Edit: 03-01-2016 - I went back to add and remove a few things. Nothing too major.

"I fear for King Solomon's world. Al-Thamen has returned and it threatens to destroy the peace we worked so hard to build up as they have done in the past. I taught Aladdin all I could teach him at this time but I fear that may not be enough. Priestess, I know this may be to much to ask considering you are not of this world. Please, lend your strength in the upcoming battle. I do not wish for my friends or anyone else to suffer as Alma Torran had. I beg of you."

With those words imprinted deep within her mind, Kagome set out on another mystical adventure. Her sacred longbow and arrows strapped securely to her trusty ol' yellow backpack, the girl flew across the clear blue sky on brilliant pink wings as soft as the clouds themselves. They flapped up and down, pushing through the rushing wind blowing past them. The sight of her caught everybody's breaths. She was a majestic eagle soaring through the skies. Birds chirped, singing their jolly song in unison with the flying unicorns near her. Down below, lush pink grass peaked through the dirt ground and flowers of every kind littered the neverending field. This new world she journeyed could only be described as paradise. Truly a blissful place to live.

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Pfft, no.

Kagome heaved and groaned as she made her way the green field of nothingness. The land was barren of trees and since a few days ago, she hadn't seen any sign of civilization. Fatigue gripped her sore muscles, her body threatening to buckle up under her from the constant walking she'd done. If only she was in paradise. She could barely hold up her Azusa bow with how tired she felt. Why hadn't she stayed a little longer with the Ryouga tribe? Riiiiiiight, because Mr. Sit-Back-And-Watch-You-Suffer Uraltugo decided to send her to some place in the middle of nowhere alone with little information. Even traveling with Inuyasha wasn't so agonizing.

One thing positive about this was the fact she didn't have to fight demons left and right.

Actually, ever since she came to this world there have been no signs of any sort of demons. Even the people here, with the exception of a very few, held little power. Everyone was normal and Kagome wondered what kind of organization this Al-Thamen was to scare Uraltugo so much that he requested help from someone who wasn't even born in this world.

I want to say nothing can get any worse but then I'll be proven wrong. Something always happens. I almost wish it did if I can talk to another person, Kagome thought.

Even when she'd visited the Ryouga tribe she hadn't actually stayed for any longer than she needed. Kagome needed to restock and she had the money given to her by Uraltugo. Too bad she'll be running empty if she didn't think of something soon. Well, not like starving for a few days was anything new. Once she got to some body of water she could maybe fish for food or look out for fruits and animals in a forest. Rabbits were edible. Kagome sighed, slumping to the ground in defeat.

At fifteen years old she had the fortune of experiencing a true fairy tale when giant centipede demon forced her back 500 years into the past where she met a half-demon by the name of Inuyasha. A powerful wish-granting jewel known as the Shikon no Tama was found in her body and later shattered into a hundred pieces, where they scattered all throughout Japan. That was when her journey began. She joined forces with Inuyasha, making many friends and enemies along the way, and defeated a true evil who threatened to destroy the world. With her tale ended, she would receive the happy ending she deserved. Except, it didn't happen like that. After her role finished in Feudal Japan, Kagome could no longer return and was permanently stuck in the present day of her own time. It took months of moping around for her to finally accept she could return to Inuyasha and her friends again.

Now she was forced into another adventure, this time alone, to fight against an enemy unknown to her. Any adventure she may have wanted again was not anything like this new one. She cursed her luck. At least she knew what kind of person Naraku was and what needed to be done to take care of him. She couldn't even prepare for this time. What was Uraltugo even thinking when he sent her here?

