Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand here's chapter 10! Wooot! DOUBLE DIDGETS! So happy! :D I never really thought this fanfiction was going to fly but here I am, writing the tenth one. I'm so proud of myself (TwT) thank you to all of my reviewers'; you have no idea how happy or how big of a smile crosses my face when I see a favorite or review. It makes my heart swell with joy and I do my happy dance XD
As of late I'm currently obsessing -all over again…-Ouran HSHC. I'm on V. 16 and I'm like, "HOLY SH#T! HIKARU AND TAMAKI ARE DOING WHAT?" XD Okay, I better rephrase that, it sounds extremely…dirty, entrancing and sexy… XDDD Darn naughty thoughts! Stop! –flushes- Whoa…
. -fans self- before I go on a whole rant –though from the looks of it, I already have- You should just probably go onto the story… Enjoy…
Last time…
Ever so slowly, team seven made it to the tower after some problems with other nin' and Kabuto. When they got inside, they all collapsed to the ground from exhaustion, minus Kagome who sent them a worried look and Ginkaze who padded up to the wall. Whining he caught their attention and they slowly got back up. They read the wall and opened their scrolls, backed up and waited for the summoning to come out. "Hey guys! How are you doing?"
A pause.
"Who the heck are you?"
Now
The mysterious male blinked before giving a wry grin, "The name's-"But before he got two words in edge wise, Kagome knocked him down, clinging to him. Sasuke growled lowly, not liking the close position with his girl and the male. He took the time to take in his appearance.
He had sleek black hair with two tuffs on his head like Kagome. His eyes shined, his purple eyes preening in contentment and happiness. He was wearing purple robes and had a staff, which was currently on the floor do to Kagome knocking them down.
His lightly grey and black striped tail practically whipped his own butt in its fast movement like a dog. "Kagome-sama, it's been ages, has it not?" Said girl giggled and snuggled closer to the male, face radiating in serenity. But all that changed when her team noticed she went stiff and all the color drained from her face.
"K-Kagome; what's wrong?" Sakura asked hesitantly. Sasuke noticed a sudden movement with the male and practically glowered at him- his gaze turning down to a hateful one. Naruto saw his expression and practically shivered. 'Damn, he's scary.'
In a flash, Sasuke was hold a now flushed Kagome and glaring spitefully at a now amused male. "Get your hands off of her." The male chuckled, his gaze turning to Sakura. His eyes mischievously twinkled and, dare they say it, like a pervert.
"Would you mind me asking, young beautiful Miss, by bearing my children?" Sakura's cheek flamed- her eyes sparking in embarrassment and anger. Kagome growled lowly and both females dash at him. "Take this!" They both slapped his cheeks and he fell in slow-mo, backwards, with nosebleeds coming out of both nostrils.
"Miroku, please tell me you have something important to say and that you didn't come here just to embarrass me and my friends?" Kagome asked quickly with a sweat drop. Miroku feigned hurt; putting his hand to his heart and faking tears. For added effect, his tail curled around him, creating a 'kicked puppy' façade. They all sweat dropped and before he could say one word, Kagome held up a hand to his face. "And please, save me the act for a later time. Or would you prefer me to revel to my dear sister that you indeed love her?"
Miroku flushed at that and pouted, "Fine. You should already know what I'm doing here, Kagome. I'm here what the meaning of the plaque is." After a long explanation and some how getting tricked into buying food for the children, Miroku passed a glance at Sasuke and bent down to Kagome's ear.
"I think he's perfect for you; the protective warrior inside of a child." His wry grin turned into a small frown. "Be careful, I saw his future and its' not pleasant." Turning his eyes from the now glaring Uchiha, his eyes caught something black on her neck.
"Is that…?" At her nod, his eyes widened and a small gasp escaped his mouth. "Should I warn the Kazekage, Kagome-sama? Are you in any pain? Do you need to sit down?" He shot off his questions so quick; she had trouble figuring out what was what.
