Chp 1

There is a legend hidden deep within this ship, a legend so old and shrouded with mystery, that almost no one remembers it. Only a few know the secret of the Shikon chest, and those few will protect it with their very life. But the legend is a well know fact on the small sea port town of Higurashi, named after the man who founded it, Mr. Hujimi Higurashi. He came in search of the Shikon all those years ago, knowing full well that the pirates that followed him would steal the map and kill him if he didn't cooperate. So instead, he created a town, and hid the secret map deep within the city.

Or so the stroy is told.

But in fact, the secret left the city, hidden in the hands of a Demon Lord. The demon was very good friends with the Higurashi family, and took the map with him on his famous ship. No one knew about the maps location except 4 people, the demon lord, Hujimi Higurashi, the demon lord's assistant Myouga, and the lovely Kagura of the Winds. Now you might be asking, who is Kagura of the winds?

She is the sorceress who controls the winds, who controls a voyager's journey. She lives atop a gigantic mountain, in the middle of the ocean, controling all the main currents that drive a ship. She is very often given gifts and treasures in exchange for a faster current. But this was her ultimate prize, the secret of the map. Knowledge was worth more than any prize, and this piece of information was very intuitive.

In exchange for the knowledge, the promised that the Demon Lord's ship be rebuilt as the biggest ship in history, and also the fastest. Wither her powers, she could provide anything needed for the sea. Ship-builders from all around came to build this magnificent ship, and in payment, Lady Kagura of the Winds gave them all any piece of her treasure. Any single piece could be worth hundreds of thousands of Pints(dollars), so the payment was well worth their time.

Two ship builders, Lady Shigwa of Japan, and Mistress Kaede of China, were the wisest of ship builders. They asked for two things each, to stay on the island's mountain with the Lady of the Winds, and for the book of treasures. Kagura saw how wise these two were, and granted each of them their dues. They could stay on the islands, but only one could have the book.

After many tests, it was found that Lady Shigwa would recieve the book. But of course, she shared her knowledge with her friend, Lady Kaede. Now I'm quite sure you ask, what is the Book of Treasures? It is not a book at all, but in fact a portal...

The portal can open up in the shape of a book, and let the reader follow a route to any treasure. When you opened it, you spoke the name of the place you want to go, and it will take you there. But not in body, it will only show you the way there. But instead of finding places, people wanted it to find treasures. So it was dubbed, the Book of Treasures.

But if you remember, the two women asked to stay on the island...

So they could never travel to the treasures, only follow the routes. But that was in fact, what they wanted. See these two women saw what greed did to their husbands, who were pirates. They wanted to take away the book from the pirates who seeked it. So they did, and hid it away on the island, where no one would ever find it.

Thus the loctaion of the Shikon Chest, was also sealed away...

When the Demon Lord took the ship, the Wind Scar, he hid the map in a place no one would find it, or at least, no one looking for it...

And in fact, he died soon after hiding it, taking the loctation to the grave...

But not before leaving an heir...

Most figured it would be his first born, Sesshomaru. The devilous man was every father's dream, tall, strong, smart, and handsome. He was a very monotoned man, who very very seldom made emotion in his face or eyes. In fact, only one was he ever seen smiling, and that was at his father's funeral.

But the only time anyone saw him actally mad, was after the funeral, at the inheritance meeting...

When the most shocking thing occured..

The demon lord left everything, including the ship, to his second, half-breed, son..

Inuyasha...

This boy, was very special. Everyone who met him knew it. His mother died giving birth to him, so he was left to his father for protection. But like every good father, he put the boy to work. After he got old enough, he worked on the ship before his father got the Wind Scar. But in truth, his father also treated him like a king. This boy was smart, but in a way that was surprising to most. He wasn't exactly a logical thinker, but more a practical thinker. Like instead of using four or five ropes to secure a mast, he would suggest using a chain. Or instead of cleaning the clams that hung to the ship, he would suggest leaving them there, and eating them for meals.

His father knew, there was no one like him. After 18 years of working on that ship, he had turned into a strong young man. He was more powerful than probably any demon, smarter than any sailor, and probably better looking than any human. In fact, he looked like his mother. Huge eyes, a small nose, and his face was shaped like hers. But he had his father's eye color, and dog ears that defiantely came from the dog demon inside him. But the most interesting thing about him, was his silver hair.

His father, and brother, also had silver hair. But their's was nothing like his. Their's were long and silky straight, that fanned out easily. But Inuyasha's was silky in a different way, and was never straight. It was a tangle of hair, never brushed, always messy. But it suited him, in a way that surprised many. He was scraggly by nature, and a little illogical, but that almost made him more charming.

Inuyasha was the one, who deserved the ship...

Sesshomaru vowed revenge...

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Inuyasha felt so at home here, wind tangled hair, fresh salt breeze stinging his face. His foot rested on the bow of his ship..

His ship...

Those words were so new to him, yet they felt like they belonged together. His father, the Dreaded Pirate Lord, left him this ship, the Wind Scar, as an heirloom, along with his vast fortune. He felt that all those years of scrubbing floors, and shining swords were finally paying off.

His first mate, Naraku, had always been a dark character. But he was smart, smarter than anyone alive he guessed. He could think of a way to get out of any situation, plus he was a strong fighter too. He wasn't exactly the brightest ray of sunshine, but in reality, no pirate is.

His second in command, Miroku, was a top notch mate. He was a human, not a demon, but he was stronger than most demons in a weird sorta way. See Miroku had high spiritual powers, and could excorsise a demon with a single throw of a sutra. But Miroku preferred to better himself in swords, and became the one of the most renowned swordfighters in the demon and human world.

His crew was hard working, and loyal. In fact, probably the most outstanding crew in all piracy. He sat on the railing of his ship, hanging on the shrouds, just enjoying this day. How everything was perfect, how it seemed nothing could go wrong...

