The Forgotten Promise

Title: The Forgotten Promise (3/3)
Pairings: Kouga (or is it?) x Miroku

Summary: A year after the forest encounter with Naraku and Sesshoumaru, Miroku discovers that his curse was never lifted and that meant he would still be the man demon's toy. Things get decidely stranger when he awakens from a heavy sleep finding himself inside Naraku's castle. He doesn't really remember how he got there and there's something else that he soon discovers. Kouga of the wolf clan was as well a captor of theirs. But, something about him was doesn't seem right though Miroku can't figure out exactly what it was.

Notes: This last piece has a very interesting twist. One that I had never considered before so of course it holds a "what-if" scenerio that a friend of mine challenged me to do instead of the initial out come of the whole anime itself. You must read on to find out what I mean.

A year had past since those two nights with Kagome and the forest deal with both Naraku and Sesshoumaru. Kagome had the child, a boy, which I'd always wanted, in her world and strangely Inuyasha wasn't upset over the whole deal. In fact he seemed to be okay with it. I'll never understand him.

Our son, whom we named after Inuyasha, stays with Kagome's family for his own safety. That was a decision we both had made. My right hand of course still bares a scar that the wind tunnel left, which I foolishly thought to mean it was closed. However, my thinking that soon changed one late afternoon as I sat on a clearing overlooking the town we were at for the evening.

A faint twinge coursed through it causing it to itch terribly. Instinctively, I rubbed it on the grassy area beneath me. Soon after a burning sensation took hold. Raising it up, I looked at it. The hole was beginning to reappear and I felt my heart skip a beat.

I muttered. "Why? I thought this was gone." I took the wrap I use to wear over it, and then replaced the cloth again. Holding it in place with the beads. I added hoisting myself up with the staff. "Damn you, Naraku. You deceived me. You promised."

A voice from behind spoke with a light chuckle. "Since when can you trust a demon, monk?" I spun on my heels. Naraku stood there and I noticed that he also had a small half of the shikon jewel around his neck. I stated again. "You promised you'd make this disappear if I gave myself to you. I only agreed to do so, to protect Kagome." holding my now clothed wrist.

"Miroku. I only said that to get what I wanted. For that night, it did disappear. But, it was never fully gone. And, as long as I am still alive, it shall remain." He strolled towards me then grabbed my neck and said pulling me close to him. "You see, once a curse like this is given; only the death of the one who cast it can actually remove it. And since I know that you can't do that, the tunnel shall remain."

I shouted. "You bastard!" Swinging my staff at him just as he vanished with laughter. I sadly missed him as it swung through the vacated space. My ego was crushed along with whatever dignity that I had left.

Falling to my knees I wept silently and was thankful that the others weren't around to see me in this disgraced state. Later that night I strolled by myself through the forest. I told my friends that I wanted to be alone for a while and would see them in the morning. My head was swimming with thoughts of being Naraku's toy. To do with whatever he chose. The thought of that almost sickened me.

Knowing him like I do, he would take pleasure in breaking my will. My pride. My humanity. As I walked, another thought invaded my mind. This one however had nothing to do with my increasing hatred of him. Instead, it was the growing lust that seemed to seep its way into my body with just the memory of that one night in the forest.

"Why is this?" I asked myself aloud. "Why do I feel a longing for his touch? That is the last thing that I want from him." The wind around me blew silently through the thick leaf-ridden trees. A noise behind caused me to stop and spin around asking. "Who's there?"

Sesshoumaru stepped out of the shadows and stared silently. He was still a part of my torment, but not like Naraku. In fact, I believe he really had no interest in me to begin with. Like it was something that he, himself had to be part of. I was able relate to that. I spoke leaning against a tree behind me with arms crossed. "What do you want Sesshoumaru?"

He lowered his eyes then said leaning against a tree across from where I was. "Naraku asked me to bring you to him."

"Do you always do what he asks?" I asked sarcastically. When he didn't answer that, I took that as a yes. I pushed away from my own tree then added walking away. "You can tell him that if he wants me, he'll have to come get me hlf."lf."

Thed atd at that point picked up, stirring loose leaves and the smell of Jasmine filled the air. I froze where I stood. Behind me, I heard Naraku's deep voice. "Nice one my little pet. Although, I wouldn't be wishing that if I was you." He stated pulling me backwards by the neck and into him. I gasped as he roughly grabbed me between the legs.

