part 1; It begins:

By Fernand J. Sea/HypnoCrown

Naraku was in his chambers watching out the window while suddenly, he was interrupted by Shodo, his latest creation.

Shodo: Master, I have already begun the operation you requested.
Naraku: Good, how many did you send?
Shodo: I sent five of them for each of the portals sir.
Naraku: How long do we have to wait for the results?
Shodo: It shouldn't take long master. I am sure we'll get news of some powerful beings by this time tomorrow.
Naraku: Very well, just keep alert and let me know of any new developments.
Shodo: As you wish master.
Naraku: I wonder how the battle between Inuyasha and Yuzao went. It doesn’t really matter, what I do want to know is if my theory regarding the portals is correct.

Meanwhile, at the Kamiya Kasshinryu style Dojo, Kaoru Kamiya is about to go to the market. Kenshin is thinking about going fishing, while Yahiko keeps training.

Kaoru: Hey Kenshin, I'm going to the market. Would you like me to bring you anything?
Kenshin: I don't know; what would you like for lunch?
Kaoru: I'd love some fish rice balls or maybe some Sushi if possible.
Kenshin: Do we still have rice or do we have to go get some?
Kaoru: Nope, I think we're all out of rice; I guess I should go to the market and get some.
Kenshin: Ok Kaoru, I'll go do some fishing. Whatever you want to have for lunch, just bring the necessary ingredients ok?
Kaoru: Very well then Kenshin, see you later!
Kenshin: See you later then!

Kenshin heads to the back of the dojo where he finds Yahiko practicing.

Kenshin: Hey Yahiko, is that the defensive move I taught you?
Yahiko: Yes! I've been practicing a lot since we haven't had any problems here lately. This defensive technique you taught me is great but it is a bit difficult to master.
Kenshin: That it is Yahiko but don't worry, you'll get it soon; mastering a move requires patience. By the way Yahiko, do you want to go fishing with me?
Yahiko: No thanks Kenshin, I rather stay and practice some more. But do catch a big one for me all right?
Kenshin: That I will then, I guess I’ll see you later. Listen, do you know if Sano is still at Doctor Genzai's place?
Yahiko: I doubt it, I think I heard him say he was gonna be at the woods training. If I'm not mistaken, he must still be trying to master that technique he learned from one of the members of the Jun Pon Gatana. Remember? What was the name of that Monk? Was it Anji? Maybe Anzi? I'm not sure.
Kenshin: Yeah, his name is Anji Yuukyujan. Anyway, let's talk later ok? I don't want to take more of your training time.
Yahiko: Bye Kenshin!
Kenshin: Bye!

Meanwhile, Sano was practicing like crazy; it has been about a month since anything bad has happened. So, he has had time to train. So much so that he is now able to pulverize rocks not just with his right hand, but with his left hand and right foot as well. He was about to master the technique using his left foot when he stopped after realizing it was time for lunch. Meanwhile, he was being watched from afar by Naraku's minions.

End of part 1.

Part 2; Overview:

By Fernand J. Sea/Hypnocrown

Naraku's minions observed Sanosuke as he left in search for his next meal.

Minion 1: This one is very strong; we should go back and tell our master about him.
Minion 2: Let's just go, I can't wait to tell the master about this.

Meanwhile, Back on Inuyasha's world, things haven't been as peaceful for Inuyasha and his friends. Kagome is back from her world as well and she's determined to take back the pearl from Naraku. Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango & Shippou, are waiting for her at elder Kaede's village. Shippou is the first to see Kagome as she enters his line of sight. Shippou runs back into the village to look for his friends and let them know of Kagome's arrival.

Shippou: Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango! Kagome is back! She's here!
Inuyasha: Awgh! Shut up already Shippou! You know I hate it when you yell. I already know Kagome is back.
Shippou: But how? Oh wait, I forgot you're a high sensed beast. *Inuyasha punches Shippou a few times on his head* OW! OW! OW!
Inuyasha: That's what you get for calling me beast. How many times do I have to tell you? Don't EVER do it again! *Shakes hand wildly*
Shippou: All right I get it! Geez, I wish you lighten up a bit.
Inuyasha: I heard that!

