Kitsune No Miko

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Chapter 10

Kagome and Sango agreed that they will both pick a teacher from the boys that will train them for the next months. The others will just supervise. Sango chose none other than the Jaganshi. Kagome, however, chose Yusuke. Hoping that he'll help her control her purifying energy. She feared that someday it'll be out of her control and kill every one she cared for.

Kurama was really disappointed by her decision but let it slide. At least he was their supervisor. He would settle for that. Being the smartest in the group he was used to figuring out things for himself but feelings - especially if they're the ones that he doesn't feel often - are a different matter…

Yusuke was scared to teach her because of the fear of dying at her hands. Genkai said otherwise,

"Yusuke, you WILL train Kagome because she is a good experience for you."

"In case you forgot to turn on your comprehension chip on, old hag, 'I can't teach!' means I'VE NEVER TAUGHT ANY ONE ANYTHING!!!"

"All right, Yusuke you don't have to teach me any thing." Said Kagome. Yusuke was suspicious, after all, it was her who ordered him to teach her.

"What?" was his brilliant reply.

"Oh Kami, you are a moron…" she murmured. That's when she heard Kurama chuckle. 'Seems fox boy heard me' She wasn't exactly angry, actually she seemed quite amused…

"Okay boy, since you are completely useless to me; I change my decision for a sparring partner and I choose Kurama. You can be our supervisor now, Yusuke." Kagome pushed out of his previous position to make way for Kurama. She even tied him to a tree to prevent his unwanted interference.

"Hey! Hold on…" Yusuke kept shouting his protests but every one ignored him. Kurama faced Kagome and she nodded giving him the signal to attack. He took it and released his trademark rose whip.

"Nice." Commented the vixen as she prepared for his move. Kurama analyzed her stance to try and find a flaw. Seeing one, he attacked; he was aiming for her side but when she brought her arm down he switched targets to aim for her hip. It connected.

"Ow! Damn that hurt…" Kagome was holding her hip and rubbed it.

"Sorry." Kurama was indeed sorry. That hit was harder than he thought. 'I forgot; she's still a female.'

"Did you say some thing, fox?" seethed the vixen.

"Nothing. Let's continue." Odd…

And continue they did and every time he hit her, Kagome's resistance to the pain increases and her attacks strengthen. Kurama decided to change strategies.

He put his whip away and said to the panting female,

"Your counter attacks and defense increase every time you are hit; you have skill at that point but let's see if you remain talented with your offense."

"You know, I can't decide whether to thank you or to strangle you for that." Was her reply and indeed she can't. Sure she was flattered but, she had to know if he was underestimating her offensive ability. Then she heard him chuckle again.

"And what, may I ask, is so funny?" she put her hands on her hips. She had to admit that this Kurama was a pretty interesting, not to mention, decent companion. Every time she was with this guy, she always felt happy, somewhat. Much like what she felt when she was with Inuyasha…

His answer came as his laughter died down…

"I apologize, but that comment was not because I think you have no capability in attacking."

"How did you-" she was cut off by the sight of a fuming Sango walking away from our favorite Jaganshi (riiight…). Muttering VERY colorful curses under her breathe.

Kagome couldn't help but laugh at her sister's image. Sango's attire was burned and she had her hair singed at the tips. Her face was covered in ashes and her face was red, not because of embarrassment but because of annoyance.

"Oh, shut up, Kagome!" being 'accidentally' burned by Hiei just wasn't enough was it? Nooo, she HAD to be laughed at. Yusuke and Kuwabara were snickering in the corner and Genkai had a laughing smirk on her aged features. Hiei was smirking at her situation as well. Even if he was the damned reason why she looked like an overcooked piece of meat.

Sango stormed into the temple and Kagome followed, apologizing all the way.

"I guess that concludes today's session." Genkai turned to the boys and said,

"All right boys, listen up! Due to the circumstances you're all in, you need to stay here until this crap is over. Do you understand?" Her reply was two nods and,

"WHAT!? I can't do that, I promised Keiko I'd take her shopping on the weekends." whined the spirit detective.

"Yeah, and I told sis that I'd study during my free time." Came Kuwabara's reasoning. Just then the girls came out. (Sango was clean again) Kagome spoke,

"So? If your girlfriend is so into your dates then why not take us? We could ALL use a break every weekend, you know."

"Yeah, and Kuwabara we could help you on your studying, too. If you pass then your sis won't mind, right?" suggested Sango.

The boys were dumb founded. First because of the girls' speed; Second, at their kindness towards them even if they barely met.

But after awhile they nodded. 'Eternally' grateful that these girls were not only kind but smart, too.

"T-thanks," was their reply. The girls nodded and smiled at them.

Every one headed for their respective rooms except for three people: Hiei went to sleep in a tree; Kurama and Kagome went for a midnight stroll…

TBC…

A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers.