There are absolutely two things that I love: Inuyasha and William Shakespeare. This story was inspired by both Inuyasha and Romeo and Juliet I do not own either of them. I hope you like the story. Please rate and review.

Chapter One: How It All Began

The great castle of the demons was bustling. Loud noises from every corner as my lady gave birth to the new heir to the thrown. Smiling Inutaisho hovers over his mate. Luna a demon of pure white hair and crystal blue eyes clenches her fists tightly as sweat drips off her forehead. Eyes closed and ladies of waiting by her side the queen of the demonic castle gives birth to a healthy newborn. Screaming at the top of his lungs the ladies in waiting pass the newborn to his father. Wrapping a blanket of silver fur the proud parent stares down at his first born; the new heir to the Inutaisho thrown. The pup has golden eyes like his father, but white hair like his mother. A blue crescent moon is on his forehead symbolizing his demon heritage. Holding the pup up Inutaisho walks out to the balcony of the castle's room. A loud waves of cheers can be heard as the newborn starts to wail. A celebration would be held in his honor. Walking back to his mate Inutaisho places the pup in his mother's arms. Holding the pup up to her breast she lets him feed.

"A fine babe, my dear." Inutaisho smiles kissing his mates head.

"What shall his name be, my lord?" Luna asks looking at the pup.

"Sesshomaru. His name shall be Sesshomaru." Inutaisho says rubbing the pup's head lightly.

"Sesshomaru." Luna murmurs the words rolling off of her delicate lips.

"He'll succeed me when I pass on. He'll become Lord of the Demons."

"I have faith in him. Make us proud Sesshomaru."

Three Years Later

"Come on now, Sesshomaru. Come to mommy." The demon mistress calls to her young son.

"Mommy!" A little yell escapes the young lord's mouth as he runs into his mother's open arms.

"That's my boy." Luna giggles cuddling the pup.

"Where's daddy?" Sesshomaru asks cocking his head.

"He's out with the demon council. He'll be home soon." Luna answers ruffling his hair.

"My lady! My lady!" A voice calls across the court's garden.

Running across the neatly cut grass is a little green imp. Sweat is dripping from his forehead and his breathing is heavy. As the imp approaches Luna notices blood cascading from a large gouge in his abdomen. Collapsing at his lady's feet the little imp bows is head in respect. Kneeling down fear in her blue orbs Luna questions the tiny demon about his wounds and sudden actions.

"Master Jaken, what is going on? Why are you covered in blood?" Luna asks the panting imp.

"We're under attack, my lady. The castle is under attack." Jaken gasps looking up into the queen's eyes.

"Who? Who is attacking the castle?"

"A human. A human and his band of men. They're looking for you and the young lord."

"Inutaisho. Has Inutaisho been summoned back to the castle?"

"I do not believe so. Even if word has gotten to him, the castle is already under attack, my lady."

"Jaken, take Lord Sesshomaru."

"But my lady…"

"Take my son and flee the castle to the underground barracks. Find Inutaisho and summon him back to the castle. The solders and I will protect the castle until My Lords return."

"Yes, my lady. Come along now Lord Sesshomaru we must obey your mother's heed."

"Mother?" Lord Sesshomaru asks looking to the pale queen.

Standing up Luna turns to her only son. Sesshomaru to little to comprehend what exactly is going on looks to his mother for guidance. Cocking his head and tears start to form in the little pup's eyes. Picking up her son Luna hold the young lord in her warm embrace.

"Mother, where is Master Jaken taking me?" Sesshomaru cries holding onto Luna's kimono tightly.

"Away. Only for a little while though." Luna explains fixing her son's crown.

"I don't want to go! I want to stay with you and father." Sesshomaru sobs even louder.

"You must go, you cannot stay here it isn't safe."

"But…"

"No more tears. A prince must never reveal his emotions, it makes him weak and vulnerable. Sesshomaru you are a prince and must never forget that."

"Mother…"

"You must go now, Sesshomaru. Never forget who and what you are."

Kissing his forehead Luna sets the young prince down on the ground beside Jaken. Extending his hand Sesshomaru takes the hand of Inutaisho's vassal. Walking off into the setting sun Jaken takes Sesshomaru away from the only home he's ever known. Following after her son with her eyes Luna soon turns to the castle. Walking into the exploding grounds Luna lets three words escape her lips. Make me proud.

