The Student of the Battousai
Chapter 2
It had been a week since Inuyasha's fight with Kouga. He had been in the hospital wing all week. The good news was no one had traced it to him, not yet anyway, but the bad news was he was up and ready for the test tomorrow. Inuyasha got out of bed, and put on his normal robes. He went towards the hall where they usually ate for breakfast; he met up with Miroku along the way.
"How's it going Inuyasha?" he asked.
"It's been fine, haven't seen Kouga in a while, and Kenshin Himura is coming today," Inuyasha said trying to hide his excitement.
"The Kenshin Himura!" Miroku practically yelled.
"Yeah, you didn't know?"
"No."
"I thought Sango was supposed to tell you."
"She didn't say a word about it."
"Anyway he's coming today, and I'm going to fight as hard as I can on that test tomorrow."
"I just hope he picks you."
"What you mean?"
"Don't you remember? Your birthday is two days after the test!" Inuyasha sighed and looked down.
"I forgot about that."
"Hey don't worry about it, I'm sure he'll pick you, you're probably just as fast as he is," Miroku said.
"You're right come on." With that, Inuyasha jogged down the corridor, and turned the corner, but he bumped into a person that made his blood boil.
"Hello there, kid."
"You!" Inuyasha exclaimed.
"Just so you know, our little bout last week was just a preview for our match at the test," Kouga said slyly.
"What I'm paired up with you!" Inuyasha yelled.
"I put in a request in to master Totosai." "Fine, just do be too embarrassed when I kick your ass two times," Inuyasha said calming down, this is just what he needed to show Kenshin his skills. Both he and Kouga were one of the strongest in the temple. When they fought, it was like watching two real swordsmen fight to the death.
"He'll never pick you kid, and you'll be nothing, but a nobody farmer, with dead crops," Kouga laughed and walked away. Inuyasha growled and punched a wall, leaving a small hole.
"What was that about?" asked a little voice. Inuyasha looked down to find the young Shippou. He was nine years old and one of the youngest students in the temple. He sometimes got on Inuyasha's nerves just for the fun of it. Other times Inuyasha would just yell at him for no particular reason. He sometimes used Shippou as way to get out all his anger.
"Mind your own business Shippou," Inuyasha said and walked to the hall.
"What's his deal?"
"Well, the test is tomorrow, and the famous Kenshin Himura is coming today," Miroku started.
"You mean that swordsman that never picks anyone as his pupil?" Shippou asked. Miroku nodded.
"And Inuyasha is trying desperately to become his student. But Kouga also wants to be his student, so their trying to weaken each other as a way to insure that they get picked," Miroku explained.
"You know one of these days those guys are gonna kill each other."
"But Inuyasha's birthday is two days after the test, so this is last chance in becoming a swordsman."
"That must be tough, I'm glad I'm only nine." Miroku chuckled. "What about you Miroku? Your 12 and pretty soon you'll be kicked out as well, what are you gonna do then?" Shippou asked.
"To tell you the truth, if I don't make as a swordsman that's fine with me. What I really want to be is monk, and help people sleep better at night. Not because I'm protecting them from bandits or something like that, but easing their fears, that's what I truly want do with my life."
"You're gonna be the only monk who's a pervert in my opinion," Shippou said and went to breakfast. When the two got to the hall they found Inuyasha sitting in usual spot at his table along with Sango, and another girl named Kagome. She was a year younger than Inuyasha and was a great archer. She was one was of the best. But her rival, Kikyo always seemed to be better than her. She had known Inuyasha since he first came to the temple with his brother, and she helped him when his brother disappeared. Miroku joined them at the table, and started the day with a wondering hand towards Sango's butt, but Sango quickly caught his hand.
"Don't even start," she growled. Inuyasha looked two tables ahead where Kouga was, he just growled at his sight.
"Don't worry it Inuyasha," Kagome said cheerfully. "You'll make it, I'm sure you will."
"That's not the point. I'm just thinking if I don't make it here, I'll just have to be another boring farmer worrying about when the next rain in coming, and when a drought is on it's way," Inuyasha sighed.
"Hey, who said you had be a farmer."
"Huh?"
"If it doesn't interest you then don't do it, be something else." Another thing Kagome was known for was helping Inuyasha with his problems.
"You're right, I will be something else," Inuyasha smirked.