"What I ask for is unreasonable, I know that. You are not born of this world and so you have no obligation to help it. I still ask that you take this chance to explore our world without the influence of others. I'm sure what you find will help you in your decision. There is much beauty, much love, and much peace within this world. However, there is also turmoil, hate, and war all thanks to the abnormalities created by Al-Thamen. What lies ahead of you may end up being too much but I believe your will to be strong enough to overcome any influences that may try to affect you. My only hope is that your final decision will be to help rid this world of Al-Thamen and the abnormalities plaguing it. Please think carefully over what you wish to do and enjoy your time outside," Uraltugo had told her.

Not a minute later and she was dumped here.

"Where's civilization when you need it? I'm running out of supplies again and I'll have to restock soon or else I'm in trouble," Kagome muttered.

Though the biggest trouble she faced was going broke. Soon she'll be out of money and Kagome had no clue as to how she could earn more. Demon hunting wasn't a thing in this world so her powers were useless. So far she hadn't even needed to use her bow since her arrival here except for the rare times an animal tried to attack her. She couldn't use her bow to make money. She couldn't even make and sell things because she had no supplies. What was she supposed to do for the next few months?

Kagome bunched a handful of grass in her warm hands, tearing them from the ground. Her bow lay by her side clutched within her other hand and she played with the grip to ease her frustrations. Doubts clouded her mind and all she wanted to do right now was relax in a nice hot bath. She was sure it would help clear her head and think of the best solution to her problems. She took a whiff of her haori and pulled back, gagging at the heavy smell blanketing figure.

I really need a bath. Even a soak in cold water would be better than walking around stinking, Kagome thought.

The girl slacked, stretching out both arms as she allowed herself to fall back onto the soft lush grass. The long narrow plants tickled her exposed flesh, cooling down her hot body. Her backpack pressed against her back, the hard objects inside jutting from their confinement. For a moment she considered taking it off but decided that was too much effort. It hurt. So as a solution to that problem Kagome rolled onto her stomach and closed her eyes, burying her face in her arms.

"Mama, Gramps, Souta... how are you guys doing? You must be freaking out by now. I disappeared so suddenly without saying a word again. I'm sorry," she mumbled into her sleeves.

Maybe a little rest wouldn't hurt.

The wind blew and the grass swayed in reply. Kagome let out another breath. One minute, two minutes, and just as she found herself completely relaxed the moment she was dreading finally came. Horses galloped in the distance, words meshed together to make one unrecognizable voice. Kagome groaned and pulled herself up. A small army raced towards her and she briefly wondered whether it was too late to hide. That idea never stayed for longer than a second. Even if she had time, where would she hide?

"I have the worst luck in the world..."

What was that saying again, "Out of the frying pan and into the fire?" Yeah, that pretty much summed up her life.

"Look, I'm telling you, I'm not your enemy. I'm just a traveler looking for someone. I don't even know what I did for you to tie me up like this," Kagome said.

The girl was confined inside a large tent with the only escape route situated behind the crowd of intimidating men in front of her. She pulled against the restraints holding her arms behind her back, bending and wiggling her wrists around to allow her fingers to brush against the knot of the rope. Too thick and tied too strong, Kagome wouldn't be able to break it so easily. She didn't have her longbow near either and even her backpack had been taken away. The men obviously knew how to fight if their physic was anything to go by. Even if she did find some way to untie herself, she wouldn't be able to fight against them in a fight.

What made it more frustrating for her was the fact her powers would even prove useless in this situation. After neglecting her training in favor of moping around in her room wishing for Inuyasha to take her back, Kagome was far from strong. The longest she could hold up a barrier would probably be a few minutes and that's if she wasn't overestimating her rusty abilities.

It was at times like this that Kagome wished she'd taken up Sango's offer to train her in martial arts. At least then she'd be able to defend herself when she didn't have her bow with her.

Kagome inhaled a deep breath and let it out a moment later. She couldn't panic. She had to stay calm. This wasn't the first time she found herself in this sort of situation. Calm Kagome, calm. All she needed to do was keep her head and somehow convince them to let her go.

"I haven't done anything. Can't we just talk it out?" Kagome insisted.

