Hey there again! Um...read the warning for the first chapter again for here okay?^_^ Also, I know that Souta refers to Inu Yasha as Inu-noneechan (dog brother), but I'm not exactly sure how to spell it.^_^; heh, sorry.

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or any of the characters in it. If I did I'd be rich, but I'm not... and if I had lots of money I'd probably spend it on anime anyway so pleeaasseee, don't sue me.^_^ lol

Oh, and as always,

_= thoughts *_* = sound/ italicized "_" = speech //_// = narration

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Memories of the Present

Chapter 2: A Trip to the Present

Kouga had stood there for a while now, unable to believe what had just taken place. His mind replays the events that occurred before, trying to make even the slightest sense out of what he had seen. Kagome had been yelling at Inu Yasha. Good for her. He probably deserved it. They had been arguing about something... what was it? They were arguing about her wanting to go home. Kouga nods, Yeah, that's what it was about. He had come up and trampled the hanyou until he was little more than a pile of mud. That was fun. Kagome asked him to let mud-boy up and then he and Inu Yasha had started fighting. Then Kagome jumped down a well and disappeared and…no, wait, that's not possible! But then again, Dog-turd did as well. Wait, he went after her! He's alone with Kagome!

"Damnit! He's alone with my woman!" Kouga yells as well's form quickly approaches. "Why that little... !"

"I wouldn't do that if I were you..."

Kouga stops in his tracks, Oh yeah, I forgot about the monk.

"...only Inu Yasha and Kagome may pass through the sacred well."

Kouga listens as grass crunches next to his feet. He looks down only to find a little fur-ball standing next to his foot, munching happily on some weird round thing. He shudders as the little kitsune continues to eat and looks up at him. "Yeah, it won't work for any of us," the little fox says. He sighs, " I want to go visit Kagome's time too!"

"Kagome's… time?" The wolf prince thinks a moment, "But wait..." Ahh, sweet realization, "you mean that dog-turd has my woman and I can't do anything about it?!"

"Well, that's not entirely true." Kouga turns his attention back to Miroku. "Technically, she's not your woman." A low growling can be heard as Miroku hurriedly backs away, hiding behind Sango. Realizing his mistake, he "chivalrously" stands in front of her as to protect her from any "harm" that may come their way.

"Don't worry Sango, I'll protect you." He grins as sweetly as possible towards the not-so-unsuspecting demon huntress. True to his words, but not to his hands, a familiar scene takes place:

"Thank you houshi-sama" She picks up Hiraikotsu and hits him over the head with it, thinking defeatedly, But who's going to protect me from you?

All attentions turn back to the kitsune as he jumps into Sango's arms. "Sango, do you think Kagome will bring me back more of... um... these?" he asks holding out a, now empty, box of doughnuts.

Sango laughs softly and holds Shippou; "She always brings something back for you Shippou. Though, I'm sure that if she doesn't bring you those, she'll bring you something better." An excited squeal escapes from the little kitsune as he runs to the well and yells, "Come back soon Kagome!"

Kouga sadly kicks a small rock, causing dirt and dust to float about in the mid-morning sunshine, accentuating the scattered beams of light. I wish she's bring something for me.

"Damn. Hey, you guys think I could stay around here until she gets back?"

Sango smiles politely, "I don't know if there is a hut to spare in the village, but you can stay with us if you'd like."

Miroku sighs, "Ahh, sweet revenge... " Confused eyes turn on the surprised monk, "What?"

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I had just jumped out of the shrine when something felt odd. I had this weird sinking feeling as I walked onto the grounds and towards the house, but I couldn't put my finger on what was causing it. I just shrugged and walked towards the front door, but not without taking a moment to look around. There was the God tree, same as it had been for ages. I smiled, He looked so peaceful. Then I had to go and wake him up. Laughing, I made my way around; the well shrine was as I had left it, in other words, no Inu Yasha. Phew, I'd thought to myself. I mean, it's not like I didn't want him there. He could just be a lot of trouble sometimes and I know that after Kouga showed up, he would be as mad as ever, and would probably drag me back by my hair if need be. I shook the thought from my mind and continued walking. Souta was playing in back; I could hear Buyou's screams as he tried to run. Fat as that cat was, he was pretty quick. After one last look I decided that nothing seemed to be amiss and decided to take my chances and start studying. That always gave me a bad feeling anyway, but as I neared the house a voice caught my attention and I knew what was wrong. Unfortunately, my attempts to sneak to the back door weren't unnoticed and the voice called out to me. I thought it couldn't get much worse, but how wrong I was. As I soon found out, Inu Yasha had seen as well, and needless to say, he wasn't happy about it.

