UnFaithful

The Healing Begins


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My eyes seemed to light up each time I saw her. I couldn’t believe she continued to stick by me. I watched as she dipped her head in and out of the clear, blue water....her hair was now a darker shade of red as she ran her fingers through it. Such a shame she was in the deeper part of the pond, couldn’t see a damn thing...not even so much as a nipple. Her emerald eyes shot back at me like she read my thoughts. She did. I almost forgot, Ayame was able to tap into one’s thoughts......rare for us ookami youkai, the fates only know how that shit happened. I looked up as she leaped from the water....dammit! Her armor was back on before I could catch a good look...saw enough to know she was indeed, in my eyes, perfection. ‘Why couldn’t I see that before?’ I thought.

“Hmph.....because you weren’t thinkin’ with the head on your shoulders.” Ayame chuckled as she chimed in. I hated it when she did that to me.

“You’re probably right.” I growled out as I laid down. My thoughts went back to Kagome and InuYasha.....I wondered if that mut ever caught up with her. Deep down, I did kinda like the little dog. Hell, he’d always been there in one way or another to help us out......even if he didn’t want to. He always had a respect for me ‘cause I never let any harm come to Kagome........suppose it was a love/hate thing. I rolled over only to find Ayame asleep next to me, her long, crimson red tickled my shoulder but I didn’t wake her....she looked so angelic, just beautiful. Tempted to kiss her, I leaned in.....something wouldn’t allow me to go through with it. My thoughts went back to the long conversation we had.....it was no secret Ayame loved me, that I had feelings for her........’what the fuck is it?’ I wanted to pull my damn hair out!

Flashback
“What is it Ayame?”

“I.....I can’t be with you.....you’re- “ She cut off her sentence.

“I’m what?”

“You are.....you already have a mate.”

End Flashback

‘Shit!’ I thought as I slowly sat up. “Aaliyah.”

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The sun just began to set....the sky was an orange hue. I watched as Sesshomaru gently scooped Rin up close to him. A week had past since...since her attack, the bruises on her little face had begun to heal.......she wasn’t in as much pain either but still, she wouldn’t say a word. The only reason why Sesshomaru knew what she wanted , was due to his ability to read humans. It was nightfall that was the worst for her...when she grew restless, very clingy where he was concerned....even in my messed up head.....I could understand that. The only other man she let near her that I knew of was InuYasha, perhaps the two carry the same scent or something. I was told by Sesshomaru not to tell anyone else what had happened to her......when the child flipped out on Miroku for touching her....I had no choice, children usually flock to the monk.
“Kami!....Kagome that’s.....that’s just-“ Miroku had no words for the evil Naraku put on Rin.

“Hai....fuckin’ tell me about it....I’m itching for a taste of his blood!” I spat out as I ran my hands through my wavy hair. I narrowed my eyes at the monk.....the hell was he mugging me like that for? My eyes darted towards Sango as she pulled him aside......Kami, everybody pissed me off, the sly way they’d pull someone aside to whisper about how “gone” I was. Miroku turned towards me.......great, yet another sympathetic look. I wanted to flip him off.....I flashed a fake smile instead as I waved my bandaged wrists at him. A smile crossed my face as I saw Shippo running towards me. My little kitsune, the only one who treated me just the same....who didn’t feel the need to walk softly around the “crazy girl”. Did me such good to feel him squeeze me...it was like he hadn’t seen me in years or something. My heart went out to him when I saw his face earlier......he’s just a kid, Sesshomaru didn’t have to yell at him like that! Ever Rin was attacked, the Taiyoukai’s been beside himself with outbursts of anger. I envied Rin, for she had the love of a father.......mine was long gone. I wanted to tell Shippo but he’s young and I wasn’t sure how I’d explain. How are you supposed to tell a kid that his friend is afraid of him because of something an older man has done to her? I heard Kaede tell him that she was hurt, that after a while, Rin would play with him again. Shippo wasn’t as dumb as we thought about stuff like that. He hung his head and asked if Naraku “hurt” her. Kaede’s dead silence gave him the answer.

