Note: The name of the story might be changing, because i don't know what to call it...

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha… if I did… well, I'd be the happiest person alive.

A long time ago, there lived a Hanyou. This Hanyou is one that you did not want to meet. He lived in the outskirts of the West Lands, a land that was owned by his half brother, who was a full demon. This Hanyou hid away in his castle, a place said to be haunted and cursed. Nobody would venture near him, and not even speak his name. He placed fear in everyone, for the stories was that he was an unbeatable Hanyou; a Hanyou that goes and ventures out in the night, hunting for a way to gain more power. He is said to attack countless villages and has no mercy upon humans OR demons. He never speaks with his brother, nor does his brother speak to him. However, if they do meet, a fight breaks out between them, both having no mercy towards each other.

Everyone and everything fear this Hanyou.

That is how he wants it.

The East Lands

Kagome, the Princess of the King and Queen of the East Lands, sighed as she followed her grandfather through the castle. Grandfather was most likely trying to talk to her about one of his stories again. She was tired of hearing them, and she was going to refuse to listen to him today, but he had insisted on it.

She sighed. She had no choice, when her Grandfather was practically on the ground begging for her to come and listen.

She sighed again.

Grandfather started to explain to her. "Dear Kagome, I will now tell you of the Shikon Jewel."

"Shikon Jewel?"

"Yes; also known as the Jewel of Four Souls. It is a Jewel that can give tremendous power to one who is able to get a hold of it."

Kagome ran her hand along the castle wall as they were walking along. The wall was cool, and it was refreshing to her hand, which was sweating, as the rest of her body. It was getting much too hot with the torches on the wall. "So is it dangerous for humans?" she asked.

"Both humans and demons. It can also grant your greatest wish."

"Does it even exist?" Kagome asked, staring out into nothing, her voice full of boredom.

"Yes, it does. That is why it must always be guarded by a Miko," grandfather said, stopping and looking at Kagome.

"So…"

"The Miko guarding it right now is named Kikyo. She has requested assistance that you, Kagome, a Miko, come and help."

"But I'm still training," Kagome said, worry in her voice. She was ready to protect something, something that will have dangerous demons coming after it.

Grandfather shook his head. "I already have spoken with the king. He has already agreed to do so."

Kagome stomped her foot. "But I'm not good at fighting at all!" She protested against him.

"I'm sorry, Kagome," was all that Grandfather said and he walked away.

Kagome closed her eyes to calm down. She knew she wasn't ready at all. She couldn't do this. She had to talk with her father. She ran to the Throne Room, where her father was, who was discussing something with her mother.

"Father!" Kagome yelled and walked straight up to him. "I'm not trying to be a whiny cry baby, but what you have agreed for me to do is really beyond me."

The king sighed. "Kagome, that's not the main reason we are sending you over there."

"What's the other reason?" Kagome asked.

"We want you to try to meet with the Hanyou Inuyasha and the Dog Demon Sesshoumaru and make a peace treaty between them."

Kagome just started at him, soaking it all in. Then it did hit her. "Nani?"

The King nodded and looked away.

Kagome clenched her fists and looked to the ground. "Are you trying to get me killed?"

"No, no we're not. Kagome, both your mother and I cannot travel away from here, and when they see that the Princess of the East Lands has arrived, they will know that what we are talking about is serious. Normally I wouldn't even thinking of sending you, but there is too much war going between us."

The Queen picked up where he left off. "You are the best choice, and it will hurt for us to send you. But that's our choice. You will stay with the Miko, Kikyo, and train under her while you are over there."

"How long will it take to get over there?" Kagome asked grimly.

"You won't have to leave for a week, but it will take about a month to travel over to the West Lands."

"Who will go with me?"

"We have chosen our priest Miroku. He has a problem of his own and hopes to meet some demon along the way so he can get rid of his curse."

Kagome groaned and held her face in her hands. "That pervert?"

The King replied in a strong voice, "Do not worry, we will command him not to grope you or anything. If he does even the slightest move on you, tell us whenever you get the chance to, and we will get rid of him."

"Ah… no no no… I don't think it would be wise to get rid of Miroku," Kagome said, trying to calm her father down. Sure, the Houshi-sama was a priest and all, but… He was also her friend. She couldn't think of him getting killed by her own father.

"We have also thought of the demon slayer, Sango. She will be good assistance to you."

"Sango-chan?" Kagome said to herself. She grinned. Well, at least she'll have one sane friend along. She looked up to her parents. "Is that all who is coming along?"

"We want this to be a small group who doesn't arise any suspension in any people. You and your friends will have to disguise yourselves," her father finished.

Kagome nodded her head and gave a small bow. She turned and left, walking outside to find Sango, who was probably practicing her with her boomerang bone. Kagome knew Sango would be happy about this assignment. She had always complained that they needed excitement in their lives.

She did find Sango with her boomerang bone, dressed in her demon slayer outfit. Sango waved and pushed her hair back which was soaked in sweat. Kagome went up and explained to Sango the situation.

"No…" Sango began.

"You don't want to do it?"

"Of course I do!" Sango grinned, but then a worried expression appeared on her face. "I don't want the pervert along!"

Kagome gave a small smile. "I'm sure it'll be fine."

"Kagome-hime! Sango!"

Kagome and Sango both cringed at the voice. The pervert was coming. They turned to look and saw they were right.

Miroku was grinning and holding his arms out wide. "I heard the great news!"

"What's so great about it?" Kagome asked, acting sullen.

Miroku placed himself to the side of Sango, who was glaring daggers at him and was trying to itch away from him, but Miroku kept on moving closer.

"I'm going to be with the two loveliest ladies in the East Land!" Miroku grinned and put his arm around Sango. He turned to her. "My dear Sango, aren't you happy?"

"I'd be happy if your arm wasn't slipping," Sango said harshly.

"My arm isn't slipping; you're imagining things," Miroku said, grinning.

"Pervert!" Sango yelled and smacked Miroku on the side of the face.

Miroku took the slap full force and sank to the ground, rubbing his cheek. "It was worth it," he mumbled.

"We need to be serious, here," Kagome said quietly.

"Why?" Sango asked her in question, while still staring daggers at Miroku.

"Are we ready for this? We could end up in a terrible fight with the Dog Demon…"

Miroku sighed. "It is dangerous, and we all probably aren't prepared for it. But the King commands it, and we must follow."

Kagome stuck her tongue at him. "Must we always do what my father says to do?"

Sango put her arm around her sadly. "Of course."

Kagome sighed and looked up to the sky. "We have a week. We better train our hardest."

"I concur," Miroku said. He got up and walked to Sango. "Much practice."

He didn't get within a foot to her before he had his staff taken from him and whacked upon his head, knocking him to the ground, unconscious.

"Hmph," Sango scoffed. "Men are…"

"Baka's?"

"You got that right!" Sango said.

Somewhere in the East Lands

A dark figure approached a lady clad in a red and white Kimono. His silver hair shone in the moon's light as he walked up silently to her. He knew that this Miko was one not to be underestimated. She was the protector of the Shikon Jewel. The Jewel that belonged to him. He decided that he wasn't going to be kind, and he would have no mercy towards her. He grinned and jumped down to the ground, in front of the Miko.

"Kikyo, isn't it?" He growled, smirking at her.

The Miko put her long black hair behind her, and brought out her bow and an arrow. "Inuyasha, isn't it?"

This is short because it is a prologue. Please review, and no flames or anything like that.

In case you're wondering, Kagome does have a father in this, but he won't have a big part. Neither will the mother. :(

Ja!