Fidgeting at everyone's concerned looks, Kagome replied. "Uh, I'm not sure. No, I'm fine and no again." He gave her a confused look but at her gaze, he knew she would tell him later. Nodding, he rubbed her head gently, telling him he had to go.
Sakura held out her hand for him to stop, "You are related to Kagome-chan, yes? What kind of demon are you?" He blinked twice before having a wry smirk. "Very astitute of you, young miss. I am a Tanuki demon. Technically, none of Kagome's relatives are really her family but after the blood pack we went through and shedding of our own blood to protect each other; no one would be able to tell the difference." He winked at her, making her blush vibrantly but nodded.
"I'll be seeing you, Kagome-sama, minna-chan!" With that, he poofed away, clouds of smoke appearing in its wake. Something dropped gently to the ground from the smoke.
Kagome went and picked up what seemed to be a glass vile with purple liquid in it. On the lid, there was a small note to it attached, saying;
Use this when the pain kicks in.
Nodding, Kagome put the vile in her sleeve and they all headed the, now, opened door where the plaque was.
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"Now that everyone is here, let's get this thing started."
The Jonin and Hokage all looked toward the group of exhausted, dirty and beaten up Genin-going-on Chunnin with admiration and respect in their old wisdom filled eyes. The Hokage raised his hand and started to speak again.
"I understand that most of you are tired and want to rest, most of you may not be able to battle, but as seeing there are too many teams for the Chunnin Exams, third round, there will have to be a preliminary round right now."
A series of groans, 'What's and 'You gotta be kidding me's came from the young group, minus a couple of people. A hand rose from Sarutobi to make them stop and they did, waiting for him to continue. Suddenly, a male with sickly pale skin and continuously coughing transported himself right net to the Hokage.
"If I may, Hokage-sama, I'd like to direct this." Looking at the male in mild to barely any shock, he nodded and let him continue to the young group.
"The two being chosen to fight each other will be chosen by this monitor." After Anko gave the okay, the monitor doors slid open and showed a black, blank screen.
"If you are not to battling, you may raise your hand now and you may go." Kagome's eyes slid to Kabuto, whom was right next to her, and grabbed his almost raised hand. Seeing his shocked face, she smirked at him darkly and whispered to him.
"What's wrong Kabuto? Did those mean old ninja's get to you?" He glared at her, his glasses shining along with the light. "Poor Kabuto; How about they announce the first to go, I'll heal you." He smirked this time.
"With that mark on your shoulder, it's going to be hard to use medical jutsu. I don't want you to strain yourself." She smiled mysteriously and grinned further as the new Jonin announced the first pair.
"Uchiha Sasuke vs. Akado Yoroi stays down here. Everyone else, please head to the top of the steps." Chuckling, Kagome let go of Kabuto's arm and whispered darkly.
"Good lick, Orochimaru's assistant. I'll be the one to wipe the floor with you." She gave Sasuke a hug and a kiss, wishing him the best and heading up to the stands with Naruto and Sakura.
Kabuto shivered as he felt the eyes of his 'Instructor' on his back, practically seething through him. He sweated before rushing up to the stairs also, knowing it was too late to back out now.
"This battle will prolong until someone is unconscious, dead, or can no longer continue for any reason. When ever you're ready, begin."
Yoroi chuckled at Sasuke, "You know, she's probably only into you for who you are. Maybe if I beat you down, she'll come after me instead." Kagome flushed in anger and humiliation while Sasuke stiffened and growled extremely loud.
"You're going to die." With that, Sasuke rushed into Yoroi and head butted him in the stomach, causing him to fall to the ground. Not wasting any time, he twirled around and kicked him in the side, causing him to roll away.
Sharigan blazed in a whirl of two tomoe's, glaring hatefully at the scumbag that was going to lose his life. But before he could knock him down again, Yoroi's hand glowed green and he sucker-punched Sasuke in the gut.
"Sasuke," Multiple people gasped. Kagome had an eerie glow surrounding her, red in the back round. Sakura shuffled away from her, scared. Naruto stared, trying to get closer but Kakashi held him back, making him struggle.
