Disclaimer- due to the fact that I have no artistic talent, and absolutely no imagination, Inu-yasha the series is not mine. Though as much as a fantasy, and as heavy as I may drool, Inu-yasha is also, not mine.

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Higurashi Kagome was a normal 15-year-old, high school student, she had always been and always thought she would be. Until one mysterious dog decided to change all of that.

Dog Demon

By: Uri-Mistress

Chapter one:

Neglect

Kagome walked up the many steps to her family shrine. The branches of the God tree waved above the buildings in an attempt to call her.

Today was her last day of school, it was summer now, the end of her first year of high school. Kagome was in a pleasant mood, because in three days time she would be leaving with her friend, Sango, for a camping trip.

She reached the top and began to walk to the main house, but something called her, something she couldn't explain. Timidly she followed the call.

It led her from the main house, past the storage and straight to the god tree. The tree was in full bloom and the blossoms drifted down and landed on the girl's shoulders.

Her eyes trailed from the high branches, down the wide trunk, to the large white ball that lay in the grass.

Kagome dropped her bag and hurriedly ran to the body. She shook it gently, aware that what ever it was, it might have had a head injury, or maybe something broken.

When it's head turned towards her she realized it was a dog, a very large dog. She predicted that if it stood it would stand at her hip. Maybe it was a wolf…it had the body build, the coat and the proper scowling face…

The coat however changed her mind, it was a bright white, and very fine. If it had been a wolf it would have been a brown or gray during this season.

Regardless the animal was hurt and she needed to help it. "SOUTA!!! GRANDPA!!!" she cried out as she tried to comfort the hurt beast.

She only had to wait a few moments before both her brother and grandfather showed up. Then she started barking orders.

"Grandpa, help me take it inside, Souta get some blankets, towels, and a hot water." They stood there watching her and the animal for only a few seconds before they both rushed to do her biddings.

Kagome took the dog's head in her hands and helped her grandfather in lifting its large body and carrying it to the house.

When they were inside Souta already had everything ready in the living room, Kagome told them to help her put it on the blanket, and together they did.

With the dog laid straight they couldn't see any fatal or major injuries, all there was, was a bump on the head, and a few scratches on the muzzle. Probably got in a fight with a cat. Kagome smirked.

Kagome cleaned the scratches with hot water and rags. When everything was cleaned and taken care of, Kagome leaned back and took in a great breath. "Big dog, isn't it grandpa."

Her grandpa, who was sweating profusely from helping with carrying him in, agreed. "Yes, massive beast, I will have to say that I don't think I have seen a dog quite as big."

"Grandpa, what kind of dog do you think he is?" Kagome pet the soft hair. "I think it's a mutt. It doesn't have a collar or anything."

"I think it's a mutt also. But why was it at the tree?" Her grandfather asked.

Kagome shrugged. "Don't ask me, I just found him."

Souta stood up quickly, losing interesting in the sleeping dog. "I'm going back to my room!" with that he stomped up the stairs.

Grandfather also stood, "I shall be going too, there's work to be done. Keep an eye on him."

"Okay." Kagome said as she watch the other two leave, leaving her alone with the large beast.

The dog stirred, and grunted with the sudden headache that he felt.

"Oh! Careful doggie, you have a bad bump." Kagome but a hand on it's side, great, now I'm talking to it!

The dog halfheartedly growled at her. Kagome but her hands on her hips, "Now, don't be that way with me! I helped you!"

It cocked its head to the side, the scowl still not leaving its face.

Kagome calmed down and put her hands in her lap. "So what's your name doggie?" Argh! I'm doing it again! Like he can answer!

Surprisingly though, the dog stood with hesitation, Kagome made to stop him but he growled ferociously. "Jeez, alright, alright!"

The dog slowly moved. Kagome stood and walked by him, marveling again at how tall he was.

He stopped at the kitchen door, sniffed and then entered. Maybe he's hungry. He continued until he reached the table, on which rested what remained of Souta's crayons and paper.

The dog was easily able to reach up with his mouth and drag the paper down, with it, a few assortments of crayons fell. He grabbed a red crayon in between his teeth and lay down in front of the paper. Kagome sat with him.

What is he doing, drawing?

[Five Minutes later]

Sango heard the phone ringing and quickly picked it up from where she was pulling the cookies she made, out of the oven. She was pleased with her self, for once they didn't burn, and they looked normal, she just hoped the tasted okay.

"Hello?" she juggled the phone on her shoulder as she put the pan on a cooling iron.

"Hello…Sango?" It was Kagome, but she sounded anxious.

"Hey Kagome, what's up, something the matter?" her friend had seemed normal at school earlier today. Then again, you could never know with Kagome.

"Are you busy right now Sango?" she asked.

