A Feudal Tale

Unlikely Heroes:

A Dead End

Corrie jumped, closing her eyes in fear.

Thunk

Miroku looked over the side of the well to see Corrie wincing. She had landed hard on her butt. She looked up to see Miroku staring back down at her. She shrugged.

"This might be a problem." He said.

"Did I do something wrong?" Asked Corrie. Miroku shrugged.

"I do not know. I have never traveled in the well before."

"Well that so sucked. It really hurt." Corrie whined, getting to her feet and brushing off the dirt. It was then she remember all the dead stuff and hauled her butt as fast as she could out of that well.

"Let's go back to Kaede's. Maybe she will know what to do." Miroku suggested.

Corrie nodded in agreement, then turned back to Naomi.

"Naomi, I swear you're such a space case..." Corrie sighed. Naomi turned and gave Corrie a fierce look, making the red head retreat behind Miroku.

"Sheeish, can you say grumpy?" Corrie remarked from behind Miroku.

"Is something bothering you?" Miroku asked, sounding more polite then Corrie's crude friend. Naomi merely turned onto the path back to the village, blowing Miroku off.

"Naomi! Where are you going- Urk!" Corrie stopped mid sentence. She realized that the lecherous monk was stroking her rear. Blushing furiously she jumped away, pointing an accusing finger at Miroku. He merely gave an innocent smile and shrugged.

"Do you mind!" Corrie blurted at the monk.

"I am sorry, pleas forgive me. I couldn't control my self." Was his cool reply. Corrie sighed exasperatedly.

"What ever, let's go." Corrie snapped, still flustered by the previous situation. She turned heel and started down the path. Miroku casually following.

A pair of lifeless yellow eyes watched the trio make their way back to the village. Unknowing that Naomi's gut feeling was correct. Some one, or thing for that matter, was watching them. The creature melted from the shadows, the air becoming cold around it. It was about six feet tall, and had a powerful build. It's skin was the blackest of black, and on it's head, was some armor. It only revealed the creature's eyes and bottom jaw. The creature had long, flowing silver black hair. Two small pathetic wings sprout from its back, as well as from the head armor. It wore grey pants that stopped just above its ankle and has shoulder armor adorned with a small blade jutting from it. The creature had massive hands partially covered by gloves bolted into the wrist. Smirking, he turned and walked back into the shadows. His raptor like feet making no sound on the debris strewn forest floor.. The strange symbol on his chest glowing a menacing dark blue.

He continued to walk amongst the shadows, and it wasn't long before he came to a small field. A steep cliff ran along the edge of it. On a large boulder near the edge, sat Kagura. As the dark creature approached, a dangerous wind blew pass him.

Kagura turned and stood on the rock. She gave him a cold glare as he approached. With a flick of her wrist, she opened her fan as warning.

"What do you want?" She warned in an annoyed tone. The creature stopped before her, kneeing politely before her.

"Are you Kagura?" He asked. The sound of his voice sent a shiver down Kagura's spine.

"What's it to you?" Kagura replied coldly. The creature stood up, proving to be a formidable presence.

"I am Pyrros. I come searching for someone called Naraku." Pyrros replied calmly.

"And what do you want with him?" Kagura asked, watching Pyrros cautiously.

"I heard he's the strongest one around. If you know him, I ask you to let him know I want to speak with him. Could you ask If I may meet him?"

Kagura couldn't stand being near what ever this guy was any longer. She felt like she was gonna be frozen in place.

"Fine, I will ask." Kagura snapped as she reached for a feather from her hair. Throwing it in a gust of wind she was off. Flying on it with the wind.

Pyrros gave a devilish smile. All was going according to plan.

Naomi sat leaning against Kaede's hut, waiting for Miroku and Corrie. They were taking longer then they should have, but Naomi didn't bother to care. Other things were on her mind. She crossed her arms, sighing.

What is it with this place? I don't get it. Something's wrong...she thought, a small smile crossed her face. She couldn't help to feel excited, at the thought of danger and all. Naomi hoped this would definitely be an adventure to remember.

"Hey, Why are you still here." Said a grumpy voice from above. Naomi looked up to see Inuyasha's head looking over the roof ledge. And he wasn't looking very pleased.

