Dark: So here's the long awaited chapter for Duelin' Emotions. I'm actually really sorry it's so very short (only about three pages) I promise to make the next chapter much longer if I get a nice amount of reviews.
Ah, yes, there's vocab at the bottom for the foreign words in this chapter.

Disclaimer: Seriously, do I look Japanese to you? I'm Mexican, and even if I was Japanese, do you honestly think I'd be here writing fanfiction? No.

Chapter 3: A New Teacher

Kagome awoke the next day to the joyful chirping of birds outside her window.

Argh! She chucked a pillow at the window in an attempt to shut them up and proceeded to bury her head under another pillow.

Alas, the birds were not quiet for long.

Damn birds, waking me up at ungodly hours of the morning.

The birds were soon accompanied by banging noises coming from her door.

Kagome groaned. "Deana, go away."

"I will do no such thing! Now, if you don't unlock this door, I'll be forced to knock it down. I'm sure Master Youko wouldn't appreciate that in the least."

The threat had been thrown at Kagome multiple times before in the past week, and it never failed to get her out of bed.

Kagome sat up and glared at the door. "Ya, basta!"

"Don't you tell me to stop in my native tongue!"

"Then stop yelling at me in mine." she grumbled under her breath as she got up and stomped to the door in her silver silk nightgown. She swung it open and glared at the short demon standing in front of her. "Do you have any idea what time it is?"

Deana glanced out the window. "Well, the sun is up, meaning you have to be up. Now get dressed, we have things to do and people to meet."

Kagome scowled but did as she was told. Holding back the urge to just slam the door in Deana's face and try to go back to sleep, Kagome headed towards her dresser and pulled out clothes that Deana had deemed appropriate for days they had 'things to do and people to meet'.

The outfit consisted of baggy black pants and an emerald green Chinese-style top with black cloth shoes.

Having finished dressing, she strode out of her room, closing the door behind her, all the while mumbling 'stupid short people and their crazy ideas'.

"I happen to like my crazy ideas." said Deana with a grin on her face as she strolled down the hallway, Kagome behind her. Kagome recognized the hallway as the one leading to the dojo.

"At least someone does." Kagome replied in a somewhat better frame of mind now that her brain was more awake.

She yawned and stretched as Deana rolled her eyes.

"So, are you going to tell me who we're meeting today or will you keep me in suspense?"

"Well, suspense does sound like a lot of fun, but if I made it seem like he's actually important his head'll get so big it might explode." Deana cocked her head in one side, seemingly contemplating something. "You know, if his head explodes…"

"Deana, would Youko appreciate someone's head exploding?"

Deana ignored her. "If his head explodes, he won't bother me anymore." Her eyes widened in mock realization. "I'd be free!"

She stopped, turned around, and grabbed the front of Kagome's shirt, dragging her down to her eye level. "Do you know what that means? I'd have complete and total control over the dojo!" She laughed maniacally and Kagome shifted away from her ever so slightly.

"Now, Deana, let's not be rash--"

"All those sons of bitches will have to listen to me! I would be their superior! Me! A 5 foot tall female demon!" She rubbed her hands together gleefully. "Oh, I can just imagine the looks on their faces." She cackled and continued on her way, effectively scaring some of the younger servants.

Kagome blinked. "…Why do I get the feeling those 'sons of bitches' would be in for a world of hurt if Deana took control?"

"Probably because they would be!" called back Deana, her emotions seemingly back to normal. "Now hurry up, we don't want to be late."

Kagome jogged to catch up with her. "We don't? Why not?"

"You'll see," said Deana as she reached the doors of the dojo. "You'll see." She laughed again.

She stopped in front of the doors and turned to Kagome, suddenly serious.

Damn, talk about mood swings… Kagome thought to herself as Deana frowned oh-so-slightly.

"Kagome, dear, I want you to promise me something."

Kagome gave her a weird look. "Ok?"

"You have not seen this man, you've never met him."

"So?"

"So, you must promise me that you will not do anything he says. Do not look him in the eyes, if at all possible avoid any form of contact with him."

Kagome crossed her arms. "If I'm not even supposed to look at this guy, why the heck are you introducing me to him?"

"Look, just promise me!" snarled Deana.

Kagome held up her hands. "Alright, alright, I won't even look at him. If I could I'd stop breathing around him so I wouldn't be infected by his germs. You have a suit I could borrow so none of his essence will rub off on me?"

"Oh, shut up." growled Deana as she opened the doors.

As soon as she did, a young fox demon with spiky black-tipped white hair and green-rimmed golden eyes burst through the doors.

"DEANA!" He glomped on to her, purring in contentment as he rubbed his cheek against hers.

Kagome had jumped back, shocked that someone dare touch Deana in such a way. He is awful cute though…maybe he's her boyfriend? Realization seemed to strike her. So that's why she didn't want me to look at him, she's jealous

"Deana, you never told me you had--"

Just as Kagome started to speak, Deana slapped the fox and snarled at him.

"What do you think you're doing?!" She stood with her arms crossed and a fierce scowl on her face.

Kagome stared in shock and confusion. The hell???

"Ah, cara," the fox seemed unfazed by the slap and pulled her into his embrace yet again. "You're so adorable! I missed you too!"

