Feudal Japan 2: Making the Transition

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"Well?" said Inuyasha.

"Well what?" replied Miroku.

The half-demon rolled his eyes. "Isn't anyone actually gonna TEST it?!"

Shippo gulped. "It's not gonna be ME! Uh…why don't you go through yourself, Inuyasha?"

Inuyasha sweatdropped. "Um, uh…I don't really know my way around Kagome's time. I might get lost in that place, and…" He trailed off.

Miroku chuckled. "Are you sure you're not simply scared, Inuyasha?"

A vein popped out on the half-demon's forehead. "Up yours! I'm not scared!"

Kagome sighed. "I'm going."

Everybody turned around. The black-haired girl was standing right in front of the portal.

"Are you sure that's a good idea, Kagome?" asked Sango.

Inuyasha stepped forward. "Yeah, what if something happens to you?"

Kagome turned around and smiled. "Don't worry. I've got a premonition about this. It'll be fine." With that, she stepped through, eliciting a collective gasp from the party. She stayed visible on the other side.

"Uh…Kagome?" said Shippo. "Can you hear us?"

She turned around. "Yes, I can! But it's weird…your voices are coming through this wall here. It's solid, too!"

Miroku nodded. "Then these portals are one-way only. Are you in a familiar place, Kagome?"

"Yeah, it's not too far from my home. I can get back to the well in maybe 20 minutes if I run. Wait for me there, okay?" Suddenly, as she started to turn away, the pieces of the jewel she was carrying began to glow.

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "Hey, what's with the jewel shards?"

"I don't know," said Kagome. "I just hope that-" All of a sudden, the portal faded out and disappeared. Inuyasha ran over to where the portal had just been.

"Hey! Kagome! What the hell just happened?"

Miroku rubbed his chin. "I think the power of the jewel sealed the portal. Let's hurry down to the Bone Eater's Well."

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"Wow, that was weird…" muttered Kagome. "I'd better get to the well."

As she ran from the parking lot, she bumped into someone.

"Ah! Hey, why don't you watch where you're-huh? Mom?" Indeed, it was her mom, and little brother.

"Kagome? What are you doing here? I thought you had gone to the feudal era with Inuyasha…"

Kagome sweatdropped. "Eh…it's kind of a long story. But I've got to get back there, seriously."

"Okay, sweetie. But be careful."

Kagome nodded. "I will. Later, Mom! Bye, Sota!"

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"How long's it been?" asked Inuyasha.

"According to this…watch Kagome left, 19 minutes. No…20 minutes," said Miroku. Suddenly, the well flashed to life, and Kagome climbed out. Miroku raised an eyebrow. "Hmm…quite punctual."

"Sorry about that, guys."

Miroku smiled. "Don't worry. But it would seem that the portals can only be sealed from your era."

Kagome nodded "Looks that way. But we've got another problem. Take a look at this." She produced a newspaper from her spare backpack and gave it to Inuyasha, who immediately raised an eyebrow.

"It says, 'Monster Sightings Worldwide…' Hmm…that's strange. I never smelled any demons in your era, Kagome…"

Miroku suddenly started. "Oh, no…!"

Sango turned to him. "What's wrong, Miroku?"

"That would mean that the demons from our time are invading Kagome's time…!"

Shippo shifted nervously. "I don't like where this is leading…"

Miroku nodded. "Kagome, your family is in danger, as is everybody else in your time…I think that we all have to go to your era."

Kagome sweatdropped. "Huh? ALL of you? Well…would that be smart? I mean…"

Inuyasha nodded. "No demons in your time mean no skilled slayers like Sango, right?"

"Yeah, but just about every country on Earth has its own army in my time. And the weapons are insane compared to what is available now!"

Miroku sighed. "Nevertheless, if someone doesn't close those portals, even you era's mightiest armies will eventually be overwhelmed by the influx of demons."

Kagome nodded. "Yeah, that's true. And there are demons smart enough to adapt to using our kinds of weapons, too…"

Inuyasha turned to the well. "Right. So, let's get going!" With that, he jumped in.

"Wait!" cried Kagome. But it was too late. "…All right. But you can't just walk around wearing those clothes, or people will start asking questions, and they'd never believe us if we told the truth."

Sango looked herself over. "I don't see what's so strange."

Kagome sighed. "Follow me. I'll show you."

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Author's Note: Sorry about the big delay. Preparations for college plus a lack of free time equals no updates. ^^;