Weathering the Storm

Weathering the Storm
By Smittin Kittin
Chapter one
When it rains...
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I do not own Inuyasha or any related characters. Great now I'm depressed!
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Special thanks 2 my beta! Sweetie u know ur the best smooches! (hands plate of chocolate chip cookies) don't worry i didn't bake them ^_^
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WARNING...tho this fic can stand alone it is part of a series so some information is assumed from previous installments. Starting with 'Unleashed Desire' (total smut btw ~_^), The Feel of You (more smut w/some of the plot revealed)

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Well that's all i have 2 say so...enjoy the fic! ^_^
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She was running, being chased. By whom, she didn't know. What she did know was that she had to keep going. "Can't let him catch me!" she declared in a frantic whisper. She turned her head, chancing a backward glance. Her foot caught on an exposed tree root causing her to fall unceremoniously to the ground. She crawled along the forest floor struggling to regain her footing. Her attacker struck her, thrusting his hand into her chest, laughing manically. Panic seized her as her life force was slowly drained from her body. The young woman struggled for air, using her last breath to call out the name of her beloved, "INUYASHAAA!!!"

Kagome woke with a start, gripped by fear. Her heart was pounding in her chest, beads of sweat clung to her brow, and she struggled to catch her breath. Her eyes darted around the room, sweeping over the antiquities and past the dark fabrics that decorated the guest bedroom of the demon lord's suburban estate. She leaped from the bed when she could not find what she searched for. She opened the door to her sleeping chambers and took off down the hall. She was sprinting, her bare feet slapping the cold stone floor, raven tresses whipping in the wind caused by her frantic pace. She shivered, a thin tank top and bikini brief were her only protection from the cool night air seeping through the granite walls. She kept running, giving no thought to her state of undress or the chill that kissed cre creamy flesh. She bolted down the stairs, making a quick right.

Weeks spent in the massive estate had familiarized her with the labyrinth of passageways and corridors. The entire trip had taken her less than a minute. She burst through the doors of the study. Four pairs of concerned eyes immediately turned in her direction. She was swept into powerful arms and she dissolved into tears.

"Kagome... baby what's wrong? What happened?" Inuyasha asked, his left hand pressing her head to his chest, his right one soothingly tracing his mark on her. A tailored, silk-lined charcoal gray Armani suit jacket was tossed at Inuyasha's head. He outstretched a clawed hand, easily catching the airborne garment. He wrapped it around the shivering form of his whimpering mate. He turned a thankful glance in the direction of his chivalrous brother and made his way to the darkly upholstered suede-covered loveseat. He placed her on his lap, gently strokier Eer Ebon tresses, his calm aura soothing the frantic miko.

She curled into him. Seeking comfort, her soul found solace in the loving warmth of his strong embrace.

After several minutes, Kagome was finally able to compose herself. She explained the events of her nightmare to the study's occupants. The room fell silent. Miroku was the first to speak. "Perhaps it would be best if you tried to get some sleep Kagome. The last few weeks have been quite stressful for you."

Kagome's head shot up. "I am not a mental case Miroku! I am being stalked by a mad man, or have you forgotten!" she spat in an irritated tone.

Kouga was the next to try an rationalize the situation. He took a seat next to Kagome, earning a growl from her mate. He ignored it. "Look, there's no need to be scared Kag. I'm not going anywhere, so don't worry, I'll be here to protect you!" he reassured her, wrapping his arms around her shoulders and pulling her to him.

Inuyasha growled, pulling Kagome out of Kouga's embrace and smacking him in the back of the head. "Keep you're filthy, fucking hands off MY mate, you mangy wolf!" he barked.

Kagome sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose between her thumb and index finger. "As much as I appreciate the offer Kouga..." a very pleased wolf with selective hearing cut her off.

"Think nothing of it!" Kouga stated, giving her a toothy grin. " Just because dog shit here can't keep you safe doesn't mean I..." He stopped mid sentence when Kagome placed her hand on his leg.

Kagome rolled her eyes when Kouga sat there grinning like an idiot. 'I swear this guy is as dense as Hojo,' she thought to herself. 'But he does mean well.' However, his last statement caused Kagome to loose her temper, all good intentions aside. She rested her left hand on Kouga's thigh, squeezing lightly. "Kouga, wasn't it just last week that you were left on this doorstep in a crate? I hardly think I need you to protect me!" Her grip on Kouga's leg tightened. When he began to stutter a reply, Kagome interrupted with, "And further more, I would appreciate it if you wouldn't insult my mate!" Kagome looked up, her eyes sparking with miko energy. "Inuyasha would give his life to keep me safe... or have you forgotten the circumstances of our meeting?" It was a rhetorical question.

Kagome closed her eyes, taking several deep breaths. She patted Kouga's leg. "I know you mean well Kouga, and I care about you too... as a friend..." she sighed knowing her words had hurt him. "I appreciate your concern and I'm always glad to know you're looking out for me as well."

With that Kagome turned to her mate, straddled his lap and whispered in his ear. "Inuyasha, please take me to bed," she requested, wrapping her slender arms around his neck. He nodded, sliding his hands under her bottom to support her weight and rising from the sofa. Her lean legs encircled his waist as she laid her head on his shoulder, burying her nose in the nape of his neck. She breathed deep, inhaling the soothing scent that was distinctly Inuyasha.

