Shikomiko: I decided to add Naruto to this little love fest since I always love the rivalry pairings with Naruto/Kagome/Sasuke will they share in the end keep reading and reviewing to find out.

Chimatsu: Hey I should get credit for MY idea D:

Shikomiko: *snorts* UR not even REAL so why should I give credit to someone I made up

Chimatsu: *takes out chain-saw and glares*

Shikomiko: *takes Sango's Hiraikotsu*

Sango: HEY D:

Shikomiko & Chimatsu: *GLARES*

Sango: O.o Ok keep it but I'll need it back *backs away slowly and then turns into a run* DON'T KILL ME!

Shikomiko: On Wit the story

Path of Betrayal

Chapter 10

The Ninja Way

Kagome watches as the last of the sun leaves the sky. She sighs tiredly and brushes herself off and starts heading back to Tazuna's house.

(I just realized that Kakashi was only worried about me and I'm pushing people away just because I lost my faith in trust) thought Kagome when she inhales deeply realizing that all this time she is letting Inuyasha's betrayal and Kikyou get in the way of her happiness.

(Just because Inuyasha betrayed me can't stop me from caring and loving those who only wish to help me) thought Kagome feeling really happy for the first time since that incident. She looks up to the sky and makes a promise to herself.

(I will try though it will be hard I'll trust and love again I'll be my old self again) Kagome thought happily smiling for once at being back to normal.

Kagome continues walking down the path to Tazuna's house when she hears Naruto silently cursing to himself. So she walks into the clearing watching as Naruto continues to try to complete the training.

(He's like me always aiming to get stronger and to prove that he's not weak) thought Kagome understanding. She walks up behind Naruto and places a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Before Kagome came

Sasuke had already finished the training and was already back at Tazuna's house and Kakashi had headed off after Naruto said he was going to stay here until he got it right. This left Naruto by himself alone.

Naruto applied the necessary chakra to his feet and tried again he made it farther than last time but his footing slipped and he lost concentration and fell.

"Goddammit stupid tree" Naruto cursed to himself. He was trying his best but no matter how hard he focused he couldn't get it. Just as Naruto was starting to get depressed that's when he feels a hand on his shoulder and turns around.

"Naruto" whispers Kagome kindly as she offers her hand to him with a smile.

Naruto was shocked when he saw that Kagome had actually approached him and even more so since she had the brightest smile he's ever seen.

"Y-yeah Kagome what's up" asked Naruto still in shock Kagome had actually smiled at HIM.

Kagome smiles knowing he's a bit shocked at her smiling. (I'm going to change I'm going to learn how to trust so baby steps Kagome baby steps) thought Kagome reminding herself that this is a step forward.

"Do you need help Naruto-k-kun" asked Kagome stressing out the word Kun since it's been I while since she added that to someone's name.

Now if Naruto was shocked before he was flabbergasted now with jaw hanging and eyes wide Naruto just stares at Kagome in disbeleif.

(S-she actually w-wants to help me and she called me Naruto-kun maybe she isn't so mean after all) thought Naruto blushing when he saw that she was still smiling at him. (Kagome's cute when she smiles) thought Naruto blushing even more after he realized what he just thought.

"I'd like that Kagome-chan" said Naruto grinning that cute fox grin of his. (AN: *sighs dreamily* I LOVE YOU NARUTO: heart eyes: Chimatsu: D: He's mine *starts fighting over who gets Naruto). (AN: Sorry but just to get things straight I loath fangirls but I can't help it when it come to MY naruto XD)

Kagome had stayed with Naruto the whole time helping him make it to the top. After a half hour Naruto finally made it and was panting heavily with exhaustion.

"You did it Naruto I'm so proud of you" Kagome praised. (He's really determined I can give him that and cute) thought Kagome. She froze after that thought remembering what she just thought and her face turned red.

Naruto being dense as usual asked Kagome (AN: you know how in the anime when he was close to hinata she would get all red and he'd ask why your face is all red yeah :P).

"Hey Kagome why is your face all red" asked Naruto curious.

"Let's just go back to the house Naruto" said Kagome flustered not wanting to answer the question and without paying attention to what she was doing she grabbed Naruto's hand and pulled him along the trail toward Tazuna's house.

