A/N: sorry took so long but I got a brain blast and wrote 10pgs enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.

"The Silent Voice"

By Night Youkai Chapter 8

"We're tied in points with the Fujusaki Dojo. You're up next against Kouga in hand to hand combat." Kagome paced back and forth nervous while in you as he stretched to warm up. The dojos were head to head. Event after event one of them was always on top. Inuyasha didn't seem to be phased by this. He attend Sesshomaru's competitions so he was use to the before battle jitters. This was his first time competing, but he felt relax with Kagome there.

'Don't worry these prayer-beads seem to bring me luck, thank you.' He grinned.

"It's a miko tradition. They would give the beads to a special warrior before battle to bind his soul to hers. So that he would always have her guidance and spirit with him in battle." She stopped pacing and hugged him. Inuyasha felt so touched. It rendered all thought useless. He leaned down and gently kissed her lips.

'You'll always be with me. Right here in my heart.'

"Fighters to the ring." Kouga and Inuyasha approached the center of the ring. Kouga was shooting death glares at Inuyasha. He had been looking forward to this moment for along time. Now he was going to pay forever touching Kagome. They bowed to each other them to the referee. "Ready? Go!"

"How dare you kiss my girl, you bastard!" Kouga went charging at Inuyasha in full rage. Inuyasha blocked the punch and the kick that followed. Then countered with a punch to the gut and a kick to the back, which sent Kouga flying out of the ring. One point for Inuyasha. He was clam he felt no threat from Kouga. Though he did feel a little pity for him. The guy's anger was making him sloppy and very easy to beat. "You'll pay for that!" shouted Kouga as round two began. His Punches came in Rapid fire, but Inyasha was a lot faster. Not one of the punches touched him. The wimpy wolf was making a fool of himself and he didn't even know it. Inuyasha smirked as he rush forward then jump high over his head then came down swept Kouga's feet from under him and elbowed him in the stomach. Inuyasha: 2 Kouga: 0

*****

"My brother has improved greatly since he meeting you. It would seem he is more relaxed and able to focus more. I believe you're his greatest strength." Sesshomaru said as he watched Inuyasha's battle. Even though he held no expression in his face there was a hint of pride woven in his monotone voice.

"I hope you're right." Kagome blushed.

"Great strength can also be turned in to the greatest weakness. In a warrior." Came a voice from behind. Sesshomaru pushed Kagome behind him as he faced Naraku. Naraku smirk as he saw the high and mighty Inuhoushi heir's feeble attempt to hide the girl. "I see you're the master at your dojo now. Sorry to hear about your father."

"Why are you here Naraku? Surely you didn't come to frighten us into forfeiting. OR perhaps you wish to concede to your superiors and save yourself the humiliation of defeat." The best warriors never give in to their emotions, but right now he was sorely temped to. The last encounter he had with Naraku was at last years competition where he barely one by a ring out.

"Ku.Ku. You have that much faith in the Hanyou don't you?" Sesshomaru glared at Naraku and Kagome could swear she heard him growl. "We shall see if Inuyasha can live up to the honor of your dojo."

"My brother is a true warrior, who will live up to the strength and honor of the Inuhoushi Dojo. He will defeat you. Come Kagome Inuyasha has won we must meet with him." Sesshomaru left with Kagome at his side. The rivals between the dojos have gone on for centuries with the Inuhoushi as the one to always come out on top. Now it seemed that there was more on the line besides winning the prize the honor of his family was on the line. His Brother was one the line.

'I don't like him. I think he'll try and hurt Inuyasha.' Kagome felt as if a bucket of ice water was dumped on her head. Naraku's soul and aura was dark and cool. She felt like death itself was trying to engulf her.

'I agree. Do not tell Inuyasha or he will lose focus. Just stay close to me or Inuyasha alright?'

'Don't worry I won't!'

*****

'Kagome don't worry you'll be fine.' Inuyasha held her close trying to calm her restless nerves.

'How can I compete with Kikyo? Her moves are flawless.' She never competed in her life. She just knew she was going to fall flat on her face

'They maybe flawless, but they're cold and soulless. You have a bright soul that shines in everything you do.'

