So, how is everyone liking my plot so far? Pretty good huh? Well, it took me a while to get everything all put together, but now I have a story that hopefully everyone likes. So, enough of my talking about it. I am sure that you want to read it. I want to thank all of the people who have reviewed. Its made me smile when I thought no one likes me story.

Diclaimer: I do NOT OWN Inuyasha!

Hope Is Always There

A young demon boy walked through the marketplace. His patched black and while hair flowing behind him as he made his way past the crowded marketplace. His eyes were grey with a tint of gold. Quite beautiful some might say, but he could care less what others thought of him. His clothes were that of what to look to be a peasant. He had a brown shirt that was tattered in some places and his pants were white and fringed at the ends. The most odd thing about him was that he wore black gloves on each hand, with his fingers showing. No one knew why either. He wrinkled his nose as he saw a human walk by. The boy hated them being in his city. He thought that they were filthy and wanted nothing to do with them.

"Stupid things." he said, as he stopped by a cart to see many fruits. A smirk came to his face as he let his claws extend. His fingers poked at several of the pieces, poison now in them. 'I hope a human buys those.' he thought as he looked down the street to see a woman giving him a stern look. A sigh came from him as his claws retreated and he lowered his head. Slowly, he walked over to where she was and prepared to be scowled.

"Tama." the woman said with a hand on her hip. That stern look was still in her eyes.

Tama looked up and sighed. "Mom, I was just having some fun that's all." he said, trying to make up an excuse.

"Tama." she said, pointing to the fruit cart as a demon was eating one of the pieces that he had poisoned and was now choking. The demons and humans around the cart were now moving away and were whispering amongst themselves.

The young demon nodded and made his way back there. "Here." he said, handing the vender money and taking the ones that he had tainted with him. He then ate one to let the others who were watching with wide eyes that the fruit was ok. With that, he walked back to his mother and looked up to see a satisfied look on her face. She patted him on the head and motioned him to follow her.

"Sorry, Mom. I just don't like humans being close to us."

She nodded, understanding how he felt. Although, she didn't see a problem with them, the woman knew of someone that despised humans. A sad look came over her face as the walked through the market. Tama noticed that his mother had gotten that look again and just shook his head. To many times had he seen it and oh how he hated that he couldn't keep his mother happy. He wished that there was something that he could do to make her not so sad all the time. Soon, the young demon was in deep thought as he walked along. He went right past his mother, who had stopped to buy some bread and take it back home.

He scratched his head as he bumped into a couple of people. They would give him dirty looks, but they wouldn't stop to argue since he was a rather mischievous demon around these parts. As he continued on, he ran smack into someone. That someone so happened to be wearing red hakuma pants. This unsuspected meeting took Tama out of his thoughts. He looked up at the person with narrowed eyes. However, his scent took the young demon by surprise.

"Watch it!" the newcomer said in an agitated tone.

"Inuyasha, he wasn't looking where he was going. Be nice to him." the human girl behind him said.

"It's his fault for not paying attention, Kagome!" he said, glaring back at her.

"Since when did half-breeds get so obnoxious with there superiors?" Tama said, with a raised eyebrow. True, he looked to be a peasant, but he wasn't.

"What did you say, you little!" the half-breed known as Inuyasha said, clenching his fists. Kagome sighed as she knew she would have to stop this before it got to out of hand.

Meanwhile, a certain monk had found the woman that Tama was traveling with. A smile came to his face as he walked over and offered to help her carry her food. She shook her head and began to leave. However, he followed her a bit more and stopping in front of her. He looked at her with a kind face and spoke. "Will you do the honor of bearing my children?" Shock came over the woman as she stood there. She had already given herself to someone and would never think of being unfaithful. Horror filled her as she shook her head violently.

Not to far off was a certain dog demon with blue eyes. He had been sent by the Lord Of The West to spy here in the Eastern Lands. His keen hearing had overheard the discussion with the woman and the monk. A deep growl came from him as he began to make his way over to where this human monk stood. His dark aura starting to rise as he thought that death would be an appropriate way for him never to do that to his sister ever again.

As he was walked there, another human woman noted what was going on and quickly called the monk over. Without another word the monk quickly answered her call and not even a few seconds later was a slap heard, followed by an 'I guess I deserved that' remark.

Now the demoness had missed that, as she had heard her son's voice becoming hostile and she was now making her way over to see just what kind of trouble he was getting himself into this time. As she arrived, she saw Tama standing as tall as he could with his hands on his hips looking quite upset with the other being who was there. A small smile came from her as she noted the height difference between the two.

"Just shutup, you mutt! You have no right to talk about my mother that way!" he said, huffing some as he wanted so much to let his claws out and have at this half-breed.

"Would you mind NOT calling me that, runt!" Inuyasha seemed to shout as he stood over the boy. His scent then carried and the half-breed noticed that the young demon held a certain scent that he despised. "Eh, mind telling me why you smell like my brother, runt?" he asked, as he saw the same coldness coming from this young one as his older brother.

"Brother? I don't know what you are talking about, mutt boy." he said, still glaring.

It was then that the woman made herself known as she tapped Tama on the shoulder. That stern look on her face again. She looked up at Inuyasha and bowed her head some. Although, she masked her shock fairly well as she turned to usher her son that it was time to go. Indeed the half-demon smelled like Sesshoumaru, but her master had never said a thing about a brother before. She blinked a few times as she began to lead Tama away, for it was getting late and they needed to go home.

