A/N:: Okay readers, this is my second chapter. Like always, I ask for reviews. Also I want to thank the people who had reviewed my story. I tried to fix any errors on this chapter and I think I got them all, but if you check them out just tell me please. I might need a beta if I can't find them. But anyway more reviews will be appreciated! Please and thank you.

Disclaimer:: I do not own any of the characters from Inuyasha.

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CHAPTER TWO

Kagome rummaged through her room. She threw piles of clothes everywhere and books were scattered on her bed. An irritated sigh left her lips. "Where is it?!" she shouted as she knelt down to look under her desk. Loud thunder pounded the sky with rage. Dark clouds moved frightening fast across the gray sky. As another pound of thunder echoed throughout her room, she jumped and hit her head on the desk. "Ow...Damn it..." she groaned and came out, rubbing her head. All today she's been having bad luck. She was late to school, ran into that rich kid Kanawa, failed her history test, and to make matters worst, she lost the bracelet that she promised Sango."Oh crap! Where is it?!" she shrieked as she looked under the bed.

"Kagome, you know Inuyasha is waiting for you downstairs." Sota said as he came into his sister's room. He watched her rummaged through things and chuckled lightly. "What are you looking for?"

"That bracelet I had bought two days ago." she sighed in irritation. "I can't find it. It was on my desk and now it's gone." Kagome grabbed her handy dandy yellow bag and slid one arm through the strap.

Sota raised an eyebrow and felt something in the pit of his stomach. "The bracelet with the heart charm on it?"

Kagome turned to look at him. She noticed the tone of his voice and narrowed her eyes on him, placing her hands on her hips. "Yea...Sota, where is it?"

Sota giggled nervously while he scratched the back of his head. "Um, I kinda was playing with it with Buyo. I think he took it with him in his bed..." Sota's eyes widened once he saw his sister come at him. He broke out the door and ran down the hall. "Mom!!!"

"Come back here, you little brat!" Kagome slid slightly when her brother turned to run downstairs. She ran after him but stopped after seeing the white haired dog boy.

"C'mon Kagome. Sango and Miroku are waiting for us." Inuyasha grumbled. A small smirk was on his face as he played with the fat orange cat's paws. His white hair fell passed his shoulders and his ember eyes gleamed with humor.

Kagome shook her head and went into the kitchen where her mom sat at the table with her grandpa. She headed towards the basket where Buyo slept and knelt down to look through the little blanket. Come on...please..., she thought as she lifted the blanket up, shaking it. Her attention turned to look at the floor as something shiny caught her eye. "Ah ha! Got it!" Her hands wrapped around the gold bracelet with onyx stones. As she stood up, she examined it if for any scratches or bite marks. Finding that it was fine, she make sure it was safe in her big green bag.

"Kagome, are you ready yet?!" Inuyasha called from the door.

"I'm coming!" Kagome shouted back before sliding the straps of the bag on her shoulders. "Bye Mom! Later Grampa!"

"Finally..." Inuyasha growled under his breath before opening the door and stepping out into the windy night. "Its kinda getting bad out here..."

Kagome nodded and her eyes turned to face the dark sky. Something's wrong..., she thought with a grim look. Something wasn't right in her world. Something strange was happening. Even though she couldn't see what, but she felt it. It caused a weird shiver to go up her spine.

"What's wrong, Kagome?"

"I-I don't know. But something isn't right..." Feeling that she probably sounded stupid, Kagome shook the feeling and just gave Inuyasha a small smile. "It's nothing. C'mon, let's go. The others are waiting." With that said, the two headed towards the shrine. Grasping the strap of her bag, Kagome jumped down the well along with Inuyasha.

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Intense ember eyes stared up at the starry purple sky. Warm breezes caressed the smooth toned cheeks of the dog demon. His white hair swayed behind him as he stood in the middle of a small meadow. His face showed no expression as he stared up at the sky. Pointed ears poked from the sides of his head and red markings was painted on his cheeks. He felt something different tonight. Something different, a powerful force but was very faint. He had been feeling this force lately but it always suddenly hit him then vanish. It wasn't demonic but... different. It felt like he was being drawn to the power, that he must find it. But every time he began to follow, it vanishes. Hearing the giggles of the young girl who have been traveling with him for quite some time, he turned to look back at the small black haired girl. The end of her orange kimono swayed slightly as she ran around picking flowers.

