A/N: Hey there everyone! This is my new story. Please keep an open mind and enjoy it!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own Inuyasha. So don't sue me, you won't get anything besides student loans.

"speaking"

'thoughts'


Training and Changes

"Thank you Midoriko," Kagome said, accepting a cup of relaxing jasmine tea from her sensei. Blowing lightly to cool it, she took a small sip before looking around the familiar dreamscape. The warm sun shined down from the cloudless blue sky. A slight breeze rustled the green leaves of the far off trees, and made the surrounding field of flowers dance.

A small smile graced Midoriko's lips as she looked at her pupil. Ebony hair framed her heart-shaped face and fell past her shoulders to her waist. Her cobalt-blue eyes sparkled as she looked off into the distance. Dressed in a white haori and red hakama she truly looked like the miko she had grown to be. 'It seems like it was only yesterday that she began her training,' Midoriko thought.


---Flashback---

Standing in a field of flowers Kagome looked around herself, quite confused.

"Where am I?" she wondered out loud.

"You are where you need to be Kagome," a gentle voice said from behind her.

Kagome whirled around to see a woman standing behind her. She was dressed in the traditional miko garb, however, there was a sword strapped to her waist. Kagome was startled to see that she looked like an older version of herself.

"Forgive me for not introducing myself. My name is Midoriko," the woman said. Kagome's eyes widened before she gave a deep bow. Midoriko laughed before grasping Kagome's shoulders and making her stand straight. Kagome looked up into the warrior miko's smiling face.

"My dear there's no need for such formalities. Please, sit and let me explain." Kagome did as she was asked.

"First of all, I must congratulate you on your defeat of Naraku. You showed an extraordinary amount of courage, and because of that everyone survived the battle," she said, smiling at the blushing girl.

"The wish you made on the Shikon no Tama for Kikyo to live was indeed an unselfish one. However, the jewel isn't gone."

Kagome's eyes widened at this. "But I thought it was supposed to…to…"

"to disappear? Yes, that was supposed to happen, but I have decided a different fate for the jewel. It is inside you." Midoriko said. Seeing Kagome pale at her words she continued. "However, it is dormant for now. When its powers become active they will meld with your own, increasing your own powers as well as your lifespan."

"But Midoriko, when will that happen?" Kagome asked.

"It will happen when you complete your training." She told her.

"My training with Sesshomaru-sama?" the young miko asked.

"No. You are being trained in weapons and fighting by Sesshomaru-sama, but the Shikon will become active once you finish your miko training with me." Midoriko said. Kagome's blue eyes widened before she smiled.

"When do we start?" she asked.

"Right now," the warrior miko said.

---End of Flashback---


"Kagome," Midoriko said, getting the other miko's attention.

"Hai?"

"Your training is complete. There is nothing else I can teach you. Now listen as I tell you what will happen now." Seeing that she had her pupil's complete attention she continued. "When you wake up the Shikon no Tama will activate itself once more, as I've told you before. Your aging process will stop, and you will be an immortal, unable of dying by any means. The increase in your powers will not be noticeable to anyone unless you want them to know." Kagome nodded slightly to show she understood.

"A new task had been set before you. There is another world beyond our own that is in need of you."

"What do I need to do?" Kagome asked.

"The well will take you there, but be warned-it is very different from both our worlds." Midoriko said gravely.

"But Midoriko, what if I need to speak with you?" Kagome inquired.

The elder miko smiled. "I will be here, just as I always have been." She stood up and Kagome did the same. She embraced Kagome before looking down at her.

"I am so proud of you Kagome. It has been an honor to teach you."

"It has been an honor to learn from you." Kagome said, looking up at her sensai.

"Remember Kagome-don't be afraid of the dark. It is nothing to fear." Midoriko said before the dream faded, and Kagome woke up.

She sighed before getting out of her large bed. Shivering at the coldness of the stone floor, she quickly crossed the room and opened a large wooden armoire. She decided upon a crème colored kimono with a spray of sakura blossoms that started on her left shoulder and trailed down to her right hip, as well as a matching obi. Once she was dressed she slipped on a par of tabi and geta before schooling her features into a blank mask.

