Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.

Thanks to my reviewers:

Raihu- I love wolves, too. Thanks! I always thought it was interesting how dogs and wolves are so closely related, and yet Kouga and Inuyasha can't stand each other. I know the story had almost no description in the beginning, but I'm new to the whole Inuyasha fanfiction thing. I always write Yu Yu Hakusho fanfics, and people always comment on how descriptive they are. Thanks for the advice. I'll try to add more description as the story goes on. Also, I'm glad you appreciate the history of the wolf clan. Usually when I write my stories, something can't just happen. I have to have an explanation for everything. Perfectionism is my curse. ) I hope you enjoy the rest of the story…if I can ever get it written, that is!

heather- Thanks!

Priestess kurumi inu's sister- Glad you like it!

Shos-lady- I'm glad you like it so far. Thanks for the advice. I agree, a bit too much dialogue. I'll try to fix that as the story goes on.

A Life of Rules is No Fun- Thank you! Shippo is in this chapter…though he only has one line… lol I don't think he's going to be in this story much. Well, I finally got the next chapter out…but it's really short. I have no ideas whatsoever…but I'm forcing myself to continue this. Thanks again!

ChiEfSqUatTinGquAiL- I know all that! This is just a different take on things! That's why it's called fanFICTION! lol Thanks for all the info though.

Hello! I'm SO SO sorry I took such a long time to write this. Writer's block has truly set in for this story, therefore this chapter is very short. Think of it as a filler chapter until I can get my little authoress rear in gear. Again, I'm very sorry I made you wait. I appreciate your patience. Enjoy and please review!

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The village was silent when Inuyasha got there. It was dark, and the small dirt roads were deserted, for everyone was inside their houses, warm and fast asleep.

Inuyasha walked through the silent village until he found the familiar house. The house of Lady Kaede.

The old woman woke to find someone rummaging through one of her cabinets. "Be that ye, Inuyasha?" she asked.

The intruder jumped, and as he did so his head collided with the top of the cabinet. "OW!" he exclaimed. He turned, rubbing his bruised skull, and Kaede saw that it was indeed the half dog demon.

Inuyasha looked around, and his voice lowered to a mutter. "It's only you. Don't DO that, old lady!"

"What be ye doing here, going through my belongings?" Kaede asked.

"I was...looking for something to write a note with," Inuyasha answered, still rubbing his throbbing head.

"A note?" Kaede questioned. "What for?"

Sighing in annoyance, Inuyasha told her the whole story of what had happened to him that afternoon.

"It's weird though," he said. "When she spoke...it was like something inside me drew me to her and made me believe what she had to say. Like...it could really be true, ya know?"

Kaede sat deep in thought. "How long will ye be away?" she finally asked.

"A few months," Inuyasha answered. "She said she wants to teach me 'the ways of the wolf,' whatever that means."

"Just be careful, Inuyasha," Kaede warned.

Inuyasha grinned. "Don't lecture me, old woman. Say bye to Kagome and the others for me, would ya?"

Kaede nodded, and Inuyasha walked out of her house and into the night.

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"He WHAT?!" exclaimed Kagome.

"He left to live with the wolf demons for a few months," Kaede said calmly.

"Why would he do that?" Miroku asked, and Sango gave Kaede a quizzical look.

"He told me that a wolf demon came to him with information of his ancestry, and he went with her to learn their ways."

"Inuyasha...trust a wolf?" Kagome laughed. "No way! He hates wolves. Just look at the rivalry between him and Kouga."

"That may be true, but he seemed intent on going," Kaede said.

"He must have had his own reasons," Miroku muttered.

"Did he say how long he would be away?" Sango asked.

"A few months, at most," Kaede replied.

"All I know is, he'd better not get himself into trouble!" Shippo chimed in. He had been listening from the other room, where he had gone to get some food.

Kagome was worried. Inuyasha had never even looked at a wolf without drawing his sword. Now all of a sudden he was going to live with them?

Please be careful, Inuyasha, she thought.

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"So, where are you taking me again?" Inuyasha grumbled.

"We're going east. That is where most of the wolf demon tribes live," Nira answered. "That's also where our kingdom is, and where you will live, Lord Inuyasha."

"Wouldja stop callin' me "Lord"?! It's so...I dunno...formal!" Inuyasha exclaimed in a aggravated tone. "Just call me Inuyasha, plain and simple."

"Actually, I was hoping you'd take on a more appropriate name during your stay with us," the wolf replied.

"Like what?"

"KokoroYamainu?" Nira suggested.

"Heart of the wolf?! Gimme a break!"

Nira eyed her companion. "Have you a more suitable name?"

Inuyasha snorted. "I like my own name, thank you very much."

"You won't be taken seriously by others with a name like Inuyasha," Nira insisted. The fingers on her right hand twitched.

Inuyasha looked at her. He knew she was right. He could just imagine it, the stinkin' wolves wouldn't listen to a word he said.

In his mind he saw himself dressed in royal clothes. A Kouga-like wolf pointing at him and laughing hysterically. "Inuyasha?! What kind of a name is that?! HAHA!"

"Be QUIET!" Inuyasha roared.

Nira gave him a curious look. "Something...wrong?"

The half demon realized that he had just yelled aloud. "Oh, no, nothing," he said innocently.

After a few seconds he said, "So...what kind of a name did you have in mind?"