Moments later, the gang was reunited as Kagome was told of recent events.

Kagome: Sorry about leaving everyone, but I had to go home for a while.
Sango: It’s ok Kagome, right Miroku?
Miroku: Of course Miss Sango, we did miss you of course. Didn't we Inuyasha?
Inuyasha: Will you stop the chitchat for a second and tell her what has happened Miroku?
Miroku: *Sigh* you’ll never change Inuyasha, well Miss Kagome, in the time you were gone, we received news from a number of monster attacks on a far away place.
Inuyasha: I thought Naraku was behind it so we went to check it out.
Miroku: I'm sorry Inuyasha, would you like to tell her or should I?
Inuyasha: Darn it! All right then, keep going.
Miroku: You see Miss Kagome, you left right before we were attacked by Naraku's latest creation. Her name was Yuzao I believe; she had some kind of ability which was able to stop wind. She could also raise walls right from the ground. So as you can imagine, Inuyasha didn't have a chance to use Tetsusaiga's special attack.
Inuyasha: Yeah, but I still managed to beat her.
Miroku: Don't be so arrogant Inuyasha, you barely survived that match. You should be more careful.
Inuyasha: Agh! Be quiet, I'm always careful.
Sango: So Kagome, how did everything go back home?
Kagome: It was all right, I had a lot of homework but I'm glad to be back.
Inuyasha: You know, instead of chatting our lives away, shouldn't we figure out what to do before Naraku gets the drop on us again?
All of them: What!?
Miroku: Inuyasha, you're still recovering. Don't worry about it for now.
Sango: Listen to him Inuyasha; he knows what he's saying.
Kagome: You know Inuyasha, you should get some rest but, I also know that you're as stubborn as they come so; why don't we wait for just a day? Maybe something will turn up.
Inuyasha: I doubt it but, what the heck, let's wait.

End of part 2.

Part 3; Time to heal:

By Fernand J. Sea/Hypnocrown

As Inuyasha's friends were left talking, Inuyasha decided to go to the outskirts of the village to think. He started thinking about his latest battle with Yuzao, The first time he ever laid eyes upon her as she walked out of the shadows, he thought to himself. "Hmm, for a creature that was a part of Naraku she looks so weak. I know now that looks can be deceiving but this?" Although she was almost as beautiful as Kagome, he tried not to think about it. He was seeing everything as if it was happening right there.

Yuzao: So, you're the mighty Inuyasha eh? I was hoping to see some ten foot tall monster but, now that we meet, I have to admit I'm a little disappointed.
Inuyasha: Agh, shut up! You and Naraku disgust me. You even smell worse than him.
Yuzao: How dare you!? I took two baths before coming here! I'll make you regret saying that.
Inuyasha: Ha! Many have tried; do you really think you have what it takes to succeed?
Yuzao: Underestimate me will you? You'll pay the price for that!
Inuyasha: Let's stop talking and start fighting!

As Inuyasha remembered the battle starting, he started to describe her figure and moves. "What did I do wrong? There's got to be a way to find her weak spot but, how? I remember her having a very dark smile on her face when I first saw her, it made her face look a bit weird. After she got angry she actually looked pretty. Darn it! Why am I thinking about it? I'm sure it's Kagome's fault for leaving. It's making me crazy. Hmm, let's see, she didn't move as quickly as me but, since her powers allowed her to raise walls from the ground she had me at a distance for most of the battle. I started to look for the gap between energies which allows me to use the Tetsusaiga's special attack. I think she must have seen it coming because she spanned around and all of the sudden, the wind energies disappeared. Stupid Naraku, he knows how my sword works so he created this, woman who can disrupt it. At first I thought she didn't have any weapons but, as soon as the battle began, she pulled out this weird looking stick and she even made it grow. With it, she managed to raise piles of rock in front of me and even under her feet as I attempted to strike her. She elevated herself to heights I couldn't possibly reach. She even dropped chunks of rock on me. Her moves were awesome and she wasn't even that fast. I did manage to beat her after I transformed but, she also managed to get away. I don't even remember exactly how it was that I got back to normal. What's her weakness? What if the fight took place somewhere without solid ground? What am I thinking? I can't fly and, well, maybe I should think about this later."

