Inushago: You know, I'm actually looking forward to this chapter.

Izayoi: Only cause Mum sits Dad half a dozen times.

Fushoma: And Dad and Koga argue and fight.

Inushago: (gruses) Whatever, just start the story!

Fushimi

Romeo and Juliet. The classic story of forbidden love due to family rivalry. I am a Juliet. However, I refuse to suffer the same fate as the heroine of Shakespeare's epic love tale.

Currently, along with trying to write some original music for the band, I am dating Haru, one of the many sons of Koga and Ayame. Although, I suppose it's not forbidden if our parents don't know. Originally, the only ones who knew were Sha, Iz, Dai, Shoma, Mari, Yuri and Riki. Etsuko knows that I spend a lot of time with Haru but I don't think he understand exactly what's going on.

Big Brother, Inushago

The drummer, the heir,

Angry at our father

Not his fault – not fair.

I mean, I can just imagine what would happen if Dad and Koga found out. And that's only because it's happened.

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"Fushimi, I will not allow you to date that Mangy Wolf's cub," Dad yelled at me. Of course, Haru and I were standing close to each other, so Koga was in earshot of everything Dad was saying. My brothers and our sisters were standing a little bit away, so that they could still hear. And mum and Ayame were swooning over how cute Haru and I were together.

Izayoi, the eldest of three sisters,

A kick ass and stubborn girl.

The image of our Nan,

As flawless as a pearl.

Chorus – Five of us, A Litter,

The Litter of the Western Lands.

Together, we will battle,

And love with open hands.

Of course, Koga defended Haru's honour.

"What is wrong with my son? Since when have you had such high standards, Mutt Face?"

"Nothing is wrong with your son, Fleas-for-Brains, except that he looks like you." It's true though. Out of all Koga's sons, Haru looks most like him.

"That's all this is about? Haru looks like Dad? How is that a problem?" Mari asked.

"Koga was originally sweet on Mum when they first met. Very sweet. So much so that he was saying she was his mate," Shago explained gruffly. Mari, Yuri and Riki still looked confused. Mum and Ayame stopped swooning long enough to analyse the situation.

Daiki, the vibrant one.

Middle with no complaints.

Positive, outgoing,

And very hard to taint.

Fushimi, the tom,

Not one to find in pink.

But soft and sweet,

And tends to over-think.

"Well, I must say, I was but wasn't expecting this," Mum mumbled.

"Pardon?" the grown she-wolf asked.

"Oh, I was expecting Inuyasha to be protective of Shimi. But, until now, he hasn't proven to be as protective of her as Izayoi."

"I get it now. It's because Fushimi looks like you," Ayame agreed. My mouth dropped, along with Dai, Mari, Yuri and Riki's.

Chorus

Fushoma, the runt,

But in no way the baby.

Gentle and kind,

Muscular? Manly? Just maybe.

"Ayame, I thought you would have backed me up, you stupid bitch," Dad growled at her.

"Mutt-face ..." Koga warned, but he was pushed back by Ayame.

"I was only against it because he made a promise to me and it looked like he wasn't going to keep it. But he did. So I have no problem with our pups dating. I think they make a wonderful couple." And with that, Mum and Ayame went back to swooning. Koga rolled his eyes.

"Son, never mate. You will never have the last say if your mate is anything like Kagome or your mother."

"Fushimi, you are not dating Haru and that is final!" Dad shouted in my face. I saw Mum turn to look at him out of the corner of my eye.

"Inuyasha ... Sit boy," she said casually.

"No Haru!" Dad growled through a mouthful of dirt.

"Sit." Boom.

"No."

"Sit."

"No."

"Sit."

"No." Will he never stop?

Chorus

Five of us, a Litter,

The Litter of the Western Lands.

Together, with the pup,

We will battle with fisted hands.

"Sit!" Mum screamed, getting fed up.

"Fine. Do what you want. See if I care," Dad growled.

"Your disapproval is a bad choice, brother." I know that voice. I haven't known it for very long, but I know that voice.

"Fuck off, Sesshomaru. I'm not in the mood."

"What do you mean by 'bad choice', Sessh?" Mum asked. Uncle cringed. He doesn't like the nicknames she gives him.

"Koga is heir to the southern wolf tribe. Ayame, to the north. All their pups are heirs respectively. Our family has been on bad terms with their tribes since Father's reign. The union of these two would work to smooth that over. One less headache for me. Thank you, pups." Haru nodded through his shocked expression.

"You're kidding!"

"I do not 'kid', Inuyasha."

"Dude, even I've learnt that and you've known him longer, Old Man," Shago groaned. Dad started grumbling and stalked off. Uncle took his leave and Koga followed suit. Mum and Ayame went for coffee and the others left Haru and I alone.

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So as it turns out, we were very much Romeo and Juliet, though I am very thankful that we didn't suffer the same fates. I am also thankful that Dad has some respect for Uncle and Mum and Ayame are so kick ass.

Thank you Mum, Uncle and Ayame. And thank you to all of you for listening to my rant. Those verses in between is the newest song for our band. I hope you liked it. Thanks again, all.

Fushimi, the Shakespearean tom.

Daiki: Daddy loves you, Shimi.

Fushoma: He loves us all.

Inushago: Is that really how that happened? I thought Dad hit Koga at one point.

Izayoi: That is how it happened, Shago.

Inushago: (not listening to Izayoi) I'm pretty sure Dad hit Koga.

Fushimi: (hits Shago upside the head for not listening) You are imagining things, 'Top Dog'. Inupup does not own our parents, their show, or any of their co-stars.

Me: I do own all the pups, though, Canis and Lupis alike.

Inushago: What and what alike?

Me: Canis and Lupis.

Inushago: Huh?

Others: Dog and wolf!!!

Fushoma: God, you're dumb.

Daiki: They are the Latin names for dogs and wolves.

Inushago: Eh... I ... uh ... I'm outa here.

Fushimi: (shouts) WUS!!!! (leaves with others after Shago)

Me: Until next time!! (waves happily).