InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Step Brother Dear ❯ A Glimpse of the Past and a Peek at the Present ( Prologue )

Step Brother Dear

Summary::: Ever wondered if Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had any other siblings? How about an arrogant wolf seeking a taste of our favorite miko? (btw he's not Kouga if that's what you're thinking.)

Rated::: R

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Prologue: A glimpse into the past and a peek at the present

He had to hurry. He didn't have much time. He was being following; chased; always stalked. The other wanted her but he wouldn't let him have her. No, he couldn't have the mother but he would at least have the daughter; the sweet little creature in his arms at the very moment. Barely a day old and she already had her mother's black hair and bright blue eyes. A rare occurrence in the Asian population but equally exquisite.

His sweet Mika had promised him her daughter to take care of and raise away from the malicious intents of humans and other demons that looked down upon hanyous. One of the fraternal twins that hailed from the dog demon tribe of the west and the human princess of Japan.

"Ryuuketsu!" Bright green eyes narrowed and his nostrils flared taking in the familiar scent of Inutaisho and the sound of his angered voice.

<i>Just a little further. The well was close. Just another few miles and I'll be able to pass through the barrier with help of the jewel.</i>

"Pup! You will be taught a lesson!" His step father, the man who had stolen his future mate raced after him on his own cloud spurred by his furious disposition.

The raven haired demon growled and sent off more youki sending him forward much faster and with his long fluffy tail he shielded the precious bundle in his arms from the harsh winds. Had he not had his little Kagome he would have stayed and fought but in this case doing so would put her directly in danger.

The Prince of the Northern Lands had openly defied his step father and stolen his step sister from the man who killed his father for his mother's company in his bed and sired a pup of his own from her. In the end he killed her too for the human woman Ryuuketsu would have taken as a mate.

Flying faster than the human eye could distinguish Ryuuketsu made a ninety degree drop when he reached his destination barreling into the clearing between the small forest's trees. The child in his arms remained silent throughout the whole journey and he was grateful for that matter.

The wolf prince landed crouching without sound in the clearing. The muscles in his legs bunched and with little effort he made one final bound into a small well only yards away. The breeze blew against his skin softly and ruffled his black kimono. His long wavy black hair was blown up on his way down and he could already see the purple glow that signified the change in eras.

For a moment Ryuuketsu felt free. He could feel all his burdens melting away, all his past grievances seemed so small compared to the bright future he would have from that moment on. All he needed was two more seconds and his feet would have touched down on futuristic earth.

Before those few seconds could pass there was a jerk on his collar and in a moment of surprise his arms flailed out trying to strike the offender only realizing a moment too late that he had let go of the child. He had let go of Kagome who within her carried the original Shikon no Tama which he had through great pains duplicated and placed the faulty copy back with the exterminator village in the north.

Without the Shikon no Tama he could not pass through time. If he could not pass through time he could not be with Kagome. And suddenly the great white dog had taken one more precious thing from the wolf prince.

A blind rage filled his mind and mid being jerked out of the well he used his youki to propel himself up as a cloud of green poisonous gas formed around him and his eyes bled a dangerous crimson.

"INUTAISHO!!" His once smooth as honey voice turned rough and furious. Pointy pearly fangs grew larger and black claws grew sharper than razors. Green acid dripped from the dark haired demon's claws and his beautiful face began to change with the rest of his body into his enormous wolf form. As a pup he was still small, as a demon he matched the great Inutaisho in size.

The demon that had taken everything from him. His father, his mother, his kingdom, his childhood, and his mate and then a second chance at life. If the overgrown dragon didn't finish the stubborn dog off then he would.

"Lord of the Western lands," He whispered dangerously just as the last of his transformation was being completed. "Meet your doom."

From then on ensued the battle that would leave the Hanyou Inuyasha fatherless and the raven haired prince the Lord of the Northern Lands.

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Years later…………..

Kagome wiped the perspiration off her brow and sighed in exhaustion under the noon sun. She had been peddling her bicycle for hours now, ever since they awoke at the coercing of Inuyasha and the morning birds' songs. Sometimes, Kagome thought, that the seemingly innocent little creatures had teamed up with the hanyou now leading the group through the empty country side.

Shippou's light snores lulled her into a light daze and her burning legs went on auto-pilot. The weather was simply preposterous for mid December. It had snowed a mere forty-eight hours ago and now it felt like mid June. In a moment of sheer desperation Kagome decided that Mother Nature had joined forces with Inuyasha and the chirping birdies that would most likely follow her into the afternoon.

"Inuyasha…" she called ahead waiting for the dog demon to acknowledge her. Apparently she wasn't using her `I sense a jewel shard' voice and he paid her no attention. "Inuyasha!" she said more adamantly.

"What wench!?" Annoyed golden eyes had turned her way and the younger girl huffed putting on extra speed and catching up to him in mere seconds.

"I'm tired Inuyasha. Can't we stop for a few minutes to get a breather?" She wheedled giving him her best puppy dog eyes and pouting. Out of the corner of her eyes she caught an exhausted Sango crossing her fingers in mock prayer and Miroku putting his weight on his staff and panting slightly. They had all taken to carrying their winter apparel and it became more of a burden that they had earlier thought.

"Feh. Weak humans! By this rate there won't be any jewel shards left. Naraku will have collected them and put together the Shikon while you all sit around on your lazy-" He never got the chance to continue when Kagome cut him off with a firm "Osuwari!"

"Bitch!" He went down hard pouring obscenities from his mouth.

"Look Mr. high and mighty! Just because you're demon and have the stamina that we unfortunate humans don't possess doesn't mean you can talk down on us! You're perfectly welcome to collect the shards on your own dog boy."

"Kagome! I'm hungry!" Shippou called still in her bicycle basket. And the insanity began.

The tired miko sighed and dropped down into a sitting position. An average day in Sengoku Jidai may beat the occasional calculus test but sometimes she wished she could be back in school where sufficient plumbing kept her nice and comfortable and her world provided the luxuries that she had become less accustomed and dependant on.

After two years one would have thought that Kagome Higurashi would learn to put petty conveniences behind her.

Meanwhile a pair of emerald green eyes watched the scene with amusement. Hidden away from the group stood the Demon lord of the Northern Lands a sad smile playing on his full pink lips and a small lock of raven black hair clutched in his hand.

So many years had gone by and he had finally returned to Japan to following rumor of Inuyasha's awakening and a strange miko's power. A miko named Kagome.

Had anyone played close enough attention they would have heard the wind whisper the name of a maiden carrying it from the lush green forests of Japan to its flourishing rice paddies.

<i>Kagome...</i>