Disclaimer: I don't own own inuyasha and I guess if I really think about it I don't wish I owned inuyasha. I mean . . . I'll get a really good idea and I'll wish I owned inuyasha and I'll wish I could see my stories in action but in the long run I think it's better I didn't, I mean, come on, I never would have been able to think up the great storylines Rumiko Takahashi was able to. So I think we're all better off with Rumiko Takahashi owning Inuyasha, ne?

Character Info

Mitsukai Higurashi (a.k.a 'Kai')

Age: 14 (for most of the story)

Gender: female

Description: looks a lot like Kagome (almost identical), silver eyes (chocolate brown eyes when human), black hair with blue streaks (only really noticeable in bright sunlight) and hot pink streaks, kawaii doggie ears (most of the time)

Ken'ichi Higurashi (a.ka. 'Ken')

Age:14 (for most of the story)

Gender: male

Description: Kai's twin brother, black hair, kawaii doggie ears, golden eyes (chocolate brown eyes when human)

Summary: Naruku disappeared suddenly and mysteriously. Miroku's wind tunnel has even disappeared. Is Naruku really dead? Why can't they find the jewel shards then? As if things could get more confusing Kagome becomes trapped in the present time with the Shikon no tama. No one is able to get through the well. Now, 16 years later, Kagome appears in the Sengoku Jidai. Why is she protecting Sesshomaru (A/N no kagome has not fallen for Sesshy)? Why can't she remember anything? And who is this new inu youkai that is protecting her? (hint he smells a lot like inuyasha and sesshy) Is it really Kagome?

Chapter 1

Flames of Fate

Kagome awoke suddenly, breathing hard and drenched in sweat. Her chocolate brown eyes were wide in fear as they scanned the meadow she lay in the middle of. The meadow was serene; the grass was lush, wild flowers grew in scattered clumps and a crystal clear stream ran through it. Surrounding the meadow was a dense forest: Inuyasha's Forest. Kagome relaxed as she realized that she had only been having a nightmare.

'It seemed so real' she thought to herself.

She glanced over at the silver haired inu-hanyou that lay beside her and smiled. He looked so peaceful as he slept. She reached over and gave him a little nudge.

"Inuyasha, wake up."she whispered.

The hanyou's golden eyes snapped open.

"Kagome, what's wrong?"Inuyasha asked.

"Nothing is wrong. I just think we should get back to camp before the others begin to wonder."stated Kagome.

"Yeah, I guess you're right."sighed Inuyasha.

- Back at Kaede's Village -

Shippo paced nervously in front of Kaede's hut. Suddenly there was a sharp SMACK, closely followed by a yelp of, "ow!", and a woman's voice yelling, "HENTAI!". Shippo, startled by the sudden sound, jumped ten feet in the air. His shock was soon replaced by irritation.

"How can you act perverted at a tiome like this!"the young fox demon exclaimed. "Kagome hasn't been back all night! Neither has Inuyasha! What if something terrible happened!"

At this the young fox demon began to cry. Sango's glare at Miroku softened as she turned her attention on to Shippo and scooped him up in her arms.

"Calm down Shippo. I'm sure they'll be just fine."soothed Sango.

"Yes, I agree. Inuyasha would never let any harm come to Kagome and both of them are quite capable of taking care of themselves."stated Miroku. "Though sometimes I wonder about Inuyasha."he added in a low voice.

Both Shippo and Sango smiled and nodded their agreement.

A few minutes passed during which the group discussed possible reasons for Inuyasha and Kagome's disappearance, Miroku adding his own perverted suggestions. Suddenly Shippo perked up with his nose in the air. Miroku and Sango exchanged glances then watched in silence as Shippo sniffed the air.

"What is it Shippo?"Sango finally asked.

"KAGOME!"cried Shippo cheerfully.

He leaped into the air and took off down the road and through the village in the direction of Kagome's nearing scent. She soon came into sight and Shippo ran even quicker. He leaped into Kagome's arms nearly knocking her over.

"Kagome! You're back. Where did ya go? What happened? I missed you so much!"exclaimed Shippo, who saw Kagome as an adopted mother.

"Shippo?"Kagome was just getting over the initial shock of being hit in the chest full force by an oversized ball of fur. "Shippo, I'm glad to see you too."

"Where were you then?" asked Shippo.

Kagome sighed and decided to tell them the truth about why she left. When she left she hadn't wanted to tell them but now she thought it was safe. She wasn't going to tell them the whole truth though.

