following into the hut. “You understand the consequences of using this correct?” At my nod, my host continued, “Very well. This will do everything you ask of it to. There should be no side effects for the user.” “Thank you very much, Aki-sama,” I replied with a graceful bow to the sorceress in front of me before taking the vial from her hand. “I should get back, I kind of ran out without really explaining what was going on and I don't want the others to worry,” I told her with a smile as I bowed once again before turning and heading out of the hut. “Remember, miko-sama, there is no undoing this. Once the potion is consumed, you will forever be cut off from the missing part of your soul. Never will you be able to reclaim it, yet you will always feel it's absence as you do now,” Aki warned as she followed me out and watched as I re-mounted Ah-Un. “I know,” I assured her with a smile before turning to Ah-Un and letting him know I was ready to go home. With one more slight bow to Aki, I held on as the dragon took to the sky and began heading back to our village. I didn't worry too much over Aki's warning, I had known about it since the beginning and I had no intention of trying to get the last piece of my soul back anyways. As soon as we had landed in the clearing near the well, I could see those that were still awake, looking at me, their confusion clearly visible in their eyes. Ignoring them, I walked over to where Kikyou was sitting with Inuyasha and smiled at her. “Come with me,” I instructed as I turned and started for their hut. Behind me I could hear Kikyou question Inuyasha and, after a moment, seeing he had no idea what was going on either, she followed along behind me. Soon as we were both inside, I closed the door before turning around to her and pulling the vial out of my pocket. “Drink this,” I instructed as I held it up for her to take. She stared at it for a moment before glancing up at me in question. “I am your alpha, Kikyou. You've got to learn to trust me at some point. I would never do anything that endangered the pack, and that includes you,” I assured her with a smile as I placed the vial in her hand. She stared a me for a moment longer before nodding her head and downing the contents after uncorking the vial. She stood still for a moment with a sour face, apparently the liquid hadn't tasted very good, before clenching her chest. She gazed back up a me and for the first time since I had met her, I saw real fear in her eyes. “Just relax Kikyou,” I whispered softly as I pulled her into my arms and lowered us both to the ground. I gasped as I felt the last ties to the part of my soul she held onto, sever. “What...?” she began, only to stop part way through when another wave of pain hit her. I just shh'ed her as I ran my fingers through her hair. I had thought about telling her what it would do beforehand, but decided against it since, if she had changed as much as I thought she did, she wouldn't want to do this for my sake. And I wanted nothing more than to give this gift to both her and Inuyasha. Glancing down at the woman in my arms, I could see her breathing was back to normal and she no longer looked like she was in pain. “I didn't tell you beforehand because I figured you would try to talk me out of it,” I explained to her as I continued to run my fingers through her hair. “What did it do?” she questioned after a moment when she was finally able to find her voice. “Two things. One it turned the part of my soul you had into a full one. You will no longer need your soul stealers to keep you alive,” I told her and watched as she glanced up at me in shock. “And you are human.” “I don't understand. I was always human,” she replied as her face took on an expression of confusion. “True. However, you are now as you were 50 years ago Kikyou. You are alive. No more a body of graveyard soil and clay. This one is as real as the original you were born in,” I explained and watched with a smile as the emotions danced in her eyes. Confusion, hope, wonder, surprise, admiration and if I'm not mistaken, even a little bit of love. “You gave me my life back? Not a fake existence but a real life? But the soul, how can you live if I have the full soul?” she wondered in confusion. “As I said, the piece you had became a whole soul on its own. It expanded, I guess that would be the easiest way to explain it. I didn't lose any more of my soul, I still have the same amount I did before you drank the potion. I was fine without it and I will continue to be fine. Don't worry Kikyou, other than some discomfort from having the soul cut off completely, I am perfectly fine,” I assured her with a smile. “How can I ever repay you?” Kikyou questioned after a few minutes of silence, never once trying to pull out of my grasp. “Take care of my anija-chan. Accept him for who and what he is without question. That is all I could ever ask,” I told her with a smile as I pulled her in for one more hug before standing and helping her to her feet. Please R&R, good and bad reviews are welcome, however, I will ignore flames. CreditsLayout and Coding By: JayImage From: Aethereality.net Resources From: Hybrid-Genesis.net |
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