A/n: this is my very first fanfic, so please do go easy on me with your reviews! Oh, and I don't own any Inuyasha characters or Inuyasha itself…sadly. Enjoy!

-Chapter 1-

Almeria stared down at the deep, dark well her cousin Kagome had at her shrine. She couldn't make out what it was that was drawing her into it. She felt that somewhere deep within the well, something or someone was calling out to her.

Almeria stared down at the well for a few more minutes, and then shrugged to herself. "The changing season's here at Tokyo must be making me hallucinate." With a sigh, she grabbed her luggage and got ready to head out the door to meet Kagome. But, as soon as she took a step forward, the bright light appeared from the well and dragged her down.

"Ah…" Almeria coughed and gasped for air as she felt herself fall endlessly down the well. All she could see at the moment was white all around her. Where was she?

"Calm yourself and be still Goddess of the Moon." Suddenly, a gently and mature voice was heard all around Almeria. It seemed to come from all directions, but not a single figure was seen.

"Wh- Wh- Who's there?" Almeria looked around her but with no avail, not even a silhouette was seen.

"Be calm now Moon Goddess, I will not hurt you. I am no threat." Just then, a very beautiful woman with long black hair, odd white eyes, and pale skin appeared before Almeria.

Almeria was beyond speechless. No words could describe just how beautiful this woman before her was. She was literally glowing! "Who ARE you?"

"My name is Ermine, and you Almeria are my reincarnation." The Goddess known as Ermine gave Almeria a warm smile.

"G-Goddess? Reincarnation? I- I don't understand!" Almeria was flabbergasted. How could that be? She was the reincarnation of a Goddess? No way. There's no way!

"I understand that you are shocked by this new news, but I have no doubt in my mind that you are my reincarnation and you will be my successor." Goddess Ermine opened her palm, and within seconds a beautiful silver cross appeared.

"What is it?" Almeria slowly but hesitantly took a step forward hoping that all this was merely a dream, and she would wake up upon the ground beside the well.

"This divine cross is called Zelretch. It will be your weapon, and it will be your most treasured companion. Now come closer, and he will see if you are worthy."

Almeria now stood inches from Goddess Ermine, and slowly raised her hand and touched Zelretch. Soon, a bright new light engulfed Almeria and everything around her. The last words she could hear were Goddess' Ermine's.

"The Heavens have chosen you to bring forth balance towards the world once again. Goddess Almeria…"

A/n: well that's the end of chapter 1! I hoped you enjoy and stay long enough for more along the way! Please do review I'd love to hear from all of you please and thank you! ^_^