The Winter Ball

Chapter 2

Sword Lessons

AN: still don't own Inuyasha its all Rumiko Takahashi.

Italicized: Sesshomaru's P.O.V.

Normal: kagome's P.O.V.

The next morning we had breakfast, picked up camp and got on our way with no problems. We were now walking to a near by town, that Sesshomaru spotted the other day, to see if anyone has heard news of a jewel shard. The walk was uneventful so I started thinking of ways to get Sesshomaru to open up to the group. I could think of nothing, I was so caught up in my thoughts I didn't notice myself slowing down until I was walking right next to him.

We walked in silence for a while; I was starting to get fidgety. I didn't know what to say to him, how does one talk to a demon lord, you couldn't just walk up to him and ask how the weather was, could you?

Cherry blossoms, she smells like cherry blossoms on a warm sunny day. How I love that smell. I wanted to take her in my arms and hold her close to take in that wonderful smell… the smell that was Kagome, but I didn't, I just walked as if she weren't even there.

It took me a long time to think of something that would interest him but it finally came to me, what is one thing that Sesshomaru like? Fighting but, more to the point, swordsmanship one thing I'm surely lacking in, so what better than sword lessons. With this in mind I clear my thought to gain his attention.

"Umm..." I was unable to get the words out on the first try; he just raised an eyebrow and continued to walk. Before I loose what little nerve I had I quickly ask him what I wanted to ask.

"Iwasjustwonderingifyoucouldteachmetouseasword?"

All he did was look to me and raise his eyebrow a little higher, if that were even possible, but he somehow managed it. So I took a deep breath and, blushing madly asked again.

"I was just wondering if you cold teach me to use a sword."

No… no…no… I will not help her… I will not help her… I am trying to stay away from her… I will not help her.

When he didn't say anything I quickly added

"It's okay if you don't want to… it was just a thought and I have been wanting to learn… who better to ask than you."

I started to walk away when he still didn't say anything.

There she is giving up and I didn't have to do anything. But if I don't figure out what this obsession with her is it will only get worse. What better way than to spend time with her and I can get rid of some of this frustration that I have over her by training her till she cant move. Yes that will do nicely.

I was more disappointed than I thought I would have been. I knew he was going to say no but I didn't realize how much I was hoping he would say yes, till he didn't say anything at all. What really surprised me were the tears I felt welling up, it was ridicules there was no reason I should be crying. Before the tears fell I felt a hand on my shoulder, quickly composing myself I turned around.

"In the next town you will need to acquire a sward, and then we will start practice." With that said he let go of my shoulder and continued to walk. I stood there stunned and then I broke into a huge grin. I ran to catch up with Sango, Sango seeing my grin asked

"Why are you so happy?"

"I just asked Sesshomaru if he could teach me to use a sword and he said yes. In the village I have to buy a sword."

"You could have asked me to teach you." She said slightly hurt.

"I know but I wanted to get Sesshomaru to open up a little more and what better way than to do something with him that he enjoys doing."

"That's a good idea." She said then smiled "Good luck with your lessons."

"Thanks" I said and laughed nervously

We got to the village with no trouble. Sango and I went straight to the sword shop while the guys went to find clues to the jewel shards. Rin and Shippo went to look at the shops and Jakan stayed in a clearing with Kilala and Ah-Aun.

"Okay I need you to tell me if the sword pick is a good one." I said excitedly

"No problem." She said with a smile.

I have been looking around for quiet a long time and I was beginning to loose hope. Sango has shown me a few that she liked but when I held them they just didn't feel right. I was just about to leave when I looked to the back of store and seen a sparkle. I walked to the spot where I seen it and my breath caught. I seen a pair of swords the sheath were a light blue with silver vines wrapping around them. The hilts were the same and at the bottom there was a beautiful blue stone that seemed to sparkle with an inner light. I asked to see them and when they touched my hand I knew they were for me. I unsheathe one and it came out smoothly, the blade had the same vine carvings along its length and it looked very sharp.

"Sango I found it these are the swords I'm going to get." I said excitedly, Sango looked slightly puzzled

"Swords? I thought you were just going to get one."

"I was but I seen these and when I held them they just felt right."

"Okay let me have a look" she took the blades and did a few slashes and thrusts then put them back in there sheaths.

"They are fine swords and I think you should get them."

I smiled big at her and gave her a big hug

"Thank you Sango"

"No problem, now hurry we must be getting back to the boys you knows how they get when we are late"

"Okay I'll hurry"

After I had paid for the swords Sango and I went back to the group Shippo and Rin were already there and by the looks of it Inuyasha wasn't too happy that we took so long.

"About fucking time we have been waiting here forever" he said

"Sorry Inuyasha but I needed to buy a sword and I couldn't find the right one."

"Why do you need a sword?" he asked

"Well I asked Sesshomaru if he could teach me how to use one, but as it turns out I got a pair of swords, nothing else felt right when I held it but these did." I said pulling out the swords to show everyone. Rin was the first to speak.

"Wow kagome they are beautiful."

"Keh! Whatever we need to go, there is a rumor of a strong demon a few towns over" with that said he turned and started to walk away. We walked for a wile in silence then Miroku came to me and asked

"What made you decide to take up swordsmanship?"

"Oh I don't know, it was the first thing that came to mind, I was trying to find a way to get Sesshomaru to open up more and thought if I spend more time with him he would at least open up to me and that a start." I smiled at the thought of spending time with Sesshomaru.

"Well good luck with that lady Kagome, Sesshomaru is going to be a tough teacher"

"Thanks" I smiled as he walked back to Sango, I knew what was going to happen and I didn't have to wait long.

SMACK!

THUMP!

"PERVERT!!!"

"Damn monk get up we don't have time for this shit!" Inuyasha yelled

"Sango why must you be so cruel" he said as he pulled himself from the floor and continued to walk, rubbing his swollen cheek but smiling despite the pain.

The day was almost over and we were all tired from a long days walk. Sesshomaru went ahead to scout the area for a suitable camp sight. When he came back he told us where it was and we got there with no problems and set up camp in little time. After we had all eaten and we were just settling down when Sesshomaru came to me and said

"I have found a clearing just beyond those trees. You will meet me there at down, don't be late I will be waiting."

"Okay Sesshomaru I will be there thank you and good night" I said and went straight to sleep.

Good night kagome sleep well for you will need all the energy you can get.

AN: there it is hope you enjoyed it and review please