Grimacing in pain I spoke through clinched teeth. "I don't want you touching me." Then added. "Anymore."

He laughed in spite of me then said. "Sorry, my love. But I own you right now. Remember? And I will, until I finally break you."

I noticed Sesshoumaru walking towards Naraku about to say something, when the man demon coldly said. "No words from you, my beautiful lover. This is between he and I." The blond demon looked at him then me and silently left us without looking back. I stared in disbelief at the disappearing form of Inuyasha's brother. Was that fear I saw his eyes? I wondered. Before I actually had the chance to fully contemplate that, I ended up passing out.

When I did awaken, I was no longer outdoors. Instead, I found myself inside a room heavy with candles that illuminated the area. It took me a few minutes to fully understand that I was inside of Naraku's main castle. When trying to move, I found not only my wrists bound and tied above me but was also completely naked.

I shouted fighting the restraints. "What the hell? What's going on here?"

"Ah. You're finally awake. Good. I suppose I gave you a little more than was actually needed.

"Naraku. You monster. Why am I tied to this? Where are my clothes?"

"Such compliments. I will cherish those coming from you. You're tied there because I want you to be and your clothes. Yes, well, you won't need them anymore. At least not while you're in here."

Those words alone, made me stop moving. I almost lost the will to breathe when Sesshoumaru appeared pulling Kouga in with him. They stood behind my tormentor. Naraku spoke again. "I'm sure you've already met my newest toy, Kouga, here. So, there's no need for introductions."

"Why." I began but was silenced by Naraku holding something up. What it was, I couldn't tell.

He said. "You and he are going to entertain yourselves to your hearts content. Keep each other company, if you like. I have other matters to tend to." I had always known that Naraku was as mad as they come, but this was ludicrous.

He walked over to me and said holding my chin firmly. "I will free you from your restraints. Since it is not I who will pleasure you, there is no need for them. I could personally torment you over and over until I either wear you out from pure exhaustion, or kill you. Whichever comes first. But, I will leave you be."

I watched his expressions. He was being honest with me. Which is something that I don't ever recall him doing. Reluctantly I nodded my agreement and he smiled a little. After un-doing the ties that held my wrists he grabbed my left arm then pulled me off the small raised makeshift bed and led me over to where Kouga was.

Soon after, both he and Sesshoumaru left us alone. I noticed that my new friend wasn't himself. But I couldn't tell why. Although I think my being naked did have something to do with it. When I started to speak he placed a hand over my mouth then shook his head no. He whispered. "I'm going to get you out of here. Just follow my lead. Okay?"

I nodded my response. Kouga licked his lips then leaned down and carefully kissed me. Although this was only meant to be a diversion, I found myself placing my arms around his waist and he deepened the kiss. It became increasingly sensual and very difficult to focus on anything else other than him. I sighed quietly while he slowly ran his own hands down my bare back and ass.

By the time he broke the kiss we had going, both of us were nearly breathless. He spoke softly. "We need to go. Come on." He handed me a robe that was not my own and headed towards the door. I tied closed the garment then followed. After searching the hallway, Kouga motioned for me. No signs of either Naraku or Sesshoumaru could be found. Which in itself was strange and we left the grounds un-challenged.

Being as late as it was, Kouga led us to one of his clans’ caves and we stayed there. I sat down on the bedding studying my clothed wrist. Feeling that I would never be freed of Naraku. I un-did the wrapped hand and held it up. The curse was of course still there but something about it looked different. The tunnel seemed to be getting smaller. Kouga's voice broke my thoughts. "How long have you had that?"

"My whole life. It's part of my families curse. Placed by Naraku. I'll continue to have it while he is still alive. Or until he sees fit to remove it, is ois own. But I personally don't see the second choice happening."

He nodded sitting down beside me and handed me a flask. Then added. "Stream water. I figured you could use some." I thanked him and took a drink. Some of the water trickled from my lips and onto my chin. As I started to wipe it away, Kouga touched my hand then said. "I'll take care of that." and softly ran his tongue along the small trail that the water left. After doing so he carefully flicked his tongue across my lips then slowly allowed it to enter my mouth. This was a lot more erotic than I had ever experienced and I found myself giving into his gentle kiss again.

My head was swimming and I felt like I was falling. Kouga carefully removed the robe I had on after removing his own. Laying me down, he slowly moved downwards, gently licking and nibbling my exposed skin. I raised my arms above my head, fully allowing the sensations to invade me. Kouga took his time with everything he was doing and it made me forget about the experiences of my unwanted encounters with Naraku and Sesshoumaru.

