I apologize now if there are some minor spelling mistakes, I wrote this in a hurry. This is the story that I initially wrote a long time ago. I used to have it posted on a different website but I eventually got bored with it and forgot to update. I've taken a close look at it this past week and I've decided to re-write it. This is the first chapter, there are about 10 chapters that are written; however, I'm only posting the first. I'd like to hear from some people on whether I should continue to salvage this story or trash it and start a new one. So please leave a review, I won't post anymore of this story until I know it's not a waste of time.

That being said, this story isn't suitable for young children. This chapter is fine, but later on the story may take some dark twists and I refuse to be held responsible for anyone's inability to judge for themselves.

I own nothing but ideas.

Inuyasha had been following the scent of Naraku. That bastard had escaped him yet again, but this time he had taken Sango. Inuyasha vowed that when he found Naraku the foul demon would lose more than an arm this time. The group had been traveling for days and although none had slept well they managed to drag themselves onward. As the sun hit its highest for the fifth day in a row Inuyasha was forced to admit he was lost. The familiar scents of lush forests and streams that populated the western lands were quickly giving way to the rich smell of blossom trees and plains of grass. The air felt warmer and lighter as it brushed against him. The soil was softer and brighter in color, allowing more unique vegetation to flourish. As he walked the nature reminded him more and more of the springs he'd spent with his mother. She had loved to walk in the gardens and often he would accompany her when she would sit by the pond and hum softly. Inuyasha was jerked out of his thoughts as the scent of Naraku abruptly ended.

"Damn it, where could the bastard have gone?"Inuyasha mumbled under his breath.

Behind him, he could hear the slight panting of his human companions as they struggled to keep up with him. It was times like this Inuyasha wished he could travel alone. His pack was tired, and although he could push on for another day or two before feeling the effects he knew he would be forced to stop soon, or risk sickening his friends. With a soft sigh Inuyasha stopped running and peered around for a safe place to camp for the day. A soft whisper of laughter reached his sensitive ears, which immediately swiveled towards the sound. Cautiously Inuyasha and the group moved forward to investigate.

"Perhaps we have come across a village? They may hold some answers about Naraku"

"Shut up would you, I don't smell no village around here."

From the shade of the cherry trees, Inuyasha and the group spotted a little girl. She was racing around with what looked like a young black panther cub. The two danced about, the cub playfully chasing a red ribbon as the little girl waved it in the air.

"Inuyasha, oh it's just a little girl. I wonder if she can help us figure out where we are."

"Heh. Leave her alone. I know exactly where we are."

"Inuyasha you're so pig headed. Admit it, you just don't want to ask for directions."

"It's not like that Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Inuyasha you can be so stupid," Kagome fisted her hands in anger, "Sit boy!"

The loud smack caught the girls attention. She stopped and stared at the strangers. Beside her, the panther cub growled softly.

"Hey little girl do you think you could help me?" the women called out to her.

"I don't know them Mura. Do you think they are dangerous?" the little girl hugged her friend, "Should I go see what that lady wants?"

A soft purring sounded as the cub tried to comfort her mistress. Gently she licked the girls cheek and mewed.

"you think I should help them?"

"mew."

"alright."

The girl glanced up and noticed the women standing a few feet away. The women was dressed in odd clothes. Never had the girl seen someone like her before.

" It's ok sweetheart, I won't hurt you. I just need to know where I am. Can you help me?"

"Your deep in eastern lands. You should leave before malady notices your here."

"Eastern lands? How'd we end up here?" the women bent down until she was eye level with the girl, "what lady were you speaking of?"

"Lady Kurai, she is lady to the eastern lands."

"Lady Kurai?"

"Yes and she does not like trespassers on her lands."

"We didn't mean to trespass, but we are tracking a very bad demon. He took one of our friends and so we've been trying to find him. Inuyasha said he passed through this way, did you happen to see him? He usually carries around a baboon pelt, but other times he appears as himself- red eyes, tentacles, black hair and has a barrier around him. "

"I haven't seen anyone ma'am."