Sesshomaru was sitting at his desk in his study when a nock sounded on the shoji door.

"Enter" he said. Kagome walked in and stood before his desk silently. Sesshoumaru looked at her and raised an eyebrow.

"Midoriko has pronounced this Kagome's training complete Sesshomaru-sama. However she told this Kagome that she was needed elsewhere and that this Kagome was to travel through the well once more." Kagome explained.

"Hn," he said, eyeing the nigen. "Very well Miko. We shall depart when the sun is high. Prepare yourself."

"Hai Sesshomaru-sama," Kagome replied, bowing low before leaving the room.


Kagome stood before the castle gates trying to comfort an upset Shippo and Rin. Shippo was attached to her hip, while Rin was wrapped around her leg.

"But we don't want you to leave Kagome-oneechan!" Rin cried.

"We'll miss you too much okaasan!" Shippo added. Kagome crouched down and looked into their eyes. "Both of you know it's my duty to help those that need me, right?" Bothe of the kids nodded.

"Where I'm going people need me, I have to go. You need to listen to Jaken and Sesshomaru-sama, okay? They nodded and threw their arms around the miko. Kagome hugged them until they released her. They didn't look back as they ran back into the castle.

"This Sesshomaru will look after your kit in your absence." The taiyoukai said. Kagome checked that Seijun was strapped to her waist and that her bow and quiver of arrows were on her back before picking up her pack.

"I'm ready," she told the taiyoukai standing next to her. Stepping up onto his youkai cloud, they sped off to the Bone Eater's Well.

As they traveled, Kagome fingered the hilt of her sword, her mind traveling back to the day she received it.


---Flashback---

Kagome entered the large dojo and noticed Sesshomaru had yet to arrive. Thinking to practice before he showed up, she walked over to the wall to get a katana. She stopped midstep as a new sword caught her eyes. It was a long, slender sword, simple yet elegant.

"Do you like it?" Sesshomaru asked.

"It's amazing," she replied, still examining the sword.

"It is yours," he said. Kagome turned to look at him.

"Mine?" she asked her eyes wide. Sesshomaru inclined his head slightly, his gaze traveling from Kagome to the sword.

"It was made by Totosai from one of this Sesshomaru's fangs. It will enhance your own powers when attacking." He told her as he handed her the sword. Kagome looked up at him.

"What is its name?" she inquired.

"Seijun"

---End of Flashback---


Kagome was jolted out of her thoughts as they began their decent into the grassy clearing surrounding the old wooden well. Sesshomaru's cloud disappeared upon landing, and Kagome tuned and looked up into the golden eyes of her companion.

"This Kagome would form a mind-link, with your approval." Sesshomaru considered it for a moment.

"Hn," he replied. Kagome placed the first two fingers of her right hand on the navy blue crescent moon upon his brow. Closing her eyes and concentrating there was a flash of pink light. After the light had disappeared Kagome stepped back to examine her work. Invisible to all except her was a small pink dot in the middle of his crescent moon.

"This Kagome would like to make a request." Seeing him raise an eyebrow she continued. "If the friends of this Kagome inquire as to her location, would that Sesshomaru explain to them?"

"Indeed," he replied.

"This Kagome would like to thank that Sesshomaru for his generosity in the past two years," Kagome said, bowing low before standing upright again.

"This Sesshomaru acknowledges your thanks Miko." Sesshomaru said. Kagome checked to make sure she had all of her belongings before crossing the clearing to the old well and gracefully leaping over the edge.

Sesshomaru saw the well flash a deep crimson red before falling silent. He stood there for a few moments more before turning and disappearing into the trees.


A/N: And there's the first chapter! Yes this is a crossover, but you won't find out what it is until the next chapter. I'm also putting forth a challenge. The first two people who can correctly guess the translated name of Kagome's sword or the type of crossover will get the next chapter dedicated to them. Brg, you can't guess the crossover cuz you already know. winks I'll try to update as soon as possible but my life is kind of hectic. Does anyone know how to post a story under two different show categories? Please review and let me know what you think. Flames are welcome but they'll be used to burn thought-provoking incense. Until then, ja ne!

Next chapter: A New World