I think I've finally got a pairing. I decided it's going to be Naraku and Kagome.But it might still change, okay? (I can't make up my mind) Thanks for your cooperation.

TropicalGoddess

Chapter 2: Trouble with the Well and Finding a Dress

"What was that about?" Sango asked Kagome.

"I don't know, I really think I should go pretty soon, you know, before he gets the sacred jewel shard. Oh, and I have to tell you, I have a dance tomorrow, so I'll be back in two days, alright?" Kagome explained. "Okay, but let's tell Kaede first. When you need me, Inuyasha," she said looking over to Inuyasha, who looked a little distressed about Naraku's visit. "You can just jump in the well and come get me, kay? Don't worry"

"What? Who said anything about being worried? I'm not worried about you, I'm only worried about the jewel shard" he said looking away.

"Sit." Kagome said, and Inuyasha came plummeting to the ground.

"Hey!" Inuyasha said, but before she could hear him, she walked away to Kaede's hut, the others following her. "Jeez, what nice 'friends' I have" he stated sarcastically.

"This is becoming a dangerous place for you Kagome," Kaede, Kikyo's younger sister said. Kikyo was the priestess that kept the Shikon Jewel pure, and Kagome is her reincarnation after she died, falling into Naraku's trap. Kaede was now an elder woman and her knowledge was great. As for Kikyo, she was resurrected by a witch. "You should leave now. Have fun at your 'dance'" Kaede said thinking about the word 'dance' meant. Kagome started packing up her things.

"Kay, I'll go now," She slung her yellow backpack over her shoulder. "Thanks Kaede. I'll see you when I come back in two days." 'This is a good timing because the dance is tomorrow. I can't wait.' She thought.

Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Shippo followed her to the well. "Its getting dark and you should go, I'll miss you Kagome," Shippo said sadly, while Kagome got herself ready to jump in the well.

"See ya, Kagome," the group bid her farewell. And Kagome disappeared through the well.

Although they didn't notice, Naraku was in the woods watching them. The sun was going down and the moon and stars were coming up, and the group made their way over to Kaede's hut to get a good night's rest.

Inuyasha settled himself by sitting up with his sword in his arms, while Sango, Kirara, Miroku, Kaede and Shippo slept on the floor. " G'night, everybody," Shippo yawned.

"Night," they replied in unison. One of Naraku's poisonous insects was watching them, while Naraku watched the scene through Kanna's mirror. One by one, they fell asleep. 'Perfect,' Naraku thought as he went off trying to find a spell that would disable Inuyasha's ability to cross over to the future. 'I'd better hurry and find a spell before they wake,' Naraku thought. 'I know!' He searched for the witch that resurrected Kikyo. 'Yes, she will have a spell to prevent Inuyasha from crossing through the well, and a spell that can make me go through it… permanently'

Kagome climbed out of the well and found herself in her own time. 'I'm home,' she thought relieved. She walked a few meters towards her home. When she came through the door, her mother called, "Kagome! Yumi phoned and you need to meet her at the park tomorrow at 9, I think it's about your school dance,"

"Kay, thanks mom. I think we are going to buy a dress because I have a date with a 'hot boy'. I'll tell you tomorrow because I want to take a bath and go to bed, kay?"

"All right" Kagome made her way to the shower. About 20 minutes later, she stepped out in her pajamas. She walked sleepily to her bed and tucked herself between the sheets. Kagome reached for her favorite book and read one chapter. She yawned and stretched and reached for her light and turned it off.

"Are you the witch that resurrected Kikyo?" Naraku asked approaching an old lady in dark navy blue sitting by a tree, her fire nearby.

"Yes, I am. And who might you be?" she asked in a hoarse voice.

"I am Naraku. And I need two spells. One that can make me cross the Bone Eater's Well, and one to prevent somebody from crossing into the well." He said slowly.

"Yes, I have those spells, but the spells are both only temporarily. The only way to make one spell, only one," she said bringing out the words 'only one'. "Permanent, is the sacred jewel of Four Souls. So, what is your payment to me if I perform the spells?" she asked, eyes narrowed.

"I have the sacred jewel," as he said that, her eyes widened in surprise. "And I choose the spell that can make me go through the well permanent. Yes, your payment, just wait and see. Just give perform the spells and hurry," he said sharply.

She seemed to think it over and she said, "Very well, just wait here. It will take me only a few minutes, alright?" And Naraku nodded in agreement. The witch rushed over to her fire, closed her eyes and stared chanting. She then opened her eyes suddenly, and a sudden pulse beat shook the area and a strange glow coming from the jewel and another glow from the direction that Inuyasha was surrounded Naraku. Naraku knew that, he was depriving Inuyasha of his ability to cross over and to protect Kagome. Temporarily. As for Naraku, he would be able to cross the well whenever he wanted. The ability to go on the other side of the well was his to keep.

"Now that, I'm done with the spells, my payment please," she asked.
"Ah, yes," Naraku said as he made his way to stand in front of her. "This is your payment," he said using his claws in a cutting motion, cutting her head off from her shoulders. Her head lay on the ground and it and her body dissolved into the air.

The next day, Kagome woke at theringing of the phone. "Hello?" she asked still tired.

"Kagome, get dressed, I'm waiting for you. Jeez you really wake up late," Yumi said. Kagome turned her head toward her clock and it read 9:57 am.

"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry, I was so tired yesterday. I'll be there in 10 minutes, kay?"

"Kay, see ya here. Bye,"

"Bye" she hung up the phone and started looking for clothes. In her closet, she found a pink skirt and a cute white top. Once she changed, Kagome said bye to her family and was off to the park where Yumi waited for her.

"Finally!" Yumi said as she grabbed Kagome's wrist and started walking toward a dress shop. When they entered the store, a dazzling red and black medium length dress caught Kagome's eye.

"Wow, I like this one," she said not even considering other options. "I'm going to try it on. Hey, Yumi, what are you going to try on?" She looked over at her friend and she brought a long pure black dress.

"I'm going to try this one," she said holding up the dress for Kagome to examine it.

"Yeah, I'll look great!" Kagome told Yumi before getting into the change room.

Inuyasha was the first to wake. Yawning, he got up quietly, careful not to wake the others, and walked towards the well. Looking down into the well, he sighed and thought, 'Kagome, I wonder what you're doing right now. I hope you're fine. Hey! I know! I'll surprise her by going to her era. And once her dance thing is over, I'll bring her back here. Besides, I need to apologize to her about what happened yesterday. It's a great plan,'

Jumping into the well, he expected to get out and to be on the other side, which was Kagome's era. The future. Climbing out, he was surprised to find that he was still in the Feudal Era. 'Hmm… that's strange. I'll just try again. Don't panic.' Once again, he jumped into the well. 'Okay, this time, it has to work.' When he stuck out his head, he almost had a panic attack. 'Wh- why can't I get to the other side? This is bad. What should I do?' While running back to Kaede's hut to ask for advice and to inform the rest of the group, Naraku quickly and quietly jumped into the well. When Inuyasha and the rest of the group came to the well, Inuyasha was alarmed. "Hey, Naraku was here. His scent is leading into the well," at his words, they all gasped. But there was no sign of Naraku in the well.

"He must have found a way to seal you here and," Sango said Miroku finished her sentence.

"He must have found a way to get through…" the group was silent and trying to figure out what they now had to deal with. And hopefully thinking that Kagome knew what was going on They were worrying for her safety, now that Naraku is loose in her time and Inuyasha can't cross over to protect her from him.

Well, that's the second chapter hope you liked it. Third chapter coming soon.

TropicalGoddess