The Tale of a Demon
By Melkoshi! ^_^

Hello everyone! Okay, all of those that know me already, most likely know I'm not good at Fanfics, and this time I'm going to make sure I get this one done! And correct, too! ^__^ I'm even having a friend of mine beta this fic! *nods* So hopefully everything makes sense. *nods* Anyway, there are going to be some OOC-ness... Mostly Inuyasha. . .; Also, most of the main characters in this Fanfic were made by my friends and I. Mioh and his whole family are my best friend, Kalee's characters(I'm still shocked that she let me use Mioh in a romance with my character O.o) And Blazea and Amara are My other best friend, Laura's characters. *nods* And Melkoshi's family was made up by, well me, Melkoshi! ^^; Also, just a warning, any flames I get will be used to power my computer, which is powered by hate! XD;;; Okay I need to lay off the sugar when writing...

OH, almost forgot. I DON'T own Inuyasha or any of the characters from the show. (If I did, Inuyasha would still be with Kikyou and he would let her kill Kagome. And Miroku would be in love with Inuyasha AND my character, who would be in it if I owned it, but that's not going to happen.). I also don't own the song Melkoshi sings later on, it's from another anime, called Outlaw Star. I only own this fanfic, my characters, and the Inuyasha game I got last week for my PS. *nods* Anyway, on with the fic! ^^

Also, I would like to give a BIG thanks to Tiff!(MidnightLoner) For alot of things, mainly for being the beta tester for this fic! Again, thanks Tiff! ^^

Keys:

All italic text parts are flash backs, I just don't like to say 'flash back' ;;...

Starting out in no one's POV.

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"There he is! Get him!" A male's voice yelled as they chased another human. The one being chased wasn't human, and they knew that. He was a demon, and a powerful one too. However, he preferred to not fight, or kill for that matter. His name was Rakonou.

After a few days the chase died down, and Rakonou found himself near a small village. Rakonou knew that this village was a peaceful one from the looks of it. He thought he could stay in the village and have his true nature be kept a secret.

It was always like that, people found out he was a demon, although he looked like a real human. All he ever wanted was just to find peace and maybe find another demon that thought the same way he did.

Lost in thought as he walked though the village he bumped into a young woman, causing both of them to lose balance and fall to the ground.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going" Rakonou said as he helped the woman up."

"No, that's quite alright, I wasn't looking where I was going either," She said sweetly, smiling. They looked into each other's eyes and although it seemed like a thousand years, only a few minutes had passed. Eventually, they looked away from each other.

" Well, I better get going. It was nice to meet you..?" The woman asked

Rakonou just laughed and smiled, saying "Rakonou."

*11 years later* Melkoshi's POV*

"I got it!" I yelled as I grabbed the ball in mid air and landed on the ground.

"No fair! You cheated! You used your powers to get the ball going your way!" exclaimed Mire, or as most people know him, Blazer.

"Now, come on Blazer! You know Windy won't cheat in games! You're basically always the cheater in most of our games!" retorted one of his brothers, Miin. He was another wind demon like me.

"Oh be quiet Miin! You only stick up for her 'cause she's a Wind demon! You know she cheated!!" Blazer yelled. Oh I hate it when he's like this, I'm starting to wonder if he will ever be nice.

"MIRE! Shut up! You know your only saying it 'cause you can't stand a girl beating you!" Mioh, yelled at his twin brother. You see, Mioh is my best friend, He always sticks up for me. He would always yell at Mire for saying stuff about me or picking on me. He was the best, and I think I like him.

After a moment of arguing between Mioh and Blazer, Blazer just grabbed ball out of my hands and kicked it into the forest.

"Well, now if you all want to play with a cheater then, you can go get the ball. I'm out of here." With that, Blazer left the game.

"I'll go get the ball." I said as I left my friends who were slightly mad at Mire for doing that. Then again, we all should be used to it cause well, he IS a Fire demon after all.

As I walked into the forest looking for the ball, I heard a few bushes rustle behind me. Looking around, I saw this boy. He had long white hair, and was wearing a red outfit.

"Is this your ball? It hit me on the head while I was up in a tree." Said the boy. I nodded and he handed me the ball. He was about to turn and walk away but I said something before he could.

"Would you like to join our game? It's the least I could do as an apology for the ball hitting you." I said as he looked at me again. He sniffed the air and turned to me with a Look. It gave me the feeling that he knew something about me.

"You're not human, are you?" He asked. I'm a bit confused but then, I see his ears. It all makes sense, somehow.

"I'm not sure I understand what you mean.." Before I can finish what I was going to say, he cuts me off.