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A tall form snuck out of the well as quietly as it could, trying with all of its might not to start laughing. Consumed in shadows, all that could be seen was a pair of glowing, smirking, golden eyes.Wimpy wolf, thinks he can touch Kagome? Ha! Heh, I guess I showed him., the smug half-demon thought. He mumbled happily as he leaped out of the well out and bounded up the steps into the temple grounds, only to be greeted with a soccer ball to the face.

"Hey!" he yelled, all attempts at stealth currently fleeing his mind. He turned towards where the ball had originated only to see a young boy run up to him. "What the hell was that for?"

"Sorry... oh! Inu-noneechan! What happened? Are you looking for Kagome? I don't know if she's home yet, but considering you're here she must b..."

"Shhh!!! Do you want them to hear us?!," Inu Yasha hissed, rubbing his swollen cheek. Souta picked up his soccer ball. "Keh, besides, like I'd have any interest in... who is that anyway?"

"Huh? Who's who...?" Noting where Inu Yasha was staring, Souta looks over his shoulder and sighs. This is going to be trouble. "Oh, that's just Hojo."

Inu Yasha's ears twitch, "Who's Ho... Hojo?" He scowls as he watches the boy talking to his Kagome.

"He's just some guy from neechan's school. It looks like he's going to make another pass at her." He sighs and shakes his head, Won't he ever learn?

"What that?"

Souta blinks at the sudden question, "What's what?"

"What's 'a pass'?"

He laughs, "Oh! It means that he's always bringing her presents hoping that she'll go out with him."

Inu Yasha looks at him, obviously confused, "'go out with'?"

"Um... yeah, you know, date?" And with that, Souta's hero was gone. It didn't take long to figure out where he went and Souta hurriedly scrambled to the back door and upstairs, hoping to get to his sister's window in time for the fight. From there he'd have the best viewing spot in the entire shrine.

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Stupid human! Is THAT why she's always taking those tests? Why I autta! If he so much as *TOUCHES* my Kagome I'll rip him to shreds! Doesn't he know what he's getting himself into?! Inu Yasha mumbles, running at top speed across the shrine. Damned if he'd even let him get near his Kagome.

// I wonder if it had ever occurred to him that I'd be upset if he barged in like that. //

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"So Kagome, how are you? You've been sick a lot lately and... hey, you shouldn't be carrying that!" A boy about a head taller than Kagome gently relieves her of her backpack. "You aren't well enough to be trying to carry all of that stuff! You should really be in bed; I hear you have a test in a few days." He struggles lamely with the pack before realizing how heavy it is and sets it just inside the door, "Wow, how did you carry that? I could barely even pick it up!"

Kagome barely looks at Hojo. He, as usual, is wearing the male uniform from her school. A black set of shirt and pants stretching from about half way up his neck, down to his black, neatly polished shoes. His brown hair, always neat, brought back memories of other times he had tried to ask her out. She always had to look up to talk to him. He's sweet, but he hasn't got a clue has he? No, she thinks, I don't think he could even catch a clue. I wonder, if I told him what I've really been doing, would he...

"Kagome, are you okay? You've been standing there for a few minutes now. Maybe I should help you to bed." Kagome glances up just in time to see his hands reach out and grab her own. He tries leading her into the house saying something about her needing to get to bed, but she doesn't hear him. The sinking feeling in the pit of her stomach is getting worse and she has no idea why.

The only thing that could make this worse is if Inu Yasha showed up and killed him.

As if on cue, a red blur streaks past Kagome and stops right in between her and Hojo. Before she can look up, Inu Yasha has him by the collar, lifting him up and yelling at him. "Who are you? What do you want with Kagome?!"

Kagome sighs and holds her head painfully, "Inu Yasha, let him go."

"But Kagome..."

"Inu Yasha...," he knew that tone all too well, but this was a matter of pride.

"But..."

"Sit."

One small yelp and a large thud later, Inu Yasha is back on the ground swearing just outside of the human hearing range. Kagome sighs again as Hojo readjusts his collar and, innocently asks, "Kagome, do you know him?"