"Alright everyone, silence," Totosai said as he walked in. The hall fell silent as the other masters walked in. Myoga he was a sword teacher along with Totosai, and helped the students basic sword techniques. Kaede was the archer teacher, and a priestess she said that Kagome and Kikyo were one of the best archers the temple had ever seen. The other teachers soon joined the others at the teacher table of the hall.
"It is my pleasure to welcome Kenshin Himura," Myoga said. Then a short man with long red hair, a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek, and purple and white robes walked in. His gentle violet eyes looked around the hall at the many faces of the young students. As he passed Inuyasha's table, his eyes met with Inuyasha's for the first time. They both felt something from each other. Inuyasha felt a sudden shock in his heart, as the master swordsman passed the shock soon went away.
"Hey Inuyasha what's the matter?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha shook his head as Kenshin sat at the master table.
"Nothing, nothing at all," he said, and went back to his rice. As the day rolled on, Kenshin visited all the classes just to watch. He made it to Inuyasha's intermediate sword techniques class. The temple was like a normal school. Each student had classes throughout the day. The real school part didn't end until 5:00. The first day, students went through all the classes the temple had, then the masters would watch their strengths and weakness. Then the masters would change the schedules accordingly. One class was all learning by the book, Inuyasha especially hated that class he said it was boring. As the class went on, Inuyasha had to go up, for pre- arranged three step sparring with Miroku.
"Ready, and begin!" Totosai said. Miroku attacked with three thrusts. Inuyasha parried two as fast as he could, on the third one; he dodged, and stabbed Miroku's ribs.
'He's fast, that he is, but he lacks focus, his mind is not fully on his opponent, that might be his downfall in battle,' Kenshin thought.
"Alright, excellent Inuyasha, and Miroku excellent thrusts," Totosai said, the two bowed, and returned to sidelines. When the class was over Inuyasha and Miroku met outside.
"You think Kenshin was impressed?" Inuyasha asked.
"You worry to much, the test isn't until tomorrow!" Miroku chuckled.
"This is not a laughing matter, Miroku," Inuyasha growled.
"Okay, I'm sorry," Miroku, said still chuckling a little.
"Come, let's go Kagome's archery class and wait for her, we have lunch." The two took seats on the sidelines outside and watched Kagome work. She waved to the two as she got up. She loaded her bow, and carefully aimed. Unknown to her, Kenshin was watching. Then she let it fly. It went soaring towards the target. The arrow landed in the middle, a prefect bull's-eye! Everyone clapped.
"Alright, now Kikyo your up," Kaede said. A girl around Kagome's age walked up. She looked almost exactly like Kagome. But their personalities were galaxies apart. Kikyo had pale skin, and eyes hardly anyone could read, not even Kenshin. She and Kagome had been rivals since their first archery class. She loaded her arrow, but didn't even take time to aim carefully, she just fired, and her arrow landed next to Kagome's.
"Whoa, now that's skill," Miroku said amazingly. Kagome punched his arm. "Not that your no good Kagome," Miroku added quickly. When the class was over Sango met up with them along with Shippou, the group sat at their usual table for lunch. It was ramen day, one of the rarest day of them all. It was Inuyasha's favorite, but for some reason he wasn't digging in like he usually would.
"Inuyasha what's the matter? You love ramen, and it's one of the rarest food they serve," Kagome said.
"It's nothing," Inuyasha said, and ate some.
"He's probably still nerves about being picked as a pupil by Kenshin, he's sweating like a pig," Shippou answered for him. Inuyasha got him in a headlock.
"If I say it's nothing, then it's nothing!" he growled.
"But it's all over you face, and it's so easy to spot," Shippou cried.
"Why can't you mind your own business!" Inuyasha yelled, and bopped him on his head. Since that was like the 10,000'Th time Inuyasha had done that Shippou he was used to it, but it still hurt.
"Inuyasha I know you're nervous, but you have no right taking it out on poor Shippou," Kagome said. Inuyasha let the little runt go, and ate. The next day, Inuyasha got up early, today was the big day! He grabbed his sword, and put on his robes, and headed for the test ring. The test went like this. First, the kids went first, and there were different branches of that, then a demonstration from one of the masters. After that, the older kids went up, and finally the matches. Usually it most of the school day. Inuyasha met the others at the ring.
"So Inuyasha today is the big day," Miroku said.
"This might be your last chance to become a swordsman," Sango added.
"What about you guys, isn't this important to you?" Inuyasha asked. They both shook their heads.
"If I don't make it here, I'll just use the skills I do know, and probably become a castle guard or a bodyguard," Sango answered.
"I'll just become a monk."
