Summery: He's finally done it. Inuyasha has betrayed Kagome enough and she's not going to take it anymore. In her anger she tries to return home only to find she's in a completely different time with some familiar characters and some not some familiar.

Disclaimer: Okay you all know that I don't own Inuyasha, but I'm required by law to say that I don't so just to let you know…I don't own Inuyasha.

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Memory

Summertime Rise

Chapter Two: A miko's touch and a brother's hope

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For the longest time Kagome just laid in the well. Her eyes closed, listening to the sounds of the night. The chirping crickets and the sound of frogs comforted her in an odd way. She took deep and even breaths, calming her body and mind. Finally as dawn approached Kagome noticed something. Something that frightened her. When the sun came up she was blinded by the light.

Faster then she had ever moved before Kagome was on her feet and climbing out of the well. What she found frightened her. She stood in a clearing. But this was not the familiar one she was used to when she returned to Inuyasha. This clearing was filled with untouched trees and vegetation. No dirt path that led to the village. Nothing. What was going on.

Kagome turned back around and jumped back into the well only to feel herself thrown against the cold, hard ground. She tried this over and over and over again. Each time had the exact same results.

"Is there any reason in particular why you are throwing yourself down a dry well? To me that seems like a rather idiotic thing to do." Kagome froze, her entire body going stiff. She could place that voice anywhere. But right now it was different. Yes, it was still the same degrading 'I know I'm better then you' voice but now there was a hit of warmth, a hint of amusement.

She turned slowly and came face to face with Lord Sesshomaru. She let her eyes move over him. He looked younger. Much younger and in place where he usually kept the Tensaiga and Tokajin, there was only one sword and she knew it was neither of these swords. "Lord Sesshomaru." She bowed slightly. She wasn't going to take any chances with this new Sesshomaru.

"Lord?" He asked. "As much as I like the sound of that my lady I am no lord. I am Prince Sesshomaru of the Western Lands. Now may I ask you who you are and why you were throwing yourself down that well?" Then he did something Kagome thought impossible. The great Lord…excuse me…Prince Sesshomaru smiled. Well actually it was more like a smirk but still…

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." She chuckled and slid down to rest against the well wall. Sesshomaru followed her movements and sat across from her and crossed his legs.

"You would be surprised at the things I have seen and heard." Again he smiled. "Tell me, who are you?" Kagome looked up and met his golden honeyed eyes. His smile was welcoming and it gave her a new since of courage.

"My name it Kagome." Sesshomaru nodded.

"Kagome, which is a start. Now tell me, what land do you dwell from."

"Well, that's the difficult part."

"Explain."

"I'm from the future."

"Oh?" His elegant eyebrow rose.

"You don't believe me." She cried, her head fell as she tried to hide her tears from the younger version of her enemy. She was lost and scared. Not even knowing what time she was in and now the only person she could turn to didn't believe her. Great, just wonderful.

"Kagome…" The girl nearly jumped to her feet. Sesshomaru had moved. He now sat beside her. His face so close she could smell the sweet scent of violets coming off his skin. His clawed hand reached out and took hold of her chin, gently, and rose her head to met his eyes. "I can tell you have been through a lot and I trust that in due time you will tell me of your past. But right now I need you to answer me on question. One question and I will help you with anything within my power." Kagome sniffed once and rose her hand to whipped away her tears.

"What do you need to know?" The demon prince smiled at her and the hand holding her chin cupped her cheek, gently stroking it as he leaned in. For a moment Kagome though he would kiss her but no matter how different this Sesshomaru was he was still Sesshomaru and would not, could not kiss a human.

She held her breath as he leaned in, past her lips and buried his nose in her hair. She let out her breath as he sniffed, inhaling her entire scent. "You reek of a miko." He spoke into her hair. "Tell me, is this what you are?"

Kagome shivered, feeling his breath on her neck. Trying to find the words to answer him but they were trapped inside her mouth. He made no attempt to move as she struggled to speak. "Y-y-yes." The words finally broke free and, much to her relief and disappointment, Sesshomaru moved away with a solemn look on his face.

"I need your help."

"Whatever you need."

"My sister is dying." Kagome nodded and stood.

"Take me too her. I'll do all that I can." Sesshomaru stood, rather shocked that she had agreed so readily. Pulling her onto his back he raced off to the Eastern Palace. She was Zuka's last and only hope.