This is my second story:) please R&R!

Lord/King= Inuyasha or another person of high authority

Subjects= The People

Protocol= law (to break the law usually means death!)

It was a very calming and soothing night outside as a young woman dressed in all black moved with the shadows of the night. She put on a black cloak and put the hood over her head, she moved fast and swiftly to make sure she was not caught by anyone. After about five minutes of running the woman stopped as she saw bright lights begin to fill the sky. She proceeded further and saw a large mansion. It lit up the sky and the woman felt a bit more comfortable. She quickly spotted two guards at the front entrance and scanned the mansion for another entrance. She spotted a side door and quickly but, quietly went for the entrance.

She tip toed through the garden to the sliding doors and entered the mansion. She was immediately hit with warmth and coziness. She closed the door and grabbed a candle off the wall and began walking down the long hallway.

After a few moments of walking she heard voices coming from a nearby room. She kept walking towards the voices and kneeled down beside the door and listened very carefully.

"We must prepare ourselves for war!" Said a manly voice.

"We must not jump to conclusions without proper evidence!" Said another voice.

The young woman wanted to get a look at who was speaking so she slowly and carefully opened the sliding door just enough to see inside the room.

It was a rather large room with a large rectangular wood table in the center. There were many portraits on the walls and many people sat in the room but, there were no females. She quickly spotted her Father who sat in the first row and he looked worried.

"If we go to war we will surely lose!" Said the young woman's father. He was a rather tall man with dark black hair that reached his shoulders. He has deep chocolate brown eyes and deep voice that demanded attention.

A short man in the back row stood angrily. "I refuse to give the Takahashi family more money! They have already raised taxes up by 20 percent twice within the past year!"

Many men rose out of their seats in agreement.

"We are the Great Higurashi clan of the North! We are the biggest of all of our clans and the Royal family would not dare to rage war on us! That would be pure madness!" Said the young woman's Father.

"Please give Rio a chance to speak!" Said another man.

Rio exhaled deeply and began again. "If they do not rage war on us, we should not rage war on them."

"Long ago the Higurashi clan ruled these lands! The Great dog demon came long ago and has ruled over the lands for centuries now! He has finally died and it is our chance to strike! I say we take back what is rightfully ours!" Said another man.

Rio looked at them in pure madness. "They are a demon royal family, how could you possibly plan to defeat them! They could kill us all in one attack!"

"We shall gather up the Eastern and Southern clans and attack the castle itself!" Said a tall man. He has piercing green eyes and long dark brown hair that fell to his back. The young woman's eyes got slightly wide as she heard the man speak. She knew him all too well. He was Nolan, her Father's only and most hated enemy.

Rio's eyes flashed with rage. "How could you speak of such ludicrous things? We are the clans tribe of humans living in these lands! The South and Eastern clans are nowhere near our size! There are some small villages on the outskirts of the kingdom still living peacefully, you don't see them complaining! They have shown us mercy because these were our lands at first! They even protect us from the demons that now live in these lands!"

Nolan looked insulted. "I am tired of being a mere puppet! I say we take back our lands and exterminate the Takahashi royal family for good! They have brought in countless demons and they now roam and live on OUR land! Yes, they have made it a law that no one is to harm us but, we are merely sheep and they are wolves! WHO IS WITH ME?"

One by one people rose and soon the only one that was in disagreement was Rio himself.

"Majority rules" Said Nolan in arrogance.

"Do as you wish but, you will have no general to lead you. This will fail and we shall sadly perish." Said Rio while staring into Nolan's green eyes.

Nolan got very tense. "You will lead us, you are the only general in all of our clans!"

"You shall lead yourselves, I refuse to take part of any of this." Said Rio with hurt in his eyes.

Nolan shook his head. "Such a foolish man" He turned to the rest of the men. "We shall prepare for war, we have one month. We shall attack on the night of the new moon."

Rio gathered his belongings and began to walk towards the exit. The young woman quickly scrambled up and headed for the exit and ran back to her home.

