Chapter 6: Training and Goodbyes
Who knew sleeping on silk can be so wonderful. Nice, silky, overly soft sheets. But there is one thing wrong. How can you enjoy the silkiness heaven when you have someone ruining it by trying to get you up from the sheets?
"Kagome-sama, I'm warning you! If you don't get up I'm going to use force, and it won't be pretty," said Myoki. The first day of training wasn't a very thing Kagome was looking up to since she has to get up early in the morning.
"Iie..." moaned Kagome," Give me a break! I don't wanna!"
"That's not a good excuse," chided Myoki. "I 'm going to blame Saino-sensei that you were the one that made both of us late."
Now, that had made Kagome get up. Last thing she wanted was to have bad terms with her sensei, the same person that saved her very life!
"Alright, alright, I'm up! Now quit poking me!" Kagome swat Myoki's hand off her shoulder. "Now that I'm up, what do you want me to do?"
"Well, let's see. Kagome-sama..."
"Matte." Kagome stopped Myoki from continuing. This 'Kagome-sama' thing is getting very old and tiring. Getting call Sama is for stuck up, old, snobby people, and she was neither of them.
"Okay, Myoki, neh? Ano... How should I say this...? You see this 'Kagome-sama' is getting really old, and you see getting call Kagome-sama makes me feel old. So can you please call me Kagome or Kagome-chan? After all we're going to be together for awhile anyway, so let's stop with the formal stuff, I know you probably hate being call that since you're a neko, youkai hime and all."
"Oh, so ka. It's okay! I know exactly how you feel. I just thought calling someone 'sama' will make me feel normal. I hated when people didn't treat me like a regular person. (Ahem… youkai.)" Myoki looked up and gave Kagome a bright smile. "Gomen ne. I didn't realize I was just talking nonsense again. Well, Kagome- chan shouldn't you get ready?"
"Hai, you're right. So what do I have to wear? After all I'm going to be training, and I know you don't train in a kimono and all."
"O right! You wear a training kimono like mine." Kagome looked at her newly found friend. Her training "kimono" was crimson red with stripes going through it. The bottom of it went down to her thighs. The chest part of the kimono was loose and if you bend down slightly you could see part of her breast. Over all, the outfit was kind of revealing.
"I-I have to wear that?!" pointed out Kagome.
"Hai, how else are you going to train?"
"Maybe I should sit this one out."
"No way! If you won't get dress then I'll make you," said Myoki giving off a dangerous glint in her eyes.
"N-Now Myoki-chan, there is no need for that." Kagome stepped back from the advancing girl in front of her. "Come on Myoki-chan, onegai... Iie! MYOKI-CHAN!"
The rest of the group waited patiently for the two outside. They were up and early waiting for their sensei and the two missing girls to show up.
"Women! They take so damn long! What the hell is keeping those two?!" yelled Tsutsuma. As you see Tsutsuma wasn't really a morning person, waking up early in the morning was a weakness for him. (Me too, Tsutsuma. Me too.)
"Women are the better halves of men, Tsutsuma. You shouldn't speak such things about them." said Chiharu.
"What the hell is that suppose to mean! That doesn't make sense! All I just know women is a waste of my time!"
"Silence, Tsutsuma. All you're yelling is giving me a headache." Sesshoumaru was leaning against a tree, giving Tsutsuma on of his famous glares. "As for Chiharu's statements, you should be wise to follow them. If you don't you may be ending up with no women in you life."
"Why you! I'll prove you wrong! Watch! I'll have Kagome be by my side! She'll be all over me once I flatter her!" Tsutsuma gave a slight laugh and smirk at Sesshoumaru. He walked over toward Sesshoumaru and pointed at him. Giving him another glare before he spoke, "You maybe a lord and almost every woman in the whole side of Japan may want you to fuck them, but I know Kagome-sama isn't like that! I see the looks you given her! Sesshoumaru, I'll snatch her away from you before you even know it!"
Sesshoumaru growled at the young god in front of him. How dare he insult his person. He knew nothing! What makes him think he was interested in Inuyasha's wench? He's only there to protect her and nothing more. It was his duty to protect her, and he wasn't about to have Naraku destroy everything in his lands. Tsutsuma knew nothing about him. He also doesn't 'fuck' women that run to his side. He had enough of this baka of a god. He growled loudly at the phoenix god in front of him.
