#Chapter 1
"A New Demon IN Feudal Japan"
Kagome walked down the streets of Tokyo to her school. Thank god it was Friday. She'd have the weekend to spend in the feudal era helping Inu-Yasha, Miroku, Sango, and Shippou find all the shards and defeat Naraku. Humming a little song in her head she barely noticed the girl looking to be 19 with her long black hair with red highlights up in a tight bun and dark sunglasses on walk by. Ashaina instantly smelled the priestess blood in the girl. The scent of a priestess! She whirled around and stared at the girl who walked on to her school. "I will meet her after her school to find the well, which I'm sure she knows of. I'm pretty sure she would. I'd have to retrieve my sword though before I meet her." Ashaina thought. She continued walking on, hands in her red sweater pockets. She'd be able to sniff her scent out once the girl started to her home.
Kagome had no idea that Ashaina had fallowed her to her home. This was due to Ashaina's training from her master. As Ashaina came into the yard she noticed the little hut with the well in it. She'd have to put her sword in there then get Kagome some how to meet her in there. Ashaina came to the house and knocked on the door. It seemed to take a long time but finally Kagome's mom answered "why hello there. What can I do for you?" Sunglasses still on she spoke, "I am a friend of your daughter I'd like to meet her at the little shrine with the well for a moment if you don't mind..." Ashaina said trying to sound and act best she can as a 15 year old.
"Well of course you kind I'll send for Kagome" 'so Kagome is her name eh?' Ashaina thought. "I'll meet her at the well" she quickly went to well she had noticed when she had came into the yard of the Higarashi home. She took her sword she had left by the well and tied the tough fabric attached to the sword's sheath around her slender waist. Ashaina studied this old well. "I wouldn't be surprised if this was the legendary well" she absently thought. "Hello?" Came a voice. Ashaina looked at who spoke. Kagome looked puzzled "my mom said a friend of mine was here. I do not know you." "I know you don't" Ashaina answered rather coolly.
Kagome looked worried "then what are you doing here? Why did you lie to my mom?" Ignoring the human's questions Ashaina asked, "does this well take you to the feudal era?" Kagome wondering how this girl could know the secret of the well, "who are you?" Ashaina removed her sunglasses showing of her intense green dog demon eyes. Kagome gasped.
"My name is Ashaina I seek the well, which takes you to the feudal era and to seek the legendary Shikon Jewel. My reasons are non of your business." Kagome now looking really confused and scared for she never knew there were still demons in this time. Plus she was American.... What did she want with the Jewel anyways? And how the hell does she know of it? "You mean you are a..." "demon yes. Two kinds of demons really but that's my business all I ask of you if is this is the well."Achaia was not going to reveal her angdon blood. Kagome paused "yes it is. But wait! A few others and me are also trying to find all the shards of the Shikon jewel maybe you could..." "you say the "shards" of the Shikon jewel. You speak as if it has been broken?"
Kagome looked a little guilty, "yes, I'm afraid it has. Would you want to join us though on the search for the shards and help us beat our enemy who has most of the shards?" Ashaina had vowed that she'd never make friends " I work alone", she replied hotly. "Oh please do help us."Kagome pleaded. 'She looks lonely she could use some good friends' Kagome thought. Ashaina paused 'she could be of some use and since the shards are broken up into pieces it would be better to work with a group.... But there are the down sides as well.... 'I'd just have to make sure I don't bond with these beings at all'-She came to a decision.
"Fine I guess I could help you and your friends out..." she replied rather reluctantly. "Great! Thankfully it's the weekend now I can bring you to the feudal era." So they went through the well. As Ashaina dropped through the well with Kagome, purple light surrounded them. Mixtures and textures of shades of purple danced about with a light breeze of an unknown wind. Ashaina found it comforting. Then all was dark and Ashaina found herself sitting in some damp dirt.
"Where are we?" Ashaina demanded. Kagome smiled, "oh we are still in the well. We have to climb out of it now...Wish it wasn't so dark though, it's a pain to get out." Because of Ashaina being demon she could see fine in the dark. She grabbed Kagome's hand and jumped gracefully out of the well and onto the soft green grass. "Oh!" Kagome gasped, "just what kind of a demon are you?"
Ashaina looked at Kagome with an emotionless expression. Oddly it reminded Kagome of Sesshomaru's stare. "Just introduce me to your friends." Ashaina replied absently. Kagome a bit puzzled, "um ok." 'Why does she not want to share anything with me of herself' Kagome thought as she led Ashaina through the forest to the place where she normally met the rest of the gang.
