hello! me again. second chapter! yay! and yeah, I know about the whole swords and firearms law, but just to make it easier, we'll all just ignore that. :) so, anyways... onward ho! this chapter i waaay different, fyi.
Next Morning

Soleil sat up, disoriented for a moment before she remembered where she was.

Hey Kag! Wake up! she threw a pillow at her friend, who groaned and rolled over.

No wanna get up... Kagome was almost fully awake by now, but really didn't want to move.

Jeez, how long do you sleep?

Kagome got up too. By the way, I thought we might go shopping this morning, so you could get to know our town a little better, and we could head to Feudal Japan in the afternoon. How's that sound?

They both headed downstairs, shuffling into the kitchen in their pj's. After saying good morning to Kagome's family, they scarfed down breakfast and headed upstairs to change.

Kagome was dressed casually, in a denim skirt, strappy sandals, and a tank top- she was more than a little shocked when she saw Soleil.

She was wearing black hip-huggers with chains clanking against her hip, and a strapless black tube top that was just below the line between slutty and decent. A spiked dog collar, a myriad of ear piercings, and fishnets circling her arms completed her outfit. Oh- and not to forget the super-high combat boots. Her hair was up in two buns on top her head, and her thick black eyeliner was caked on like egyptian kohl, framing her eyes like a cat's.

Ready to go, Kag?Yeah, sure... She replied weakly.

After saying goodbye to Kagome's family, (Grandpa and Mrs. Higurashi gave her some odd looks, but Souta became her adoring fan, looking up at her with utter adoration), they walked outside, down the shrine steps. Soleil paused at the bottom, fishing around in her pocket, coming up with a small silver ring. With a little trouble, she poked it through her lip, clicking it shut with a smile.

Didn't want to shock your family too bad, she smiled, Let's go.

After wandering around downtown for a while, popping in and out of stores, not really buying much- Kagome got a necklace, Soleil a book- they stopped in at WacDonald's for lunch. Over fries, they discussed what to do next.

Soleil and Kagome finally decided to go to a few more stores, then head home to pack for the Feudal Era.

Almost at the outskirts of the shopping area, on the way home, Soleil spotted a store. It was dusty and kinda dark, with a peeling sign above the entrance reading Armaund Weaponry.That's funny... I've never noticed that store before, Kagome frowned.

Ah, well... what the hell. Soleil walked inside, a rusty chime announcing her entrance in the dusty store.

She called, her shout muffled and echo less.

A guy, about 17 or so, shuffled to the front. He was dressed in all black, kinda creepy-like. Twirling a dagger in his fingers, he leaned up against the counter, an amused gleam in his eyes.

Um, yeah, hi, we're just looking... Soleil mumbled, blushing.

What for?Well, I'm looking for a good epée or rapier, and, um... Kagome? She turned to the other girl, who jumped.

Actually, I was looking for a smallish dagger, for a beginner... She said, remembering that she had wanted to get Shippo something to defend himself with, because his kitsune-bi was not exactly, shall we say, effective? Also, Shippo had told her it was his birthday a couple days ago, so she had to get a present. Killing two birds with one stone, no?

Sure, for you? He asked, motioning Kagome to follow him.

No, for my son... She replied absent-mindedly. Soleil looked shocked, and tapped her on the back.

You have a son?! She whispered loudly.

Oh, no, I mean Shippo. I've kinda adopted him. Both Soleil and the shopkeeper looked a little more at ease, even though he didn't know who Shippo was.

Oh, yeah, He took the dagger he was holding and tossed it over his shoulder, where it landed in between swords on the wall with a thunk, I think you'll find what you're looking for over there, he said, over his shoulder, to Soleil.

Kagome bought a small dagger, about 17.5 cm (7 in.), plain but serviceable, with black wire wrapped around the hilt.

Soleil refused to show Kagome what she had bought, saying it was a suprise, she would show it to her later. It was wrapped well in brown paper, fit into what looked like a large poster tube.

