Alls Fair in Love and War

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Chapter 7 Koga

Watching the way Father and Rama spared in the castle gardens fascinated me. I've seen Father fight with Godfather and Rama fight with Sessho but rarely do I ever see my family practice their techniques with one another. My lord has been on edge since we saw that dragon freak a few days ago in the festival. His temper had skyrocketed to a new level of which I've never seen. Proof of his anxiety came yesterday when I walked into the baths and found two of the bathing servants hanging upside down by his camellia vines.

I couldn't understand how someone so playful and calm would let someone like that jackass dragon get to him.

Then there was my brother's attitude to look into as well. His change wasn't as drastic as Father's but it was noticeable. Whenever he came to the gardens he'd make a beeline straight for the Trinity Tree and stay there for many hours talking to her about many different things. I'm never allowed to approach when one of my superiors is discussing any type of matter with her because it's supposed to be private.

Sometimes I kind of feel left out in a lot of things my family could do and the way they looked. I was far darker than them when it came to my skin and hair but me and father have the same color eyes only his are much brighter. He always told me that I was just born unique and to not look into it much. I knew I wasn't ugly. Hell I get tons of demons and humans alike who tell me how beautiful and exotic I am, not to mention I hear it from Rama and Father all the time.

"Koga?"

From my position on the stomp, I hadn't heard my brother's call. Nor did I pay either of them any kind when they approached. My mind was still clouded with so many questions I needed answered. Some pretty stupid, some not so stupid but still needed some to be solved.

Suddenly a light touch behind my right ear startles me from my thoughts to see two pairs of eyes staring directly at me. I hadn't realized that they were so close. The way they were looking so intensely caused my face to heat up.

"Koga," Father kneeled before me with a worried expression on his face. "Are you feeling alright my son?"

"Yea I'm ok. It's just the sun." Dumb excuse to cover a blush.

"No I mean have you been…afraid?"

I blinked. "Afraid? Afraid of what?"

Kazo and Kurama shared a look before coming back at me. "You've been distant ever since we met Ryuukotsesui. It's made me worried that the beast frightened you."

That had to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard but I wasn't going to say that out loud. I knew when to cross my Father with my smart mouth and I only did that an average of five times every twelve days. I'd been met that limit. "No I'm not scared of him."

"Then tell me what's got you so distressed."

"I'm fine Father."

"No you're not."

"Yes I am."

"Koga."

"Father." Well I've passed my limit and it's only been six days.

Kazo sighed. "Koga don't test me. Now answer my question or do you want to talk to the crack of my whip."

Negative. My ass and Mr. Whip don't get along so I'd better start talking. "I've just been worried about you and Rama. Not's all."

Kurama joined his father on the ground placing a hand on my knee. The light touch made me flinch but I hoped it wasn't noticeable. I hated when my brother touched me like that. It always made me feel funny like a purring kitty cat.

"Koga why would you worry about Father and I?"

I turned my head away pouting. I didn't want either of them to see my eyes, which were so easy to read. "I just thought you guys were acting weird. It's no big deal." I snapped with a pissed off tone.

"Hm." The sudden grip of my jaw twisted my face back to see my father's smiling expression before he nuzzled my nose with his own causing me to go crossed eyed.

They laughed.

"That's not funny." I grouched rubbing my nose.

The laughter died down with serious looks. "Koga you needn't worry about me or your brother. The only thing I want you to worry about is getting your youki in check to see if you're able to control plants."

"Aww Father not again." I hated practicing with those stupid plants. The little creeps never wanted to do a word I said.

"Come now Koga. Practice makes perfect."

"Yea a perfect pain in the ass."

"Which will earn a perfect beating if you don't get up."

I sighed hoping off the stump. I don't get why my old man wanted me to learn how to control our pets like he and Rama. I enjoyed running around and punching the trees rather than learning to control them. I only prayed to Inari that we would get some type of interruption that would stop our lesson so I'd have an excuse not to do it.

Inari must've been listening because out of nowhere Izzan came running out of the castle yelling and flapping her wings like a crazed monster.