"For some reason the well won't let us through... or well, Corrie at least."

"What the heck is that suppost ta' mean? You didn't even try to leave?" he replied, sounding unpleased.

"Why would I do that?" she replied, not able to keep from smiling at Inuyasha's displeasure.

"Well, don't you want to go home. See your family and stuff?"

"No."

"That's stupid. You don't even belong here." Naomi looked up at Inuyasha, surprised and outraged.

"What about you're little Kagome friend? She's not from here. Have you ever dared say that to her?" Naomi replied in an angry snarl. Inuyasha looked taken back by this remark, and disappeared from the ledge.

"Ah, you're already here." Said Miroku. Naomi hadn't noticed him and Corrie finally arriving. Corrie standing beside Miroku proudly holding his staff.

"Finally, where have you two monkeys been?" Naomi replied sourly.

"King Perv over here couldn't keep his hands off me, so I had to keep teaching him a lesson." She replied, raising her brow. To closer inspection, Miroku had various slap marks on his face as well as a bruise on his forehead. Miroku smiled sheepishly, scratching the back of his head.

"My apologies, I did not mean for it to go that far."

"Suuure ya did lover boy, Cum'on." Corrie grabbed hold of Miroku's ear and dragged him into the hut. Him whimpering all the way.

Jeez, didn't take long for her to have the guy wrapped around her finger. Naomi thought, walking in after them.

Kaede was tending to the small fire when Naomi walked in. Miroku was already sitting beside her, Corrie by him. Naomi sat opposite of them, by herself. She was really funny about personal space issues.

"So ye weren't able to go back home?" Kaede asked, while poking at the fire.

"No, how will we get home now?" Corrie asked.

"Maybe something happened to the well in your time?" Miroku pointed out.

"Well If that's the case, Corrie's stuck here." Replied Naomi, resting her head in her hands.

"What do you mean? You're stuck here too." Replied Corrie sharply.

"I want to be here, therefore, I'm not stuck." Replied Naomi matter of factly.

"What ever..." Corrie mumbled.

"So what will you do now?" asked Miroku.

"I dunno, I guess we need to find somewhere to stay for now..." the red head started.

"You could stay with me child." suggested Kaede.

"Or... You could come with us. You ladies could travel with us. I'm sure the others won't mind." Miroku added hopefully.

"No! We don't nee someone else to drag along! And I bet they can't even fight!" Yelled Inuyasha from above. Naomi stood up, shaking her fist. She was tired of the Hanyou's antics.

"Get down here and let me test that theory!" She yelled back.

"Please, no fighting! We'll just have to see what the others have to say about this." Miroku said, trying to avoid another confrontation.

"Well, I know where I'll be. I'm coming with you. I don't just want to sit here." Naomi declared coolly, a glint in her eyes.

"Well... I... guess I'll come with you Naomi. I'm not gonna let you just leave me here." Said Corrie, looking at Naomi suspiciously. .

"Go ahead, I don't care." Replied Naomi with a smile.

"Hey, what's with all the commotion?" Asked a voice. They turned to see a woman and boy. A cat ran in but stopped and growled. Corrie hid behind Miroku, startled by the two-tail.

"Miroku... Who are they?" She asked, sounding irritated. The little boy jumped up onto the woman's shoulder.

"They are Naomi and Corrie. They came here through the well."

Miroku said, clearing his throat.

"The well? But how is that possible?" Asked the boy. Corrie and Naomi looked at the boy curiously. Corrie scooted over next to Naomi, to get a closer look at the boy.

"Does that boy have what I think he has?" whispered Corrie to Naomi.

"Yea... It's a big bushy tail. It's so... Cute." Naomi whispered back.

"Well, we're not sure why. We're waiting for Kagome. Maybe she will know." Replied Miroku. Sango walked up to Naomi and Corrie.

"Hello, my name is Sango." She greeted cheerfully.

"And I'm Shippo!" Added the little boy.

"Meow Meow!" Called something below. Naomi looked down to see a two tailed cat. When Naomi petted it, it purred loudly. Sango laughed.

"And that's Kilala. It looks like she likes you." Sango said as she sat down next to Naomi. The little boy jumped off of Sango's shoulder and into Corrie's lap. Corrie looked at him in awe.