The sun shined brightly in the sky and the birds chirped happily. The young woman lay in her plush bed sleeping peacefully until she heard a firm knock on her door.

"Who is it?" Asked the woman in a tired voice.

"Who else would it be?" Said a manly voice.

The door opened and her Father sat on the end of her bed. She turned over and faced the window and quickly pulled the covers over her head.

"Did I not tell you to stay home last night?"

The young woman pretended to be asleep but, Rio knew his daughter too well. "How am I supposed to look after my only child when she is always disobeying my orders?"

The young woman remained silent.

Rio sighed heavily. "Kagome you are so much like your Mother"

She pulled the covers off her face then and Rio just stared at his daughter.

"You remind me so much of Akira, it hurts sometimes as I watch you grow up… because you are indeed her double."

Akira was a gorgeous woman that had died almost 10 years ago. She was found lying on the dining room floor brutally stabbed to death. Rio searched for three years for her killer but, it came to no avail. No one seemed to hear or see anything suspicious. Rio thought this was very odd considering the fact that they lived in the heart of the clan and was surrounded by neighbors. Every since that day Kagome has not even set foot into the dining room.

Rio stared at his daughter and took in all of her Mother's features. Kagome had long thick black hair that looked almost unnatural. Her deep chocolate brown eyes reminded him of his own and he realized that was the only thing she inherited from him.

"Please Kagome, follow my orders from now on. I know that your 16th birthday is only a few days away and with teenagers comes rebellion but, as long as you live in my house you shall obey me, understood?"

Kagome nodded twice. "How did you know I was there?"

Rio pointed to the black cloak that was lying in the chair beside her bed. "I believe that is my cloak, and I believe that was in my closet the last time I checked."

"Forgive me Father, I was just… curious is all." Said Kagome lowly.

"Meetings are no place for girls or women. You must remember to stay in your place Kagome."

"I never get to attend anything! All because I'm a girl! The protocol rules should be changed." Said Kagome in bitterness.

"Kagome you think the laws of our clan are bad, just imagine the laws of the Royal Palace. I do not want to ever see you sneaking into a meeting, do you understand?" Said Rio in a stern voice.

"Understood" Said Kagome while pouting.

Rio stood up and proceeded towards the door. "Now, get dressed you have to purify the Shikon no Tama today." With that he closed the door.

I can't ever do anything around here! Thought Kagome as she made her bed. She went to her walk in closet and took out a short gold and white kimono that had a white sash with gold flowers on it. She grabbed a towel and went to the bathing quarters. She stripped of her clothing and slowly stepped into the hot soothing bath water. I hope Father does not have to go to war, why can't there just be peace. The clan always speak so badly about the Takahashi Royal family but, I don't think anyone has ever met them. I wish I could meet them one day. Kagome gently scrubbed her body with a towel. Nolan is just filled with hatred and jealously, Father says it's because of Mother…

Flashback

A five year old Kagome awoke to hearing an argument. She tip toed downstairs to see what was going on. She came to the bottom of the stairs and hid behind the corner.

"Nolan that was a long time ago, it has been nine years! Please just forget about me!" Said Akira.

"I am in love with you Akira! I was destined to marry you! Not Rio! You hurt me by marrying him then you have a child by that pathetic excuse of a man!" Yelled Nolan.

"Do not dare speak of my Daughter and Husband in such a manner!"

"Akira things can be different between us! Please, leave your husband and that child. I shall give you eternal happiness and wealth!" Pleaded Nolan.

"Are you insane? You're asking me to abandon my child and husband for you!" Screamed Akira.

"Please Akira just-"

"Leave at once and never return to my home again!"

"If I cannot have you no one will…"

Kagome heard the slamming of a door and she heard her Mother crying. She walked into the living room and saw her Mother crying tears.

"Mommy"

"Huh?" She stopped crying and immediately turned around. "Kagome, did you witness that?"

Kagome nodded her head.