'You'll be the only perverted monk I know,' Inuyasha thought. Kagome and Shippou walked in. Then Kenshin, who walked up to the group, and said,
"I wish you luck, that I do," he said cheerfully and walked to master table.
"Did Kenshin Himura just wish us luck?" Miroku said surprisingly.
"I think he did," Sango said.
"Inuyasha, he probably saw you in your sword class, this might be sign that he might pick you," Kagome said.
"I'm I the only nervous one?" Inuyasha asked.
"Obviously," Shippou said. Inuyasha was about to grab Shippou when someone bumped into him.
"Sorry about that kid," a cocky voice said.
"Save it for the ring, Kouga," Miroku said.
"Oh, I will, and I'll make sure you don't get picked," Kouga chuckled and walked off.
"That bastard!" Inuyasha growled. The test started. Shippou was the first one up. His speed, and techniques were good, but his footwork needed some work since he fell twice during a form. His match went well, he had won, but just barely. When the kid part of the test was over the demonstration was up next. It was Kenshin vs. his old teacher Totosai!
"This will be good," Miroku said.
"You got that right," Kagome said.
"Are you ready, Kenshin?" Totosai asked. Kenshin nodded, and got in a back stance. Totosai drew his sword. The two just stood there for a while trying to predict each other's moves before hand. Kenshin drew his sword, and charged with a downward blow. Totosai jumped back, tapped Kenshin's arm signaling a hit. The two stepped back and bowed, then continued. The two circled around the ring keeping up their swords waiting for the right moment. Then they stopped, and charged. Their swords locked together in a strong struggle. Totosai twisted the swords to left, and drew back his sword for a thrust. Kenshin saw this, and leaped over his old master, and tapped his back.
"Not bad, you've gotten smarter when it comes those situations," Totosai said.
"You haven't changed that much either," Kenshin smirked. The two charged again, their swings had gotten faster. They looked like blurs now.
"Man their fast!" Miroku said amazingly.
"I didn't even now master Totosai was still that fast!" Sango said.
"Inuyasha can you keep up with them?" Kagome asked.
"Just a little," Inuyasha replied. The clang of the swords echoed through the ring, and the slapping of their feet on the hard floor hit Inuyasha's ears. Totosai swung horizontally towards Kenshin's ribs, the master swordsman jumped back, and rushed up to his old teacher. They both extended their swords at each other. They both were hit. The last hit would decide the match. The two masters charged again, locking their swords together. Kenshin pushed forward, sliding Totosai back. The two looked at each other, and then they both jumped into air, and slashed. When they landed, no one was sure who won. But when Kenshin went down on his knee, it was clear that Totosai won.
"That was a great match master," Kenshin smiled and bowed. "Thank you for that."
"Ah your welcome, I just never knew I still had it in me," Totosai said.
"Whoa, master Totosai just beat Kenshin!" Miroku said amazingly.
"Well he is one of the main master of the temple," Sango said.
"But it's still pretty shocking," Kagome said. Inuyasha nodded. As the test rolled on, Miroku was up with his staff forms. Inuyasha and the others watched as the young staff fighter dominated his opponent. Next were Kagome and Kikyo. They would shoot their arrows and whoever got the farthest won. Kagome went first.
"I wish you luck," Kikyo said.
"Uh. thanks, I guess," Kagome said. The only reason they were rivals was because Kikyo was always better than her, so Kagome just wanted to surpass her. She let her arrow fly. It shot passed the second to last line, and landed a couple of yards behind the last line. Kikyo was up next. She fired her arrow. It went about the same distance as Kagome's but it landed just a little bit in front of hers. Kagome just sighed.
"Don't worry Kagome you'll beat her next time," Miroku said. Next were Sango, and her hand-to-hand combat. Her forms and self-defense were higher than anyone in class C. Totosai had given her a medal for that. Finally, Inuyasha was up. His forms and blindfolded moves were amazing, but he couldn't fully concentrate, his mind was solely on what was next, Kouga. His match with Kouga was that last part of his test. He needed to fight with everything he had.
"Good luck Inuyasha!" Kagome cheered.
"Face the board," Totosai said. "Bow, face you opponent, bow." This time their bow was shorter.
'They lack respect for each other,' Kenshin thought.
"Stances, and begin!"
AN: All right, will Inuyasha be able to beat Kouga? And if he does will Kenshin take him? What if he doesn't? Will Inuyasha just be another boring farmer the answers to these questions and more in the next chapter. See ya then!
