It's My Life by Watermelonsmellinfellon

Questions and Observations

A/N: Hello, people! First chapter!

I don't own Inuyasha.

I have no beta.

I don't own the song, 'It's My Life'.

ENJOY!

Sesshomaru sat, leaning against a tree trunk as far away from the group of misfits as he could get. He, along with Jaken, Rin and A-Un had joined his half-brother's pack, in order to make the search for Naraku easier.

It had been a week already, and Sesshomaru had never been surrounded by so much noise before. The half-breed was always either arguing with the kit or the miko, who were both loud mouthed and had no problem with arguing back.

The kit he had found out, was an orphan, just like Rin. When the groups had converged, his young ward approached the boy. From that moment on, they couldn't be separated. During one of their many talks, he had found out about them sharing similar past experiences, and having to grow up early, and be mature. To have to look after themselves.

The kit had found Inuyasha and the miko, just as Rin had found him. They were both happy with not being alone anymore, and found comfort in the fact that they both knew what it was like to be lonely. That solidified their friendship. Also, the fact that they saw parental figures in those not of the same specie as them drew them closer.

The monk and the slayer were an interesting couple. Though they acted as a couple, they in fact, never touched. Except for when the monk got bold and would lean in to grope the slayer. She would then retaliate by leaving a hand shaped red mark on his face, that wouldn't fade for hours.

He learned of the monk's curse from Naraku, who had caused the curse and heard about the death of the slayer's village when the miko made a comment. He already knew of Naraku controlling the slayer's brother. This was the reason they hunted the wretched half-breed. The only other being he found more detestable than his half brother.

Inuyasha, was hunting Naraku for many reasons it seemed. With the betrayal of his 'love' being just another setup from Naraku's mind. A play, for the spider. A game. Then, the half-breed possessed a large amount of the jewel that Inuyasha wanted badly. Finally, for his friends, his 'love' whom the spider had killed once again, and his pack who had suffered greatly at the hands of the worthless spider. Inuyasha may have been a fool and an idiot, but he was loyal. That was the only good trait that Sesshomaru could see in him. Though his harsh words contradicted his actions most of the time.

Finally there was the miko. She was the most confusing being he had ever come across. She was an enigma.

Unlike other humans, she smelled...pleasant. Clean. He was shocked to find out that she bathed every day, and was slightly pleased when she insisted that Rin follow her lead. She even used special scented lotions to cleanse herself with, and always returned from the springs smelling delightful. Scented lotions were very hard to come across, which meant that she was from an affluent upbringing. Yet she never bragged about it.

She was pure, not just because she was a miko, and the Shikon no Miko at that. She was untouched. She was twenty-four summers old, if he had heard the slayer correctly, and had never been with a male.

He was positive that human women were usually married off by their thirteenth year yet she had managed to remain unmarried and untouched for so long. It was confusing, especially with how she dressed.

She was clothed much better than a few years ago, when she traipsed around the island in that short green and white kimono, that left nothing to the imagination. Recently, she stuck with wearing an odd version of hakama, that she called 'cargo pants'. They were a pale brown, and were loose on her legs, hiding her shapes from view. Her haori was also odd. It covered and clung to her bust fully and reached high on her neckline, yet lacked any coverage for her arms. Her footwear was a simple pair of zori, like the monk wore. If she kept on wearing her old clothing, she wouldn't have made it this far and still be untouched.

She spoke with different terminology and even acted stranger than her normal self at times. She was a much better fighter than when they had first met, and actually used his title now.

He could tell that she was the Alpha female of the pack. She cooked and cleaned for them all. When she wanted something done, everyone except his brother were only happy to oblige. She listened when they had problems and gave advice when it was needed. They trusted her input more than the half breed's and usually let her make the decisions, though she would always take opinions. She had the power to subdue Inuyasha, which always gave Sesshomaru a chuckle, and that led him to believe that she was the actual Alpha. Both male and female counterparts.

She was kind to demons and humans and held no prejudices toward anyone. So what really confused him was the fact that she had no suitors. She was a, he begrudgingly had to admit, beautiful young woman. She had long hip length ebony hair that sparkled when in the sunlight. Her eyes were the brightest cerulean he had ever seen. An odd color for he had never seen a human with such eyes before. She was small, yet toned, and held a definitely feminine air about herself. She was almost perfect. Almost to his standards which were actually that of his council, which meant that she surpassed the standards of any human male. So her being single was a surprise. He was required to sire a full-blooded heir. Once that was over, nothing could stop him from having the miko, Kagome.

He was shocked that Inuyasha had not taken the young woman already. In fact, his brother showed no interest in the miko at all. Instead of cherishing the rare jewel that was thrust into his life, he treated her like trash. Like she was nothing. Very rarely did he show her the respect she deserved.

