CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Hi, my name is Kagome Higurashi. I am in 9th grade. My family are shrine keepers of a very important historic shrine. On my 15th birthday, I was attacked by a demon in the hidden well at our shrine. There, I met a half-demon named InuYasha and he helped defeat the demon. Somehow, I am able to see the Sacred Jewel of the Four Souls. But, I accidentally made the Jewel shatter into a gazillion pieces. Now, InuYasha and I are traveling the country in search of the Sacred Jewel Shards. On our journies, we have met with some very interesting people. Shippo, a very cute fox demon child who helps with his fox demon magic. Miroku, a lecherous monk with a hole in his palm that can suck anything in its path. Sango, the last of her Demon Slayer people, who were slaughtered by a demon named Naraku. Naraku, a terrible half-demon who resorts to trickery and lies. Jinenji, also a half-demon who has helped me with the Feudal Era's medicines and potions. And Koga, the Wolf demon tribe's fearless leader; he has two jewel shards in his legs to make him run very fast.

It has been five years since my return to the Feudal Era. A lot of things have happened. My return after three years, left me alone and confused. InuYasha was so surprised that he never even spoke to me for the first few nights. After that, it was silent questions asked and received around a small campfire. Uncertanty wavering in and out of Kaede's hut. Sometimes he'd get so frustrated that he'd leave without a second glance. Other times, especially when he was human, there'd be tender moments and the flutter of hearts. But, nothing done.

"Kagome?"

I looked at him startled, that'd been the first time he'd said something all morning, "Yes, InuYasha?"

"I need to talk to you. Can we take a walk?"

I smiled, "Sure."

We walked down to the Sacred Tree, where we always had our silent conversations. InuYasha sat like a puppy, golden eyes forward, "Kagome? Why did you come back?"

I bit my lip, a habit I'd been forming since my return, "I couldn't bear a world without you, InuYasha. I thought you'd realize that by now."

He nodded, but didn't say anything for a long while. "Kagome?"

I put my hand on his arm, "InuYasha, whatever it is, you can ask me. I won't run."

A small smile tugged at the corners of his mouth, "I know you won't. Its just... Its hard for me to speak about this."

I looked at him puzzled, "About what?"

He sighed, "About how I feel about you."

My heart started thudding. "Kagome, I-I... Will you marry me?"

My heart came to a stop and then restarted at agonizing speed, "Marry you? I- Yes, I will!"

He smiled and hugged me, "I'm glad. Thank you, Kagome."