"That was Kikyo of the Fujusaki Dojo. Next we have Kagome of the Inuhoushi Dojo."

'That's you. You'd better hurry.'

'What about music? I don't have any. I don't have any music.' Kagome was starting to panic. She was up next she felt like she was entering the lion's den without so much as a pocketknife to defend herself.

'I got you covered go on.' Inuyasha smiled and gave her a quick kiss on the forehead. Kagome tremble a little when she left his arms and made her way to the platform. She felt terrified as she stood on the platform. Soon the music started to flow through her. The music was 'My sacrifice' by Creed. She began to move and her spirit soared with music.

Hello my friend we me again.

It's been a while where should we begin.

It feels like forever.

Within my heart are memories,

Of perfect love that you gave to me

I remember.

'Thanks Inuyasha.'

When you are with me I'm free.

I'm careless I believe.

All above the others we'll fly

This brings tears to my eyes.

My sacrifice

We've seen our share of up and downs

Oh how quickly life can turn around in an instant

It feels so good to reunite

With in yourself and with in your mind

Lets find peace there

"Inuyasha it seem she is much more relaxed now. She's finally showing her true talent." Sesshomaru commented. Inuyasha felt so proud of Kagome. He didn't notice that Kikyo and Naraku were glaring at him.

When you are with me I'm free.

I'm careless I believe.

All above the others we'll fly

This brings tears to my eyes.

My sacrifice

I just want to say hello again.

The music came to a close and Kagome opened her eyes and the roaring cheers filled her ears. She walked off the plat form total in shock at what happened, and then she saw him and smiled.

"Inuyasha!" Kagome ran and jumped into his arms. "I did it! I can't believe I did it!"

'Of course you did. Look Kagome your score.' She turned to see the scoreboard. She placed first and Kikyo place second.

"That means our dojo is leading by two points." Kagome giggled.

'Yeah the fighters get a Twenty minute break before the swordsmanship battles.'

"Inuyasha promise you'll be careful."

'Kagome, don't worry everything will be fine. Why don't we go say hi to everyone before the battle starts?'

'Alright' Kagome felt like something bad was about to happen. She didn't trust the Fujusaki Dojo. That Naraku kept looking at them funny. Kagome tighten her grip on Inuyasha. There was no way they were going to hurt. They would have to go through her first.

*****

"She has a real talent, doesn't she Kikyo." Naraku watched as Kikyo's eyes filled with anger.

"She is a spoiled brat who just got lucky."

"Was it luck or could it be that your luck is slipping. Ku.Ku.Ku"

"I have true skill. I always had been better then her. Even in miko training I was the best. Yet I was tossed out for being too good." Kikyo dug her nails in hard, in her palm as she made a fist, and started to bleed.

"Calm yourself Kikyo. They haven't won yet. In the end both Kagome and her beloved Inuyasha will suffer great pain. Let's see who will brake first." Kikyo calmed slightly at the thought of watching her cousin suffer. Yet she still refused to let go all of her hate.

Inyasha was incredible. Kagome watched in awe as he defeated another opponent. Both he and Naraku were climbing their way to the Simi-Finals. It worried her there was something dark surrounding the Fujusaki dojo. She glanced over to see Naraku give her a slight bow as and evil smirk lit his face. She quickly turned back to Inuyasha and tried to ignore the tremors going down her spine.

"Well it's been a while." Kagome turned around to find Kikyo standing before her.

"What do you want Kikyo?"

"To talk to you, but let's go somewhere quiet." Kikyo had a knife pointed at her stomach. "Shall we go?" Kagome glare at her cousin as she relented. She had no choice; she did as she was told and left the stadium floor.

*****

'Kagome where are you? Inuyasha is looking for you. You're not answering his calls.' Sesshomaru's voice rang through her head.

'I can't call him. Kikyo has me at knifepoint. We're headed for the basement. She wants me to distract Inuyasha from winning. Don't worry about me. I'll handle this.'

"Worried for your love? Don't worry he'll be humiliated be fore you know it."

"Shut up Kikyo you know nothing about Inuyasha!" Kikyo dug the knife in her back a little more to hurry her along.