Kagome was shaking and gripped her head, growling incomprehensible words before she returned to her normal self. Shaking but quickly, she took the vile out of her sleeve and downed it. Naruto tore himself out of Kakashi's grip and ran to his 'sister'.
"Kagome, are you okay? What was that? Was that Kusaro?" She gripped his jacket before he could ask anymore questions.
"Naruto, please get me Kakashi-sensei. I need him to tell something to somebody important for me." Nodding, he went back to Kakashi and their leader went to her.
"What is it, Kagome?" She shivered, gripping her arms. "I need you to go and tell my father something. He's sure to have felt that, anybody demonic would. My whole family probably has, but they know they're not allowed here. Tell them that the mark is affecting my demonic system; that it's no ordinary mark." He nodded and poofed away, leaving Kagome sighing with relief. She turned to the battle.
Sasuke kept glancing back at her but stayed kicking for the most part. Yoroi kept going this way and that, trying constantly to get a hit.
Sakura sat down next to her. "At that rate, he might not win." Kagome knew that too. And she could always use that jutsu but he might hate her for it. Males with their prides and everything, they want to do their things by themselves.
'But I don't think we'll have a choice; He's getting beaten up out their. His anger is getting the best of him…' Kagome bit her fingers in silent contemplation. 'I really shouldn't; especially with this mark, but I know he wants to win.' She nodded to herself, finally choosing.
'For him,' Moving her hands to fast for anyone to follow, minus Sakura who was staring at her, she whispered out, "Seichuu Jutsu; Shirai Karada gikou (*). " A dark, yet unseen to human eyes, cloud shot toward Sasuke's body. It clouded over him and he stiffened but moved out of the attack that was headed towards him in time.
'What the hell is going on? This isn't me moving!' He delivered a sucker-punch to Yoroi's gut and kneed him in the face when he doubled over. When his face was in the air, he jumped high enough and spun, rapidly kicking him in the face before he flew to the other side.
The director checked Yoroi's pulse before standing, "This opponent is no longer able battle due to being unconscious. The winner of this battle is Uchiha Sasuke." People cheered as the dark cloud came back to Kagome.
Sasuke's eyes slid over to Kagome, who was now talking to their sensei. She was sweating when Kakashi handed her a deep blue vile with red liquid dancing through out it. She paled when he gently closed her hands over it.
Running up to where they were, Kakashi slid his eyes over to him and stood. "Remember Kagome, all of it." He nodded to her and Sasuke before going to Naruto and Sakura to see the next battle.
"What's that?" Sasuke asked; motioning towards the vile that was being grasped tightly in her hands.
She smiled to him, "Great battle Sasuke. I knew you'd win." He glared slightly at her. "That's not what I asked, Kagome. What's in the vile?" She flinched a bit and subconsciously grasped her mark. "Does it hurt?" He crouched to her and rubbed the junction between her neck and shoulder.
"Yeah; Thanks for that." She leaned her head to the side, purring slightly; eyes closed.
"The next battle is Aburame Shino vs. Zaku Abumi!" Kagome opened her eyes a bit to see Sasuke looking at the vile before turning pale.
"Is…Is this blood?" Wincing, she nodded. "I have to drink it if something bad happens with the curse mark. It's supposed to keep my demonic side in balance." He stared at her. "Has anything bad happened yet?" She winced once more before turning slightly away.
"W-well when you were fighting…" His eyes widened. "What happened to you, Kagome?" She made no eye contact with him, "Nothing too serious, just a slight side-effect."
"Slight? How slight was it?" He made her look at him by gently grabbing her chin. "U-uh, Kusaro, she, well…"
"Please Kagome, you can tell me anything." She looked at him, searching in his eyes. "It was nothing; she only smelt your minimal spilt blood and almost went haywire, but she's calm now- especially since you're so close to us." He smirked and ruffled her hair.
"If that was all, then why didn't you tell me in the first place? You're such an idiot." He chuckled as she growled at him but hugged her close making her squeal in surprise. "You know I can trust you with anything. I'm not going to yell and be an idiot."