"Your highnesses! Your highnesses! I have grave news."

Kazo frowned already knowing what she was going to tell me.

Izzan came to a screeching halt in front of us panting. "Lord Kazo, I employ that you take Prince Kurama and Prince Koga inside. There's been another attack."

Another attack? What did she mean another attack? We've been getting attacked? By who?

"Who and where?" Kazo growled.

Izzan pulled out a stroll she had tucked away under her wing and read out the details. "It occurred a few moments ago near the Clover Valley sire. It was a male Youko named Raven."

"Method of demise?"

Izzan glanced up nervously. "Forced rape until death. Locals found his clothing torn to shreds and his anal area damaged beyond repair. "

Kazo shook his head looking up toward the darkening sky and the twinkling stars winking from the heavens. "As if I didn't already have things to worry about." He took a deep breath before turning to face his children. "Kurama get Koga ready for bed and both of you go to your rooms and lock them. I don't want either of you coming out tonight do you understand?"

"Yes Father." Kurama bowed obediently taking my hand heading for the castle.

For once I wasn't going to argue with him. Hearing that a Youko demon was attacked didn't sit with right with me since we were very crafty creatures and to hear that one was killed in such a way…It was scary. But I wasn't going to show my fear. Only losers showed their fear in front of others…

"Koga?"

I glanced up at my brother.

"Come here." Kurama bent down to pick me up in his arms and I quickly went into them latching onto his chest. "It's alright little kit." He whispered rubbing small circles on my back.

Hn, I should've know Kurama would smell my nervousness. He was perspective like that. But I didn't mind. Maybe it was considered weak to show one's fear in front of others but I didn't care of my brother knew. He always made me feel better by giving hugs or kissing me. It was probably why I felt so happy whenever he was around. His presence always made me feel safe and secure.

Maybe that's why I liked him so much.

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I couldn't get back to sleep. Ever since I heard about that Youko getting killed I've been terrified. I had a nightmare about some strange monster coming out of the bushes and trying to get me the same way that demon was killed. I wanted to go to Kurama's room and sleep with him but Father said to stay in our rooms and not to come out. I wanted to listen to him but my instincts were kicking into overdrive saying to go to my brother for some reason. I felt safer with him around. I think it's strange whenever I feel lonely or frightened I automatically want him them to comfort me.

A low noise creaked in the corner of my room near my dresser. Damn why did Father have to get me this big ass room all to myself? I was ok when I shared a bed with Rama but he insisted that I was too old to still be sleeping with him.

Click Clack.

"Fuck this." I grumbled kicking back the sheets. Damn being too old. I was hearing unnatural sounds in bedroom. What if that Youko Raping Monster came to my room wanting to have Filet of Koga's Ass? No way was I going to sit around for some creep to come for my ass. Father was going to be mad but who gave a crap. I was scared shitless.

I quietly walked for the door opening it up then immediately closed it back. Damn Father had two guards posted outside. That's just great now what was I supposed to do? Oh I know. I reached into my hair for a seed. This was my favorite trick, probably because it was the only one that worked for me. I fed some youki into the plant sitting it next to the crack of the door so the fumes could sink out.

This was called Slumber Bloom. The fumes were strong enough to knock out a full grown demon in ten seconds. Than after my ten second lapses, I heard two thumps bang outside. Bingo! I peeked out the door and saw them out like a light.

"Suckers." I snickered tip toeing over their bodies. Now all I had to do was make it down the corridor to Kurama's room and I'd be home free.

It took me a few minutes to sneak past about twenty guards and to maneuver around corners not mention I had to beg and plead with a few of Father's pets to keep quiet. When I reached Rama's door there were no guards posted out his room. Even better but it pissed me off because Father obviously thought I was too weak to take care of myself.

I didn't bother knocking on the door. If Kurama didn't get his sleep he was grumpy so I just opened it stepping inside. I could see his long slender form nestled under his silky covers and the slight rise and fall of his side.