"You're a demon, are you not?" He asks looking at me again. I'm starting to feel slightly scared now...

"I'm a half breed if it's anything to you." I say as I turn away, I couldn't stand looking at him anymore. Just as I was about to walk away, I felt his hand grab my shoulder.

"I'm Inuyasha, please tell me your name." He says.

I remove his hand from my shoulder and reply, "My name is Melkoshi". Then I walked away.. He is scaring me too much and I just want to leave.

I could tell he was about to say something, I could just feel it. I always knew when someone was about to say something- it was one of my 'gifts' as my mother told me. Frightened, I ran out of the forest. I found that all my friends but Mioh and Miako have left.

"Where did the others go?" I ask. I was a bit confused by this as well, I mean why would they just leave without waiting and saying bye.

"They left to go see if they could go talk to Mire. And they also got bored and went back home. We were about to leave too, but we wanted to say bye, so we don't act rude like the others." Said Miako, she's too friendly sometimes- it scares me occasionally. I mean, no one can be that nice AND still be normal.

"Well, thanks for waiting then, I guess I'll see you two around then." I said as I handed Mioh the ball. Starting to walk home, I felt hurt that almost everyone left. I mean most of them were my best friends and everything. You would think they would wait.

I made it home in about a few minutes and when I got there, I saw something, or rather, someone I thought I would never see again.

"What are you doing here??" I ask looking surprised to see the same boy, I found in the forest.

"I followed you here, and when I knew where you were going, I beat you to it." he said. I looked at him oddly.

"But why would you do that? Did you want to get to know me or something?" I said, looking at him with anger. I mean, this boy doesn't have any reason to follow me.

"Well, yes, I thought you wouldn't mind another half-breed to be friends with. And from the looks of what I saw before, with all your other friends, you could use half-breed as a friend, so you don't feel like the odd one of the bunch. After all, all your friends are full demons." He says and looking away. I can tell he feels the same way I do, left out because you're different. Because you aren't like the others. I mean...Oh, I'm too confused to understand anything now!

Just then, my sister pops out of the tree she was hiding in. Hanging upside down from the lower branches, she said, "Melkoshi, Father told me to find you...Who is this?" She asks looking from me to him.

"He's my new friend, His name is Inuyasha."

*Two and a half years later.*

"Melkoshi! Come on, we're going to miss it!" yelled Mioh snapping me out of my thoughts. I was remembering my childhood, or at least my younger childhood. The memories of my father meeting my mother were one of the few I always remember, like my father. I was also remembering the day I met Inuyasha, one of my best friends now, although after a year or so, he became very cold and hateful. Basically shutting the whole world out. I could never forget that day, not even if I tried.

"Hello! Windy! Hurry up! Do you want to miss the ceremony?!" Yelled Miin. We were climbing up a mountain to see a one time per year event, it was very special to all wind and thunder demons. This was the day where every winged creature in this part of the world would gather and to put it simply, purify the sky. I can't explain why they do that though, or why it's so special to only wind and thunder demons.

"I'm coming! Just wait up!" I yell as I catch up with the other two demons I was with. Only two of them came with me, we did this every year since we met, or was like, I can't explain it, it's like how out friendship began I guess.

"We can't wait up! I mean were going to miss it! And we don't want that now do we?" asked Miin. I nodded and then grabbed the flute my Father gave me. It had been passed down in his family for years. He said that if I play it right I could control all winged creatures. Still, I just really use it as a way to call my pet crow demon Urasouno. She was also a gift given to me by my father. He said as long as I never betray my past, I will always be able to use my flute. However, I don't understand what he meant by 'betray my past'.

I started to play my flute, and running faster, I played the last note. A big shadow appeared over me, it was Urasouno. You see, she was a lot more powerful than just the small crow demons you see most of these days. I think the reason is because of her being passed down my family line, she has been growing stronger with every new owner. I smiled as she started to fly right along side to me. Jumping on her back and riding her up the mountain, I looked back at Mioh and Miin, who were a bit surprised.

"So it's going to be like that then?" Mioh says as he and Miin ran at full speed. They caught up with Urasouno and me and we reached the top in less then a minute. I jumped off Urasouno, petted her, and let her join in on the ceremony with all the other beasts and creatures.

"You know you shouldn't use your Flute for short runs like that you know." nagged Miin. He doesn't really like it when I use it for little things, but in my opinion, what's the point of owning it if you don't use it?