He insulted her looks, her intelligence, even though she proved to have a very keen intellect, and never had anything remotely kind to say to her. Yet she took it all in and still managed to smile after his harsh treatment. It was a mystery how she could remain so happy all the time.

Yes the miko occupied most of his thoughts. She was strange, and he liked that, though he would never admit such a thing out loud. He was demon lord. He had a station and an appearance to uphold. No one need know about his being taken with the miko. Such information would ruin him.

He watched as she got into another verbal battle with his brother. Finally, she leveled the boy with a glare that could match one of his own, and proceeded to…..growl.

It was a shock. There was a growl emanating from deep within the miko's chest. Inuyasha had taken notice and took a step back in shock, and in understanding of what the growl meant.

Don't test me pup. This was what the miko had growled to him.

At his sudden movement, her eyes cleared and she looked a little nervous, before bending down to pull her atrociously yellow pack over her shoulder. "I'll return tomorrow, okay?" With that, she mounted the firecat and left.

Sesshomaru found himself wondering how she had growled. Human bodies weren't equipped with the parts needed to do such a thing. Inuyasha looked just as confused as he, and that made it even more unusual. Inuyasha had obviously never heard the miko do that before, and that intrigued the lord to no end.

So many mysteries laid around the miko, he would uncover them all.

Kagome sighed, "Kirara, that was too close."

The firecat purred in agreement. Kagome had accidentally released her spell once in front of Kirara, and the feline was pleased that she did so.

Kagome wasn't a human. She was a demon. True, her human guise was just turning twenty-five this day, but her actual age, was three hundred.

One day, she had a run in with a miko, who told her that she had spiritual powers. That confused Kagome to no end. Demons didn't have reiki, it was impossible. The miko insisted, and promised that if Kagome trained with her for a few years, and became a respectable being, she would be a formidable foe and a do-gooder.

Kagome had looked up to the miko, and was anguished when she had died.

Many years later, Kagome had come across the Higurashi shrine. Sitting at the top of the shrine steps was a crying woman, and when Kagome enquired, she found out that the woman had just lost a baby in childbirth. The woman was insightful and immediately noticed that Kagome wasn't human.

She asked if Kagome was going to kill her and seemed a little sad when Kagome refused.

Kagome felt for the woman, and proceeded to tell her that she was a demon, with spiritual powers. Kagome offered to act as a daughter for the woman in return for a place to stay. That day, Kagome transformed herself into a very small child, that was swaddled in dainty linens. The woman, Kotoko Higurashi, then took her to the police claiming that someone left a baby on her doorstep. She acted very well, crying when needed and was even smart enough to have Kagome fabricate a note.

When the police couldn't find Kagome's family, the asked Kotoko to take care of her. They even paid her to do it. For eighteen years, Kotoko Higurashi was paid to raise a child, that wasn't even a child. Yet Kagome viewed her as her mother, and remained the next seven years, as part of their deal. After ten years, Kagome actually began to mean it when she called Kotoko mother, and the woman in turn, loved Kagome as if she really was her daughter.

Kotoko had ordered her to wait till her twenty-fifth birthday, before fully letting go of her spell, and Kagome had nearly blown it. That growl had accidentally come out and she couldn't believe that she had lost control like that.

Kirara landed next to the well, and Kagome thanked her before jumping the side.

Kotoko was in the kitchen when Kagome ran in the house. "Happy birthday dear."

Kagome smiled and gave her a hug. "Thanks momma. I'm excited to tell my friends tomorrow!"

"Well, that was the agreement. Thank you for doing this for so long, you're an angel."

Kagome shook her head, "No, mom. You needed help, and I offered to assist. We now have bond that can't be broken. I'll always be here, never forget that."

Kotoko smiled and laughed. "Now go get cleaned up, and dinner will be soon."

Kagome bolted up the stairs, and flopped onto her bed. Three hundred years old. That was a large number. With a sigh, she heaved herself up, and ran into her bathroom. After a shower, she returned to the kitchen, feeling much cleaner.

Souta was all smiles, and she leaned down to tell him that he could cut the cake. He threw his arms around her neck, and she smiled. They might not have been blood related, but he was definitely her little brother. Grandpa Higurashi gave her a hug as well, telling her that he was proud of her.

The night went by quickly, and as she lay in her bed, Kagome sighed in contentment. Tomorrow was the day, and she could only hope that it all went over well.

On the other side of the well, Inuyasha was sitting in confusion. Kagome had growled at him! He had no clue as to how she did it, but was planning to find out. He noticed Sesshomaru's reaction to it as well, and knew that, Sesshomaru was planning on cornering his miko and was going to grill her for information. Well Inuyasha was going to get it first.

A/N: First chapter is done!

How was it? Should I continue it or not? Do you want to find out what type of demon Kagome is?

Ja ne! :D