Kouga took my throbbing shaft into his hand and slowly manipulated the skin. Focusing mostly on the tip and under ring. I closed my eyes, tilting my head backwards. I whispered. "Please. Kouga."

He stopped with what he was doing then moved up to me and said against my lips. "I promise not to won't hurt you, Miroku."

I looked up at him without saying anything. After sometime, I said. "I believe you, Kouga. You have given me no reasons not to."

He touched my lips, tracing my bottom one with his thumb then leaned down and allowed his tongue to slip inside. The instant mine touched his, the longing that I had for him earlier at the castle, re-appeared and I moved my arms around his waist, fully welcoming him to join me. When we broke the kiss, Kouga asked me turn over and I did. He raised my hips up a little and placed his already lubricated shaft at my entrance then glided forward without warning. I bit my left wrist as the union was completed. Stifling a whimper.

Kouga took his time moving within me. Allowing me to get used to his size. I could feel every movement he made. This was nothing like the time before. In fact, it was more pleasurable. More erotic. I didn't have anything enhancing the feelings this time. He continued to carefully thrust forward and I slowly moved within his gentle grasp. Leaning forward to my right ear, Kouga whispered. "You are absolute heaven, Miroku." I sighed softly in response, moving myself backwards, taking him even deeper than before.

When rising back up he held my hips in place and increased his movement. I felt him hit my pleasure spot and involuntarily moaned aloud. Kouga groaned softly as he pulled completely out only to return deep inside again. I continuously met every movement he made until the last time the rhe re-entered me completely, we both cried out in unison as extreme torrents raced through us.

He and I both ended up collapsing on the bedding beneath us. Neither of us dared moving. It seemed like eternity passed before we did so. Kouga pulled himself out, still dripping with the spent seed he released. I trembled softly from the sudden coolness that greeted me. But soon after felt a thick covering encasing me in warmth. Smiling contently I fought sleep. But it won out. I ended up dreaming and of course in it, was Naraku. But something seemed different about him. He actually didn't have an evil aura around him.

He spoke. "We are now even, monk. The promise has been fulfilled. You shall no longer be bothered with me. Live your days in peace." Then he just faded. I awoke with a start and searched the space I was in. I was alone in there. No signs of Kouga that I could readily see. I sighed quietly and once again looked at my hand and gasped when seeing the tunnel was no longer there. No scar either. The skin was fully it. Jt. Just then a soft wind blew through and the faint smell of Jasmine floated in then disappeared just as quick. I shuddered a little but strangely didn't feel threatened.

The next morning, I was awakened again, this time it was to the voices of Kagome and Inuyasha. I completely sat up, noticing that I had somehow re-acquired my own clothes again. Kagome spoke. "Miroku? What are you doing in here? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. But what's going on? Where's Kouga? He found me last night at Naraku's castle and helped me escape there."

"Huh? What are you talking about? Kouga hasn't been around or qor quite awhile now."

"That's impossible. He was just here with me last night, after getting me away from Naraku. And look. The wind tunnel is gone." I said holding up my hand to her.

She studied it then said. "Maybe you were dreaming that he was here. I don't know. But he's not here now. Not with us anyway." I started to comment then thought about the dream I'd had and the words Naraku said within it. I asked myself standing up from the cold floor.

// Had he chosen to lift the curse without further tormenting me? Why would he be that generous when he never had been before? //

Then another thought flitted through and I remembered him mentioning that he had wanted to break me then suddenly realized that Naraku could be whoever or whatever he wanted, just by using his magic and Kouga was someone that he knew was a friend. So, of course he d bed be an obvious choice. I blushed immensely at the thought. Hoping that no one with me noticed it. I yet again, felt deceived, but chose to let it go and left the cold empty cave closely following the others.

As it goes now, I am no longer tormented by Naraku and have finally begun to enjoy my life free of the curse. Sesshoumaru has somewhat begun to accept Inuyasha as his brother. And although the rivalry is still there, they do tend to tolerate one another better than before. As for Kagome and myself, we ended up getting married, which was actually hem's m's idea and we alternate between her world and mine. Our own family has increased by one. This time we have a little girl. The days have fiy bey become much more peaceful for all of us and that's exactly the way we had always wanted them to be.


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