Later…

"How could this have happened? Were there no precautions? No warning signs?" Inutaisho bellows to his followers.

"Lord Inutaisho, there were no signs. It was an attack that they had planned all along. The humans have always been begrudging." Naraku a clever demon smiles walking up close to the king.

"Naraku, humans haven't always been bad. They were friends to us formerly. I wonder what caused them to uproar?" Myoga a flea demon asks perching on the king's right shoulder.

"One thing is for sure though. They have attacked and the kingdom is in trouble." Kagura comments looking into Inutaisho's amber eyes.

"The castle! Luna and Sesshomaru are there! Hurry we must get back to them immediately!" Inutaisho exclaims just realizing his family's life is at stake.

Running into the underground barracks Inutaisho transforms into a full dog youki. Myoga, Kagura, and Naraku are following close behind. It isn't long before Sesshomaru runs into Jaken and Sesshomaru. Transforming back into normal form Jaken bows at the feet of his lord, while Sesshomaru jumps into his father's open arms. Pressing his son up close to his chest Inutaisho breaths in the scent of his pup. I could have lost you, Sesshomaru.

"Master Jaken, where is Luna?" Inutaisho asks realizing his wife is not in the underground barracks.

"She ordered me to take Lord Sesshomaru into the underground barracks and find you, my lord." Jaken replies lifting his head to meet his master's amber ones.

"But where is Luna? Why is she not with you?" Inutaisho asks again this time a bit more irritated.

"She's at the castle with the soldiers, my lord. She wanted to stay and defend the castle until you came." Jaken whispers shaking now at the sudden rise in Inutaisho's voice.

"THE CASTLE! SHE'LL BE KILLED!" Inutaisho snarls teeth now extending out of his mouth.

"What shall we do, my lord?" Kagura asks looking to Sesshomaru.

"Kagura, I want you to take my son. Jaken follow Kagura. Naraku and Myoga come with me back to the castle. I have to rescue my mate." Inutaisho replies handing over Sesshomaru to Kagura.

"Daddy, you'll come back for me right?" Sesshomaru asks from Kagura's arms.

"I'll come back, Sesshomaru. You can be sure of that." Inutaisho smiles ruffling his son's hair. "Let's go. We haven't much time."

Turning to Myoga and Naraku, Inutaisho transforms back into a full dog youki. Taking one last look back at his heir, Inutaisho races down the underground barracks to the warring castle. Turning back to the way of which she came, Kagura takes Sesshomaru down the barracks to the counsel. Peaking over Kagura's shoulder Sesshomaru stares down the torch lit path. Mommy, daddy is coming for you.

Darker Days…

After the attack upon the demon castle by the humans matrimony between a demon and a human was prohibited. Sesshomaru who had been watched after by Kagura until the month long battle was over returned home to his father the king; only to find out his mother Luna had been killed protecting the innocent. The funeral of the queen and the villagers was held not long after Sesshomaru's return. Widowed Inutaisho became more closed off and a bit more brutal. Leaving Sesshomaru to take care of himself on his own accord.

"Father, when are you coming back?" Sesshomaru asks out of the blue one day. He was now seven years old.

"What do you mean son?" Inutaisho replies eyes blank.

"I miss the father who used to protect me. I miss the father who fathered me. Where did he go to and when will he return home to me?"

"I don't think the father you once knew will ever return my son. After your mother's death apart of me lost it's self."

"Then maybe what you need is another mother…"

"HOW COULD YOU EVEN SUGGEST SOMETHING LIKE THAT? DO YOU HAVE NO RESPECT FOR THE WOMAN WHO GAVE YOU LIFE, SESSHOMARU?!"

"I have plenty respect, my lord. I just wish for the father I once knew to return to me."

Looking at his son tears start to come to the lord's eyes. Sesshomaru frowning slightly cocks his head and stares into his father's eyes.

"Father, why do you shed those tears? Sesshomaru asks staring at the strange sight standing before him.

"Your father realizes how neglectful he's been to his son. Even though your mother has passed on I should not harbor these feelings." Inutaisho admits kneeling eye level with his son.

