A.N. I do not own Inuyasha or Doctor Who. It's saddening really. And to Jeni, thank you so much for being my friend and support! Also, warning, this chapter may seem a little confusing, but it will all make sense in time.

"In his forehead, Inuyasha!" the miko yelled, letting an arrow fly at the lower level demons to give him a clear pathway. When a few changed directions to move towards her, she let another fly and upon running out of arrows, she charged her bow and used it as a club.

Not wasting any time, Inuyasha unleashed the wind scar and then went after the weaker demons that scattered.

Relieved, Kagome went forward and collected the shard, purifying it with her touch and fusing it with the other shards. "Inuyasha-"

"Kagome-sama!" Miroku shouted, grabbing her about the waist and taking her to the ground as a spinning box hit the earth, right where she had stood.

Readying hiraikotsu, Sango stepped forward with Kirara, ready to defend.

"Wait, Sango! It's the Tardis! It must be the Doctor!" Gratefully patting Miroku's shoulder and struggling to her feet, the miko ran towards the disguised ship. However, when the door opened, she came face to face with a blond woman.

"Hello?" the woman greeted uncertainly. "Doctor..."

An unfamiliar man stepped out behind her, his eyes widening. "Why Kagome!" He grinned and went around his blond companion to pick her up in a friendly hug.

"The Doctor? Kagome, that's not him," Sango stated suspiciously, eying the man with caution as her hand tightened on the giant demonic weapon.

Confused amber eyes narrowed as the red clad hanyou came forward and sniffed him carefully. "That's definitely his scent, Sango... The hell, Kagome! Did you bring some shapeshifter with you?" he demanded hotly.

"Wait..." Frowning, the alien stood straight. "Rose, get inside, we have to leave!" He set the priestess down and ushered the blond into the ship. "We meet again, but you can't say anything to me when you see me about the me you just met! Sorry for being unclear, but it will make sense!"

Utterly confused, Kagome watched the ship spin away only to have it appear behind her. She jumped and whirled around to look at the Tardis. "Doctor?" she questioned, uncertain as the door opened.

The Doctor who she had first met came out. "Hello! I'm afraid I need your assistance in your time. I will return her quickly, Inuyasha!" he called out to her, taking the priestess by the hand and pulling her into the police box.

"What the hell?! KAGOME!"

In shock, the blue eyed beauty went along with the man as he shut the door. She wanted to ask him about what just happened, but the other Doctor's words came surging forth. Biting her lip, she looked at him carefully.

"You look unwell, Kagome." Concerned, he touched her cheek, feeling for a fever. Yet there was not a trace of heat in her flesh. Maybe her mother had overstated her adventures? She seemed very shaken. "Are you alright?"

Jumping at the question, she nervously scratched the back of her head. "Yeah... I'm just catching up to what just happened. So, what do you need me for in my time? Is Mama alright?" She was worried-He'd said he may stick around a bit but now he was taking her back so suddenly. "And you know, Inuyasha can use the well-He'll come for me."

"You appeared a decent distance from your time well. My estimate... Three days journey?" He smiled a little at her, having thought of this.

"Sounds about right... But wait, you never answered my question! What is it that you need my help with?" Still recovering from seeing the man in two different skins and the realization this one didn't seem to even know it, the priestess was at a bit of a loss on how she could help such a strange and apparently powerful creature. Though she now felt a little more cautious with him. Was this his true face?

Sensing her discomfort, the Doctor chocked it up to worry for her family. "Your family is fine, Kagome." His tone was reassuring as he appraised her. "But there is something odd happening. People are disappearing and your Prime Minister is inviting world leaders. It's just very strange, and I need an assistant to help me sort through it.

Rose... Thinking about the strange young woman with the other Doctor, she immediately began to connect it. She had thought of him as a lone traveler, making his way across time and space, without any real sense of duty or obligation. But as she looked at him, she knew she was wrong. He was taking on responsibility for happenings that he didn't have to, and he was lonely. That Rose, her... He needed someone with him. Not yet understanding how, she understood he was perhaps as immortal as her demon companions. "I have responsibilities in the past, but I will help you."

Wondering at her softening gaze, he nodded his thanks. "I'm certain you will prove a valuable asset in this feat." He smiled at her warmly.

x~x~x

"Doctor, who was that girl? She looked so out of place in that school uniform. Where is she from-when? Doctor?" the blond woman looked deeply confused. The girl had obviously known the doctor at some point before his latest transformation and yet she and her companions had seemed immensely confused. "Why did we have to leave so suddenly? You talked to Sarah Jane."

"Unfortunately, the calibration was off. We arrived in that time period earlier than I should have been there. Kagome... She is a friend I have not yet truly had." The Doctor gave her a soft smile, the smile of one who had known and parted with a good many companions.

Eyes widening in disbelief, she stared at him with wonder. "You mean, you just ran into a companion, before you traveled with her? But she knew you! And she clearly didn't belong in that time-Oh my god, did you leave her there-then?"

"What?! No! Of course not, do you think I'm some sort of time traveling kidnapper, abandoning people when I don't get a ransom?" he accused, staring at her with a hint of indignation. "And she's a time traveler in her own right. We'd met at that point, but it was too early."

"Wait, she's another time traveler? Like, like Jack?" Flabbergasted, Rose just stared at him. He seemed to be so distant.

"There are things in this universe that cannot quite be grasped. There are methods to time travel even I don't know. Kagome is an anomaly, and our time together was-will be, for her-a very unique experience that I would not trade, anymore than I would trade my time with you. Let's leave it in the past, hm?"