Chapter Three – The Journey Begins

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Author Note – Ok I also forgot to mention that this is after Bella saves Edward from Volterra. So she did meet Aro, Marcus and Caius. Hope you have enjoyed this story, because its rather fun to write. My muse is having some trouble but I'm keeping her ass in gear! LOL Now onto the next chapter...

Note:

Supashi-bo – means thank you in Japanese.

~English words~ - will be in between the two wavy lines. ;)

Personal Thoughts

Beast's thoughts

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(Around Midnight – Feudal Japan – Kaede's Hut)

It had taken about three hours before the herbal remedy, Kaede had made, finally began to work on Bella. She was now lying peacefully as she rested from the ordeal of coming to the past. Kagome was lying close to her with a hand laying on Bella's arm in case the girl moved. Kaede was asleep in her small room while Sango and Miroku took the other small room that was off the living room. Kirara and Shippou had went with them that way they weren't around if Bella did wake up. Inuyasha was sitting with Tetsaiga resting on his left shoulder as he slept lightly. His arms were crossed and his head was bowed but his ears kept twitching with every little sound. The only one in the hut that wasn't a sleep was Lord Sesshoumaru. He knew that most Chishio demons woke during the night thus they were mainly nocturnal creatures.

A couple of minutes after midnight, Bella bolted up into a sitting position as her eyes darted around the room. She had remembered first coming through the well then a mind numbing pain that hit her as soon as her feet hit the ground on the other side. She could also tell that her sight was improved even further because she could make out everything in the darkness as though it was twilight or a small candle was light in the room. Blinking a couple of times, Bella looked down to notice that Kagome's hand was resting on one of her arms. She lightly picked it up and gently layed it back over on her side. She stood up with out any noise and crept over to the door of the hut. Bella noticed another 'person' there that looked a lot like Inuyasha yet he had funny markings on his face and arms. Shaking her head, she hurried out of the hut and into the night air that felt cool to her skin.

"Why are you out here, Chishio?" A baritone voice growled behind her. "If you wish to feed, go to the woods."

Bella growled as she spun to see the guy that was by the door, that also looked a little like Inuyasha was standing there with his eyes narrowed at her. She sniffed discreetly and discovered he smelled like pine, snow and mint.

Rather fitting really. Bella thought as she felt her muscles tense. "For one thing, my name is Bella." She growled her, now, green eyes slowly darkened. "And I have no idea what a Chishio demon is. That's one of the reasons I came here." She sighed turning her back on him and headed into the woods. "But since you mentioned feeding I cant help but think I should."

Sesshoumaru snarled as he watched the bitch blatantly turn her back to him and walk away as if he was beneath her. He also noticed that she was more controlled then any other Chishio demon he had ever encountered before. Usually they were blood thirsty and would kill anything in their sight, whether child, female, male, old or young. Instead of going into a frenzy once she woke, the girl from the miko's time was rather odd like the miko that kept getting under his skin. Wanting to keep an eye on the Chishio demon, Bella, he followed at a distance because of his vast knowledge about their hunting habits. When he found the girl, however, was rather shocking to the Inu Taiyoukai. Bella was standing there hunched over a demonic neko draining it's blood in long gulps. He could tell that she had snapped the animals neck before she fed on it because of the dull eyes that were wide. Sesshoumaru watched as the girl pulled away licking her lips as she dropped her eyes to her pray.

"You did well." Sesshoumaru noticed there was only a few drops of blood on her white tank top.

Bella gasped as she spun around holding her heart. "Ya know you could have said something or cleared your throat before you approached." She narrowed her light green eyes. "Why are you here anyway?"

"To make sure you do not kill any humans." Sesshoumaru looked the girl up and down, suddenly spotted the weapon on her side. "Do you know of that weapon?" He tilted his head to the Chakram, or Chakrum, at her side.

"No." Bella took the weapon off her side and held it in her hands. There were dragons intertwined around the blade as the bodies of the dragons were the hilts, once they were separated. "Kagome's grandfather gave it to me the same time he gave Kagome her bow and quiver set. He said I was part of a legend, that I was called the Foreign Power. Don't know what it means but Kagome is suppose to ask some youkai lord if he knows anything." She just shook her head placing the weapon back. "Since I've fed, I'll see ya back at the hut. I'm rather tired all of a sudden." Sesshoumaru watch the girl walk away from him after giving away some information that caused his blood to run cold.