"What is it? Cat got your tongue, puppy?" Of all the idiotic things Tsutsuma could say he picked this one. Usually the stuff that he says doesn't bother Sesshoumaru, but this one was the last straw. Calling him a puppy was completely disgraceful! Chiharu looked between the two and gave a heavy sigh. Sesshoumaru drew out his tachi giving Tsutsuma an icy glare.
"Draw."
"Nani?"
"This Sesshoumaru won't repeat himself."
"I heard what you said! Find! We'll see who the best is!"
Tsutsuma drew out his scythe pointing the blade at the top towards Sesshoumaru . Lucky his weapon was a scythe. He was fairly skilled in this art when fighting with one. He had an advantage, after all Sesshoumaru knew nothing about his attacks or movements. He smirked at the annoyed inuyoukai in front of him. With out waiting he charged at Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru stood his ground waiting from Tsutsuma to come. He already predicted what Tsutsuma strategy was. He had seen this too many times from his baka of a brother, InuYasha. Tsutsuma jumped and disappear in the air. Knowing he'll do that, Sesshoumaru let his power leak out. Feeling the aura of his opponent, he moves his tachi in the air. Not knowing what he was really doing he let his power flow through his hands to his tachi. 'The stupid baka think he can hide from me using his speed to blind me from where he is going,' Sesshoumaru smirked as he felt his power building up in his tachi. Words came to his head as he felt the sudden rush of power. "Now." He swung the blade to the right, letting go of the stored power.
"Messatsu Zankuu Zanmasen!" The giant blast of blue ki (energy) came out of the tachi. Tsutsuma turned at the sudden burst of power coming out of the mere sword. Feeling the need to protect himself, he erected a barrier around him without noticing. Green ki collide with the red ki that helped form the barrier. Dust clouded the area that surrounded them.
"Kami...," whispered Chiharu. Sesshoumaru looked at the big dust cloud that was hiding Tsutsuma. What had happen? He didn't have a clue on what he just did. The attack, it just came to him. He stood up eyeing the cloud that hid is opponent. A minute pass as the cloud of dust subsided. Chihara and Sesshoumaru looked at each and nodded. They both stepped up to see if there "friend" was okay. As more dust cleared they saw a red barrier that surrounded an object. Curious, they took a step closer. They're eyes widen as they saw what the barrier surrounded. In all his glory (Ahem, yeah right…Tsutsuma has no glory, O WELL…) stood Tsutsuma. His scythe was placed on his shoulder, as he stood. He turned his head, but to meet the eyes of the two youkai standing before him. His eyes travel towards Sesshoumaru's, giving him a smirk; saying "thought you got me didn't you?" Sesshoumaru glared at him, with a look saying, "This is not over yet." Chiharu looked back and forth between the two as they had the silent battle. He shook his head as he cleared his throat.
"Now that you two are finish with you're suppose call battle, shall we wait like civilize youkai and wait for Myoki-sama and Kagome-sama?" The two gave one last glare at each other before they respond.
"Hai," they said in unison.
"Alright, then Tsutsuma I suggest you take down you barrier." Tsutsuma sighed and waved his hand downward. The barrier disappeared with out a trace, leaving Tsutsuma standing in an empty spot.
"Okay, I what do we do now?" asked Tsutsuma. He looked at the older youkai (note: remember Chiharu is like 21 while Sesshoumaru and the other are like 16-19 if you count it in youkai years cause in human there like 7,000 ,maybe cause I mean think about!)
"Just sit and wait." Sesshoumaru mentally sighed and lean against a tree with his arms crossed against his chest.
"Sit and wait…sit and wait! Like hell I'm going to do that! It's so damn boring and we should just train by our selves cause…." His sentence was cut off as two young women ran towards them. Chiharu stood up as he saw Kagome and Myoki.
