Toki no Ai

Dreama Tsuki

This is the fastest I've ever updated something in years. All disclaimers apply.

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Usagi stared at the aggressor. Backing up into a display of candies, she did the first thing that came to her mind.

"Go away yoma!" She screamed as she hurled varies sweets at the silver haired monster. If it wasn't for the fact that he was trying to kill her, she would think he was very attractive.

"Baka!" The monster said as he covered his head. "What the hell do you think you're doing?" he grabbed her arms and pushed her against a wall, "I want some clothes!"

Unfortunately for Inu Yasha, in her panic Usagi thought he had said, 'Give me your clothes,' as in he wanted her to get naked. "Ecchi!" she screamed as she kneed him and shoved him out of the shop.

"That bitch," Inu Yasha squeaked as he curled up in a ball, "But I'm not giving up." He quickly stood up, full of stamina. People passing by had started whispering and pointing by now, one even threatened to call the police. "What the hell are you humans staring at?" He yelled as he went back into the shop.

"Baka! I thought I told you to leave!" There was a blast of light and Inu Yasha was thrown out again. This time, however, he did not go marching back in. He sat on the ground, rubbing his chest and staring at his tattered shirt.

"How on earth did she…?" He reviewed the actions of the last few moments and realized she had used some sort of jewel to get him out. "It couldn't have been…. The shikon jewel?" Inu Yasha suddenly had a change of plans. Rather then trying to steal the jewel from Kagome in his present, he was going to steal it from this girl in the future.

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Usagi sighed as she finished cleaning the last of the mess left by the attack. It had been a long day and there had been many customers due to that free publicity given to her by the silver-haired monster. She put the money in a safe in back, closed the register, and locked up. Hopefully Mamoru would be arriving soon.

Hours passed by, finally a car did show up, but it was not Mamoru. "Hop in, koneko-chan," Haruka said. She and Michiru had solemn expressions on their faces.

"What's wrong," Usagi asked curiously then she smiled, "you two look like someone died."

"Usagi-chan," Michiru said wiping a tear from her eye, "Something terrible has happened. There's been an accident."

"Mamoru and Rei are…" Haruka trailed off, "They were planning a surprise party in celebration of your new shop, that's why none of us came by today. We were all helping, but it was Mamoru and Rei who did most of the work. It was coming close to time to get you, when Rei got a call from another shrine. Apparently some demons had used a sacred well to journey to our time. One of then was headed downtown, the other was terrorizing and killing people just outside the shrine. The priest was an old man, so he could not handle it, plus he had to protect his family. Rei had to go immediately, so Mamoru offered her a ride."

"That's the last anyone saw them," Michiru said as she sniffled into a handkerchief, "One witness said the demon destroyed the car as they drove up." She sobbed a little, "The didn't have a chance."

"Gomen we didn't tell you until now," Haruka said, she wouldn't allow herself to cry, "But we didn't want to ruin your day koneko-chan."

They stopped in front of Usagi's apartment building. Michiru decided that she would stay the night and look after Usagi. Haruka went to her and Michiru's place.

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Inu Yasha quickly ran through the streets of Tokyo. He was following the scent of the girl. She had gotten into a strange carriage and was quickly taken away. He was nearing the bay when he caught a new scene. It was another demon.

"Well if it isn't the half breed who is going to lead me to the Princess and her holy silver crystal." A figure stood on a lamp, hidden in the shadows of where the light did not reach.

"What the hell are you talking about? And who the hell are you?" Inu Yasha demanded.

"It does not matter now. You'll find out soon enough." The shadow disappeared in a crack and a wisp of smoke..

"Tehh." Inu Yasha said. He no longer cared, he just had to find that girl with the jewel.

Picking up where he left off, he followed the scent to a palace that overlooked the ocean. He knew he couldn't try the direct approach and walk right in, they're might be enchanted guards hidden in the tiny doors that were marked 'post.' Then something caught his eye. The blonde girl and a woman with aqua hair were in a hallway on the top floor. Perfect! All he had to do was climb up!

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"Are you sure you're going to be alright Usagi-chan?" Michiru asked as she watched her princess say nothing and close the door to her room. Sobs were soon heard from the other side. Michiru looked out the window and remembered why she loved Usagi's apartment so much, it had a fantastic view of the ocean. It reminded her of when she had seen Haruka on the boat, when she realized how much she loved Haruka. She then realized just how much pain Usagi was in and how she would have been the same way had Haruka been in the car with her. Tears fell from her cheeks and she cried herself to sleep, "Poor princess."

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Inu Yasha had finally found the right window. Gently jarring the window open, a soft noise met his ears. Curious, he crept over to the blonde girls bed. "Oh Mamo-chan," the girl said between sobs, "Why did the demon have to kill you and Rei-chan?"

Inu Yasha's blood began to boil. That bastard he met on the way here was already making himself at home in this time and he wasn't going to let him get away with it.

::fin::

Written on June 9, 2003

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Preview:

Usagi backed into a corner. "Give me that jewel or I will taste your blood and you will join your Mamo-chan!"