If she is who the legends says, then we are all in trouble until she finds her mate. Sesshoumaru thought as he followed after the girl. For the sake of defeating Naraku, This Sesshoumaru prays the new threat does not show themselves until the vile hanyou is eradicated and this Chishio demon has mated. Or even the potion the old miko cooked up will not save her.

(Next Morning, Kaede's Hut – 9:00 AM)

Kagome woke up with a jerk as she snapped her eyes to where Bella should have been lying down. Seeing her friend gone, Kagome began to panic that something had happened. She sped through changing unknown to her that Lord Sesshoumaru had stayed behind in the hut to let her know where the others were. He also needed to speak with the miko privately because of the tenderness of the situation back at the western palace. As soon as she was finished dressing, Kagome spun around only to freeze blushing bright red.

"How long have you been standing there?" Kagome couldn't believe she sounded breathless as she stared at the Taiyoukai standing there with an emotionless face.

"Do not worry yourself, Miko." Sesshoumaru could feel his beast fighting for control but he was a lot better at controlling his Inu side then his brother. "This Sesshoumaru stayed to insure that you are still willing to come back to the western palace."

Kagome nodded as she headed to the door. "Is it ok if Bella comes with us?" She bit her lip as she tried to calm herself down. "I was going to ask if you know about Chishio demons. Since I don't know anything, I was told a youkai lord could have the knowledge."

"Hm." Sesshoumaru replied as he turned and headed out the door. "Your friend is in control of herself but she still needs to be watched."

He didn't say anything else as he headed out the hut door. Kagome sighed and shook her head, grabbing the bag and following him out. She was completely shocked when she saw Bella was helping with tending to the children. Shippou was also with her as Kaede stood back watching. Inuyasha was close by in his tree, as he kept his ears trained on Bella. Sango and Miroku were sitting under the tree as they watched Bella running and playing. Kagome couldn't believe that her friend was becoming a demon but then again, she could because of what had happened. Mentally shaking herself, Kagome hurried over to Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Shippou and Bella.

"Kagome!" Shippou cried as he launched himself at his adopted mother. "Bella's so cool! She can run as fast as Inuyasha but jump higher then a full blood demon!"

Kagome chuckled as she hugged Shippou. "That's because she's turning into a demon." She kissed the top of his head. "How are you doing today, Bella?" She asked looking over at her friend. "You even look slightly different. Your eyes are now green and you look as though you are wearing some makeup."

"I suppose its from me coming back through the well." Bella shrugged as she headed over to Kagome and sat down next to Sango. "I also feel different. That little bit of sleep last night seemed to refresh me." She dropped her eyes. "I also fed last night. Lord Sesshoumaru was there in case I went for anyone in the village."

"Are ye saying ye drank blood from an animal?" Kaede stared at the girl with shock written on her face.

Bella frowned and nodded. "I think it was a demonic animal but it was to close to the village." She shrugged picking a piece of grass and playing with it. "The Cullens don't drink from humans but from animals. They call themselves vegetarians, people that only eat vegetables instead of meat." She looked at Kagome. "Its from our time period."

"That actually makes sense." Kagome nodded as she looked at her friends.

Inuyasha had finally jumped down but instead of sitting by Kagome he dropped down by Bella. Everyone in the group raised their eyebrows at his actions. Kagome on the other hand, just grinned knowing that her friend was causing Inuyasha to go crazy. The only one that knew anything about how the hanyou was acting was his elder half brother, Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru mentally smirked knowing that his brothers Inu decided that the Chishio demon was his mate instead of the miko.

"How does that make any sense?" Inuyasha grumbled as his eyes went from Bella to Kagome then back. His ears were flat against his head.

"If you were educated brother, you would know." Sesshoumaru snorted unamused but the hanyou's question.

Bella growled as she felt her vampire side want out to show that stuck up lord a thing or two. "Are you the alpha of the Inu pack?" She asked standing and stalking up to Sesshoumaru. "Because if I remember correctly, and I do, it's the alpha's job to make sure his pack is well taken care of. While I don't know what happened, I can clearly see you never once went out of your way to help your 'half' brother."