But of course, something must go wrong, or else we have no story. So of course, this is where our story begins, a story of love, adventure, suspense, swashbuckling action, and yada yada yada. Of course though, with any good action, you need a bad guy..

Now you'll see, the bad guy...

Naraku called Inuyasha, saying he'd found something. Inuyasha groaned, wishing the wind would blow just a little harder. No matter what anyone said, the wind blowing through you hair is one of the greatest feelings in the world. He jumped off the railing, and felt the breeze for just a moment longer.

But soon he heard the callings of Naraku again, and he knew he had to go.

He walked down the corridor from where Naraku's voice came, following the carpeted hallways. He turned a corner...

Right into a sword...

He saw a smiling Naraku, his smile more malicious than ever. Shadows hid his face, sending shivers down Inuyasha's spine. Naraku had a sword in his chest, and wasn't pulling out...

"You though you could trust me, didn't you. As your first mate, I will recieve this ship after you die."

What the fuck was he talking about, the ship? He wants him to die? What the fuck was going on!

"What the hell man, get off me!"

But Narkau just sunk the blade deeper, grinning all the way,"I want what I deserve, you fucking half-breed!"

Inuyasha felt the burning pain of the cold metal in his chest, and relished each thump his heart still had left. Pain burned through him like fire consuming a log, the pain centered right through his chest. Somehow, he managed to sink his claws in Naraku's arm, tearing through the flesh and bone as deep as he could. Naraku growled like a rabies infested scowndral, and backed away.

Inuyasha took the opportunity to rip the sword from his chest, feeling the almost satisfying feeling as it left his insides. His right hand immediately went for the sword at his side, and his left went for the sword wound in his chest. He growled, trying to be intimidating, as well as trying to get his mind off the pain in his chest.

By this time, half the crew had arrived for the fight, but Naraku told them to back off, that this was his fight. Some crew mates dared to try to help the wounded hanyou, but also met his demand for a fight. Inuyasha was a pig headed idiot, when it came to pride. He wasn't gonna let Naraku get away that easily...

"You betraying bastard!"

Inuyasha jumped at him, the force strong enough to stop a bull in its tracks. Naraku was slammed through a wall, the debis crumbling all over both of them. Naraku glared at Inuyasha,"You bleeding cripple...and you still fight me. What nerve..."

"Shut UP!"

He swiped the sword through the air, aiming for Naraku's neck. But he blocked the attack, only to redirect the attack towards his thigh. Naraku screamed out in pain, while Inuyasha took the opportunity to gouge the sword back through his neck. But Naraku expected this, and blocked the attack. Naraku used his free hand to punch Inuyasha through the floorboards, his power only seeming to increase with each passing moment.

Miroku watched helplessly fromt he sidelines, and cried out for Inuyasha to watch out,"He's using a Shikon Shard, I'll bet you anything thats it!"

Naraku glared at Miroku, and hissed,"Stay out of this, you foolish bastard!"

Narkau jumped down the holes he created, aiming the tip of his blade for Inuyasha's gut. Inuyasha, knocked out from the fall, opened his eyes to find Naraku about to send a sword straight through his heart. He reached out, and clawed his hands,"Iron Reaver!"

He shattered the sword, as easily as expected. He held up his glowing claws, and growled," You thought you could kill me with trickery! You dirty, backstabbing, betraying..."

But Naraku had found a metal pipe in the debris, and now smacked Inuyasha right in the jaw with it. He sent Inuyasha through 4 more walls, and ran after his speeding body. Inuyasha made sure he didn't black out this time, and jumped right off the fifth wall, and headed straight for Naraku. He whipped out his hidden daggar in his sleeve,"You are dead!"

They rammed into each other, Inuyasha sinking the blade deep into Naraku's neck. Naraku gagged at first, but within moments, fell down dead. Inuyasha finally fell to one knee, and held the wound in his chest. At his side first, was Miroku, concern written all over his face,"Are you alright, Captin?"

"Yea, I'm fine. Get the body outta here.."

Miroku nodded, and went to get the body. He scanned it, feeling a certain remorse...

But also notice two pieces of paper rolled up in his hand. He bent down, and took them from the body. He unrolled them, a look of shock ran across his features.

"Inuyasha, read this!"

He handed him the first piece of paper, which was a note...

From his father?

Dear Reader,

As you can tell, this is the famed ship Wind Scar, created by Kagura of the Winds herself to assure the best travel possible. But many wondered why she made this ship in the first place. It is infact, much more than a Ship. It is also protection for the Shikon Map, to the Shikon Chest. If you found this note, you must have found the map.

If you are a pirate searching for the map, congradulations. You must have gone through alot to find this..

If you just happened to find it, well, lucky you.

The Shikon map is, Obviously, a map that leads to the Shikon chest. Many though, don't know what the Shikon chest is though. It is said to be the most fabulous treasure in history, a wish. A wish for anything, think about it...and dont Underestimate it.

That really is, the greatest Treasure in the world, isn't it?

The first place you need to go, is Higurashi Island. Find the Higurashi family, then the quest can begin. Be warned though, from Here on out, Lady Kagura is watching you.

- Inutake, Demon Lord of the West

Inuyasha was shocked, his father wrote this!

"Well, my friend...seems we're going on a treasure hunt.."

Inuyasha stared wide eyed at the letter from his father...

He bent down to grab the map from Miroku's hands..

"Well, Miroku...head for Higurashi!"

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Well, what cha think? If it seems a little vague, i'm sorry. But of course, this'll be a love story! Omg, the pictures I've got for this story are turning out so great, can't wait to post them for you guys to see.

As always, please review, cause reviews are like candy that don't make you fat!

toodles!