Ashaina looked all around her in amazement. The old trees seemed much more lavish and pure than that of modern day trees. The air cleaner, a more peaceful wind blew through her now loosely flowing hair trailing half way down her back. She breathed in deeply taking in new smells-as well, as new demon smells. One particular one caught her attention. It was that of a pureblooded male dog demon. Great power she sensed too, from this demon. She hoped to cross paths with this demon to see what he looked like and see if he could put up a good fight. 'Be something new to catch up on my fighting skills' Ashaina mused to herself.
"Kagome!" She heard the voice of a seemingly happy young child...no, fox demon? Ashaina saw the scrawny thing jump into Kagome's arms greeting her. "Hey Shippou. Did you miss me?" "Of course I did!" The little thing exclaimed. Ashaina then moved her eyes to see a monk and a young woman with a HUGE boomerang walking comely up to Kagome to greet her as well. Ashaina then smelled a half-breed. Half-human half dog demon. Similar to that of the full dog demon she smelled earlier.
She saw the silver haired half-breed walk up with a frown on his face. He had doggy ears. Inu-Yasha noticed Ashaina. "Who's your friend?" He asked Kagome but not taking his eyes off Ashaina. Inu-Yasha sensed some pretty incredible power in Ashaina. It made him shiver a bit. "Oh this is Ashaina everyone. She has come to help us defeat Naraku." "I never said I'd do that. All I want is to find all of the Shikon jewel shards. Who is Naraku anyways?"
Inu-yasha angered by this statement of her finding the jewel shards and not him yelled back, "I'm the one who's going to find the shards!" Ashaina Glared at Inu-yasha. Inu-Yasha suddenly felt a really cold vibe go through his body. His demon senses were telling him not to mess with this demon...or what ever she was. "I'll pretend I did not here that." Ashaina warned then she turned her head back to Kagome 'Who is this Naraku? If you truly need my help I'd like to know whom we are fighting against." Kagome smiled, "First why don't you get to know Miroku, Sango, Shippou and Inu-Yasha. Then we will explain all we can to you." Ashaina looked at everyone, "I guess there's no harm in that."
They all sat around a newly lit campfire. Ashaina not really talking at all just listening, had learned that the monk was Miroku, The girl with the boomerang was a demon exterminator named Sango. Ashaina had to fight back a smirk for she could tell Sango would be no match for her. She was tough looking but still.... She was human. But Ashaina had learned the famous saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" So maybe Sango would be a match.... But still Ashaina couldn't see it possible. Shippou was the fox demon. Warm hearted and cute. Like any other child no matter what the species really. And then there was Inu-yasha. The half-breed who definitely seemed to be the most stubborn and simple minded of the group. Yet Ashaina did sense some sadness but took no heed to it for she didn't like the way he had greeted her. Though she was a bit cold herself but it was tough getting use to being around people. She was always in solitude looking for the well. She hadn't even spoken to anyone since her...Outburst on the anger of her master Auburday's death...
Miroku due to his special training also sensed some unusual and pretty scary strength in this girl. "Lady Ashaina." Miroku said. Ashaina looked at the monk, "yes?" "What exactly kind of a demon are you?" Ashaina had been trying to avoid this question. Oh well she'd have to come out with what she was some time if she wanted these people to trust her. But then again did she really care? She didn't want them getting too far into her life. For if she became their friends.... It meant death to them.... Death to anyone really who'd dare step into her life. That's why she was alone. She didn't want to know, feel, give, receive, "Friendship" or "love" at all. Especially "love". And she didn't dare care.
"I am of two breeds of demons" Ashaina began, "So technically I'm a half-breed." She caught Inu-yasha's questioning look. She knew he could sense the power that was deep inside her yet to be able to control. That's another reason why she cant afford to show or feel too much emotion so in order for this to work she'd have block out friendship and love. "My father was a dog demon, and my mother was a fire demon. She is where I get my fire powers from...but sadly it was illegal in the present time of demons to inter breed...they were killed because of it and they would have killed me too but Auburday who later became my master saved me and took care of me." She really didn't want to say that but she said it before she could stop, "But he was murdered too and I've come here to find the Shikon jewel to make me a full fire demon." She stopped there. This was more that enough information. She wasn't about to say that her own birth was also the cause of the bloodiest wars in demon history and of her evil blood that was in her and her reasons for seeking the Shikon jewel what she told them was basically a half lie. She could tell on the look of Inu-yasha's face that he could tell there was more about her for he was at least a half demon and could still sense her third demon blood but couldn't figure out what it was.
Everyone stared at Ashaina in "Aw". Shippou was the first to speak. "So if you are a half-breed like inuyasha does that mean you also change into your weaker form at time?" Ashaina said a little agitated, "I don't feel like talking about that..."and it was true, she hated changing into her other form. It annoyed her and to make it worse the time she changed was tomorrow night when the moon was full. It was a good thing she had her hood so that she could at least hide what she looked like.