None of the men responded. The black-haired woman she saw earlier when she'd first been captured in the field wasn't inside. Kagome wondered whether she was the leader, remembering how the woman had issued out orders to the men who fulfilled them without a word of protest. If she was, Kagome wouldn't have much luck with these people. She needed to speak to the actual leader if she was to get out of here alive. But she couldn't be 100% sure the leader wasn't among these men. She was only assuming from what she'd seen.

The flap acting as a door to the room parted to the side, revealing the black-haired woman from earlier along with a white-haired woman following behind. The men parted ways to allow the woman through. She stopped in front of Kagome's bound form. The woman stared and stared and stared, giving away nothing within those piercing blue eyes of hers. Kagome couldn't even guess the thoughts running through her mind. She gulped, shoulders squaring and her body tensing as nervousness took her over. While Kagome may have seen many intimidating people (Sesshomaru was by far the worst), she couldn't help but shudder, feeling as if her whole soul was out for display.

The woman relaxed, her face softening and a smile brightening her expression. "Sorry about the rough treatment. After searching through your stuff, I've deduced that you aren't an enemy. I hope you forgive me and understand why I have taken you into custody. There are a lot of dangerous people out here and I do not wish for danger to befall my army. I sincerely apologize."

Kagome slumped in relief. For a second there she believed the woman would order for her to be killed. She forced her lips to turn upwards in a strained smile. "It's no problem. I didn't mean to give anyone that impression. I'm really just a traveler."

The woman nodded. She turned to the other woman in the room, the white-haired one that had followed behind her. "Seishun, do you mind unbinding her restraints. There's no reason to keep her tied up any longer."

The men gasped.

"General Hakuei, are you sure you should release her? Who knows if she's a spy of the enemy," one of the men said.

Another nodded. "I don't mean to question your judgement but is it not too hasty of a decision to let her go. We know nothing about her."

"Do you not trust me?" Hakuei questioned.

"Well..."

The second man shook his head. "Of course we trust you. Please forgive us. We spoke out of line." He bowed low to the woman.

Hakuei regarded Kagome once more. "I apologize for the accusations. I have no intentions to make an enemy out of you whatsoever. My men and I have recently been in a rough battle so trusting strangers is not an easy feat. As someone with many enemies, we must be wary of strangers. I do hope you understand, I truly do not mean any harm to you."

"No, it's okay. But since I'm not an enemy, do you mind untying me already?" Kagome asked. She wiggled her arms behind her back in emphasis.

Seishun, the white-haired woman, moved to untie ropes binding Kagome's hands behind her back. Once free, Kagome let out a sigh of relief. Her hands burned from the rope rubbing it raw and she massaged them to ease the pain. Some of the men were muttering to themselves and she could make out a few of them in disagreement with their general. Her eyes moved to stare at the black-haired beauty leading the army and Kagome couldn't help but be in awe. For someone who looked barely past 20, who would have thought someone like her would be a general. She must be really powerful to be in a high position like that.

At least, Kagome thought that was a high position. Everyone respected the woman's decision even if they didn't agree. Kagome never really got military business so she could only assume.

Looks like I convinced her to let me go. That was too easy though. Usually something big happens before I'm released, she thought.

Did the woman really trust her? Kagome couldn't help but doubt Hakuei's motives.

"Your state of dress does not suggest you're a part of the Kouga tribe. Are you perhaps from the Ryouga tribe?" Hakuei inquired. "Oh, how disrespectful of me. I never introduced myself. I am the first Imperial Princess of the Kou empire, as well as the general within the Northern base of the Western Subjugation Army of Kou near the Kouga tribe, General Ren Hakuei. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"I'm Higurashi Kagome, nothing more than a traveler."

"So you aren't part of the Ryouga tribe?"

Kagome shook her head. "Nope. Although I did run into them a while back. I didn't stay very long."

"I see... Kagome, you said? I believe you mentioned you are searching for someone, am I correct? Who is it that you're looking for?"

