WARNING: This is an AU! Definite AU! The setting is all in the Sengoku Jidai (Not in Kagome's time.)

Definitely InuKag (I know…I haven't decided where it will go but I will decide later on when I see how the story goes.)

DISCLAIMER: OMG I DEFINITELY FORGOT TO SAY I DONT OWN ANY OF INUYASHA!! AHHH FORGIVE ME!! SORRY OMG I HAD THE BLONDEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE!! AHH but seriously I don't own any of it at all it's all Rumiko Takahashi's. All I own is my boyfriend tee hee hee.

Kagome and her family live in a small little home, but soon something terrible happens to her village. A war has spilled into her village and she gets kidnapped by Inuyasha and his clan. Little do they know that there is a war going on-a dangerous war between Inu youkai and the evil demon naraku. The inu youkai invade Kagome's village killing all who do not cooperate with them. They take their people and kidnap them so naraku cannot add to his army. Resistance is futile as she has no choice but to live with them and has to adapt to her NEW lifestyle with the inu demons!?

Prologue

Ignorance

The smell of burning flesh invaded my sense of smell as I looked around to see our land being completely demolished-demolished by the hands of the infamous Dog Demon Clan of the West. I could do nothing but stand their in utter disbelief and shock at what lied before my eyes. My once full lush homeland was now burning to the ground for our ignorance-ignorance because we were too naïve to think they would do such a thing to us. Screams were heard throughout the fields and outstretched meadows as claws of death swiped their soul's right from their bodies. Death soon replaced the intoxicating smell of burning flesh, as I looked frantically for my father.

"Father-Where are you?!" I cried as not only a dog demon, but a hanyou gracefully ran over to me as silent as the whisper in the wind. He came so close I stumbled, my legs buckling; my knees gave out from under me as I found myself too terrified to run for my life. He looked straight into my eyes, his glowing golden eyes searching into mine, looking for something. I suddenly halted my breath as the half demon advanced towards me. His claws were drenched with a crimson liquid, pouring onto the rich soil beneath my feet. He raised his blood soaked claw, sharpening his reaping nails as I finally managed to scream.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" I shriek at the top of my lungs waking up in a cold sweat. I could feel my body trembling from the fear of what I just saw. 'It was just a dream?' I thought to myself as my Father and Mother ran in practically ready for a battle. "What's wrong Kagome?! Is everything Ok?!" my Father asked as he held his shot gun in his hand. My mother was standing beside him holding a knife as I took in a deep breath to calm myself down.

"I'm fine…it was just a nightmare that's all." I assure them as both of them let out a sigh of relief. "Thank goodness." My mother mutters. "Sorry for waking you guys up." I apologize as my father shakes his head. "Don't worry sweetheart, everyone gets nightmares. It's not your fault." I look at my mother as she nods and kisses me on my forehead. "It's ok Kagome, don't worry about it darling-but I have to go to bed now because you know I have to get up in a few hours to tend to the animals ok?" I nod as she leaves and my father stays to talk with me.

"What was your nightmare about?" he asked curiously. A flash of that inu demon, his golden eyes searching into mine suddenly made me shake slightly from how real it seemed-how real HE seemed. I could swear I felt his heavy breath on my face as my father asked me again. "Would you like to talk about it? You know you could tell me Kagome." I silently nod as I tell him everything that happened in the nightmare.

"…You have a right to be scared…but don't worry Kagome-our town has no quarrels with the inu-demons and no one in our town has even SEEN one. Think about it this way-why would they come to our land anyway? To them, we are nothing. They wouldn't even bother with us. They have other matters that seem much more important to them then to even waste their time on us." My father always had that affect on me. He always made me feel safe and would always comfort me no matter what the situation. I nodded understandingly. "I know father…it's just that it seemed so-so…real…that's all."

My father smiled protectively, "I would never let anything happen to our family-ever. I will protect you guys always no matter what the circumstances." He kissed me on my forehead and I smiled knowing my father is always true to his word. "We got a long day tomorrow so get some rest ok-and don't worry, nothing is going to happen like that." He hugged me goodnight and closed the door as I felt myself ease into the bed and sleep peacefully.


