InuYasha Fan Fiction / Fan Fiction ❯ Shards Of Hope ❯ Visions And Darkness ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimer: Since I obviously don't own the copyright to Teen Titans or Inuyasha, I'm taking advantage of the Fair Use Clause of the Copyright laws to write a story with them in it. Who knew the government would protect the little guys? Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

 

Note: This is a crossover story. If you do not like Crossover stories, do not waste your time reading it. If you do not want to see a Teen Titans/Inuyasha crossover, do not waste your time reading this it. Also, I am trying to keep everyone in character, so, I'm sorry to say that Kikyo, Sesshomaru, Jaken, and Rin will play almost no part in the fiction because they would have no interest in coming to the future. I have tweaked the world of Inuyasha a little bit: all you need to travel through the well is a sacred jewel shard. Enjoy!

 

Chapter 1: Visions And Darkness

 

`The sounds of labored breaths…' tossing and turning in bed, `a soft red silk enshrouding her…' teeth gritted, `a long strand of silver hanging down…' hands clenching purple sheets, `“It will be all right Raven…” a soothing voice said to her and she felt comforted…' Raven's eyes flew open, sweat pouring from her forehead, the dream. She never understood it. Sitting up she slowly wiped her brow, “Why? What is it?” The she had dreamt the same dream for years, before joining the Titans, before she could truly remember, the dream had been with her, every night, haunting her. She shook her head, looking around her room, it never made sense, and it always woke her up. That last part bothered her a great deal, especially when she saw it was after 3 AM. With a sigh she got up, herbal tea would be required before she went back to sleep.

Raven paused sipping her tea as she returned to her room, looking out the window to the stars above the bay. Most of the city was too well lit to see the stars, but with their position in the bay of Jump City, she could easily see out over the sea and to the stars above. People never seemed to notice them, not anymore, and they didn't know what they were missing. In the past, the stars held such power, such strength, that people had worshipped them. Raven sipped her tea, taking a last look and then returned to her room, once again going to sleep.

 

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A crackling fire in the middle of an open field, Inuyasha snorted, `one hell of a way to draw attention to yourself…' Kagome and the others slept fitfully, Kagome wrapped in something called a… sleeping bag? He wasn't sure if it was the right word or not, but it sure sounded odd. He heard a slight rustle in the wind and sniffed to make sure no one approached. The air was cool and his silver hair shifted, flowing outwards. He sighed, no scent out of the ordinary. A bit disappointing, being on watch was always boring especially the `graveyard shift' as Kagome had once called it.

He looked at the black haired girl in the odd dress; she said it was a school uniform, whatever a school was. He would never understand the future. Having gone there and seeing everything he did had given him some perspective though. The buildings there were huge, far bigger and far more numerous than anything in the present. There had been a lot more people and almost no demons outside of the Noh mask. He smelled the wind again, nothing. Frustrated he looked at the `watch' that Kagome had given him. It was nearly time to wake Miroku for his shift; he just had to wait until the funny looking numbers changed to another set of funny looking numbers, something she had called 2:00. He didn't quite understand what magic it used to change, but it was an amazing device.

Looking up in the air he saw the stars, sparkling. They were invisible in her time, the lights blocking them out to even his vision. How she could ever want to go back to that time at all was beyond him, but it was her home and she had been complaining about an `algebra exam' for a few days and saying she had to go back. She would go threw the well and back to her time tomorrow. Inuyasha looked at he watch again as it changed, finally reaching the 2:00. He got up and kicked Miroku in his side, holding out the watch to him, “Your shift, get up monk.”

Miroku glared at him, “Thank you for waking me.” Inuyasha nodded, missing the sarcasm, and took his place on the ground, taking a few minutes to look at the stars before nodding off.

 

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Robin was already in the operations room when the others arrived for breakfast, his hand was covering his mouth, and he was looking down at something on the table. He didn't look up before saying it, “We're going to Japan.”

Raven raised an eyebrow, “Is there a reason?”

Robin beckoned the Titans to his side, “Pictures from Tokyo's outer district.” He pointed to a figure in the center of the picture, a figure they knew all too well despite the fact his back was to them. Wreathed in flames, Slade was standing there, while dozens of civilians fled for their lives. “I received them last night, the Japanese government has requested us to help them track him down.” He looked to the other Titans, “I've already agreed, I hope you will as well.”

