Note: This story was originally posted on This is the first time any version of it has been posted on this site. I was just too lazy to edit the intro.Hi there readers! If you had been following the original version of this story, you should know that I didn't like the monster that I had creadted, so, I killed it. I have re-named the story "New Faces, New Places: Redux". (Ever heard of Apocalypse Now: Redux? Classic Vietnam war movie) And, as always, I do not own InuYasha or any other copyrighted things in my story.
If you didn't see the original version, I basically turned myself into a character and joined the gang on their quest. Some things were said and done that were kinda off, so I tweaked myself. I go by the name of Charlie Frater and this happens to be my first (and a half) story, so enjoy!
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Prologue

Charlie Frater had only been a U.S. Marine for a year, but had already done more on one tour of duty than most did in three. After graduationg the U.S. Naval Academy with top honors, he was put into elite special forces training with the Marines. He was commanding a special unit codenamed "Division Zero." Their mission: stop the demons that had found a way through te well.

Charlie: First Lieutenant Charles Frater reporting as ordered, sir.

Captain Johnson: Thank you, lieutenant. Please, be seated. This demon thing of yours is getting out of control. I can't afford to have you out of real combat for this long. This must be taken care of immediately.

Charlie: What do you propose we do?

Johnson: I hate to do it, but I have no choice but to rotate you back to the states. I want you to stop these demons at their source.

Charlie: That means I'll have to deal with the Higurashis again.

Johnson: I know you're still feeling the effects of the "Higurashi Incident," but you have to put that behind you. It's your patriotic duty.

Charlie: Don't worry, I'll get it done, sir.

Johnson: As always, lieutenant. You're dismissed.

So Charlie was flown out of Iraq and to his home in L.A. He had inherited a ton of money, so he had a huge estate on which his mansion sat. But there was no time for one of his famous parties. There was work to be done. The Higurashis had moved to L.A. because of Mr. Higurashi's "business." This "business" was his downfall. Charlie took some time to dwell on his experience with the Higurashi family:

Flashback

Charlie: Second Lieutenant Charles Frater reporting as ordered, sir.

Capt. Johnson: Slides file labeled "Higurashi" to Charlie This will be the first practical application of "Division Zero." This is the intelligence file on a Mr. Higurashi, a high member in a Japanese Mafia calling themselves the "Silent Dragons." He moved his wife and daughter here to L.A. when there was a high threat of a hit. Now he moves arms around California, with his "shrine" as a front.

Charlie: Plenty of people are known arms traders. What makes him so special?

Johnson: His organization has aquired a nuclear device and plan to sell it to the Russians at 1200 hours today.

Charlie: So you want me to take him out.

Johnson: Exactly. It won't be easy, though. In fact, the shot is damn near impossible, but you're the best sniper we've got. Yesterday, on his way to work, Mr. Higurashi's car was "accidentally" hit by a small rock, cracking the windshield right on his forehead. At 1130 hours today, he will be taking his family to the park before he makes the arms deal. If all goes well, he won't make it to the park. You'll fly ahead of the vehicle with an assassain's rifle. This gun doesn't splatter blood and closes the wound behind it, concealing the cause of death.

Charlie: You want me to do all of this with his family still in the car.

Johnson: I know how it sounds, but it's the only chance we've got. Shoot through the crack in the windshield, and into his head. You only get one shot.

Charlie: I don't suppose I have a choice in all of this?

Johnson: You sure don't.

Charlie geared up and was flown to the target area. As he flew over the car, his eyes me the eyes of the 16-year-old daughter. He couldn't believe he was about to shatter such a beautiful face. As he lined up the shot, he silently apologized to the girl. He knew what it was like to lose a parent. The gun was silenced, but it was the loudest shot he ever heard. After the mission, he recieved a silver star and was promoted to First Lieutenant. They tried to make him a hero, but he felt more like a villain. He had tried to be a friend to the Higurashis but every time he say them, saw the girl, all he could think of was that fateful day. But he didn't have time to worry about that now. He had a job to do. He got his gear together, and took his sword down from the wall. It had been a while since he got a chance to use it, but he was sure he still had the skills. He hopped in his hummer and drove to the Higurashi shrine. Mrs. Higurashi opened the door, seemingly happy to see Charlie.

Mrs. Higurashi: Smiling It's so nice to see you again, Charlie. Noticies a look of "business" on his face Is someting wrong?

Charlie: Hands Mrs. H. a warrant I've been ordered to stop any more demons from crossing over.

Mrs. H.: Well I'm sure Kagome wouldn't mind any help. Let me give you some backround information. Hands Charlie a picture of the gang That's Kagome in her school uniform. That's InuYasha, a half-demon with a bit of an attitude. That's Shippo, a four-year-old orphaned demon. That's Miroku, the lecherous monk. Charlie chuckles to himself And tat's Sango, the demon slayer.

Charlie: Demon slayer, huh? She's very attractive.

Mrs. H.: I trust you won't be too distracted.

Charlie: I'll do my best, but you know me.

They laugh, and Mrs. H. shows Charlie to the well.

Mrs. H.: Well, here it is.

Charlie: So, how does it work?

Mrs. H.: You need a sacred jewel shard to get through.

Charlie: Holding a shard You mean one of these?

Mrs. H.: Yes, that's it. Just jump in and you'll be in feudal Japan.

Charlie: I guess I should get going, then.

Mrs. H.: Be careful!

Charlie jumps into the well, on his way to start the craziest mission Captain Johnson ever volunteered him to do.
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Well there you go! A pretty good intro to the story, I think. Make sure you review and let me know if I've worked the kinks out of my story. You can also drop me an e-mail at I've already started writing the first real chapter so keep an eye out!