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Kagoma really needed this bath. She was so tense and she didn't even know it.
Guide, what type of training will I expect with training with Miroku? I mean I know what it will accomplish; I just want to know what to expect.
He will teach you to go really deep within yourself, to block out all other distractions. With this you should be able to see me in your mind's eye. And hopefully you will see what your power really looks like. It is very beautiful.
That sounds really nice. Especially being able to see you, it's creepy to just talk to myself like this.
Don't worry, you'll see me in your own time. Just between the two of us… I think will be very soon.
Kagoma had to laugh at his last statement.
There is only the two of us in here. Who else am I going to tell?
Kagoma started to get out. The sun was going to rise soon and she knew that it was going to be a long tiring day. In five minutes, Kagoma was fully dried, dressed, and heading towards the village.
"Inuyasha, when will Kagoma be back?" Shippo asked. Everyone had awoken after Kouga and Inuyasha entered the hut.
"When she is done with that stupid bath of hers!" Inuyasha said with an irritated voice. Shippo has been asking that question for the longest time and it was starting to get on his nerves.
"Why are you so worried for you little runt?" Kouga was also getting very annoyed with the kit's constant questions. How did Kagoma stand that little fox demon was beyond him. He could see why Inuyasha hit that kit a lot.
"I was just wondering, you guys don't have to bite my head off because of it." Shippo was going to start crying. He new that Kagoma was coming soon and Kouga and Inuyasha would get in trouble with her. Since Kagoma was more like a mother to him, Shippo was able to tell when she was coming towards him.
"Don't start that little crying scheme with me Shippo. Kagoma isn't here to protect you." Inuyasha said while getting up.
"Thank you. It is about time somebody beat that little kit up." Kouga had a smirk on his face. He was going to enjoy seeing Inuyasha beating that little runt. A voice stopped both Inuyasha's and Kouga's thoughts.
"No you won't Inuyasha or Kouga!" Kagoma was standing in the doorway. Shippo immediately threw himself at Kagoma with a little grin that only Inuyasha and Kouga saw. "Shippo, are you alright? Did either one of them hurt you?"
"No. You got here before they could hurt me." Shippo said between sobs while burying his head into her chest.
"Inuyasha, Kouga, you two should know better than to pick on Shippo for whatever he may do." Miroku and Sango decided earlier that they were going to stay out of the line of fire this time. It was safer this way and they would go unnoticed until it was time for training.
"Why do you always take that little kit's side without even lessoning to mine, wench? Shippo is the one who is always starting it." Inuyasha said with a dangerous tone towards Kagoma. Inuyasha realized his mistake when it was too late.
"SIT!" Kagoma walked over to Inuyasha casting Kouga a death glare. He was about to run when Kagoma pushed him up against the wall with her powers. She let him drop after a second. "Now, if you two weren't lessoning to my little speech from earlier, you are not little kids. Shippo is just playing with you two and you are just responding like two little kids. You two should have a lot more maturity than to play in the hands into a very smart trickster." She took a loving glance at Shippo who was perched on top of her shoulders. He returned her gaze and compliment with a smile of his own. "Will you two start acting your ages and get control of your tempers? It's very infuriating having to separate you two like little children."
"We're little children?" Kouga was back on his feet, forgetting that Kagoma just threw him with ease. "What about Shippo? He was the one asking the same question every second and you are not even going to yell at him?" Kouga was starting to get annoyed with Kagoma as well as Shippo.
"Shippo is a child and doesn't know any better. What are your excuses buys?" Kagoma had a smirk on her face when Kouga and Inuyasha didn't immediately respond back. Miroku and Sango were thinking that they should intervene between the three before somebody got hurt. Miroku volunteered to go since it was time for Kagoma's training.
"As I would like to see this very entertaining show continue," Kagoma, Inuyasha, Shippo, and Kouga were now noticing Sango and Miroku watching their argument. "I believe that it is time for Kagoma's training in controlling her emotions. Kagoma seemed to regain herself and nodded her head.
"Like Kagoma can control her emotions." All you could hear with Kagoma and Miroku leaving the hut was Kagoma's 'SIT' and a loud thump and Inuyasha's muffles.
Miroku and Kagoma sat themselves by a river. Kouga and Inuyasha had situated themselves in trees while the others made breakfast.
"Lady Kagoma, you will need to take several deep breaths. Yes, that's good. With each breath, let go of all of your tension, all of the things that are bothering you."
"Like the two beings sitting in nearby trees?" Miroku had to stifle a laugh. Kagoma would be able to get away with that comment, but both Kouga and Inuyasha would defiantly hit him for laughing.
"Yes, like those two. Now you need to start focusing, block out all things that will distract you. Just focus on the nature around you and the nature inside of you. See how they work together to form your spiritual powers." Kagoma was breathing and was starting to see how her powers and nature started to work together.
My powers come from the goodness in people's hearts and the goodness in nature.
That's right Kagoma, what else can you see?
I see that my emotions are also a key factor with my powers. Like when I was using them against Kouga. I felt mad at him and my powers were strong enough to pin him against the wall.
