Okay, I know you're beginning to wander about my story but I promise it will get better, I have a lot planed for this fanfic, I figure it will ultimately end up being around forty to fifty chapters, I mean hey the plot really doesn't start for another two chapter's. (FYI even though there aren't many chapter's on the internet I have officially written fifteen chapters in rough draft form and I'm proofing them now-so sorry this is taking so long.) And yes the Ryoko in the last chapter is Ryoko from Tenchi Muyo. I hope you guys really like my story; I'm trying my best to put real teenage personalities to my characters. Also if you guys could, would you please tell me what you think of Katsumi, I've worked really hard on her and I want you to tell me what you think of her.

Okay this is just a side note, these characters are mine:

Sanosuke Fujishima: based on my friends Mitch and Todd

Asami Haruno: based on my friend Melissa

Daisuke Osagawa: based on my friend Turner

Kenji Shingumi: Based (by looks-the red hair) on my friend Shannon (he's a guy.)

Taki Ishinomori: based on my friend Turner

And unfortunately Yusuke Kobayashi: based on my good 'ol' pall Jake (hate 'em')

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CHAPTER SEVEN

The Unexpected…

Kagome waited for what seemed like forever keeping her eyes peeled for a certain someone, where's Kouga? She turned to look at Sango questioningly. Sango just shrugged her shoulders.

"I'm sure he's just running late, Kagome…he'll be here in a minute or two." Sango placed a hand on her distressed friend's arm trying to comfort her, but Sango already knew there was no use, she knew he wasn't coming.

Duo sighed; he was going to have to be the one to break the news to Kagome since everyone else was to chicken too, figures…I'm always the one who has to do this stuff. He took a deep breath. Here goes. "I'm sorry Kagome, he didn't make it."

Kagome turned to look at him with a raised eyebrow, full of confusion. "W-what?" she whimpered. What did Duo mean 'he didn't make it'. It's not like Kouga's in the hospital or anything. WAS HE IN A WRECK…I TOLD HIM TO STOP DOING DONUTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY! OH MY GOD WHAT IF…Kagome began to frantically chew her fingernails and rock back and forth.

Duo hastily corrected himself, "I have first period with him…he didn't make it on the team. They didn't give him a form, they said that he couldn't be on the team because he was already on the football team and all…and the last football game is going to be on the week we're 'gonna' be gone."

Kagome let out a deep sigh, oh how stupid she felt. She hung her head as she began to debate on whether or not she should toilet paper the football coach's office, she even wanted egg it, but it was a stupid subject to get upset about. Kouga wasn't coming, she was going to have to spend a week without him; it wasn't fair…but she would get over it.

She sighed as she felt a small pair of arms wrap around her; "It'll be okay Kag…I promise." Katsumi assured her getting a hug back in response.

Kagome smiled half-heartedly and nodded, she had never been the needy type of girlfriend anyway, as long as he's a live. Spike beamed evilly, thoughts of having Kagome all to himself-no Kouga-for a week flooding through his mind. He quickly wrapped his arms around her from behind giving her the biggest bear hug possible. She's mine I tell you MINE Mwahahahahah!!!!!

Kagome smiled Spike's arms; things weren't going to be that bad. She had all of her other friends. Spike was there, and she knew how much he cared about her; he would be there to keep her company.

Coach Hiei looked at his watch as the final student walked in, "alright time to call attendance...

"Fujishima, Sanosuke."

A tall muscular boy stood up his shiny black hair glistening in the light. He had narrow blue eyes although they disobeyed his big smile; he looked really carefree and laid-back in his denim jeans, white T-shirt, and leather jacket. Asuka thought he was cute, he definitely wasn't bad to look at. "You can call me Sano, Coach?" Coach Hiei nodded and went back to his list, as Sano sat back down.

"Haruno, Asami."

A small sophomore girl stood up. She had long burgundy hair, bright green eyes, tons of cute little freckles on her face, and a cheery smile; she was kind of pretty in that little school girl uniform of hers, she was amazingly blessed in the upper area, if you know what I mean. She had an intelligent air about her though. "Present, Sir."

"Hayashi, Miroku."

Miroku waved his hand in the air, obviously to lazy to get up. Coach nodded and continued. Checking off the names as he went.

"Hirugashi, Kagome."

Kagome giggled as Spike came to a conclusion to the incredibly stupid joke he had been telling her, forcing the coach to have to repeat her name just to get her attention, " Ms. Hirugashi." Kagome waved her hand quickly and went back to listening to another one of Spike's jokes. How do you get a clown of your bike…hit him in the face with a shovel.

