AN: Sorry for the bad summary. I'm not made for this kind of things. Just wanted to share some idea. (_) I've had this story in my mind for some years now and I think it's about time that I share it with people/YOU XDD Okay! Enough with the talking!

Take note! I will not follow some story lines and stuff from the manga or anime. This is plain fiction ;)

"Tadaima!"

"Okaeri nasaii" came Mrs. Higurashi's voice as she welcomed her daughter home from a long journey from the feudal era.

"A! It's a good thing that you've come home earlier dear." The older woman said as she led her daughter towards her room. "Go change~ we will be having a visitor."

"Ee? Who's visiting us mother?" Kagome asked as she changed inside her room.

"You see, your father has called me earlier informing me that a friend of his will be visiting or will be staying with us for the mean time. Alas! We are going to clean the guest room." The older woman dragged her daughter towards the rarely used room.

"Do you know who this visitor is mother?" Kagome asked as she put on a new cover on the bed.

"I'm quite sure you've met him before Kagome.. 7 years ago he went here with your father. A fine young man he is. He was your father's student back then he's become your father's colleague at work." The mother said with a dreamy look in her eyes.

"I think he'll appreciate it if you don't show that side of yourself in front of him mom." Kagome said as she giggled at her mother's antics.

"Well he is a handsome young lad. Too bad he's too young and is about to have his wedding next summer." Her mother heaved a sigh.

"Shouldn't we be glad that he's found someone?" Kagome sweat dropped as she finished up cleaning the room. "Well then I guess he'll have his fiancé with him when he comes."

`RIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGGGGG'

"Oh! Here they come!" Mrs. Haigurashi cheered as she dragged the whole household towards the front door.

"Irashaimase!" The whole household greeted as they opened the door.

Standing at the door step was a tall man in his early twenties, short black hair, tan skin and dark blue determined eyes. Beside him stand a very elegant looking woman smaller but a bit taller than the average; pale white skin, jet black hair reaching her waist and silver calm eyes.

"Ohh good morning to you madam." The man said as he scratched his head cheekily.

"Good morning Takashi-san! Welcome to our humble household." Mrs. Higurashi shook the hand of the visitors.

"Hello, my name's Takashi Yuya and this is my fiancé Andou Haruka." The visitors bowed as they entered the house.

"Oh yes! You're always welcome to go in our house. A pleasure to meet you Ms. Andou!" She shook the hand of the new comer as she led them towards the dining area.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Mrs. Higurashi. This is my daughter Kagome, my son Souta and this is Grampa." The new comer bowed her head as she acknowledged the whole household.

"Well then I guess, we'll be intruding in your household for the mean time. Thank you for letting us in Mrs. Higurashi."

"It's our pleasure Yuya-san!"

"I'll be leaving first thing in the morning tomorrow. For the mean time while I'm gone, please look after Haruka here for me." Yuya said sadly as they settled in on the dining table.

"oh that will not be a problem Yuya-san. I'm sure Haruka-san will enjoy Kagome's company during her stay." Kagome smiled and waved her hand at Haruka.

"My little Ruka here has been stressing herself for the past 2 years. She's tiring herself working non-stop so I decided to take her and have her leave. So I brought her here so she could take a rest. Again I'm sorry for bothering you." Yuya bowed again.

"It's no bother at all! Kagome why don't you take Andou-san for a walk? While I catch-up with Yuya-san." Kagome smiled again as she ushered the girl outside.

'She's too shy I think.' She pondered as she looked at the girl walking beside her.

"Ne Ruka-san, am I boring you?" Kagome tried to ask as she moved beside the quiet girl.

"No, not at all. Sorry Higurashi-san, I should be the one asking you that question." The girl mused as she bowed her head at the younger girl.

"Oh no no! I didn't really mean it that way." The scratched her neck in panic.

"Don't worry, no offense is taken. You can go ahead and ask me questions that you have in mind, I'll be glad to answer all of them." The girl gave a re-assuring smile as she resumed their walk.

"Can you tell me something about yourself?" The younger woman asked shyly.

"Well, you can call me Ruka, 22 years old. I'm a native from Hokkaido, I was a former student of your father." The girl said as they settled down on a park bench.

