The Lord of the Demons

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Ch. 2: The Shire

As Inuyasha sprinted, with Kagome on his back, they spotted a Hobbit sitting in the grass under the shade of a tree, reading. He had a sweet, honest face and curly, dark brown hair on his head. His eyes were a striking blue.

Could this be Frodo? Kagome thought. "Inuyasha," she whispered to her half-demon companion, "maybe we shouldn't disturb him. We don't know how he'll react!"

"Feh! Why should I care how he'll react? All I want to find out is why we're here! The sooner we get back, the sooner we can find some jewel shards…" Inuyasha stopped suddenly as Kagome pulled him into a bush, when the Hobbit looked up excitedly. In the distance, they could hear humming.

The Hobbit stood up quickly and ran to the edge of the hill, by the dirt path where a small carriage was steadily coming closer.

"You're late," he said as the carriage came to a stop.

An old "man" with a huge hat looked up at the Hobbit and said, "A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins. Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."

The two stared seriously at each other for a few moments, and then burst out laughing.

"It's wonderful to see you, Gandalf!" Frodo said as he leapt off the hill and into Gandalf's arms.

Inuyasha and Kagome looked on. "Aww! Isn't that cute, Inuyasha? They really care for each other!" And I thought this time would be even less friendly than the feudal era!

"Feh! Whatever. At least we know that the Hobbit is Frodo Baggins and this 'wizard' is called Gandalf," Inuyasha said, looking a little stressed.

Kagome looked at Inuyasha. He looks so worried. "What's up with you?"

"It's just… I've faced a ton of demons before, but never a wizard. I have no idea how strong they are. I fear that… that I won't be able to protect us… protect you." Inuyasha was blushing furiously now.

Kagome inwardly gasped. He…he does care?! Did I hear correctly? "…Inuyasha."

"Forget it!" The flustered hanyou was trying to regain his old attitude. "I'm sure I can kick this wizard's ass easy, if he poses a threat!"

I knew it wouldn't last… Kagome sighed. But it was a start, right?

"C'mon Kagome. We have to follow them."

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"You didn't think I'd miss your Uncle Bilbo's birthday," Gandalf said to Frodo.

"Bilbo!" Kagome whispered to Inuyasha. "That must be the old Hobbit's name- the one we saw writing."

"How is the old rascal?" Gandalf asked. "I hear it's going to be a party of special magnificence."

"You know Bilbo. He's got the whole place in an uproar," Frodo answered.

Gandalf chuckled. "Well, that should please him."

"Half the Shire's been invited. And the rest of them are showing up anyway." They shared a hearty laugh at that.

Frodo got a disheartening look on his face. "To tell you the truth, Bilbo's been a bit odd lately. I mean, more than usual." Gandalf became thoughtful.

"He's taken to locking himself in his study," Frodo continued. "He spends hours poring over old maps when he thinks I'm not looking. He's up to something."

Gandalf looked away and Frodo's serious face became humorous. "All right then. Keep your secrets."

"What?" An innocent-looking Gandalf turned back towards Frodo.

"But I know you have something to do with it," concluded the Hobbit.

"Good gracious me."

"Before you came along, we Bagginses were very well thought of."

"Indeed."

"Never had any adventures or did anything unexpected."

"If you're referring to the incident with the dragon, I was barely involved." Gandalf took a quick smoke of pipeweed. "All I did was give your uncle a little nudge out of the door."

"Whatever you did, you've been officially labeled a disturber of the peace."
"Oh, really?" Gandalf gazed at the beautiful countryside and looked at one of the Hobbit homes. One old Hobbit was tending his yard when he gave the wizard a glare as he went past. Gandalf blinked at the curious behavior.

All of a sudden, some Hobbit children came running after the carriage yelling out with joy the old wizard's name. Gandalf pretended he didn't hear them as he continued on. Frodo glanced at his friend, with a slightly befuddled look on his face. The kids stood on the road, disappointed, when, from the back of the carriage, a beautiful display of little "fireworks" went off and surrounded the children, who chased after them with cries of pleasure.

Gandalf chuckled, as did Frodo, who secretly knew his wizard friend could never resist. Even the old Hobbit who had been tending the yard laughed, that is, until his disgruntled wife came out.

"Gandalf?" The wizard turned to Frodo, with a silly grin plastered on his face. "I'm glad you're back," Frodo finished, as he leapt off the carriage.

"So am I, dear boy!" Gandalf called. "So am I…"

Gandalf rode on to go meet Bilbo. Kagome and Inuyasha waited until Gandalf had gone inside Bilbo's home before going to meet Frodo.

Frodo had gone off on a separate path to finish his book. Inuyasha and Kagome followed.

"Listen, Inuyasha," Kagome said, "I don't think that these Hobbits have ever seen a demon, or even a half-demon before. Even people like me seem strange in a town like this. So, I'll approach Frodo first, introduce myself, and maybe get him to trust me a little. When you think it's the right time, you can come out, slowly- not menacingly, and introduce yourself as well. We need friends here."

"Right." Inuyasha agreed. "I understand."

Kagome was surprised at her companion's cooperative behavior. Maybe it has something to do with what happened before? Shaking it off, Kagome approached the Hobbit. Inuyasha hid in a bush.

"Um, excuse me? Frodo?" Kagome quietly said.

Frodo jumped and quickly got to his feet. "Who are you? What is it you want, and how do you know my name?"

Kagome was trying to come up with an explanation. "I'm Kagome Higurashi. I'm not sure how I ended up here, but I do come in peace. So does my companion."

"Your companion? Well, then. Where is he?"

"Um… he's kind of hiding right now… it's because of his appearance."

The bushes rustled behind Kagome, "I'm NOT hiding!"

Frodo stirred. "Is he in the bush? I'm quite sure his appearance will not bother me."

"If you're sure... Inuyasha! You can come out now!" Kagome shouted at the bush.

Inuyasha slowly came out from behind the plant, some twigs stuck in his long, silver hair. It was a funny site, but not in Frodo's opinion.

"Gah! He's a d-demon! Come miss, run away!" Frodo started to sprint but soon found he was above ground, being held up by one peeved hanyou.

"Look, Frodo or whatever your name is. Kagome said that we come in peace and we do-" Inuyasha was interrupted by a rustling in Kagome's pack. As he stared at it a little head covered in orange hair popped out.

"SHIPPO! What in seven hells are you doing here?!"

Kagome just stared, too dumbstruck to do or say anything.

Frodo struggled against Inuyasha's grip and finally got loose, running away and screaming at the top of his lungs, "AHHH!!! Gandalf!! Demons are here! Help!"

Inuyasha blinked twice, slowly understanding that Frodo was running to that wizard person. "Ah, DAMMIT!"

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Muahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Cliffy. XD Anyways, I'm sorry this chapter wasn't very long. I know what you're thinking: "I've been waiting for four fricken' months and you give me THIS?!" I'm sorry, OK? It's hard to write TWO fanfictions and have school to deal with as well! Who knows when I'll update next? .. Meh, I'll get to it eventually.

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