Deana struggled frantically, but seeing as how he had picked her up off the ground (he was a good half a foot taller than her) and had pinned her arms to her sides, all she could really do was kick. And seeing as how she wasn't near any dangerous, potentially painful, areas, he let her kick him to her heart's content.

"Damn it, Luciano, let me go! Can't you see I'm with someone?!"

"Hmm?"

The fox, now identified as Luciano, didn't let go of Deana, but he did seem to finally notice Kagome. He smiled charmingly and Kagome couldn't help but smile back.

"Hello there, my name is Luciano. And what would yours be, bella donna?"

Deana shot her a look that clearly said What did I tell you about him?!

Kagome, of course, ignored her. This man, well demon, wouldn't cause her any harm. "Kagome. Kagome Higurashi."

His smile spread, slow and sweet. "È un piacere conoserla, Kagome."

Kagome giggled in a girlish manner. "I have no idea what you just said, but it sounded very nice." She took a step closer, a blissful look on her face.

"Damn," muttered Deana under her breath. She managed to free an arm and muttered an incantation under her breath. "Fuego!"

Instantly, a flame appeared in her hand and she slammed her hand down on Luciano's abdomen.

"Ahh!" he hissed in pain and let her go. "What was that for, amore?"

Kagome blinked in confusion. "What just happened."

"I told you not to make eye contact!"

Luciano hugged her again. "Ah, mi tesoro, you know you're the only one for me."

She pulled out of his arms and glared at him. "Then you mind explaining why you're hypnotizing the first woman that walks up to the door," she cocked a brow. "Amor mio?" she said the endearment with a slight sarcasm.

"Because she is una bella donna." he replied with a charming grin.

Kagome stared at them suspiciously. Did she not just burn his abdomen? Doesn't it hurt at all?

"So is every other muchacha that walks through those doors."

"That is not true. There are many that are not so bella. Take Jana, for example. She's amabile, but far from being bella."

"Just keep it up, Luciano, and I'll start flirting with Master Youko again. You know how chulo I think he is."

Kagome's eye twitched. Ok, I am sick and tired of them throwing in their native tongues so I have a hard time deciphering what exactly their saying.

Luciano scowled. "That man is not worthy of you. He is molto scortese."

Deana rolled her eyes. "He is not. And just wait hasta que discubre lo que estas diciendo de el."

Kagome growled in frustration. "You know, I'm standing right here. And I'd appreciate it if you could speak in a language I actually understand!" She placed her hands on her hips and glared.

"Perdon, Kagome."

"Mi dispiace, Lady Kagome."

Luciano swept her a bow and she giggled again. Then, realizing this is what had happened before, stopped.

"Ok. Now, Deana, was this who you had brought me to see?"

Deana frowned. "As a matter of fact, yes. He is to be your new teacher." She shot a glare at him before returning her gaze to Kagome. "As I am but a mere servant, I don't know much in the styles of fighting. I have taught you all I know, but what I know barely scratches the surface of what you should know. Luciano here," she jabbed a thumb in his direction. "Is a master in many fighting styles, so I have decided that, at this point in time, he would be the best one to teach you."

"Well, gee, thanks for springing it on me all of a sudden. I just have one question." she grinned like a Cheshire cat. "Are you two dating?"

"NO!"

"How'd you know?"

A feral growl escaped Deana's throat as a smooth smile spread over Luciano's face. She looked ready to pummel him and, as funny as it would be to see her short fire apparition friend attack the sensually charming fox that towered over her, she didn't think the castle staff would be too happy to find their fighting master knocked out and bleeding on the floor.

So, being the kind person she was, Kagome ran to Deana with speed that rivaled a demon's and restrained her with some difficulty.

"Deana, DEANA! Calm down!"

Deana hissed at Luciano and continued struggling. "I. Will. NOT! He's telling lies again!"

Kagome sent a pleading look to Luciano.

He sighed dramatically and pouted cutely. "Oh, alright. No, we're not going out." His pout turned into a deep frown. "Though, if she'd just listen, we'd probably be dating by now."

"That's enough." said a feminine voice from behind them.

Dark: Ooh, cliffhanger, who is the mysterious woman? and is Luciano really gonna be Kagome's teacher? who knows!...I hope you guys don't really hate me for that (grins nervously) just remember, if there's no author, there's no updates. Now, click the pretty blue button and review!

Hmm, I'll give you this chappy to pick your final pairings (though I can pretty much see who's gonna end up with who)

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Vocabulary:
Ya, basta!--along the lines of 'alright already' or 'stop it' (Spanish)
cara--dear (Italian)
bella donna--beautiful woman (Italian)
E un piacere conoserla--it's a pleasure to meet you; (feminine) (Italian)
Fuego--flame (Spanish)
amore--love (Italian)
mi tesoro--my treasure (Italian)
amor mio--love of mine (Spanish)
muchacha--young woman (Spanish)
bella--beautiful (Italian)
amabile--lovable/lovely (Italian)
chulo--gorgeous/hot (masculine) (Spanish)
molto scortese--very rude/uncivil (Italian)
hasta que discubre lo que estas diciendo de el--until he discovers what you're saying about him. (Spanish)
Perdon--sorry (Spanish)
mi dispiace--I'm sorry (Italian)