So lost in my thoughts, fighting my sleep, I hadn’t noticed him standing behind me. Slowly, I turned my head, at the sound of a sigh.... his red kimono blew in the night’s breeze. My eyes darted up towards his face....kami, such a beautiful face. Soft , amber eyes met with my chocolate gaze. It was weird, we just stared at each other....not with disgust or malice....to be totally honest, I had no clue what was going on with us. I looked down at my wrists....how tight they were wrapped, tears fell from my eyes because I was scared.....my mind was so scrambled, I couldn’t remember how I did this to myself . All I remember, is the pain, the darkness that suddenly turned to flashing red and blue lights......bright white coats that ran around trying to patch me up.
“Kagome.” His whisper was so low, I was surprised I heard it. I looked up at him....his eyes, he looked so helpless......like a child that just lost his mother. His tears were hidden by thick, silver bangs. My eyes darted around him.....I couldn’t wrap my mind around his tears for me. I wiped my face as I got up. There we were.....face to face, scared shitless to look at one another. I jumped at the feel of his hands on my cheeks...he was still crying. With my hands wrapped around his wrists, we stood there.....seemed like time stood still for us. We cried together....words were useless at this point.

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I had just about as much I as I could take from that nosey, slayer bitch! You know, I wasn’t the only one who made a mistake concerning InuYasha and I was tired of taking all the blame. Yes, he was already mated....I knew that, I was wrong to think they would be over just like that but dammit....he knew he was mated to! I was NOT in the relationship with Kagome, I promised her nothing....He did! Still, Lady Kaede expressed how important is was that we place our issues on the back burner...we had to work together. I returned to Lady Kaded’s village with some fresh water.....Sango and Miroku were talking, hated to admit it but they made quite the couple. I walked by, ignoring her hiss.
“I don’t see why she has to be here.”

“Sango, onegai....let’s not start anything.” Miroku whispered in her hear.

“”Shiori, is a trouble maker....do you not realize all the shit that has happened since she darkened our doorstep with her presence? Perhaps we should have let Taigo-Kumaru kill her...would have kipped this shit all together.” Sango’s voice got louder when I turned to look at her. Miroku hung head his, knowing by the glare in my eyes that I heard her. I slammed the buckets down.

“The fuck did you say, exterminator?!” I felt the fire in my eyes. She stood up, pulling away from the monk’s tug.

“You heard me....you have the keen hearing.” Her brown eyes narrowed, like I was supposed to fear that miserable excuse for a mortal! I hated her!

“Sango, all you do, is run your damn mouth....always in everybody’s business. Maybe if you paid more attention to Kohakku and what he was doing, he’d still be with your mean ass!” That was a low blow and I cared less. I was sick of always being “the bigger person”. I smiled as she stood there in silence....her fists were clinched. Ever muscle in my body begged for her to make a move, I wanted to beat her ass with all I had within me. Again, the monk stepped in.

“Hey, hey....Shiori, you know that wasn’t her fault and Sango.....Shiori was a child then, you know she didn’t deserve such an ill fate.”

“It would take a wench like you to throw Kohakku in my face.” She spat out.

“That will teach you......just make sure you keep my grandfather’s name from your loose lips.” I walked away.

“Slut!” Her words hit me like a slap from Naraku.

Before Sango got the breath to sat anything else...my fist plowed into her lips. The feel of her blood on my hand was intoxicating. My eyes dance at the sight of Sango’s body flying into the table. “Now bitch, learn to keep your mouth shut!” I growled....my fangs exposed as I waited for her to get up once more. No sooner did I turn my back, did I find Miroku holding on to her, his staff held her from hurling her weapon at me. Still, the sight of blood pouring from her lips brought a smile to my face......she knew that little boomerang can’t penetrate my barriers.....would have just pissed me off even more.

“Watch your back Shiori.” She yelled back at me.

I looked at the monk. “ Hey holy man...I suggest you get a better hold on your wench.”

“ENOUGH!”

The three of us paused in our tracks. Six eyes watched as this TaiInuyoukai stood before us......he was livid! His loud growl shook the ground, causing the mortal villagers to run into their homes. Long, silver hair blew out of control as he clinched his clawed fists......sharp fangs seemed to sparkle, catching the moon’s rays of light.
“Sesshomaru.....I, gomen.”

He glared at me as if my apology meant nothing.

“What is the meaning of this? Are you not aware Rin is trying to sleep?” He growled through his teeth. He watched as Sango wiped the blood from her now swollen lips.