My feet padded silently across his plush carpet until I made it over to the edge of his bed. I could see his back facing me so that meant he wouldn't notice me. I removed my kimono top and eased my way underneath the sheets with my brother being careful to be as quiet as possible. I turned to face the opposite direction, but I still didn't feel right. I wanted to touch him. But then he'd wake up. Or maybe he wouldn't. I only wanted to feel his warmth. It'd help me get some sleep.

After a few minutes of worrying the bottom of my lips, I scooted back a few inches and some more and some more and some more until I was pressed into what I felt like the stretched plane of Kurama's back and sighed. Slow heat began to radiate through my body at once where our skins connected. I smiled feeling so relieved and closed my eyes.

Before I could settle into a nice nap, Kurama stirred in his sleep and turned with an arm reaching out to drape over my smaller body pulling me against his chest. My back was pulled firmly into his chest until no more space was left between us.

"What the fuck?" I hissed panicking. Oh Inari I hope he stays asleep. I held my breath for what seemed like forever until I knew he was done moving than relaxed. A few minutes later the arm wrapped around my chest began to move, his claws gliding over my chest circling over my nipples.

I stiffened not daring to move an inch as his hand began to do things to me I've never felt before. His claws left light scratches over my flesh coming to spread over my stomach massaging small circles over my abs.

Strangely I wasn't scared or no longer tense from his touch. It was new and…different. So warm and cozy. Kurama wasn't really awake so he didn't know what he was doing. The hand was moving around and around coming to rest against my chest. I sighed lending into the touch. This felt really good. Very, very good. I giggled in the dark because it tickled a little bit too.

Than that same hot hand began to move again, sliding down back to my stomach faster than the last time. But this time the hand didn't stop exploring. It went lower, slipping inside of hakama night pants before I could react. My pants were loose because I hated sleeping in tight clothes. I'm going to have to remember to wearing tighter clothes. That hand was dipping way too low. My smiled vanished then. This felt so weird. It felt good and bad at the same time. Not as good as when he was rubbing along my chest but still not bad. I remained quiet as suddenly his large hand grasped around my manhood, touching me in a way I never thought I'd ever be touched.

I wanted to squeal or something. Slowly it started feeling nice. He griped me tightly using one of his fingers to tease the tip of my member. I squirmed against his chest my tail accidently brushing between his legs. Kurama groaned in his sleep and to my horror started to stroke me. Oh Inari this felt so wonderful. He's never touched me like this before, now I wish he always would. A low sound came from my throat as he squeezed me. I was so close to passing out. It felt so good.

"Koga."

Oh dear Gods above he's awake! Where's a deep hole when you need one?

"Don't act surprised little kit. I heard you come in a few minutes ago." He whispered against my ear in his deep voice sending jolts up my spine.

"Do you like what I'm doing to you?"

I couldn't answer so I just nodded.

"I see." His other hand came around to turn my head to his eyes. But…when I saw them they weren't his. These eyes were…red. A glowing pale red.

I was shocked and feeling a bit curious but I wasn't scared because I knew that this was brother.

"Don't be afraid." He lends forward to push his mouth against mines slipping his thick vulpine tongue into my mouth. It was so big I thought I'd choke as he swirled and twirled it around my smaller one in slow lazy caresses. I didn't know what to do so I just mimicked his moves with my own tongue.

Kurama broke the kiss looking into my cloudy eyes. "Hm, you kiss beautifully Koga." The long tongue came to lick along my jawline lowering to my neck as it transformed into a pair of lips sucking at a certain part between my collarbone and shoulder blade.

My body was on fire. I never knew that kissing could go pass the casual ones I shared with Father, God father and Sesshomaru. But this…this was a whole new level.

"K-Kurama." I moaned flexing my back from the tiny prickles of heat dotting my skin.

"Mmm… just wait. It gets better."

Kurama lifted up on his arms pushing my body underneath his so I was now staring up at him. The fiery red sparks in his eyes were mesmerizing. I felt almost hypnotized by the light. Like I couldn't control my body anymore. That's when my fear started to show. No longer did I see my brother above me but some weird memory from a long time ago. A memory of a large ugly demon trying to do the same thing. I was scared. But I couldn't speak. My voice was gone. I didn't want to do this anymore. It was too scary.

