On My Orders
Summary: So he could snap his fingers and get what he wants, right? Well...pretty much, and it was no different with his beloved Kagome...though, she didn't do it because he snapped his fingers and expected it to be done, it was to humor him, because when they were alone...it was nothing like that. He respected her beauty, and her talent, but he refused to let anyone else see that talent. That is...until he over hears a direct challenge to his girl, and watches as she struggles between his orders and her pride...
Anime/Manga: InuYasha/Prince of Tennis
Pairing: Kagome/Keigo
Genre: Romance/Humor
Rated: M for Mature Content
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Kagome sat watching the tennis team; it was intense, the practice in general, more so than anything she'd ever seen.
"Was there something you needed?"
Kagome looked to her left, a man with a tennis cap on was looking at her sternly, she felt like it was a dark haired, non-glasses wearing, straight cut hair style, version of her twin…personality wise... "Yes, actually, is Rikkai Dai's tennis team strictly male based?" Her question stopped the regulars who turned to see her for the first time after hearing her speak for the first time since she arrived and sat down in a chair inside the training room to watch their practice.
"Not strictly speaking, while only guys participate in the Rikkai Dai tennis club, it is not specifically male based. We would accept female tennis players if they were to actually play tennis and practice like the rest of the members. The females of Rikkai Dai however, much rather watch our matches than participate, so none have applied for a spot in the tennis club as of yet."
"...I see, and would there be any problems with a female becoming a regular of Rikkai Dai's tennis team?"
The guy frowned, "That's up to the team captain, I have no say."
Kagome smiled, "May I speak with the team captain?"
"He's in the hospital."
"...I see...would you accompany me to the hospital he's staying at?"
He stared at her for a few moments before nodding, "Fine,"
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Kunimitsu walked inside his house around seven o'clock as he shrugged his satchel off his shoulder and walked into the living room after leaving his shoes at the door. "Okaa-san... where is Kagome?"
Ayana turned and smiled, "She's going to be home late, don't worry. Since your home, we can eat, its ready and on the stove."
His father looked from over the newspaper at the mention of food before placing the paper down and making his way to the kitchen.
"Otou-san, is it really okay for her to be out this late, the men larking the streets at this time are out looking for girls like her."
"Kunimitsu! Stop trying to get your father to bring her home, I know exactly where she is, you silly boy!"
Kunimitsu looked at his father and gave a small shrug, "Out with Atobe is better I guess, in nine months, when you're holding a grandchild in your arms, you'll know why."
Ayana just wanted to kick her son at the look on her husband's face, "Kuniharu, you sit down and leave her alone! She isn't with Atobe-San...and even if she were, he is a respectable boy, one which I would trust my daughter's life with!" She turned her eyes to her son next, after her husband sat down, "You had best keep your thoughts to yourself, or I'll sew that mouth of yours up!"
"...how is she getting home?"
"Oh, I hadn't thought of that, actually." Ayana smiled, going to the living room, she picked up the phone and to make a quick call.
Kunimitsu and Kuniharu both glanced between one another before looking away, neither were really capable of arguing with Ayana, especially when it came to Kagome. Both had learned long ago to keep their thoughts to themselves, but Kunimitsu liked to start fires when it came to his twin, especially since it always put his father on edge.
His father sighed, "Your mother is right, she'll be fine, and Atobe-san is a respectable boy."
Kunimitsu looked at his father and shrugged, always one for the last word, he looked away towards the stairs, "You give a teenage boy with hormones too much credit...I bet she'd have a girl," he said before leaving to his room.
It was silent for a few moments before Kuniharu made a small noise in his throat to keep from yelling at his son.
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Kagome smiled to the boy in front of her, Yukimura, Seiichi, who she'd been talking with for the last hour and a half, and enjoy said talk immensely, having learned his name from the guy from earlier, who she learned from Yukimura, was Sanada, Genichiro.
"So why is it, Kagome-San, that you want to join the regulars? Recognition, the attention of one of our players; I hope I'm not being too blunt, but my curiosity escapes me."
