Koga goes into the Bone Eater's well hoping to bring Kagome back for himself but instead of ending up in Kagome's time, he is transported 500 years after—to the next sacred embodiment of the Shikon Jewel. Unable to resist the draw of the jewel, Koga in an endeavor to save his own life Koga causes the Gundam pilots to go back into the past.
This story is rated T. It has bits of smut, various POV's, humor and some horror. I tried to keep it in the true context and characterization of Inu Yasha and GW. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. The original stories belong to much more creative people. This was written in the spirit of fun not profit.
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Once Upon a Shrine
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Chapter 10 Feudal Era
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The group managed to gain level ground by late afternoon. The trees had yet to thin out and there was not a single road to be seen. That wasn't the only thing not to be seen. There were no planes, cars and even people, just animals and the forest.
"This is not Japan," Wufei said looking around. He went over to a tree. It was a Goku tree—very similar to the tree on Heero's property. They were indigenous to Japan. He shook his head. "And yet it is."
"The animals seem frightened of us," Trowa noted.
Quatre gave Trowa a puzzled looked. Something wasn't right and the feeling was getting stronger and stronger. He couldn't figure out what though, it was like the thought keep escaping from him.
"Trowa," Quatre asked staring at him. "What do you mean by that?"
"It's like they're not use to seeing people." Trowa explained with a shrug. "Animals act differently when they are not used to being around people."
Wufei and Duo stopped to observed a few birds in the distance. They didn't look nervous to them. Wufei gave Trowa a flabbergasted look and continued toward what he suspected was south. Duo continued to look around annoyed.
"What animals?" he asked. "You can not be referring to those few birds way over there."
Wufei's shout interrupted Trowa before he could answer. The group turned to see him standing on top of a ravine pointing eagerly. They raced up only to see more forest.
"A path," he shouted triumphantly.
"You think this is a path?" Duo said looking at him in bewilderment.
"I think he's right," Trowa mumbled softly.
"Of course, I'm right," Wufei huffed. His tone was actually more pleasant and snooty. In a far more benign a mood Wufei headed off.The group followed, without further argument. It seemed that having found some type of what looked like human activityrelaxed them.
The ground didn't look much different to Quatre yet on close inspection he did notice that there were fewer shrubs and the ground was more packed. It was like many feet had trampled a path through the woods. He was amazed that Wufei had noticed it. He wasn't sure he would have.
After several hours there still was no sign of human life. We're not in Tokyo but we are in Japan, Quatre thought as he quietly trailed behind the others. He didn't know how but he was sure of it.
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"Wait," Trowa said stopping suddenly.
A tree they were passing seemed much taller than the others and Trowa had decided to put it to go use. He scaled a tree easily without his shoes, his toes seemed to dig into the bark painlessly. Trowa looked down and saw the others waiting patiently. Heights never bothered him and he scrambled almost precariously across a thin limb. There was nothing to see at first. Then he noticed movement in what looked like a clearing.
Trowa leaped down as graceful as a cat and the group hurried towards the opening. They heard men singing long before they saw them. As they cleared the trees they saw a small field. The labors were dressed in loin clothes and some had their head bound while others had loose canvas vests. The group stared.
"My worm hole theory is sounding better and better," Duo commented.
This time the group didn't argue with him. They especially didn't argue as they approached the group and saw a team of oxen pulling a cart.
"Excuse me," Quatre said moving forward. "Is there a phone around here?"
The first man looked up surprise then his looked turned to one of fear. He stumbled backwards trying to get away from Quatre. His companions noticed his motion and turned to see what had startled him.
"Youkai!"
The men dropped their farming tools and ran. Some of them held up beads and yelled strange words at them. The group stood stock-still nearly as startled as the men.
"Youkai?" Quatre asked turning to his companions.
"I think it means demons," Duo figured out loud. "Or monsters?"
"Maybe they had never seen a foreigner before," Trowa said softly.
"That's not possible, you come back here," Wufei yelled as he raced after the fleeing men. "I want some answers."
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The young woman wasn't alone. Behind her came several other people including a strange looking little boy. He too had animal features and a tail. Aside from the girl, everyone else was dressed like the guy called Inu Yasha. The clothing dated back to some ancient period.
She and the group walked up to Heero tentatively while the old woman was carrying a strange looking lamp. Heero stared at it, a puzzled look on his face. He was sure it was a lamp but he was clueless as to why she needed it.