Cyborg nodded, a stern look on his face. Starfire felt goose bumps running up and down her arm, as if she had suddenly been struck by a cold wind. She looked at Robin and smiled meekly to let him know she agreed. Beast Boy's head tilted back, beginning to fall asleep on his feet again, as he had twice on the walk down. Cyborg lightly smacked him in the back and he blurted out a yes. Robin shook his head, and sighed, then looked to Raven.

Raven's eyes hadn't left the pictures, Slade, her father's messenger, had left Jump City… why? What purpose did he have there? She furrowed her brow, trying to think of anything she knew about Japan. She could translate Japanese, several dozen of her texts were from Japan, but she didn't know how to speak the language. Why would he be there? She didn't even look up, “I'm going.” The images of Slade nearly invisible behind a wall of flames… he was her problem and she would have to deal with him wherever he was.

Robin looked to the team, thankful that they had all agreed to go, “So…” A smile crept onto his lips, “…who knows Japanese?”

 

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Dawn came far too fast, the rays of the sun peaking out over the mountains and striking Kagome's face. She turned away from the rays of the sun, reluctant to get up. There was rustling from around her, however, the rest of the group was already awake and the smell of some food she had brought back a few days ago wafted through the air and into her nostrils. “Oh…” She groaned, “I have to get up… I have a math test today… TODAY!” She bolted up, looking to the rest of the group. Miroku and Inuyasha were eating their food, Sango was feeding Kirara, and Shippo was watching the embers of the fire. She glared at Miroku, “You were supposed to wake me up! Now I'll be late for the exam!” She clenched her fists in anger, the monk blushed, `blasted lech…' she thought.

Her eyes turned to the person sitting next to the monk, Inuyasha. “Inuyasha… do you think you could get me to the well?” She asked sheepishly.

“Kagome, I don't see why you have to leave.”

“I have an algebra exam, I need to be there, I've missed enough school as it is!”

“I don't even see why you go to school.”

Kagome crossed her arms, “Inuyasha, I need to get to the sacred well!”

“When will you be coming back?”

“It may be a few days…” She said smiling unhappily.

Inuyasha balked, “A few DAYS?”

“Please Inuyasha… I'll bring back more food from my time.” The others perked their heads up and all eyes were on Inuyasha who looked at them more than annoyed. Even he had to admit the food she brought back was much better than the best food from their era. He frowned, glared at the others, and then turned around.

She quickly latched onto his back and he launched himself into the air, “Thank you Inuyasha.”

He rushed forward, reaching the well in a matter of minutes. She released her grip, dropping off of him, “Thanks.”

He nodded, and she started rushing to the well, “Kagome, wait.” She turned to look at him, “…Don't forget to bring back more of that ninja food.”

He forced a smile and she shook her head, “I know.” She had probably ruined them for life with the treats she consistently brought back with her.

As she turned, she felt his hand on her shoulder, lightly restraining her. She sighed, “What is it Inuyasha?”

“Hurry back…” He was frowning, as he always did when she left.

“Inuyasha, I will be back in a few days.”

He shook his head, rolling his eyes, “Fine…” He released his grip on her shoulder. Then, without a moment to loose, she jumped down the well.

The well, was, as always, dark on the other side, and climbing up the walls would be considered a chore if she hadn't found a better route than the first time. Still, it was not the easiest thing to do when you didn't have food in your stomach and a heavy backpack filled with books strapped to you. Kagome reached the edge and pulled herself over. What she found did not please her. A tall man in a skintight black jump suit and metal armor was leaning against the wall. His face was hidden behind a mask, one side black, and one side orange. A cold, emotionless eye was visible on the orange side of his mask, the mask hid the other. Above his eye rested a symbol Kagome didn't recognize, centered near the top of the mask, a jagged crimson mark that was on both sides of the mask. He turned to look at her, almost casually, “Hello priestess.”

Kagome retreated, backing up against the outer rim of the sacred well, “Who… who are you?”

The man didn't respond other than to lift his arm. Flames appeared around his hand, “Goodbye Priestess.” Kagome screamed, as the pillar of flames flew towards her.