"Gomen nesai! We didn't mean to be late, it's just someone was too picky on what she should wear today!" Myoki faced Chiharu as she try to catch her breath (what can I say, girl has no stamina)
"Hey, Myoki-chan! I was not being picky it's just this "kimono" is a little to revealing…," said Kagome as she stood beside Myoki. Tsutsuma and Sesshoumaru caught what she said and glance at her. Kagome's "kimono" was a bluish-green that match perfectly with her eyes. The bottom was slightly longer but still gave a good view of her creamy skin that was on her already defined legs. The top part was a little tight. Her bust has showing slightly still giving any one a good look. Kagome lifted her head and caught the two staring. She blushed and gave a heated glare at the two. Tsutsuma blushed and turned his head. Sesshoumaru snorted and turned his head a different direction. As if he was staring at her. The girl was thinking to highly of her looks. But, there was one thing he wasn't going to admit, he slightly enjoy the way the kimono stuck to her body. With out knowing he was slightly aroused. Myoki took a sniff in the air as a gust of wind blew by. She blushed smelling the aroused state of the demon lord. She looked back and forth between Sesshoumaru and Kagome. They're acting so childish with out knowing. She held a giggle in not trying to have Sesshoumaru knowing what she smelled. She looked at the timid Kagome. She shook her head and gave a slight smile. The girl didn't know what was coming to her.
"Kagome-sama, May I ask what took you and Myoki so long?" questioned Chiharu.
"Ano…well its sort of a long story. But first I just wanna say this. Can you please don't call me Kagome-sama? I feel old when you call me that. You know? So are we clear?"
"Hai." Said Chiharu.
"Anyway, where is Saino-sensei?"
"How the hell am I supposed to know. The lady is late! I might as well leave." Tsutsuma cross his arms against his chess as he got ready to walk back toward the castle."
"If you want to leave so badly, then I suggest you give up you title, Tsutsuma."
Everyone turned around as they saw a figure appear from the forest that surrounded that castle. Tsutsuma stiffen as he recognized the voice that spoke. He stood his ground and glare at Saino.
"If you weren't so late them maybe I wouldn't have said that I was leaving." said Tsutsuma in an icy tone.
"You're truly are a fool Tsutsuma. I was here the whole time." Sesshoumaru's eyes widen slightly at the words that came out of her mouth. 'Impossible'
"Surprise? You all truly lack training. If you can not sense my aura then we have lots of work to do. But, don't worry, I think you all will master everything in the full 2 weeks you will be given." She glanced at Sesshoumaru as he moved his tachi slightly to the left. "I can see you learn one of your techniques. You may have not brought it to full power but we can work on it. As for you Tsutsuma your barriers need to be strong, it was too weak. I suggest you strengthen it up. Now, we must start your training. I want the four of you to turn into your God forms and Kagome I want you to change into you Shizamako form."
"Ano…how do we change into our god forms," questioned Myoki. (She usually asking the questions…)
Saino gave a sigh as she listened to the question. "Let the power that you hold inside of you flow free, same for you Kagome. I have a feeling you too don't know how to change into your form."
Kagome gave a nervous smile at her sensei. She was right; she has didn't have any idea how to turn into her other form. Every time she changes it wasn't her doing. Turning back was also an issue. When she turns back, it was when she was unconscious. It's probably the same way the other four turned back, remember as they were. Hey, it was a good guess. She mentally sighed and stood in a straight line as the other four.
"Now, close your eyes and feel that power you're holding in. Do you feel it trying to force its way out?"
"Hai," said all five in unison. The power they felt was powerful. Who knew they have so much power. It wasn't hard at all to feel their newly awaken power. It was immense, trying to force its way out that is. The sudden change of their raising power, cause the wind to blow, making hair flow with the current. The crackling of energy being push off was loud. Saino smiled to herself, yes this group was very powerful then the last. For sure, these five will master their skills in 2 weeks maybe even less.
"Now that you feel it, let it flow free. Let it consume you, become one with it." Listening to her last order, they gave in to the power. At first it knocked the breath out of them, but has it consumed them it became warm, making them feel safe. Different colors of lights consume the five as they let their power go. The blinding lights lasted for a few second. As the light died down, the five was in their forms.
"Very good. That was done nicely. Now that the easy part was done, we should go ahead and start."
"You mean that's the only thing that's going to be easy?" questioned Tsutsuma.
"Who said that it was going to be easy?"
InuYasha sat on a tree branch. He mused over his thoughts. It always came toward Kagome. Her laughs and her smiles, which she had always gave them. His fists tighten as he thought about her.