"Kobayashi, Yusuke."

Yusuke stood up, running his fingers through his platinum blonde hair and winking at all the girls with his turquoise eyes. Kagome and Inuyasha both found themselves growling at him. Inuyasha couldn't help it, and neither could Kagome. That jerk and his sister started those rumors about me…I'm 'gonna' kill 'em'.

"Langely, Asuka."

Asuka grinned evilly as she was just about to poke her brother in the back of the head, when her name was called giving her away to her prey-to-be. She sighed and raised her hand half-way. DARN I almost had him.

"Matsumoto, Nobunaga."

Spike stopped in the middle of his impersonation of his shovel smacked clown, "Spike…sir." Coach Hiei nodded before Spike began teasing Kagome, "Awe come on! You know you want to be tickled…I know you do." Kagome shook her head protesting him, but before she could say anything Spike attacked, tickling her sides as she kicked and pulled trying to get away, laughing hysterically all the while. Coach continued, turning up his volume so he could be heard over Kagome's laughing fit.

"Maxwell, Duo."

Duo waved his hand before going back to his conversation with Katsumi and Ryoko about the stupidity and meaninglessness of reality TV shows.

"Onigumo, Naraku"

Naraku nodded, his curly black hair following his every movement. Then he went back to kissing Kikyo… NASTY-get a room!

"Osagawa, Daisuke."

One of the boys who had stayed behind just like Inuyasha, Kagome, and Spike; raised his hand, he had dark-dark navy-blue hair, and black eyes, he looked like he was a senior possibly a junior. He seemed to be sort of dark and mysterious. Daisuke was definitely quiet and self-kept. He didn't speak; he didn't smile; just sat there in his baggy Korn T-shirt and black-denim jeans.

"Osuwari, Inuyasha"

"Feh…" Inuyasha raised his hand before continuing with his plans for the concert. Okay I can buy those tickets I saw online and then I guess I can take my car with me and…

"Sagara, Katsumi."

"Arrgghh, I be present 'capin' me be at ye orders." Oh no-she's acting like a pirate again…oh well things could be worse, last time she acted like a rock star, trying to sneak into a party and ended up getting herself arrested for impersonation of a celebrity-or something like that. Coach Hiei looked at her with a raised eyebrow, debating whether or not she was sane enough for his team, but continued anyway.

"Sagara, Ryoko."

"Here" Ryoko's harsh voice rang through everyone's ears, as the coach continued. She glared angrily at Naraku…she had a major bone to pick with him, although no one knew it but her, Naraku had tried to have Katsumi beaten. Ryoko had been there to smack down his lackeys before they got to her sister, but she hadn't been able to get Naraku himself. Oh how that asshole was going to pay…I'm 'gonna' kill 'em.'

"Sakamoto, Sango."

Sango raised her hand, "Um sir…I was wandering…do they have another weapons division this year. I heard that over the summer they thought about banding it?"

Coach shook his head no; "It's still available." He stated. Sango smiled happily, she had won first in weapons last year; it was her best event.

"Shingumi, Kenji."

An average sized pale-skinned boy stood up; he had shoulder length reddish-blonde hair that seemed to spike-out in all directions covering up one of his black eyes in the mess. He looked sort of sad, his face was emotionless at first, but he smiled…right at Kagome. Something was different about him; he seemed to have a wild side buried under his frozen exterior. Kagome liked him. He was wearing all baggy-black clothes, so she knew he wasn't a jock or prep…she figured he was new. I he's gonna fit right in.

"Ishinomori, Taki."

The other boy, who had stayed behind, raised his hand. He had short spiky bright-purple hair, big blue eyes, and the friendliest and most outgoing smile Inuyasha had ever seen. He looked like he was maybe a junior, he looked older than a sophomore, but he looked younger than a senior would. In all honesty he looked sort of…clumsy. Inuyasha couldn't help but wander how he got on the team. I guess only time will tell.

Coach Hiei stood out in front of his team, an angry glare permanently stuck on his face. "Alright from here on, you privileged few will call me Hiei."

Everyone silently nodded.

"For those of you who have never been on the team before, listen closely, from November 29 to December 1st we will be competing in a martial arts championship in San Antonio, Texas…that's a thirty hour drive so be prepared. We leave in…nine weeks and four days." He quickly checked his handy-dandy clipboard to make sure he was right before he continued. "So for the next three months or so we will be meeting here every Monday, Thursday, and Friday after school to practice. You have to be in tip-top shape if you want to get anywhere. Now as I have heard a few of you have made plans for while we are up there…"

OH NO! Kagome whined the once-in-a-lifetime Anime Convention!!!!

