Usagi had just closed the latch to the gate and was turning around to walk inside when she noticed the house was dark, not a single light was on except for a slight glow coming from what she knew was the lamp in the entry way. She stepped inside and locked the door behind her.

"Chibi-usa?" She called out as she removed her shoes. A letter on the entry table caught her eye.

Usagi,

Your Father and I are headed to the Hot Springs for the long weekend. Chibi-usa went to the Higurashi Shrine after school, she was told to be home by 7:30. We've left you some money in an envelope on the fridge along with the phone number for the Hot Springs. Call if you need anything.

Love Mom and Dad

Usagi checked the clock it was just hitting 7:45.

Hmm it's not like her to be late. She thought to herself. I guess I'd better go look for her.

Usagi put her shoes back on and grabbed her keys and headed out towards Higurashi Shrine.

Chibi-usa probably lost track of time while playing video games with Sota. She thought to herself as she rolled her eyes. Deep down in the pit of her stomach Usagi had a bad feeling but no matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't couldn't shake it. Maybe I'm just hungry. . .

Usagi finally arrived at the shrine and since she hadn't seen Chibi-usa anywhere along the way, she decided to make her way through the grounds and to the house. The wind picked up and whipped her hair around as she walked up to the door. She rang the doorbell and waited as the chill of the season nipped at her cheeks.

Mrs. Higurashi opened the door.

"Hello Mrs. Higurashi is Chibi-usa still here?" Usagi asked.

"No dear I'm afraid she isn't. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Sota since she left either. Grandpa?" Mrs. Higurashi yelled behind her.

"Yes?" He replied from somewhere in the house.

"Have you seen Sota or Chibi-usa?"

"Yeah. They were playing hide and seek earlier." He voice grew closer as he made his way to the entry way. "Last I saw she headed into the well house and Sota followed."

Both women stared at him.

"What?!" The old man said, shocked by the staredowns that both women were giving him.

"Grandpa, what if they were kissing in there!" Mrs. Higurashi scolded him.

"Did they ever come out?" Usagi asked.

"Well I'm sure they did but I didn't see." He replied.

"I'll get a jacket and flashlights and we'll go check." Said Mrs. Higurashi. "Grandpa you stay here it's pretty cold outside." She reasoned.

They were almost to the well house when they noticed the door was open a bit.

"Sota?" Mrs. Higurashi yelled. "Chibi-usa?"

They heard some groaning coming from inside and became alarmed. Usagi slid the door open and rushed inside but didn't see anyone.

"Sota, Chibi-usa?!" Usagi said greeting the darkness of the well house..

"Down here." Sota said weakly.

Usagi made her way down the steps and over to the well cautiously, expecting to find the both of them in the bottom. She let out a small gasp when she saw only Sota.

"Mrs. Higurashi please hurry, go get a ladder." Usagi said with urgency.

"Right." She replied and turned to leave.

"I'll be down to get you in a minute Sota." Usagi reassured him. "Where's Chibi-usa?"

He didn't reply. He wasn't even sure what to say.

Mrs. Higurashi came back with a ladder and Usagi went down into the well after Sota.

After helping Sota right himself, and getting his balance back they were able to make their way up the ladder and help him into the house. Once they got him inside and on the couch Mrs. Higurashi did a once over and went to get him a cold compress for his head and some water and pain medication.

"I think you'll be ok dear, just take this and relax." She said offering him the water and pills.

"Sota have you seen Chibi-usa?" Usagi asked worriedly.

Sota looked at Usagi for a second and then he remembered what happened.

"She fell into the well. I tried to grab her but she got pulled in." He replied.

"But she wasn't down there." Usagi told him.

"I know she did. There was a bright light and I tried to hold on before she was gone, I tried to grab her. I even grabbed her necklace and it broke, see?" Sota said holding the necklace out as proof.

Usagi's eyes went wide. The space time key!

Mrs. Higurashi looked on wondering if Chibi-usa really went through the well to the other side and if she did would Kagome find her and be able to bring her back?

"Mom?"

"Yes dear?"

"Do you think she went through to the other side?" Sota asked forgetting Usagi was right there with them.