"I promise you that I will avenge mother and be a good heir if you promise me one thing."

"And what is that son?"

"You will better father and king."

"You have a deal."

"LORD INUTAISHO! LORD INUTAISHO!" Master Jaken's voice rings out into the room.

"Master Jaken what is it?" Inutaisho asks standing up right quite alarmed.

"There has been a breach! A human has snuck into the castle! You have to stop her!" Jaken cries pointing to the door.

"Right. Sesshomaru stay here with Jaken until the matter is settled." Inutaisho orders his son.

"Father, please take care." Sesshomaru calls to the transforming demon.

"He will. You know he will, my lord." Jaken replies nodding his head.

Inutaisho soon captures the human who caused the breach; it's a mortal woman by the name of Izayoi.

"What do you think you are doing in the castle of the demons, wretch?" Inutaisho snarls at the woman.

"Let me go! I need to speak with the lord of this castle. Release me immediately." The woman screams eyes fearless.

"I am the lord. What do you want with me, monster?"

"You are the Lord Inutaisho? You seem nothing like the lord I met years before."

"What are your relations with me woman? What do you know of Lord Inutaisho?"

"The lord I have heard about is a valiant man. At least he was the day he rescued me from execution. Do you not remember, Izayoi?"

"Izayoi the peasant? The peasant who disguised herself as royalty to save her people?"

"That's correct. You saved me, Lord Inutaisho. You did not let me die that day on the chopping block. And so now I am forever indebted to you."

"Why have you come today? Is this about repaying your debt?"

"Yes and no. I came to you today to warn you that the mortals of my country are in an uproar over the death the demons of your country have caused. They are claiming war upon you, my lord."

"Why do you tell me this? You are one of them too are you not?"

"I am human, but my loyalties are strong to those who I believe deserve justice."

"You are loyal to the demons even as we slaughter your people?"

"You saved my life. I will protect the one who has freed me from the shadow of death. Please Lord Inutaisho take me under your wing and I shall serve whatever purpose you wish me to fulfill."

"It has been a long while since I have had a woman of your status in my presence. Not since my deceased mate Luna."

"I am sorry for your loss."

"She was a good mate, but I was not. I could not protect her to my full abilities and she died. Izayoi, would you risk death for me?"

"I am in your debt, my lord. I am no longer scared of death because I have seen beyond that window."

"Then do me this favor. Become my mate and bear me a child. This child of both human and demon blood will represent the light in the darkness. It will represent the common dream of both species; peace."

"As you wish, my lord."

So after meeting up with the woman he had saved years before Inutaisho and Izayoi became mates. It was no long after that Izayoi became with child and held the second heir to the Inutaisho thrown. Sesshomaru now getting older was starting to understand that humans were the enemy and should be dealt with accordingly. So when the night came that Izayoi was to give birth Sesshomaru made his move.

"Sesshomaru, what are you doing here?" Izayoi asks breathless the infant hanyou sleeping beside her.

"I came to take care of you, mother dearest." Sesshomaru chuckles withdrawing a dagger from behind his back.

"Sesshomaru, you cannot do this! What of your father?" Izayoi whispers hovering over her newborn son.

"My father is gone fighting the enemy. Izayoi, you are the enemy as well. I do not care if you have pledged loyalty to our people, you are the enemy and must be dealt with accordingly." Sesshomaru growls coming closer.

"Before you kill me promise me one thing." Izayoi demands eyes hard.

"What?"

"You will not kill the infant. I do not care what you say about me, but the infant has not been corrupted. And like you he has demon blood."

"You have my word. I will not kill my younger brother for he obtains demon blood, but you Madame you must die."

"As you wish, my lord. Inuyasha remember who you are."

"What did you just say?"

"I told my son to remember who he is. Inuyasha is the offspring of both a demon and a human. He is a prince of noble heritage."

"Nobel heritage that belongs to my father. Say goodbye foul woman."

And with the slitting of Izayoi's throat the deed is done. Picking up his younger brother Sesshomaru leaves the room. Little brother you shall learn to hate them. Although you are part human you will hate them. Hate them because the took away everything you ever loved.

How was the first chapter? I know it's a bit long but I needed to put in a lot of detail. Kagome will be entering the story soon with a few more characters. Please rate and review! Thanks.