Alright, well I am really exhausted. I had a long day at work and school and my internet just has not been cooperating. I read this chapter twice for mistakes but I can't promise my tired brain would have registered any of them. If you see any really bad ones just let me know and I will fix them as soon as possible. I would like to thank everyone who has been reviewing. I really do appreciate it.

Disclaimer: I don't own him, I just like to play with him.

Love Isn't Just a Memory

By: Nimerin

Chapter Four: Allerium

Inuyasha was resting in his tree late that evening. He had been thinking about Kagome and the others had long ago given up trying to coax him form his brooding. He suddenly got a foreboding chill down his spine that made him go rigid. "What the fuck was that?" Just then the eerie tingling erupted up his spine again. "Something's wrong." All of his instincts were screaming that something very bad was happening. "But where…?" Inuyasha rushed off to Kaede's hut to check on the others. They were all slumbering peacefully and he couldn't detect any youkai. Still the ominous feeling in the pit of his stomach would not leave him. Then it hit him. "Oh shit."

He took off towards the Bone Eater's Well and leapt in. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHH!" An agonizing scream emitted from the bottom of the well in Sengoku Jidai. "Kagome…" He moaned pathetically as he tried to hold back the tears that threatened to fall. He jumped out of the well, and then back in, then out, and in, and out, and in. He was now worried beyond equivocation. He raced off to the village in hopes of convincing Kaede or Miroku to fix the well. He knew Kagome needed him and he couldn't let her down.

"Baba, wake up. Oi, Miroku you too. C'mon get your lazy ass up. Now!"

"Inuyasha, it wouldn't hurt for you to learn some manners."

"Yeah, you big jerk."
"If you don't have a good reason I am going to hit you harder than I ever hit Miroku."

"What is the matter with ye, Inuyasha." Kaede asked after taking in his droopy ears, sullen suspiciously moist eyes, clenched jaw, and drooping shoulders. He looked absolutely dejected; like he had lost his best friend. He was afraid he might just have.

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"Doctor I need assistance."

"What's the patient's status?"

"She has multiple lacerations and one contusion. She hasn't woken up yet."

"How long has she been like this?"

"I have no idea. Some good Samaritan was driving by and found her, they just brought her in."

"Poor thing. She's a pretty one, we may have to check for evidence of rape."

"Yes doctor, only I don't really think that's the case. Her clothes weren't in any real disarray."

"I hope you are right. Get her in room 113 and hooked up to the monitors and get an iv drip going."

Kagome heard the voices somewhere within the gray haze; though she could distinguish no forms. She blindly reached out trying to dispel the fog but the more she tried the thicken it got. "Hello? Can anyone hear me? Is anyone there?" She called out expecting an answer; or at least an echo, but it was all swallowed in the void. She waited a moment and spoke in a timid voice. "Can anyone help me? Something is wrong with me, I can feel it. Help me please." No response came as She broke down crying and sunk to the floor. She pulled her knees to her chest trying to become as small as possible. She didn't even realize that she seemed to lose some of her solidity and appeared slightly transparent. She lowered her head and spoke between sobs. "Help me. Please. Someone. Anyone . Help me."

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"So what is wrong baba?" Inuyasha was hovering over her shoulder as she inspected the well.

"I know not the answer."

"Then how are you going to fix it?" He screamed.

"I must read my scrolls and see if there is anything that may help ye.."

"I don't have time for that. There is something wrong with Kagome." He replied sadly.

"What makes you think something is wrong with Kagome-chan?"

"I just can't tell"

"I do not sense anything Inuyasha."

"Look bouzu, I know what I feel. She's in trouble and the damn well isn't working so I can't go check on her."

"We have to help her." Shippo wailed as fat tears dripped down his face.

"That's why I want the damn well to work!" Inuyasha was frustrated. His Kagome was, whoops ahem…Kagome was in trouble and he couldn't do anything to help her. He ahd promised to protect her and he was failing. He couldn't fail her, his world would end if he did.

The winds started to pick up just then. It started off as a gentle breeze but it soon was a violent storm. Ominous clouds covered the sky and blocked out all the light of the full moon and stars. Lightning illuminated the sky as every bolt struck the earth around them; but it was never near enough to harm them. The thunder rolled and made the earth shake slightly as it reverberated with the sound. Everyone looked around trying to find the source of this sudden change in weather.

"This is fucking loud." Inuyasha yelled over the noise while his ears were pressed firmly against his skull.

