By summer, Touga became the famous Inu no Taishō, defeating every demon keeping his lands in line and protected. Villagers loved him, apart from being one of the strongest yōkais that existed, he had something human to him, a heart. Girls fell in love with his grace and he treated them with kindness. Men seeked advices from him, he was an open person and modest, the palace his father lived was abandoned, his wish not being to rule from a throne, but from the head of the army. He was more than a ruler, he was a leader.

The Northen fox did not caused him any trouble but the battle they started did not found its ending and the new ruler of the West was not about to let that be like it.

InuTaishō waited for the perfect time, letting months and seasons to pass, his body becoming stronger. As fall came, his plan was made, he will fight against Akki no Yami as his father once did, in his true form. He sent a letter to the castle letting the one in charge know his intentions which the fox accepted right away. His daughter also grew up and because she had to be told the situation, the father called her in the throne room where they discussed.

His daughter, Kitsune no Yami, his only heir, was to become the one who gave life to InuTaishō's eldest son's lover, Shiloh. Kitsune no Yami was a formal name, only parents being allowed to use her real one, Hana. Later, as she became the mate of Isao, everyone refered to her as Kitsune no Kita. She was born from a half demon, her grandfather being the one who ruled Hell, her mother was too a fox dayōkai, from both inhareting beauty and power. With hair red as blood and eyes green as the emerald, she was a challenge for those who thought that can fight against her. With her powers she was capable of airbending, pyrokenesis, mind reading and also excelled in sharp senses. Unlike other demons who had pointy ears, hers were from a fox, as her origin. Her grandfather, Akuma, passed on his power of controlling the dead and also gave her the demon sword, Muramasa. The blade became an extension of the girl's body. She danced with the devils and burned everything where she stepped. She was Hell unleashed, a woman who's fire hurt those not worthy. In full form she would become a wrathfull red fox with nine tails made of fire, her paws dressed in flames.

Isao, Hana's future life partner was too a demon fox which later will become the true leader of the northern lands. A general that fought against his king's enemies and also other yōkai. He befriended InuTaishō after they joined forces in a battle. It is not common for two strong demons to become close companions, especially those from different breeds. Isao was raised as a samurai, later becoming the head of the army, he never knew his father and his mother died when he was still a child. Despite his background, he comes as a friendly presence, open, honest and loyal, devoted to his status. He was a calm man with beautiful golden eyes, tall as a tree and long hair as black as the night. His fair skin was masked with two red stripes on each cheek and his sharp features made every woman turn her head. Like his friend, he too was a heart breaker but with a warm heart, protecting those he need and loved who deserved. Apart from wielding the sword with grace, he was also capable of airbending, immune to poisons and spells, teleportation, creating fire and have the possibility to fly. In his free time he used to train with the dog demon at his Dojo, where no one could interrupt them. They made a promise to each other that they will never betray one another and if one of them will die before his time, the other will raise his children, which InuTaishō did in the end. His true self, like the fox demoness, would transform into a large black creature with two tails, a monster that breathes fire, capable of turning invisible in order to surprise his enemy.

Kitsune no Yami and Isao were, in fact,a perfect match. Both demons from the same kind, both warriors, both managing to control fire. She was his smaller delicate half but the one who cut deeper than his sword, and he was her better half. Unlike him, she had a darkness in her soul that kept taking control of her heart in battles and fights. As insane as she was, he loved her and waited as long as it was needed for her to let him near her. Hana was difficult from the very beginning and crossing her wrong would do nothing but to make her hold a grudge or even kill. Their daughter was to become the keeper of their blood mixed in a twisted way, inheriting their powers and features, she would become the most powerful demon there would exist, but Isao did not know his child would take her mother's heart too. His mate was not just evily mad but she was doomed also.

All of this was to come after the battle between Inu no Taishō and Akki no Yami who met at the end of fall, as they decided. It would've been mid day when their swords started clashing, echoes making the birds fly away. An open field where only the two of them were present. The cost? Touga would've got back the Western land that was taken by Akki and if the fox won, the territory would still be his, forever. But this was more of an ego fight, Touga's pride screaming to get out.

It did not take long until the first cuts appeard, soon their true selves showing to one another. Taishō's power was truly bigger than the last time they encountered each other and the ruler was impressed. After hours, none of them pulled away, just pushed more than before. Age was starting to show itself in the fox's moves which began to slow, his heart racing and breathing becoming harder. As they stopped for a moment to turn to their human forms, their blades once again danced.