Mura poked her head around the girls legs to stare at the women.

"aw, what a beautiful kitty."

The small girl smiled, "her name is Mura, she's my friend."

"Mura, what a pretty name."

"I found her on the night of the harvest moon. She is a panther demon. It's her job to protect me. Malady says so."

"Well I'm sure she does an excellent job. Our friend Sango has a kitty too. Her name is Kirara. (kilala, however you wanna spell it)

Inuyasha dragged himself upright and tried to massage his aching muscles.

"You know, Kagome does have a point. The girl may be able to tell us where we are, or where the nearest village is located. She looks well cared for, so she can't live to far away." The monk settled on a fallen tree to rest.

Inuyasha snorted, "I know who she is, and I also know that if we stay here much longer we will be in serious danger."

"What do you mean Inuyasha?"

"I'm just saying, that brat belongs to the Eastern Lady. She's a fierce bitch and I would rather we don't run into her."

Miroku looked thoughtful, "The eastern lady? I've heard stories of her. They say she's very beautiful."

"Yeah well you can forget it monk. I'm not sticking around just so you can drool over some feline."

"Now Inuyasha, is this the face of a monk who would think such things?"

"I don't even want to know what you think about Miroku. Pack up our stuff, I'll grab Kagome"

Miroku sighed as he began to gather their things again. Inuyasha on the other hand, turned to walk to Kagome when a powerful demonic aura could be felt, and it was closing in fast. "Kagome!" He quickly drew Tetsusaiga and leaped into the clearing.

Kagome gasped as she felt the aura, a powerful demon was headed this way. She heard Inuyasha call her name and stood to run, coming face to face with the most beautiful women she had ever seen. She had long golden hair, piercing purple eyes, and soft, gold cat ears upon her head. The lady was dressed in a purple and white kimono with pink cherry blossoms on the sleeves. Her obi was midnight blue with silver clouds on the ends.

"What are you, human wench, doing on my lands?"

Kagome stuttered and tried to think of a good answer when the little girl spoke up.

"Lady Kurai, this miko was lost and she wanted directions. She said her friend was taken by a bad demon and she was trying to find her .Please Mistress, don't hurt her."

The demon she guessed was lady Kurai soften her gaze and reached out for the little girl, who ran into her arms.

"I will not harm you human, or your group; however, I demand that you leave my lands by nightfall"

Kagome shifted nervously under the demon's stare.

" Lady Kurai, may I ask you a question? You see me and my friends were looking for a demon named Naraku, he has taken one of our friends, a demon slayer named Sango and we're trying to save her. Have you by any chance seen him around? He would be quiet noticeable if he did pass by. He has red eyes and black hair and is carrying a large part of the scared jewel. "

Kurai gazed at Kagome coldly before answering. "I did come across this Naraku that you speak of, and chased the pathetic spider off my lands; however, I did not see anyone with him. If your friend was taken he or she is probably dead by now. Still if you must know Naraku was headed for the North."

"Kagome!" she turned around to find Inuyasha running towards her. He stepped in front of Kagome and glared at Kurai.

"You touch Kagome and I'll kill you where you stand, Lady or not."

"Inuyasha!" but the hanyou refused to listen and held tighter to his father's fang.

"Inuyasha?...Are you not the son of the dog demon Inu no Taisho and brother to Sesshomaru?"

"Half brother and ya that's me why the hell do you care?"

"Nothing that concerns you, but as I told your human I wish for you off my lands by nightfall. Otherwise I shall remove you."

"I don't have to listen to you ya prissy bitch. We'll leave after I'm done with that bastard Naraku."

"Inuyasha sit boy!" Inuyasha lay moaning on the ground as Kagome looked up she found the women from before walking away.

"Wait Lady Kurai, I just wanted to say thank you for your help"

Kurai huffed, before disappearing among the trees, little girl and panther cub in toe.