Breaking of the Leash

Summary: Kagome is in heat and Inuyasha is not taking it well. During one sit, Inuyasha warns Kagome about something regarding to him. In the process, this makes her come to a decission to stay with Kouga. Will Kagome return to Inuyasha or will this be the end of them?

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of Inuyasha. The only thing that belong to me is this plot.

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Breaking off the Leash

It was one of those days. Kagome was in heat. She was cranky, tired, and worse, she sat Inuyasha about twenty times before noon. A loud yell echoed across the grounds followed by a loud thump. Instead of twenty, make that twenty-one.

"You are such a jerk, Inuyasha. No respect for anything. I can not believe you." Kagome's face was red with anger. She was mad. Inuyasha took it too far and ended up eating dirt once again. Sango, Miroku, and Shippo stood away as she yelled the command and turned away from him. He cursed into the air as the beads were actived and down he went.

Kagome released a sigh as she looked at the hanyou upon the ground. Turning towards her bag, she grabbed it and started heading off towards the forest. "Kagome, where are you going?" asked Sango trying to stop her.

"On a walk." Kagome's tone was dark and demanding. Miroku and Shippo hid behind Sango as Sango turned to walk back to their camp area. Inuyasha had already pushed himself up and had his back turned towards the modern girl. He released a small "feh" as he heard Kagome leave.

With his arms crossed in the sleeves of the fire-rat haori, he thought about what turned Kagome on. He didn't understand what her problem was. Ya, every month she went through the same problem, but never has she sat him so many times because of it. She looked exhausted. He was offering her a ride on his back. He only mentioned that he never seen Kikyou go through this much problem and she sat him. He didn't understand why. He just stated the obvious.

With each month, Inuyasha was able to ignore Kagome's anger and of course, her addicting scent. However, this month, it was completely different. His demon blood was craving for a release. It wanted to claim the modern girl as it's mate. Inuyasha did not want to risk that. He knew deep down that he cared for the girl. Hell, he even loved the girl. He wanted to be with her as her life mate, but not while she was in a pretty bad mood. It could end up wrong in so many ways that right now the best thing was to avoid the young woman.

Kagome stopped halfway from the group. She couldn't believe Inuyasha. Of all the things he could have said, he had to bring up something regarding to the reincarnated miko. She hated being compared to her. She thought Inuyasha cared about her. He certainly would get jealous enough and come to her whenever he could, so why did he have to do it? Why did he have to bring up Kikyou?

Just the thought of the miko made Kagome's blood boil. Anger started to rise once again. She wanted to let it ago. She wanted to yell at the hanyou. Call him names. Do anything just to get the anger to go away. Releasing a loud yell, she said the one word that would allow all of her anger to disappear. A smile danced across her face as she heard the loud thump.

Kagome felt in a better mood as she continued on her walk. Sitting him was what she needed.However, now as she continued on her walk, something felt wrong. It was too silent. Usually she could hear the sounds of her comrads or at least, the hanyou's cursing, but there was nothing. Slowing down, she started to glance around the forest when woosh.

Kagome met the ground with a hard thump. A shadow devoured her body as a claw hand grabbed her shoulder and rolled her over. Kagome looked up and noticed Inuyasha looking pretty unhappy for being sat the twenty-second time that morning. She tried moving to either sit up or just turn away from him. However, his grip upon her was tight. She watched as he bent down upon one knee and stare at her before yelling. "What in hell was that for, wench?"

"For everything. Now get up." She responded as she tried moving from his grip.

"No, damn it. You have been all hell since this morning. Keep it up, Kagome, and you will end up hurt."

Kagome swallowed back her anger and stared at him with confusion. What was he saying to her? Was he threating her? He wouldn't do that. He wouldn't hurt her, would he? "What? Are threating me?"

Inuyasha dropped his head as he glanced away from her face. She could hear him talking in a low, deep tone. "If you think it is that way, then go ahead. You're in heat, damn it. Do you remember that night when Sango talked about it to the group? Do you remember everything she said?"