"What are you? You're so cute!" Corrie exclaimed.

"I'm a fox!" Shippo replied, blushing from the comment.

"You're a demon too? I'm sure you can't be evil." Corrie said as she smiled.

"Of course I'm not evil. Not all demons are." Replied Shippo, sounding offended.

"So you came from the well?" Asked Sango, watching Naomi play with Kilala.

"Yea, but it won't let us go back. So we might have to stay here for a while." Said Corrie.

"Won't let you go back, you." Corrected Naomi, Corrie scowled.

"What about you families? Won't they worry about you?" asked Sango.

"Feh, I don't really care. I'm glad to be away from them. This is better then being stuck there." Replied Naomi dully. Corrie looked at her sadly.

"Not again Naomi. You really should try not to fight with them."

"You know how difficult they can be. If they're gonna act like that then why should I stick around? I don't want to deal with that all the time." Naomi grumbled. Corrie sighed.

"You shouldn't be that way. I'm sure they don't want to fight."

"I said I don't care, end of story" Naomi growled annoyed. Corrie looked at her sadly, but didn't say anymore.

"I don't mean to get into your business, but you shouldn't talk about your family like that." Sango said.

"If you knew them, you'd understand." Naomi growled.

"My family was killed by my own brother." replied Sango sadly. Naomi looked up from the fire to Sango.

"I'm sure you didn't fight with your family like me and mine do. I'm sure you got along well and lived happily. You weren't an outcast." Naomi replied coolly.

"I'm sorry; It wasn't my place to say anything." Started slowly.

"Well... It's getting late. We should get to bed." Miroku said, changing the subject.

Corrie yawned. "Yea I'm tired too. Where can we sleep?"

"Ye two can sleep here. The others have their own hut." Said Kaede as she stood up. She went to the corner and got some blankets for them to lie on.

The others said goodnight then left to their hut not long after. Their hut was next door. Corrie laid on one side of the fire, Naomi laid on the other side. Kaede slept by the far wall. Corrie and Kaede where asleep. Naomi however, was not. She just laid there. The light from the moon shined through the window onto her face. She sighed sadly.

I don't want to go back... That world will never truly satisfy me. she thought. The Brunette then sat up. She checked to see that Corrie and Kaede were fast asleep. Making sure to be quiet, she got up and walked outside. The full moon shined down brightly on the little village. The few clouds casting great shadows over her.

Naomi walked towards the river that ran through the village, unknowingly being watched by two golden eyes. She walked to the river's bank and sat on a large rock. Her head resting in her hands. Her gaze towards the sparkling water, swirling around, without a care.

Inuyasha followed her the short way to the river and stood behind her.

"What are you doing?" He asked sternly. Naomi was startled but acted like she wasn't by not moving.

"Just thinking." She replied softly.

"That's stupid, if ya aren't careful you'll be a meal for some demon."

Naomi sighed. "Since when do you care?"

"Uh, if I didn't care then I'd get blamed for you being stupid. That's why!"

"Ah... So, anyway... Why do you guys travel around?"

"Why should you care?"

"Just wondering. I might not go with you if it sounds boring."

"Well... We're hunting for jewel shards."

"Jewel shards? Why?"

"Because, once I get all the pieces I'll become a full demon."

"Ah, you want more power. So what will you do after that?"

"Uh... I haven't thought about it."

"Ah, well. It sounds like fun."

"So you still want to go?"

"Why not? I have nothing better to do."

Inuyasha growled in annoyance before turning back to the hut.

"You'd better get back to bed. I'm not gonna baby-sit you all night." Inuyasha said dully. Naomi nodded then walked back to her hut. She wasn't in the mood to bicker and was getting tired. It wasn't long for her to loose Inuyasha in the shadows, she looked around but didn't see where he went. She shrugged as she walked over and inside her hut. She flopped into her makeshift bed and was just about to fall asleep when she heard a light thump on the roof. It was Inuyasha, he was gonna sleep on the roof that night. Naomi smiled, she couldn't help liking Inuyasha. For some reason, he reminded her of herself. Who knows, maybe he will learn to like her.

With that thought, Naomi fell asleep.