"Watch your tongue." Sesshoumaru snarled his eyes flashing red. "Hanyou's are a disgrace to the youkai heritage. Inuyasha proves that."

"Then how did you lose your arm?" Bella smirked as Sesshoumaru's stone face fell a minute as rage showed through. "You may be the Lord Of the West but all I see is a spoiled brat that hates that his younger 'half' brother was favored over the heir to the throne. Did you ever think that the reason your father left was because of the fact you were able to fend for yourself but your brother and his mother wasn't able to?" Her arms were crossed as she looked Sesshoumaru up and down. Her entire stance screamed defiance.

Everyone stood there as they stared at Bella and Sesshoumaru standing face to face with Sesshoumaru's eyes blood red. Bella didn't even seem to be afraid of him as she stood up to him. Telling him just how she saw it to be. Kagome was the first one to come out of her shock as she rushed to Bella's side and bowed to Sesshoumaru.

"Please forgive Bella." Kagome prayed that Sesshoumaru wouldn't kill her. "She doesn't know that you are of royal blood." She raised back up as she looked into the lord's eyes. "But she had a point."

Kagome whispered the last words to him quietly enough that none but Bella or Sesshoumaru could hear. She grabbed Bella's hand and turned back to Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kaede and Shippou. They were all shocked how these two females treated a demon from royal blood.

"Can we go already?" Inuyasha growled as he stared at his brother. "We have other things to do then take care of the kid." He snorted heading down the road without looking back at the others.

Sesshoumaru growled as he followed after his brother, thinking about what the two onna's had to say. Him and his beast knew they were correct but he knew nothing of raising a child when he was just a child himself. Mentally shaking himself, Sesshoumaru decided that he would try a different approach then watching from the side lines. If he combined packs then Inuyasha would be his beta. He grinned without anyone knowing because they would think he would be thinking of killing the two onna's when he realized they did have a point. He couldn't help but feel disappointed that a female from the future had told him something he should have seen himself.

(Volterra, Italy – Present Time, 2:00 AM – Volturi Castle)

All three kings of the vampire's were siting on each of their thrones waiting for their next appointment. Caius, the only one of the three brother's that had blonde hair, sat to the left of the middle brother, Aro. Aro had shoulder length black hair as well as blood red eyes showing his food choice. Out of the three he was the most talkative. The eldest brother was Marcus. He was the quietest because of the fact he was still in morning after all these years for his mate that had been taken from him. They were growing impatience when the doors to the throne room were pushed open and two cloaked figures walked into the room. Immediately all the guards stood on their toes because of the scent the newcomers were emitting.

"Will you lower your hoods that way my brothers and I can see who has requested a meeting with the Volturi?" Aro asked calmly as he wondered if he would be able to read either of them.

"No." Came a gruff male voice as the body was stiff and ridged as he stood protectively in front of the shorter one.

"Calm down, koi." A female scolded the male as a pale hand with black swirls came out and layed on a pale arm. "We only wish to visit those I met all those years ago, not to mention, back when I was only 18 and a Edward Cullen came to forfeit his life because he believed mine to be gone." Pale ruby lips smirked as all three of the king's eyes widen in shock.

"Isabella?" Aro gasped as he floated forward as Bella and Inuyasha slid their hoods back. "Oh, and who might this be?" His eyes went to Inuyasha. "You have a very appealing scent for being of a dog race. You are not a werewolf?"

Caius hissed as his eyes turned slightly black. "How dare a..." He eyed Bella. "Chishio demon!?" He whispered his eyes growing wider then they were before. "WHO WOULD DARE!?"

"Calm brother." Aro held his hand up as Marcus headed over to calm Caius. "We need answers then we will discuss why they have come." He looked Bella over. "If you don't mind, I would love to see if you are still immune to me." Aro asked holding out his hand, ignoring Inuyasha's snarl.

Bella chuckled holding out her hand to Aro. "Although I am still immune to your powers, I will allow you to see into my thoughts." She smirked as Aro's eyes widen as he was finally able to see inside of the one mind that eluded him. "I believe that is all you need to know as of now."

