Darkness... Nothing but the darkness. Blood... The scent of blood filled his senses. He could smell it. Could feel it. And, he could almost taste it. It surrounded him. Make him want to run and hide. He couldn't take it... The darkness. The blood. None of it. He just wanted to wake up. Just to wake up and see sun shine through his window. It was just too much for him to bare. It taunted him. Haunted him. Just like that night... The night where he was protecting that girl from muggers. He couldn't remember it... But the scent of blood was still in his mind. And that was something that he would never forget... Not ever.

Inu slowly opened his eyes. The sound of purring had woken him from his dream. Or, he should say nightmare. Not that he was complaining, he was glad to be awake from that nightmare. It was something that he couldn't stand. The blood... The darkness... None of it. But what he couldn't get... Was why did he always see someone that looked like him, but with different coloring? Shaking his head, he sat up. But, only to see a strange cat lying next to him.

It was a pale blond color. It's ears were tipped in black. It's tail, or he should say. Tails, had a black stripe that swirled around the tips. The cats paws were black. Inu just stared at it, wondering where the little kitten had come from. Shrugging, he gently started to rub the cat's ears. Only to hear that the kitten's purring had increased in volume. He couldn't help but smile.

"Looks like Kirara has a new friend." Said Shippou as he walked in.

Looking up, Inu shrugged as he said "can't help it. Animals understand me better, and I understand them better then people." He was saying it like it was an every day thing. Which, it kinda was. People had always wondered why he was always with the animals. And, that was his answer all the time. It never changed. The only person that truly got what he meant was his friend Takai. But, that was only because Takai knew that he wasn't human. Even his family didn't know but maybe... It was because he didn't WANT them to know.

Sighing, he asked "so, how'd I get here?"

"Kirara carried you here. She found you." Shippou replied with a shrug.

Inu blinked in confusion. His ears twitching slightly as he stared at the small creature. How the hell could this cat, carry him all the way from the tree in the forest to here? That made no sense... Then, he heard Shippou saying "don't worry, Kirara is a lot stronger then you think. She just hasn't transformed in front of you."

Thinking of that, it made him think of this anime he watched. 'Bleach', he hoped that by 'transforming' that Shippou doesn't mean like that cat that changed into a naked woman in front of Ichigo. (I laughed when that happened, Ichigo was totaly red!) Shaking his head, Inu calmly said "well, I'm alright now." Looking at the small cat, he said "and thank you Kirara." Scratching her ears once more, Inu stood up and walked out of the hut. He felt a lot better. Way more. Hell, he felt like he had enough strength to move a fifty foot tall building with one hand.

But then, he felt something on his shoulder. Looking over, to see Shippou only to see him holding red cloth in his hand. Blinking a few times, Inu turned around to face the fox demon. Calmly asking "what's that?"

"This is something your father wanted to give you. Made of the same material as his own kimono, which is like armor." Shippou calmly said, handing Inu the kimono only to leave right afterward. Shrugging, Inu went back to the room to change.

Inu walked out of the hut. And, he couldn't help but notice that everyone was staring at him. Blinking a few times, he stood there. Almost looking like an idiot. "Um... Hi?" Inu said in an almost akward way. Only then, for everyone started to go back to what they were doing. Letting out a deep breath he hadn't known he was holding.

He held his sword in his hand. Staring at it with confusion on his face. Thinking on why the sword reached out to him. Was it because he was a half demon with the blood of a miko? Could that be it? The merged blood... Darkness, and light. Yin, and Yang. Shaking his head, Inu calmly said "I'm going for a walk. I'll be back in a few hours at least." With that, he was gone.

Sango smiled saying "it's like he never left huh."

A man stood beside Sango, his black hair pulled into a small ponytail. His arm, drapped around her waist. His blue eyes shining as he said "yeah, he looks so much like Inuyasha that it's almost scary. If it wasn't for the streeks of black in his hair... He could've been Inuyasha."

"I know Miroku... I know..."

Inu was fixing his sword. Or, trying to find a place to put it. He had always wondered how it would feel to have his sword strapped to his back. But, that didn't work very well. It felt like he had some strange stick to his back. Pulling that off, he placed it through the belt of his hakamas. Smiling as that felt a lot better, Inu gazed at the sky. There were so many things he had to figure out.

So many things that he had to do here. Find his father. Find the Shikon Jewel... And, to find a way to find that kind hearted demon that has the jewel. And most of all... 'To get home...' Inu winced, he knew that he was all his mother had left. Not including her brother and mother. But, he couldn't blame her. He was her little boy... And, was all she had left to remember Inuyasha. His father...

He had to get home. But, he wouldn't, not until he finds his father... It was the only way. The only thing he could do. The one, and last thing... That he would do for his mother... Once he did that, he didn't have to worry about her sad eyes. The fake smiles. She would smile... A real bright genuine smile.