"Hey, you smell like my brother too, demoness." Inuyasha said, pointing at the woman. She stopped and nodded, but didn't look back at him as she would have shown him her own confusion and question to this situation.

"Inuyasha, stop trying to get into their business. This doesn't have anything to do with why were we are here. Come on, we can learn about your brother's affairs later." Kagome said, as she tried to usher him along.

"This doesn't sit right with me. I don't like it."

"Well, get used to it." A new voice said coming from the direction of where the woman was coming from. Even she stopped as she heard that voice. Her body turning as she saw someone who she hadn't seen in four years. Her grey eyes held hope and wonder as she couldn't believe what she was seeing. The demoness thought that she was dreaming. Tama noticed his mother's reaction and looked to who was now speaking. His eyes widened as he noticed that he looked like the demon that was in the pictures all over his room. The young demon's mind began to think about everything that he had been told over the course of his little life.

"The Lord Of The West has taken a mate and it seems that he has an heir now. So, deal with it, little mutt." he said, his blue eyes narrowed as he looked at the half-breed. After a few moments, he then nodded and turned away from the rather odd group of travelers. Kija caught up with the woman and Tama.

"Hey there, you look awfully familiar." Tama said, looking him up and down.

"Yeah? Well, I don't think we have ever met there kid."

"Heh, I have a name. It's Tama." he said, jabbing his thumb into his chest and standing proud.

"Tama." the woman looked down at her son with somewhat soft eyes.

"Well, Mom, this guy is kinda odd. Don't ya think?" he asked, looking up at her who was looking at Kija with those sad grey eyes once again.

"M-mr. Ki-kij-kija." she stuttered to say. It had been four years since she had spoken something other then her son's name. Tama was now looking up at her with utter shock. His eyes looked back at Kija with question and wonder.

"How did you do that!"

"Yes, Nara. Its me." he said, ignoring the little one by his feet. His eyes holding some happiness as he was reunited with his sister for the time being. In fact, he thought that he might want to get up the courage to take her back to the West. What she did next made up his mind for him.

Nara nodded and smile came to her face as she took a deep breath before moving to embrace him. "Save m-me." she managed to get out before tears gathered and spilled over onto his shirt. It had been so long since she had cried. The demoness hadn't even shed any tears when she had given birth to Tama. Nara had held in all of her pain and anguish. Now, it was all coming out as she cried on Kija's shoulder.

Tama looked at them with question and then after a while cleared his throat. Kija looked at him and smiled some. "I won't harm your mother. In fact, I want to take her away from here." he said, softly as he patted Nara's back. Tama raised an eyebrow as he wasn't to trusting of people.

"You won't take her back to my 'father' will you?" he asked, rolling his eyes at the word, father. It was clear that he despised who he thought was his father.

"No, kid. I will be taking her far to the West."

"The West? Why so far away?"

"Because someone that she cares about lives there. Someone that I know will want to know of you."

Nara jerked her head up and shook it violently.

"Oh, Mom doesn't speak much. But I don't think she wants to go back."

"Its alright, Nara. He won't be angry. He can't harm you. You know that."

She nodded but looked at Tama. "But, Tama..."

"No, he won't harm Tama here either. I swear and when I have ever led you someplace that got you hurt huh?" he asked, that smile coming back to his face as he saw that her eyes were starting to shine.

"So, are we going back home?" Tama asked, looking confused.

Nara nodded.

"Yeah, to your rightful home, kid."

"It's Tama."

"Yeah, yeah." Kija said, messing with Tama's hair.

And so, the small group left. Even though, Nara was frightened that someone would come after them, she still left. The feeling of not being with her mate was becoming unbearable. She had to go. Truth be told, someone would be sent out to get her, but it wouldn't be for a while. Genroku had gone off for a couple of weeks, leaving Tama in charge under the guidance of Nara. Well, since Tama was going with his mother, Genroku would be told, just not at the moment. See, none of the servants cared much for him and would rather have Nara rule, but she was exiled and her brother was no where to be found. They would have to find some other way of finding a ruler. That or live under the harsh rule of Genroku.

"So, Tama, why wear the gloves?"

"I have to. 'Father' says that I have to."

"Ok, why?"

"Because I have to keep everyone from knowing something."

"Oh yeah? What?"

"This." he said, taking off his gloves and showing his left hand had a crescent moon, while his right hand had a star just like Nara's. "I am not supposed to let people know that he isn't my dad. This sign says that someone else is my father." he said, putting back on the gloves.

"You shouldn't be upset about that. Your father is a well known demon. He is the best of his kind. All who know his name tremble and fear..." He went on and on, but was stopped by Nara who said his name, leaving Tama shocked once again.

"How do you keep doing that?" he asked, Kija who just shrugged.

"Well, anyways, your father is someone who you should be proud to be part of his clan."

Nara nodded as she smiled warmly. It was then that Tama understood why she was sad all the time. She wanted to be back with his father. He walked up and held her hand. His grey eyes shining with a bit of gold in them. A smile on his face as well. He finally knew what would make her happy. To be home with his father, that's all that she wanted. He walked along the path, leading her as they both followed Kija back to the West.

"Don't worry, Mom. Hope is always there." he said, as he squeezed her hand.

End chapter..

Ha! Sooo, what do you think? smiles I hope you like it, cuz I am just getting warmed up with all of this story. There is still a lot more to go. Well, review if ya like. See ya soon!