The feudal era chapter is kind of a flash back to their collective past. It gives you an idea of what happened to them and why they are all in the future together now. I also just realized that the attack from Sesshoumaru's sword in the last chapter is impossible as Tokijin was destroyed and he now has Bakusaiga. I'm just going to go with the idea that this sword can also create an attack with this name. Now, onto this chapter.

In the future that they have grown up in there are still youkai, hanyou, mikos, and priests that either hide their identity from the rest of the population or don't know what they truly are. They mostly use concealment spells and kitsune magic to hide their true selves. Most work in familiar fields that others of their kind tend to gravitate to so they can reach out to them and help them. Soon they will all discover a world that they believed was nothing more than ancient folklore and myths.

Today

Kagome entered the house and shut the door behind her. She couldn't believe that it had already been almost three years since she graduated high school. Things were going great and in a few months, she would graduate with a degree in Ancient Japanese History and Mythology. She had just finished mid-terms for her summer courses and was ready to sit back and relax for a while.

Lately though, her and her friends had begun to experience these strange occurrences. She began to have some sort of sixth sense and was able tell when other people were near. She had also begun to notice a difference in others aura and she could tell who exactly she was feeling by the presence they gave off.

Inuyasha, her best friend, well his personality had seriously went to the dogs. He had taken up kenjutsu with his brother Sesshoumaru. Speaking of Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha had commented that he was beginning to act strange also. He started wanting his meat more raw than cooked. It didn't happen all the time, but every once in a while he would get this cold look in his eyes and refuse to eat it if it was 'overcooked', which lead to him cancelling all his business dinner meetings.

Although, she had taken up some strange behaviors herself, like this extreme compulsion to take an archery class at the local shrine. Something about how the local shrine maidens went about their work seemed familiar and yet for some reason she really disliked their attire. It was almost as bad as her frequent deja-vu moments when Inuyasha would wear red and lately she had been having very vivid dreams about her and her friends fighting against a strange looking creature wearing a baboon pelt.

Inuyasha and her hadn't really mentioned any of this to their friends, but had noticed them acting out of the ordinary also. Kagome had also noticed Miroku at the shrine sometimes. He would always be with the head priest and dressed in the oddest set of purple robes.

When she talked with Miroku he mentioned that both he and Sango had been going through some odd changes. She had become even more aggressive than usual and was on a workout kick, apparently taking a kick boxing class and an alternative weapons course.

Kenjutsu class with Inuyasha

'Keh, I'm going to be late for that damn class again! Sensei Myoga is going to make me do a hundred kata.' Inuyasha hurried into the studio door and quietly walked into the classroom. He noticed instead of seeing everyone doing their warm up exercises, they are all in a circle around their Sensei. Inuyasha gets closer to hear the conversation better. "Ah, nice of you to finally join us Inuyasha." stated Sensei Myoga. "As I was saying, there is a new exhibit at the Edo-Tokyo Museum and it is dedicated to the origination of kenjutsu and its affect on Japanese history. There are also going to be some of the most famous katanas of Japanese history on display during the opening week. I have arranged a time for us during our final class this week to go and view the exhibit before the official opening. This trip is to help you all understand the importance of what you are learning here and the cultural significance behind it. Some of you will be expected to give this sort of information out during our public exhibition at the Ibaraki Children's Hospital benefit in a couple weeks. That is all for today, as I have lots to do in preparation for the demonstration." Everyone started to walk away to go home, and as Inuyasha turned to leave he heard his Sensei call his name. "Inuyasha, please inform Sesshoumaru about the trip; although I have a feeling that he will already know something about it. Thank you."

Inuyasha wondered what exactly he meant by that, but figured if he wanted to speak with Sesshoumaru before he went home he had better leave. The trip out to his house was a good thirty minutes more time than he wanted to spend for a five minute conversation.