"What about Yuya-san? Is he your classmate? He's also my father's student." Kagome asked again.

"Well he's my senior when I was in my freshmen year in college. I have met him during a review session that is being held by our seniors. I guess he took notice of me because after that started following me around, bugging me."

"Do you live together? What about your parents?" Kagome didn't know where that question came from but asked non-chalantly. She isn't quite sure how to put a finger on it but she saw something flicker in Haruka's eyes.

"Well, they died from an accident about 6 years ago. After knowing about the incident he.. He took me in. I've been living with him ever since." The girl said with a sad smile on her face.

"Isn't Yuya-san sweet?" Kagome retorted as she tries to enlighten the atmosphere.

"Hmmmm he is isn't he?" The older girl giggled.

"But during that time we weren't together." The girl justified as she looked at Kagome.

"O." Kagome looked shocked as she looked at her. "Then he must really love you if he did just that!"

"Hmmm.. you think so?" Again, Kagome saw something flicker in the girl's eyes.

"Kagome… Can I call you Kagome?"

"Y-yes" Kagome answered; somewhat shocked as the other girl decided to start the conversation.

"How would you know that? Do you have someone special? Does he do the same thing as Yuya?" The girl asked as she took note of Kagome's fidgety reaction.

"Not really.." A sudden flash of Inuyasha's image inside her mind made her blush.

"I mean I'm too young for those kinds of things!" Kagome said as she fiddled with her finger.

"I apologize for asking you such ridiculous things. I guess it's time to go now. Let's head back to your house." Haruka stated as she bowed and started walking past the younger girl.

"Yeah… I think we should." Kagome followed.

...HIGURASHI HIUSEHOLD...

"Ah, Andou-san. Are you aware of a priestess from the past who has the same name as yours?" Grampa asked the moment they started to eat there dinner.

"Not this again.." Souta stopped and looked at his food with a grimace.

"Really?" Came an amused male voice.

"Yes! That is true, it is said that this priestess is the pillar of the Mikos back in her time. You see... she was one of the first miko and is very powerful that a lot of demon would bow their heads or would run away whenever they feel her presence." Grampa indicated a bit excitedly.

"You hear that Ruka?" Yuya said placing his hand over his fiancé's

"She has vowed to serve the humanity. The Gods themselves has given her immense power in order to fulfill her duty. She was given the opportunity to live and not die in order to continue her vow. With this power she created a very powerful jewel but upon having it she decided to immediately destroy it in which she failed and has caused for her health to deteriorate. In her death bed she gave it to her right hand and entrusted it to her on her last breath. The young priestess with the name of Midoriko then used it in order to seal herself and Magatsushi's soul inside the jewel. The jewel is supposed to be hand down by the priestess who is guarding it to her subordinate to guard it after she dies." Upon the end of the story all heads are turned towards the oldest man in the house.

"That was... epic! How do you know all that stuff grampa?" Yuya stood as he placed himself near the older man.

"Would you like me to tell you a lot of stories young lad? Oh! I almost forgot' there has been an urban legend that the priestess did not die and that she is still roaming around Japan to fulfill her vow." The old mas stated as he scratches his chin.

"How do you know that grampa? Tell me more!" Yuya clapped his hand as he engrossed himself on the stories.

"Well... during those times a lot of people are in doubt about the death of the powerful priestess so they decided to pay her grave a visit, something happened that lead for her grave to be dug up and there was no trace of a body that has been buried there before." Yuya gasped as he heard the older man.

"Ne Ruka, is there a chance that she is your ancestor?" Yuya asked cheerily as his eyes sparked.

"Enough with that grampa, you're making up those stories again." Kagome said as she stared at the old man with a bored expression.

"I am not making this up. This story is true!"

"Hmmm this is the first time I've heard of that story." Haruka said as she stood up to wash her plate.

"Well then, maybe she's really your ancestor. You... you..." Yuya tackled her like a child who has missed his parents for the whole year.

"And if she is my ancestor, what's in it for us?" She asked as played with a strand of his hair.

"That means that if the urban legend is true then we can invite her to our wedding next summer!" He screamed as he clasped his hands together joyfully.

"Suite yourself Yuya-kun." Haruka said as she giggled at her fiançes childish behavior.