"In many ways you are a lot like Inu-yasha." Inquired Miroku. "Yes" Kagome said, "Inu-yasha also has a similar problem." And Kagome explained It. Inu-yasha a little annoyed, "It's not that big of a deal! Feh!" Night fell deeper and so everyone took shelter at an old house owned buy some old folk who happened to have a spare room for the inuyasha gang to rest in. during the night when Ashaina felt that everyone was asleep she approached the only window, climbed through it and began to wonder in the yard looking up at the stars. "Tomorrow night will be a full moon...." She sighed sadly, "I love the full moon but I just wish for once I could experience it not in my dog demon form."
"Well we can't have everything our way now can we." Inu-Yasha's voice came from the tree Ashaina was by. Ashaina a little startled but showed no sign of being startled looked up and saw inuyasha sitting on a branch leaning against the tree trunk. Ashaina annoyed cause she was hoping to be alone, "well, I see I'm not the only one who does not sleep." She looked off towards another direction. That other dog demon sent was fainter now probably too faint for the half human, Inu-yasha to sniff out but it was still very clear to Ashaina. She wanted to find that demon now!
Ashaina closed her eyes and began to meditate. She listened intently on the many sounds of the night. Concentrating on various sounds which caught her attention. Adjusting to her new surroundings. She heard the faint cry of a possible prey being taken down by a demon predator feasting the night away. Ashaina caught another sound of howling wolves. A wolf clan is near by. Ashaina had learned in her demon history books that the wolf clans were some of the very few demons, which were very loyal to each other of their kind and devoted to protecting each other. A "True Family" was the term given to the wolf clans, for they truly were. In the present day sadly few clans are still left for time had grown and new demons had came and dominated over the older species. 'I'm sure in this time the clans thrive' Ashaina thought, 'How very lucky they are'
"What are you doing?" She heard Inu-yasha interrupt her thoughts. "I'm meditating, Inu-Yasha. Something you should try yourself." Ashaina replied in a controlled tone. "Feh!" Inu-yasha spat, "Why would I need to meditate.... What ever that is" Ashaina gave Inu-yasha a cold but calm stare, he stared back with his pouting face. "Meditation is good for the soul. Helps you think better and takes some of the stress off ones mind. And it's simple all you do is find a comfortable position either standing or sitting or lying down, close your eyes and concentrate on one thing and only that. Sounds work best." "Heh like I'd ever need to do something stupid like that!". "You are more stubborn than I thought." Ashaina elegantly jumped up to a large branch a little higher than where Inu-yasha was and rested against the trunk.
"Hey! Get out of my tree!" Inu-yasha yelled up at Ashaina. "Your tree?" Ashaina replied casually with her hands clasped behind her head, "I don't see your name on it." She blinked staring down at inuyasha. "Go find your own tree! I was hear first so just leave me alone." Inu-Yasha snapped back. Ashaina closed her eyes and replied with an educated tone, "You are the one who's bothering me, Inu-yasha. All I did was jump up and sit down to rest on a branch away from you. You are the one who's yelling at me telling me to get out. If you shut your big mouth for a moment and pay more attention to the night and your thoughts than to me, then it will seem as if I'm not even here. You are not the only one who finds sitting in trees peaceful." Silence followed except for the faint sounds of crickets and of the other eerie yet peaceful sounds of the night. And it stayed that way till dawn approached.
When day finally came the inuyasha gang set off once again.
However not too for off was Sesshomaru, Rin and Jaken. Sesshomaru stopped abruptly sniffing the air. A new sent he detected. A STRONG power he sensed as well. "Jaken." Sesshomaru ordered. "Yes m'lord", Jaken replied with his scratchy voice. 'Watch Rin I will return." Before Jaken could protest Sesshomaru was off towards the sent. "Such power." He said "its half dog demon I'm sure.....but what's the other half?"
Ashaina stopped. "What is it Ashaina?" Sango asked. Ashaina didn't say anything. 'that sent!' She thought 'He's coming in fast!' she smirked inwardly 'guess it's time to play.' "Ashaina?" Kagome asked concerned. Ashaina jerked her head to the right where the sent was coming in. A demon appeared. Looking just as powerful as she had sensed. Long silver hair, deep golden eyes which speared the air with their gaze. A crescent moon marking on his forehead and two red lines on each cheek. Ashaina was speechless, she'd never seen a more handsome.... charismatic demon.
Sesshomaru was just as surprised to see that the power he was sensing was coming from this delicate looking demon with a dog demon sent....but a foreign sent he could not recognize as well. Ashaina wore her red sweatshirt with hood she also had comfy black pants on.