Youkai Software Inc. With Sesshoumaru

Sesshoumaru had been the Vice President of his father's company; Youkai Software Inc. since he graduated from college. Lately, his father had been talking about retiring and taking a long vacation with Izayoi

'I just can't seem to find out the reason for these changes that are happening to me and those around me. I've had my personal doctors do every type of test they could come up with, and yet they have found nothing wrong with me. I don't understand why I can sometimes hear things that are said across the room or smell food that I can't even see.'

Sesshoumaru sat and pondered what could be the cause of all the seemingly unexplainable occurrences lately.

His sight had also wavered between what it usually was and then it would suddenly change and everything would be brighter and sharper. He had also accidentally broken his desk at work, but hadn't said anything to anyone about it yet. On top of everything else he was becoming increasing protective of well, everyone he was at all close to and it was really starting to affect his work.

He had started taking kenjutsu classes with his brother, although that was interesting, he still wasn't sure why either of them was there. He heard from Inuyasha that Kouga was taking kick boxing classes with Sango, who Inuyasha thought was taking the class so she could beat the lecherous ways out of Miroku. That was until he found out that Miroku was at the shrine half of the week with Kagome.

He had also began to feel the presence of others auras when they got within a certain range. Kagome for example, had a very pure feeling that seemed to radiate off of her. At some times, mostly when she was mad, it almost looked like she glowed a faint pink or blue and for some unknown reason, this made his hair stand on end. Inuyasha, seemed to have a mixture of something he couldn't describe. It almost seemed like there were two parts of him that meshed together.

Suddenly, his secretary spoke over the speaker, startling him away from his thoughts. He decided to leave his thoughts to ponder at a later time.

Kickboxing class with Kouga and Sango

'Ohhhh! That Miroku is going to make me late for class again! Maybe I can talk Kagome into spending more time meditating with him on days I have class?' Just as she walked into the courtyard, she noticed that everyone had already chose a sparing partner and she was left with Kouga. 'Great! He is so full of himself he probably won't even want to bother sparing with a girl. I'll just have to show him that I can whip him and maybe beat some respect for women in there while I'm at it.'

"Hey Kouga, sorry I'm late. Are you ready to get started?" asked Sango. "Yah, whatever. I'll go easy on you so we can both look good for the instructor." stated Kouga brashly. Something about what he said struck a nerve and her 'try to be nice behavior' vanished instantly and she attacked. After twenty extreme minutes and having received the attention of everyone else in the courtyard, Sango after finally realizing what was going on, stopped. Kouga was on the ground getting ready to block another kick when he noticed she had quit and collapsed on the ground.

After apologizing, Sango sat down next to Kouga to rest. "Have you noticed anything strange going on with Sesshoumaru at work lately?" Sango blushed slightly at her sudden outburst, but looked at Kouga expectantly. "Well, now that you mention it he has been a little moody at work sometimes. Complaining that the lights are too bright or people are being too loud. He also broke his desk the other day after having a rather heated argument with an overseas distributor." This was news to Sango and she could bet that it would be news to the others also. She knew that no one hadn't mentioned anything about that to her or Miroku.

"Really? Miroku had noticed that Kagome was acting rather strange at the shrine sometimes too. It was like she would daze off and have this look of recognition of old memories on her face. He also said sometimes during meditation, he would look up and she would have this strange glow about her." As Sango finally looked back at Kouga, he seemed to have a perplexed look of concentration on his face. Just as she started to ask him another question, the instructor called an end to class and Kouga hurried off with a quick "Later". Sango decided to go home and talk to Miroku about what she had found out.

Top Floor: Youkai Software Inc., Sesshoumaru's office

"Let me in to see Sesshoumaru or else!" Inuyasha was livid that his brother's secretary thought to keep him out of that office. "I need to talk with him and if he happens to leave before I get to, you'll regret it." Suddenly, Inuyasha heard what sounded like an animal roar from behind the office doors and then Sesshoumaru burst through the doors looking rather pissed off. "Do you insist on speaking so loudly? You are going to deafen everyone on the floor if you keep it up!"

