Alright, so its been years since I've done this but i like this story regardless. Of course, its not no Sesshomaru with another inu character, nope... Just a character made up by muah. :)

I really hope you like this story, I've dedicated alot of time into it.

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Chapter One: East and West

A female demon walked down the path of the forest. Her long black hair reached to the back of her knees. She was pale and beautiful. Her name was Yuri and she was part of the eastern clan of the dog demons. Her kimono dress was cut short, barely reaching her mid thigh to her knee. Her dark blue eyes reflected the ocean at night. She was a sight for sore eye but deadly like a black widow spider. She was always ready for what came her way and she trained herself well over the years. Her small kimono had the proud clan colors, the sash around her waist being violet and the rest of the kimono black.

Sesshomaru, Lord of the Western Lands, heir of the great Inu demon, was waiting for the heir of the east to arrive. The tall, well built demon had a graceful presence to him, but that was only his image. His Kimono was mostly white with a red chrysanthemum flower crest at the collar and sleeves, showing that he was of royal birth. He wore Sashinuki Hakama, (a type of traditional flowing Japanese pants), which was gathered at the ankles. His footwear consists of flat pointed ankle-high boots. He was a very cold hearted demon, not thinking twice about the choices he makes and being smarter than the average demon. He was well trained, experienced by wars against many demons in his long life. There was always a way, that is what he thought of situations when it came upon him, but no demon is perfect. This mid morning wait was to ask his eastern brethren, or sister per say, for help. Not even Lord Sesshomaru could do this mission he set for himself and that is where Yuri comes in the picture.

The demon princess walked into the clearing where she was to meet with the prince of the opposite land. There were a few things on her mind at the moment, this meeting meaning more to her than just a mission. "Sesshomaru, it's good to see you after so long."

He turned around and faced her. "You're not on the time we agreed on." He said, his voice very strict and direct. He lacked emotions when it came to even his friends or semi friends. He was not the type to show weakness even in the most desperate times.

The last thing she gave him was eye contact. She looked to the sky and saw a few birds flying. "If I remembered correctly, there wasn't a time set for this unexpected meeting." She replied to his statement. Her voice, unlike his, was soft but just as serious in tone. After all, she was angry with the prince. She crossed her arms as she finally made contact. "I have not seen nor spoken to you in a long time. What is it that you so desperately need from me?"

"It comes to my attention that you have knowledge to where I can find a powerful pearl that is only created in the eastern lands of the clan. I cannot go alone and look for it without raising suspicion to your clan." He said.

"A pearl…" She said to herself, giving her back to him as she walked over to a small stream a few feet away from where they were standing, looking down at the clear water and the fish swimming around. "What do you plan to do with it? If I may ask."

"I want my sword to absorb it and gain the demonic power it holds. You are the only demon from the east I can trust. You must do this." He insisted. "I need it."

"If I find this special pearl you so desperately need, what do I get as payment? I don't do just any favor for free without something in it for me." She looked him over, the armor on his formal kimono, the large demon sword on his side and the golden eyes that stared right into her, reading her every thought.

He took a step towards her, seeming to not fear or even consider her as a threat. He looked her over as she did to him. His claws, as dangerous as they were, ran through her hair softly, looking into her eyes. "I am your only love. You want to put a price on me for this favor I ask of you?"

She moved his hand away from her, seeming to glare. "Using that against me Sesshomaru? I'm nothing to you unless it is convenient to you."

"Convenient to me?" He asked her.

She put aside his question to her statement. "My only request in order to do this favor of yours is to then join you on your journey. You have left me in the shadows, forgotten me, and left me on my own."

"My company is all you desire? Then that is what you will have." He said. "You are my woman, even if you do not see it that way."

"I see it the way I always have." She said. "I do not mind being free, without you shadowing me."

"You are not free. Your limited a freedom as long as I have good use for you. If you have forgotten, you and I are one." He seemed to be angered, gripping her arm with his hand.