Kagome nodded her head. She remembered everything. It was just two days ago that everyone was sitting around the fire. Noises could be heard in the distance. Shippo wasn't too happy about the noises and tried hiding in Kagome's sleeping bag. Sango only laughed. Kagome asked what was so funny and that is when the conversation was started. Sango mentioned that during a certain period of the month, female demons go into heat. It is their time to find a mate to bare their young. Sango mentioned that demon mating was rough. It could sometimes kill. Kagome was suprised by this. However, she knew she had nothing to worry about. There was no way that anything like that could happen, at least, not to her.

Her respond to his question was weak. It was whisper upon the wind. "Yes, I remember."

Inuyasha lift his head and stared into Kagome's eyes before leaning down towards her ear. He tighten his grip upon her shoulder as he spoke in a dark, venomous whisper. "Good. Remember this, Kagome. I am half-DEMON and MALE. Don't push me to far or you just might end up hurt." He leaned back away from the girl and stood up. With one jump, he was in the trees and out of Kagome's site.

Kagome sat there upon the ground suprised by everything. She now knew why Sango kept glancing from her to Inuyasha. She was warning her that Inuyasha was part demon and male. Kagome remembered when Sango said that some male demons mate with the female without the female's permission. Maybe that was what Inuyasha was warning her about. He didn't want to hurt her. He didn't want her to push him to far.

A shiver of fear ran down her spine. She never thought about it that way. She never thought how it could affect Inuyasha. Maybe her best solution was to return home and wait till it was over. Maybe in two weeks she could return and there would be no problem. However, with that idea came problems. Inuyasha would not like her to leave. If she did, he most likely would come. Lately, that is what he was doing. He would come with Kagome and stay with her for a few days before returning back down the well. Kagome shook her head. She couldn't leave, not without him following.

Kagome continued to stay lost in thoughts that she never noticed the grey tornado that stormed her way. It came to a halt splashing dust and dirt over her. She looked towards it direction and notice Kouga standing with his arms cross. "Yo Kagome. How's mutt-face treating you?"

"Okay, I guess."

"Is something wrong? Usually he is here with you."

Kagome shook her head. "No. I just got a bit of a problem on my hand."

A smile followed by a short laugh escaped Kouga's lips. He walked over and sat across from the girl. "It's because your in heat, right. Mutt-face probably reacted different towards you. He probably gave you the warning about him being part demon and male. Am I correct?"

Kagome nodded her head. The ideas, the solutions, they were starting to reappear. She knew no way to protect herself. She knew if she went back to the others, she would be afraid. He would know it and want answer. A fight would start and.... Kagome didn't want to think that far. Anything could happen. He could transform and hurt her or worse. "What am I going to do?"

It was a whisper. She wasn't really expecting an answer from it. However, Kouga suprised her. "That's simple. Come stay with me. I already claimed you as my woman and told you that I loved you. It doesn't matter to me that you are in heat. The only thing that matters is that you want to be with me."

Kagome looked up into Kouga's eyes. He was looking at her with half a smile. Maybe this was her solution. To prevent everything, to stop the arguements, to prevent the pain from every time he would say the miko's name or run off, maybe she should stay with Kouga. He already told her that he loved her. That is far compare to what Inuyasha has done for her. It was the best thing. "Ya. I will come with you. It will be safer and easier for me."

"Good. I told you that I would be better for you. You should have trusted me in the first place and this wouldn't have happen. Come, lets return home to the den. You can rest for the day and think about everything." Kagome nodded her head and took Kouga's hand. In a twist of wind, both disappeared and the tornado was running towards the mountains.

Inuyasha jumped out of the trees to land in the clearing where everyone was staying. Miroku was sitting near Sango talking while Shippo was playing with Kirara. All three looked up when they noticed him coming. They glanced around hoping to see the modern girl following, but to no prevail, he was the only one. "Kagome didn't come back?" asked Miroku as he looked out towards the forest.

Sango looked from the forest towards the hanyou as Miroku asked the question. She was bitten back by suprise by his expression. Never has she seen him make a shiver run down her spine. She stood up with quick movement suprising everyone. "You didn't. You didn't scare her about that. If you did...oh poor Kagome."

"I did. She needed to be warn. She was pushing her luck towards me." replied Inuyasha as he sat against the wall. He brought his sword to rest against is shoulder and crosses his arms into his sleeves.