Kagome smiled, "Recognition, I guess...I don't have any interest in your boys, I've been in a happy relationship for three years now, I have no intention on letting him go, or cheating, so they are not my focus...recognition on the other hand is exactly my goal. You see, I plan to beat my brother on the tennis courts, and I can only do so seriously, in a competition where he will be forced to give his all. Nationals...it would be a nice plus if I could defeat my long-term boyfriend as well, but not out of hate, but respect, unlike my brother, my boyfriend knows I can beat most middle school and high school regulars, as well as a handful of professionals...my brother believes that unless I play as a guy, I will only win out of pity...that no guy would play a girl seriously...I want to prove him wrong..."
"Can you?"
Kagome smirked, "I can."
"Then submit your application to Sanada by the end of the week, you can start Monday as a member of the tennis club, tryouts for regulars isn't for another month, we have a the Kanto Regional Tournament coming up, and the regulars have already been decided for that...and it's held in two weeks."
Kagome smiled, "I understand, would it be acceptable for me to attend the tournament?"
Yukimura nodded, "More than acceptable, I prefer it. Also, to become a regular, you will have to be tested the same way as everyone else. So, Sanada-San, please take care to guide Kagome through our regulations and practices, I hope to see what she can give Rikkai Dai, as far as tennis goes."
Sanada nodded and bowed.
Kagome did too, smiling, she saw their practice, and knew it was going to be hard, but hey, that's why they call it 'practice'. Her phone buzzed in her pocket and she looked and smiled, "Ah, if you'll excuse me for a moment, Yukimura-San."
Yukimura nodded and he and Sanada watched her walk out of the room to take the call.
"Keigo, do you miss me?"
"You know how Ore-Sama misses you for every second that he is without you,"
"Speak normal, Kei..."
"Of course, and the answer is yes, I miss you. You'll be happy to know that the Hyotei regulars and I are all one big happy family again."
Kagome laughed at the notable sarcasm in his words. "Yes, I saw. So, what's up?"
"Your mom told me to come pick you up and give you a ride home, it's gotten dark and she's worried for your return trip back to the house. Where are you?"
"Tokyo Central Hospital," Kagome smiled.
"Are you okay?!"
"Heh, yeah...I'm great, I was visiting someone. But I'm ready to leave, I'll say my goodbyes and meet you outside?"
"Right, I'm nearby, so I'll be out front in about six or so minutes."
"Right, see you soon then." She closed her phone and knocked before entering the room again, "Sorry about that, my boyfriend is coming to pick me up on my mother's request,"
Yukimura smiled, "Trusting mother,"
Kagome rolled her eyes, "You sound like my brother,"
"Oh," he laughed, "I never asked, but who is your brother, and boyfriend, if we'll be seeing them at Nationals?"
Kagome smiled, "Tezuka, Kunimitsu is my older twin brother, and Atobe, Keigo is my boyfriend of three years." She bowed, "Get well soon, Yukimura-san, and thank you for providing me with the chance to face off against both of them, I will make sure you don't regret this decision!" She left without saying anything else.
Yukimura looked at Sanada and laughed, "She's interesting, isn't she," it wasn't a question, but Sanada grunted in reply, "Though, her brother and boyfriend are rivals, if I recall correctly...I wonder how she deals with such drama."
Sanada watched his captain and his eyes softened at the pure joy in his eyes, he had truly enjoyed the girls visit, it had humored him greatly, and provided him with a genuine laugh which Sanada hadn't heard in a long time. He'd have to return with her again.
"Do take care of her, Sanada; I'm excited for such an interesting turn of events."
"I understand, I will take me leave then, get well, Seiichi,"
Yukimura nodded and watched Sanada leave before letting himself rest, closing his eyes and falling asleep.
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Me: So...we all know where Kagome is going, I already knew where, I know exactly where the next few chapters are going, but you guys will have to wait it out, huh? Lol, you get faster updates though, the faster you review! 150 Reviews total, and I'll post the next chapter. So, 25 reviews!