"Well, you yourself said we were going to miss it! So I used my head and found the best way for me to get up here faster!" I said as I lightly hit Miin over the head with my hand, laughing. We are basically the same kind of wind demons, both kind of annoying and odd. Then again, I think that might have been what helped us become great friends so quickly. I smiled, thinking about it.

"Hey look! Isn't that your family over there?" Mioh points to the other side of the mountain top, across the valley where the beast gathered. I looked across and saw them. I nodded and smiled, knowing that I would see them at home afterwards. My whole family always comes up here every year from before I could remember. I started coming with my friends however, after awhile. Man, I can't believe how much has changed in not so many years.

I look up into the sky to see not many creatures flying. It's about to start, it always starts after every winged beast in this part of the land has gathered in this valley. They then began to shoot fire, thunder water, ice, and everything they had up into the sky, which makes it rain and thunder. Then after one big lighting bolt, the rain stops and the dragons send out their calls up into the sky. The other creatures do the same, with their calls and it then snows and then a blast of fire is sent down from the snow cloud. After the fire, it just stops and the creatures all go back to their lives. It takes a lot longer than it sounds and it's a lot more beautiful too. My favorite part is to see all the creatures in the same place, inspiring me to start painting. I even painted one picture of this time too. It turned out to be a beautiful piece of art.

After watching the wonderful site, I turn to Mioh and ask "It seems to get more amazing every year doesn't it?"

"Yes it does, although that's cause it's mostly all new creatures, and not the same ones all over again." He says. His eyes met mine, and our eyes locked together for a moment or two, until we both looked away.

"I guess we should head back home, since it's over and everything." I say, grabbing my flute, playing it once more. Shortly afterwards, Urasouno appeared and I climbed up onto her back.

"You two want a ride down? Urasouno won't mind and it'll save time." I said, looking at both of them. They both nod and climbed on. We arrived back at the village in a matter of minutes, compared to almost an hour of walking we had to do to get up there in the first place.

I stop Urasouno in front of Mioh's home, we all get off her, letting Urasouno fly off.

"Would you like to come in and stay for a little while? I know Miako's been dying to show you something." Miin says. I nod and walk inside only to hear the voice of the world's most annoying kid.

"Melkoshi!" Miya says, running up to me. Miya is the youngest of Mioh's family, and it's a big family. What's odd is that they're all basically the same age, except Miako is one year younger then all her brothers other then Miya of course, who's 7.

"It's nice to see you too Miya." I say smiling. I would have been completely sincere except I somewhat lied-this kid annoys me to the point where I want to send Urasouno after him! I almost laugh at that, but don't.

"Melkoshi! It's been too long! How have you been?" Miako asks, smiling.

I laugh and replied, "Miako it's only been a week or so!" I say, laughing more. She walks up to me and extends her hand. Grabbing her arm with my hand, she does the same and we then pull each other into a tackle like hug and then use our free hands to do a weird chant we made up. We both laugh as we let go.

"Are you two ever going to get tired of that stupid secret hand shake?" Mire asks. he has been growing cold over the years like Inuyasha. But I know he's an okay person down inside, except I don't think anyone would ever bring that side of him out without them being killed on the way.

"No we aren't. We just might add on to it!" Miako snaps at Mire. She does that a lot to her brothers, well mainly just Mire actually!

Miako then looks back and me and smiles saying. "Come on, I have something I've been wanting to show you!" She grabbed my arm again and pulled me towards her room.

When we reached her room, she searched in a box and pulled out what looks like part of an outfit.

"I was trying to surprise you for your birthday, but I didn't finish it until a few days ago. I still need to make the others parts of it." She says handing me the piece of clothing. I look at it and smile.

"It's great, but I can't take it Miako. Well, not until the rest is made, that is!" I say laughing at the end. She laughs a little bit as well. I give the piece of clothing back and watch as she stores it away once more.

We both leave Miako's room and go back to the main part of the house where all the others are. I don't realize how much time had passed by as I keep on talking with my friends, although I'm having fun, picking on Miin and Mioh! I do that too much. I then look out the window to see the sun almost down behind the mountains.

"Oh! I didn't know it grew so late! I have to go, sorry guys." I say as I leave their home, waving back to my friends before calling Urasouno again. However, this time she doesn't come.

"...?! How come she's not here?!" I look around hoping that she's on her way. Just then, Mioh walks out of the house.

"You over 'used' her today, do you remember what Miin said before?" he says. I nod and he just sighs, "I guess I'll have to walk you home. I know your Mother would kill you for staying out past dark alone." He says. I just nod again.

As he walks me home, I avoid eye contact him. It just seems that we always keep on getting lost in each other's eyes so much. I guess that's just what happens when you like someone who also happens to be your best friend.

