A/N: I don't own either plot, never will. This is the only time I'm going to say this as I'm too lazy to do it to other chapters. Note that this is a DRABBLE SERIES, as in SHORT CHAPTERS.
NOTE: Kagome will be referred to as Kage and a MALE (he, his etc) until it is out in the open for EVERYONE, especially Will as he is the main character.
Choosing
Baron Arald smiled. He glanced at the greatly reduced group of children waiting for Craftmasters before him. "And that leaves us with two more candidates."
The Craftmasters (except Halt of course, he noticed), their new apprentices and Will all started at the additional figure beside Will. "Kage!" he exclaimed, "When did you get here?"
"To make sure you don't do anything stupid," a soft voice floated out. The Ranger noticed he didn't answer the question, "You'll be disappointed if you go ahead."
Will grew angry. "What do you know?"
"More than you think..." Just as Kage arrived, he disappeared.
Baron Arald sighed. And she didn't even get a Craftmaster."I apologize. That was Kage Higurashi, another orphan - or so he claims. We don't know much about him: just his name, that he came when his vessel shipwrecked when he was around five years old, and he is not from Araluen. He also, as you have seen, appears to be trained in stealth; I have also observed him practicing... other skills. But carry on, Will."
Said boy took a deep breath. "Battleschool please, my lord."
The piece of paper was so tempting! Just look at it, read it and go, he told himself. That's all. He stretched out a hand for it.
A hand shot out of the darkness and seized his wrist.
Will flinched. His heart leapt into his mouth and he found himself looking at his shadow, "Kage! Why are you following me around in the dead of the night?"
Kage blinked. "You are my ward, I will always protect you to the best of my ability. Be quick, I shall await you in the dorms."
He bowed towards the shadows before leaving. The Ranger sighed - there goes his stealth mission. "Well? Aren't you going to read it?" he asked the frozen boy.
Will opened the message with shaking hands...
The boy Will has the potential to become a Ranger
I will take him as an apprentice.
Do not worry about Kage.
What?