Author Notes: So, I got back into SoTCM today, and found myself writing this. Sadly I was away for so long on this story that I forgot about it and even had to go re-read it to see where I was going with it originally. Then to top things off I had to go play the game some (for this part at least) because I'm still going to try and keep true to the game – with a bit of a twist at the end most likely.

Right now we're still kind of setting up the start of the game so don't expect too much Sesshomaru in this chapter, it's mostly Kaname and the crew. Then next chapter will touch down more on what I had going on chapter 10.

As for life. I'm officially done with college. Got my BA and all. Then on top of things I'm also jobless at the moment so I'm hoping I'll stay in my SoTCM mood and get a few chapters in. Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this next chapter and look forward to more. Please, remember to read and review!

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Chapter 11

Sesshomaru P.O.V.

The scent was getting stronger and stronger as he rode the wind, jumping from here to there in seconds. It wasn't just one demon that was on its way out past Akebi, but a heard. He could feel his pulse quicken as he, the great lord of the western lands, began to worry; especially as Kaname's scent began to mix into the others. Even if she wasn't in the fight just yet she was going to be within a few minutes, hell maybe even seconds. I have to get there he roared to himself as he began to quicken his pace as fast as he could.

Kaname P.O.V.

"Inu Yasha, go get some water!"

"Why should I do it?" She heard a familiar voice all out in aggravation. That voice… is it Dog Ears? That's right… Dog Ears and that girl. The village was under attack and I followed them. But then… that Crow… its glowing red eyes and extended claws coming at her. The very thought was enough to wake her up in an instant as a cold chill began to run throughout her body; her eyes still blurred.

"…The cr-crow," she managed to utter out as her eyes fell hazily on the young girl by her side. Seemingly surprised by her sudden reaction the young girl placed a gentle hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry it's gone…Are you ok though? " she heard the girl ask her. Well, I seem to be all right.Looking herself over it didn't look like she had any injuries at least any new ones. Though truthfully looking at my situation, being sucked into the past and having the one guy who's ever confessed to me, choke me at first sight, while being chased by demons who wanted to eat me… isn't the best feeling in the world.

"Not really…" I finally said a bit defeated, "What happened?"

"You just started glowing and before we knew it the demon was gone…It was actually pretty impressive."

"It was just like in the woods that time," Inu Yasha spat out from where he stood on the other end of the room clearly over it. Ignoring him, the raven haired girl looked back at me. So it was that strange light again… I wonder what it is. Thankfully, the girl didn't ask me about it and instead asked me something else. Something I could definitely answer. "What's your name?"

"Kaname Kururugi…" I replied as I lowered my head a bit to try and be polite. I mean she did look like she was a bit older than me. Maybe by a year or two…

"I see," she replied with a fragile smile. "Well I'm Kagome Higurashi. I'm in ninth grade and this is Inu Yasha." She told me as she pointed over to the boy with dog ears. So his name is Inu Yasha? What a strange name, though I guess it kind of suits him if I think about it.

"I guess you came from the present too," I heard her say as she scanned me up and down from uniform to shoe. Once her eyes came back to my face I nodded.

"Yes. I fell down a hole in the storage house and all of a sudden I was in the woods." I explained a bit frantic. Sure I knew I was going to come here thanks to my so called 'mate', but he never told me the when or how. Not to mention where I was going to turn up. Then he didn't even help me out. That big jerk. It's all his fault I'm here! I should have just ignored him. Biting my lip a bit frustrated I looked back up at the girl uneasily.

"Well, don't freak out but this is the Feudal era," I heard Kagome say finally as she cracked open a water bottle and took a quick drink of it.

I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. I mean, I knew that much. Should I tell her I know all this already? Then again… what should I say if she asks me how I know it? I can't possibly tell them I met a demon called Sesshomaru, who pretty much confessed his love for me, and then told me about how I would come back here! I'd sound like a total nutcase. Plus! Inu Yasha… doesn't seem to like Sesshomaru I mean he did ask me about what happened before but I really don't want to think about it. Guess I'll just have to play along with her. All right, here I go.

"The Feudal era!" I called out with surprise, my eyes wide, " You mean, the time of Nobunaga Oda and when guns first came to Japan?"

"Yes, I'm sure it's surprising but it's true"

"It can't be," I continued as I glanced around at the people walking around in the village in their kimonos and weird hairstyles. I clearly wasn't in Tokyo anymore. Or at least a modern one. Even so I had to keep it up. Forcing some tears, I soon was playing the role of damsel in distress my own voice shaking with each word I managed to bawl out.