Akira bent down and gave her daughter a warm hug. "Never tell your Father of what you heard, promise me"

"I promise mommy."

End of Flashback

I've never told anyone of that day but, sometimes I want to inform my father… Thought Kagome. She dried herself off and quickly changed into her kimono. She pulled her long thick hair that came just to her back into a high ponytail and left the house.

She went outside and was immediately greeted by children, men and women alike. Kagome was not rich nor was she poor. She was middle class but, her Father made more than enough money to be rich but, they were not the fancy type of people. They helped anyone that was in need and they were well liked among everyone in the clan.

Kagome walked to the Higurashi Shrine where there most valuable possession was kept at all times. When Kagome was a child everyone noticed that she possessed an immense purity to her. The priestess at the time told the clan that when she passed Kagome would be the only one left in the land that would be able to purify the jewel. The Shikon no Tama was given to the Higurashi tribe by a priestess centuries ago. She told the clan to protect the jewel with their lives and to always have a priestess look over it. Only the priestess of the clan could touch or step within five feet of the jewel. If anyone disobeyed death was the punishment. Kagome was fully aware of her powers but, she did not openly embrace them. Countless times there were meetings held place discussing Kagome and whether or not she should become a full time priestess. Kagome knew it was her duty to purify the jewel but, she did not want to make a career out of fighting evil demons and purifying them. She denied the position countless times but, once a month the council members of the tribe always asked her. Kagome had also heard rumors that Queen Kikyo was a priestess and she too possessed strong spiritual powers but, she was not about to bring that up to her council considering the fact that they hated the Takahashi family.

Kagome came to the great stairs of the shrine and slowly walked up them. She opened the great doors and entered the shrine. She immediately saw numerous people praying on the floor and she quietly walked over them. She spotted the Shikon no Tama which was perched on a gold stand. She held the jewel softly in her hand and exhaled deeply. She closed her eyes and held the jewel tightly and there was a bright pink light. She slowly opened her eyes and loosened her hand and saw the jewel shimmering a radiant pink.

Nolan stood outside beside a horse as two servants packed his belongings.

"When shall you be back master?" Asked a servant.

"I shall return in two weeks, inform no one of my location." Said Nolan.

He mounded his horses and took off.

Four days later…

"What do you mean there are rumors of war!" Screamed an infuriated King.

"My Lord, they are rumors I know not if they are real or not." Said the Royal advisor as he stood up from his deep bow.

"My Lord please contain your anger."Said a soft voice from a distance.

The King was silent for a moment. "You may enter"

The advisor bowed respectfully to the Queen and she dismissed him. The door closed and The Queen could see The King's outline pace about behind the sheer curtains. The Advisor slowly opened the door again and listened in on the conversation taking place.

"Inuyasha please calm down" Said Kikyo as she made her way towards him.

"I've been good to them, too good to them, and this is how they repay me? The only reason I have allowed them to live here is because it was originally their land and Father signed into law that no one in the clan is hurt or killed!" Yelled Inuyasha.

Kikyo stared at the angry half demon. He was tall about 6'5 and was well built and masculine. He had snow white hair that hung loosely down his back with golden honey eyes that could see through anything. He had two adorable dog ears perched on the top of his head and sometimes Kikyo felt the urge to touch them but, she knew her husband too well and she knew that he hated when anyone would touch his ears. He wore the royal colors of red and gold at all times and most people never seen him before because he didn't like talking or being near the public.

"My King please, it is written in protocol that the Higurashi tribe should not be touched let alone killed. This is madness!" Said Kikyo.

Inuyasha stared at her like she was crazy. "If anyone dares to threaten my kingdom they shall perish. Protocol or not, Father should have killed them when he first came!"

Kikyo looked infuriated. She was a very beautiful woman but, she always looked so serious. The only person that had ever seen her smile was the King himself. She wore a long satin kimono that was a deep red color. Her long hair was tied in an elegant updo and she wore little make-up. She had on a gold necklace that was full of diamonds and two gold dangling earrings in each ear. "The least you can do is let them live in peace!" Said Kikyo.