Sango looked at her finished cookies. "Not any more…"

"GOOD! Can you come over, please?"

Sango thought about it. "Yeah, sure, I'll be over in a few minutes."

"THANKS! See you then!" Kagome hung up after her farewell and left Sango staring at the phone.

"Weird girl…" she hung up the phone, packed up her cookies and left the house for the short walk to her friend's.

Sango took one of the cookies out of the pack and tried it. Good! For once they are good! She was never a good cook, she had always preferred the defense arts.

Within minutes she had arrived, and before she could ring the front door bell Kagome stuck her head out, grabbed Sango and pulled her in. As an afterthought she turned around and shut the door.

"HEY! Kagome, what's this about?" Sango muttered around the cookie in her mouth.

Kagome didn't answer her question instead grabbed Sango's wrist and dragged her into her room upstairs, pushing her in and shutting the door quickly.

Sango quickly realized she wasn't the only one in the room, but a giant white dog also, lying on her bed, scowling angrily.

"My God, Kagome!" Sango said as she came closer to the dog. "Is that a new dog? He's huge!" the dog barked angrily.

"Sango, this dog, he isn't normal." Kagome said as she came in between her and the dog.

"How do you mean?" Sango took a bite of the half finished cookie and put the rest of the batch on Kagome's desk.

"He understands me!" Kagome screeched, making the dog jump.

"Understands you? Where's your proof?" Sango cocked an eyebrow, her friend had really gone crazy, poor kid.

Kagome went to her bed and picked up a piece of paper that was resting near the animal. The dog kept a wary eye on her.

"I asked him what his name was, it's not like I was suspecting a answer, ya know?" Kagome waved the paper around in a panic. "He stands up and goes picks up Souta's crayons in his mouth, then he writes his name!" with the final word she handed the paper at Sango.

Sango looked at the paper. On the paper in big red sloppy letters was the name 'Inuyasha' "Inuyasha? Weird." The dog growled.

"SANGO! Aren't you one bit surprised." Kagome threw her arms in the air in frustration.

"Well not really, I bet he's one of those Seeing Eye dogs, those dogs are always really smart." Sango turned the paper upside down then to the side. Inspecting the lettering thoroughly.

Kagome stopped her ranting long enough to thing about this. "You know, you might be right." She turned to the dog and walked up to it. "are you?"

The dog growled.

"Would that be a no?" Sango asked as she put the paper down and grabbed her pack of cookies. "Maybe he's hungry!" she sat on the other side of the bed and showed him the large crate of cookies, "want some doggie?"

The dog's eyes seemed to light up and Inuyasha dove for the container, taking them all in his mouth. He munched happily and then continued on.

"I should have a made a second batch." Sango muttered as Inuyasha tore them apart.

"Hey dog breath! Leave some for me!" Kagome hollered as she took a cookie that was untouched and started to aim for her mouth.

Inuyasha stopped eating and turned on her angrily. Kagome stood up and ran into the middle of her room, the dog chased her. She angrily turned and put her fist in the air threateningly.

"Come on dog let's see what you got!" Sango watched amused as the dog pounced on her, sending Kagome flopping on her back. But she still wouldn't give up the cookie.

Annoyed Inuyasha made for the hand that held the cookie, but Kagome twisted and plopped the cookie in her mouth, claiming it as hers.

The dog growled as he saw that the cookie now belonged to the girl and started to back off.

Kagome, with half a cookie sticking out of mouth began to sit up. Surprisingly, however, the dog turned and pounced on her again, sending her thudding back to the ground.

With an angry growl he took the half of the cookie sticking out of her mouth and ate it in one bite. When he was finished chewing he went back to the half eaten container.

Kagome sat up, this time with out the giant dog jumping on her. "Jeez, what a jerk, you would think he did that to get back at me." She rubbed the back of head where it had hit the floor.

"He probably did." Sango managed to squeeze out in between her laughter.

Inuyasha smirked.

[Downtown in the afternoon]

 "Thank you Grandpa for dropping us off!" Kagome smiled as she began to walk away.

"Kagome! I will be here to pick you up in four hours, got it? Four hours, I don't want to go around looking for you again!" Her grandfather hollered as he disappeared around the corner

"Kagome let's go to the pet store to get Inuyasha stuff" Sango exclaimed happily, she had wanted to get a new toy for her cat back home.

Inuyasha snarled. Kagome grinned. "I think you just like to go there to look at the cats."

Sango was crestfallen but she didn't let it dampen her spirits. "How bout we just walk around for a bit until we find something to do…"

"I'll go for that." Kagome smiled down at the dog "How bout you Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha was silent.

"Jeez you're a grump." Kagome muttered.

Together the two, and Inuyasha, began walked down the sidewalk in hopes to entertain themselves.