Chapter 2
It had been a week since Inuyasha's fight with Kouga. He had been in the hospital wing all week. The good news was no one had traced it to him, not yet anyway, but the bad news was he was up and ready for the test tomorrow. Inuyasha got out of bed, and put on his normal robes. He went towards the hall where they usually ate for breakfast; he met up with Miroku along the way.
"How's it going Inuyasha?" he asked.
"It's been fine, haven't seen Kouga in a while, and Kenshin Himura is coming today," Inuyasha said trying to hide his excitement.
"The Kenshin Himura!" Miroku practically yelled.
"Yeah, you didn't know?"
"No."
"I thought Sango was supposed to tell you."
"She didn't say a word about it."
"Anyway he's coming today, and I'm going to fight as hard as I can on that test tomorrow."
"I just hope he picks you."
"What you mean?"
"Don't you remember? Your birthday is two days after the test!" Inuyasha sighed and looked down.
"I forgot about that."
"Hey don't worry about it, I'm sure he'll pick you, you're probably just as fast as he is," Miroku said.
"You're right come on." With that, Inuyasha jogged down the corridor, and turned the corner, but he bumped into a person that made his blood boil.
"Hello there, kid."
"You!" Inuyasha exclaimed.
"Just so you know, our little bout last week was just a preview for our match at the test," Kouga said slyly.
"What I'm paired up with you!" Inuyasha yelled.
"I put in a request in to master Totosai." "Fine, just do be too embarrassed when I kick your ass two times," Inuyasha said calming down, this is just what he needed to show Kenshin his skills. Both he and Kouga were one of the strongest in the temple. When they fought, it was like watching two real swordsmen fight to the death.
"He'll never pick you kid, and you'll be nothing, but a nobody farmer, with dead crops," Kouga laughed and walked away. Inuyasha growled and punched a wall, leaving a small hole.
"What was that about?" asked a little voice. Inuyasha looked down to find the young Shippou. He was nine years old and one of the youngest students in the temple. He sometimes got on Inuyasha's nerves just for the fun of it. Other times Inuyasha would just yell at him for no particular reason. He sometimes used Shippou as way to get out all his anger.
"Mind your own business Shippou," Inuyasha said and walked to the hall.
"What's his deal?"
"Well, the test is tomorrow, and the famous Kenshin Himura is coming today," Miroku started.
"You mean that swordsman that never picks anyone as his pupil?" Shippou asked. Miroku nodded.
"And Inuyasha is trying desperately to become his student. But Kouga also wants to be his student, so their trying to weaken each other as a way to insure that they get picked," Miroku explained.
"You know one of these days those guys are gonna kill each other."
"But Inuyasha's birthday is two days after the test, so this is last chance in becoming a swordsman."
"That must be tough, I'm glad I'm only nine." Miroku chuckled. "What about you Miroku? Your 12 and pretty soon you'll be kicked out as well, what are you gonna do then?" Shippou asked.
"To tell you the truth, if I don't make as a swordsman that's fine with me. What I really want to be is monk, and help people sleep better at night. Not because I'm protecting them from bandits or something like that, but easing their fears, that's what I truly want do with my life."
"You're gonna be the only monk who's a pervert in my opinion," Shippou said and went to breakfast. When the two got to the hall they found Inuyasha sitting in usual spot at his table along with Sango, and another girl named Kagome. She was a year younger than Inuyasha and was a great archer. She was one was of the best. But her rival, Kikyo always seemed to be better than her. She had known Inuyasha since he first came to the temple with his brother, and she helped him when his brother disappeared. Miroku joined them at the table, and started the day with a wondering hand towards Sango's butt, but Sango quickly caught his hand.
"Don't even start," she growled. Inuyasha looked two tables ahead where Kouga was, he just growled at his sight.
"Don't worry it Inuyasha," Kagome said cheerfully. "You'll make it, I'm sure you will."
"That's not the point. I'm just thinking if I don't make it here, I'll just have to be another boring farmer worrying about when the next rain in coming, and when a drought is on it's way," Inuyasha sighed.
"Hey, who said you had be a farmer."
"Huh?"
"If it doesn't interest you then don't do it, be something else." Another thing Kagome was known for was helping Inuyasha with his problems.
"You're right, I will be something else," Inuyasha smirked.
"Alright everyone, silence," Totosai said as he walked in. The hall fell silent as the other masters walked in. Myoga he was a sword teacher along with Totosai, and helped the students basic sword techniques. Kaede was the archer teacher, and a priestess she said that Kagome and Kikyo were one of the best archers the temple had ever seen. The other teachers soon joined the others at the teacher table of the hall.