"Sesshomaru!" Yelled Inu-yasha drawing out his sword. Ashaina was amazed to see the sword become large and not the battered blade it looked like before. "You know this demon, Inu-yasha?" Ashaina said her voice becoming stern and controlled. 'What a pity to see you, little brother." Ashaina's eyes slightly widened in shock. "He's your brother?" She asked still keeping her eyes on the demon known as Sesshomaru. "Half brother. And soon to be a dead one!" Inu-yasha charged at Sesshomaru after stating this to Ashaina. Sesshomaru with great agility dodged Inu-Yasha's attack, 'I did not come here to fight you inuyasha so put you sword away." He looked at Ashaina, "I've come to fight you."
Ashaina smirked, "With pleasure." She drew out her own sword given to her by her master as a gift. The sword, KajiKan, instantly lit up with fire. The fire coming from Ashaina's energy. Sesshomaru drew out his sword the Toukijin, they both charged each other. Swords clashing electric energy meeting fire. Inu-yasha perplex stared as he watched the battle. Everyone else watched on in amazement.
These two demons with fantastic powers which flowed through their blood could sense power in the other. This in any demon's instinct made them want to test each other's power in battle, wanting to test their own strength as well. Both fell back catching their breath. Ashaina with her left hand threw a wave of fire at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru jumped high in to the air doing a few flips the wile still in the air pointed his sword at Ashaina and sent a bolt of energy from his sword towards Ashaina. Who using her intense speed dodged it. The energy bolt leavening a deep hole where it hit. "Is that all you got?" Ashaina asked tauntingly. She jumped into the air bringing her sword up to swing at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru came down on her with his swords and the swords clashed again.
inuyasha watched on in amazement at Ashaina's strength and so did the rest of the inuyasha gang. Inu-Yasha being taken back by The power he sensed. Sesshomaru and Ashaina fought keeping their faces with no emotion showing, swords clashing, the mixing of the two energies creating white light with every clash of their swords. Neither seeming to be able to get the upper hand of the fight. If one did the other managed to over come it."You've got some unusual strength for a woman" said Sesshomaru wile they had their swords pressed against each other. "Heh, you're not so bad yourself for a dog demon." She broke the lock of the swords and did a back flip now ten feet from Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru smirked, "At least I'm a pure blooded dog demon"
Ashaina grimaced at this statement. She hated being a half breed. She had learned that her birth was the cause of one of the most savage bloody wars in demon history, she's had to live in secret too. Sesshomaru may not have been able to figure out what exactly she was but he knew she was a half-breed of a dog demon and something else. "If I were full Fire demon I'd kick you ass...." Sesshomaru smirked "Fire Demon?" He interrupted, "is that all you are there must be something more for a mere fire demon could not posses THAT much power. You haven't shown it in battle but I do sense it." Ashaina was suddenly tempted to say what the third part of her was, "You have some keen senses on you. But that other part of me is for only me to know, and for no one to ever find out!" And it was true. This part of her was too dangerous to be let out into the open.
"I respect your privacy" Sesshomaru said putting his sword away, "This fight is over I have no real reason to kill you. And this fight I hate to admit has come to a draw." "I see." Ashaina replied rather coolly still not so pleased with his little remark about her being a half-breed."
Sesshomaru turned to leave. "Sesshomaru!" Inu-yasha yelled trying to figure out why he really was here and had actually admitted to a "draw". Sesshomaru turned his head to look at Inu-yasha. His cold stare magnificent. "I'm leaving I only came here to see what this new power I sensed was and now that I've seen it, fought it I've got to see what I wanted to see. I don't have the time to waste such a meaningless battle with you, inuyasha. Oh but don't worry I'll kill you another time" Ashaina shocked that these brothers were enemies. She may have believed love was for the weak and was just a sadness waiting to happen, but she still believed in loyalty and trust between families. She hated the though of someone hating their own brother, or any family member.
Sesshomaru seemed like a guy who's also had a rough life like her, judging by him always being so cold and non-emotional similar to herself. As she watched him walk off into the forest, she suddenly wanted to know more about this mysterious dog demon. Sesshomaru also wanted to know more about Ashaina. He even secretly found her attractive. But shook the thought away. He wasn't about to fall for some lowly half-breed he was not about to let love take him he will never go so low! But that power he sensed from her, so strange in a half-breed. What was her secret? And those eyes...so intense.... NO! He was getting lost again he was not going to do that.....But he still wanted to know more about her.
Ashaina found herself thinking about the demon named Sesshomaru. "Those eyes...so beautiful that face....." She found herself picturing his face. "What am I? Stupid? I can not have feelings towards this demon! He insulted me! He's an idiot! Love is for the week, and I can not afford the cost of innocent lives because my emotions make me loose my sanity! I will not go so low that I wont be much of anything!" But again she found her self always thinking of him.