A shout-out to the person that asked for more of Sesshomaru. Sorry, but I won't feature him for a little while. But, I do promise to show him in the future. Well, enough about that. Here's the next chapter. Enjoy! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Chapter Three

Inu-Yasha, Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kouga all climbed out of the well. They marvaled at the new surroundings as Inu-Yasha opened the door to meet the outside world. The sun gleemed into their bright, young faces. Skyscrapers came into view and people rushing by to and fro made our heroes(and one extra a.k.a.Kouga) feel out of place and uneasy.

"So Kagome lives in this vast place?" Miroku whispled. "It sure is big."

"It's hard to believe this is Japan in the future," Sango spoke. They all walked to the Higurashi house, lead by Inu-Yasha. A window was open; just enough for Shippo to get through. He slid throgh with ease and unlocked the door for his companions. Suddenly, Inu-Yasha was attaked by a person he could have sworn was Shippo. But it wasn't.

"Inu-Yasha, remember me?" Sota asked. "I'm Kagome's little brother, Sota."

"Hey, Kid. Where's your sister?" Sota smiled broadly at everyone. Actually, he jumped down from off of Inu-Yasha and started to play with Shippo's tail.

"She left a few minutes ago. You just missed her. I think she left with Hojo and the rest of her friends."

Hojo. That one name sent Inu-Yasha's body up in flames. His anger roared inside of him as his demon blood began to boil. He was brought back to reality as Miroku's hand was waving back and forth in front of his face.

"Well Sota, do you know where Kagome went?" Sango askesd kindly. He looked to the ground in guilt and shook it. Then, he shot up his head in hope.

"I did overhear tham say something about the beach. You can check there, but you all can't go out like that."

"Why not?" Kouga exclaimed. Sota pointed to his tail and Inu-Yasha's ears, not to mencion their claws and fangs. Everyone would probably think they were a couple of vampires or something. Miroku and Sango looked at each other in disappointment.

"Well, thank you for your help anyway. Tell your sister that we came by if you see her," Miroku waved to the boy as they took their leave. They stood in the yard and sighed.

"Back to square one," Inu-Yasha commented.

"There's nothing more we can do? Just sit here and wait?" Kouga's voice had a little suprise in it, seeing that he was always the type of guy that took action then think of a strategy.

"Do you honestly expect us to go out into this bizzare world and search for Kagome blindly? We don't have a clue on where she could be. Besides, our clother are waaay out of date in this era and we need to hide your and Inu- Yasha's demon characteristics," explained Sango calmly.

"Fine. Sit on your asses all you want, but I'm not gonna wait until Kagome is a heartbeat away from death to go and try to find her. See you bakas later." Kouga turned into a tornado again and took off into the city.

"So, how long do you think it'll be until someone calls a demon sighting?" Shippo asked.

"Counting by Kouga's temper, not long." Miroku sadly shook his head. Under his breath, he added, "Poor deluded fool. He's forever chasing after Kagome."

"Bet you can relate, huh?" Inu-Yasha commented.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing."

Sota came running out of the house, panting. Inu-Yasha cocked and eyebrow, surprised. "Yo, kid. What's up?"

"Well, you guys are here for my sister, right? Well, if you guys could follow me, we could go inside and fix you up. Miss, um....."

"Sango."

"Right. Mliss Sango could probably fit into one of Sis's outfits. Inu-Yasha and....."

"Miroku."

"Sorry. Inu-Yasha and Miroku could wear Dad's clothes, if I can find some." Sota beamed. "It's the least I can do to help you."

"Alright. At least we'll be able to go into town without raising any suspicions," Inu-Yasha smirked. This didn't turn out as a waste of time after all."

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It was dark in that part of the forest. Naraku just stood in the deepest, darkest shadows and waited. Kagura was supposed to be returning soon.

"Well, Kagura. Did you find out anything?" Naraku asked the wind sorceress behind him. She nodded humbly.

"Yes, Naraku. It seems as if those troblesome brats and that insulting half breed,Inu-Yasha, have traveled to the ancient Bone Eater's Well. They disappered there while jumping in with that wolf cub some time ago."

"Very good, Kagura. You may go and gather more rumers frome the villlage. I would join you, however I have some buisnesses to attend to." Naraku started to walk off alone, further into the forest. He stopped when he realized the prasence of another being, a teenage female. You couldn't see her fully, but she was of radient beauty.

"Ah, you asked for me, milord?" the girl asked.

"Yes. There are certain individuals that I need you to exterminate for me. They are a human girl; an half dog demon; a monk; female demon exterminator; a child kitsune; and a wolf youkai. Are you ready to get rid of them for me?" Naraku questioned.

"Alright, milord. That is a simple task with my powers that you so graciously bestowed upon me when I was created. You needen't worry about them anymore," the female smiled.

"Good. And you'd best not fail me like your elder sisters, Kanna and Kagura.For if you do, you will pay the price with your life." Naraku went to the girl and handed her a Jewel Shard, He placed in her heart. "This is one of the pieces of the sacred Shikon Jewel Shards. This will allow you to travel to wherever the hell my enemies went. Do not lose it."

And with that, he disappeared. The girl knew her mission and was going to achieve it. No matter what the cost.

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