"I thought I sensed Naraku's aura and it was very strong and nearby so I decided to chck it out."explained Kagome.

"Naraku!"exclaimed Sango. "What happened?"

"The aura got stronger and stronger and I was positive it was Naraku's, but then in the the blink of an eye it completely vanished. I got lost and wondered around for a while until Inuyasha found me."she explained.

Everyone was quiet for a few moments. They all seemed to be thinking through what Kagome had just told them. Finally Miroku spoke up.

"You say it just disappeared? That's impossible, unless . . ." Miroku removed the prayer beads from his hand.

Everbody expected a strong wind to start sucking things in around them, but nothing happened. Everyone stared in surprise at Miroku's left hand. There was no wind tunnel.

"N-n-naraku's d-dead? But how?"Shippo stammered.

Everyone just shook their heads. Nobody knew whaat happened. It was very strange. How could an aura that strong just disappear. There was another, longer silence. No one spoke for at least 15 minutes. Finally Kagome suggested that they head back to Kaede's hut. Everyone agreed with her and they made their way through the village to the small hut that belonged to the village priestess, Kaede.

Kaede had not been there when Shippo, Sango, and Miroku ran off to greet Kagome and Inuyasha. She had been out collecting herbs for medicines. Now she sat by the fire stirring a pot of stew. The smell that came from the hut was delicious. When the inu gang entered the hut Kaede looked up and greeted them with warm, gentle smile. Kagome and Sango immediately began to help prepare for dinner while the guys waited impatiently outside on the porch.

After dinner Kagome announced that she had to go home to restock on supplies so that they could begin their search for the jewel that was surely left behind by Naraku. Sango, Miroku, Shippo, and Kaede said their usual goodbyes as Kagome gathered her huge yellow backpack and she and Inuyasha headed into the Forest of Inuyasha to the bone eater's well which was Kagome's portal through time.

"I'll be back first thing tomorrow morning."stated Kagome as she swung her legs over the edge of the well.

"Keh, you better be."warned Inuyasha.

Kagome reached up and gave Inuyasha a kiss goodbye. Then she dropped herself into the well. "Goodbye Inuyasha."

-Present Time: Higurashi Shrine-

Kagome landed softly in the bottom of the bone eater's well. She looked up and saw the roof of the well house that had been built around the well that told her she had successfully returned to her own time. But there was something different about the place that Kagome couldn't quite put her finger on. Suddenly there was the scream of sirens nearing the shrine which were soon followed by shouts and orders. Kagome panicked as she realized the difference that she hadn't noticed before: heat.

As if to confirm, Kagome looked up only to see that flames had spread to the roof above her. She had to get out of there. She had to make sure Mama, Souta, and Grandpa were okay. Kagome dropped the huge yellow backpack she held, figuring it would be too heavy to lift out of the well quickly, and began to climb the rope ladder that had been placed there for easy access.

Suddenly, the wood above her gave up to the flames and a flaming piece of timber fell on top of the well blocking the entrance. Kagome fell back from the impact and landed roughly at the bottom of the well. She expected to go through time back to the feudal era but it didn't happen. Instead she felt a wave of pain as she hit the bottom. She sat up and rubbed her head where she had hit it. A shower of ambers floated down to her, licking her skin but luckily not burning. She screamed as another piece of timber fell on top of the one covering the top of the well and cracked in half. Luckily the two pieces of flaming wood didn't fall into the well.

Kagome suddenly heard more shouts. This time they were closer. Right above her. This was her chance to get out.

"HELP! PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!"she screamed.

A voice answered.

"There's someone in there. Quick put out that fire. We'll be lucky to get her out of there alive."

Kagome heard the sizzle of the flames as they were smothered by the water. Soon the flames had disappeared and Kagome was brave enough to open her eyes. The pieces of timber that had fallen on top of the well were still there but no longer flaming. Kagome heard footsteps above her and voices.

"There's no one here."said the first voice.

"There, in the well."said a second.

Kagome watched as the pieces of timber were removed and two heads protected by masks and helmets appeared over the edge. She stood up.

"Don't worry miss, we'll get you out of there in a flash."said the first man.

A rope ladder was thrown down to her and Kagome climbed it as quickly as she could. She soon found herself in the strong arms of one of the firemen. The firemen led Kagome out of the remains of the burnt building and down toward the street. Kagome stared in shock with tears brimming in her eyes. The whole shrine had been burnt to the ground. Their house, Kagome's home since she had been born, wasn't even standing. It was a pile of burnt wood and everything that was inside was gone. Kagome's attention was drawn away from the terrible, sad remains of her home by a familiar voice shouting her name.