"Now calm down, Rin. You're bugging Lord Sesshomaru with your countless giggling." The imp scowled as he narrowed his big eyes on the girl, Rin. He leaned on the Staff of Two Heads that he carried. A two-headed dragon followed behind slowly.

"I'm sorry Master Jaken." she replied in a soft tone. Her big brown eyes turned to look at the tall dog demon. "Lord Sesshomaru?"

Sesshomaru eyes scanned the area. His eyes seemed to be focused on the trees. Something wafted past his nose. Blood... "Rin, stay here with Jaken."

"Okay." Rin smiled sweetly before watching her lord take off in a flash.

"Hm...I wonder what's wrong..."Jaken murmured before turning his attention turned back to the little girl who was now wandering off. "Rin! Where are you going?"

Rin had a little stick in her hand as she skipped around, away from the green little imp. "Oh, Master Jaken...I'm just going to look for some fruit. I'll be back." she called as she hurried off without Jaken.

"Blast that wretched girl!" Jaken panicked, shaking his head. "Hurry Ah-Un! Lord Sesshomaru will have my hide if he founds out Rin is not with me!" The little imp chased off within the trees after the young girl.

Sesshomaru jumped from tree branch to tree banch. His arms were out behind him as he zoomed through the trees. The scent of blood grew stronger at every step he took. It was a mixture of human and demon blood. A lot of it as well. He stopped at an entrance of a large village. His eyes scanned over the burning rooftops of the houses. The screams of humans echoed all over and he sat there and watched. Things were so different lately. "What are they looking for...." The words slipped passed his thin stern lips. Demons have been on rampages lately, destroying villages, attacking random humans. Something was attracting them. But what? Was it the shikon jewel? No...it wasn't the same aura he'd been feeling. As he jumped down from the tree, the aura had surrounded his senses. He stopped in his tracks as he felt it so strong. It wasn't vanishing yet, he wanted to find it. It was somehow calling to him. Sesshomaru's feet took off in the direction it was coming from, which happened to be back in the forest.

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"Listen to me, Manami...." the soothing voice curled around Manami's lifeless body. Her limbs seemed to be just floating. Her vision was blank and her lips were parted slightly. She couldn't breathe. She couldn't speak. She couldn't move. All she could do was lay there. Lay where though?In air, water, space? Where was she?

"Manami...you hold a powerful weapon with you. It is my Heart. I am resting it in your hands, you are its faithful guardian. Protect it with your life. Don't let it come into the hands of your enemies. Be careful who you trust. You are now connected to the Heart..."

Feeling the stings of icy water, Manami's eyes popped open. Air escaped her lips and her arms waved about in the water. She kicked wildly trying to make it above the surface. She was panicking alright. She swam towards the light that was atop of the water. Her head broke free of the surface, her head turning left and right. She swam to the bank, her hands gripping the soft soil. Her nails clawed at it til she pulled her torso out of the water. She coughed up water and she held her chest. Her clothes were stuck to her body showing a clear view of her bra and stomach. Jade eyes scanned the area around her. Water dripped from the ends of her jet black hair that glistened slightly in the moonlight. "Where am I?" she muttered noticing she was not in her backyard. Trees surrounded her and she could hear no life around her. A starry sky was above her head. A sharp pain went through her chest. "W-What is happening..." she stuttered as she gasped for air. The orb froze suddenly and frost came from it. She looked down at it and memories flashed through her mind. Her brother was running towards her after she ran from the house. A cold frost had surrounded her then and she fell back in the pond. But how did it caused her to show up in this place?

Manami tried to stand up but her legs quivered and she collapsed against a tree. She felt weak and tired. She just wanted to fall asleep. But she needed to find where she was. She began to walk slowly before walking at a normal pace. Her hand was wrapped around the Heart tightly. It felt like it was giving her strength back as she held onto it. "This is so strange...Where the hell am I?" Hearing voices from afar, Manami's eyes widened. She quickened her pace heading towards where she heard voices. Please let it be someone that can help me...