"Well, there's something else…" Giving her a questioning look, she continued slowly. "Well, Sakura and I noticed that you were losing… And I know how much you wanted to win. But your anger was getting the best of you because of his retarded comment…"
"Spit it out Kagome." He said, scowling at the reminder of the idiot. "Well, I kinda gave you a boost of sorts." Sasuke narrowed his eyes. "The boost that had made me not in of control my body?" Flinching at his icy stare and words, she timidly nodded.
He growled. "Kagome; why the hell did you do that? You and I could both be disqualified if-"She tackled him, wrapping his arms around his waist, surprising him. "Please, Sasuke; please understand that I did it for you. I want you to become one of the greatest Shinobi to ever live."
Blushing slightly at her statement, he wrapped his arms around her shoulders and squeezed them tightly. "Sorry. I just- I was-"
"Next match is; Taishou Kagome vs. Yakushi Kabuto! " Sasuke held on to Kagome's shoulders even tighter; not wanting her to battle with the curse mark. He slipped the vile up her sleeve and kissed her head for luck.
"Knock him dead, Kagome-onee!" Naruto shouted, making her laugh. After getting cheered on by her friends, she blushed and jumped down, landing in a crouch. Kabuto, on the other hand, just walked down from where he was standing, not bothering to make a scene.
"This battle will commence when I give the okay," The director started. "Let me know whenever you are ready." Kagome smirked, cracking her head and other limbs to loosen up. "Oh, I'm so going to enjoy this."
Kabuto gulped a bit at the demonic look in Kagome's eye.
"I'm ready," Kagome said. Kabuto gulped, swallowing his fear. Nodding to the director, he gave his own okay. "Begin!" The two ninja's jumped away from each other, giving their own space. Kagome smirked, taking her sword off her necklace* and getting in a stance. Kabuto whipped out a kunai and got in his own stance, waiting for an attack. There was a thick silence, nothing being heard or said, not wanting to break the mood.
"GO KAGOME-CHAN! KICK HIS ASS!"
Until Naruto disrupted it, that is.
Kagome sweat dropped, but chuckled at her brothers antics. Kabuto, taking this a sign of her being lax, ran forward to knock her over on the ground. Kagome sobered up her small laughter and dodged his attack by moving to the right.
As Kabuto tried to strike again, Kagome kept moving and dodging, weaving in and out of his attacks, making him angry. Tired of the charade, Kagome cut his shoulder. Kabuto slide back, gripping his injury. He scowled at her; He no longer cared what Orochimaru would do to him later for inflicting injuries on his precious girl. He wanted to win and beat the over confident girl.
Kagome thrusted her sword forward, catching him on his side and got into a defensive stance, seeing he was about to do something utterly stupid.
Using his hand signs, he created three illusions and ran towards her. One went ahead and tried to land a blow on her, failing as she side-stepped the attack. The other two, the real one and the other illusion also ran towards her, making her jump up and land on the real Kabuto's shoulders.
"Really, I thought you would be better. I guess I over estimated you. Too bad- guess I'll have to cut this short." Using the brunt of the sword, she collided it with the top of his skull and jumped off his shoulders, making him fall backwards.
Hayate came forward and checked up on Kabuto. Seeing that he was knocked out for a while, he stood taller. "Kabuto is unable to battle. Kagome Taishou wins the battle!" Cheers erupted from the stands and she smiled, walking back up to where the others were. After getting tackled from Naruto, getting told that she did an excellent job by Kakashi, two thumbs up from Sakura and a smile from Sasuke, Kagome waited for the next battle.
*I got a lot of messages from the last chapter concerning Kagome's blade; No, it's not Tetsusaiga. I probably should have specified earlier, but her sword is of her own- it just has no specific name to it. Remember, in chapter four, the necklace had two swords; I did not give them names because they were just regular swords. Sorry for the confusion.
Next chapter is Sakura vs. Ino; Love is War Between Two Girls and the Continuation of the Exams!
See ya then!