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The Hunt "<blah>" speaking in Kage no Ookami. (Title given by Yaoi-junkie) 'blah' thoughts ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sora and Aoji quickly headed towards the weapons hut. Sora gathered her necessities: a bow and quiver, daggers for her arms and ankles, and an elegantly embroidered machete. Aoji gathered his sword and scabbard. He already had his daggers on him. "<Princess, I know your angered->" "<Damn right I'm angered! Actually, I'm beyond angered. I'm enraged! And don't try to convince me to not slit their throats and serve their innards to my snow wolf.>" Sora brushed past Aoji and towards the door. "<I don't want you to become what you were. I saw your face earlier. It had that look...the same look you had when Elizabeth was killed.>" Sora stopped in her tracks and faced Aoji. "<I'm just implying that you...should rule out killing them as a final solution. You made a blood oath that you and Kouga would never take another human life.>" Sora looked to the side, avoiding Aoji's gaze and to hide her tears. Aoji slowly walked towards Sora and stood a few inches in front of her. He used his index finger to tilt Sora's head towards him. "<You and Kouga were bathed in the blood of at least 40 of those students who had a hand in taking Elizabeth's life. If either one of you break that oath, there will be no turning back.>" "<Aoji, they're going to kill him. I know it.>" Sora's voice became cracked. She wiped away a few tears that managed to escape and cleared her throat. "<I can't make any guarantees that lives won't be taken, but I'll try my best. We should go.>" Sora abruptly turned and headed out the door. Aoji walked behind her, worry covering his face. ////////////////////////////// Kouga was tied between two trees and gagged. His captors stood in front of him holding torches. The person with the dagger stood in front of Kouga with a smug smile on his face. "<We have a guest for you. A real treat for you.>" The torch holders parted and a woman carrying a brown whip emerged. "<Myl, you've done well.>" The woman stated. "<Thank you, sister.>" Myl responded. 'Stupid skank. She definitely can't handle rejection.' Kouga thought. Nirah stepped up to Kouga and used the whip to lift his head up. "<I'm going to enjoy this. You should've accepted my offer. Now you'll have to suffer. And when we're done with you, we'll move onto your whore.>" Kouga tried to lunge at her, but forgot about his restraints. "<Naughty. I'll have to teach you a lesson.>" She unraveled her whip and Myl poured water onto it. Kouga's breath became erratic as Nirah walked around to Kouga's back. 'Gods, no.' Kouga felt a intense stinging sensation across his back. His screams were muffled by the gag. He felt another rip across his back, and then a torrent of slashes landed on his back. With each strike, skin began to rip open. Kouga felt a warm liquid trickle down his legs. He tried to struggle out of his restraints, but with each movement the pain worsened and the crimson liquid flowed out of his wounds faster. He tried his best not to shed tears of defeat, but with each harsh stroke of the pre-moistened whip made it harder to hold them back. After about five minutes of torture, Nirah came around Kouga's front to look at her handy work. "<Battered and broken. During times like these, I wish I had a camera. Lucky for you, the fun is just beginning.>" Nirah clawed at Kouga's face, leaving three claw marks on his left cheek. Kouga began feeling lightheaded from the loss of blood. His eyes went wide and his blood-curdling scream was muffled when a whip came across his manhood. "<That's of no use to me now. When we're done, I want that taken off.>" She demanded. Myl had a sinister smile on his face. "<Consider it done.>" Three of the six men, which included Myl, took out whips and began cracking them. 'I won't survive this. At least I know Inuyasha will be alright if someone finds him before they do. Getting...dizzy.' Diplopia, better known as double vision, began to set in Kouga's eyes. He saw two sets of three men slowly making their way towards him. 'Inuyasha...does he know how much I love him?' Kouga saw Inuyasha's form, surrounded by a soft light, kneeling in front of him. The form of light reached up and caressed Kouga's cheek where the claw marks were. The image in front of him was so peaceful and angelic. His eyes were a soft amber color, which seemed to have the power to heal Kouga's battered soul. 'Itoshii...' Kouga gave a faint smile and leaned into the gentle touch. 