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"Rin! Come back!" Jaken shouted to the young girl. He ran after her but due to his short legs, he couldn't keep up with her. Ah-Un followed lazily behind. Rin continued on running ahead of Jaken, giggling and picking flowers as she did so. Her brown hair swayed slightly. She paid no mind to the greenish brown imp once he fell flat on his face. "Rin!" Jaken shouted one more time before the girl vanished from his sight. "O my, this isn't good!" Jaken scrambled to his feet. "No no no. This isn't good at all! Lord Sesshomaru will be so angry!"

It wasn't long til Rin lost the imp off her trail and she smiled after finding the batch of flowers she wanted. Blue and yellow tulips sprouted their heads to the sky. "Oh these are so pretty. Lord Sesshomaru will love these!" She smiled as she began picking them. Hearing a branch snap behind her caused her to jump slightly. Her eyes glanced behind her at the thick bushes. Not seeing anything, she returned to picking her bouquet.

Bloodshot eyes sized the little girl up. A long blue tongue ran across the jagged rows of teeth as the creature's stomach growled. Such a delicious little mortal....Little thin but still fresh. Mmmm, delicious! The demon snickered as its talons raked the soil, getting ready to devour its little morsel. It lunged out at Rin with rapid speed. Rin screamed as she barely made it out of the way. Her terrified eyes had set on the demon. Its oily skin glistened under the moonlight as it bared its fangs at her. It stood on its hind legs as its reptilian tail swished wildly behind it.

"Please....Leave me alone!" Rin pleaded as she backed away from the demon. Her eyes showing terror as she did so.

"Aw now why should I do that?" It laughed as it took steps towards her. It growled ferociously as it ran towards her. A loud scream left Rin's lips as she squeezed herself in the hallow of a tree. The demon dug to get at his dinner.

Peeking behind another tree, Manami watched the horrid scene. What the hell is that thing?! What kind of place is this?! Manami could feel her gut twisting as she examined the monster that was attacking the little girl. She didn't know what to do. She couldn't just leave her. Then again, it would be too busy eating her where she can go unnoticed. But she didn't want that on her conscience. Hearing the girl's screams gave her her decision. Manami picked up a small log and stepped out of hiding. Her legs trembled slightly but she gained her courage and she took a few steps towards the creature as quietly as she could. She pulled back and released, hitting the creature right in the head. Causing it to let out a shriek of pain and tossing over. "Are you okay?" she asked the girl soothingly.

Rin eyes widened as she looked up at the strange girl who saved her. Her clothes were strange and the bottom was very short. Was this girl a demon or human? "I-I'm okay."

"You little wrench!" As the aura of the girl wafted past his nose, his eyes grew wider and darker. Her aura, it's delicious! "You're the creature I've been looking for! Your body will fill my soul!" With that said, the demon rushed out, drool dripping from its gaped mouth.

Manami's heart began to thump against her chest but she quickly pushed the little girl out of the way and dove for the floor. "Run!" Manami shouted to the girl as she stumbled to her feet.

Rin's terrified eyes focused on the young woman who was saving her. Rin nodded, trembling as she stood up, she began to run in the opposite direction. But hearing her hero's scream behind her caused her to stop and look back. The demon was now on top of her with the girl screaming and trying to push the demon off. Picking up a couple of rocks, Rin whirled three of them at the demon's head. "Get off of her!"

Manami twisted her head from left to right as she tried to avoid the demon's breath. It body was pushed up against hers to keep her still. Its talons dug into her arms as it held her down, drawing blood from her skin. The snarling and giggling of the monster echoed in her ears, raising fear and panic in her soul. Though something tingled and swirled inside of her. It felt so cold but it was like storm twirling inside trying to break free. And even that scared her as well. The Heart began to sink into Manami's chest, causing her to let out an agonizing scream.

"What are you doing? Give it back!" it screeched as it watched the orb dissolve into the girl's chest.