We arrived at my home in about 10 minutes, it's already dark, and my family is going to dig my grave tonight, I can just see it! I sigh and Mioh asks "Is something the matter?" looking at me for the first time since we started walking.

"Yeah, I'm going to be so much trouble cause of staying out late, no matter WHO I'm with. Still, thanks again for walking me home so I don't get my head bitten off again like last time. I'll see you tomorrow Mioh." I say, waving goodbye to him before entering my home.

As I'm about to walk to my room, my mother stops me. "Hold it right there Melkoshi Kazea". She says angrily. I am so dead, she NEVER says my full name...

"How come you were out so late? Hmmm?" She asked, folding her arms. "You know you're not suppose to be out after sunset!"

"I know, it's just that I lost track of time." I say. My sister gave me a weird look.

"You were at Mioh's again weren't you?" My mother asked. You see, she dislikes ALL Demon slayers, and well, Mioh's WHOLE family is a Demon slayer tribe.

"Yes I was, mother! He's my best friend! How would it look if I DIDN'T go over there once and awhile?!" yelling at her. I hate it when she's like this!

"Melkoshi! Don't take that tone with your mother! You know better than that! I know we have raised you better then that!" My father says. Oh boy, I'm in DEEP trouble now; he's NEVER like this-he's always the NICE one!

"I'm sorry, it's just that, you seem to HATE all my friends! I can't stand it when you make such a big case about me staying over at Mioh too late." I say, looking back over at my Sister who is about to say something insulting. I just sigh.

"That reminds me, how come you and Mioh are ALWAYS staring at each other like you do? Hmm...?" My sister asks. Oh, why does she HAVE to have the mind reading ability in the family and yet NOT use it!?

I blushed, thinking about it. Dang it, I'm backed into a corner here. I quickly try to think of something, but I have no luck.

My father looks at me again, and then smiles. "It seems our first born has a crush on the boy next door! So is that why you stay so late over there?" He says, Oh jeez I KNOW what he's hinting at... My own father is a pervert...but then again so am I.

"Or are you and Mioh just secretly in love and not telling us?" My mother chimes in, looking at me again. Then she laughs when she sees the face I'm making for being so embarrassed.

"Okay, Melkoshi, your free to go to your room, just as long as Mioh's not back there waiting for you!" My father says, nagging at me, laughing; God my family is a bunch of perverted joke makers!

*two weeks later.*

It has been long two weeks; I sigh, thinking about it, sipping my tea. I am in my room, relaxing. I always do this every time I feel stressed, and it all started with that argument two weeks ago. It has been like that every night, my mother questioning me about where I been all day, and I always say the same thing. I was at Mioh's! You would think she would get the hint that is all I do anymore, though I think I may be giving me the wrong Idea...

I suddenly feel like I'm being watched. Listening closely, I hear a few quiet foot steps and I sniff the air. It's Inuyasha all right, I can always tell by his scent.

"You might as well come on in Inuyasha, I know you're there." I say, sipping my tea again.

"We need to stop meeting like this, you know," I say, as he walks in front of me. There is an odd expression on his face, one I that I have never seen on his face before.

I look at him with worry, and ask, "Inuyasha, is something wrong?" As I pour him a cup of tea. He takes it and looks at it before looking back at me. Yet he still doesn't say anything and he's really starting to scare me now.

"Inuyasha..?" I say looking at him again with worry in my eyes. He looks back down at the cup of tea.

"Melkoshi... How do you know if you like someone...?" he asks. I'm a bit surprised by his question, I mean this is Inuyasha I'm talking with here. In addition, he just asked me something I never thought I would ever hear from him. Though I can see why he would ask me, from what he told me, most people in his young childhood teased him and made fun of him for being a half-breed. Moreover, after his mother died, he was alone almost the rest of his life, well until he met me. He says I'm basically the only friend he has, because most people nowadays just plain fear him, cause of all the bad things he has done to the villages and such. I don't care about that; he's been my friend for a few years now, through good and bad.

".. Inuyasha, I'm not sure what to tell you... After a long time of thinking about it, sometimes you just know..." I say answering his question. I'm not quite sure on even HOW to put it really, and I'm the one that should be asking that question. I'm still unsure about my feelings for Mioh. So I don't know how much help I could be for him now.

He looks up from his cup of tea and looks at me with confusion AND anger in his eyes. "Is that all the help you can give me now?! I mean I ask you a question and you give me a 'You just know'?! You could be a little more helpful Melkoshi!" He snaps at me, almost throwing his cup of tea across the room. Now this is the Inuyasha I know as a friend. Oddly enough, this is the side of Inuyasha I'm comfortable with.