"It is my pleasure to welcome Kenshin Himura," Myoga said. Then a short man with long red hair, a cross-shaped scar on his left cheek, and purple and white robes walked in. His gentle violet eyes looked around the hall at the many faces of the young students. As he passed Inuyasha's table, his eyes met with Inuyasha's for the first time. They both felt something from each other. Inuyasha felt a sudden shock in his heart, as the master swordsman passed the shock soon went away.
"Hey Inuyasha what's the matter?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha shook his head as Kenshin sat at the master table.
"Nothing, nothing at all," he said, and went back to his rice. As the day rolled on, Kenshin visited all the classes just to watch. He made it to Inuyasha's intermediate sword techniques class. The temple was like a normal school. Each student had classes throughout the day. The real school part didn't end until 5:00. The first day, students went through all the classes the temple had, then the masters would watch their strengths and weakness. Then the masters would change the schedules accordingly. One class was all learning by the book, Inuyasha especially hated that class he said it was boring. As the class went on, Inuyasha had to go up, for pre- arranged three step sparring with Miroku.
"Ready, and begin!" Totosai said. Miroku attacked with three thrusts. Inuyasha parried two as fast as he could, on the third one; he dodged, and stabbed Miroku's ribs.
'He's fast, that he is, but he lacks focus, his mind is not fully on his opponent, that might be his downfall in battle,' Kenshin thought.
"Alright, excellent Inuyasha, and Miroku excellent thrusts," Totosai said, the two bowed, and returned to sidelines. When the class was over Inuyasha and Miroku met outside.
"You think Kenshin was impressed?" Inuyasha asked.
"You worry to much, the test isn't until tomorrow!" Miroku chuckled.
"This is not a laughing matter, Miroku," Inuyasha growled.
"Okay, I'm sorry," Miroku, said still chuckling a little.
"Come, let's go Kagome's archery class and wait for her, we have lunch." The two took seats on the sidelines outside and watched Kagome work. She waved to the two as she got up. She loaded her bow, and carefully aimed. Unknown to her, Kenshin was watching. Then she let it fly. It went soaring towards the target. The arrow landed in the middle, a prefect bull's-eye! Everyone clapped.
"Alright, now Kikyo your up," Kaede said. A girl around Kagome's age walked up. She looked almost exactly like Kagome. But their personalities were galaxies apart. Kikyo had pale skin, and eyes hardly anyone could read, not even Kenshin. She and Kagome had been rivals since their first archery class. She loaded her arrow, but didn't even take time to aim carefully, she just fired, and her arrow landed next to Kagome's.
"Whoa, now that's skill," Miroku said amazingly. Kagome punched his arm. "Not that your no good Kagome," Miroku added quickly. When the class was over Sango met up with them along with Shippou, the group sat at their usual table for lunch. It was ramen day, one of the rarest day of them all. It was Inuyasha's favorite, but for some reason he wasn't digging in like he usually would.
"Inuyasha what's the matter? You love ramen, and it's one of the rarest food they serve," Kagome said.
"It's nothing," Inuyasha said, and ate some.
"He's probably still nerves about being picked as a pupil by Kenshin, he's sweating like a pig," Shippou answered for him. Inuyasha got him in a headlock.
"If I say it's nothing, then it's nothing!" he growled.
"But it's all over you face, and it's so easy to spot," Shippou cried.
"Why can't you mind your own business!" Inuyasha yelled, and bopped him on his head. Since that was like the 10,000'Th time Inuyasha had done that Shippou he was used to it, but it still hurt.
"Inuyasha I know you're nervous, but you have no right taking it out on poor Shippou," Kagome said. Inuyasha let the little runt go, and ate. The next day, Inuyasha got up early, today was the big day! He grabbed his sword, and put on his robes, and headed for the test ring. The test went like this. First, the kids went first, and there were different branches of that, then a demonstration from one of the masters. After that, the older kids went up, and finally the matches. Usually it most of the school day. Inuyasha met the others at the ring.
"So Inuyasha today is the big day," Miroku said.
"This might be your last chance to become a swordsman," Sango added.
"What about you guys, isn't this important to you?" Inuyasha asked. They both shook their heads.
"If I don't make it here, I'll just use the skills I do know, and probably become a castle guard or a bodyguard," Sango answered.
"I'll just become a monk."