OH NO! Inuyasha whined the once-in-a-lifetime Disturbed concert!!!!

"That's fine with me." Whew! "As long as it does not interfere with the competition or your physical health and so-forth…you have curfew of ten-o-clock. Break it and be forewarned you will be removed from the martial arts class altogether. We will be staying at a local hotel, and we will be going down by a chartered bus…that we will have to fund through a car wash ourselves." Everyone moaned. "But if you legally drive and have a vehicle of your own, you may come down of your own accord, BUT you will still have to participate in the car wash…we still need money for our hotel accommodations. Now who in here is interested in the weapons division."

Sango, Inuyasha, Miroku, and Daisuke all raised their hands in unison. "I can only allow three entries." Miroku sighed as he lowered his hand, knowing that he didn't stand a chance. He glanced around the room, he knew that the others were far better than him and his Staff. That sounded really perverted.

Hiei nodded and pointed his pencil at Sango, "weapon?"

Sango smiled, "Sais sir." She lifted up one of her weapons and smiled.

Hiei grinned as he scribbled a note down on his clipboard before he looked back up at her, "Ah yes Ms. Sakamoto, I saw a recording of your weapons competition last year-very nice."

He glanced over at Inuyasha, "weapon?"

"Sword and Tonfa's which ever one you want me to do."

Hiei smirked, "I saw a recording of your entry last year as well…impressive." He turned and looked at Daisuke, "weapon?"

"Daggers and Nunchuakus…sir."

"Alright…but I will need to see a demonstration-after school-before I can give you an entry form." Daisuke nodded and Hiei went on. "Okay now, this year they have a new division…called…Style Off. According to this." He held up a small brochure, "It's supposed to be worth fifty points for each team-so it is very vital that we win this division, it's worth to many points not to. It says this:

This year we have something new for our lovely student competitors! Style Off our newest event, is made especially for out martial artists who are quick on their feet and calm under pressure. This event is worth a whole fifty points for an entire team. A great win for those who are shooting for best High School Team in our competition, and if that is not exciting enough, the winners of our Style Off will also win a full funded four-year scholarship to the college of their choice.

To participate in Style Off one must be a junior black belt or higher (no one under this rank will be permitted for safety reasons.) You must have a signed agreement from a parent or legal guardian and you are to have a birth certificate proving that you are over the age of fifteen. Once you have signed our non liability forms you may enter our Style Off!

Style Off is a unique way of showing off your talent. Two contestants from each high school will perform their skills in front of our selected judges against a separate high school's competitors. The two contestants will take a three minute trial where they will take the stage, and work their magic and abilities together to come out on top. They will be required to use their minds, and by the spur of the moment take the instruction given to them by one of our authorized judges. This may include a random personally developed kata-to a combatant demonstration with his or her partner-or possibly a presentation of ones skills with a random weapon. We encourage creativity and individuality as long as it stands within our guide lines, is safe and not risk taking or life threatening in anyway OR anything that is immoral or distasteful. Any one who decides to disregard our rules will be disqualified immediately, no exceptions. We look forward to seeing you, and we wish you luck!

As I have said this is a very important division for us, fifty points, that's no joke people we need these points …so Kagome, Kenji, I have seen both of you in action. Kagome I have watched you, you always have a way to get yourself out of any predicament. Whether it be a move or an attach, I've kept an eye on you, you used to be a gymnast if my research is correct-so you take what you've learned from both your martial arts training and your gymnastics training and combine them together, making your own personal style. And Kenji, I have watched you. You're the best sparer in here. From my understanding you were raised in a dojo? Learning three forms of martial arts, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, and Muay Thai."

Kagome looked at Sango who just nodded her head and whispered to Kagome. "It's true, he took down three boys with one blow yesterday, it was amazing, you couldn't even see him move-he was so fast…you wouldn't expect it but he's strong-could even give Inuyasha a run for his money."

Kagome just nodded-wow Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, and Muay Thai. That was a hefty résumé. I mean just think about how powerful some one could be with such a combination. Tae Kwon Do was probably the easiest to learn, it was the best technique for sparring, and Aikido is mostly hand movements meant for self defense, very impressive; and of course Muay Thai, which is the technical term for kick boxing, was the most amazing. That's some hard stuff, if you know what I mean.