"Hey now! I'm sorry, alright?! I just don't know what to tell you, Inuyasha! I'm still confused with my own feelings!" I yell at him in my defense, not realizing what I said until after I say it. I do that way too much nowadays. He looks at me confused for a moment then getting what I said.

"Your own feelings? For who, Melkoshi? In addition, why haven't you told me you had feelings for someone? That's one thing best friends do." He says, looking at me like I'm keeping gold, or food from him.

"I haven't told you cause it's kind of embarrassing, and I'm not sure if they're the real kind of feelings." I say, blushing a little. I just hope that he doesn't think he's the one I like.

"Oh, I see. Just cause it's embarrassing you can't tell me? Come on, please? I won't laugh, or insult you no matter WHO it is." He says, trying to get me to tell him. Jeez, why does he HAVE to do that every time I don't want to tell him something? I know he's lying about the not laughing thing. He always does, no matter what he says, but I need to get this out in the open, I can't stand it any longer.

"Alright, but you got to tell me who you like too, okay?" I say. He nods and I continue. "I think, no, I know I like my best friend, Mioh..." I say looking down, waiting to hear some sort of laughter or insult about how weird he is. However, none of that is heard. I look up and see Inuyasha not trying to hold in a laugh, or a 'You're joking, right?' face.

"Well, it's that obvious! I mean, whenever I see you with him, you're both always staring at each other! I was guessing that you two liked each other for a long time now, and now you finally gave me an answer to that stupid question." He says. I'm just glad that he hasn't made an insult yet!

"Well, don't forget you still got to tell me who you like." I say, reminding him. He nods and replies, "Promise not to laugh or anything?" He asks. I nod and he finishes. "I think I may like, Kikyou, you know, the priestess." He says looking down. I almost can't believe what I heard, though it makes a lot of sense kind of, I guess.

He continues, not looking up. "I'm not sure why I like her though. I was really just planning on stealing the Shikon jewel, but after a few days of watching the shrine to see when she's there and stuff, it just hits me all at once that she's beautiful." He says, I know how that feels, it happened to me, one day I just felt like I liked Mioh as more then just a friend. However, it took me forever for me to understand my feelings and everything.

"I understand Inuyasha. More then you think." I say, he looks at me, then looks away.

"Can we change the subject for now? I'm starting to feel a little bit uncomfortable." He says, sipping his tea. I nods and suddenly remember that I was suppose to meet Blazzea and Amara, they left to go on vacation a few months ago and today is the day they're coming home.

"I just remembered, I'm suppose to go meet some friends today, Inuyasha. I guess we'll have to continue our chat some other time." I say putting down my cup of tea. I know he does not wish to continue our chat any longer anyway. He puts down his cup of tea and stands up.

"I guess I'll have to see you later then Melkoshi." He says, looking back at me before exiting my room.

I just sat there in my room for a few moments, to rethink of what just happened. Alright, I told Inuyasha I like Mioh, and he told me he likes Kikyou. Oh WHY did I tell the HIM that?!? I so know he's going to just tell Mioh that! He ALWAYS does stuff like that! When he gets tired of seeing people all lost in each other's eyes and stuff like that. I sigh, remembering that my two other friends are coming back today. I grab my flute and head out of my room, to the cliff that looks over my whole village and the lake near by.

As I made it to the top of the cliff, I walked over to the edge of it. I would always come up here to watch the sunset, or sunrise. I would also sometimes jump off the cliff and dive through the air and hit the water below with great speed. It seemed that this one spot was perfect for everything.

Most of the time I come here though, this place always makes me think of this one song I never heard of before. And without even knowing it, I started to hum that same song, as if I was programmed to hum it whenever I come here. After the first line, I started to sing it softly. It's as if I can't help it.

".. To talk to me. Flowers sleep, a silent lullaby. I pray for reply. I'm ready." I sing. I can't help but continue the song, though I feel as if the song is controlling me.

"Quiet day calms me. Oh, serenity. Someone please tell me. Oh, what is it they say? Maybe I will know one day." I can't help but sing, humming a little bit in the middle. It's odd how I only know this song when I come here, it's like the wind is trying to tell me something.

I was about to continue the rest of the song, but I felt like I was being watched. I was just about to turn around to see who it was, but then, the person speaks.

"Please, don't stop. it's beautiful." The person says... I recognize that voice, It's Mioh... But why is he here? Did he follow me? And for the most part, DID Inuyasha tell him?!?