'You'll be the only perverted monk I know,' Inuyasha thought. Kagome and Shippou walked in. Then Kenshin, who walked up to the group, and said,
"I wish you luck, that I do," he said cheerfully and walked to master table.
"Did Kenshin Himura just wish us luck?" Miroku said surprisingly.
"I think he did," Sango said.
"Inuyasha, he probably saw you in your sword class, this might be sign that he might pick you," Kagome said.
"I'm I the only nervous one?" Inuyasha asked.
"Obviously," Shippou said. Inuyasha was about to grab Shippou when someone bumped into him.
"Sorry about that kid," a cocky voice said.
"Save it for the ring, Kouga," Miroku said.
"Oh, I will, and I'll make sure you don't get picked," Kouga chuckled and walked off.
"That bastard!" Inuyasha growled. The test started. Shippou was the first one up. His speed, and techniques were good, but his footwork needed some work since he fell twice during a form. His match went well, he had won, but just barely. When the kid part of the test was over the demonstration was up next. It was Kenshin vs. his old teacher Totosai!
"This will be good," Miroku said.
"You got that right," Kagome said.
"Are you ready, Kenshin?" Totosai asked. Kenshin nodded, and got in a back stance. Totosai drew his sword. The two just stood there for a while trying to predict each other's moves before hand. Kenshin drew his sword, and charged with a downward blow. Totosai jumped back, tapped Kenshin's arm signaling a hit. The two stepped back and bowed, then continued. The two circled around the ring keeping up their swords waiting for the right moment. Then they stopped, and charged. Their swords locked together in a strong struggle. Totosai twisted the swords to left, and drew back his sword for a thrust. Kenshin saw this, and leaped over his old master, and tapped his back.
"Not bad, you've gotten smarter when it comes those situations," Totosai said.
"You haven't changed that much either," Kenshin smirked. The two charged again, their swings had gotten faster. They looked like blurs now.
"Man their fast!" Miroku said amazingly.
"I didn't even now master Totosai was still that fast!" Sango said.
"Inuyasha can you keep up with them?" Kagome asked.
"Just a little," Inuyasha replied. The clang of the swords echoed through the ring, and the slapping of their feet on the hard floor hit Inuyasha's ears. Totosai swung horizontally towards Kenshin's ribs, the master swordsman jumped back, and rushed up to his old teacher. They both extended their swords at each other. They both were hit. The last hit would decide the match. The two masters charged again, locking their swords together. Kenshin pushed forward, sliding Totosai back. The two looked at each other, and then they both jumped into air, and slashed. When they landed, no one was sure who won. But when Kenshin went down on his knee, it was clear that Totosai won.
"That was a great match master," Kenshin smiled and bowed. "Thank you for that."
"Ah your welcome, I just never knew I still had it in me," Totosai said.
"Whoa, master Totosai just beat Kenshin!" Miroku said amazingly.
"Well he is one of the main master of the temple," Sango said.
"But it's still pretty shocking," Kagome said. Inuyasha nodded. As the test rolled on, Miroku was up with his staff forms. Inuyasha and the others watched as the young staff fighter dominated his opponent. Next were Kagome and Kikyo. They would shoot their arrows and whoever got the farthest won. Kagome went first.
"I wish you luck," Kikyo said.
"Uh. thanks, I guess," Kagome said. The only reason they were rivals was because Kikyo was always better than her, so Kagome just wanted to surpass her. She let her arrow fly. It shot passed the second to last line, and landed a couple of yards behind the last line. Kikyo was up next. She fired her arrow. It went about the same distance as Kagome's but it landed just a little bit in front of hers. Kagome just sighed.
"Don't worry Kagome you'll beat her next time," Miroku said. Next were Sango, and her hand-to-hand combat. Her forms and self-defense were higher than anyone in class C. Totosai had given her a medal for that. Finally, Inuyasha was up. His forms and blindfolded moves were amazing, but he couldn't fully concentrate, his mind was solely on what was next, Kouga. His match with Kouga was that last part of his test. He needed to fight with everything he had.
"Good luck Inuyasha!" Kagome cheered.
"Face the board," Totosai said. "Bow, face you opponent, bow." This time their bow was shorter.
'They lack respect for each other,' Kenshin thought.
"Stances, and begin!"
AN: All right, will Inuyasha be able to beat Kouga? And if he does will Kenshin take him? What if he doesn't? Will Inuyasha just be another boring farmer the answers to these questions and more in the next chapter. See ya then!