Author Note: This was just a spur of the moment idea that I got while talking to a friend of mine. I hope you all enjoy.

The Man Named Oni

By: Cheta

10/27/04 9:55:26 PM

Chapter 1

The day started off as beautiful as always. The sky was blue and crystal clear. Kagome's eyes fluttered open as she awoke to a new morning. She had come home the previous night from the Feudal Era after nearly a week of chasing demons with jewel shards. Just the thought of being at home in her own bed brought a smile to Kagome's face.

Kagome had waist long jet-black hair and black eyes. A thin, athletic body and a great mind, even if she didn't do perfect in school. She was your average fifteen-year-old high school girl that was until one day when she fell through the ancient well at her grandfather's temple she lived at. It was her fifteenth birthday when she went into the small building with the well in search of the family cat, when a giant centipede demon grabbed her and took her back 500 years in history.

"Kagome," called her mother from down stairs. "Breakfast is ready."

"Okay," called Kagome as she laid there in bed.

Kagome climbed out of bed and quickly changed into her school uniform. She lived with her mother, little bother, and grandfather. Oh and of course the family cat, Buyo. As she started down the stairs, her little brother, Souta, came flying around the corner after the cat.

"Souta, time for breakfast," said their mother. "Will you please go get your grandfather?"

"Yes, mom," said Souta. "Hi, Kagome. How was the Feudal Era?"

"Fine," Kagome said with a smile as she entered the kitchen. "Morning."

"Good morning, dear," said her mother. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yeah I did," said Kagome. "I needed it too."

"Are you going back today?" asked her mother putting a plate in front of her daughter.

"No, not until tonight," Kagome said. "I have to take so many tests today."

"You'll do fine, dear, now eat up before it gets cold," said her mother.

"Thanks, mom," said Kagome.

After breakfast, Kagome and Souta grabbed their school supplies and left before they were late for school. As Kagome walked down the street by herself, a hand suddenly grabbed her shoulder. She spun around and there stood her three best friends.

"Kagome," they said.

"We're so glad to see you," said one with wavy shoulder black hair.

"How are you feeling?" asked the second one with long black hair.

"Are you sure you should be going to school?" asked the third one with short black hair.

"Hi guys," said Kagome with a smile. "I'm fine."

"We hope so," said the second girl.

"I'm quite sure, Yuka," Kagome said. "How are you three?"

"Eri's got herself a boyfriend," said Yuka. "And Ayume's the same."

"I don't have a boyfriend," said Eri, the first girl. "Mac's just a friend."

"Sure," said Ayume, the third girl. "But how are things with you and your guy."

"We're doing just fine," said Kagome. "You guys should stop worrying so much about me and my guy."

"We better hurry or we'll be late," said Yuka as she looked at her watch.

The girls hurried to school. As they walked through the school gates, someone called out Kagome's name.

"Kagome," called a young man from behind her and her friends.

"Look, Kagome, its Hojo," said Ayume.

Kagome stopped and turned around. There, walking towards her, was Hojo, her crush. Hojo was a tall, athletic young man with black hair and black eyes. His smile was so caring and it made Kagome feel so happy.

"Hi, Kagome," said Hojo as he reached her. "You look well. Are you feeling okay?"

"I feel great," said Kagome with a big smile. "Plenty of bed rest does wonders."

"I'm glad," Hojo said. "I got this for you."

Hojo handed Kagome a small present. "What is it?" asked Kagome opening the present.

Inside the box was a purple eye pillow. "It's an herbal eye pillow with lavender in it," said Hojo as the first bell rang. "We better get going before we're late."

As Hojo took Kagome's hand, a wave of heat flooded her body as they hurried into the school.

"Have a nice day, Kagome," said Hojo as they went their separate ways.

"You too, Hojo," said Kagome as he disappeared into the crown of people.

"Hurry, Kagome," said Yuka.

"Aah! I'm coming," Kagome said as she ran down the hall.