I turn around after a moment to think. I can see Mioh's holding something behind his back. I finally speak after I pull my head together.

"Mioh, what are you doing here? Did you follow me?" I ask. I'm quite confused by why he's here. I mean, I didn't expect to see anyone here, especially Mioh.

"Well, Your friend Inuyasha told me something, and I thought I would come here looking for you, to see if it was true..." He says, blushing a little, looking down. Oh, damn you Inuyasha! I am going to kill you when I get home! Then again, I most likely wouldn't have told Mioh myself anyway, cause I would be too embarrassed.

"...What DID Inuyasha tell you?.." I ask, cause Inuyasha might have just told him something else, and not that I like Mioh.

"...That you...Like me..." He says softly. I almost didn't hear him, but I did. I can tell from the blush on his face, the answer to the question I was going to ask. However, I want to hear him ask first.

".. And... Is it true?" He continues, looking at me. I nod, blushing deeply. I can tell from the shocked look on his face, that he was expecting Inuyasha to be lying. He walks up to me, showing the flower he was holding behind his back. It's a black rose, my favorite. He must have brought it, just in case Inuyasha wasn't lying. He finally says something after a moment.

"Melkoshi...I.. I like you too." He says blushing and smiling, putting the flower in my hair. I smile, looking him in the eyes before hugging him. I can't believe this really is happening, and all thanks to one white haired half-breed, named Inuyasha. I suddenly pick up his scent. I pull away from Mioh and look around.

I suddenly hear a loud thud, as if someone jumped down from somewhere, I turn and see Inuyasha standing near the few trees that are up here, with a satisfied grin on his face.

"Well, isn't this cute? It seemed my plan to get you two love birds together worked." He says, folding his arms. Then I suddenly hear clapping coming from my right. I turn around again and my sister is hanging upside down from a tree branch like she always does. (She's WAY too much like Edward from Cowboy Bebop at this age ;;)

"Just wait until everyone back at the village hears about this!" She yells, laughing at the end. Mioh and I both blush , but I get over mine first and shoot her a death glare.

"You won't dare tell anyone REL! I'll make sure that you regret it, if you..." I say, though she cuts me off before I can finish.

"If I what? Tell all your friends that you and Mioh are dating? Get over it! It's not like you can be dating, getting married, and have a family without anyone knowing! Please, come back from your fantasy already!" She says, jumping down from the branch, walking up to me, starting to wag her finger in front of my face.

"Oh no no no, that can't be done, now can it. Your whole life IS a fantasy! An illusion! Nothing more then the pathetic dreams of a young foolish girl, of being in love and maybe making a difference in this life time? Maybe.." I cut her off, as I slap her across the face. My face has turned completely red, from anger and embarrassment. She was really getting on my nerves.

After a moment, she gets up holding her face. I left a really bad mark, she has a shocked look on her face, like she wasn't expecting it.

"Oh, just wait till father hears about this! Your flute will be mine now, older sister. You never deserved it anyway." She says, as if not mad at me at all, just like she would be... acting... She's using this all to HER advantage! She's going to make sure she gets MY flute at all costs... I can't let that happen!

"Oh, if I don't deserve the flute then, why are you going to bring father into this, hmm? If you were a mature female, you would just take it, and never give it back." I snap at her. Oh boy, someone please step in before this turns into a war!

"How dare you call me immature! I'll make sure your flute is mine one day! Even if I have to kill you for it!" And with that, she stomped off back the same way she came. I blinked but then sighed. At least that was over.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I also told Amara and Blazea you were up here!" Inuyasha says, pointing down the path. I look and see two of my oldest friends walking up the path. I smile turning back to Mioh.

"I guess we'll have to continue this some other time, right, Mioh? Cause it seems the moment has died." I say looking at him, smiling.

"Dead and buried you mean." He says laughing a bit. I laugh a little as well. Before he turns and leaves, he gives me a slight kiss on the cheek.

"I'll see you around Melkoshi." He says winking at me before heading home. My face has turned a deep crimson red from the kiss. I can't believe he did that, and with the king of gossip standing right behind us a few feet away!

For a moment, I just stood there holding my cheek in disbelief. I mean, that was one thing I would have never thought that would happen NOW. I then remembered where I was. I turned around and seen Amara and Blazea.

"Yo! Melkoshi!" Blazea shouts waving at me. I wave back and smile. Maybe they won't notice what had happened. Oh whom AM I kidding?!? Inuyasha's going to tell them not matter what!...