That Morning…

"Kagome Darling, could you pass me that bucket over there by the door?" I nod as I simply walk over, pick it up and place it beside her. "Thanks sweetie." She smiled, still continuing to milk the cow as it became full and she replaced it with the bucket I brought to her.

"Kagome I have been meaning to ask you, did you get everything ready for our Annual Celebration of Thanks tomorrow?"

"Yes Mother."

"The food,"

"Yes."

"The Decorations,"

"Yes."

"Your outfit-"

"Uh…" I stopped to think about my outfit, but instantly realized that I had forgotten about my own outfit. "I take that as a no." my mother chuckled. "I'll find one-""There's no need." My mother interrupted purposely as she stored the bucket of milk away and washed her hands. I turned to her questioningly "What do you mean?" I asked wondering if she would tell me.

She smiled full heartedly, "Follow me!" she exclaimed eagerly as I followed my mothers wishes pacing right alongside her, and heading into the house. "What's got you so excited mama?" "You'll see."

My mother smiled the whole way into the house as she told me to close my eyes. Again I listened to my mother as my patience narrowed down as thin as thread until finally she permitted me to open my eyes.

My eyes widened as I gasped placing a hand over my mouth. "I figured that you needed something beautiful and elegant for the celebration tonight, so…I bought this for you." I stood there gaping at the wondrous dress swaying gracefully as my mother held it.

"Well…do you like it?" she wondered waiting for my response as I ran forward hugging her and the dress. "I love it mama! It's simply flawless!" I gratefully told her as she wrapped her arms around me thankful that I had fallen in love with the dress at first sight.

"Well go on Kagome, I have been dying to see this dress on you since I bought it!" she cheerfully encouraged me as I smiled sheepishly. "Ok."

"You need help putting it on?"

"Uh…nooo-thanks though mama!"

"Are you sure sweetie? I could put it on faster for you if you're stuck."

"No thanks mama. Really I'm fine."

There was a long pause of silence.

"Are you done yet?"

"MOM!"

"I'm sorry sweetie it's just that I really, REALLY want to see you in this dress, and I can't wait until you dance with Hojo in it!"

I grinned only slightly. Sure Hojo was cute, but I wasn't interested in him the way he was interested in me. Everyone knew how Hojo felt about me; even my mom and she thought we were "so cute".

"Ok mom, here I go."

I came out as my mother tearfully gasped in excitement. She really loved this moment, I could tell. "Oh sweetheart you look absolutely gorgeous!" she squealed as I blushed a rosy pink. "Thanks mama."

The dress was the softest of silk, an angelic white, with the color of a pearl white lace embroidered along the edges of the flowing dress. It was off the shoulders as a V shaped its way down my chest at a point appropriate enough, with long sleeves that ended right at the palm of my hands. The dress was slim all around my upper body, especially my waist, as the bottom of my dress layered its way to the back making the back longer than the front part of the dress. Only barely the dress stopped right above my feet in the back as I gasped once again.

"Don't forget these either." She grinned gladly as she handed me pearly white shoes that had an inch heel. It went perfectly with the dress!

I was way beyond happy as I finally questioned, "Where did you get this stuff mom?!" She frowned and thought about it. "Well…I got it from this woman…she said that it came from another continent but I had no idea what she was talking about. She said it was one of a kind here though, and there is only one of a kind of my daughter so I just had to buy it for you." I literally jumped on her squeezing her tightly, "Thank you so much mom. You have no idea how important this is to me."

As the sun began to descend below the mountains…my annoying, aggravating little brother came back with my father from plowing the fields as of course, he was being his annoying self immediately the second when he came back.

"Souta! Give it back! Souta, give it back NOW!" I growled chasing him all over the house as he ran in a fit of laughter. He slowed down from laughing so much as I grabbed him by his scrawny little arm. "Give it back Souta!" He wiped a tear from his eye as he smirked playfully. "Fine here you go you big baby." "You are so lucky that you are only twelve! If you were only thirteen-Father would allow me to give you a good smack!" I yelled holding MY box from which he stole from MY room.

