Fun by the Wellside and Adaptations.

Disclaimer: Nope..don't own Trigun or Inu Yasha. However this plot...and characters as cliche as they might seem are in fact mine. ^^;

AN: Another chapter..yay.. ^^;; Hopefully people will actually review..-.- Onto the storyyyyy....

For those that did review.. Arigatou

Amoebafive: Gomen..but cliffhangers are fun..and hopefully this chapter will satiate that curiosity,ne? I'm flattered that you think my writing is great. ^^

Riina: I suppose this'll be the chapter you find out the answers to your questions in this chapter. I'm glad you enjoyed the silly humor. *sweatdrops*boredom has its benefits,ne?

Lady Kitsuna: Sorry to hear about the issues logging on.. ^^; Yes your definitions for the names are correct. The names are one of our actual nicknames.

Balex: Um...sorry for not addressing your review sooner..maybe its the fact..that it was somewhat...disturbing for lack of a better word. ^^; BUt i'll take it as a good thing and I hope you enjoy the update.

Arika: Hm...so where do you think she is?

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Ai groaned as she regained consciousness. Vaguely she could hear arguing. Squinting she looked about her surroundings.It was dark and she sighed her eyes continuing their frantic scan for anything slightly familiar. 'Bones...What the hell?! Where am I ?!' She sat up rubbing her head. The voices drew nearer.

"Inuyasha , I have tests. I need to go. I'll be back in a couple of days.." The female voice stated her voice edged with exasperation. A gruff reply came in annoyance.

"What are these 'tests' so damned important? While you're gone who knows what youkai will have the chance to collect more shards?" The voice was nearing a growl. Ai's eyes widened as she looked up.' Shards..oh damn..Inuyasha? ' The arguing stopped abruptly.

"I sense more shards.." The female voice declared. There was a pause. "In the well.." She began doubtfully, a snort being the response from the other. Ai looked into her hand. 'So thats what they are..' She looked up to see someone climbing down. It was a young girl, around her age.

"A little help here? " Ai asked. Kagome stared, she was shocked another teenager in modern clothing, here? She blinked.Ai opened her hand. "You're looking for these?" The three shards glittered. She recieved a nod. " Um..by the way. I'm Ai. " She sweatdropped.The girl smiled warmly and Ai fidgeted a bit.

"I'm Kagome." Ai smiled slightly.

" So about getting out of here.." Ai spotted someone leaning over to peer in at the top.

"Kagome, what's taking so long?" He inquired gruffly as his eyes lingered upon Ai, and they narrowed.

"Well I found the shards." His eyes hadn't moved from Ai who fidgeted more now her eyes finding the bone covered ground a better sight than the angry hanyou.

"Who the hell is she? " He continued to scowl at her and Ai smiled sheepishly.

"I'm Ai.." Kagome sweatdropped the tension in the air was thick, and she felt as if it would become tangible at any moment. 'Leave it to him. He just can't seem to be nice..' She sighed.

"And thats Inuyasha." The amber eyed male snorted and continued to watch. 'Why me..?' Ai thought as she was helped up by Kagome. Inuyasha began to sizer her up as soon as she set foot outside of the well. Different was an understatement. It seemed yet another weird girl from another time had fallen into the well. Her dirty blonde hair and light brown eyes with the now visible green edge was quite different from Kagome. Her clothes were different,the odd clothes exposed the skin of her arms and legs. Unlike Kagome's uniform as she called it the clothes on her lower half were pants,extremely short pants by his standards. 'What is it with her time and showing so much...skin..?' He wondered about this absently.

"Feh.." He turned and walked away. Ai frowned. 'Well that was a lovely way to first greet someone.'

"Ugh..Why can't you be nice for once Inuyasha?!" Kagome yelled after him. She gave Ai an apologetic look. "Well thats Inuyasha for you, he's just someone you have to get used to." She paused as Ai shifted the bag on her shoulder."So..you're from the same time as me,ne?" Ai nodded. Kagome beamed. Ai opened her hand and looked over at the smiling miko.

"I guess ya want these back,ne? " Kagome nodded as the shards were placed in her hand.

"Looks like you'll be coming back with me. " Kagome said cheerfully. She stopped in her steps.

"You mean we have to go back down there?" Ai shuddered. Kagome nodded unfazed by the grimace the thought of returning to the well seemed to cause Ai. Ai had no choice but to follow as the raven haired youth entered the well. Sparing a glare upwards she did the same. Falling through was a terrifying rush as her feet met solid ground and she wobbled, greeted by a smile from the miko.

"See, its not so bad. " She murmured cheerfully as she climbed the ladder that extended to the world above. Ai mentally thanked her luck. Maybe she'd be able to shower. Absently as she climbed she wondered what happened to her best friend. Please be ok..

She followed Kagome into the house where she was greeted by woman that seemed to be Kagome's mom. Smiling brief introductions were made as Kagome explained. Ai was amazed at her surroundings. She was at home but not. In japan, she smiled slightly. It was a long time dream of hers to step foot upon the soil of japan and be in the midst of the culture she loved so much. Kagome led her upstairs.

"Would you like a bath? I know I always love a nice warm bath after being back there. " Ai's features brightened.

" I'd love a bath. Arigatou Kagome-san." She smiled as the gesture was returned. She allowed her eyes to rove about as she was led to the bathroom. She listened, albeit absently as Kagome showed her the locations of toletries and anything she'd need. The door closed as her companion left with a cheerful wave. As she locked the door, she felt warm moisture trailing down her cheeks. Great, I'm crying.. She undressed and sank into the water that had settled. She allowed the warmth to rush over her bare skin. Salt intermingled with the sweet bath water. Such a contrast of taste, as one drop after another of moisture continued its path down her cheek. Each drop , like a small jewel, fragile shattering upon impact with the greater body of water, to become nothing. It was odd really. She heard the droplets meet the calm warmth of bathwater and drew in a breath. Her light pink lips parted as air made its way into her lungs. Funny how one would think that such a simple action could clear any burdens of the mind. Exhaling she looked about blinking as her moistened lashes stuck to one another. Willing the tears away she continued drawing in measured breaths. Hoshi would tell me not to cry.I have to try and look on the bright side. I'm in Japan...kinda. She nodded as she began to lather up the soap within her grasp and rub the generous amount of lather upon her dust tainted skin. The wandering , albeit minimal, in Gunsmoke had left its mark upon her pale skin. She wrinkled her nose. It was rather disgusting, and she was thankful she was in a place that she could most likely keep away from dust accumulation and its rather unpleasant aftermath. She sank beneath the water. What she needed now was time to think.

Time passed and she dried herself slowly walking out after she'd dressed. Kagome smiled as she talked about where she'd spend the nights, and giving her a basic overview of what would be happening. She listened although rather absently.

'Feudal japan?' She smiled at Kagome. The girl was trying her best to make her at ease. She couldn't shake the guilt. How was she supposed to behave at ease under all the circumstance. After a moment she decided to vocalize this.



"Gomen, Kagome-san...these days have been so stressful. I hope you won't be offended..." Kagome merely smiled and nodded.

"I understand.It isn't everyday you're thrown into the past,ne?"

Understanding, smiles. Something worthwhile attained, and in the process comfort surrounded the worried girl. She was safe.

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And bc i'm mean..I'm ending it there for now ^^ hehe. Hope you enjoyed that short chappy ja!