"So did it work?" Amara asks Inuyasha as her and Blazea walk up to Inuyasha and I....Oh great they KNOW! Someone kill me now...

"Yep, and I have to thank you for that idea you gave me! Heck, if it wasn't for that, Melkoshi and Mioh might have never hooked up!" Inuyasha says, proudly. Wait, they HELPED Inuyasha with his plan!?! I can't believe this.

"Oh? So you and Mioh are an 'item' now, Melkoshi?" Blazea asks. Jeez, this is the one thing I dislike about them-they act just LIKE Inuyasha. I mean, they put on the clueless face when they want to know something! Ack, and they're just as annoying sometimes...

I don't reply, I just look down at the ground, though I'm sure they can tell the answer from the shade of red on my face. I dislike it when I can't shake it off in times like this. Blazea smirks, she's about to say something...

"I knew it! You two ARE an item now! So have you two done anything yet?? Come on now, tell me." Blazea shouts. I look at her confused for a moment until I get what she said. I then shoot her a disturbed look. I was about to reply to that, but Inuyasha does before I could.

"Blazea, you are weird. I mean, come on, they just hooked up . But if you're dying to know, all they did was kiss." Inuyasha says, nodding at the end. I blush more remembering that. Ack! I can't stop blushing today! Amara then looks at me, smirking.

"Well, then I guess it's official! Hopefully you two will be together forever! However, then again he might bug you to no end with all his 'weird-ness'. Then again, you might do the same." She says, knowing I'll yell at her for that. I just shoot her a death glare, and sigh. She is right though, I do annoy a lot of people with the weird way I talk and everything.

"Hopefully, we will be together forever..." I say turning around, looking at the view from the cliff. The setting sun is always so peaceful here... Oh no, It's ALREADY this late?!?!? I am in so much trouble! I grab my flute and play it, calling for Urasouno.

"I better be getting home, it's getting dark. I'll see you guys around." I say, as I see Urasouno flying towards me. I take in a deep breath, as I jump off the cliff, diving through the air, I land on Urasouno's back. I always do this, it scares my friends sometimes too.

"Melkoshi!?!" Amara and Blazea yell at the same time, looking over the edge. I look up and grin, before laughing.

"What? Did I forget something? Or did you two think I was jumping off to kill myself or something?" I reply laughing. I guess they forgot I do this a lot. I shake my head as Urasouno flies off towards my house. I just hope REL hasn't told our parents about Mioh and me. But then again, She is going to tell them something.

I got lost in thought, and before I knew it, I was home. I pet Urasouno, before she flies off. I walk into my home, seeing my whole family, from what it looks like waiting for me. I was about to ask why everyone was just sitting there, until my father speaks.

"Melkoshi, is it true about what your sister said? That you hit her?" Oh boy, he's bringing up the hard stuff first. I sigh and sit down, nodding my head.

"Yes, it is true, but it was the only thing I could think of that would have made her change her tone! I mean, she was insulting me, saying that my life is worthless and that I don't mean a thing to anyone!" I reply, looking at my father with a sad face. His face turns from one of no emotion to one of shock, then to one of anger before he looks at REL.

"REL Kazea, you knew your sister would hit you for saying all those things, so why did you say them!? Were you trying to get her flute by using one of the things I disapprove of? Relasouno, I'm ashamed of you! You provoked your sister, to the point she hit you, and you were planing to tell me and changing it so that it looks like Melkoshi doesn't deserve the flute, correct?" My father says, looking at REL. Did I ever mention that my father also has a faint psychic power too? He can sometimes pick up others thoughts, like just now. However, it doesn't happen much.

"Father I.." REL tries to put in a word but my father cuts her off.

"Relasouno, you are to stay in your room for the next two months! I hope that this'll show you how much I hate it when you play these 'tricks' on your sister. Now go!" My father says. My sister just stands up and walks to her room, but not before glaring at me before she exits the room. I sigh, at least I'm not in trouble now.

"Melkoshi, your sister also said something about you and Mioh." My mother says. Oh great, and I thought I was off the hook! I sigh again and reply, "What did she say?"

"That you and him are now in a relationship. Is it true as well? Or was she just lying more?" My mother asks, looking at me. I reply "It's true, we are..." I say nodding not looking at her.

"Melkoshi, I.." My mother says, but is cut off by my father before she could finish. I look up to see my father shaking his head. He then looks at me smiling.

"Melkoshi, we're happy for you. Mioh is a nice, sweet boy, and we know that. Even though your mother overlooks those facts just cause he's a demon slayer." He says, looking over at my mother for a moment before continuing. "We're glad you found someone who's nice and caring." He says smiling, I can't believe he approves of us. Though, it's quite understandable for him to approve. I look over at my mother, who seems a little bit confused, but then nods.