"I'd like to excuse myself. I feel a bit tired from the journey. Thank you for the wonderful dinner and story." With that Haruka bowed and decided to her and Yuya's room.

"I think I should probably accompany her. Thank you again for the dinner and the story. I'll make sure to hear of it again when I return." He waved back as he started to skip towards his room.

"Do you really need to leave me behind Yuya?" The woman asked as she settled on to the bed with her lover.

"I don't want to but it's for the best. You need a break, you're stressing yourself out." He answered as he cuddled with her. "I'll be back even before you know it. You have my word." With that they've decided to close their eyes and rest.

"Grampa... the jewel that you were talking about that was the shikon jewel isn't it?"

"Mother, I will be returning to the Feudal era the day after tomorrow. If Haruka-san looked for me then tell her that I am at my friend's house." Kagome said as both of the visitors left.

"I'll seek Kaede's help to know more about the priestess and if the legend is true then we should seek her and ask her to aid us with our fight with Naraku."

"But Kagome, her demise is true. The urban legend has not been proven to be a fact. It's just a rumor." Kagome stopped on her track as she heard her grampa's statement.

"It's worth a try grampa.. It's worth a try."

"Hai hai! Thank you for letting me in for the night and for letting Ruka-chan stay for a break. I will surely visit every then and now, Arigatou Mrs. Higurashi for your hospitality. I guess I'll be on my way now." Yuya said as he went outside the door.

"Be careful young lad. When you get back I'll be telling you another sotry." Grampa waved to the young man.

"I'll be looking forward to another story grampa!"

My head it hurts. Yuya? I opened my eyes and was welcomed by the sunlight shinning from the window. I guess he left before I woke up. 'Sigh' I need a walk.

"Good morning." I greeted as I saw the owners sitting in the dining area eating there breakfast.

"Ruka! Come seat with us." Kagome greeted as she ushered the girl to seat by her side.

"Did Yuya left already?"

"Yes, he said he'll be back before you know it." Ruka nods her head as she ate her breakfast.

"Can I have a stroll around the yard Mrs. Higurashi?"

"Of course! Would you like Kagome to accompany you?"

"I think I'd like to go alone for now, I wouldn't want to bother Kagome." She smiled as she stood and went outside.

As I went outside the house I saw a big tree right in front of the house. I mused around it, that's odd. I rose up an eyebrow as I felt a pulse coming from it. I decided to place my ear against it as I felt it pulse against my fingertips.

'lub-dub, lub-dub.' I was a bit frightened as I heard a faint heartbeat. What an odd tree... I could've sworn.. I stroll away from the tree. In the distance I saw an old temple and as I approached it a voice inside my head told me to stop and avoid the temple at any cost.

'I wonder..' as I approach the temple I felt yet again a pulse coming from inside it.

'Go back! You don't want to go near that thing.' A voice in my head kept on nagging me as I approach the old building. I didn't mind it as I continue on towards it.

"No.. Go back." I felt a strange sensation as I entered the building. I felt nauseous.

'Lub-dub, lub-dub.'

"Odd isn't it? For a building and a tree to have a heartbeat…" I mused as I went inside the temple.

Before me stands an old well, upon some feet away from the well I had this nagging feeling inside me. It's telling me to scram, away as possible and never return. But my feet does otherwise. I started heading towards the well. As I peak inside of it, I felt all the hair on my body rise. As if warning me...

'Nothing's down there Ruka. Now let's head inside.' I whispered to myself. As I turn my back away from the well, I felt something pulled on my waist and on instant I felt myself fly down inside it.

"wh...what?" I asked as light engulfed my whole being.

'Am I dead?' I waited for the impact that never came. Instead I felt the soft moist brownish soil beneath me.

'Brown?' I asked curiously as I held it with my hand. I looked up surprised as I saw the clear blue sky instead of the dark roof of the old temple. I didn't have time to ponder as I saw a ladder made out of rope hanging inside beside me. By the time I climbed out of the well; I saw vast forest in front of me and out of the corner of my eye, I saw a flash of red as it settled on the tree in front of me.

"Where am I?" I asked sounding tired. 'What is this...this…place..?' I managed to whisper as I felt myself fall on my knees and darkness settled in.