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Inuyasha sniffed the air curiously.

"What's that scent?" He turned to Kagome.

"Do you sense any jewel shards?" he asked.

"Hmm..." Scanning the horizon, the time-traveling girl finally shook her head.

"Nope. Nothing."

"I do sense a strange aura," said the monk, coming up behind them. A young fox kitsune was perched on his shoulder. He immediately tensed up, and gripped Miroku's robe tighter.

"Shippo, what's wrong?" asked the demon slayer.

"Ohhh…" he moaned. "This is bad...very very bad…Inuyasha, think about the scent. I know exactly what it is, do you?" The half demon squinted, and inhaled deeply. Concentrate...concentrate...what is that scent? His eyes went wide, and he growled.

"What is it?" Kagome asked. Strange. Him and Shippo are the only ones who sense anything. What could it be?

"Kirara, do you smell anything?" The small cat nodded, and pointed her nose in the direction of the scent. She was very calm, as if nothing was happening. However, Inuyasha and Shippo were growing more tense by the minute. Inuyasha growled, and laid a hand on the Tessaiga. Shippo jumped off Miroku's shoulder and got out one of his fox magic tricks.

"Okay, I'm ready for an explanation, guys. What is coming," Kagome asked, not liking all the secrecy.

"A...A...n...ne…" Shippo was shaking with fear. Kagome grabbed the kit and hugged him close.

"Inuyasha, what's going on," asked Sango, stepping towards him cautiously. He growled, "A neko youkai. It's coming this way." He growled again. The humans looked at each other.

"That's it?" Inuyasha whipped around.

"Whaddya mean 'that's it'? It's a neko youkai. As in a cat." Kagome burst out laughing.

"That is what this is all about? A cat demon? Really?" Shippo hugged her tighter.

"Yea," he squeaked. "All dog-related animals and cat-related animals are sworn enemies." Suddenly, a figure came into view. The Inu-gang drew their weapons. "I hate cats…" Inuyasha muttered, and they all turned to him. The figure gasped, and ran at Inuyasha.

"NO!" she screamed, and threw herself in front of the hanyou.

"Wah…"

"I will not let humans and demons hurt any more half-demons." She carefully scanned the group.

"This..." she muttered, before charging at the group, claws and teeth bared, "This is for my family!"

To be continued...

Hello! Yes this was a very short chapter, but it's the background. This fic will introduce a new character, and I am FREAKIN PUMPED to do so. But you ppl have to REVIEW! BYES!