"Uh..."

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I'm just curious. Mind if I ask where you came from?"

"...I don't really come from anywhere. Like I said, I'm a traveler so I've just been traveling around. Sorry," Kagome replied.

Hakuei shook her head. "It's no problem at all."

"Then where are you headed?"

She asks a lot of questions. She's still suspicious of me, I'm sure. I wonder what she wants to know, Kagome thought. She didn't voice her concerns. "I don't know to be honest. I'm just going wherever right now since I'm not exactly sure where I'm supposed to find the person I'm looking for."

"Well, if you have no place to stay and aren't sure of where to go, you're welcome to stay here. At the very least spend a night. The plains are dangerous at night and who knows what kind of animal may attack. I wouldn't feel right letting you go out there by yourself this late into the day," Hakuei offered.

Kagome blinked. It was already late? Time flew by while she was fretting over how to escape her kidnappers. "Is that really okay? I wouldn't wanna trouble you or anything. Besides, I'm a stranger. Aren't you worried about what'll happen?"

What was up with this. She wasn't used to people just letting her off the hook without anything happen. Was her luck really not as bad as she thought?

"The fact that you question it like that tells me I don't have to worry. But I'm sure my men are still wary of you despite my words. To ease all your minds, I will personally watch over you for the duration of your stay here. Seishun, do me a favor and fetch Miss Kagome's items. I'm sure she'll be happy they are returned to her."

The men looked ready to protest at their leader's decision, only to shut their mouths before any words could escape the moment Hakuei turned to them.

"Do you have any protest to me guarding her? If it's me, then you wouldn't have to worry about Miss Kagome doing anything while she's here. I'll be the one to personally take care of her, after all," Hakuei said.

The men kept quiet.

"Miss Kagome, please follow me."

Kagome nodded and allowed the woman to lead her through the rooms. She hadn't really thought about it but looking around, Kagome was amazed with the place. The place consisted of a large tent surrounded by more tents and clothed buildings connecting to the main one. Outside of this tent there were others smaller inside which Kagome guessed acted as a home for the army within the base. Not only that, each room held several items inside. She could only see a few of the things inside the room through the gaps within the flaps but Kagome could make out what room was used for what based on the items she saw inside. This kinda reminded her sort of of a mansion except made with cloth.

They stopped in front of another flap of doors which Hakuei held open for Kagome. Taking this as a cue to get in, Kagome stepped inside and marveled at the place. This must've been Hakuei's room. It wasn't awfully large but definitely spacious. The room consisted of different blues and reds, mixed artfully together to create a beautiful artworks. Rugs and drapes were placed on the floors, over the little furniture in the room, and what was considered the walls. There were few decorations but what she could see were intricately designed stands and a desk with vases and flowers to warm the place up. What acted as a bed was nothing but some thick blankets buried under a bunch of fluffy pillows.

"This is my room and, for the moment, will also act as your room. I hope you don't mind. Since I'm to watch over you we will have to be within the same space all the time. You have decided to stay the night, right?"

Kagome nodded. "Wow, this room is really pretty! I've never been in one like this before."

"I'm glad you like it."

The clearing of a throat told the two of another's presence. Kagome turned and within the gap of the flap she could make out the white-haired woman from earlier, carrying what Kagome instantly recognized as her trusty ol' backpack and the Azusa bow.

"You may come in Seishun," Hakuei said.

The flaps parted and Seishun stepped inside, dropping off the items within her hands beside Kagome, who was instantly checking on her bow and backpack. Hakuei chuckled.

"Please inform me if there is anything missing from your possessions. Although I highly doubt it, should you find an item missing I will make sure to search for it," Hakuei said.

Kagome blushed, realizing her rudeness and she straightened, rubbing her thumb nervously over the grip of her bow. "No, no, it's okay. Sorry, I'm just kinda used to something happening to me or my stuff. Everything's here so you don't have to worry!"