"Melkoshi, although it seems as though I dislike that boy, I really don't. It's just that I'm afraid that one day he'll betray you for his job." She says. Now I understand why she's always so angry whenever I say I've been with him all day! She's afraid that he might try to kill me and my whole family for his job, as a demon slayer.

"I understand." Is all I say before grabbing the flower that was in my hair, holding it tight in my hand. My parents look confused by this, but then they realize it's from Mioh. I stand up and walk towards my room, luckily managing to exit the room, and into the hallway. But the voice of my mother stops me.

"Rakonou, are you sure about this? I mean, that boy IS a demon slayer! What if he DOES try something like that?!" My mother says, trying not to shout, afraid I might hear. I turn around, and look into the room through the door. If they're going to talk about Mioh, I have to know what they say. My father smiles and grabs her hand before he replies.

"Jensumi, if that boy really does love our daughter, then I'm sure he wouldn't. You've seen the way he acts around her-he wouldn't dare try something like that, afraid of what it might do to his and her friendship. Now with them actually in a relationship, I'm sure he'll never try something like that." My father says, trying to calm my mother's worries about Mioh. But what does my father mean by 'love?', I don't understand my father sometimes, but he is usually right when it comes to matters like this.

"I guess your right Rakonou. But I've been thinking, if I could somehow turn you into a human like myself, our family would be safe from demon slayers, and other demons that want to kill you." My mother says looking worried. This is the first time I ever seen her look so worried, Does she really not know I'm standing right out side the door?

"Jensumi, you know I would always try my best to make sure our family stays safe, and try to make sure your happy. If you think that there is a way for me to be turned into a human, I'll try my best to see that it's done, no matter what it is." My father says grabbing both of my mother's hands and holding them in his.

"I have found a way to do that. Although it involves the Shikon Jewel and it might be too dangerous. I don't want you to risk your life over something as small as this!" My mother says, looking at my father with worry in her eyes. He just smiles though.

"Jensumi, I said I would always try my best to make sure that our family is kept safe, and if it involves the power of the Shikon Jewel, then I shall take the Shikon Jewel and bring it to you. That way, I can be turned into a human, just so you'll be happy." My father says, he gives my mother a slight kiss before standing up and walking over to the door.

"Jensumi, no matter what, always know this: I will always love you, and nothing will ever change that." My father says as he leaves our home. I just have to follow him! I have to see this! I walk around the back and follow him. I could tell I was being followed too, but it didn't matter to me, cause my curiosity got to me. I have to know what my father will do. After it seemed like forever, I had followed my father to the next village over, the place where the Shikon Jewel rested.

I ended up climbing up a tree, to see what's going to happen, but not be seen. I watched as my father sneaked inside and after a moment or two, came out holding the Shikon Jewel. He grinned and as he was about to run towards our village, an arrow came out of nowhere, hitting him in the right arm, causing him to drop the Jewel. I looked to where it seemed the arrow came from, and there she was. Kikyou herself was standing near the entrance of the shrine.

"I will not let any demon claim the Shikon Jewel! It shall never fall into the hands of evil, like you, Rakonou! I would have never thought that you would turn back to your wicked ways! To make sure that you don't try to claim the Shikon Jewel again, I shall destroy you." Kikyou shouted, as she aimed her arrow at my father. Before he could escape, she shot him. The arrow pierced right through his heart. My father's dead and lifeless body fell to the ground-never again to smile or joke around with my family and I. That arrow killed him! No, Kikyou killed...NO MURDERED him! She shot him before he could even explain why he was taking it! How could She of all people do that?!

I began to run although I didn't know where I was running. I didn't care, I needed to get away from there. Away from Kikyou, the Jewel, and most of all, my father. So I ran, I ran until my legs almost fell off. I fell to the ground exhausted. After a moment or two, I looked around, only to find myself deep within the forest. I didn't recognize this part at all. But I didn't care, I needed to be alone. I stayed in the same spot curled up into a ball, feeling my tears run down my cheeks as I just laid there. I fell asleep after quite awhile.

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FINALLY!!!! The first chapter is DONE!!!!!!!! ^__^ After like a month of re-writing the plot and everything, it's finally ready to be read! ^^ I hope all of you enjoyed this part! The next chapter is where everything will start happening really. Also, I'll most likely only put up one chapter a month if they're going to be as big as this one. Which they most likely are. *nods* Anyway, review, please? ;-;