Jack Didn't know how long he was unconscious, but It felt like he was knocked out for years. He couldn't open his eyes yet, but his other senses told him that he was still outside, laying in the soft grass. It was strangely peaceful though, there were no cars blaring, people yelling and shouting,gun shots or the other noises Jack was forced to accustomed to when he was brought into the future. The only sounds he heard now was the soft swishing of the leaves on the tree in the wind. Speaking of the wind, he felt his hair blowing in the wind and he cringed. His hair pin must have fallen out and his hair would be messed up when he sat up. He felt his back was on something soft but kind of prickly. Grass? Jack struggled and finally opened his eyes. the first thing he immediately noticed were two small green eyes looking down at him.
"Hey mister, you okay?" A Small child-like voice came from the eyes and spoke to him. Jack's senses snapped to focus and he jumped back into standing, making the little creature fall off of him. He got a closer look at the creature and noticed it seemed to be a Child. He had orange Hair and was wearing a tiny blue kimono with a small fur jacket, but the most remarkable thing about this child was that he had a pretty big Fox tail attached to him at the back. Jack's eyebrow raised a bit.
"Hey! What's the big idea?! I was just seeing if you were okay!" The Young fox-boy shouted at him. Jack smiled a bit at the kid.
"I am sorry young one..thank you for worrying about me" Jack spoke softly. Shippo closed his eyes and crossed his arms.
"You're gonna have to be more thankful than that you know..I was the one who pulled you out of the well!" Shippo grumbled out. This made Jack's eyes widen a bit and he looked over at the wooden well next to them.
"The Well?" He gasped a bit and ran over to it,looking it over. He then lifted his head up and sniffed the air. there was no pollution, no gunsmoke and nothing that reminded him of Aku. He could only smell the cherry blossoms on the trees above him and the sweet dew of the grass. He opened his eyes and looked back at the Fox-kid.
"Um, excuse me, but could you tell me What era this is?" Jack asked the young fox kid. the kid tilted his head a bit and went into a thinking spot.
"I'm not really sure what an Era is, but My friend Kagome says that this is called the 'Feudal Era', although I have no idea what that means." He explained.
Jack's eyes Narrowed a bit. the Feudal era..Jack had never heard of that before except in his stories. Then it snapped to him suddenly and his eyes Widened. He did go back in time, but he had gone too far! Jack closed his eyes and started thinking. Yes, the feudal Era, before Aku was born. Then that means that Aku doesn't exist here. But what about the Aku that followed him into the well? Where was he right now?
Suddenly, The trees began to Shake and the sky began to grow darker. The Fox-demon shivered a bit and hid behind Jack. He looked down at the little fellow and took out his Gleaming Magical samurai sword. Shippo stared at the sword for a few seconds in awe before his eyes were drawn towards The Bushes. OUt of the shrubs jumped out a giant Centipede Monster. Jack's eyes widened as the centipede charged at him.
"Quickly fox-child! you must flee from here!" Jack told the child. The fox only backed away from Jack, scared of the centipede. Jack Shook his head and sighed. He turned towards the centipede and Rushed towards it. He Jumped up and stuck his sword into the Centipede's throat and dragged it along the centipedes head, completely beheading centipede Wriggled around like crazy until Jack kicked it over and it lay there,motionless. Jack sighed and shook off the blood of the centipede before sheathing it again. The Fox-child ran up to him with a big smile on his face.
"Wow Mister! Are you a demon-slayer?" The fox-kid asked with wide eyes. Jack Tilted his head a bit.
"Demon-Slayer? You mean that centipede was a demon?" Jack Asked The fox-child,who looked bemused.
"Well,Of course. This land is filled With Demons. I'm one of them, but I'm a friendly demon, and I would never harm humans, but then again, there are really terrible demons here." The Fox Child explained.
"Well, I don't want you to be attacked alone,young one. How about you show me to your village?" Jack asked. the Child's eyes lit up and he nodded,happy about feeling useful to the samurai.
"Alright! Oh, My name is Shippo!" The Fox-Child said happily,lifting his tiny hand up. Jack knelt down and Shook Shippo's hand Gently.
"And I am Jack." Jack spoke Softly, Shippo nodded happily and scampered up Jack's Shoulder. Jack cringed at first, but got used to the lightweight easily.