"Geez, you don't have to yell." Souta mumbled thinking I didn't hear him. "Well you don't have to go stealing MY box!" "Why do you keep them in there anyways? There just dumb-""They are not DUMB, YOU'RE dumb!" I countered as my father entered the room. "What's going on?" My father questioned calmly as both me and Souta tried to talk over each other as my father's booming voice erupted. "Enough!"

That shut us both right up as my father's features lightened. "Kagome, what happened?" I smiled in victory, happy that he asked me first as Souta pouted over it. Oh How I loved to be the victor! "Souta went into my room and STOLE MY box of paintings, you know the ones with everyone in the village and all my friends and family to remember them by," my father nodded at this as I continued to ramble. "and he said that he would throw them all in the river if he didn't see them."

My Father glared at Souta and asked him calmly, "Why would you want to do that? It's not like you haven't seen them before." "Well I wanted to see them and she always says no just cause they're HERS." My father sighed, "Well, they ARE your sister's, so if she says no then its no. You wouldn't like if you had paintings of everyone you loved and Kagome threatened to throw them in the river would you?"

Souta's shoulders fell as well as his countenance. "No, I wouldn't like that Father-and I'm sorry Kagome for saying that. It won't happen again." My father of course, forgave him as Souta apologized. "It's ok Souta, it's just that they are personal to me that's all. I showed you them before, all you have to do is ask and I will show you instead of you having to steal them ok?"

Souta nodded thankful as my father smirked, content that we resolved our little issue. "Good, I'm glad it's resolved. Now, Kagome, please help your mother with dinner and Souta, please prepare the table so we can eat."

"Yes Father." "Kay dad!"

"Kagome, I would like to speak with you before you go."

Souta went to do what he was told as I stood there wondering what my father wanted.

"Kagome, since you are fifteen and will be turning sixteen in a few days, I wanted to give you something." My father pulled out a beautiful ornate box that had Kagome engraved on it in Silver. I was at a loss for words as my father beckoned me to open it.

I grabbed the tiny little decorative box as I gazed upon it for a good minute. "Go on Kagome, open it." My father spoke as I finally opened it to look upon what was inside.

I sat there staring-staring at a beautiful necklace with a pallid jewel attached to it and pallid earrings that matched with it. The necklace was as incredibly beautiful as were the earrings that I was entranced by them. "Since your mother bought you that dress, I thought to myself "what dress is complete without jewelry?" you know?" he beamed seeing my expression. "FATHER, it's too beautiful!" I exclaimed hugging him tighter than ever.

"I'm glad you like it-""Like it? I love it father! How did you get such jewels?" My father laughed at that. "Well, that's only for me to know and you to find out later but think of this as only a consolation. The REST of the gift will be on your birthday." I could feel the tears of happiness already begin to roll down my face as my father wiped them away. "How-I mean, this…it's so incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much father…you have no idea what this means to me." He kissed me on the forehead and pushed my hair back. "I only wish the best for my little girl."

After dinner, and after all the prayers we did before and after, I changed into my nightgown as I placed the jewelry my father gave me right beside my bed on a little table. It shined brightly as the moon gazed upon it with its radiant light. I admired its beauty while it shined as I suddenly heard footsteps near the entrance to my room.

"Come in." I answered as Souta peeped out from behind the wall. "Hey." My brother mumbled lightly as I frowned. I knew my brother all too well to know that something was up when he sounded like that. "What's wrong Souta?" "I-uhh-can I stay here with you tonight? My room is pretty dark and…you know." he blushed folding his hands together.

Even though he was twelve, I didn't care, I was still afraid of the dark at times too. Not only that, but I know Souta has quite an imagination.

"Of course Souta, I don't mind." He smiled thankfully as he plopped himself on my bed. "Are you ready for the Celebration tomorrow Souta?" I inquired him as he nodded, "You bet! Are you?" "Yeah, I am." I nodded back as I also went in the bed as he scooted over to make room for me. "Ok Goodnight Souta-""Wait Kagome," "Yeah?" I replied with my eyes closed. "Do you remember when I was only four, that I had a nightmare and that you were right beside me and told me a story until I fell asleep?"

At that I opened my eyes as I turned to look at him. "Yeah, of course I remember why?" "It's just…I never really thanked you for that and I don't know why, but since we are sharing this room right now it just reminded me of when you did that for me-so thanks."

