Kagome's Heritage

By Tekkaman Xero

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN INU-YASHA OR GOLD DIGGER!!!!

Chapter 3

In the feudal area, a curious Naraku had sent a (much more controlled) clone to follow Inu-Yasha's party and figure out just what the deal was with that girl. He had been quite surprised when he found out she was a werecheetah. Even more so when she jumped into the Bone-Eater's well and disappeared.

Deciding it merited investigation, he decided to check it out. But he decided to go himself, rather than risk the loss of the link to his clone.

Which brings us to the current situation. Inu-Yasha, running towards the well, having picked up Naraku's scent in it's direction. He arrived just in time to see Naraku jump into the well, and disappear.

What? How did he get through?! Only Kagome and I can go through! …Right?

Inu-Yasha was about to jump in when Kagome appeared. (having jumped in at just the right time to miss Naraku on both ends) She jumped (yes, jumped) out of the well, landing next to Inu-Yasha. Unfortunately, she didn't know how to land properly, and fell on her bottom. "Ow! That hurt…"

"Kagome…"

"Hmm?"

"We've…got a problem. I was just about to go through to get you, but since you're here…"

"Well?"

"Naraku got through the well somehow."

"WHAT?! But only you and I can go through!"

"Somehow he managed it."

"I'm going back. You let everyone else know and come through later."

She didn't give him a chance to argue.

The present…

Naraku climbed out of the well and into a completely different world. "I see… That girl is from this world…" He couldn't sense a youkai anywhere. "I guess I'll find a place to start work…"

And with that, he ran off. Ignoring the numerous humans for the time being.

A young man walking down the road sensed the demonic energy. That's not good…

A few minutes later, Kagome popped out and checked on her mother. Finding her brother and grandfather home, she and her mother ended up having to explain everything again(once they managed to stop her grandfather from slapping wards on her and trying to exorcise her, that is). A serious distraction from her mission. But she wanted to switch back to human form before looking for Naraku anyway.

It wasn't until she changed back the next day that she realized she had NO IDEA where to start looking. Deciding to not waste her time here in her time (since she rarely gets any time) she grabbed her books and headed off to school.

"Kagome! You're back!" Yuka was quite happy to see her friend again. "It must've been terrible! Having the Flu, and then…" Kagome vowed to make sure to pay her grandfather back as she was informed of all the ailments she supposedly had… I wonder if Gramps can handle an angry werecheetah…

After a while, Kagome's mind wandered. Naraku could be anywhere… Waiting for a moment to strike…And she was vulnerable for another day unless Inu- Yasha showed up.

In class, Kagome finally got a good distraction from the problem with Naraku. The teacher's announcement about the exchange student barely registered in her mind. It was when the student introduced himself that caught her attention.

"My name is Xero Prime. Nice to be here."

Kagome's head whipped over, recognizing the name. Xero was about 5'7" with ice-blue eyes. He had long black hair that went down to his waist, tied back into a loose ponytail with part of it cut chin-length, hanging down loosely and framing the right side of his face.

"Take the seat next to Miss Higurashi."

As instructed, he sat down next to Kagome.

And the entire day, Kagome was distracted, glancing at Xero and hoping what her mother had heard about him was true.

During lunch, Kagome was chatting with her friends, most of whom wouldn't stop talking about how cute (and smart) Xero was, when said individual walked over.

"Kagome, I need to speak with you."

"Umm… Okay…"

Xero lead her over to a spot where they'd get privacy in talking, but where their friends could see them. "Listen carefully, I sensed the demon energy that came from your shrine. I can tell it wasn't summoned, though. Would you mind explaining, werecheetah?"

"…. You're not going to kill me, are you?"

"No. I'm not like my father. I killed him because of his way of dealing with werecreatures. Cold. Heartlesss. Merciless. They say he let those who do good live, if they proved it before he could kill them, but I know for a fact it wasn't true. I hunt werecreatures and demon who are only posing an immediate threat. You are not. Therefore, I let you live. Now, on to more important matters. This demon IS an immediate threat."

Kagome told him the entire story. Including everything about Inu-Yasha, the Shikon Jewel, and the feudal era.

"I'd like to meet this Inu-Yasha."

"That can be arranged." A voice said from above.

"Inu-Yasha! Not now!"

"You're Inu-Yasha?" Xero looked up at the individual in the tree and examined him, "You don't look so powerful. But I've dealt with enough demons to know not to judge a book by its cover. I'll speak with you and Kagome in the park AFTER school."

And with that, he walked off.

"Who was that?"

"Xero Prime… A modern-day demon hunter."

Inu-Yasha narrowed his eyes. "A demon hunter?"

Kagome's friends approached, so Inu-Yasha disappeared higher into the tree to avoid being spotted.

After school, Kagome waited in the park. Sitting under a tree. Well aware that Inu-Yasha was in the tree above her.

Xero arrived a few seconds later. He was no longer in a school uniform. Instead he was wearing a black skin-tight tank top underneath a short-cut black denim jacket, along with black jeans, and black sneakers.

"Hello." He said. "Shall we get down to business?"

Inu-Yasha and Kagome explained the exact situation with Naraku. Xero thought about it for a moment. "Okay, here. I'll handle the search for Naraku. Kagome, work on learning how to switch forms at will. You're probably going to need that ability. I have a contact who can help you with that, as well."

"Really?"

"Yes. And if you'd like I can contact them right now."

"Please do! I'll need some help with this…"

"Kagome, are you sure?" Inu-Yasha asked. "I don't trust this guy."

"Just because I'm a demon hunter? If you met my father you'd think I'm way too lenient." Xero got up. "I have to go make a phone call. I'll stop by the shrine later. Cya."

"Bye." He's cute. He's a little blunt, but he's pretty nice.

Once back at the shrine, Kagome went up to her room and let Inu-Yasha in through the window. They sat down and discussed the situation.

Xero went home and made an important phone call before setting out to find Naraku.

End chapter 3

Next chapter: The Diggers arrive in Tokyo! Naraku encounters a Peebo! Kagome and Britanny spar! Brianna tackles Xero! All in one chapter!