That's right Kagoma. Now that you understand this, you have to be very careful. If you feel a emotion to strongly without any restraint, your powers will take out that emotion on that person and you won't be able to stop what you are doing. You also won't be able to protect the people you love from your powers.
You mean that I could destroy my friends if I lose control of my emotions?
Not just your friends Kagoma, but the world itself. Kagoma, you hold a great power within yourself and your emotions will have a big factor in the amount of power you use. This doesn't mean that you have to be like Kikyo. You need to feel all of your emotions; you just can't be ruled by your emotions like you usually are.
I understand, thank you…
Before she could finish, she woke up in Inuyasha's arms. "Kagoma, what happened to you?"
"What do you mean Inuyasha? I was just…." Kagoma was trying to get up but her head was hurting. She put her hand to her head while she let out a groan. "Oww, my head. What hit me?"
"Lady Kagoma, you were surround in a brilliant bright light. You were floating in the air. When we tried to touch you to get you down, we were all thrown back a couple of feet. Inuyasha was the only one who was able to touch you." Miroku wasn't as worried as why she went into that state, he was just worried that she might float away.
"I was discovering what I needed to do to get stronger. I just need to rest to get my strength back and to hopefully get this headache under control." Kagoma was about to get up but was scooped up by Inuyasha.
"You are not walking anywhere wench. You're too weak at the moment. You're going to eat something and then rest for the whole day." Inuyasha was going to enforce this even if he had to tie her to a tree and endure a hundred of those 'sit' commands. Inuyasha was brought out of his thoughts when Kagoma snuggled closer to him.
"I'll agree to the eating part, I'm starved beyond belief. The resting all day thing won't be happening though."
"And why not wench?" Inuyasha was starting to get ready for another fight with Kagoma. Inuyasha half expected Kagoma to raise her voice with his. "You can barely walk on your own and you said it yourself that your not feeling that good." Inuyasha had softened his voice when he noticed that it wasn't helping her headache.
"I'm not going to rest the entire day is because I have to train with Sango next. I'm not going to train with her until after lunch, I should be back to my regular self by that time. Don't worry Inuyasha."
"Whatever wench, I always worry about you." Inuyasha immediately caught what he said and stopped. Kouga and Miroku were to far a head of them to fear what Inuyasha said. Inuyasha looked down at Kagoma to see what she was going to say.
"Inuyasha, do you really mean that?" Kagoma wanted to make sure that he actually admitted that. Her headache was immediately gone and she was looking straight into Inuyasha's eyes.
"Yeah. I mean your always getting yourself into trouble and I usually have to save you. And plus…" Inuyasha had to gulp, he couldn't believe that he was going to say this. "… I'm in ll-love with you." Inuyasha looked straight into Kagoma's eyes to see if she felt the same way. He saw what he wanted and more. He saw love and devotion towards him.
"Inuyasha. I love you too. I always have." Inuyasha couldn't believe what he was hearing. He couldn't control himself and kissed Kagoma with a lot of force. At first Kagoma was surprised, but then let him into her mouth. They both let out a sigh of pleasure. Then they heard something behind them. Miroku had cleared his throat. Everyone was blushing and staring at them. Even a few of the villagers stopped to gape at what was going on. They couldn't believe that they would do that out in public. Kagoma and Inuyasha were blushing as red as Inuyasha's shirt.
The villagers suddenly burst out in claps and cheers. They all knew that Inuyasha and Kagoma were in love with each other, they were just glad they got to see it. "Inuyasha. I think I can walk now." Inuyasha didn't want to let her down but understood that she needed to show some respect. Some of the older ladies were already gossiping on how it was improper to show that much affection in public. Inuyasha let Kagoma down although he still kept an arm around her to make sure she wouldn't fall. To his surprise, she stood up without any assistance from him.
"Can we please start going inside the hut?" The villagers were still cheering at them. As they started walking toward Sango, Miroku, and the rest of their group, Inuyasha and Kagoma said in union:
"Not a word!" They all put on innocent expressions like they weren't going to do anything. They all walked inside the hut with the cheering finally stopping. They all sat down, Inuyasha being as close to Kagoma without being on top of her, and starting eating their breakfast.
"So, Inuyasha has finally showed his feelings for the human miko. How very interesting. Kanna, when you see that they're looking for the jewel shards again, come and show me. Kagura, go and pay our little friends a visit. Don't try to destroy them, but just attack and cause trouble. This should help the group leave the village."
Kanna and Kagura both bowed. "As you wish Naraku." They both left the chamber that they were in. "I wonder what Naraku has in store for those two?" Kagura said to Kanna.
"I'm sure whatever it is. We better not mess it up. If either of us fail and ruin his mood, we both will be dead." For the few times Kanna talks, she usually states the obvious. With each of their things to do, they went off to do it. Kanna went her room while Kagura went to the roof of the castle they were in. The surrounding area was dark with Naraku's miasma. With him getting ride of his human feeling for that died priestess Kikyo, he has gotten a lot stronger and a lot eviler. Kagura took her feather out of her hair and transformed it. She hopped on and starting to head toward the village were Inuyasha and his pack stayed. At least I will be able to get some fresh air and some distance from Naraku. And with that, a smile came across her face.