A small smile appeared on his face. When he sees his mother smile... a true smile for teh first time then he could be happy. Sighing, he kept walking. There was so much for him to do. First, he needed someone to come with him, since he doesn't know his way around this place. Sure, the well is where the shrine will be when it's built... In who knows how long. Shrugging, Inu kept walking. But, he froze. A strange scent came to him. A scent... of fear? And... "Oh god! That stinks! What the hell is that horrible scent!?"

Covering his nose with the wide sleeve of his kimono, Inu looked around his surroundings. Wondering what could be the source of the smell. Narrowing his eyes, he then only saw a man. Dressed in fur clothing, long brown hair. At least, he thinks it's brown from the distence. Narrowing his eyes more, he couldn't help but notice what he was chasing. Or, he should say, who he was chasing. A girl... Not thinking twice, Inu charged. His arms drapped in the breeze. Only to increase his speed.

The girl had fallen. And let out a high pitched scream. His ears flattened at the sound, but just when the wolf demon raised his clawed hand to strike. Inu had caught his wrist. The wolf glared at Inu with his sky blue eyes. Only for his eyes to widen in shock. "So, the mutt returns huh. Why come back now Inuyasha?"

Inu glared. How did this gy know him? 'He must mean my father... Hm... Heheheheheh, let's play with the wolf's head hm...'

Smirking, he said "what's the matter wolf? Thought I'd just stay gone? Ha, that's a laugh. Now, why don't you tell me why you're bugging human hm?" Inu had to admit, he kinda sound likeh is father. At least, from what he's heard of him. It was strange that way. But hey, it worked after all. Still having the cocky grin platered on his face, he said "you gonna answer me wolf? What's a matter, cat got your tounge?"

"That girl is a danger to my tribe! She just killed two of my brothers!" The man yelled.

"Oh really, and did she have a reason for killing your 'brothers' at all?"

"No she didn't!"

"I did! They were attacking me for no reason!" Screamed the girl behind Inu.

Inu looked at her from the corner of his eye. She was wearing a white and blue kimono. He's seen something like that before. But where that was, he couldn't remember. Turning his gaze back on the wolf, he said "she tells no lies wolf. If your 'brothers' attacked her, then she had every right to defend herself. Now, why don't you be a good wolf cub and leave hm? Wouldn't that be nice? Going back to your stupid wolf den to be with your stupid wolf brothers and what not?"

The man growled deadly at Inu. Only to smirk. And that smirk, told Inu that this was something he wasn't going to like at all. "Are you willing to forget Kagome Inuyasha? If you are, then I'll gladly forget about this girl."

"Kagome?"

"Don't act like you don't remember mutt! Kagome! My woman! You know, long black hair and brown eyes. Wore those weird clothes." The man said with a strange happy smile.

Inu just blinked. Was this guy talking about his mother?! Oh, this guy was fucked in the head. That's what Inu thought. Narrowing his eyes in a cold glare, he said "Kagome already has a man. And, your too stupid to notice that. She never was, and never will be your woman."

"Oh, and why's that? Have you finally taken her as your own? If you did, I'll kill you!" Screamed the man.

Inu just laughed. He could've fallen over and rolled on his back. But, he didn't. Grinning like a little kid, he said "like I said, your too stupid. And no, I didn't take her. My father did." Inu could see the confused look on the wolf's face. He couldn't blame him either. After all, he thought that Inu, was his father. Heh, Inu laughed in his head. Thinking that the wolf really was as stupid as he looked.

"What are you talking about Inuyasha?" Asked the wolf.

"Simple, here you are, thinking that I'm my father. News for you wolf. I aint. And as for Kagome, well heh. More news for you, she's my mother. Inuyasha, is my father. Though, the only thing you did get right, was my name. But, thats cause I was named after my father. Now, I must ask, who the fuck are you?"

Growling darkly, the man said "I'm Kouga, leader of the wolf tribe. And you, shall bring me to Kagome. I'll take her away from the pain that the mutt had caused her from disappearing. If you are his son, then that means that Inuyasha is still missing." Inu smirked, letting go of Kouga's wrist. And slowly started to turn around. Only to whip out his fist and punched Kouga in the jaw.

Kouga fell to the ground. Rolling a bit. Looking up at Inu, he growled out "should've known you'd be like your father."

"Ha! That's nothing wolf. I coulda punched you harder but I'd rather not use my strength on the likes of you. Get lost or you really piss me off." Inu said with a narrowed gaze. His voice almost dripped with venom. He was pissed. Sure, but this level was low for Inu. If he really lost control over his temper he would go into a blind rage. One that was almost impossible for him to break. Turning back to the girl, he held his hand out to help her up. A soft smile on his face as he said "it's okay. You're safe..."

Suddenly, Inu heard it. The strange voice. 'LOOK OUT!' It screamed. Just as Inu turned around, he was punched in the face. Flying back. He slammed into a tree. The wolf was fast, he knew that now. The pain he felt in his left cheek hurt. But the pain started to fade. This pain was a lot worse then what he normally got from the times he rescued his best friend. Damn damsile in distress. Would work better if Takai was well... a girl.