"Kagome! Oh my god! Kagome!"

Kagome turned to see her mother running towards her. Kagome couldn't contain her tears any longer. She broke away from the fireman and ran to her mother, tears streaming freely down her face.

-Feudal Era-

Inuyasha watched as a soft blue light engulfed Kagome. When the light disappeared so did Kagome. Inuyasha stood staring into the well for a few moments then began to walk. Suddenly he heard a distant plea for help.

"HELP! PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!"the distant voice screamed.

Inuyasha recognized that voice.

"KAGOME!"he cried and raced back to the well and jumped into it.

Expecting to be engulfed by the same blue light that had taken Kagome through time, he was surprised when he just hit the bottom of the well. He looked up and saw a clear blue sky and fluffy clouds above him. He was confused, frustrated, angry, and most of all worried. Kagome was in danger and he couldn't do anything to help her. He took out tetsuseiga and began to attack the bottom of the well as if he was going to dig his way to Kagome's time.

Hours passed and Inuyasha slowly exhausted himself. He could no longer get through the well. He had tried numerous times but failed. Now he leaned against the well unconcious.

-Kaede's Village-

Soon Miroku, Sango, and even Shippo began to worry. Inuyasha had not yet returned and it was hours past sun down. Finally Miroku suggested that they go to the well to see if anything had happened. They walked to the well and found Inuyasha asleep against the well.

"He's asleep. Nothing to worry about."said Miroku.

Sango approached the form of Inuyasha cautiously. She knelt beside him and looked him over.

"Miroku, Inuyasha isn't asleep . . . he's unconcious."

. . . Hours later

Inuyasha woke up to a painful and throbbing headache. He soon forgot about the headache though when he remembered how he had passed out. He jumped up and ran outside of Kaede's hut. Miroku sat on the porch watching Shippo and Kirara play. He noticed Inuyasha immediately and stood up ready to stop Inuyasha from running off.

"Inuyasha, you're finally up. Kaede and Sango just went to get some herbs to help wake you."greeted Miroku.

Inuyasha completely ignored Miroku and pushed past him. He immediately ran off as quickly as he could to the bone eater's well. Miroku scooped up Shippo and ran after Inuyasha calling after him. Upon arriving Inuyash ajumped into the well only to land at the bottom. He clenched his hand into a fist and punched the earth wall of the well in frustration.

"Damn fucking well!"he yelled.

Miroku arrived at the well out of breath and breathing hard just as Inuyasha was pulling himself out of the well.

"Inu . . . yasha, what . . . is going . . . on?"panted Miroku.

"Kagome – the fucking well – it's not working. I can't get through. She was in trouble and I couldn't get to her. I couldn't help her."Inuyasha managed to say.

-Present Time-

Kagome and her family were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Luckily none of them were seriously hurt. Kagome's mother, Haruko, had a few minor burns as did Grandpa. Sota was at a friend's house at the time of the fire. Haruko had called to tell him. Sota would be staying at his friends house until they got out of the hospital and into a hotel.

Kagome, miraculously, wasn't hurt by the fire. She did have some scratches and bruises that she received when she fell from the ladder but other than that was unharmed. Everyone was very surprised by this.

Kagome waited in the hospital waiting room for her mother and grandfather to finish. They had been in there for about half an hour and Kagome was getting fidgety and nervous. But finally Haruko and Grandpa appeared in the waiting room and Kagome ran to them and hugged them both.

After a quick perscription of medication for the burns was explained the family left to pick Sota up from his friend's house. Sota was overjoyed to see that everyone, for the most part at least, was okay. Surprisingly, Kagome was the one he ran to and hugged first.

"Kagome! Your safe! I thought the well would be destroyed and you wouldn't be able to come home to us!"he sobbed.

He reminded Kagome a lot of Shippo at that moment. She hugged her little brother and tried to calm him down. Exhausted, Sota fell asleep in Kagome's arms. Haruko carried Sota to the taxi and they went to a nearby hotel to spend the night. Kagome, being just as exhausted as her brother probably even more so, fell asleep the moment her head hit the pillow of the bed in the hotel room she shared with her mother.

This is my first fanfic so please don't be to harsh in your reviews. Thanx.

I plan to have my next chp. up by tomorrow evening if I finish my science project by then. sighs Can you believe it? A project four days into the school year. It just plain sux. Anyway Sayonara.

Luv, Kai 