'Live for me.' The form requested. It leaned forward to kiss Kouga's lips. Kouga closed his eyes, awaiting the kiss, but it never came. He opened his eyes only to realize the throbbing pain on his back had returned. He looked around and found nothing but darkness illuminated by firelight. 'I'll live for you, itoshii.' /////////////////////////////// Inuyasha began to stir in his sleep. Sesshoumaru was sitting next to Inuyasha on his right while Shishio was on his left. "Kouga...live for me." Inuyasha's voice sounded distant. Sesshoumaru stroked his little brother's forehead. Shishio looked at Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru-niisama, will ani be alright?" "Yes. His injuries were very minor. The only cut he had was on his neck." Sesshoumaru continued to stroke Inuyasha's forehead. "I didn't mean physically. I meant mentally. He's been through alot this year. I'm just worried that..." Shishio's voice trailed off. Sesshoumaru lifted his head and saw the frustration in Shishio through his clenched fists. 'Even after his death, my father still haunts our lives.' Shishio balled his hands in his lap and lowered his head, hiding his eyes from Sesshoumaru's view. "Inuyasha is strong. He will get through this. And we will be there for him when he needs us." Sesshoumaru looks back down at Inuyasha. "You two have become close. He'll need your support most of all." Shishio looked up at Sesshoumaru. "But, he's your biological brother. You're the person he would most likely go to." "That may be true, but you're more of a best friend to him than I am. Don't worry, I won't get jealous." Sesshoumaru gave Shishio a rare, yet small smile. "I'll just have to learn how to share." They both chuckled at Sesshoumaru's comment. "W-what's so funny?" Inuyasha said groggily, rubbing his eyes, but wincing at the pain in his arm. "Ani, are you okay? We were worried about you." "I'm fine." Inuyasha looked around and his eyes widened. "Oh gods! Kouga! Where-" "Sora and Aoji are looking for him now. You need to gain back your strength, otouto-chan." Sesshoumaru saw the sadness in his little brother's eyes. "Kouga, please hang on." Inuyasha whispered. ~*~*~*~*~*~* Sora and Aoji traveled through the woods towards faint lights ahead of them. Sora could make out voices deep within the woods. "<It sounds like there could be at least five or six people.>" Sora stated. Aoji nodded. "<They should be easy prey.>" They got closer to their location to find four people armed with whips, three of them surrounded by a figure tied between two trees. The other three were holding torches. "<I need to get a better look.>" Sora effortlessly climbed a tree and crouched on a branch. With a better view, she was able to see who was tied to the trees. Sora's breath was caught in her throat. "By the gods..." ////////////////////// Kouga was left hanging by his restraints after the vicious onslaught. His body was covered in gashes and open wounds that seeped blood. His hair clung to his bloodied and battered body and covered his face. Tear tracks could be seen on his face where his silent tears were shed. 'M-must...live for...Inu...Yasha...' Kouga thought to himself. He fell face first into the cold, bloody ground as his restraints were cut. Myl approached Kouga and kicked him in his side, turning Kouga onto his back. Myl took his gloved hand and wrapped it around Kouga's throat. Kouga gasped for air, but that was as far as his struggle went. The lashes left him severely weakened. "<My sister wanted your manhood cut off as part of your punishment.>" He released his throat and Kouga sputtered for air. Myl ordered the others to spread out Kouga's arms and legs. Nirah stood close by, watching with great satisfaction. Myl held a sickle in his hand and walked slowly towards Kouga. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Sora had a hard time making out what they were saying. "<Aoji, do you know what they're saying?>" Sora whispered down to him. Aoji squinted his eyes and read Myl's lips. Aoji's eyes widened like saucers. He looked up to Sora with great fear. "<They're going to castrate him!>" Sora's eyes went wide. /////////////////////////// Kouga began shaking his head. "N-no...don't..." His pleas fell upon deaf ears. Myl knelt down beside Kouga. He took a gloved hand and harshly grasped Kouga's manhood. "<Don't worry, this won't hurt at all.>" Myl gave an evil smirk to his victim. "<I won't feel a thing.>" He brought back the sickle... /////////////////////////////////// Sorry for the cliffhanger everyone.
