Here finally the 10th chapter. Of course I am looking forward to your comments again

promise

They woke up early. It had been a restful night. Kagome, Sango, Kirara and Shippo immediately went to the nearby brook to bathe after they had breakfast. "And woe to you, string us up again," threatened Sango Miroku. He just nodded with his head bowed slightly. After the four had disappeared, Inuyasha came up to Miroku, "Miroku, you have to help me, please." Inuyasha came softly. The person addressed looked at Inuyasha a bit puzzled. "Sure, if I can. What is it about? Does it have something to do with Kagome?" "Yes, it does. Kaede gave us the empty hut at the end of the village this morning ... "" And what's the problem with that? I mean, then you're finally alone. Kaede has also given me and Sango a hut, it is located two huts from hers. Shippo and Kirara stay with her in the hut. "" That's not the problem.Well, I'm happy to finally be all alone with her, but what if…. well, you already know when it comes to that. "Miroku understood and smiled slightly" Oh, don't worry, Inuyasha, you'll do the right thing. Don't worry "" Well, if you think so. "During their conversation they hadn't noticed that the four of them were coming back. Sango and Kagome quietly sneaked up to their men and hugged them from behind. They turned around in shock. Miroku looked into the beaming face of his Sango and Inuyasha into that of Kagome "What were you talking about?" The two girls wanted to know "Oh ... just what we can do this afternoon, it's such a beautiful day today" Inuyasha tried to persuade "Um ... yes, exactly" Miroku agreed at. "So, well then. What have you come up with so far? "Kagome hacked straight away, knowing that they lied." We're not so conclusive yet. We'll let you know soon enough, "said Miroku.Kagome looked at her friend with a meaningful look "Aha, ok. We'll go to fix up the huts. See you later" they said goodbye with a kiss and disappeared "Phew, that was close" it came from Inuyasha "Now but do we really have to come up with something for this afternoon "" That won't be that difficult "" Inuyasha..Inuyashaa "Kagome arrived at Inuyasha, closely followed by Sango. "K-Kagome, what's going on? Just calm down first" "I can feel them, two splinters of the jewel, they come from there" she pointed straight ahead in the direction of the forest "That can only be Kouga, he's the only one who has two splinters and Kohaku only has one. After all, we're only missing three, "Sango said. She was right. After only a few minutes, Kouga stumbled out of the woods, seriously injured. Everyone was breathless in shock (ey, that rhymes * gg *) "Oh my God" Kagome immediately ran up to him and supported him. Inuyasha didn't like that, but he still helped her "Kouga, what happened?Who was that? "Kagome wanted to know immediately" I…. I don't know * cough * he was huge and ... * cough * ... and very strong .... although he had no splinters "he collapsed" Quickly Inuyasha, bring him to my hut "said Kaede, who had also rushed to the small group through the screaming of Kagomes." Now it has started. Naruhito is now at full strength "thought she, while they went to her hut. When he got there, Inuyasha put him on a place where there was a little hay. "For now, leave me alone, he is very badly injured," said Kaede and sent everyone outside. After half an hour she came out her hut "You can go to him and Inuyasha now, keep calm, it's in a very bad position, he might not survive. "Sango, Miroku, Kagome and Inuyasha went quietly into the hut. Shippo and Kirara left them outside." Kouga "Kagome worried." I'm sorry, Kagome, that I am causing you trouble, "said Kouga quietly." You make us no inconveniences.Tell me what happened "" I can't tell you that exactly either. I was just on my way to look for a new area for me and my pack. And then, out of nowhere, a giant youkai stood in front of me. His aura was very strong. Nor did he have any shards of jewels with him. I know that only me and a little boy have the last ones. In any case, this attacked me without warning. I tried to destroy him, but it was pointless, he was just too strong. "" Kouga, can you describe how he looked and where it was? "Inuyasha wanted to know," It was very far from here. It was in the western mountains. You want to know what he looked like. It's easy to describe. He is quite huge, has dark fur everywhere, his huge paws are hard to miss and it also seems that he can somehow absorb the force of his opponents. Beware of him. "" Thanks Kouga, but now rest a bit "" Thanks Kagome… oh Inuyasha, can you stay here a little longer, "he nodded in amazement and the others left the hut" what else is Kouga "" Inuyasha, I know I'm going to die, so I ask you my favor.I know how Kagome feels for you and I know that if something happened to you, she couldn't bear it and vice versa, it seems to be the same. It's hard to miss that you love her. So I ask you a favor, don't do anything rash that could break your heart and protect her as best you can. "" Yes, I'll do that "he was about to leave" Wait…. take my splinters, you will need them "Inyuasha turned and" Are you sure? Without it, you will die instantly. I prefer to discuss this with Kagome first. "No, don't do that. I am sure, take it and good luck in the fight against this monster. Treat Kagome well." "Yes I will" Inuyasha walked up to Kouga and removed his two splinters, then he went outside. "What else did Kouga say?" Kagome wanted to know immediately after Inuyasha stepped out of the hut. "He asked me for a favor that I would redeem and ... he gave me his splinters.He's going to die in the next few minutes "" B-But Inuyasha, why? "" He wanted it that way, go to him again Kagome, he shouldn't die alone "She gave Inuyasha another kiss and then went into the hut. She was shocked at the sight of Kouga, his condition had deteriorated rapidly." Oh Kouga , why did you do that? Why didn't you want to keep the splinters? "She was about to cry," Kagome, don't cry, "he tried to squeeze her hand lightly." It's all predetermined, believe me. I know that you need the whole jewel of the four souls and not just the splinters, I have a feeling, that's why I left them to Inyuasha "" But, couldn't it have waited? "" No, otherwise it would have been too late. Soon the last splinter will arrive here, I saw this boy, he's on his way here, so don't leave the village. Please promise me that "" Yes Kouga, promise "she gently stroked his forehead." Be happy my beloved Kagome "those were the last words of Kouga, then life vanished from him.She left the hut sadly. "Tomorrow the funeral will take place for him" said Kaede and took Kagome in his arms to comfort her. "Did he say anything else that could help us?" asked old Miko. Kagome nodded. "He said that the last splinter would be here soon. He met Kohaku on his way here and said that he was also on his way here." "Ko-Kohaku is coming?" Sango asked again for "Yes" Kagome took the almost complete jewel, which she now wore again as a necklace and added the two splinters from Kouga. It lit up briefly and now only a small crack could be seen "Go to sleep now, it's already late", Kaede interrupted the silence (that's how you get the day around). They all went to their huts. "Inuyasha, will you promise me something?" (Are they all starting now ???) "Of course, what should I promise you?" Kagome snuggled up close to her loved one. "Please promise me to stay with me always, no matter what is happening." "Yes, I promise you. I will stay with you forever and protect you "She gave him a passionate kiss" Thank you, Inuyasha "she whispered. Inuyasha lay awake for a long time, dreamily looking at his Kagome, who was sleeping snuggled in his arms, and gently stroking her Wange `I hope I can keep my promise, we don't know how the last fight will end` he was worried, worried about her future.

Sequel follows!

So hope you enjoyed the chapter. To all Kouga fans I'm sorry, but it had to be done!

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