Anyway…This story is set in an alternate universe, in the times of kings, queens, courts, new discoveries, and explorations. It's about a girl, raised in the wild after disaster strikes a new settlement in the wilderness. She is raised by wolves and nature itself. Then one day, a young lord sets out to uncover what happened in the disappearance of the settlement and finds only a young girl. Hoping to gain favor with higher circles in court he attempts to bring back the female…..What will happen to them? What happened to the settlement? And who is the young woman?
(this idea is somewhat based on "Through Wolves Eyes" and the characters are mostly from Inuyasha. Keep in mind that there are no demons or mikos here.)
I do not own Inuyasha, it's the only time I am going to say it. Also I would like to state that some of the scenes may be influenced by "Through Wolf's Eyes" by Jane Lindskold. Also names of some of the wolves and the concept of the Ones is borrowed from her. That's my disclaimer.
Started on 06-14-05 Author : Moonstar861861
Chapter One
The smell of smoke was intense as was the burning of wood. Screams sounded through the small clearing. A child was clutched tightly as she was dragged from the wreckage that was once a experimental settlement. The woman clutching the child crawled away from the smoke with tears in her eyes. She had just seen her husband burned alive and she herself had sustained many injuries. She new she wouldn't survive the night and she had but one thought. She must get her daughter somewhere safe. She also knew where she was heading, to a small creek in the forest that surrounded the once strong settlement.
After what seemed like hours the woman halted, she was there. Out of the shadows of the moonless night came an impossibly large wolf. The woman breathlessly talked to the wolf, "Please, take her, raise her, protect." Inside her head she added :and someday return her to human kind, at least long enough for her to decide what life she wishes to lead. Please.: The wolf stretched out on its front paws, a bow and an acceptance. The woman smiled her thanks as she took her lasts breath.
The wind blew through the trees, bringing the smell of rain. A young girl sat up sniffing the air curiously. :There us something on the wind with the rain.: she stated, more to herself than to any being in particular yet she received a response.
:Yes and if it is what I think it is then you should go and see the Ones as soon as possible.: With that being said, a large wolf paced slowly out of a clump of trees.
She, of course, had known her brother was there and didn't even turn her head at his coming. :What makes you think this concerns me Blind Seer: She cocked her head a little to the side.
:Because my dear Firekeeper, relays have been sent out and you can here the calls of the moon. The other clans are moving and the royal beasts in general are keeping counsel.: The girl, Firekeeper, made to move in the direction of the den.
:You speak in riddles. I shall go and see the Ones though, you may be right.: And with that the young two legged wolf went off into the night.
"Whoa." called a man from atop his horse. He was leading a procession of about ten men. Every one halted and Earl Tashio turned, "we should camp here tonight, dusk is already upon us." He said as he was dismounting. He turned to start unsaddling the beast and then brush him down. His faithful servant, Valet, came up to him and stated that he would start the dinner, after which he left again. After the Earl finished with his horse he moved along to the makeshift picket lines being used and tied his horse. After that he looked over their temporary camp. He could see tents popping up, fires being lit, and men going to and from the small creek that they had stopped near. He could see that every man was busy and, looking over the encampment, he could see the eldest of his sons, Sesshomaru, straightening a pile of tack before reporting to his father.
"Father, everything seems to be in good order. Tomorrows departure should be quick." The white-haired youth stated. He turned his golden eyes to the man beside him.
"Good, good, I expect to reach the settlement tomorrow, afternoon I think. You know, we haven't had contact with the settlement in over eleven years, I am eager to see why. Even if the leader of the whole thing was the king's disinherited son Souta, I can't see that as a fit reason to ignore human kind out here in this wilderness. To think of the kind of skills he must have had to pull of sneaking away from his father, the king, and getting across the mountains and into these forest lands with a group of settlers. And against the king's wishes to boot. I can't wait to meet the man." Tashio had a note in his voice like that of a young boy a few days before his birthday.
"Yes father, I would like to meet him too, but are you sure that the king will show favor towards you attempting to bring back his long lost son?" Sesshomaru asked inquisitively.
"Oh yes, positive, the king is getting up there in years my boy, yes, he would be glad to have an heir returned to him so as to avoid the growing fuss between the Great Houses. You know there was already maneuvering when we left between them to try and get the king to name this daughter or that nephew heir to the crown of Hawk Haven. The Tashio Family would be in great light here for aiding his majesty, who knows what rewards await."
"Political dealing were always your area of expertise father, of course I can not speak against you." And that ended the conversation as the two men headed towards the fire and the food that awaited them there.
A bird lighted off a branch somewhere in the woods as Firekeeper loped to the den entrance. Sure enough, there was the One Male outside, seemingly waiting for her. :Ah Firekeeper, I wondered when you would arrive. I sent Blind Seer after you a while ago.: The furless wolf looked puzzled.
:Did you now? He did say so, though not in as many words. What was it you needed: While she asked she turned on her back, exposing her neck to the One Male showing his superiority over her.
:Blind Seer always was an odd one. Ever since it turned out he could see, even though he had the blue eyes that usually signal a pup is blind. Anyway, yes I did want to speak with you. The One Female would speak too though, she will be done feeding the pups soon.:
:Actually I am already here, now young Firekeeper, we do need to speak to you and it is of a matter of great importance.: Firekeeper righted herself on all fours and waited for her pack leaders to continue.
The One male determined is would be he who spoke nest. :Firekeeper, you know that you aren't like us. Now do not protest but listen. You are not like us, your aging process is slower than ours and you haven't fur over your body. Yet you are a wolf in mind and in soul. You will always be one of us Firekeeper but there was a promise our pack made to your mother long ago, that you should return to your kind, at least for a while. Now, more two legs are moving our way, we believe to the sight of the Great Burning. Two days from now, you shall leave to join your kind at the Burn.:
The One female took her turn, seeing the hurt look on Firekeeper's face. :Young one, we will always be your family, but you must live among those like you, at least for a while. You of course are always welcome to return. We even have something to ask of you. Our kind does not yet know of the full strength of humans. You could tell us just how many there are. And whose in charge there.:
Firekeeper was excited by this. That she could help her pack, and was a bit curious, as all wolf pups are, as to what these humans were really like. She was always below the pups her age when it came to such skills as hunting and running and such. She had to use her metal fang instead of her teeth to eat, and to show it's significance to her she wore it around her neck. Along with some rock and metal in a pouch that gave her the ability to cook her meat with fire. That was all she wore, except for a leather hide that protected hers while running though the forest or when playing with the other pups. :I do as you ask, though I am hesitant to leave, in two days time I will make my was to the Great Burn.:
AN-This was shorter than I intend to make the rest of my chapters though I promise it will be updated regularly and will be long. This was kind of like an introductory, wait till this Firekeeper meets the humans at the settlement site, let me tell you she is the last thing they expect. So stick around and please review, I'm going to work on another chapter right now. PLEASE REVIEW! Thank you.