Inuyasha was shocked beyond measure at the display that Sesshoumaru was putting on. He couldn't remember a time when Sesshoumaru seemed so out of it and lacking in self-control. He even thought that he saw fangs peeking out from under his lip, but as he looked again they were gone. "Hey Sesshoumaru, I wasn't being that loud. Anyway, since I have you out of your office, I wanted to talk to you about the latest exhibit at the Edo Museum. Sensei Myoga said at class today that we are to go for a special viewing of the exhibit during class on Friday. Apparently, there are supposed to be some famous katanas there and important information that we will need to know for the hospital exhibition in a couple weeks." Inuyasha looked to Sesshoumaru for a reaction and found Sesshoumaru with a pondering look on his face.

"Well, that will make things interesting. I just received a call from the curator of the museum in regards to that exhibit. They are requesting that the company donate money to the museum in hopes of convincing the owner of these katana to leave them in the possession of the museum for an extended period." Then Inuyasha said. "I will talk with Kagome about this; we planned to go out that night in early celebration of her graduation. I suppose she could meet us there and then we could all leave. She was interested in a part-time job opening they had at the museum and she could possibly speak with the curator about it at that time."

"It sounds like everything is settled then. Sensei specifically asked me to let you know about it. I wonder about that old man sometimes. I think he knows something that he isn't telling us." pondered Inuyasha aloud. "Well, these are all things that we can discuss after dinner Friday night. I'm sure Kagome will have some input to add to the discussion." Sesshoumaru added, "Let's get going, we both have things to do between now and then."

Friday afternoon: Edo-Tokyo Museum

"Good afternoon everyone. My name is Saiya and I am the curator here at the museum. As you can see we have not yet opened this exhibit to the public and it is due to Mr. Myoga's interest in these katana and their history that has allowed you all a sneak preview of them. It is said that these katana belonged to three of the most fearless warriors of the Warring States Era. The two males were believed to be brothers and the other, a female, was thought to be betrothed to one of them. It is also said that together they defeated one of the greatest evils in history. Though it has never been proven, the female was said to be a very powerful miko and warrior; even the protector of the fabled Shikon-no-tama. I would love to stay and tell you more about these wondrous katana, but I see my appointment is here. If you all will excuse me, the owner Totosai, will answer any questions you have about these katana and their origin as best he can. Good evening."

As Saiya walked away, Sesshoumaru noticed that Kagome had arrived and had been listening to the story just as aptly as himself and Inuyasha had been. Totosai, as they were told, came into the room and most of the students swarmed him with inane questions about the katana and their alleged, previous owners. However, Inuyasha and himself were too busy looking at these amazing katana that were in front of them. They also noticed how they didn't really resemble any they had seen before, yet they were strangely familiar at the same time.

As all the people started to file out, Sesshoumaru found that both he and his brother were still as enamored with everything in here as when they first arrived. Soon Kagome returned with the curator and after they spoke of the donation he too left. Kagome felt that one of the katana pulled at her senses, yet they all seemed to have a familiar aura to them. Confused and intrigued they turned to leave and were met by the owner Totosai. "Well, it is about time you came back for these. I have waited 500 years for you. As it seems you still don't remember me, I will reintroduce myself. I am Totosai, the creator of your katana Kagome, and the fangs that you and your father presented to me. These are yours, the Doragon Sakeme, Bakusaiga, and Tessaiga."

Translations/Meanings:

Kenjutsu - Japanese sword fighting- a basic name for all types of sword fighting in Japan

Kata - series of katana moves that are practiced to improve ones techniques and balance

Katana - Japanese word for a type of sword

Edo-Tokyo Museum and Ibaraki Children's Hospital are actual places in Tokyo. Edo-Tokyo contains a lot of things such as Samurai armor, kimonos, kabuki costumes, fabrics, calligraphy, scrolls, paintings, stoneware, pottery, lacquer ware, blades and more.

Please don't throw anything! I know it was mean, but I thought this was a great place to end the chapter. Do these older men sound familiar? They should. You will find out exactly who they are and what part they play in the story during the next chapter. I have it mostly done, but I would appreciate some encouragement to complete it. Please review!