She blocked his attack with her staff and bent down, then tripped him. Miroku fell right on his back. The thump was so loud Inuyasha ran to see what was going on. Sure enough he found Kagome helping Miroku up. Miroku pretended to dust off his hands. He sighed and looked over to Kagome.

"Well, you've gotten better at fighting. That's for sure. But we have to see if your dodging has gotten better too."

Kagome sighed and rubbed her back. Not only did Miroku throw the bean bag hard that last time, but Inuyasha almost killed him for harming her. She smiled at the thought.

"Okay. BUT PROMISE YOU WON'T THROW SO HARD THIS TIME!"

He winced and looked at the now growling hanyou. He put up his hands. "Promise!"

She smiled and nodded. She turned her back to him and concentrated. She could sense the forms behind her. Could feel their movement. She could feel Inuyasha sit on the fence near by as Miroku lifted his arm. This time she still had her stick in her palm, and was intending on revenge. She could feel the sudden movement of Miroku's arm. Instantly she turned and waked the bean bag with her staff. Miroku ofcourse didn't see this coming, as the bean bag hit him dead on. The force was so intense he fell. He rubbed his nose, where the evil bag inflicted him. They heard clapping and turned to Inuyasha. He grinned at Miroku's glare. Miroku sighed and got up.

"Okay...I see that you've mastered something before I taught you it. You catch on quickly Kagome..."

She smiled and bowed as he did. "I guess my dodging training is done with...?"

"What do you think?"

She smiled at his sarcasticness. "Okay, what next?"

His eyes went wide, "Rest now..."

She frowned, "I was hoping you could teach me a new technique today..."

He smiled, "Tomorrow is another day Kagome..."

She smiled and bowed again as he left. She frowned at his retreating figure. She sensed Inuyasha behind her and she smiled. She turned to him, and became shocked. He was so close to her she could feel the heat eminating off of his body. She gasped as he rapped his arms around her and embraced her.

"Inuyasha...?"

"I'm proud of you..."

She smiled and hugged him too. "Thank you..."

She let go and backed away.

"Wanna make this easier for me, and help me out with the buckets?"

"Feh! You're supposed to be training, but every night I help out with the water..."

He looked at her pout. 'DAMN IT!'

"Fine..." he growled. He followed her to the buckets and picked them up. They headed off to the river.

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Kagome looked up at the stars. Since training ended so early she had some time to do the things she loved to most. Hang around with Inuyasha and Shippo. Plus she got to learn a few things from Sango about demon slaying, so she felt she acheived something for the day. The wind blew her hair up as the passing clouds covered the light of the moon. Her breathe, the crickets, and the creatures of the night was what she could here. She turned when she sensed Inuyasha behind her. He stopped udruptly and pouted. She smiled to that as he sat next to her.

"It stinks that you can sense me now. I can never sneak up on you..."

She smiled and looked up at his lowered ears. She reached up and grabbed hold of one. He jerked away quickly and skittered to the side a bit. His face was shocked. He seemed like he had just been violated.

"Inu...Yasha?"

He looked away, as the sudden heat washed over his face.

"I would like it if you don't touch my ears..." he growled.

She was confused, "Why? What's wrong--"

"Just don't do it!"

She jumped at his feirce tone. He looked at her with sorry eyes. "Sorry. But I can't explain it to you..."

He got up and started to walk away till he felt a tug on his hakama. He looked down to see the girl's tight hold on them. He sighed and sat again. Not close, but not far. She looked at him and frowned. 'What's with him? He seems to be so deep in thought this past week...'

"Inuya--"

"Kagome. We need to talk..."

She stared at him confused, "What about?"

"I don't think you should come after Naraku with us..."

She gasped, "Why not? He's as much as a nusiance to me as anyone eles in this group! Plus, I've been training for over a week now, and I'm not going to stand that off, and not fight with you guys!"

He looked away. "I don't want you to get hurt..."

"I'll be fine."

"No you won't!" He took her wrist and pulled her to look at him, "If I lost you...I don't know what I would do!"

Her eyes went wide, 'Did he just say--'

He let go of her and got up.

"Go home Kagome...Intill this is over, I don't want you near Sengoku Jidai..."

She huffed and got up. Stomping her foot. "NO! I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU!"

He turned to her with a shocked face.

"THIS IS AS MUCH OF MY PROBLEM AS IT IS YOURS! I'M STRONGER NOW! AND I KNOW YOU CAN SENSE IT!"

He turned away. He couldn't lie to her. He could definately feel the increase of spiritual power she had. But even so, he couldn't indanger her. He turned to her this time and nodded.

"Fine. But stay by me at all times."

She nodded. He walked up to her and said, "Don't make me regret doing this Kagome. If I lost you...I would lose myself..." He started to walk away till he felt her hand catch his wrist. He looked at it. It was so small rapped around it. He looked up at her.

"I won't dissapoint you..."

He nodded as she let go. They stood there for a bit looking at anything but themselves. Inuyasha rubbed the back of his neck.

"I'm going to go--"

"Right"

"Yea um, Night wench"

"Good night."

They walked away from eachother and didn't even bother to look behind.

(A/N:)

Aw, lots of fluff! By the way Kialla, Miroku pretty much even saying what he said to Kilala was sick, since you wanted to know. Needed some humor thats all. Thx for reading again guys and Oh please, review!

Thx guys

--Liz--