"There is no electricity," Kagome said noticing his look.
Heero's dark blue eyes snapped back to her and he saw her gape at him. He stiffened at her perusal. He never liked people staring at him.
"You're half," she said sounding surprised.
"He's a hanyou?" said the other young woman. "The bearer of the Jewel can be a hanyou?"
She was asking the older woman with the lamp. The old lady shrugged. She looked just as puzzled. Kagome shook her head but didn't bother to explain, she meant half Japanese.
"He's human," the dog-eared guy grumbled.
"Who are you people?" Heero snapped tired at being stared at and talked about.
"I am Kagome Higurashi," the young woman said. "And this is Sango, Mirko, Kaede, Shippo and over there is Inu Yasha."
Higurashi? Heero remembered the family name on the property he inherited. It was Higurashi. That wasn't possible. The home on the property was from the pre-colony days not some ancient time. He might not know the era but he was sharp enough to remember his history.
"Who are you?" she asked.
"Heero Yuy," he told her suspiciously.
Was this a trick from Dr. J? The young woman didn't react to the name. The others seemed to rely on her to do the talking. He could see them watching her like she was some kind of unspoken leader.
"How are you, Yuy-san?" she said smiling nervously.
"Naked and wounded, as you damn well know," Heero snapped angrily. He didn't like sudden change in topic. "And the name's Heero."
Kagome was taken aback at his rudeness. She also seemed embarrassed. Inu Yasha laughed. Sango also looked embarrassed and Kaede frowned at Heero's rudeness.
"You're naked because they wanted to make sure you were a guy," Shippo blurted out with child like innocence.
Yet if Heero had looked closely he would have seen a gleam of mischievousness in his eyes. Instead, Heero's eyes widened in alarm, they were doing things to him while he was unconscious. Heero noticed that the two younger women seemed to be having trouble meeting his eyes while the strange looking child and guy stared. They were smirking, Heero thought. The guy dressed like an ancient monk looked uncomfortable, he looked like he wanted to disappear into the shadows. However, the old woman, Kaede looked at him in appreciation. He would have sworn she leered.
"He is the Otoko no Miko," Kaede said. "A very strong miko."
"Can we not use that phrase," Miruko said clearing his throat. "The term male and priestess together is very disturbing."
"No," Kaede said stubbornly. "He carries the Shikon no tama, the jewel of the four winds and only a miko carries the jewel."
"Otoko no Miko," Heero repeated. "Male priestess? That doesn't make any sense. Wouldn't that be Houshi?"
The old woman gave him and the guy in the shadows a stubborn look and Heero heard the guy sigh in defeat. He could tell they had this argument before. He didn't care, they could call him whatever they want as long as he knew what they were about.
"Well all the other persons to bear the jewel have been woman," Kagome defended. "That's why we were peaking, really."
"We stopped them," Miruko said again clearing his throat.
Heero didn't like the sound of this Otoko no Miko thing one bit. He especially didn't like the thought of strangers regardless if they were men or women peeking at him. He fought down a blush and this made him angry.
He was confused and Heero was never confused. He looked down on himself. The only jewelry he had was the ring from the safe box and the beaded chain.
"This belonged to a man before me," Heero told them holding out the ring. "I inherited it."
"The jewel they are talking about is inside of you," Inu snapped. "That's why that pathetic wolf attacked you. He was trying to bite it out of that soft little belly."
Heero glared at the dog guy. He knew a taunt when he heard one. Soft, there was nothing soft about him. The guy looked back at him arrogantly. Heero stared him down. He wasn't afraid, yesterday he had been taken by surprised at the guy's strength but this time he would be ready.
"A powerful jewel, desired by many youkai," Kaede crooned. "I had to place a protection seal around you." She pointed to the beads around his neck.
"You still smell good," Shippo said sniffing the air. "Only, yesterday you smelled really good. It was irresistible."
"Good and tasty," Inu added. He smiled showing him a toothy grin that was more a threat than friendly.
"They won't attack you again," the old woman told Heero. "The protection beads I placed around your neck will keep the youkai from sensing the Shikon no tama inside you."
"I don't understand," Heero said starting to feel frustrated.
"Don't you know anything," The dog looking guy snapped.
"Of course he doesn't, it's not everyday you travel back to the Feudal era," Kagome said.
"Am where?" Heero asked.
"In feudal Japan," Kagome said. "That's my best guess with all the warring."
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tbc
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