"Alright,Jack. We should Head over to Kaede's village, there we can meet my friends. Maybe then you could tell us about your story." Shippo said with an air of excitement. Jack nodded slowly.
"Yes, and I can finally find out where I am" Jack Agreed, then with shippo's Guidance,Jack started to trek through the forest.
Eventually, they Reached a Small village that seemed to be made of Wooden houses. Jack's eyes widened as the simplicity of the village. Everywhere he looked were people in Kimono's and everyone working with no tools except their hands,hammers and nails. Jack smiled. It was so much like his home. Shippo led Jack over to a slightly bigger house and slipped under the straw door. After a minute,Shippo called Jack in,and with a minute's hesitation, Jack walked through the door.
What Jack's eyes saw completely surprised him. There were 5 people in this house,excluding him and Shippo. first, there was An old Maiden with a slightly ragged old Kimono. Jack smiled at this woman,and could feel a certain kindly warmth from her. then,his eyes wandered over to A man wearing Dark purple robes and a spiritual look on his face. Jack noticed the weapon next to him and realized that this man had to be a Monk. He took notice of the spiritual beads around the young mans right wrist,which confirmed his theory. He Then looked over at what appeared to be two teenagers,both wearing what appeared to be School clothes,but not of which he recognized. When the two children noticed him, he felt something inside both of them. A Hidden power that he could not recognize. Finally,his eyes laid on the third female in the room. Her hair was tied up in a big ponytail and she seemed to be wearing a black and pink Battle Armor,and behind her was the Strangest Weapon Jack had ever seen. It appeared to be a Giant Boomerang. Upon further examination, Jack noticed a Small furry animal in this woman's Lap. When It's tail moved,Jack noticed that it had two tails. How strange for such a creature. It was the Old maiden who spoke first.
"Shippo, I see you have made a new friend. Please,come and sit with us and enjoy some dinner." She spoke in a kindly,yet hoarse voice. Jack's eyes lowered to the floor and smiled a bit more.
"Thank you for your Kindness." Jack replied as he sat Down in front of them all. They all glanced at the monk for a few seconds,but the monk simply smiled at Jack and said "It's alright, this man means us no ill Will."
They sighed a small sigh of relief and the Old maiden passed jack over a bowl of Soup with all kinds of vegetables and meats in it. He bowed slightly to her before taking his bowl and taking some chopsticks.
"Thank you ever so much, I haven't eaten in quite awhile" Jack spoke,his stomach agreeing with him. He began to Eat as Shippo began to explain how he had Found Jack inside the Well,and how Jack had saved him from the Centipede Demon. the other's looked at Jack quite fondly after that And the two teens in their school clothes walked up to Jack. Jack stood up after finishing his Meal and Shook their Hands.
"My Name is Michiru Kururugi,and this is my sister Kaname" The boy said as they shook hands with eachother.
"I am Called Jack, it is pleased to meet you" Jack said,finally feeling a bit more peaceful with these people, knowing that they trust him. Michiru nodded and looked over to the others.
"That's Sango, the demon-slayer, most beautiful woman in the land." Michiru said proudly. Sango blushed a little but put on a defiant face.
"Michiru,you know that's not true,stop it.." Sango blurted out, embarrassed. Michiru chuckled and then continued on.
"And in Sango's lap is our friend Kirara" He motioned to the twin tailed cat. Kirara lifted her head a bit and meowed at Jack happily,before laying her head back in sango's lap, receiving a few loving pets from her owner.
"and next to sango is-" He was cut off by sango Jumping up a bit and growling at the monk,Jack looked down to see that Miroku's hand was right where Sango's rear was only a few seconds ago. Before anyone could register what had happened,a huge *SLAP* was Heard,and Miroku had a giant red mark on his face in the shape of a hand. Jack winced a little,while Michiru groaned,continuing.
"The flirtatious Monk Miroku. He's a spiritualist who likes to use his abilities to con women,and he never leaves Sango alone." Michiru explained. Jack glared at Miroku for a minute,not liking this one bit.
"One who perceives himself as a monk,who abuses his powers,does not deserve the rank of a monk.." Jack spoke softly,invoking his own monk's words. Miroku frowned at Jack.