Inuyasha exhaled deeply as he tried to control his anger. "You defend them because they are human! If they mean that much to you then leave this castle!"

"I do not defend them! I merely speak my opinion!" Said Kikyo as she struggled to control her tone of voice.

"I have informed the council and they will arrive tomorrow night. We will discuss the war and decide what to do. You are to be in attendance" Said Inuyasha as he directed his attention from her.

"The last thing this Kingdom needs is a war! The Late King Inu'Tashio has passed and the subjects are still grieving! Just think about what you're saying!" Yelled Kikyo.

"I shall hear no more!" Yelled Inuyasha at the top of his lungs.

Kikyo breathed heavily as she contained her pent up anger. "I would have you stay, bond with your people. Enhance your kingdom." She said lowly.

Inuyasha turned away from her and sat back in his chair. "You're dismissed"

Kikyo stood there for a moment as she tried to fight tears that were beginning to form in her eyes. She slowly but surely went towards the exit.

The Advisor quickly fled down the hallway and tried not to be seen.

The night was pitch black as the Royal Advisor walked into the deep water canals of the castle. He stopped as he saw a figure approach him.

"Took you a while" Said the figure as he walked up to him.

"It's hard to get away when you're a council member and of high authority."

The two men stopped a few feet from each other.

"Did you inform the King?"

"Yes Nolan. The King is having a feast tomorrow night and the council is coming to discuss war." Said the advisor.

"Naraku don't forget our deal, you make sure I am King and I shall appoint you my Prince" Said Nolan.

Naraku nodded. "Nolan, you will kill your entire clan to make sure you are king?"

Nolan chuckled. "Do not be concerned about it, I shall attend the feast tomorrow night as a peace maker."

"I have done my part as well, The Queen is against the war completely, I shall inform the other council members of this. The King told her to be in attendance but, I am sure she will not show. This is a great opportunity." Said Naraku.

Nolan nodded in agreement. Naraku handed him a small bag that could fit in his hand and went on his way.

Nolan opened the bag and emptied the contents into his hands which were large pieces of gold. I shall have a throne in good time but, I need the Sacred Jewel to defeat Inuyasha… with that I could be the most powerful ruler in the world.

The next night…

Inuyasha put his crown on and headed towards the feasting room. Eight guards accompanied him four on each side of him. He came to the large oak doors and two guards opened them. Inuyasha slowly entered the room and cheers came from every direction. He glanced around the room and saw people sitting on the outside of the aisle way and others sitting at the feasting table. The room was filled to capacity and everyone appeared to be very joyful and happy. Everyone was eating and drinking to their content and Inuyasha actually felt comfortable by his people. Inuyasha went to the front of the room and sat in his chair on the platform. On both sides of him sat the council members and the Royal advisor Naraku.

The General of the Royal Army stood and held his gold cup high. "Let us applaud our magnificent King!"

The Crowd applauded greatly and Inuyasha looked at his general and smirked happily.

"Let us eat and rejoice my loyal subjects!" Said Inuyasha.

The crowd applauded and cheered.

"Let us applaud our beautiful queen as well! No other woman in the land compares to her beauty!" Said Naraku with a wide grin.

The crowd turned their attention to the entrance doors and waited for Kikyo but she never came.

"WHERE IS OUR QUEEN?" Yelled a man in the crowd.

The entire crowd got a bit rowdy and the council members turned to Inuyasha.

"Is the Queen not going to be in attendance?" Asked Inuyasha's best friend and his general.

Inuyasha turned to a servant. "Get the Queen, her presence is needed."

"Inuyasha" Whispered his best friend.

"Yeah Miroku?"

"Is everything okay with you and Kikyo?"