-What is it, old man? Are you backing up so soon?

-Non sense, child. But my, I am surprised, you surpassed your father. Your fighting skills are nothing like I've seen before. The elder blocked one swing of the sword. You are worthy of these lands, lad, make him proud.

They continued fighting until the ruler was pushed back, sliding on the path. His weight was supported by the cutting weapon, pending. Blood runned down his skin and stained his clothes, dropps falling on the ground. He was indeed severly wounded. His chin was raised by the tip of InuTaishō's sword, he looked at the kneeling man and then lend a hand with which he pulled him back on his feet.

-Giving up, Akki no Yami? The young blood asked tapping the ruler's shoulder.

-Not now, Touga. But my congratulations to you. You fight like a true general but those lands are still mine. As the youngster looked confused at the man, Akki's sword made the one in Touga's hand fly, impaling itself in the soil. Always keep your guard up, never come too close to the enermy. Keep that in mind.

-Why you…damned fox demon!

-Ah-ah-ah, language. See you next time, boy, it was an honor fighting with you.

Before he left, with a simple move, he made InuTaishō fall on his back.

-You can come to my castle anytime for some tea, without the army and without the armour. Be safe.

The fox walked away leaving the young general with a lost look on his face, fading in the distance.

-You are telling me he died and my lands are still on his teritory? Touga raised an eyebrow.

-All you care abour are those damn lands. Death happens, you end up butt naked.

-No, this is called being robbed! The dog demon corrected the girl younger than him.

-Just shut up with your lands. If you want to fight with someone over them you should challange him, not me, since he is the Northern general. Her tone was bitter and the look she gave Isao felt like arrows shot in his direction. Although, the true ruler of the North is no other but I. Your king, Isao, is just a fool.

-How did you lose the throne? The fox general was curious, still standing tall.

-I never sat on it. Hana said sipping again from the cup. She felt exactly like the calm before the storm.

-You were the only heir your father had, why did you not took over the lands?

-Who the Hell do you think you are asking me such questions? She spitted venom.

-Children, children. InuTaishō moved his hands to calm the spirits. It's too early for the dog to listen to this tense conversation. Isao take your armour off, relax, drink some tea, the day is too beautiful to be consumed with shouting.

The black haired general took off his armour leaving it in a corner sitting next to his friend thanking for the cut he was handed.

-Forgive my rudeness, princess.

-Don't. The young woman did not liked to be called as such, afterall her father nor mother had royal blood. If you want your lands back, those that you so cry about, I challange you to a battle, only swords, no armour. If I fall, you take back what once was yours, if you fall, nothing changes.

-You are just like your father. I accept your challange, when and where?

-Now is not the right time. I do not want to interrup my day with a stupid fight. And you? What are you looking at?

-Nothing. Isao replied changing the direction he was facing.

Touga saw him,how he ate her with his eyes and gave his friend a smart look.

-I must say, Inu no Taishō, in your arms I slept very well the other night.

-Ah! Thank you for the nice words, I hope I did not made any sound. Having a female presence with me, more, beside me, one as beautiful as you, often makes me nervous.

The male fox looked confused at his friend then at the demoness but these two wanted to play a game.

-Oh please, general, I liked how you measured me from head to toe as I dressed your kimono and how your hand carresed my curves.

-A man would fall into a deadly sin touching such fine woman like you, and I'm willing to accept my fate.

Isao couldn't believe his ears, again he turned to the girl, suspicious this time and somewhat disgusted thinking she would ever sleep with his friend. Touga was indeed very handsome but seeing it happening was just something his mind couldn't think of.

-What is it, friend? You look disturbed.

-You dog, tell me you did not went all the way last night.

-Of course not you imbecile! InuTaishō bursted out laughing, amusing their female companion. She spent the night here with me, we slep together but not in that way. Isao, what kind of a person do you think I am? I respect women.

-Wait, do you really think of me as being an easy woman? Boy you sure lighted up the wrong fire. Her hand was raised above the fox general's head ready to slap him.

-No! Wait! It's a mistake! Kitsune no Yami, my apologies, it was just a simple thought, I tend to think out loud.

-Next time watch your tongue or I will cut it for you.

-Feisty woman. The white haired demon whispered.