Kagome sidled over to Soleil. I think you liked that guy back there. Soleil blushed,

The shopkeeper guy. I saw you looking at him... Kagome smiled, a twinkle in her eyes.

I have no idea what you're talking about. She said casually, not looking at Kagome.

Yeah, right... but I'll drop it for now.

Up in Kagome's room, they packed and talked, Kagome expressing doubts as to the nature of the well.

Um... well, I'm not sure if you will be able to get through the well... only me and Inuyasha seem to be able to get through it. Kagome picked up her backpack as she said this, motioning Soleil to follow her, not forgetting Shippo's dagger, which she had wrapped in colorful paper.

Oh... do you think there's any way I could go through? She quickly zipped up her pack up too, and picked up her sword tube, running after Kagome.

Dunno. Maybe if we jump together? Kagome slid open the door of the wellhouse and entered the dank darkness.

Kagome grabbed her hand, and they stood on the rim of the well.

Um, Kag, are you sure this is gonna work? Soleil gulped as she stared into the depths of the well.

No. But there's only one way to find out! With that, she jumped, dragging the reluctant Soleil with her.

Bracing herself for a painful impact, she was suprised when, instead, they touched down lightly 500 years in the past.

Ooo... fun! Soleil stood at the bottom of the well. She giggled, and climbed out. When she looked back, Kagome was being hauled out by a white-haired what she assumed was a demon.

Hey! What are you doing?! She ran over, an angry look in her eyes.

Kagome, seeing this, hurriedly assured her that this was Inuyasha, who Soleil had heard about last night.

Inuyasha pointed to Soleil. Who's that?That Soleil, the exchange student I told you about. She's gonna come with us to help find shards. Ok? Kagome took her pack back from him.

Feh. Whatever. But don't blame me if she gets hurt. With that, he stalked off towards the village.

Well! That was rude! Soleil huffed, putting her hands on her hips.

Don't worry, he may seem tough, but he's basically a big softie. Kagome laughed.

Am not! Came the faint reply from the distance.

They laughed again, and Soleil trekked after Kagome to Kaede's village.

Sango, Shippo, and Miroku were sitting around Kaede's hut, Inuyasha up in a tree somewhere.

Hey you guys! Kagome called out to them, Soleil bopping along behind her.

Welcome back, Lady Kagome! And who is the beautiful lady behind you? Miroku called back, a perverted gleam in his eyes.

Soleil peered out from behind where she had been walking, behind Kagome. I'm Soleil! An exchange student from France.France, eh? Sango shook hands with her, having come up behind Miroku, who was now unconscious, as a precautionYep. You're Sango, right? She peered at the demon-slayer interestedly.

Yes. And that she pointed to Miroku, is Miroku. She bounced into the hut to meet Kaede.

Wait! Um. I might suggest wearing a little... less revealing clothing around Miroku.I shall try. She replied in a long-suffering tone.

Later

They were walking, looking for shards that they had heard about in a village to the south.

Sango caught up to Kagome. Um, Kagome, isn't Soleil kinda... She struggled to find the right word.

Shippo piped up.

Yeah... she didn't seem anything like this last year... she kinda, turned punk or something. She was bemused at the girl's behavior.

After about an hour or so of more walking, it started getting dark, and they stopped for the night. After an pretty uneventful, besides the usual bickering, evening, they all settled down to sleep.

Soleil, however, lay awake.

I should tell Kagome, at least, but what about the others? I just don't know what to do anymore... besides, I've heard rumors... he's starting to move, he's looking for me... hopefully I will be safe here, safe from him...


ok, I feel like crap today, but i managed to get this out- be thankfull! :)

power2thepink

A thank you to Rayame325-I was in a play too, Seussical the musical- strangest play I've ever seen or been in. Another reason I was gone for a while. Thank you for reveiwing!