"I'll tell you later" Said Inuyasha lowly. Miroku was Inuyasha trusted friend and his general of the Royal Army. They had been friends since they were about five years old and they were always inseparable. Miroku was the more flirtatious of the two and everyone in the kingdom knew it. He always attracted a variety of woman with his ocean blue eyes and his charming smile.

The servant knocked three times then entered Kikyo's bedroom chambers and she was sitting at a small table having a feast of her own.

The servant approached her and bowed respectfully. "My Lady, the King requested that you attend the feast that is taking place right now."

Kikyo took a sip of wine and gently set the cup down. "I shall not lower myself, I will not attend a feast with drunken council members that want to start a war."

The servant nodded and left the Queen's chambers and went back to the feasting room.

The servant returned in about five minutes.

"My Lord, the Queen asks that you forgive her but, she cannot be in attendance for the feast." Said the servant.

The crowd grew enraged by this and they yelled and raved.

"My King has she not broken protocol?" Asked Naraku while taking a rather large gulp of wine.

Inuyasha looked nervous and didn't say anything.

"She has disobeyed a direct order from the King, she has broken protocol!" Said a council member.

Inuyasha looked over to Miroku. "Miroku what are the punishments for this?"

Miroku looked slightly saddened. "The punishment for breaking protocol is either death by the gallows or banishment from the Royal Castle. You would have to find another Queen in place of her who is more… worthy"

"My Lord your subjects grow divided, they need a queen to keep them unified. Now that she has disobeyed you, women of the land will now think it is okay to disobey orders from their husbands!" Said Naraku.

"My King what answer shall I tell the Queen?" Asked the servant.

Inuyasha was silent.

Flashback

"You and I are so much alike Inuyasha, you a half-demon neither accepted by humans or demons, I a priestess hated by demons, feared by humans." Said Kikyo as she stared into the bright orange sunset. "My only wish is to be an ordinary woman."

Inuyasha stared into her big brown eyes. "Come live with me, Marry me, I shall give you happiness, love, protection, and wealth. You will never have to fight again Kikyo, I will always protect you" Said Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha do you truly love me for me? Or am I just another political marriage?"

Inuyasha looked hurt by her words. "I loved you every since the first day I laid eyes on you, No other woman could take my heart like you have."

"Is that okay? For me to resign as a shrine priestess? I've always fought, I've always had my burdens and other's people's burdens as well, what will they think of this?" Asked Kikyo.

"Who cares what they think, I love you and you love me, that's all that matters. You will never have to fight anymore Kikyo I promise."

End of flashback

"WHERE IS OUR QUEEN!" Screamed many people in the crowd.

Inuyasha stood then and everyone got silent. "The land has NO more Queen!"

The subjects grew silent and everyone calmed down.

Naraku smirked. Now Inuyasha has a war on his hands and he has no Queen to leave behind when he goes to war, the people will surely riot, then It will be Nolan's time to strike while the King has so much on his plate to deal with.

Miroku looked at Naraku with much distrust in his eyes but, he said nothing.

"We have other matters to attend to as well!" Said a council member.

"Rumors of war have been brought about" Said Inuyasha as he sat back down. He looked sad yet enraged at the same time.

The subjects mumbled a few things to each other.

"I would like to introduce Nolan Saki, he is from the Higurashi clan and he would like to make peace with us." Said Naraku while standing.

Inuyasha looked at Naraku rather suspiciously. "Why did you not inform me of this earlier?"

"I was waiting for the right moment my Lord" Said Naraku with sincere eyes.

"Alright, bring him in" Said Inuyasha with annoyance in his voice.

The Servant left the feasting room and shortly returned with Nolan following behind him. Inuyasha looked at him with much distrust and uncertainty.

Nolan bowed deeply at the King. "It is an honor to be in your presence My King"

Inuyasha looked at him and said nothing.

"My Lord please, let's listen to what he has to say." Said Naraku. He could feel Inuyasha's patience start to grow thin.