Miroku and Shippo both looked from Sango to Inuyasha confused on what was going on. They watched as the hanyou sat upon the grass and the demon slayer move quickly away from him. It seemed whatever the hanyou did to the modern girl, it upset Sango.

Sango knew what he told her. Kagome was in heat and well, it was affecting Inuyasha pretty bad. She just hopes that the modern girl understands that Inuyasha wasn't trying to scare her or even hurt her. He was just trying to warn her. "I wish you haven't of. You might have just scared her off and this time, I don't believe she will be returning."

Inuyasha open one of his golden eyes to look towards Sango. Releasing a small "kef", he closed it. If the girl wants to return, she will. If not, he would retreive her. At the moment, though, he wanted to just cool off.

It was already late-afternoon when Kagome arrived at the den of the wolf demon tribe. Everyone was happy to see that Kagome made her decission to stay with Kouga. They knew she would be a perfect mate for their leader. Kagome was exhausted when Kouga came to a hault at the entrance. He noticed her yawn and her sleepy eyes. "Come Kagome. You can rest in my chambers."

Kagome nodded her head and started to follow the young wolf demon. He lead Kagome deep into the cave. It suprised her on how big it was. She guessed that it was a different cave. Different tunnels were on each side. Some had animal skin over them. Kouga arrived at the back of one and moved a door flap open for Kagome to enter. The cave suprised her. A small shaft had a fire inside making the room warm. A fur bed was in one corner while a flat rock used for a table along with an animal skin rug covered the area.

She followed Kouga over to the bed. "You can rest here. I will send one of my wolves to wake you when dinner is ready. Sleep good, my lady." He soon exit the room and allowed Kagome some time alone.

Kagome sat down upon the fur bed. She had a lot on her mind. First, she wasn't in the best of moods. Mainly because of what Inuyasha had to say to her. However, in that whole process of her being pretty mad with him, she became scared. It wasn't love anymore. It was slowly starting to fade away to fear. That was a first. She never has been scared of the hanyou before. He was always there to protect her. He was always there to help her out. It didn't make any sense on why he would scare her like that. Ya, he might have been trying to warn her, but did he have to scare her in the process? Kagome shook her head. She knew no answer to that question. Releasing a yawn, she laid back against the fur and soon drifted to sleep.

The sun was coming to a set as everyone decided to finally move into the forest and set up for camp. Kagome has not return and Inuyasha was starting to get a little annoyed that she had not returned. Sango kept glancing over at the hanyou. Some where deep down, she was getting a feeling that what Inuyasha did caused Kagome to leave for good. "Inuyasha, you should go get Kagome. It is starting to get late." said Miroku as he was setting up a fire.

Inuyasha released a low growl as he looked towards the horizon. The last bit of the sun could be seen and still no Kagome. Clinching his fists, he stood up and ran off into the forest towards the section where Kagome was last located.

The forest had an empty feeling. Inuyasha wasn't too happy when he saw no sign of the young girl. He tried smelling her, but to no prevail. It didn't make sense. She was in heat, but there was no scent. He was starting to panic. Could he actually make her run away? Could she have left towards the village even though it was about a day and half away? Inuyasha ran through the forest looking for any sign of the young girl. She was no where. She was gone.

Stepping out of the forest, Inuyasha hid his eyes from his friends. He didn't want to let them know that he was upset about what he did to her. He was afraid that she could be hurt. He was afraid that she was gone for good? "Did you find her?" asked Miroku once again.

Inuyasha turned his head away. He didn't want them to know. However, it seemed that everyone knew his answer. A short gasp came from Sango while Shippo burst into tears. He could hear movement coming and then the sound of blazing fire. He turned his head to a slant and noticed Sango in her demon slayer outfit and Kirara in her bigger form. "Where are you going?" asked Shippo. He still had tears running down his face as he watch Sango.

"To find Kagome. The forests are dangerous at night. She could be killed." replied Sango as she jump up on Kirara and rode off towards the forest. Inuyasha quickly moved in front of her making Kirara bump her off. Inuyasha was quick enough to catch her as she came falling to the ground. "What was that for?"

