Dude, my first story! Ok, so sadly I do not own Inuyasha, though I wish I did. But ya, please enjoy

the first chapter of Lunar Promises.

The lunar rainbow… a memory long sensed remembered. Since she was young, the wolf princess's heart was held by a promise of love and marriage. She cherished her lover's words within her heart since then. But, the same love that once held her heart, lusted for another woman, that of the human race. The wolf prince who promised himself to her, made such promises to a human, who in return never truly returned his feelings. The princess confronted him in a time of crises to unite the wolf tribes together, but he refused and told her that she was mistaken and no such promise of marriage was made. He denied her…How her heart had ached.

Years have passed since then and the princess had grown into a fine young demoness. Her deep red hair now rested loosely down her back, yet some was pulled back in a small ponytail in the back. Her body formed out in an hour-glass shape that humans and some demons would kill for. She still wore the armor and furs from her younger years; however, they were tailored to fit her better. She didn't look like that young wolf demon that everyone knew.

The sun was high, its rays shining over the valley of the Northern Mountains where the Northern Wolf Tribe had lived for many generations. Young wolf demons played along the riverbed while their mothers tended to the chores of the tribe. The men had left to hunt for the evening's meal.

The princess sat in her den not too far from the riverbed. She was mending a blanket of her's when a ball rolled into her den. She looked up to see and little wolf demon girl bowing at the caves opening.

"Lady Ayame, forgive me," said the young girl. She couldn't have been more than three springs old.

Ayame smiled at the girl, picked up the ball, and stood. "It is alright, dear." She walked over and knelt in front of the young demon. "May I join you and your friends?" she asked.

The little girls eyes brightened and she smiled. "Yes, my lady." She took Ayame's hand and brought her to the other young wolf children. "Lady Ayame is going to play with us!"

They all looked over and greeted the princess. Then, they resumed playing ball with each other.

Ayame's grandfather, the leader of the tribe, looked down from one of the cliffs on the mountain. He was an old white wolf. Behind him sat other elder male members of the tribe.

He saw Ayame playing with the children. A small smile came to the side of his mouth.

"Leader, why have you called us?" asked one of the elders.

He turned back to his council. He sat and looked at him with his deep green eyes. "My friends, my time here on the plain is growing short. Ayame is the future of our clan…yet, she needs a mate to rule by her side as an alpha male."

"What happened with Koga of the Eastern Tribe?" asked another elder.

The old wolf looked down. "Ayame wants nothing to do with him. Also, he is fancied by a human female."

"A human?"

"Dishonorable whelp," said another elder.

The Leader looked at his men bicker about Koga. "Please, listen," he said, getting them to quiet. "My Granddaughter, for if I died, make sure she is mated. Whether it is Koga or another male, our legacy must live on."

They bowed their heads. "As you wish," they all said in unison.

Back with Ayame, she was having a great time with the tribe children. She was about to throw the ball to one of the kids when the little girl from earlier pounced on her back, knocking the princess to the ground. She was the tickled by the child.

"Ha-haha...hee…"Ayame giggled and squirmed. She took the girl and reversed the roles. She was now tickling the little girl. "You silly child." The little girl laughed and squirmed as she was tickled.

"Teeheehee," squealed the girl. She exposed her head back as a sign of submission.

Ayame smiled and stopped. "Okay, now I have to get back to my duties." She heard the children groan in sadness. They all walked over and started to nuzzle her. "You guys," she giggled at their actions. "I promise, when I have some free I will play with you all."

"Yay!"

Ayame gave them each a hug before returning to her den. When she entered she saw her grandfather sitting by the cave entrance. "Oh, Grandfather, what brings you here?" she asked as she knelt in front of him.

"We need to talk."He stood and led her back into the den.

Quietly, she followed her grandfather in. Both sat, facing each other.

"Ayame, as you know I am getting old. It is time you found a mate."

Ayame's face darkened as she bowed her head, hiding it away from her grandfather.

"A mate?"

"It's time you found someone and settled down. I have talked with my council. If I die before you are mated they will make sure that you will have one for me, willingly or by force."

"I…I see."

The old wolf walked over to her and took a seat at her side. "I will be having my council send word out to our neighboring wolf tribes. Within a week's time, young males will be here to ask for your hand. You must choose a mate by the Harvest Moon or one will be chosen by me."

Ayame looked at him in shock. "You're not serious? The Harvest Moon is in three moon cycles."

"I am serious, child." He stood. "I will return around dinner time." He left the princess alone to her thoughts.

OK, short, I know. But I will try to make the next chapter longer.