Inuyasha, 21, peers stealthily outside his kitchen window. No sign of her. Pity. Here is his curious situation that all of his friends find so funny: The girl next door (16) is his one and only true love. Quite sad, really. (The hanyou hung his furry white head and dropped the lacy curtain at these words.)

Here is an even funnier notion. In present day Japan, Youkai are forbidden. All discovered beasts' are exterminated on the spot. By euthanasia or other humane' means of that sort. Now here is the catch: Kagome (our 16-year-old minor) is the only child of the most famous and well-brought up family in Hokkaido. Curious, how Inuyasha and Kagome both live in a sparkly looking white mansion that happen to be quite close (to each other, of course)

Now, I suppose Inuyasha is quite lucky. He was born into a family of Youkai yet to be discovered by the government, or should I say, (affectionately called, of course, by Japan's residence) Onii-san. Or, if you have any past knowledge of Japanese, it means simply this: Big Brother. I know what you're thinking. Scary government policy, right? Wrong, that is only if you are as unfortunate as Inuyasha to have been born within a youkai family. (A prominent one, at that)

Inuyasha's father, who I can't quite recall the name, owned a very large business. I can't remember exactly what this business did, but I know it was thriving. I bet you are wondering, by now, how such a successful man came to be... if his sheer existence was forbidden? Well, I'll tell you: it's quite simple. Over the years, a secret business run by (you guessed it) youkai, developed a way to make spells and incantations into items. Like a seal, or a scroll. What ever you want to call it is ok with me. I don't care either way. Not like I would ever want one of the dreadful things. But that's not important. Back to our story.

Inuyasha's father married (or mated, as they call it. Quite crude if you ask me.) another female that was also living in secrecy (and poverty, so I'm told). Here is were Inuyasha's brother comes in. I can't help but say that ever since I shook hands with the man, I have been quite fond... but never mind that, it's all past now. Well, his brother, as I was saying, is what a human would call a full youkai'. Which, by then, were heavily feared for their reputation for slaughter. This man's name is Sesshoumaru. Quite handsome, the name. Handsome indeed. Sesshoumaru immediately became his father's associate at the age of four.

Taking up the business was difficult, but the boy made a great effort to please his father. Several years later, tragedy struck, and Sesshoumaru's poor, dear mother died. Well, I like to say she died, but unfortunately she was discovered. She refused to give any information about her son or husband, angering Onii-san quite dreadfully. I came to her funeral, you know. Her husband hadn't a body to bury.

Enough about Sesshoumaru, bless his soul. Now onto the boy of the story, the one I've already told you about.

His mother was beautiful, I remember. Her hair shone a glossy black and her eyes a matching ebony. Soon after his late wife departed, Inuyasha's father followed. Quite a tragedy. The boy had only been 7 and was immediately launched into his brother's care. This is where we pick up our story...

:Thirteen Years Later:

The younger brother roared, pulling on a sock and hopping down the hallway of his immense home. GET BACK HERE, YOU TWIT!Now, now, that's no way to speak to your brother, Yutaka. Oh, by the way, do use the name my mother gave me...

Inuyasha growled.

Tell me why I have to go to that house AGAIN! Why can't she hire someone else to do it? He said gruffly, straightening his tie and tightening his watch.

Brother... I know you don't like the woman, but she insisted it be you. Why, I have no idea.I know nothing about the subject!That's why Seiya will be accompanying you. I trust him most of my employees, you know. His older brother gave his silky silvery locks another flick before putting a small ring into his left cartilage. Inuyasha watched as the change began. His pointed ears receded, his maroon stripes shrank and his crescent moon vanished. All that remained was his slit pupils against deep ebony eyes.

But I don't understand why I have to go! Why can't Seiya do it, Kanmaru?Look. We've already discussed this matter. Don't make me lose my temper.

Inuyasha huffed and pulled on his matching suit jacket. The watch on his wrist glittered in the morning sunlight.

Sesshoumaru opened the door, and before he closed it said. Dearest brother, do not loose your enchantment seal... It was very precious to father and I will kill you.

Inuyasha scoffed. No point in not being blunt. Putting on his shoes and checking to make sure the seal was in place, he opened the door and stepped out into the chill october air.

He let out a bad tempered sigh and walked. Passing a large yard between the two large homes, he walked merely one hundred yards to his next door neighbor's house. Walking up the steps slowly, he looked around for a sign of his coworker. His black Sedan was parked in their driveway. He was already here. Poor man. He hesitated before pulling the doorbell chain. Gods, I hate doing my brother's dirty work.' A long and cheerful tone rang out and he could sense the woman on the other side waiting until it ended to make a dramatic answer. Inuyasha put on his shades and tried not to look annoyed.

Yutaka! My darling! She cried, wrenching the door open with godly woman-strength. She was in her late fifties and wore a bleach blonde wig the size of her house. Inuyasha shied away from her embrace, nearly swatting at the woman.

Straightening his tie, he cleared his throat. I here to discuss financial business with you, Missus.Yes, yes, right this way.

She led him into a large and richly decorated living room filled with squashy-looking chairs and sofas. Inuyasha exchanged glances with his office-mate. The poor man looked shaken and was clutching his coffee like it was going to save his sanity.

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END CHAPTER ONE!

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