"Other side? There isn't another side" Mrs. Higurashi replied. Trying not to reveal the true nature of the well.

"Yes there is Mom" Sota said while raising his voice to her. "Maybe Kagome will find her!" He said sounding hopeful

"What is he talking about Mrs. Higurashi?" Usagi asked.

Mrs. Higurashi looked down at the floor, not wanting to reveal The Bone Eaters Well for what it truly was but knowing that now it was most likely too late.

"Mrs Higurashi!" Usagi pleaded. "If you know where Chibi-usa is I need to know!"

"Calm down!" Grandpa said as he entered the room. "I'm sure Chibi-usa will be fine, Kagome will find her and bring her back." He tried to calmly assure her.

"Where is Kagome? What is going on here?!" Usagi said getting fed up with everyone skirting the issue.

"Grandpa we need to tell her. I'm sure everything will be ok." Mrs. Higurashi spoke softly. "Come Usagi I'll make you a cup of tea and you and I can discuss this. Grandpa please keep an eye on Sota." Usagi nodded her head and followed Mrs. Higurashi to the kitchen.

Mrs. Higurashi handed a cup of tea over to Usagi and then took a seat across the table from her. Usagi took a few sips of tea and then looked up and locked eyes with Mrs. Higurashi.

"Please tell me, what is going on?"

"You see" Mrs. Higurashi started. "Sometime ago Kagome herself was pulled through that well by a demon, The Bone Eaters Well acts as a portal from our world here in modern day Tokyo and transports Kagome through to the Feudal Era. Once there she awakened a half demon named Inuyasha, and was attacked by the very demon that pulled her through the well. When she was attacked by this demon it extracted the Shikon no Tama, The Jewel of Four Souls. Over the course of events the Shikon no Tama was shattered. This jewel is coveted by many demons and people with dark hearts. Kagome, along with Inuyasha and some friends that she's made on the other side are working to gather the jewel back together and rid the world on that side of one particular demon name Naraku. He seeks to have the ultimate power and is very dangerous. Kagome travels to the Feudal Era regularly and I'm sure that Chibi-usa will be fine when Kagome finds her." Mrs. Higurashi tried to assure her but to no avail.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go after her!"

"I'm afraid that's not possible. The Bone Eaters Well doesn't permit just any person to travel between the worlds. If it did then Sota wouldn't have been down there. Up until now we were pretty sure Kagome and Inuyasha were the only ones. Usagi I have something that I need to ask. Please don't tell anyone about the well."

Usagi sat back trying to take all the information in. It was just too much. She knew for sure though that she couldn't keep it to herself. She needed to tell the girls. To let them know that Rei's premonition came true. She had to make some kind of deal.

"I can't do that Mrs. Higurashi." She confessed. "I have to get Chibi-usa back, I have to let me friends know. My friend Rei is a miko and she had a premonition of these very events." Usagi continued. "Maybe instead we can make a deal? A secret for a secret?" Usagi offered.

"A deal like what?" Mrs. Higurashi inquired.

"I'll call my friends and we'll reveal a secret to you. I trust you to keep it since you've kept Kagome's secret so well." Usagi set down her empty cup of tea and made her way outside where she called the girls on her communicator. Rei proceeded to give her an earful for deciding to reveal their secret but was soon silenced by Minako.

"I know it seems risky Rei, no one is denying that. However we must do whatever it takes

to bring Chibi-usa home." Minako reasoned. "Besides I'm sure Chibi-usa can use Luna-p somehow to make Mrs. Higurashi and her family forget this if need be."

"Fine. We'll meet up in 30 at the shrine." Rei said with an exasperated tone as the call ended.

Hey everyone I was able to get the third chapter done! I may end up re-writing parts of it. A part of me feels like it was long and drawn out, another part of me feels like it was rushed even though it's been sitting for about 4 months. (Darn writer's block!) Some have wondered if it's a Sess/Usagi fic. the honest answer is no, not really. I have something far bigger in mind then something like that! You'll just have to watch for updates! ^-^ PLEASE let me know what you think, feedback is always welcomed. I hope you are having a great day!