As Rin's scent drifted past Sesshomaru's nose, his eyes narrowed ahead of him. The aura he was sensing have become much stronger and he was easily tracking it. But something about it was different than usual. Instead of a calm, drifting sense, it was wilder. It was like the sense made him want to lose his mind. But if the thing that was giving off this aura was dangerous, Rin must be in danger as well.. Hearing the voices of Rin and some other girl, he quickened his pace. His eyes narrowed smelling the scent of a demon. Jumping off the last branch, Sesshomaru appeared in the opening, landing behind Rin.

Turning around quickly, Rin's eyes lit up with the sight of her lord. "Lord Sesshomaru! Please help her!"Rin begged, her attention turning back to the demon and the girl.

Hearing Rin's words, Sesshomaru's intense eyes glanced over at the demon on top of the girl. It was so busy with her, it didn't even notice his presence. His fingers curled, cracking his knuckles. A green glow began to shimmer from his claws before he lashed out at the demon, ripping his nails deep into the demon's back. With a loud scream of pain, the demon burst into a light and evaporated. His vision narrowed on the young woman dressed in strange clothes that was panting from the sudden shock. He could feel it. That sense of power surrounded her, spinning wildly around her. He could see a faint white light coming from her, it moved like electricity. So wild and frantic.

Letting quick breaths of air enter her lungs, Manami sat up slowly holding her chest. Her heart thumped rapidly against her ribcage. It hurt like hell. She could the orb's frost inside of her. It gave her a deathly chill all throughout her body. Suddenly her body became motionless. It seemed that the only thing she could feel was the frost. It spread through her fingers, leaving them to be dead cold.

"What are you?" Sesshomaru stared down at the girl. This girl' aura was so strange. It seemed that the light had faded away completely and the frantic sense was gone. She wasn't a demon but her energy felt so much stranger than a human's.

Manami looked up at the white-haired male. What was she? She should have been asking him that. His ears were pointed and she barely missed it, but she had caught the sight of fangs when he spoke. Whatever he was, he just saved her. Before she knew it, the little girl embraced her.

"Thank you, Big-Sister! Thank you!" Rin squealed as she held onto Manami. "Are you alright?"

A blank expression was plastered across Manami's face. She stared into the girl's big brown eyes and nodded. This was all too wierd. Demons were attacking her and she had no idea where she was? Was this even Japan?

"Kanawa?!" A voice exclaimed behind her. Manami turned around to look at the familiar girl she saw earlier today. Her mind felt relieved to see such a familiar face. "Higurashi?"

Kagome stared down at Manami's tattered wet school uniform and hurried over to her side. "Are you hurt? What happened?" As her hand touched Manami's shoulder, the sacred jewels shards began to react. Kagome winced slightly at the ice cold touch. She's freezing.... The power I sensed is coming from Manami? Her attention averted to Inuyasha who stepped forward to Sesshomaru.

"What the hell did you do, Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha growled as he glared at his old brother. His knuckles cracked, ready for a fight.

Sesshomaru sighed before glancing down at Rin. "Let's go, Rin." He turned around to leave and began to walk away with the little girl behind him.

Inuyasha's blood boiled feeling ignored by his older brother. "Oh no you don't." Inuyasha began to lunge forward but stopped before hearing the girl's voice.

"No, wait!" Manami called out to the man, Sesshomaru. Seeing him stop and glanced back at her, she gave a small smile. "Thank you." She watched him go along with the girl named Rin. Her eyes averted to Kagome and the white-haired boy with dog ears.

Kagome looked Manami over with questions running through her mind. She could tell Manami was frightened and confused. Few traces of blood came from her arms and legs. A small cut was on her cheek. Her concern went out for her. But how did she get here? She noticed that Manami was stared at Inuyasha's ears, "Are you okay, Manami?"

Manami faced Kagome and nodded softly. "I think so. But can you please tell me where are we? This is really freaking me out."

"Uh well....this is feudal Japan. You're in the past."

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A/N:: Okay so that's it of chapter two. Sorry if its kind of short. I'm running low on ideas for this thing. But I'll try and get the next chapter out as soon as I can.