"I sense something strange, but it doesn't have any youki and I have no idea where it is coming from." Miroku gripped his staff he had shoved in the ground to keep himself from toppling over from the wild gusts. Kirara had long since transformed and was allowing Sango to lean into her while a whimpering Shippo buried himself in her arms. "Perhaps we should get to shelter."

"I think that is a good idea."

Inuyasha merely grunted as they turned towards the village.

"Please do not depart from this place yet." A melodic voice called on the wind. The group quickly spun around in search of the voice.

"Come out you bastard and stop toying with us." Inuyasha snarled.

"I will be with you shortly my friends. Please try to be patient."

Inuyasha growled as a faint blue light began to shine in front of the well. 'That looks like the light that appears when me and Kagome travel through the well.' He observed.

A figure began to take shape in the light. Soon the figure of a beautiful young woman could be seen. Pale blue hair fell down her back in waves and cascaded over her shoulders. Shocking navy blue eyes framed by pale blue eye lashes peered into their souls. Her skin was pale as snow and seemed to radiate light. She wore a sky blue kimono with dark blue waves accentuating the curves on her slender form. Her cerulean blue lips were poised in a small sad smile.

"Who are you?" Inuyasha demanded.

Miroku quickly excused him. "I apologize for my friends manners. What he meant to say was 'may we inquire as to your name my lady.'"

The woman smiled. "It is quite alright dear houshi. My name is Allerium and I am the guardian of the waters of time. No need to introduce yourselves, I know all about every one of you."
"Allerium-sama might I ask you a question?"

"Houshi-sama, I do not recommend you do so unless you want your taijya to inflict great bodily harm on you."

"I beg your pardon." Miroku bowed low; but it was mostly to hid the smile Allerium's comment 'your taijya'. He was happy someone else noticed she was his.

"Why are you here?" Inuyasha was growing impatient.

"I have come because my well has ceased to function. Someone has cast a spell on the other side blocking any passage. Kagome must be allowed to travel here."

"Who did it?"

"I know not; nor am I able to undo the spell. My magic is limited to the flow of time."

"So what are we supposed to do?"

"Kagome has the ability to break the spell."

"Then why don't you go tell her how to do it."

"Something has befallen her. She would not understand what I was trying to tell her. I fear trying to speak with her about it may cause her more harm then it would good."

Inuyasha and the group blanched when they heard this. "I knew I sensed something was wrong with her."

"You were able to sense her danger even though you were here in the past. I must say I am impressed. I did not anticipate this."

"What do you mean Allerium-sama." Miroku was trying to make sense of the women's information but found he could not follow all of it.

Sango inquired. "Are you the one who allows them to travel through time?"

"Yes and no." She offered no further explanation.

"What the hell does that mean?"

"It means, yes and no. I can not tell you anything else."

"So what the hell did you come here for?"

"Calm down Inuyasha." Miroku put a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to placate him.

"No!"

"It is quite alright. I would be frustrated too if the person I loved was in danger and I had no way of helping them."

Inuyasha blushed deeply. "I don't love that wench. I just need her here to find the jewel shards." He sputtered.

"There is no need to deny it hanyou. It is obvious how you both feel about each other." She replied calmly.

He was about to yell at her again only a very good thought struck him, 'How we both feel. Is it possible she has feelings for me?'

Allerium waited a moment before she spoke again knowing full well what the hanyou was thinking about. "I can help you though."

Snapped out of his pleasant daydream, Inuyasha looked at her expectantly. "Then do it."

"How can you help us Allerium-sama?" Miroku asked anxiously.

"I can create another rip in time. Time really is just the fourth dimension so it isn't as complicated as it sounds. Without a medium such as the well, however, you would not be able to tesseract directly."

"What would that mean." Sango pondered.

"That means the two times may not run exactly parallel. I will try to get them as close as possible, but I am not sure of the difference."

"What good will that do? She might be dead by then?" Inuyasha steamed.

"It is the best I can do. I do not believe her attackers intended for her to die; at least not so soon."

"But, if the times screwed then you have no idea if their intentions will have changed."

"No, I will not; but it really is the best I can do. At least I am giving you a chance. Do you want it or not?"

"Of course I want it."

"Will all of us be able to go?" Shippo squeaked. He had intended on not interrupting but he rally did wan to see Kagome as soon as possible.

"Yes, little kit. This journey is for you all."

"Well, what are you waiting for? Send us now!"

"Very well." She closed her eyes and concentrated. The blue light began to shine brighter as it grew in diameter as it enveloped them all.

Kaede stepped into the clearing minutes later only to find everyone gone and no signs of the wild storm.

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