To anyone reading my other story...I know it seems like I abandoned it, but I assure you I did not. Once I get my laptop back I will start writing it but since there's more interest in this one...I'm focusing here. :)

Kagome and Inuyasha stood looking at Sesshomaru in disbelief. Kagome even rubbed her eyes as if she were seeing things.

Inuyasha was the first to rebound of course.

"How the hell did that bastard get through the well?" He demanded, his hand already reaching for Tessaiga . Sesshomaru scoffed at him.

"I merely came to retrieve what you took half-breed, now step aside."

Kagome's eyes widen as a sudden realization hit her. So she grabbed Inuyasha's arm and tugged hard.

"Inuyasha…" She warned. Ayumi was watching Sesshomaru out of the corner of her eye, afraid that if she moved it would cause him to spring into action. She could feel the anger radiating off of him in waves. It was very unnerving and she was glad it wasn't aimed at her.

Inuyasha shrugged off Kagome's hand and took a step forward. She scowled at him looking furious.

"I didn't take anything from you!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome warned sternly, "I do NOT want you fighting in this era!"

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru glared at each for a moment before Inuyasha stepped to the side.

"Feh, I don't care." He crossed his arms and closed his eyes, his back now to Sesshomaru.

"Hnnn…Come miko," Sesshomaru hummed and swept pass Kagome and Inuyasha on his way to the well.

Just as they were passing the two, red and blue lights were flashing the surrounding area. Sesshomaru turned in confusion only to find Inuyasha's miko pushing Ayumi forward.

"Hurry!" She hissed still pushing them in the direction, "Please just go! I don't want any trouble here and if they find you-" she turned back to make sure the police weren't inside the yard yet, "just GO!" she said roughly pushing them through the doors and slamming them shut.

Ayumi looked at Sesshomaru curiously, she was sure he wasn't thrilled about a ningen touching him. He did look confused but before she could register much else, she was flying through the air again and down the well, his arm wrapped securely around her waist.

When he placed her on the ground back in the fuedel era, her woodland creatures came running, chirping and grumbling their pleasure that she was back. She smiled wearily at them. It's not that she minded having them around, but it still unnerved her a bit.

"Who was that woman?" Sesshomaru demanded. She looked up at him in confusion.

"K-ag-Kagome?" She asked slowly, she felt for sure it was a trick question. Then her mouth fell open.

Sesshomaru had rolled his eyes at her!

"No, the one I have not met before. She looked like you."

"Oh...well I still don't have my memories back, but Kagome told me that she's my mom. I kinda feel bad for upsetting her..." She said softly, looking back at the well in concern.

"Come, we have a lot of ground to travel and I will not lower myself to carry you any further." He demanded gruffly as he started to walk. Ayumi gulped loudly. On her own she never covered as much ground as Sesshomaru could. Since she had been traveling with him, she always rode with Rin on Au-un.

Not even five minutes into the walk, Ayumi tripped over a tree root and sprained her ankle. Not wanting to appear even weaker in Sesshomaru's eyes she stood and brushed herself off. He hadn't even paused for her.

Growling at him now she lurched forward trying not to put pressure on her right leg. She failed miserably at this and fell screaming in pain as it shot up her leg.

This time he did pause.

"What ails you now nigen?" He sneered, still looking ahead of himself.

Tears prickled at her eyes and suddenly she felt very angry.

"Nothing AILES me BAKA! Why'd you drag me back here if you were just going to treat me poorly? I should have just stayed." She whimpered as she rubbed her swollen ankle.

"Rin needs you," He stated.

She rolled her eyes at his back (He hadn't yet turned around to face her).

"For some reason I doubt that. From what I recall she was upset but she had come to terms with me leaving. So what's the real reason?" She demanded.

Total silence. It was fall now and the only noise that could be heard was the fallen leaves squirting the ground as the wind blew. She shivered violently at the cool air. She was never one for the cold...

She surveyed her clothes and bit her lip. She was not dressed for cold weather! It was warm back there so she was supporting a skirt and short sleeved top with some boots.

She sighed and looked at her boots lovingly. They were so damn cute, admiring them brought a smile to her face as she waited for the lord to respond.

The response never came, he just started walking and ignored her sputtering protests.

"Sesshomaru-sama! You didn't answer me...and furthermore I think I broke my leg or something" her yelling turned into a quiet mumbling as she got to her feet. Gingerly she tried putting pressure on her throbbing leg but again cried out in pain.

"You know, it's like talking to myself when I'm alone with you. It amazes me that Rin and Master Jaken can stand to follow you," she was making a lame attempt to insult him. She thought she managed it when he huffed at her comment.

"They can walk without falling, which is something you have yet to accomplish," this time he did turn to look at her and in a flash had her around the waist again.

"Do not scream and do not wiggle," he demanded as he took off.

Ayumi clamped her eyes shut. The fast movement was making her dizzy and she was certain she would faint if she tried to keep them open.

With out a warning Sesshomaru yet again dropped her roughly.

She hit the ground hard and groaned in pain, her hands immediately finding her tail bone to massage it.

'Just ignore him Ayumi, don't yell. It won't get you anywhere...' she thought, her eyes closed so she could focus on her words.

"Ayumi!" Rin's voice rang out and Ayumi fell over from the force of Rin's hug.

Suddenly Ayumi's mind was flooded with images and voices, none of it made sense and it was all loud and out of focus.

She pulled away from Rin and held her head tightly, the harder she pushed on her skull the better she felt. Then Sesshomaru came over and knelled in front of her. His golden eyes drilling into her. She could see his mouth moving but the words never reached her ears.

When the visions in her head stopped her eyes rolled back in her head and fell over backwards into a crumpled heap.

Jaken approached her and jabbed at her with his staff.

"She's fainted...again my lord," he stated and looked up at Sesshomaru.

"Obviously," Sesshomaru replied as he stood. Rin sat by his feet tears spilling from her eyes. Sesshomaru looked down at her and placed his hand on her head briefly, "She will be fine Rin."

It was night when Ayumi finally woke up. Her head ached and she pressed her hands against it again to release some of the pressure in it.

One of the visions earlier came to mind and she frowned as she attempted to recall it.

A gasp escaped her lips as she realized what was going to happen. She attempted to get to her feet so she could protect Rin, having forgotten about her injury.

The resulting scream woke everyone in camp. The Western lord was furious with her, Inches from her face he growled, "What is wrong with you?"

Gasping Ayumi managed to spit out, "We're in danger! I was trying to warn everyone, I ju-"

Sesshomaru was already gone.

Kohaku was helping Rin get on Au-un and started to lead the dragon over to her. Bending down to her level he gently picked her up and placed Ayumi next to Rin. He had his Kusari-gama out as he took his stance by the dragon. Master Jaken stood at the ready nearby as well.

A couple minutes passed in silence.

"Are you sure about this Ayumi? Maybe it was just a bad dream," Rin asked sweetly and patted Ayumi's leg. Ayumi returned a weak smile and pulled Rin closer.

"I hope so Rin," she replied as she buried her face in the girls hair, "I hope so."