Inuyasha looked at him and his expression looked serious. "Proceed"

"My Lord, I have told my clan countless times not to attack but, they will not listen to me. I fear for your safety my Lord. They speak of coming to the royal castle on the night of the new moon and killing you along with everyone else in the Royal castle."

Inuyasha's anger grew from hearing this.

"I am aware that you have been more than good to use, I just wish my people could understand, I do not wish to die but, I will not perish because they are too foolish to listen to me." Said Nolan.

"You are telling me that you are siding with me? Instead of your own people?" Asked Inuyasha while raising an eyebrow.

"My Lord, I put no one ahead of you and that includes my people." Said Nolan.

Inuyasha grew silent. "Are they preparing for war?"

"Yes my King, they will attack in one month on the night of the new moon."

Inuyasha and Miroku's eyes got big like saucers. "If you lie I promise you-"

"Never my Lord!" Said Nolan while staring into Inuyasha's piercing amber eyes.

"How do we know you're not lying?" Asked Miroku while staring at him suspiciously.

"My King, I will lead you and a small group to the Northern clan. You can witness them prepare for war with your own eyes." Said Nolan.

"Alright I've heard enough" Said Inuyasha. "You shall stay here and tomorrow we shall go see for ourselves."

"My Lord, when you go you must slaughter everyone in the Northern clan."

The subjects gasped and the council members began to stir.

Miroku looked at Nolan like he was insane. "My Lord he speaks of women and children!"

"Yes, women and children" Yelled Inuyasha. "I know that"

There was a slight pause and everyone grew silent waiting on Inuyasha's response.

"Why would I authorize such a thing?" Asked Inuyasha.

"The Northern clan possess the Shikon no Tama, a very powerful jewel that can increase anyone's power by 1000 fold!" Nolan paused. "Even a woman or child could use the jewel to defeat even you my King, They will become powerful enough to even…"

"To even what?" Asked Miroku in a snappy tone.

"To even defeat Lord Sesshomaru" Said Nolan

Inuyasha looked beyond pissed. "I shall send in 50 men to annihilate everyone"

"Are you mad?" Yelled Miroku.

"Do not forget your place general!" Said Inuyasha dangerously low.

Miroku looked infuriated, "Do as you wish my Lord but, you shall have no general to lead those men! I refuse to take any part of this massacre!" He's acting insane! This Nolan should have never brought up Sesshomaru, he gets so touchy when people talk about him!

"We must take the jewel then it will be in your possession my lord. As of right now the jewel is being looked after by a 15 year old girl who is a priestess but, it will not be easy. Everyone in the clan will protect the jewel with their lives." Said Nolan.

Inuyasha looked somewhat undecided. "Council how do you agree?"

One by one all of the council members raised their hands except for Miroku. "Then it is settled" Said Inuyasha. "We shall see id the rumors are true tomorrow night, If they are then we shall attack right then and there."

Four guards entered Kikyo's bedroom chambers without even knocking. She knew full well of what was about to happen but, she did not care.

She took one last sip of her wine and stood to her feet very proudly.

Miroku entered the room then and he looked highly agitated. "My Lady, I have come to inform you that… Inuyasha… Inuyasha has banished you from the Royal Castle. You are no longer Queen and you can no longer step foot anywhere near the castle." Miroku paused. "If you do… the punishment is death"

Kikyo smiled forcefully. "He did not sentence me to death? I guess he does have a heart."

"Kikyo I-"

"It is okay Miroku, you have been good to me." She embraced Miroku fully. "Please, take care of Inuyasha"

"It is time" Said a guard.

Kikyo stopped the embrace and Miroku looked like he was on the verge of tears.

Kikyo exited the room with the guards and Miroku never saw her again.

Okay so this story just popped into my head one night! I was brainstorming and I'm like, "Yeah, yeah this could actually work! Lol." I hope everyone enjoys and please review! I love your opinions and they are much needed:) So here's a brain teaser! can anyone tell me what movie this story will be relating to? I watched the movie and I fell head over heels in love with it! Then i just got the typing! lol.