He turned toward Miroku. "Hey monk! You're spending the night with Sango, right?" He inquired.

Miroku rose from his spot in one of the lushly upholstered wingback chairs, left hand rubbing the back of his neck. "Ahh, if only I would be so fortunate. I will however, be staying with the lovely exterminator and her brother at her apartment this evening," he said with a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Inuyasha shook his head. "Keep your hands to yourself lech! I don't need Sango breaking her hand on your thick head." Inuyasha warned before focusing his attention on the demon lounging comfortably on the loveseat. "Wolf you gonna keep an eye on the kit?" he queried in a gruff voice.

Kouga grinned, clasping his hands behind his head and reclining into them. "Don't worry about it mutt-face, I'll watch out for Shippo, you just keep Kagome safe," he said in a teasing tone.

Inuyasha snorted, pulling Kagome's lithe form closer to his body. He started toward the door, but was halted by the calm voice of his stoic elder sibling. "Sleep well little miko," the isivesive lord encouraged, never looking up from the papers neatly stacked on his desk.

Inuyasha continued his path out of the study, acknowledging his brother with a backward wave of his hand. Kagome tightened her grip on him when he bound up the winding staircase. He entered their room with a sigh, locking the door behind them. He walked over to the bed and leaned over to deposit the girl plastered to his chest. He removed Sesshoumaru's jacket from her, crinkling his nose at the trace scent the garment left on her. He stepped away from the bed, removing his clothing and climbing under the covers. He lay on his back, pulling Kagome into his embrace so that she rested with her head on his shoulder. He wrapped his right arm around her, placing his hand on the small of her back. He allowed his fingers to lightly trace his mark on her.

She snuggled into him, draping her long leg over his abdomen, her slender fingers following the familiar outline of the symbols of their intertwined names seared over his heart. She closed her eyes, permitting his aura to push all thoughts of her horrific vision out of her head.

He lay there breathing in her sweet fragrance, contented to fall asleep with her in his arms. He stiffened and his eyes flew open when she shifted her position, so she was straddling his torso. He looked up at her, a low growl rumbling in his chest when he felt the warm, moist heat of her feminine core resting firmly against his stomach.

She moaned, tossing her long sable tresses over her left shoulder and lowering her head to his chest. She started a trail of butterfly kisses from his throat, across his collarbone and over his pectorals. She flicked her tongue over his nipple until it was a hardened nub. She sucked it into her mouth, nibbling it lightly, earning a throaty moan from her mate. She shifted once more, grinding herer her half seductively against his abdomen. She was sucking on his neck, her nails dragging down his chest. "I said take me to bed Yash... I didn't say anything about going to sleep," she purred.

He groaned, his growing erection twitching to life. His hands stroked along the smooth flesh of her back, pressing her closer to him er fer full breasts brushed against his chest when she inhaled. He could feel her nipples harden through the thin cotton of her tank top. His hands slid to the firm flesh of her plump bottom, kneading her cheeks in his large hands. "What do you want Kagome... tell me what you need love," he demanded in a husky tone.

She shivered, ceasing her assault on his neck. She rose so she was sitting on his stomach leaning over him, her face inches from his. Her indigo tresses formed a curtain around the two lovers. " I want... I need... you to make love to me Yash." She closed the distance between them, her lips lightly touching his. "Make me forget... please... just for the night... I need to forget," she whispered, pressing her lips to his.

He slid his hand into her silken hair, tilting her head deepening the kiss. His tongue slipped past her lips, exploring the recesses of her mouth. He rolled them over so he lay on top of her, his weight settled between her legs. He broke the kiss, both panting for air. He looked into her eyes, the desperation in their cinnamon depths almost broke his heart.

He knew the last couple of weeks had been difficult. The completion of their bond had been hard on her physically, not to mention the emotional and spiritual drain, and she had not yet fully recovered. He insisted they move into Sesshoumaru's estate upon receiving a second package with a threatening note at their north-side condominium. This time, it had been a dead sparrow with a piece of paper tied to its foot. The message promised that the sender would be 'as gentle with her as he had been with his beloved bird.' The sick bastard had the nerve to be environmentally conscious while threatening her life, using recycled paper and boxes.

Once Kouga recovered, he explained the reason he took off with the senator's daughter. It had all been a lie. They weren't hired to keep someone from kidnapping her, they were brought in to prevent her escape. Her grandfather was holding her captive, using her for his personal gain. The knowledge that they had been helping the young girl's family, to force her to maintain a barrier against her will, hit the entire group hard. Finding out that the girl was also a half demon made the news that much more difficult for Inuyasha.

The third note was delivered to Souta at his school. That's when Kagome's nightmares started. She had not slept one full night in sixteen days, despite the fact that Inuyasha had deployed a small army of demons to watch over her family at the shrine.

He cupped her cheek in his palm, his thumb stroking her lower lip. His lips fell upon hers once more. His instincts would not let him ignore her pleas. He was determined to spend the rest of the night helping her forget.

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Well guys that's the first chap. Hope you enjoy it! As always, if you like r/r even if you don't like r/r! Please & Thank You! Hugs & Kisses. Smittin Kittin.