"I don't understand why people are so hostile. We didn't do anything. It is so aggravating." Kagome pause and looked at Inuyasha, then patted his head. "Is this why you are so uptight all the time." She smiled at him. He growled at her.
"Whatever wench, don't make me drop you." To prove his point he loosened his grip on her. She yelped, Inuyasha laughed.
"That isn't funny…fluffy." He grimaced.
"I told you don't call me that. Puppy." Kagome fell silent. "thought so."
Inuyasha ran through the woods for half of the afternoon before they made it back to the village.
When they came to Kaede's hut they found Sango and Miroku sitting by a fire. Sango was currently hitting Miroku upside the head for fondling her yet again.
"Sango, I swear it's this hand.. It is cursed."
"It isn't only your hand. Your whole body is cursed. Hoshi-sama." Miroku sighed.
"Ah Sango, only for you…" Sango smacked him again.
"Miroku-sama. You never learn do you?" Miroku looked up to see Inuyasha putting Kagome down.
"Ah, Kagome-sama. I see you over did it again?"
"Shut up monk. It's none of your business." Inuyasha smacked him.
"I'm getting such a head ache."
"That's enough Inuyasha, Hai Miroku-sama, I did over do it a bit. I need to practice balancing my powers. Will you help me?" Miroku nodded.
"Hai, Kagome-sama it would be my pleasure." Miroku stood and followed Kagome. Inuyasha began to growl. Kagome turned to him.
"Inuyasha, I heard that. If you are so uneasy about this you can come." Inuyasha didn't waste any time. He got up and followed. Sango quickly followed.
IN A MEADOW
Inuyasha and Sango sat by a tree and watched as Kagome and Miroku sat in the middle of the meadow. They sat quietly facing each other meditating.
"Okay Kagome-sama. All people of the spiritual nature have an extra source of power. All you have to do is learn to tap into that power." Kagome gave him a confused look.
"Miroku-sama. don't talk in riddles. If you start calling me grasshopper I'll…" Kagome stopped when she heard Inuyasha chuckle.
Hmph. She's cocky too…I remember her showing me that movie. (they are referring to a movie where the teacher would call their student grasshopper…like Karate Kid)
Kagome looked at Miroku and received a confused look. She sighed. "Long story. Sorry, continue." She put on a pout and waited for him to continue.
"Anyway, it isn't hard to do. Just find your inner peace. Close your eyes and think of a relaxing thought. As you do that imagine you are taping into that power." Kagome closed her eyes and took a deep breath and relaxed.
Peaceful thoughts huh, what thought though, this would be a whole lot easier if I couldn't feel Inuyasha's stare…Inuyasha… Miroku, Sango, and Inuyasha all saw her relax immensely. So relaxed she almost fell over.
Inuyasha watching over me, protecting me. Riding on his back, running through the forest. Him rubbing my ears. as Kagome began to imagine him rubbing her ears she subconsciously began to purr, it was too low for human ears but Inuyasha heard it plain and clear. Why the hell is she purring?
Okay, I have my thought. Now, imagine the power in me…I can feel it. More strength, because of Inuyasha. A smile crawled over Kagome's face.
"Inuyasha…" She breathed. Everyone heard this. Then Miroku cleared his throat to get everyone's attention, including Kagome.
"Okay. Kagome-sama, did you find it?" She nodded.
"Hai. Now what?"
"Now make a barrier and we will see how much you tapped into." Kagome nodded and stood. She walked over to a shaded tree and sat down again. Sango walked over to Miroku.
"Did she have to go so far from us?"
"That was her choice I didn't say anything." they continued to watch Kagome. She sat with arms folded in her sleeves (note: after the acid ruined her outfit like Sango's Inuyasha found a new outfit for her. It's like his but again more form fitting, and hers is blue. I just needed to explain that) with a relaxed expression on her face. A purple glow started to form around her. Then she quickly opened her eyes.
"Okay, I want you to attack me. I need to see how strong this is." she yelled back at them. They looked at each other uneasily. Then Miroku and Sango looked at Inuyasha. And he looked uneased.
"What the hell you looking at me like that for? What do you expect me to do?"
"Well she wants us to attack her. And…"
"And what, you need my permission?" Miroku and Sango looked at each other.
"Yes" Both of them said in unison.
Inuyasha looked uneasy. Then he had a smug look on his face again.
"You do nothing, I will do it. I can control how much power goes at her." Miroku nodded to him and urged Sango to go sit under a tree with him to watch. Inuyasha pulled out Tetsusaiga. here goes. He walked a little closer to Kagome and lifted Tetsusaiga above his head. Then he dropped it to the ground, but with less umph than usual so not to hurt her.
He watched as the light disipitated. Kagome still sat under the purple glow unfazed. She looked up at Inuyasha and raised one eyebrow.
"Is that it?" She stood up and the glow faded. "Nothing. I don't even feel a bit tired."
"I wasn't giving you my all you know." Inuyasha re-sheathed Tetsusaiga.
"Oh really? Are you sure that isn't a lie so you still look all tuff?" she gave him a challenging look. He played along.
"Oh yeah, and you say I always pick the fights." He smirked at her.
"I'm not fighting. Just saying." Kagome walked past him towards the rest of the group. He turned and followed on her heels. "Great job Kagome-chan. That was amazing."
"Indeed Kagome-sama. It truly was a job well down. I think you got it." Kagome bowed to Miroku.
"Thank you, you were a great teacher. Now why don't we head back to Kaede and tell her the good news over supper. My treat." at that Kagome ran off into the woods towards a nearby stream.
"Now she has a big head." Inuyasha started to walk in the direction she went.
Sango leaned towards Miroku. "What is his problem."
"Not sure but I think we should step back and let him vent." Sango nodded.
A/N: I am truly and extremely sorry for the delay. I have been busy with school and arranging for a vacation trip. But the next chapter is going to be short so it will follow shortly after this chapter as long as the week goes smoothly.
Next time: An unusual fishing lesson