Meanwhile, more of Naraku's minions were watching Kenshin as he went on his way to the river. A few others were watching Misao as she entered Tokyo to visit her friends at the Kamiya Dojo. Those minions sensed power in them, so they took the will of some strong citizens near both Kenshin and Misao. As the battle started, the minions gave the citizens amazing fighting abilities. Still, Kenshin didn’t have much trouble, and neither did Misao. After both Kenshin and Misao defeated the opponents, they resumed their previous course. Naraku's minions were delighted as to what they saw. Quickly, they returned to their portal to let the master know of their finds. At the same time, Yuzao was returning home, badly damaged as well.

Naraku: So Yuzao, how did everything go in your battle with Inuyasha?
Yuzao: Why didn't you tell me about Inuyasha's ability to transform?
Naraku: Because I thought it only a rumor, and besides, I was sure you could handle it.
Yuzao: Well, you know what they say: Assumption is the mother of all...
Naraku: I know how the saying goes Yuzao! You still haven't told me about how the battle went.
Yuzao: I don't want to talk about it, at least not now.
Naraku: You should never forget who your master is Yuzao; you never know what might irritate me. Don’t forget I own you and can destroy you whenever I please.
Yuzao: (...)
Naraku: Rest if you must, but it won't take long for you to heal. Afterwards you can tell me all about the fight.
Yuzao: Fine.

End part 3.

Part 4; Conspiracy:

By Fernand J. Sea/Hypnocrown

As Yuzao was patching herself up, Kagura silently came by the window and talked to her.

Kagura: So I take it things didn’t go well for you and Inuyasha right?
Yuzao: Shut up Kagura, You have no idea what I just went through.
Kagura: Really? We are very much alike Yuzao, and you don’t even know how much. Do you?
Yuzao: I know this much, Naraku has something from both of us. Have you fought against Inuyasha as well?
Kagura: Yes, and I think we had similar results. If I’m not mistaken, we have both seen his transformation.
Yuzao: Yeah I saw it all right. I’ll never forget it either; it was like he went berserk or something. Can our master do such a thing?
Kagura: He sure can! I’ve seen it, I already tried to free myself from him but, I wasn’t successful.
Yuzao: I can’t believe this, but if we’re part of him; why are we not capable of such thing as well?
Kagura: If we are, then I have no idea how to do so. Tell me; are you as eager to be free as I am?
Yuzao: I haven’t given it much thought but…
Kagura: Then join me and together we should be able to do it.
Yuzao: I don’t know; I feel as though I shouldn’t question him.
Kagura: Of course you do, he probably put that thought into your brain. But believe me when I say that if we stick together, we’ll succeed.
Yuzao: Could you just go? I want to be alone.
Kagura: At least think about it; will you?
Yuzao: ( … )*She didn't reply as she looked away and towards the window*

Meanwhile, Naraku was out of his mansion. He sensed his minions approaching so he wanted to be near when they arrived. The minions looked happy, as they were about to tell his master of their findings.

Naraku: Well; did you find anything useful?
Minion1: Master, I have found a great warrior capable of using a technique that seems invincible. I tested him to a point but I have sensed a great potential in him.
Minon2: I have seen a young woman do things that no ordinary woman can do master. She could even be more powerful than Sango.
Minion3: I have also seen a man who can pulverize rocks with one blow master. He could stand a chance against Miroku’s black hole.
Minion4: There’s also a young boy there, I’ve sensed great potential in him.
Minion5: The woman I saw wasn’t very powerful master, but she has enormous potential. She could be strong against Kagome.
Naraku: Shodo! These people sound interesting; we’ll have to lure them to our world. Get the plan started; if they think Inuyasha is responsible for the kidnapping of their most dear, they won’t be able to resist coming here.
Shodo: I’ll start working on it right away master!
Naraku: I still have to wait for the others; could they have found something interesting? How long must I keep waiting? *Naraku didn’t expect a reply or got one as they were mostly rhetorical questions*

In the mean time, more of Naraku’s minions were scattered through other worlds but most of them found no evidence of powerful beings. As that took place, we take a look back at Kenshin’s world. Misao can be seen going inside the Kamiya Dojo’s walls in search for her friends.