Bella pulled her hand away heading back over to Inuyasha's side. He pulled her into his arms protectively as his eyes narrowed at Aro. Marcus was looking at Bella and Inuyasha with a look of awe on his face. He was seeing the bond between the two and realized they were completely bonded. Heart, Mind and Soul. The only other bond he had seen like this were of that a priestess, Kagome Hiragurashi, and the Taiyoukai Lord of the West, Lord Sesshoumaru. Marcus, as well as the other two brothers, had only seen them once since they became into power of the kings of vampires.

"What did she show you?" Caius demanded as he stood in front of his throne.

"Calm brother, and I will show you." Aro turned swiftly as he hurried to the youngest of the Volturi kings.

Caius sometimes did act his age although Marcus was usually the mediator between Aro and Caius because neither of them like to admit if they are wrong. Once all three of them were holding hands, Aro allowed his brothers to see what had transpired along with what had happened during the time their Bella, was now traveling in the past. They were all shocked when the young girl of 18 suddenly showed up about one week before she was due, telling them that they were to be rather lenient with them because it would be needed, Bella changing into a Chishio Demon.

It didn't take long before the other two brothers were filled in on what had happened for Bella to be sent back to the past with Kagome. Caius glared at Aro since Aro had brought Carlisle into the castle and allowed him full access to the library only to forget the knowledge that he was allowed to see for himself. Marcus was disappointed and it also showed on his face. His eyes were closed as his mouth was in a thin line as he went over the things he had seen. Aro turned while his brothers were thinking about what he had showed them from Bella's mind and looked at the two that were obviously not the ones that just went to the past.

"Why have you come here?" Aro asked looking from the hanyou back to Bella. "And why would you bring him here?" He looked at Inuyasha with disgust.

Bella snarled as she glared at Aro. "He is my mate and will be treated as such." Her green eyes were darkening before their very eyes until they were completely pitch black. "As for the reason I came here, Victoria is going to try and hurt Bella not to mention be seen by many humans if she doesn't stop going down the path she is on."

"Forgive me." Aro bowed as Caius snarled. "Silence!" He snapped glaring at Caius causing the younger brother to stiffen and nod. "Will you be staying? We will have some food brought to you and your 'mate'." He smiled rather stiffly to Inuyasha.

"Nah, we ain't stayin'." Inuyasha said as he grabbed Bella's hand. "We gotta be back in Japan shortly because my brother ain't gonna be happy if we're late." His smirk grew as Aro shook his hand that was stuck out in a gesture of peace.

"Of course," Aro bowed causing Marcus to raise his brow. "Tell your brother, Lord Sesshoumaru hello for us."

Inuyasha and Bella nodded as they turned and headed out of the throne room. As soon as the doors were shut, Aro turned to his brothers. "I believe that we will not have any more problem with young Isabella." He turned to Caius. "She is adviser to Lord Sesshoumaru, leader of Japan. While Inuyasha is his beta, and brother. His mate Kagome is a miko, priestess, of extreme holy power. To piss her off would surely mean death."

"I agree." Marcus spoke up as he turned to look at Caius. "You remember the lord when he was but a pup. Ruthless and cold towards anyone."

Caius growled softly as he nodded. "The only demon able to defeat me." He closed his eyes trying to calm his temper. "And Inuyasha was the only hanyou that dared to defy any of us."

"I believe their fate was predestined." Aro murmured as he closed his eyes, leaning his head back against his throne and decided to look back over the life Bella had lead. Many things were popping out to him as he thought about it and wondered if this was all written before she was even born. Maybe even before the Volturi met Bella Swan in the past.

(Feudal Era Japan – 2:00 PM – Two Hours Into Traveling)

"Kagome!?" Bella yelled at her as she rushed over and grabbed her before she fell from exhaustion. "You have done enough for everyone that was hurt or injured, plus some." Her eyes cut to the demon lord and his new limb. "Now it's time for someone to take care of you."

Kagome whimpered as her friend tried to pick her up. "I'm fine Bella." She tried to protest but suddenly was taken from Bella and into Sesshoumaru's arms. "Sesshoumaru-sama, you don't have to do that. I am perfectly capable to walk. You were hurt just like the rest of us and need..."