"You won't find her in the forest. I already look. She is gone. There is no scent left." He put Sango upon the ground and moved to one of the trees. Sango gasped on his respond and dropped down to the ground. Inuyasha could only hear two sentences that escaped her lips. "How could you?" and "Kagome". He felt hurt by all of this. He shouldn't have reacted the way he did, but he did and now he has to pay the cost. He has lost her and there might not be a chance for her to return.

It felt as if someone was rubbing something against her. Kagome rolled trying to get away. She open her eyes and noticed one of the female wolf demons. "Kouga has asked me to retreive you for dinner." She said softly. Kagome only nodded her head and sat up. The female wolf demon sat down beside her and gave her a weak smile. "You are lucky to have Kouga."

"Thanks." It was all Kagome could say. She wasn't sure if this was what she wanted. She was sure of one thing. Leaving Inuyasha to cool herself down was one thing she needed.

The female wolf demon just gave her a smile as she placed a hand upon her shoulder. "I hope everything goes well for you clear up to the mating ritual."

"What happens from here to there?" Kagome never heard of demon mating rituals. She heard what is meant for a female to be heat and a male demon looking for a mate, but that was all.

The female wolf demon took her time explaining about how the male demon will court the female he wants as his mate. Usually it is with a kiss upon the cheek to the lips to the neck. Sometimes it is leaving a small mark upon the neck. It has to be something that fades away. This allows the female to reject if she decides that the male is one she doesn't want to be with. The courting usually last for about three to four days. The final night, the male will ask once again if the female wants to be with him. If she says yes, they will mate.

Kagome nodded to the young wolf demon. She listen with caution and learned as much as possible. Till the night of the mating, she still had a choice of staying with Kouga or leaving. It was a good thing. Maybe she will come to her senses on what she wants to do. Maybe this will allow Inuyasha to calm down and allow her to return to the others. She notice the female wolf demon standing. She reached out a hand and Kagome took hers and both stood up. "Kouga is waiting for you. Let's hurry." With a smile, Kagome followed the young girl out.

Dinner at the wolf demon tribe was different. Usually around a camp fire, everyone would try to get into a conversation or joke about something. The wolf tribe, however, didn't. At first, they thanked her and congradulated her for her and Kouga. It was a happy celebration. Kouga seemed to be happy. He was sitting over with the other male wolf demons talking among them. He would glance back at her and give her a light smile. She would return the smile only to look out the cave door. She kept wandering what Inuyasha was doing.

When dinner was finally served, it was huge compare to the food her friends would have. Many varieties that Kagome thought didn't exist yet. She enjoyed every meal and even gave Kouga a bigger smile when he came over to sit by her. During that time, she received the first notation of the court. He leaned down and placed a kiss upon her cheek. She smiled and replied the same even though it didn't feel the same.

The rest of the evening went fast. Members of the tribe kept thanking her. She stayed mainly by the female wolf demons while Kouga stayed by the males. He would always glance back at her, but never say anything. At the time, she felt alone. She actually missed the hanyou's tempers, the demon slayers friendship, and the monks pervert ways.

When the evening was finished, Kouga came over to Kagome. He offered his hand and both headed back to his chamber. At first, Kagome was nervous, but she soon figured out that this was part of the courting. Laying by the male soon-to-be mate was a way to get used to him. He made sure to have his back towards her at all time while he slept. She was thankfull for it.

During the middle of the night, Kagome thought about everything. In about three days, she will be mated to a wolf demon. After that, she might never be able to see her friends again. A lonely tear started to build up within her eye. She wanted to see Inuyasha again. She wanted to be held by him. She wanted to yell to him that she cares about him. It struck her hard. Maybe that was the reason she did this. She wanted to make him mad or worse make him think she left. Maybe it wasn't because he scared her. It was because she wanted to hurt him.

Sitting up, she made her mind up. She couldn't become Kouga's mate. Yes, she thought it would be easy, but now that she thinks about it. It is impossible to do. She still loves the hanyou even if he is always arguing with her or even scaring her. How does she know that soon or later Kouga might do the same? She doesn't. At least, Inuyasha warned her about everything. She should have trusted him instead of running off like a coward.

Slipping on her shoes, she moved across the room trying her hardest not to wake the wolf demon. A female wolf was outside his chamber. She whimpered towards her and soon the same female wolf demon that talked wth Kagome came out of one of the caves. "I need to return to my friends. I am sorry." She said the young femle.