One of his long fingers traced a long path from my neck to my pec circling around it before his entire hand spread over it to squeeze. My breathing was becoming labored and hallowed. This felt so good but I was still frightened. I watched with widened eyes as Kurama's body descended on top of mines, landing snug between my legs. His body was so large, spreading my thighs to full capacity.

That demon…that demon was going to hurt me. I can't do this. I can't do this….

Suddenly Kurama's head jerked forward than his body fell slump against me. That's when I opened my eyes and saw Father standing by the edge of the bed with the side of his hand displayed. He'd knocked Kurama unconscious.

"Koga come here." I quickly crawled from underneath my brother's body and into Father's opened arms. "Shh it's ok." He said trying to sooth my whimpering. With one arm he held me on his chest while with the other he straightened his other son's body throwing the blankets over him. I watched him brush aside my brother's hair sighing. "Come on."

He cradled me to his chest as he made way for the door closing it shut behind him. We didn't say anything as we continued down the hallways, pass my bedroom and straight into my Father's chambers. He had one of the biggest rooms in the entire castle decorated with the most exotic types of plants and vines. "Here." He motioned for me to go under his blankets and eased in beside me, signaling for his lamp weeds to dull down.

I lay beside him staring into the darkness my mind filled with so many questions. I wanted to know what had just happened. Why was Kurama's eyes glowing red and why was he knocked out? None of this made any sense.

"Koga what did he do to you?" Father asked calmly in the darkness.

I flinched from the chilled tone of his voice thinking that I was in serious trouble for disobeying his order. "He…he just…touched me."

"Were those touches intimate?"

"Intimate?" I didn't know what that meant.

"Did he touch you in places I told you weren't allowed to be touched by anyone but your Taisho and myself?"

I nodded slowly watching the luminous blue glow of his eyes become half lidded. "Koga listen to me. You must never speak of this incident again. Do you understand me?"

"But why Father?" For some reason another question I wasn't expecting to ask left my lips. "Is he…is he the one who's doing those attacks?" I don't know why I asked such a question because I knew Kurama could never do that.

Kazo hesitated a moment before answering truthfully. "No. Kurama isn't behind those attacks. But still I want you to be silent about what has happened tonight. No one must know of what he's done."

I nodded again. "What will happen to Kurama? Will he remember?"

Kazo shook his head. "No your brother won't remember what happened tonight. This will remain a secret. Your brother, your god father, Sesshomaru and Inuyasha must never know of this event. Not ever. Do you understand?"

My eyes shifted from side to side. Keeping a secret from God father and Sesshomaru would be easy but from Inuyasha and Kurama? That was easier said than done sense we shared all of our secrets. So instead of answering I bowed my head into my pillow.

The elder Youko tilted his son's chin up with his finger looking pointedly into his eyes. "Do you understand?" He repeated more softly.

Looking into his eyes I saw something I'd never seen there before. Anger, happiness, and playfulness were always what I ever saw inside of his blue eyes but now…now all I saw was sadness. I didn't want to see that there. My Father was strong and noble. He shouldn't ever have that look in his eyes. So if keeping this a secret would make him happy then so be it. "Yes Father I understand."

Kazo smiled placing a kiss on Koga's forehead. "Good kit. Now get some sleep. We've got a long day tomorrow with your training in the gardens."

I didn't argue this time as he tucked me under his chin against his chest.

I listened to the slow rhythm of his heartbeat pounding against my ear. Moments passed before my eyes grew heavy with exhaustion. My thoughts were filled so many new questions and answers I'd never gain. But one thing I hated the most was that I was going to keep a secret from the one person in the world who I hated lying too.

The one who made my stomach have those fluttery moments. I knew what I was doing was wrong but he could never know what he's done. Not ever.

TBC: Don't worry every issue that occurs is connected into one giant piece of craziness. ^_^ Koga. Kazo's POV is coming next. But that won't be until Sunday. I gotta go out of town on business. See you then. ^_^