I am the Moon

A/n: I do not own Inuyasha. Rumikio Takahashi does.

The West


I had to get back to the palace as soon as I could. Katashi was going to come after me now. I would feel better in my territory where I knew every tree and stone. I lost my temper and allowed him too close; I did not listen closely enough to my father. Katashi wanted to dominate me because I was not like every other inu bitch. I did not roll over and bare my neck for every alpha male. I had a hard time even submitting to my own sire. He usually did not require it of me but I also was raised to respect his power. I had put myself in a precarious position because of my pride.
“Damn.” I muttered under my breath.
Why did I have to lose my temper like Uncle Yasha? I would not succumb; I would be the master of my own world. There was no place in my life for weakness.
It took me four days to reach the Western lands from my foray into the North. I had slew several lesser youki on the way to the palace and it helped my mood lighten.
I walked through the gates and yelled for Jaken.
“Yes milady?” he came before prostrate.
“Get me all the information you can gather on the ruling youki of Manchuria. Tell my Lord that I have returned and to expect company.” I commanded.
“Yes Lady Asuna. What else may I do for you.” He squeaked.
“You may do as you were bid. Be away with you toad.” I said irritated.
Jaken scampered away I went to my chambers. I knew that my mother and father would soon be here to interrogate me of my actions. I shed my bloodied and dirty haori and hakamas. I opted to dress as formal as possible and pulled out a kimono that was in the West's traditional colors. I pulled on my inner kimono of red silk. It was covered in Sakura blossoms, ribbons, and birds. I covered the red one with one of the whitest silk. It had the honey comb designs on the sleeves with blossoms too. I wrapped a wide red and gold obi around my waist under my breasts.
“Mayu!” I called for my maid servant.
“Yes my Lady!” she came to my side and bowed.
“Please assist me with my hair.” I requested.
“Yes my lady.”
She quickly grabbed traditional combs and started to pull my hair up into a very elaborate style. She also put blossoms in my hair, and greens tassels. I looked into a mirror and nodded my approval.
“Thank you Mayu. I expect that my father and mother will be here very soon, could you please see to it that there is fresh tea?” I asked the neko.
“Yes my lady.” She said bowing and backing away.
I knew my parents would be in shock at my formal attire. My mother would actually be elated that I would be dressing like the lady I was supposed to portray. I did not wait long. I turned around and at the shoji screen door I saw my sire's outline. There was a sharp rap on the screen before it opened and my father entered, followed closely by my mother.
“We are having guests?” he asked arching a silver brow.
I bowed to him and straightened and nodded.
“What did you do?” my mother asked.
“Why are you dressed in state daughter?” he asked his curiosity piqued.
“I challenged the inu I spoke to you both about. It turns out he is a taiyouki from Manchuria. He is also distantly related to Princess Ayame.” I informed them.
“How exactly did you challenge him Asuna?” mother asked narrowing her eyes.
“I told him I would enjoy gutting him.” I said bluntly.
“Why would you start something with another taiyouki!” she seethed.
“Mother, I am not a newborn pup! I can and will defend my honor how I see fit!” I growled.
My father raised a single claw to silence us and we did. I could tell my mother was fuming but I refused to allow her in my mind. She was glaring daggers at me and I stared blankly in return.
“We will receive this foreign lord when he arrives and then we shall see what happens from there. I imagine that if fighting will take place that it can be done in the arena.” My father stated; matter of factly.
“Sesshomaru, NO!” mother started.
“Augusta, I will brook no argument. I have spoken and that is that.” He stated.
My mother knew when he spoke with finality then there would be no arguing her point.
-Idiot. Do you want to start a war? - She screamed in my head.
-You were not there! - I pathed back.
My father could tell that Mother was speaking to me through telepathy and he narrowed his citrine eyes.
“Augusta, there are preparations to be made. Come now.” He commanded.
My mother scowled at me and followed my father out of my chambers.
“Daughter you will be in my study within the hour.” He commanded.
“Yes my Lord.” I called out.
I could not tell if he was furious or merely annoyed. I would face whatever it was he desired and that would have to suffice. My mother hated conflict and tried with all energies to avoid it and stop it at every turn. Because of her, the West had enjoyed a very prosperous and peaceful time. At the appointed time, I made my way to my father's study and entered. He was sitting at his desk rubbing his temples.
“Your mother is beyond furious. I will not be sleeping well this evening.” He said.
“My Lord, I did what I felt was right at the moment.” I said quietly.
“Daughter, I understand only too well what you are doing. Understand that you issued a challenge and I cannot help you.” He said with trepidation.
“He will not kill me my Lord. I am not sure exactly what his motives are but he will not kill me.” I explained.
“When do you suppose he will be gracing us with his presence.” He said sarcastically.
“Before the day is out.” I said.
“That is why you are dressed in state. I suppose I will have to follow suit.” He said standing.
“Will Mother allow it?” I asked in amusement.
“She may yell and carry on like a harpy; but I am still the Lord here!” he said growling.
“Yes my Lord.” I said bowing.
He left to attend to his attire and I went in search of the toad.
“Jaken!” I yelled for the kappa.
“Milady?” he scrambled to me.
“What have you learned?” I asked lifting my brow.
“It is rumored that a clan of Inu with great power left Japan during your Grand Sire's early reign. This Katashi's sire was named Takeshi.” He replied.
My eyes widened as I knew the name. If these Inu were who I thought they were then they were indeed very powerful.
“Jaken, follow me. I need your assistance with some manuscripts.” I commanded.
“Yes milady.” He said following me.
Close to a millennia ago there had been three great clans of Inu. One had been absorbed into our own, The House of the Moon. The other had left Japan, probably to seek glory and power else where. The islands were not big enough to support too many beings of immense power. The Inu no Taisho had been almost a Kami. I went back into my father's study and went to a section on the far wall that pertained to the histories of Japan. I pulled down several scrolls and started to read. I was right about the Inu that had left Japan. There was no known whereabouts of the lost clan but I knew the current Lord of He Gang was here. I had the feeling that it was going to be a down right bloody affair with Lord Katashi. A chill went down my spine and I continued to read. I heard Jaken mumbling and I looked up.
“What are you grumbling about Kappa?”
“Oh milady. These Inu are powerful. They rivaled the Great Inu no Taisho.” He squawked.
“I have met the current lord Jaken. I live to tell the tale. Fear not, your mistress will take him down.” I said.
“Yes milady.”
“Go on and get guest chambers ready, and Jaken…Thank you.” I commanded smiling.
The kappa turned blue in fright and I laughed. He scurried out of the study and I chuckled. I left and went to the gardens and waited.