"I understand. I could tell at dinner that you felt so alone. The female wolf and I will take you. When I return back, I will explain to Kouga the reason you did it. He will understand. He doesn't want you to be sad." responded the demon.

Kagome gave her a smile and both headed towards the entrance of the cave. Standing outside, Kagome glanced up at the clear skiy. The moon looked almost dark since the new moon was only days away. The stars twinkled like diamonds as a light breeze danced across the trees. The female wolf demon suggested Kagome to sit on the female wolf. She did and soon all three were heading towards the direction of her friends.

Inuyasha was having trouble sleeping. He missed the young modern girl. He hated himself for what he caused. He shouldn't have scared her like that. He was just trying to warn her. Each time her scent came to him, he was on a thin line of almost losing it. It was enough that when he did give her the warning that he did, but only for a short second.

Inuyasha sat up to glance up at the midnight sky. He kept wondering where she might be. They were too far from the well meaning that ther was no way that she could have gone home. She had to be somewhere in the forest. However, when Inuyasha went to retrieve her right before darkness, there was no scent. It seemed as if she vanished. It didn't make any sense.

He quickly stood up. He had to find her. There was no buts about it. He had to retrieve her back and make sure she was safe. Grabbing his sword and placing it as his waist, he jumped into the trees to look for the young girl.

The journey to the forest Kagome was located at took most of the night. It was late and Kagome was tired. Luckily, she was able to sleep some of the journey on the back of the wolf. The female wolf demon came to a stop at the edge of the forest. She started to sniff the air when she noticed it. The wolf carrying Kagome came to a stop waking Kagome. Kagome looked up at the demon wondering what was going on. "I smell a dog hanyou. I am not sure if it's friendly or not."

Kagome looked suprised. "It's Inuyasha. He is in the forest looking for me."

The female wolf demon nodded her head and continued on her way. They came to a short distance away from where the hanyou was. In this spot, he wouldn't be able to smell the scent of wolves. Kagome thanked the wolf demons for their help and bid them good-bye. Sitting down upon a rock, she waited for the hanyou to find her.

Inuyasha was calling her name out. He was hoping to find her soon. That was when he smelled it, Kagome's scent. She was in the forest and close to him. Jumping onto the ground, he raced off towards the direction where she was located at. He arrived at the end of the small clearing. She was sitting on rock looking around the area. He slowly approached her not wanting to scare her or make her yell. She slowly turned her head towards him. A small light smile was on her face. He stood still watching.

With quick movements, she jumped off the rock and ran straight towards him embracing him in a hug. Tears were running down her face as she cried into his haori. He did the best thing and wrapped his arms around her embracing her back in the hug. His ears could pick up the whispers that left her lips. "I am sorry. I am so sorry." She sobbed.

Inuyasha listen as she cried against his chest apologizing for something. Pushing her away and gripping her shoulders with his claws, he looked into her eyes. Tears ran freely as the dripped from her chin. "Where have you been? I been looking for you everywhere." He asked in a relief tone.

Kagome looked away as he asked the question. "I rather not say. Just be happy that I am back."

"No. I need to know. Sango, Miroku, all of us were worried. Where in hell where you?"

"With the wolf demons. I went on my own because you scared me."

Inuyasha sat back surpised by this. Of the whole time he was worried of her lost in the forest, she was with that damn wolf. "You were where?" His tone was angry. He was mad about this information.

"I was with Kouga. I went with on my own. He had nothing to do with it. If you want to be mad with someone, be mad with me. I was scared of you. I had no other solution." She replied by glancing up to look into his golden eyes.

"Then why in hell return to me if you think I am so scary." His tone was still dark and angry as he stared down at her.

Kagome glanced away from his stare. He could hear her whispering something. "I returned becaused I love you."

Inuyasha's eyes went wide by this. He knew he had feelings for the modern girl, but he never notice to have those feelings returned. Pulling her close to him, he leaned down and captured her lips into a passionate kiss. She was tense by the movements. She was suprised by his sudden action. He broke the kiss to whisper in her ear. "I am glad you return. I am sorry for scarying for you, but I didn't do it on purpose. I did it to protect you. I love you also and I didn't want to hurt you."

