A/N: I do not own either Inuyasha or the Hobbit.

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Chapter 2:

Kagome woke with a splitting headache. Opening her eyes, she immediately shut them again as the light nearly blinded her. Letting her eyes adjust to the light, Kagome took a look at her surroundings. Looking around all Kagome could see was trees and more trees.

Looking at towards the sun, Kagome guessed it was around noon. Deciding that sitting around all day wouldn't do her any good, she slowly stood up. She wobbled a bit as her headache came back with a vengeance.

Leaning against a tree, Kagome took a couple of breaths to try and calm the mayhem that was her mind. As her headache started to recede she started to walk towards where she heard water.

It took her a lot longer to get to her destination than she had originally thought, nearly an hour or so till she was able to see the water that ran through a calm river. Confused as to how she was able to even hear the river from the distance she was at, Kagome approached it.

Dipping her hands into the water, Kagome took a drink and relished the cool feel of the water sliding down her parched throat. Going to take another drink, Kagome was stopped by her reflection. What she saw had completely stunned her and she sat still in shock.

The first thing she noticed was her skin. Everywhere she could see, there were bright pink with purple swirling streaks marking her body. On her face, there were only two lines that curved at the ends on each side of her face right under her eyes. Looking at the rest of her uncovered skin, she could see similar markings all over her body, seeming to originate from a ring on her hand. She bet that if she ever had to shave her head, the marks on her face could also be connected to the ring.

Her raven hair was the same as it had always been, but it had grown and now reached the back of her thighs. Her eyes that were once a chocolate brown, were now a bright blue-green that resembled the ocean at its best. She had still retained her short stature but her figure had filled out, becoming more shapely. It was then that she spotted her ears. They were pointed - like Sesshomaru's!

Taking a look at herself, Kagome also noticed that her clothing was different from what it was before. In place of her miko garbs, was a pair of trousers and a blouse that looked somewhat like a pirate's shirt (in her opinion). On her feet was a pair of boots that were surprisingly comfortable. She had a cloak hanging from her shoulders and, what looked like, a staff strapped across her back.

Pulling the staff from its bindings, Kagome pulled it in front of her. She could feel that it was made from the wood of the Goshinboku. It was strongly carved and the top was masterfully crafted. At the top lay a pink crystal. She could see at the center of the crystal was a small purple crocus. Surrounding the crystal was wood from the staff that had slit and made something like a cage around the crystal and pointed at the top.

Just by holding the staff, Kagome could feel its power and connection to her. It felt as if it been with her since birth. Taking another look at it, Kagome's eyes widened, the staff was, essentially, a part of her and extension of her will and soul. No one, other than herself, would ever be able to wield it, for it would rebel against them.

It was then that Kagome notice just how long she had been staring at her reflection. The sun had long left its noonday position and was starting its descent over the mountains. Looking towards her left Kagome could see plumes of smoke rising in the air.

Guessing there was a small village in that direction, Kagome strapped her staff back to her back and started to walked. What Kagome found was not what she expected. The houses were built into the hills, it was ingenious, but not what had surprised her. The people were very small. They walked about talking of pleasantries and exchanging good nights. Some headed towards what she thought was a tavern or food place to eat.

Walking into the small village, Kagome looked around curious of her surroundings. She got some strange looks from the people, but it was nothing she wasn't used to. Looking around, she saw a man, or a male at least, sitting on a bench in front of what she guessed was his home, smoking from a pipe.

Walking up to him, she asked, "Would you happen to know where I am?"

The man looked to her with a strange look on his face, pointing to himself. At her nod he sighed.

"You speak common?"

Realizing that he was speaking English, she was ever so glad that it was one of the required classes she had to take while still in school. She happened to ace that class too.

"Yes, I do. Sorry, I did not realize you spoke… common. Well, I was asking if you would happen to know where I am. It seems that I have gotten lost."

Seeing him smile, her mood took a turn for the better. She hadn't been in the best mood. She woke up in a forest somewhere in the middle of nowhere with different clothes on and her appearance changed. There was also that fact that she couldn't remember what happened during the battle quite yet since she was still being bombarded by this strange land. It was then that she realized something. The land, it was young. She could hear its voice in her ears and hear its laughter and sorrow in the wind. She was knocked out of her thoughts as she realized that the man was talking to her.

"You're in Hobbiton miss."

With the realization that she wasn't anywhere near her land (though she should have realized this at the english) and probably her world, Kagome's mind was in a frantic search for answers, looking through her memories for answers. It was then that she remembered. It was as if she was watching it all over again, their deaths and her curse.

"Thank you." She said quietly as she excused herself.

Rushing towards the forests, Kagome raced through the trees, feeling the wind on her face. She ran for what seemed like hours, which it had been in reality, but she was running much faster than she thought she was. By the time she had stopped, she was far away from Hobbiton. In fact she was nowhere near anywhere.

Falling to her knees, Kagome let loose all of her sorrow, grief, and anguish. All her friends were either gone or she would never see again. Feeling something snap inside her, Kagome let out a scream as all her feelings poured out.

With as far out as she was from anywhere, no one would have been able to hear her unless they themselves were traveling near her. But they did.

Not realizing the power that now resided in her, Kagome had let it loose in her consuming grief, causing those with like power to hear her cry. And so they did.

Hearing such a cry, no one would be able to stop themselves from trying to help, and so they flocked to her.