Chapter 1

The year is 1767. 200 years have passed since we last met up with our clan. Inuyasha's children are teenagers now, although in human years their ages are 200 years old (the twins, born in 1567, daughter Tanaka and son, Taikan), Kazuo is 203, Jasmine is 207, Kohana is 208, Hiroshi is 210, Kaori is 213 and Yasha is 218. But, in demon ages, they are between 16 and 17 years old.

Japan is in turmoil. The country was reunited under Nobunaga, but now drought, famine and pestilence reign. Farmers are in an uproar and Daimyos power increases again. But, now, even samurai are becoming wealthy under the new system. Edo is now the capital, and Daimyos are forced to come to Edo every so often to pay respect to the shogunate.

The local daimyo has noticed that he has a demon in his midst. A half-demon, but still, the daimyo recognizes his power. The half-demon has fought to protect his land from bandits and samurai wishing to destroy him, but he has always succeeded. Yes, this half-demon would be worth making an ally out of.

The regional daimyo decided to pay a visit to the half-demon and offer him a deal. Upon introducing himself, he said,

"You are a powerful half-demon. I hear your name is Inuyasha. If you promise to serve me, I will make sure your land and your family is protected from all who might try to take it from you."

Inuyasha was not impressed, "I am nobody's vassal. I protect my land on my own."

The daimyo was angry, "I have offered you a great thing. You will be a powerful land owner."

"I don't need your offer."

"Then I banish you from this land. Instead of protecting you, I will fight you. Which will it be half-demon?"

"My name is Inuyasha not half-demon. And it seems you need me. But banish me if you wish. My family and I will leave. We built this land, we can build another. I have no ties to this area.", and with that, Inuyasha turned and walked into the house he shared with his mate of 219 years, the witch Kagome. Hugging her, he said,

"Call a family meeting. We have a problem."

Kagome gathered the children, including Shiori, Yasha's new bride. Married a mere 3 months, he had built her a small home for them to share before their wedding. Now they were typical newlyweds. Kagome smiled. She and Inuyasha still acted that way sometimes.

"Pups. The local daimyo has decided that if I won't serve him, we must leave. So, we will leave.", Inuyasha announced to the shocked group.

"But, where will we go Papa?" Jasmine asked.

"To the Western Lands. Sesshoumaru rules those lands now and there are barely any humans there. Besides, it's the lands my father ruled."

"Why master, I'm so glad to hear you are going to help your brother defend your father's lands. Just like it should be.", Myouga proudly said, from atop Inuyasha's head. This earned him a flattening SMACK!

"I have no intention of defending my old man's lands. It's just that their are too many people in this area for a demon to live quietly. I refuse to serve humans!"

"Except maybe for lunch, right papa?", cracked Yasha, as the others laughed.

The next day, Inuyasha and Kagome spoke with Miroku's family. Miroku had passed away in 1607 and Sango in 1608 but their descendants still lived in Inuyama and helped with the teahouse and inn. Fujita, Miroku's oldest great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandson wrote up a document that Inuyasha signed, giving the inn, teahouse and his land to Miroku's descendants. The family packed up in 3 wagons all their belongings and herded their animals into the Western Lands.

'Nobody rules me', Inuyasha thought, as they traveled.

Myouga searched for Sesshoumaru, to inform him of his master's arrival into the lands. Sesshoumaru, now married to Ai, and with one son, accepted his brother's arrival. Sesshoumaru understood now that humans would take over the lands soon enough and Kagome, being from the future, could help him stay powerful. Many demons had fled to the west, pushed out by humans. Inuyasha's move was just the latest in a mass exodus of demons.

Intending to stay on Kagome's good side, even though Inuyasha still got under his skin because of his impetuousness and recklessness, Sesshoumaru located a prime piece of land for Inuyasha to farm. When his brother finally arrived, Sesshoumaru led them to the land. Kagome bowed and thanked Sesshoumaru, but, Inuyasha, in his typical way, just huffed and waved his hand. It was his way of saying thanks.

Now, they were alone in the Western Lands, having to start over in a harsh world. At least they were together.