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Protect Me, Please

By: UnForgottenMemories

Chapter Seven

Reuniting Or Uninviting

Kagome stood quietly outside the well as she stared down into it's black depths unsure of if she actually wanted to jump in. Gary had told her that she should be able to pass through but... She could not help feeling reluctant.

Yuka and Gary stood quietly behind her as both watched with high hopes that Kagome would make it through. Yuka because she cared and wanted her friend to be happy and Gary because he wanted to know that all the energy he had spent paid off.

As Kagome placed her hands on the cold stone she felt the familiar tingling sensation build up and then shoot up her arms. It almost tickled her skin as a small smile drifted over her lips.

"I think it is open..." She reassured her friends as the two walked closer up behind her and gazed down into the darkness once more before Yuka shivered.

"What if it isn't and you fall?" Yuka asked in a worried tone as Gary nudged the girl when Kagome's smile faded and she bit her bottom lip nervously.

The last time she had tried to jump into the well it had caused her to be taken to the hospital with an almost broken foot and sprained wrist. If she fell through and hit the ground the wrong way it could kill her.

"She will not hit the ground, can't you feel the energy flowing into it?" Gary asked as he roughly grabbed Yuka's hand and held it out over the darkness making her shiver. It was unclear as to if it was the power or his touch that made her shiver though.

"I am sure of it, Kagome" He told her as he gave her a reassuring smile causing her grin to return as she slowly lifted her body so that she was now sitting on the lip of the well.

Kagome could feel the energy around her and shivered again as her heart beat quickened. Her legs dangled over the edge as she looked up at her two friends who were staring at her with wide eyes.

There were so many things that she wanted to say to them but she could not form the words as she just nodded her head. They both slowly nodded to as they leaned over the edge.

Kagome had to go through this time. She knew that there wasn't a choice. Demons were sprouting up in her world and they were coming after her. She needed her friends. She needed Inuyasha.

If she hit the ground again a part of her wished that maybe she would just not wake up afterwards. She didn't want to go through all of the pain and sadness again.

It took her a minute to gather her thoughts and nerves before hearing someone walking up behind her and looking over her shoulder.

Souta stood near the entrance to the Well house holding a first aid kit and staring at the ground before slowly looking up at her. He walked up behind her when she looked at the ground in worry.

"Your going to be fine" He said in a voice that showed his worry for her as he stood at the edge of the well and glanced over at Gary and Yuka who quickly looked away.

Souta had not been happy with the two since they were the ones who were causing Kagome so much stress, Or at least in his eyes they were.

"Even if you don't make it through I will be here to help you out" He said giving his sister a weak smile as Kagome felt her hear calm down. She slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around her now taller brother's neck, pulling him close to her.

They shared the heartfelt hug for a few moments before she reluctantly let go and peered back down into the well. Why was it so hard for her to just take the leap again? Was it really because she was afraid of hitting the bottom?.

"And don't worry about mom, I'll keep an eye on her" He said happily as Kagome smiled before her attention was drawn to Yuka who was bouncing slightly.

"I-I am going to handle the chores, and Gary says he will protect us if anything happens" Yuka said as she grinned making Kagome glance up at Gary before he gave her a knowing look. Only the both of them really knew about the demon that had attacked her in the present.

"Surely you are not going to leave without your legendary yellow bag" A soft voice said from behind the group as Kagome looked over to see her mom standing in the well entrance smiling.

"Mom?..." She said as the woman walked up and placed the soft yellow bag next to Kagome who wrapped her arm through the strap before it fell into the well.

"Gary and me prepared it for you last night, He told me that he would be able to get the well open today" Ms. Higarashi said as Kagome gave Gary a look making him look at the ground. If he had known he would get it open why did he act so shocked when it did open?.

"Now go... You need to get back to your friends" Her mother said as Kagome nodded and then tightened her grip once more. It was now or never.

She let out a loud gasp when she finally launched herself off the lid of the well and felt the sudden falling feeling as she vanished into the darkness. She could feel the energy swirling around her as she closed her eyes.

"Please work, Please work, Please work" She kept saying to herself not realizing her body had started to glow a bright blue before she felt the energy swirl around her and opened her eyes.

Kagome could see the energy form around her and the girl's eyes widened in shock when she realized she was actually being teleported back in time. Within second she landed softly on her knees in the water soaked well of the Feudal Era.