At Tazuna's House

Sasuke was bored it was getting late and he hasn't seen any sign of where Kagome or the dobe were. Sasuke was also thinking about this morning and what he thought.

(Why did I think that she's just any other girl but I have to admit she's strong and she got the training right on the first try) thought Sasuke getting angry because the Kagome is probably actually stronger than him. (AN: It's me again :D news flash Sasuke she is bwahahaha GOT IT MEMORIZED)

Sasuke was sitting in front of Kakashi and Tazuna at the table because it was time for dinner and was about to ask where the other two were when the people in question walked into the house still holding hands.

Kakashi, Sasuke, and Tazuna looked at them shocked. No wait that's an understatement of how shocked they were because a few things.

Kagome is SMILING

Kagome is holding Naruto's hand

Naruto is BLUSHING while holding her hand

They still haven't LET GO OF EACH OTHER'S HAND

KAGOME ACTUALLY LOOKS HAPPY

Everyone was thinking either:

It's the apocalypse

Their dreaming

Their hallucinating

Though it was childish it was called for and everyone had to pinch themselves to see if what they were seeing was real. They all winced and thought the same thing this was real.

After everyones shock attack they all sat down at the table when a new face was seen walking into the room taking a seat next to Kagome. Tazuna looked at him and smiled.

"Hey Inari I'd like you to meet-" Tazuna started but was cut off by the one now known as Inari.

"I who they are their ninja's and their going to die" yelled Inari angrily glaring at Team seven.

Each member at the table had a different reaction to this statement. Naruto was angry, Sasuke glared, Kakashi had an eyebrow raised, Kagome a calculating gaze and, Tazuna a look of understanding.

"Inari" shouted his mother Mai. "Be nice to our guest" scolded Mai to her only son.

"Why should I they are just going to fight and end up getting killed anyway like all ninja's do" snapped Inari. Inari not being able to take it anymore ran out of the house. Everyone looking the way Inari had left.

Tazuna sighed and turned to his daughter and his daughter who had a sad gaze in her eyes almost shimmering with tears.

"Please don't be mad at Inari he doesn't believe in ninja's to fight after his father was killed" explained Tazuna wanting them to understand why Inari was so rude to them.

Kagome looks at Tazuna and turns her gaze back to the door. She raises from her seat and excusese herself before going off to look for Inari. The people who stayed in the house began to eat silence hanging in the room.

Kagome stepped outside and saw that Inari was sitting on a bench just outside the house. She walks up to him and looks down. Inari looks up angrily and asks what she wanted and told her to go away.

Only response he got was silence until Kagome raised her hand and smacked him the back of his head.

"Ow" cried Inari little tears forming in his eyes. He looks up at Kagome only to see her smiling.

"So what" says Kagome. "Even if you lose that special person it wasn't for nothing ninja's die everyday for the one's they love or want to protect they become ninja's knowing that it's dangerous and there is a possibility of losing their life that's a ninja's or most ninja's way to protect those special to them" said Kagome softly and smiled warmly and continued "your father was no different so you shouldn't be mad at ninja's just because your father died being one you should be happy that there are people brave enough to become a ninja trust me it's not easy just taking away a life no matter how evil so do me a favor and don't be so harsh k" Kagome ended with a bright smile.

Inari blushed how could he say no to a smile like that one. So he smile back and promises.

"Will do Kagome" says Inari.

Kagome ruffles his hair and takes his hand. They head back inside where they see Naruto and Sasuke at it again with the food competition. They just couldn't give it a rest. Kagome sighs heavily as she and Inari sits down and starts to eat.

Shikomiko: I AM FINALLY DONE

Chimatsu: Thank God that was supah long

Shikomiko: I know but I'll have more time because…

Chimatsu: Because…

Shikomiko & Chimatsu: ITS SUMMER TIME :D

Shikomiko: More updates

Chimatsu: Meaning ill be eating…

Shikomiko & Chimatsu: PIZZA ROLLS!

Shikomiko: Who could resist them

Chimatsu: *pops pizza roll in mouth* A LOSER WHO DOESN'T HAVE A LIFE

Shikomiko: HEY SHARE THOSE

Chimatsu: NAH UH DESE R MINE *RUNS AWAY*

Shikomiko: WELL LEAVE LOTS OF REVIEWS *chases after*

Shikomiko & Chimatsu: SIGNING OUT