"Enough talking, Miko." Sesshoumaru growled as his eyes cut down to Kagome without his head moving. "It is you that should rest. No other miko was able to give this Sesshoumaru's arm back until you. This one owes you a great deal." He placed her down on his moko-moko. "Thus this one shall tend to you as a alpha should." He smirked when Kagome's eyes widen in realization that he was doing as her and Bella pointed out he wasn't doing rather well.

"Just don't hurt her." Bella whispered quietly as she glared at Sesshoumaru before she started to make a fire. "I hope Inuyasha hurries back with dinner. I'm kinda hungry." She looked around and could still see rather well even though, with the trees, it was getting darker.

"If you don't mind me asking," Miroku cleared his throat, as he lay beside Sango, who was hit with Hiraikotsu. "Where did you come from exactly?" He glanced at Kagome then back to Bella.

"Umm..." Bella cut her eyes to Kagome quickly and saw a slight nod. "I came from across the eastern ocean." She looked around and saw all eyes on her. "That ocean is the largest on the planet and across on the other side is a large land mass called the United States. They are allied with Japan." She saw Kagome smirk at the last part.

"Are you here to help?" Shippou said jumping on her shoulder. "We could use all the help we can get when going against Naraku."

"Yeah." Bella nodded sniffing the air and noticing that Sango was still kinda frightened of her. "Are you ok Sango?" She asked looking at the demon slayer. "I can smell your scared of me."

Sango sighed as she looked around at the group. "I'm sorry." She bowed her head. "My mother was killed by a Chishio demon. I know first hand how crazed they can be."

Bella and Kagome looked at each other then Bella moved over in front of Sango, who flinched but Bella didn't let it bother her. "How about I let you have the right to take me out if I start to go crazy." She took her weapon off her hook on her side, letting Sango see it. "Kagome told me you were rather good with that weapon. Do you think you can teach me how to use mine? Its a..."

"Chakrum." Sango finished as she looked at the weapon. "How did you get this?" She took it gently and held it lightly. "This isn't even made in Japan." She whispered as she looked over the design.

"They were at the shrine." Kagome said as she looked over at her bow and quiver. "Grandpa gave them to us before we came back. He mentioned something about a Foreign Power coming to help the Shikon Priestess to defeat the evil trying to take over the land. Or something to that effect." She shook her head unable to remember his words correctly.

"Miko." Sesshoumaru growled as she tried to sit up. "You are to remain lying down." his eyes were narrowed at her. "You are still weak from healing this Sesshoumaru as well as the others."

"He's right, wench." Inuyasha said dropping a large boar in front of Bella. "Since Kagome's resting, I thought you might want to help me."

Everyone could see a light blush on the hanyou's cheeks as well as Bella's. Bella nodded as she dropped her eyes to the boar. She couldn't help but feel that there was something more then asking for help. Mentally preparing herself, she looked up and almost stopped breathing. Inuyasha's eyes were shining brightly down at her and she could feel the heat of his gaze.

"I only know how to fillet fish, so you'll have to teach me." Bella tried to keep her heart calm but as he sat down close beside her, her heart lurched suddenly.

Miroku and Sango layed their heads down and closed their eyes. They knew Kagome, or Bella, would wake them when dinner was ready. With Sesshoumaru tending to Kagome they knew that the camp would be safe tonight. Sango was also slightly more at ease since Bella gave her permission to end her if she became to crazed. Inuyasha and Bella ignored everyone as he taught her how to skin, gut and cut up the boar. Sesshoumaru was watching his half brother and couldn't help but wish his mate was still alive. Since her death, little over 20 years ago, Sesshoumaru had been in morning yet he knew his mate would want him to find another. Eye's drifting to the miko, Kagome, Sesshoumaru wondered if she would be able to heal his pups. They were the only thing he had left of their mother. He would be damned if he lost them as well.

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Author Note – Here is the next chapter! SO what do you think about Sesshoumaru making Kagome rest and the others backing him? LOL... Does Inuyasha even know what he's doing by giving Bella his catch? Where is Naraku in all this? Or does the spider already know about the new addition? With the Volturi already involved in the future, will they become involved in the past as well? Stay tuned for more, til then keep reading and reviewing...

~*Dragon*~