Chapter 1 - The newborn, Inuyasha

The snow fell gently as dark clouds started to gather. The full moon shone high and proud in the sky as we heard a howl, strong and menancing.

"You must not do this! Do not be rash! Please reconsider Oyakata-sama" Myoga said as he hanged tight on Inu No Taisho's fur "The wounds from your battle with Ryukotsusei have not healed!"

"I cannot let her die!" InuNoTaisho replied

"But..."Myoga tried harder to convinced Inu No Taisho

"Besides, I am no long for this world" Inu No Taisho interrupted him.

"Oyakata-sama.." Myoga called out

A few miles ahead was a castle heavily guarded by soldiers. Ignoring the soldiers, Inu No Taisho rushed in cutting through whatever that comes his way with Tetsusaiga.

"Izayoi! Izayoi!" Inu No Taisho called out, looking around.

"So Demon...you have come.." Takemaru walked out from a door nearby."A little late, though.."

"What?" Inu no Taisho glared at Takemaru

"Lady Izayoi is in a place beyond your reach" Takemaru smirked "I sent her there myself"

"FOOL!" Inu no Taisho yelled and charged at Takemaru who did the same back

With one slash, Inu no Taisho sent Takemaru's head rolling down the cold snowy ground stained with blood. Inu no Taisho ran in the burning castle in search for Izayoi.

"Izayoi! Izayoi!" He called out, the smoke around blocks his attempts in trying to sniff Izayoi out. But as he ran deeper into the building he heard a baby's wail. Following the sound, he reached Izayoi. Inu no Taisho rushed to her side, without wasting a second, he took out Tenseiga. Holding the sword above Izayoi, who's covered with blood, he closed his eyes and concentrate

"I'm counting on you...Tenseiga!" Inu no Taisho opens his eyes and he spots the underworld creature holding chains around Izayoi, with one slash he cuts them.

Izayoi slowly opened her eyes, at first stunned but when she hears her baby's cries, she quickly got up, holding the baby in her arms. Inu no Taisho took out his Robe of the fire rat and put it over Izayoi.

"Come, we must hurry, the building might collapse anytime" Inu no Taisho grabbed Izayoi's hand and they both fled the building.

Inu no Taisho panted heavily, leaning against a tree.

"Anata...you're wounded" Izayoi gasped as she now notices his wound

"I'll be alright." Inu no Taisho replied with a small smile

Izayoi looked back at the castle, the castle had collapse, fire raged dangerously around. Izayoi looked up to the sky and notices that there was no moon, it was the day of the new moon.

"Takemaru..." Izayoi stared up at the moonless sky "May you rest in peace..." Izayoi closed her eyes and a tear flows down her cheek. Inu no Taisho was just staring at Izayoi, mesmerized by her beauty. But that moment did not last long as the toddler in Izayoi's hand started to cry.

"Hush little one" Izayoi rocks the baby "We're save now...thanks to your father"

Inu no Taisho approached Izayoi, he looked at the baby and smiled. He rubbed the little pup's ears

"Inuyasha..."He said as he pats the pup's head "He's name shall be Inuyasha"

"Inuyasha..." Izayoi smiled as she holds the baby.

Izayoi supports Inu no Taisho as they made their way make to his castle. Standing infront of the castle. Izayoi looked up at the huge grand castle.

"I should go now, with Inuyasha." Izayoi said

Inu no Taisho turned to look at her, he hold her hand tight but gently

"Stay...where would you go, the place you used to stay was burnt down." Inu no Taisho said

"I'll find somewhere else to stay, It will not be wise if I stay here, the other demons will not accept it" Izayoi tries to explained

"I do not care, It's too dangerous out there for a defenseless woman and a toddler, you're staying, Izayoi." Inu no Taisho pulls Izayoi into an embraced, squashing Little Inuyasha in the middle. "and I would want to spend time with my newborn son, I'll protect the both of you."

Izayoi melted in Inu no Taisho's embrace. She rested her head on Inu no Taisho's chest "What about your wife?"

"Do not worry my dear, Kiyoshimaru may seem fearful, but she's kind and gentle in the inside." Inu no Taisho explained as they both walked into the castle. The guards was stunned as they watch Izayoi walked beside Inu no Taisho into the castle. Whispers can be heard.

"Is that a human?" A guard spat in disgust "What is a human doing here with our lord?" Another guard spat

"Silence you fools, is that how you greet your lord?" A voice boomed from within the castle. The guards immediately fell silence and on their knees.

Inu no Taisho looked up and saw Kiyoshimaru standing at the stairs of the castle entrance. Kiyoshimaru rushes towards Inu no Taisho, she took a glanced at Izayoi then at Inuyasha, her face remains emotionless but the scent of blood coming from Inu no Taisho caught her attention.

"Oh honey, you're wounded!" She gasped as she quickly led Inu no Taisho into the castle. At first Izayoi just stood there. "Well, you're coming in too right?" Kiyoshimaru smiled as she led both Inu no Taisho and Izayoi into the castle. As they stepped in the castle, a figure stood there infront of them.

"Father..." Sesshomaru looked at his father with emotionless face then he's eyes shifted to Izayoi and the little pup in her hand. Before anyone could say anything. Sesshomaru turned and walked away.

Kiyoshimaru sighed but continuing helping Inu no Taisho, she called out for the doctors and the maids. She ordered the maids to prepare a room for Izayoi and Inuyasha, then she led Inu no Taisho to rest.

"Thank you, Kiyoshimaru" Inu no Taisho said as he hugs her.

"Dont get your blood all over me" Kiyoshimaru giggled and pulled away as she allowed the doctor to tend to his wounds.

"So, the newborn...what's his name?" Kiyoshimaru asked

"Inuyasha" Inu no Taisho winced as the doctors applies herbs onto his wounds

"Mhmmmm...a hanyou.." Kiyoshimaru turned and looked at Inu no Taisho in the eyes "It's a harsh world for a hanyou..."

"My son will be a fine man no matter what he is" Inu no Taisho sighed then he looked out the door "he will..."

"If you say so" Kiyoshimaru put her hand on Inu no Taisho's as if to comfort him.