"I couldn't believe it at first either." Kagome added as she looked down at the ground for a moment almost as if she was recalling her first time coming here as well.

Keeping up my façade I went on, "But, I've only read about the Feudal era in textbooks. This is absurd! I was even attacked by demons!"

Feeling her pat my back reassuringly I couldn't help but calm down a bit, even if I was faking most of it. I mean underneath everything, I was just a 14 year old girl lost and far from home… Mom…Dad… I wonder if they'll be looking for me. I know, dad will have to at one point or another. He did want me to get that extra box of amulets after all… But then… what if they did start looking for me but I can't make it back.

Am I going to be stuck here forever where there are no cars, police stations, shampoo, and supermarkets? The more I thought about it the more terrified I was becoming and my real nerves were being to go astray.

"I see… Looks like you made it out okay though," she replied with a sigh of relief, "Don't worry, this village is safe. You can stay here for awhile"

"Thank you, Kagome. I'm really glad you're here," I told her with a smile as I rubbed my tears away from my face. It was the truth. I wasn't lying. I wouldn't know what to do, if I really didn't have anyone from home here with me.

"I don't get it. Just a minute ago you were bawling, and now you've gone all sweet on us," Inu Yasha growled out as his ears twitched in annoyance.

"Don't be rude, Inu Yasha. You'd be bawling too if you had to go through all that," Kagome defended me as she shot him a death glare.

"Ffft" he growled as he crossed his arms over his chest before glaring right back at her, "Reminds me of someone else that cries all the time."

"What do you mean by that?" she fired back clearly getting mad, "You're the one that's always mad."

"Me? Always mad?" he replied as he took a few steps closer to them, " Yeah right."

"See you're mad right now!" Kagome called over to him as she pointed at him, her finger dangerously reaching right across my nose, " You are so short tempered."

"You're the one that's so touchy. You're always losing your temper."

Backing up a little so that I wasn't right in the line of fire, I listened to them banter on. I couldn't help but grin a little as they did it. It was just so natural. Nothing like how my friends and I act. I mean, we've got nothing on this kind of friendship. They didn't even tell me they had boyfriends! Who knows what else they've been keeping from me! Feeling my grin falter a bit, I bit my lip.

"You guys really get along, huh?" I found myself saying before I could stop myself.

"What?" Kagome replied while Inu Yasha growled once again. "Hey, what are you saying? Who does she think she is?"

Noticing how Inu Yasha began to crack his knuckles in anger, Kagome shook her head disapprovingly, "Oh, stop it."

"Don't be shy." I couldn't help but tease a little, since Inu Yasha really didn't scare me as much as the other demon I'd encountered, plus it was nice. Or at least it felt nice; you know to have someone who you could fight with, even if you did grow tired of it at one point. It really was making me wonder just what I did have back home.

It's not like I don't have anyone. I have my mom and my dad and of course Yuka too. But I wonder... will I ever be able to be that close with anyone?

"Never mind, don't you need to go back to the well?" he hissed back at me. Cocking my head a little I couldn't help but ask, "Why?"

I mean I totally didn't remember seeing any well, let alone knowing that there even was one. However, before he could elaborate on it Kagome added her two cents.

"Ah, that's right!" Kagome practically exclaimed as she clapped her hands together in an eureka moment.

"What do you mean?" I continued still baffled by their words. What well were they talking about? And why was it such a big deal? Sesshomaru never mentioned it when he told me about the past. Come to think of he didn't tell me a lot of things about this time. Ugh, why am I still thinking about him. I should be trying to find a way home. He did make it pretty clear that he had no interest in me… Feeling her heart clench a bit at the thought she tuned back into the two before her.

"Behind this village there's a well called Bone-Eater's Well.," Kagome finally explained as she pointed down one of the village pathways, "You see, the well connects our time to Feudal Japan. That's how I got here."

"You mean…"

"You may be able to go back if you pass through there," she concluded with a smile.

"Really!" I found myself saying in disbelief, my nerves settling a bit. If that's the case then I should be able to make it home before mom and dad worry too much.

But then… what about what he said? The one back home… Sesshomaru, he really seemed like he was telling me the truth back then…but the one I met here…. He's different. Shaking a bit, she felt his murderous grip on her throat once more as her memories of her first night in the Feudal era flooded into her thoughts.

All the pain and terror she'd gone through seemed to erupt…And before she knew it, she'd made her choice.

"Please… take me there, Kagome!"