Kagome turned his face to look at her. His eyes showed no anger, no fear. It showed sympathy and love. She traced her hand over his face and brought her lips to his for a passionate kiss. He traced his tongue over her teeth while his fangs nipped at her lips. She moaned against the feeling and allowed access deepening the kiss. The warmth flowed through her body as his taste warmed her to her soul.

Both broke the kiss and leaned each others forehead against the other. A smile was upon both face as they intertwined their fingers together. He was happy about how she felt towards him. He was hoping this meants that she wanted to stay with him. "I have one question for you. Will you be my mate and stay with me? I care too much and want you to stay with me."

A nod came from Kagome as tears started to flow down her face. She wrapped her arms around his neck and placed kisses upon his cheeks. He nuzzled against her neck and traced her back with his claws. She released a low moan as she arched her body against him. He turned her face towards him and captured her lips once more. Access was allowed quickly and soon he was laying her upon the ground as his claws traced her neck down to her stomach. With one swift movement, he removed both her shirt and bra leaving her chest bare. She gasped against his mouth and brought a slight giggle along with a smile towards his.

Kagome tighten her grip around his neck as she leaned against his touch. She moved her hands down his chest and shoved his fire-rat haori and white shirt open. He removed them and moaned against her touch as she traced his strong chest with her hands. His kisses moved from her lips to her cheek down to her neck. He nipped and soothed with warm kisses as his claws traced down to her waist. Once again, with on swift movement, her skirt and underwear were removed. She gave him a smile as his claws traced her thighs as her hands ran down his chest. He felt the ties of his hakama come undone and soon they were removed.

He captured her lips again into a passionate kiss deepening it again with his tongue. His claws continued to trace her body bringing light moans from her lips. She traced her hands through his hair and gripped his ears. With a slow rubbing, she brought a low moan and growl from the hanyou. She felt the ache deep inside. She wanted it to leave. She wanted him to break her from the leash and bring her down. She wanted to feel his love for her. The darkness seem to disappear with his touch with his whispers. Tears seem to run down, not from sadness, but from happiness.

He broke the kiss to stare into her brown eyes. They were hazed over with lust and desire. He kissed each side of her cheeks before whispering in her ear. Even though they were this far, he was still asking if this was what she wanted. She only nodded and captured his lips. With leaky tears from her eyes and a light muffle scream, she felt as both joined and became one. The ache seem to disappear as his movements came with a slow pace. He kissed her cheek hoping to sooth the suffering. She smiled against his touch showing that everything okay.

With slow movement, he brought passion to her soul. All the darkness disappeared. All the fear seem to vanish. It seemed as if he was apologizing and letting her know that he wanted to make it up to her. She arched her body against him bringing more of the warmth. He traced his claws over her skin releasing light moans from her lips.

She brought warmth to his soul. She accepted who he was and wanted to stay. She didn't care that he was full demon or full human. She cared that he was a filthy half-breen, a hanyou. All the barriers he had up, she brought them down with her touches, her kisses. She wanted to be the only one with him. She arched against him wanting more. He brought her request filling her with desire and lust. She moved with each movement increasing the feeling. He felt as she came to her end. He increased with one more and soon both their vortexes brought them over bringing them into pure bliss, pure passion.

She was exhausted gasping for breath. He colapsed against her breathing hard as she wrapped her arms around him. He placed one more kiss upon her lips before rolling over and bringing her with him. Grabbing his haori, he wrapped them in it. "I am glad to see that you have returned. I would have been lost if something happen to you."

Kagome released a smile as he said those words. Just saying them made her heart ache. She felt like a fool for running away with Kouga, but she knew why she did it. She was scared by what he said. However now, she knew it was a mistake. She cared about the hanyou and she now knew that he cared about her. Becoming his mate was everything and now she knew that returning to him was the right decission. "Me too. I am glad to be here with you."

"Good. Now get some sleep." She nodded her head and soon both fell asleep knowing that both were loved.

A smile was upon each face. The hanyou knew where he belong and now he had someone to live with him. The miko knew what she did was stupid, but realizes that it made the heart grow fonder and the leash to be broken when she became one with the one she loved.

THE END

A/N: Sorry about the ending being cut off. Somehow, I didn't get the rest of the story.