Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Inuyasha.
This is my first Inuyasha fic. Until about a month ago, I had absolutely no knowledge of Inuyasha, but then my friend lent me the first movie and I loved it, so I started to write this. The beginning is very much like the beginning of the movie, and I apologize for that, but when I first started writing this I didn't know anything except what I saw in the movie. Since then, I've read the first four ani-manga books and have seen a few episodes...I even have a plushie! I also apologize for any OOC-ness...like I said, I'm still pretty new to IY. If you have any corrections, don't hesitate to tell me, okay? Thanks! I hope you enjoy this! Please review!
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"Iron-Reaver Soul Stealer!" Inuyasha roared. His claws slashed straight through the giant scorpion's tail. The end of its tail crashed to the ground. "Do your job, Kagome!" the half dog demon yelled.
"Go, Kilala!" Sango exclaimed. In a burst of fire, the cat demon was in her larger form. She roared and ran over to the teenage girl called Kagome, who leapt on her back.
Kilala raced through the air to the end of the scorpion's tail. Kagome snatched something from it. "Got it!" she yelled.
Inuyasha turned from battling the scorpion. "Great! Your turn, Miroku!"
"Wind Tunnel!" the monk yelled, removing the cloth from the palm of his right hand. A huge gust of wind picked up and drew the scorpion forcefully into the hole in his hand.
"Done!" Miroku said triumphantly, covering his hand again.
"We did it!" Kagome exclaimed, thrusting her fist into the air.
"Be careful, or you'll lose it again!" Inuyasha growled, grabbing Kagome's wrist. "Give it to me for safekeeping!"
The teen's right eyebrow twitched. "Sit, boy!"
"Not again!" Inuyasha exclaimed as he was sent face first into the dirt.
"Quite impressive as always, Kagome," Miroku laughed.
Kagome smiled and winked. "Thanks."
"And you, Sango," the monk said. Sango's eyes widened as she felt something touch her backside...
"OW! What was that for?" Miroku exclaimed. Sango had just hit him rather hard on the head with her boomerang.
"That's enough, lover-boy," the demon slayer said in an angry tone.
"Well you didn't have to hit me," the monk replied, rubbing the bruise on his head.
Sango shook her head as the smaller form of Kilala jumped into her arms. "When will he ever learn?"
Kagome laughed. "Maybe never. Anyway, now that we have the Jewel Shard, I should probably get home. I've been gone from my time for a while."
Sango nodded. "I should go, too, and take care of my and Miroku's wounds. I suppose we'll see each other soon."
Kagome smiled. "Of course! I can't go a day without coming here to be with you guys. Anyway, see you later!" She walked off in the direction of the well, waving. Sango and Miroku waved after her, and then went their way home.
"Sure, everybody just leave me here then," Inuyasha said grumpily, picking himself up and dusting himself off. "No, I don't need any special attention. Thanks for asking. Bye, see you tomorrow, whatever," he muttered to no one. Then he walked off on his own path toward the forest.
As he walked grumpily down the earthen path, he suddenly heard a noise. He swung around, and there behind him was a woman with silver eyes and light blue hair. Inuyasha sniffed the air and growled, "A wolf demon."
The woman smiled. "That's right. Your senses serve you well. My name is Nira, and I mean you no harm." Just as she said this, she swiped at Inuyasha with her long bluish claws.
The half dog jumped backward and placed a hand on the hilt of his sword. "I thought you said you meant no harm. Good thing I don't trust wolves."
The wolf demon Nira grinned. "Your instincts also serve you well. It is a pleasure to meet you, Inuyasha. Or, should I say, Lord Inuyasha?"
"Lord?" Inuyasha growled. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Nira's fanged smile widened. "I suspected you wouldn't know. You are the lord of all wolves."
"What?!" Inuyasha snarled, his hand tightening on the hilt.
"Like I said, you are lord of all wolves. I have come to fetch you."