“Why don’t you ask Shiori.”
“I asked the three of you and do not attempt to bring this quarrel completely on Shiori. I heard every insult you hurled at her.” His face was expressionless once again as he fixed his gaze on Sango.

“Well, Sesshomaru-sama, you are correct. Shiori is not the only one wrong here. However, she did strike Sango. Look at her.” Miroku pointed out Sango’s swollen mouth. ‘Great’. I thought. I just knew Sesshomaru in all his arrogant demeanor would chastize me for letting such a petty mortal, get under my skin. I rolled my eyes as he ran his hand slowly down his plush, white fur. I wanted to hang him by it......pompous ass. Almost immediately, he shot me a look. Hmmm, I forgot about how intact our thoughts were with one another. His actions threw me off. My eyes widened at the sight of his wicked smirk.

“Well, Exterminator....it seems to me that the fates were watching over you. Had you shown me such disrespect, swollen lips would be the least of your concern.” He cared less of Sango or Miroku’s reaction. “Now then Shiori, I need your assistance.” Rin was still having vivid nightmares.......I knew how she felt.

Things were peaceful for the most part...noone dared to challenge Sesshomaru nor did they want to hear from Lady Kaede.



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“Koga.....you remembered.”

I damn near leap outta my skin at the sound of her voice. My mind had to be playing trick s on me. I stood up, where my eyes deceiving me? My mouth moved but nothing came out. Her long black hair blew freely in the wind as the moon played off her rich, caramel skin.....full lips smiled as I stared at her. Breath-taking, light brown almond shaped eyes sparkled......her body looked better then I remembered. I couldn’t help but smile as she placed a strand of hair over her right eye.
“Aaliyah.” I whispered as she walked closer to me. I felt as if I was under some kind of spell....knowing her, I probably was. Maybe...I couldn’t say. Seeing her messed my head up, hell, I didn’t know if I was comin’ or goin’
“B-But you....how’d you-?”

“Ssh. Koga, follow me.” She whispered. Why did I listen to her? I just left Ayame sleeping there in the forest but I couldn’t stop myself. She looked into my eyes....I couldn’t.....I didn’t think this was real. “It’s alright.” She whispered as she placed my hands on her face. Tears fell from her eyes.

“You’re really back.” The hell was I doing? True, I still loved her....part of me always will but I didn’t think I’d react like this.

“Hai......I missed you. So many nights passed....I longed for your embrace.” Her soft arms wrapped around me. “I have so much to tell you Koga”. I closed my eyes as she ran her fingers through my hair. The feel of her black fur on my chest....brought back so many memories.


“Well, well, well.”
Aaliyah and I turned quickly at the sharpness of Ayame’s voice. Aaliyah let me go at the sound of her cracking knuckles. Her emerald glare shot through us. “Hmph....let’s hope it’s an apology for making Koga your personal scratching post.” She hissed. I knew the fiery red-head too well. She sharpened her claws as she approached Aaliyah. “Or perhaps you need to feel the pain you put out.”

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I had to get out.....must free myself, my thoughts from this putrid youkai. He haunted my thoughts....my deeds.......now was the time to make him pay. I sat there lifeless, no fight within me or so he thought. What he did to Rin......I have not the words to describe the loathing I felt for him. I wanted to carve that sadistic smile from his face........I held such a lust for his blood, I could taste it. He has taken so much from me.....from the slayer, Sango......I later found out she was my sister. We were nothing but pons in his game....Naraku used people and threw them away without thought. Many nights, I remembered hearing Kagura cry out.....he used to torture her in ways I cannot part my lips to speak of. Shiori also......I never understood how she could love Naraku.
Sesshomaru-sama never left Rin’s side. I could only get but so close for fear off him picking up my scent. Every time I set eyes on him.....I can still feel his mighty grip around my neck. There she was....I saw her as she inched closed to him. Tears fell from her eyes as she tossed and turned. A clawed hand reached out to calm her shaking. Waiting for the right time, I was finally able to leap towards the next tree. I looked at my reflection as I studied my weapon.
“Sleep peacefully Rin.......for soon, Naraku will die.”


“A/N: Ughhh....I hope you guys enjoyed that one. And what’s this?.....Aaliyah’s back.....and Kohakku’s on the scene! Hmmm....the plot gets thicker!