"We'll see about that cousin."

*****

'Did you reach her? Is she all right? She still hasn't answered me.'

"Inuyasha Kagome is fine. She just had to attend to a family matter. She wants you to stay focused, because this is the final battle and your facing Nuraku." Inuyasha didn't like the look in his brother's eye. Something was wrong and no one was going to tell him.

"Fighters To the ring!"

"Go now you're being called." Inuyasha made his way to the platform. They bowed to each other and then to the referee. "Ready Fight!" Inuyasha withdrew the Testsusaiga and Naraku with drew his own sword. The both charged in for the first strike. They locked swords and were almost face-to- face.

"You've grown strong, Inuyasha. Ashamed your father never let you compete before." They broke a part. And moved into a defensive stance. "Maybe he didn't have much faith in a Hanyou." Naraku attacked but was blocked. "Maybe your girlfriend doesn't want to be with a worthless hanyou." Inyasha did a jump strike that landed a hit. Naraku was pushed off balance and out of the ring.

*****

"So cousin what do you want? Do you think bring me here will stop Inuyasha from winning?" Kikyo just smiled and placed her knife to the side.

"I don't Care if he wins or not. I want you to pay for everything you've done to me. From getting me kicked out of training to stealing my medal!" Kikyo ran straight for Kagome with her fist flying. Kagome was faster as she blocked and threw Kikyo to the side.

You got yourself thrown out of training. You weren't compassionate with any body. You never did anything unless you were going to be compensated for it." Kikyo picked up a plank of wood and struck Kagome in the shoulder. Kagome bit her lip the pain was unbearable.

"Why Should I listen to you? You're in love with a freak!"

"HE IS NOT!!!"

*****

"Ah Inuyasha can that girl mean so much? What is love, but pity for another." Inuyasha's anger was growing, but he had to stay cool. He had scored three more hits. Where was Kagome? Heeded her to be with him.

'I am with you. You can beat him. I know you can.'

'Kagome where are you? Are you Alright??' Inuyasha blocked Naraku's attack. He used his agility to counterstrike, which landed another hit.

'Don't worry Inuyasha, I'm fine. I'll be there as soon as I can.' Naraku was getting angry he had yet to land a hit. Inuyasha's speed had surpassed his brother's, and he was twice as strong. One more ring out and he would lose.

*****

Kagome had kicked Kikyo in the chest throwing her into the wall. Kikyo then throw the plank of wood at Kagome hitting her hard in the ankle. Her ankle didn't brake but she did see stars. "You Bitch!" Kikyo tried on last charge. Even through she was badly injured she shifted her weight to counter balance the attack. Kagome and Kikyo went flying toward the stairs. Kagome landed on her injured shoulder. While Kikyo hit her head on the railing. Knocking her out cold.

*****

Inuyasha had to get him out of the ring he was wasting to much time with hit points. He could feel that Kagome was in trouble. Naraku charged straight for him. So he jump high then over Naraku kicking him hard in the back. Naraku went flying in to the stands from the power of Inuyasha's strength.

"Winner Inuyasha of the Inuhoushi Dojo!" shouted the Referee. The crowd got up and Cheered, but Inuyasha's eye were scanning for Kagome. Then he spotted her limping in for outside.

'Kagome!'

'Inuyasha.' She smiled at him before falling to the ground. Inuyasha jumped off the platform and ran to her.

'Kagome, what happen?' he scooped her in to his arms

'Nothing just a family disagreement.'

'You need a doctor.'

'No. Just take me home.' He wanted to argue, but she gave him a pleading look.

'Alright, my brave Kagome.' Then he just left with Kagome asleep in his arms.

A/N: thanks for all the great reviews so far.

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Inuyasha: feh! You don't have write block and you know it!

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Inuyasha: why are you looking at me like that?

N Y: * starts to type furiously on computer*

Kagome appears with a dog collar and leash.

Inuyasha: hey Kagome what's that for?

Kagome: Sit!

Inuyasha: Oof! * Went crashing in to the ground. *

Kagome: *puts collar and leash on him. * Come on Inuyasha time to get a flea dip and see the vet.

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