"What are you talking about?!" Inuyasha growled.
Nira sighed. "You're a wolf, Inuyasha."
Inuyasha smirked. "No, I'm not. My father was a dog demon, and my mother was a human. You lie, woman." With that, he released his grip on his sword and began to walk away.
"You are a wolf," Nira persisted, keeping pace with him. Inuyasha ignored her. "I have proof," she continued. Still she went ignored.
"Have you ever wondered why you are the only one able to wield the Tetsuseiga?"
Inuyasha stopped short. "How do you know-"
"I know many things," she answered. Without a response from Inuyasha, she explained, "Only a true descendant of the wolves, a true descendant of Miradae, can wield the Tetsuseiga. That is why no one but you can do it, including your brother."
Inuyasha shook his head. "No. This isn't possible. I'm not a wolf. My father was..."
"A full-blooded dog demon," Nira finished. "Yes, but in every dog, there is wolf. Like it or not, the blood of the wolf runs in your veins. You have but to will it, and it will come out in full. I can teach you, and when you are ready, you will become our leader."
"Why me?!" Inuyasha shouted. "Why have you chosen me?! Why not Sesshomaru?! He's a pure blood! Surely you don't want a hanyou as your ruler!"
"Ah, but there is one small problem," Nira said.
"And what would that be?" Inuyasha asked through clenched teeth.
Nira smiled. "You said yourself Sesshomaru was a pure-blood. That is the problem." As Inuyasha's eyes narrowed in confusion, she continued.
"You see, your father was descended from a long line of dog demons of the purest blood. But long ago, long before my time and yours, a wolf was thrown into your family tree. She was a hanyou, half wolf and half human. Her name was Miradae. Because she was a half-breed, she was cast out of her pack as a young pup. A family of dog demons found her, and took her in as their own. They never told her of her heritage, leading her to believe that she was half dog instead of half wolf. In later years, she fell in love with Kiro. I'm sure you know his name well."
Her assumption was confirmed by a twitch of realization from Inuyasha. Smiling even more, she continued,
"When she came of age, they became mates, and so began your own heritage of the wolf. Her blood was passed down for generations, but it could never be brought out. You see, Inuyasha, only the first born son of a human and one of Miradae's own offspring could awaken the blood of the wolf. A human and a demon from your family never mated, until your father found that human girl, and you are the product."
Inuyasha stood there in shock. He was part wolf demon? Everything the woman said made absolute sense. One of his ancestors was Kiro, one of the most feared and respected demons of his time. But he, Inuyasha, was a wolf? That was impossible. Wasn't it? "One...one more question," Inuyasha said slowly. "Why do you want me to be lord of the wolves? Why is my family so important?"
"Simple," Nira answered. "Miradae was the daughter of Setomara, the most powerful wolf demon that ever lived. He was the ruler of all wolves, but never had a son to succeed him. Instead, he had a daughter with a human woman. She was destined to become ruler when her father died, but, like I said, the pack in which she was residing threw her out because she was half human. Setomara was furious and punished those responsible. He searched everywhere, but he could never find Miradae. As her ancestor, you are the rightful heir to the throne."
Inuyasha shook his head furiously. "No. No! I'm not a wolf. I'm no ruler. You're lying. You're nothing but a crazy woman who spreads lies. I don't believe you."
"The problem is, a part of you wants to," Nira said quietly. She waved her right hand slightly, unnoticeably.
Inuyasha stared at her, frozen. She was right. A part of him ached with longing to believe her story.
"Come with me. Let me show you, let me teach you," Nira continued. "Then you can make your choice about becoming our lord."
Inuyasha sighed. It seemed that this wolf was a stubborn one. She wouldn't give up. Besides, what could possibly be wrong with him learning about wolves?
And something...something inside him told him to trust her.
"Fine. What have I got to lose?" he said.
Nira smiled again, and her eyes glimmered. "Absolutely nothing."