I hugged Souta and ruffled his hair a bit. "No problem Souta. Even though we both get on each others nerves a lot, you're still my brother." he smiled at my words as he turned into the bed and pulled the covers over him and I closed my eyes pulling the covers over me as well when he whispered "…thanks Kagome."

"Kagome darling, wake up! I need you to wake up dearie." I heard my mother beckon as I groaned, "Ohhhh." Souta was still sleeping beside me as I got up as quietly as I could as to not wake him. I succeeded in doing so as I took one last glance at my little brother sound asleep. 'I love that little brat.' I contemplated to myself as I went to my mother to see what she had called for.

As soon as I entered the room where she was, she was running around like crazy! I was astonished at my mother's ability to do more than two things at one time as she was cleaning the floor, doing laundry, cooking breakfast, and putting things originally where they belonged.

"Good morning Kagome, I need a favor, can you check on the animals for me please-oh and afterwards can you wake Souta and tell him to get ready for the celebration tonight?" she smiled sweetly as I stretched my arms agreeing I would do so. "Thank you so much sweetheart." She quickly blurted out focusing on cleaning a certain stain on the floor.

"Where's dad?" I wondered curiously. "Oh, Father left last night to get grandpa since he didn't have any way of getting here, so he should be here by the time the celebration starts." I had forgotten that Father fell asleep early so that he could travel to grandpa's town. After all, Grandpa did live twelve hours away going and coming. "Oh yeah ok then."

"Hi, grandpa." I greeted as he hugged me. "Oh, hello Kagome, how have you been?" "I've been great grandpa." "Now where is your brother Kagome?" He looked around as Souta waved at him. "I'm right here grandpa." "Oh Souta! I didn't see you there how are you?" Souta and I both chuckled a little as so no one could hear as Souta grinned. "I'm fine grandpa, thanks." "Now where is my daughter?" he wondered.

My father pointed to the house guiding him. "She's in the house very busy from what I saw this morning. Come on let's go see her." "Yes…I would like to see my daughter." My grandpa nodded as me and Souta laughed a little when they entered the house. "Grandpa is getting a little senile." Souta giggled as I shook my head laughing as well.

After Mother said that grandpa would be living with us since he is all alone and is getting pretty old, Souta and I both sighed at the same time. 'Souta and I are going to have to listen to ALL his stories.' I thought to myself as I guessed that Souta was thinking the same thing.

The time of our Annual Celebration of Thanks had arrived as we all got ready and saw everyone outside eating and dancing already.

As soon as we walked down there, Souta's friends came and practically dragged him away so that they could hang out with him. My friends of course ran up to me excitedly.

"Oh my goodness Kagome you look so pretty!" "Yeah Kagome, that dress is so nice on you!" "Wow, I'm so jealous, you look so nice." Yuka, Eri, Ayumi excitedly jumped as I looked at my mother who was as giddy as I was. "Thanks guys, you all look pretty too."

Everyone was having a wonderful time. Everyone was dancing, laughing, talking. This is what I loved about my village…everyone got along so well. Suddenly I hear a squeal from Ayumi, "Oh Kagome, here comes Hojo!" Yuka and Eri squealed as well as I saw Hojo walking over. I could feel my heartbeat faster, pounding against my chest as I grew nervous.


'Oh no…what should I do? I don't want to dance…but then again I don't want to turn him down-damn these odds! What do I do what do I do?!' I panicked as he came closer and closer with each step. I sighed finally making a decision. 'Well…it's not going to KILL me-I guess I will dance with him.'

Hojo stood there staring at me flushed. "Hello ladies." "Hi Hojo!" All of them said at the same time as I mumbled nervously, "H-Hello Hojo." He kept his gaze on me as he greeted me back. "Hello Kagome-chan, Uhh, wou-would you-uhh" "Kagome, mom and dad said you need to say goodbye to grandpa, he's leaving to get his stuff so he can live with us."

Yuka, Eri, and Ayumi both shot death stares at Souta as he jumped back with widened eyes. "What did I do?!" Souta asked as I sighed with relief and kissed my brother on the cheek, thankful that he saved me. "Oh well, I got to say goodbye to my grandfather-bye!" I blurted as fast as I could and ran.