Sango listed some things to do. "We could go eat something, I mean I only had a one cookies today. Or maybe we could go see a movie, or maybe go shopping."

Kagome thought about it. "The movie sounds good, but I'm hungry right now, lets get something to eat first."

Seeing as they couldn't easily go in a restaurant with a large dog they went to the closest place that had an outdoor eatery.

Sango saved them a seat and Kagome went to place a few orders.

When she walked inside a waiter called her. "Miss! No pets are allowed inside, I'm sorry."

Kagome looked surprised, having thought she left Inuyasha outside. But to her surprise he had followed her. "Inuyasha go wait with Sango outside."

Inuyasha scowled deeper but walked out side, leaving her to place three orders for some coke and pizza.

She went back out to find Inuyasha waiting obediently next to the table. Kagome sat down and brought up the current issue again. "So what do you think about the whole dog-understanding-us thing?"

Sango looked down at the huge dog that was in turn looking at them. "I don't see a problem with it, I bet he was trained or something, kinda like that talking African gray, Alex. I hear that bird can talk in sentences, and even answer your questions!"

Kagome sighed. "But that's a parrot, parrots have been proven to be as a smart as six year olds. We are talking about a dog." She decided to let the subject drop when their food arrived. "Oh, who cares, it's easier this way, and at least he doesn't need a leash."

Sango brightened up, "Pizza! Good choice." She counted the plates mentally. "But why three?"

Kagome looked at the third plate also. "I though Inuyasha would like some."

Inuyasha didn't hesitate and came up to the last plate, reaching it from his sitting position he took it in bites.

"So about the camping trip…where are we going?"

Sango took a sip of her coke and smiled. "We are going to Alta Lake for two weeks! It's going to be so much fun!"

"Alta Lake hmm…" a new voice joined the conversation.

"Shit…" Sango moaned, rubbing her temples.

"Hello Sango, hey Kagome."

Kagome knowingly scooted further away. "Good afternoon Miroku."

"Miroku why don't you scram, we don't like perverts following us." Sango snarled, as she too, scooted further away.

"Aw, but lady Sango, you offend me. I was only passing by and I heard your conversation about going camping, Alta Lake is a very good choice. May I ask when you are going?"

Kagome unwittingly answered quickly. "Saturday."

"Kagome…!" Sango warned.

"Aw…I see you have a new dog Kagome." Miroku noticed the white beast at Kagome's side, he had stopped eating and was now glaring at Miroku. "He looks dangerous."

"He could probably bite your head off, though I'm not sure if he would be able to damage your ego." Sango mutter into her coke as she took another sip and tried not to notice the boy.

Kagome grinned, "Yes, this is Inuyasha. Though I don't think he would hurt ya." Inuyasha grunted, seemingly laughing at the thought.

"Oh, very well then. Well, I must be going." He laid a hand on Sango's chest, mistaking it for her shoulder. "Enjoy your lunch."

"MIROKU!!!" Sango growled crossly, standing up and picking up her chair, she presumed in chasing him down the street.

Inuyasha watched this display curiously. Kagome noticed his gaze and leaned over. "Miroku is a year older then us, he's a real pervert! Anyways, maybe I'm crazy, but I think Sango likes him, though I don't think she would ever admit it."

Inuyasha watched as Sango threw the chair at him, and surprisingly hitting him square. Sango then proceed in returning.

Kagome chuckled. "You wouldn't be able the tell unless you knew her a long time. She practices martial arts. She's quite talented. I know I wouldn't want to cross her."

Sango had returned and huffed irritably, and seemed to tone Kagome out as she finished her pizza.

Feeling the need to talk to someone she turned back to Inuyasha, this is so weird, I'm actually talking to him, and I think he understands me. "So Inuyasha you want to come camping with us."

Silence.

Kagome sighed and scratched the dog behind the ears, totally catching Inuyasha off guard and making him shy away. "Aw, come on. I have the feeling you don't have a home so I'll take care of you from now on! And since you will be living with me, you need to start being nicer, and that means when you want to say 'yes' you will bark, or shake your head, or something. Understand?"

Inuyasha moved back to where his food was, and obediently gave a small gruff bark, very small.

"See that wasn't all that hard, was it?" Kagome smiled and patted his head.

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I know my grammar isn't great, It's not like I'm writing for my English teacher, I mean jeez, it's summer!! That was more like a prologue to see if you guys would like it, so tell me what you think!!! Um if you guys want to know the jiff of this story, Inu-yasha (the hanyou) is somehow a dog, don't worry that will be explained later in the story, if there is even a later story, you have to review if you want more. PLEASE REVIEW!!!

Thank you,

Uri-Mistress

Thanx to Kanna for letting me post on her name!!!!!

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