"I made it..." She said not believing it as she looked up out of the entrance to the well and could see the bright blue sky above her. Before she knew it she found her self with the yellow bag hoisted over her shoulder as she started to climb out of the well.

::Present Time::

"Kagome?" Yuka said curiously as she tried to peer into the depths and then noticed a small glow appear and then vanish. She could not believe her eyes as she nearly toppled into the well herself.

"Careful there, Wouldn't want you to fall in and break your neck" Gary said as he steadied the girl from behind and then pulled her back out of the well making Yuka blush.

"So that is that then..." Kagome's mother said as she brushed her hands off and then raised her hands in a silent prayer before looking at the other three.

"Why don't we all have a cup of tea?" She asked as she turned and walked out of the well house knowing there was nothing more she could do for her daughter. Is was up to the gods to protect Kagome now.

Souta nodded and quietly followed his mother out of the well house, his thoughts were stuck on his sister's well being and he was in no mood for either Yuka or Gary's company.

Yuka licked her lips before smiling big, she was dying of thirst! She quickly ran out to join Souta and his mother. But Gary stayed behind for a moment.

He stared down into the darkness of the well and gave a small sigh as he sat on the edge and then reached up to feel his dark brown and black wolf ears.

"So you actually made it through? I could only hope as much" He said into the darkness as he looked at the ring on his finger and gave a heavy sigh.

"From now on Kagome I can't be blamed for my actions, I have done what my Grand father wished so now I will do what I originally came here for" He said as he took off the ring and then dropped it into the well, it quickly vanished from view.

"See you soon" He said before standing and following her family and friend into the house. He could not fail his mother... She deserved her vengance.

::Fuedal Era::

Kagome gasped and huffed as she pulled herself finally out of the well and collapsed on the other end utterly tired from having to climb so far up. It had been a long time since she had to climb and her body would have to grow used to it again.

The soft grass tickled her skin as she sat in the valley and looked around hopefully for any sign of Inuyasha or her friends. When she didn't see him at first it did not phase her.

It had been four very long years. She could not expect for him to be waiting on her with an apology. Though still... Something seemed off to her as she got to her feet.

Kagome did not feel the same warming and comfort that she did though her body was coursing from adrenaline due to excitement. She breathed in the clean air before sighing.

Without a word she slung the yellow bag over her shoulder and started to walked down the grassy hill, she still remembered where the village was after so long.

It was almost like she had only been gone a day as she realized that nothing really had changed. The forest was still growing around the valley and the flowers were blooming as she smelled their wonderful scent.

But something caught her attention as she glanced down at the trail and noticed that the once easy to see trail to the village was over grown and could barely be seen now.

Had it been that long since anyone had seen any need to come to the well? A small feeling of worry settled over her heart as she approached where the village had been.

She felt her heart stop when she arrived near the river and then looked across it to see the now bigger village which was teeming with life.

As she approached a few kids that were playing at the water's edge hudled together and spoke in hushed tones before taking off excitedly towards the huts.

She noticed a few of the villagers start coming out of the huts and blushed nervously when she realized they were looking at her. Was it because they remembered her? Or was it because of her clothes again?

She stopped by the wooden bridge before crossing it and walking into the village towards the place where Kaede's hut used to be. She had to meet the old woman, She had to know where Inuyasha was.

She could sense demons around but none of them felt like Inuyasha or Shippo which she had also tried to sense. She felt a faint tracing of Shippo but it was weeks if not months old.

As she approached Kaede's hut she was stopped by a man who stepped out of it with his bow drawn. "Who wishes to see the lady, Kaede?" He asked her with an arrow in his bow as she stopped and gave him a soft calming smile.

"The miko Kagome Higarashi wishes to speak to her if she had the time" Kagome said hearing a sudden loud clatter from inside the hut as the door was thrown open.

"Kagome! By the gods! There is no way in hell!" Kaede yelled as she appeared next to the guard looking like her same old self... Or older self. She smacked the guard behind the head and pushed him to the side as she looked at Kagome with wide eyes.

This is where it all started... She was officially back...

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((SO there is chapter Seven! I do hope you all liked it because I enjoyed writing it! I am going to get some much needed rest and relaxation now but I should have the next chapter up soon, Okay? Don't forget to review and have a very nice day!))