Misao: Kaoru! Kenshin! Yahiko! Is anybody home?

Yahiko was still practicing but, as soon as he heard Misao’s voice he went to meet her.

Yahiko: Hey Misao! Great to see you here! Did you come all this way by yourself?
Misao: Well, I felt like coming because things are going well back in Kyoto and I also needed to get away for a while. By the way, where is everyone? Are you all by yourself here?
Yahiko: Yeah, but don’t worry, they should be back in less than an hour.
Misao: Great! Hey, why don’t you fill me in on what’s happened to you guys.
Yahiko: All right then. You see, Sano has been…

End part 4.

Part 5, Some news:

By Fernand J. Sea/Hypnocrown

Unbeknownst to all, certain events were unfolding on a different dimension. Thanks to Naraku's minions, a powerful creature has crossed over to Inuyasha's world. But this creature was not physically powerful; its powers were linked directly with its mind, at least that's what Naraku's minions discovered. A green cloaked figure was all that emerged from one of the portal opened by Shodo. In one of its hands, we can see one of Naraku's minions. Although they would be powerful opponents to a mere human, this being could easily sense and finish them. Naraku's minions are invisible to the naked eye but this being could actually see it.

As we return to Kaede's village, we realize the plot thickens for our heroes. In the mean time, we'll take a look at what Inuyasha's friends were up to.

Kagome: And that's it. I think I did well on that test but I guess I'm gonna have go to summer school if I want to catch up. I only wish we could take care of Naraku now so I’d have more time for school, and besides, I won't forgive him for all he has done.
Sango: It's really good to see you back Kagome, how long can you stay?
Kagome: I'm not sure, but I'll try to stay a little longer this time.
Miroku: Unless Inuyasha gets you mad again right? ^_^
Kagome: ha-ha! Oh Miroku, stop it will you?
Sango: Oh brother! *she said with a disappointed look on her face*
Shippou: Hey people! *comes in unexpectedly* I just heard some weird story from a friend of mine. I think we should go check it out.
Kagome & Sango: What do you mean?
Miroku: Yes Shippou, please tell us!
Shippou: I didn't want to tell Inuyasha yet; you know how he gets whenever he hears news about monsters and stuff.
Miroku: Now that you mention it, we should go find him. Let's get going everyone! *Both girls nod at him and rush out the door with Shippou*

So they rush to find Inuyasha, who was at the moment, thinking near the village's river.

Inuyasha: Hmm, I wonder if I'll see Kikyo today. I don't know why she gave the Shikon jewel to Naraku but maybe she has a surprise for him.
Kagome: Inuyasha! We're moving out! Hurry!
Inuyasha: What's going on?
Kagome: I'll explain on the way, let's hurry!
Inuyasha: All right then, I'm coming!

As they walked further away from kaede's village, Shippou explained to Inuyasha and the rest of the group what they were going to investigate. It seemed that a new threat was causing trouble at a nearby villa. It didn't take them long to reach it though. As soon as they arrived, they noticed the Villa was abandoned. Inuyasha was the first to step inside the villa's grounds. Seconds later, they heard rumbling behind a house to their left.

Inuyasha: Wait, I'm getting the scent of two creatures nearby.
All: Huh?
Shippou: Maybe somebody inside is in trouble.
Kagome: We should go see.

The house crumbled to the ground as Inuyasha and his friends hurried to see if they could help. Everyone was shocked as to what they saw after they went closer. Under the house's remains, a big monster could be seen. Its body was disappearing right before their eyes, they barely managed to see a spider shaped scar on its back. A few meters further, behind the house wreckage, they saw a green cloaked creature that seemed human. Inuyasha was the first to come close to it.

Inuyasha: Are you the one who defeated this monster?
Green Cloaked figure: (...) *the green cloaked figure didn't say anything. it didn't even move except for when it put its sword away. This made Inuyasha quite angry.*

End part 5.