"Bye Grandpa." I hugged him as I heard him say, "Ahhh, Kagome, I forgot to give you your present! I brought it for your birthday because I didn't think I would be seeing you for a couple of weeks so here you go." He pulled out a book with gold letters that said Higurashi on it…and not just an ordinary Higurashi book…it seemed to be just right for my paintings to fit inside.

"What is it?" I asked looking at the book as my grandfather smiled. "It's so you can put all those painting you like so much inside! You can put them in order and flip all the pages like it's a book or something…and fit the painting in that little slip…or…" he stopped slightly confused at what he said himself. I happily accepted it and hugged him dearly. "Thanks Jii-chan, I really, really appreciate it."

I saw my mom get in the wagon with jii-chan as I quickly ran up to her, "You're going too mom?" I raised my eyebrow as she looked at me in confusion. "I have to go, who's going to help your grandfather pack? Also, your father went last night and so I will go this time." I sighed heavily, knowing she was right.

"Wait for me!" Souta called as he ran onto the wagon. "Not Souta too!" I groaned. I know this sounds weird to some people, but as annoying as my family was at times, I hated being separated from them-especially at a celebration because we were supposed to be celebrating as a family.

"I just wanted to come for the ride because I'm sort of bored. Plus, mom said she might need an extra hand storing grandpa's stuff onto the wagon." "Don't worry, your father will be staying with you." My mom assured as my father appeared from god knows where. "Yeah don't worry, they will be back. It's not like they are moving away you know!" I laughed as we all said our goodbyes. "See you in the morning Kagome-chan!" Souta called back as they pulled off. "See you Souta!" I waved as my mother called to me, "Oh and Kagome, be careful!" "I will mom!"

People were still celebrating as my father walked back to his friends and I walked SLOWLY as possible, back to where Yuka, Eri, Ayumi, and Hojo were. I could see them from afar as they were talking amongst themselves. 'Who knows what they were telling Hojo to do.' I thought as I chuckled a bit at the thought of them all talking incoherently to him, trying to listen to each one of them but couldn't make anything out of what they were saying.

Suddenly, I hear rustling in the bushes. I turned around sharply as I saw shadow figures move silently, but deadly through the trees. I thought I was going deaf as I saw more figures, about fifty figures move faster than the blink of an eye. Why couldn't I hear them? Certainly no one could be that soundlessly quiet as I heard Yuka call to me snapping me out of my conscience.

"Kagome, what are you doing?!" she called trying to get my attention with a tone saying "get over here because we want to see you dance with Hojo already!" tone. I blink about several times until I saw nothing move at all. I stepped slowly away from the trees as I headed to where Hojo was waiting for me as were my friends.

I was only a mere five feet away as I then stopped again stunned. I could feel that something was going to go terribly wrong right at this very moment. They all frowned at me, "What's wrong? Are you ok Kagome?" Eri asked concerned. My stomach felt weak and I was definitely not trembling from the cold as I whispered "Something isn't right."

Less than a second right after I stated that, an inu-demon swept Eri from where she was standing as silently as a faint breeze! Yuka and Ayumi both tried to scream but two more inu demons came and swept them away as well as they vanished within the depths of the forest. I couldn't even move, nor scream as Hojo yelled, "DOG DEMONS!!"

A/N So how did you guys like it? Was it ok? I know it's boring in the beginning but I promise you it gets better! This is only the prologue...so the adventure will begin shortly-VERY shortly. Also, there is a lot of explaining I have to do in the chapters but seriously it is necessary! Once all is explained everyone will be like "ooooohhh NOW I get it!" or maybe some people will get it already and I cant believe I did this-but yes I put a cliffie! I always hated these as I read stories cause then the next chapter was never IN! lol sorry but u will have to wait-plus I gotta finish it lol if you like please tell me how u liked it! I can always use constructive criticism as well but please, this is my 1st Inuyasha story and I know there are MANY out there and I can't compete with the big shots out there that have like a BILLION GAGILLION reviews but please review and tell me what you thought of it or if I should keep going? Anyways the next chappie I promise will be out soon unless there are cataclysmic events that happend to me but anyways ttyl at the next chappie! Hope you enjoyed it!

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