Hakuei raised an eyebrow. "You make it sound as if this isn't the first time some has made you a captive."

"Uh..." Kagome laughed sheepishly. "You could say I've had my fair share of experiences."

Memories of all the times she'd been kidnapped or almost killed flooded her mind and she couldn't help but feel embarrassed. How many times was Inuyasha forced to come rescue her because she'd been too weak to keep herself out of trouble. If Inuyasha had found out about the latest happenings he would have been swearing. He never liked constantly having to play the hero because she'd been careless.

"By the way, I've been meaning to ask. Why are you letting me go so easily? I would have expected you to interrogate me until I've proven my innocence. That's usually how it goes for me. Aren't you suspicious?" Kagome questioned.

"Yes, I am," Hakuei admitted. "It's true that I don't know anything about you and it makes me wanna learn more to be positive that you aren't an enemy. However, what I said earlier was the truth. I do not wish to make enemies nor do I wish to keep people captive without a solid reason. You did nothing to offend us and so there is no reason to keep you tied up. That doesn't change the fact that you could a spy in disguise. That's why, to both satisfy my curiosity and make sure nothing happens, I volunteered to keep watch over you myself and not one of my men."

"I see."

"By the way, Miss Kagome."

"Hmm?"

"That bow of yours, it isn't an ordinary weapon, is it? Earlier, when I inspected it, I felt a strange sensation when I touched the bow. It appears to hold some kind of power."

"..."

Kagome gripped her bow tightly, biting the inside of her cheek as she wondered how to answer Hakuei's question. Would it be safe to tell her of the bow's power? Hakuei didn't look like she would freak out or try to attack or something. The fact she could feel anything at all means she's no ordinary person. Even though she knew she shouldn't trust others with important information like this so easily, Kagome couldn't help but feel like she could trust Hakuei. The woman gave off a vibe similar to Sango.

"You're right, it's not a normal bow. My bow is a sacred weapon created by the Spirit of Mount Azusa. It has a power of its own but that's a little hard to explain exactly," Kagome answered.

"I thought so."

The night dragged on and the two women got to know each other better, sharing the few stories they could of each other. Kagome learned that Hakuei had a younger brother as well as a lot of step-siblings who she cared for and respected. She'd been right to assume the woman was a kind and strong woman. Her goal of unifying the world to great a peaceful one where no war or tragedy occurred was something Kagome admired. Of course, she knew something that like would be almost impossible to create but Kagome supported Hakuei all the way. The two were quite similar, especially in their believes. But there were also many differences between them and Kagome enjoyed learning all about her.

One thing she was embarrassed about and would never admit to anyone was how she assumed Seishun was a female. He was male. It wasn't her fault though! He looked so feminine and even had a voice on the high side that it was only logical to assume him female - that was what she told herself at least.l

Hakuei surprised her with an offer to join them back to Kou. Although Kagome wondered why someone she barely knew would want her to join, she couldn't disagree with the points Hakuei made. Traveling alone by herself with little knowledge of this world would only lead to trouble. She had no clue where Aladdin was and she only had so much money with her. Hakuei even offered to ask her brothers if they had any information on the person she was searching for. This would be to her benefit. So without a good reason to deny, Kagome accept Hakuei's offer.

Kagome wanted to trust Hakuei.

Just wait Aladdin, I'll find you soon. Even if I have to travel across the globe. Then when everything's done and over, I'll finally be able to go home and see my family again.

AN: I know I already have three stories to work on but this idea has been bugging me a lot. Actually, I'm still not positive if I should be writing this story or not but I've always wanted to take a try at a Kagome-centric story. It's my first time using an Inuyasha character as well as Magi characters. Since I don't have experience in writing them, I'm sorry if they appear terribly OOC. I'll try my best to keep everyone in character and this story interesting. I do hope you help me by sharing any advice you have and even ideas if you wish.