She looked at the grip and then at his face. "You're not amused? Is that it?" She asked him, having her glare right at him. "You will never have me the way you think you do if you continue this cold heartedness. I know you have a heart. I know this for the fact that you are gentle with me, your walls are not up and this hate you have for the world no longer exists."

He threw her against the closest tree he could find, pulling his sword out.

She groaned as she was thrown a few feet into the tree, opening her eyes to see a demon fighting with Sesshomaru. She was so caught up with her anger with him to notice she was about to be attacked. She would have liked a warning before being thrown but she knew how Sesshomaru was.

The fight between the enemy demon and Sesshomaru lasted only seconds. Sesshomaru was more than half as strong as the large ferret like demon. He sliced his enemy in four with his claws, watching the pieces scatter. "You were not paying attention. You are lacking."

"I am not lacking, I was perfectly able to handle myself without you coming to my aid." She stated.

"Your attitude doesn't impress me. I can see you have just as bad habits as my ridiculous brother Inuyasha." He compared, walking over to her. "Did I throw you too hard or are you able to stand straight?"

She got to her feet, brushing herself off. "You did not throw me hard enough. I'm perfectly fine." She said, walking past him. "Let's get you that pearl before I change my mind."

He watched her as she walked, following slowly behind her. He was curious about her attitude towards him; it wasn't like her to lash out at him, Lord Sesshomaru. He knew she had better manners and that this behavior wouldn't be accepted if their families were together for the yearly clan reunion they would do with the other clan leaders and their families. For some reason of course, her royal manners were not there, she was more of the wild nature.

Yuri was more upset with the prince, always wondering why they couldn't be equals. It always had to be him as stronger and no one else could surpass him. She was mumbling to herself, her rage at the moment beyond forgiveness. After being treated the same way for so long, she thought he would have changed his ways. That was something she couldn't even expect to be honest.

After they walked for what seemed like hours, Sesshomaru came to a stop. "This will be fine for the night." He told her.

She looked back, stopping a couple feet ahead of him. "I feel fine. If you're tired, feel free to rest and I'll meet you at the lagoon." She stated. "I work better alone anyway."

"Such an ill tempered female you are." He said, sitting down on the ground to relax. "Of course that's why the West has always been far more superior to the East."

She gave a couple laughs in humor. "The only superior demon in the West was your father and he died a long time ago." She said, walking over to him. "You are nothing more than a mere copy of the great lord. You will never meet his expectations as long as you hold that heart of yours as frozen as ice. Your younger half brother, pity he's half demon, would make a far superior lord than you ever will."

In the blink of an eye, his claws were around her neck, gripping hard as his eyes glimmered red from the insult he had just received. "You know nothing. You are a banished princess, banned from your throne until you can see things the traditional ways. Having a thought or a statement is better left unspoken for someone who has no saying in her own kingdom. Until you understand that females are better off as mates than rulers, you will be exiled."

She struggled to breathe with his grip, trying to get his grasp on her free with her own claws. She was struggling more and more as he spoke, this anger was more than what he ever was. "S-Sesshomaru…." She said in a faint voice, gasping for air a bit.

It didn't take long when he noticed just how far he had let his anger go. He let go of her limp body after her moments of struggling for breath. He watched her body land hard onto the ground as her body regained oxygen. "There is no point killing you, you can face the rest of this world on your own." He started to walk down the dark forest path, his eyes a bit colder than usual. He was hurt from her words, unknown if she meant it or not.

It was morning when the female princess finally awoke; the deep bruise on her neck was more than what she was expecting from him. She sat up and touched the aching bruise, cursing to herself. "Damn Sesshomaru." She said, getting to her feet. The prince was nowhere in sight. "I guess he abandoned me… again." She cleaned herself up by the river she was by, having no plans to look for Sesshomaru any time soon. She started to go north on her own path, wanting to find her own way as an exiled princess.