A.N. I do not own Inuyasha or Doctor Who. A special thank you to my partner in this story, Blackwidow Framer.
"Do I have an accent in your head?" Kagome asked curiously as the two walked along. He had traveled along with them a few days and it had been surprisingly peaceful.
Chuckling, he peered at his fellow time traveler curiously. "Do I have an accent to you?"
"No," she admitted, blushing a bit. "You're so far from the Tardis. How is it still working?" Curiosity burned in her as she appraised him. He was such an anomaly to her-Someone from the future, an alien no less, someone that may know how this insanity ended.
The Doctor simply smiled knowingly. "Time travel is tricky, yet infinitely simple." He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her back as a whirlwind came tearing through the group.
"Hey, hands off my woman!" the black haired male declared brashly, nose twitching at the unfamiliar scent.
"Your woman? What a barbaric concept. She is clearly her own person-Besides, don't you have a thing for redheads?" Despite the clear warning in the wolf demon's posture, the alien did not release her. "Now, why don't you just take a breath and calm down."
"Get yer hands off her!" Inuyasha growled, golden eyes narrowed at the way the other man touched her. Protecting Kagome way his job!
To keep the peace, the priestess pulled away. "Inuyasha, sit!" Turning on the wolf prince, she did not soften. "Kouga, I am not your woman, okay?" She let out a slow sigh. "Look, I'll take the Doctor home and then we'll get back to work."
"Who said you could go home?" the half demon yelled, pulling his head free of the dirt.
"Sit!" she shouted again, turning to the demon slayer. "Can we borrow Kirara?"
Nodding, the woman let the fire cat jump from her shoulder. "Are you sure you want to be alone Kagome?" Her tone was full of sisterly concern. She never did quite trust this strange traveler.
"I'll be fine. The Doctor and Kirara will be with me, so don't worry, Sango." The priestess smiled brightly and hugged her friend. Turning to Shippou, she scooped him up and into her arms, kissing his forehead. "I'll be back soon."
"Alright, Mama." Hugging her around the neck, he kissed her cheek and smiled faintly when she set him down. "Be safe." He gave the Doctor a steady look, one that told him to be careful with what was precious to him.
"Well, shall we go?" the alien finally asked, offering his arm.
"Take care, Lady Kagome," Miroku called as he watched the two mount the fire cat.
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"Back to your travels?" the priestess asked as they stood before the blue police box.
"Yes, it seems I'm not meant to travel along with you. Though, you're welcome to come with me." He offered a smile, though it seemed a little hollow, as if he knew her answer already and did not care for it.
"I have responsibilities here. Have to make sure the present stays the present." She shifted a bit, looking up at him. "Maybe we'll meet again?"
"It is certainly not good bye." He tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Though I do think you'd have better luck if you dressed a bit more subtly. A suit works anywhere!" His lips quirked into a smile as he turned and went into his space ship.
Watching, the priestess found herself a little saddened to see him go. But she still had her own adventures to tend to.