"I see you are knowledgeable in spiritualists as well, Jack." Miroku replied. Jack nodded slowly to the monk and then took out the hair Pin he picked up. He used it to tie his messy hair back into a neat ponytail before pinning it back together.
"Yes, I am,but I wasn't trained long enough in order to invoke spiritualist powers,unfortunately." Jack said.
"Finally,a person who is actually wise to his words,unlike another certain monk" Shippo claimed,smirking. Miroku didn't let this get to him though as he went back into his spiritualist like meditation.
"And finally" Michiru continued on "We have Kaede, the wise Maiden." Kaede smiled at Jack with a grandmother's type of warmth. Jack couldn't help but smile back.
"I thank you again for your hospitality,perhaps it would be best if I were to explain myself. I feel as if I may be an intrusion to your gathering." Jack said in a calm tone,but with a certain sadness in his voice.
"heaven's No!" Sango said Happily. "We're grateful to you for Saving Shippo! we had no idea that there was a demon so close to the village."
"Yes, It is quite remarkable" Miroku agreed. "Luckily, we have our new friend here to save him in time."
"That remind me Jack, why were you inside the well in the first place? Are you from Michiru's time?" Shippo asked.
"No,I don't think so Shippo" Michiru replied. "I haven't seen someone in this garment befor except in these times."
"Well..you are partly right Michiru..You see.." Jack started,and then hung his head. He began to explain his story.
Deep in the purple Miasma, the darkness sat up into a kneeling position and looked around. He breathed in the purple miasma and sighed out happily.
"this Air is quite wonderful, and the area looks quite nice. Could use a bit more Flare to it but overall the feeling is evil enough" Aku said to himself.
"Who are you,and what are you doing here?" A female Voice spoke to Aku. Aku Turned around and Noticed a woman. She Had piercing red Eyes that were super cold,and her hair pulled back into a ponytail. She grasped a Fan tightly in her hand and Aku knew he would have to try pretty hard to pry it from her.
"Wench! Do you have any idea who you are talking to!?" He shouted at her. She didn't seem intimidated at all.
"No,I don't,that's why I asked,idiot." The woman spat back at him, Aku recoiled a bit but growled at her.
"Now now Kagura..That's quite enough.." A calm voice came out from the straw door behind the woman. Kagura stood aside as the door was pushed aside and a Man calmly walked out into the courtyard.
"Your darkness..It is incredible.." The young man spoke to him. How Dare this insolent little human Talk back to the great Aku this way! but suddenly, the Man started to laugh, his laugh was incredibly evil that it even sent Aku into Shivers.
"Fool! do you have any Idea who I am?! I am Aku! The Shapeshifting Master of darkness! I am the Ruler of Everything! This kingdom will soon bow to me and the world shall be destroyed!" Aku boasted proudly. He then looked down at the Man who was smirking.
"You say you are a Shapeshifter..Aku?" The young man Smirked broadly. Aku crossed his arms with a confused look.
"Yes, I am,what's it to you,human?" Aku asked with a bored expression. The Male chuckled when Aku said "human"
"I assure you..I am not human..I need someone like you..I need materials to work with..darkness being that could help me..I assure you..if you help me..I'll make you worth it while." The young man spoke with a malicious grin.
"And Why Should I, The great and powerful Aku, help you?" Aku Growled, Angry that this being was talking to him like he could Help the great Aku.
"Because if you do..I'll let you use this.." The Man spoke,and then he showed a glowing Pink Jewel. Aku Bent down and looked at the jewel for a second before gasping.
"that's..the Shikon Jewel! How are you in possession of such a powerful item! That thing can grant wishes!" Aku explained while pointing at it. The Man laughed Evilly again, this time the chills getting worse.
"You are a fool Aku..This Shikon jewel does not only grant Wishes! In fact, Just a shard of this jewel can increase a beings Powers by 100fold. If you use this..you can defeat anyone..Help me..and you may use it however you wish.." the young man explained. Aku picked up the Jewel and it instantly turned black. Aku smirked as the jewel vanished into his skin.
"You have a deal then stranger..To who Am I addressing to my new partner?"
the young man Smirked evilly before his eyes glowed a kimono ruffled a bit before he spoke the three words that striked fear into the hearts of millions.
"I...Am Naraku.."