Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Blue Black Fur ❯ Prologue ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho. But I do own Sasha and Raid.

This story is dedicated to Black Ruby Kitsune who was the one who requested it. I don't know if this is quite what you meant for the story. But I hope when you read you like it.

This is just a small prologue for this story. Unfortunately the rest of it probably won't be posted too fast. This fic is probably going to be my only epic story ever. It will span the several hundred years of Kagome's life. I've actually done some research into fox spirits of Japan. Things like usual powers, residence, and legends. The idea was to make the spirit fox information in the story accurate. Since the spirit fox of the show Yu Yu Hakusho was most likely based greatly on legends. But I mostly have things that are ideas by me or based on real foxes. So please read and give your comments and suggestions. It'd be greatly appreciated.

For those of you who haven't read my other story. <.> is Fox Speech. Which is the language that is exclusive to foxes in fox form.

Prologue

In a large, lush forest there grew a massive oak tree. It was very tall and wide. The roots of the tree were easily seen traveling from the tree base out through the surrounding forest. The roots also entangled around a large boulder. A hole, that couldn't be seen unless you knew where to look, lied between the roots and the boulder. Outside of the hole a large creature paced back and forth. Every so often he'd put his head in the hole before extracting it to continue pacing.

This creature was fox spirit. These were rare, powerful animals born from the elements. The element was almost always plant life. This fox was of that element. He was very big. The tips of his ears reached to about the upper abs of a full-grown man. His body was in the basic shape of a 'normal' fox. The difference was that he had more than one tail. The current number of tails he had was five. The coat that covered his body was made of silvery fur. His underbelly, neck ruff, bottom jaw, ear and tail tips were pure white in color. His eyes were a solid light red color. Dangerously close to being pink.

The hole he was pacing outside of was actually a den entrance. It belonged to him and his mate. The entrance gave way to a twisted maze of dirt tunnels. The tunnels were easily large enough to accommodate even the male's impressive size. If a creature actually found the den entrance it would die trying to find it's way out again. Inside the den was his mate. She was close to giving birth. That was the reason for his pacing and nervous checks. Though, when he stuck his head in he couldn't actually see his mate. The birthing chamber was farther back. He didn't dare be too close when his mate gave birth. She would be too high strung and aggressive.

His pacing stopped suddenly as his ears perked up. He listened intently for a minute. Then his tongue lolled out of his mouth. He jumped around barking with happiness. Quickly controlling himself the male darted inside the den and navigated his way to his mate. Luckily he and his mate knew every twist and turn inside the den. That was easily done since they had dug it themselves. He slowed down as he got close to the chamber containing the female fox. Moving slowly he turned his head to look inside.

Inside his mate lied on her side panting slightly. She was almost as large as her male counterpart. Her ear tips reached to about her mate's eyes. Her fur was completely white. Like new fallen snow. Her eyes were a darker red than the male. They had the color of fresh blood. She had four tails. All of them fanned over her outstretched hind legs to cover a small bundle of black fur. This was actually their newborn cub, which was currently suckling. The kit's body was smaller than her father's paw. It's down fur was the dark color of all newborns. The fur was wet, thin, and sparse looking. The cub's ears lied flat against its skull. The eyes were closed.

Moving closer the male kept his body slightly low and his movements were slow. The female lifted her head from between her paws. Her ears were perked forward. She snarled warningly while taking a quick sniff of the air. The scent was recognized as her mate and she relaxed. When he got closer she gently licked his muzzle. Her mate returned the affectionate act before taking a closer look at the kit. He nosed it gently taking in its look and scent.

<A vixen?> He was surprised since they were uncommon.

The female grunted. <Yes. It seems your nose works just fine.>

Snorting the male walked around his mate. He dropped down behind her and rested his head on her neck. <Be nice now Sasha.>

<I'm always nice.>

He snorted again. <Of course you are.> The male took a quick glance at the cub. <She's awfully small. Do you think she'll survive her cub hood?>

Sasha snarled. <Of course she will Raid!>

Raid laid his ears back. <I was only concerned. Females are rare and cubs aren't usual so small.>

Sasha turned her head to lick his ears. <I know. I didn't mean to snap on you like that. Motherhood is new to me.>

The male nodded slightly. He understood her protectiveness. She'd never given birth and the cub didn't look to be a healthy size. His nature allowed him to forgive her easily. <Have you thought of a name?>

<Kagome.>

He nuzzled Sasha's neck. <That's a fine name.>

The beginning of my new fic. What'd ya think? Send a review and tell me.