'That bastard! Kagome, I hope you're alright. If he touches you or lay a finger on you, I swear, I swear…" Swear what, that he'll kill him? What was he thinking? He can't kill his brother. Even though he hated to admit this, his brother is stronger then him. But, there is one question that plagued his mind. Why? Why of all people did he take Kagome? Could it be for Tetsuiga. Yes, it had to be it. Why else will Sesshoumaru kidnap Kagome? He knew it will get to him. The bastard. Just the mere thought of him made his blood boil.
'Kagome… Why did you wander in the forest in the first place? Why didn't you stay where you were suppose to? If I hadn't left…Kagome…the thought of you gone, it hurts.' His fists tighten more causing small droplets of blood to drop on the ground. He can't give up know. He was going to get Kagome back no matter what, even if it takes his own life.
"Alright, know what are we going to do now, Saino-sensei," questioned Tsutsuma. He gave glare at Saino. This mere woman is going too teach him how to fight? To him this is a just a waste of his time. He already knew how to fight.
"Come Tsutsuma."
"Nani?"
"I want you to attack me. If you can land a blow on me, then I'll call you sensei."
"Find with me," he smirked at Sesshoumaru as he took out his scythe. He turned around looking at Saino who was only 7 yards away. "This will be a piece of cake! Watch this Kagome! I'll show you who is stronger!" (Is it just me or this is like a Kouga and InuYasha thing? ;)
"Enough with you're talking, Tsutsuma let me see what you got." Saino smirked at Tsutsuma pulling out her sword out of her sheath. The sword gave a yellowish glow making the Tsutsuma slightly wonder about her sword.
"Why you… FIND!" Tsutsuma took his scythe and charge at Saino. Swinging it towards Saino, as he got near her. Saino side-step to the left as Tsutsuma swung his scythe at her, causing him to fall on the ground. Shock played on his face as he fell on the ground.
"What the hell just happen…?"
"Is that all you got Tsutsuma?" asked Saino.
"As I recall Tsutsuma, you don't charge at you enemy mindlessly. Don't you agree Chiharu?" said Sesshoumaru.
"Hai."
Kagome and Myoki giggle at the sight. Hey it was funny. He fell flat on his face. And he calls himself strong. How can you not say that's not funny?
"Gomen ne, Tsutsuma, it just I couldn't help it," cried Kagome. Tears slide down her face as she laughed.
"Tsutsuma you might want to work on landing!" yelled Myoki. The two girls laughed more grabbing their stomachs in the process. Kagome wiped her tears as her giggling died down. She smiled, her first real smile. It's been a while when she felt like this. She took a good look at Tsutsuma's dumbfounded face and giggled lightly.
Saino sighed at the sight. Maybe she was wrong about them completing their training in just 2 weeks. She looked at Tsutsuma and shook her head. She took her sheath and hit him on the head.
"What the hell was that for?!"
"Enough." The giggling and the yelling stop all at once. "Tsutsuma that was pathetic." She gave another sigh and look at everyone. "If you're to complete this training, you must have these qualities. Brains. If you don't think before you act you'll become like this baka right here," she looked at Tsutsuma as she said this, "Courage to fight your battles, stamina help bring out one attack after another, heart in your fighting, and," she pause and looked at Kagome, "confidence in yourself. If you put all these qualities then you'll be stronger and unconquerable. Now, Tsutsuma I want you to come at me again, and use your head. You have a brain, use it."
"Find." He said quietly. He watch as Saino got in her position across from him. He'll show them, he'll prove to them that he had brains! He positioned himself; with his left leg in front of him and his right leg slightly turn more towards the inside. He closed his eyes thinking of tactics that could give him the advantage.
"A stance," said Kagome.
"He's thinking." stated Chiharu.
"Thinking?" questioned Myoki
"Hai, the baka is actually thinking of tactics." replied Sesshoumaru.
Tsutsuma tilted his scythe upwards. He had speed. That the only real advantage he has. But, there is one thing. He can also hide his aura pretty good. Yes, that will do. He can confuse her. If he runs towards her…Yes, he had a plan now. 'Let's put it to the test.'
Tsutsuma opened his eyes and smirked at Saino. She has know idea how really Tsutsuma can be. He moved his left leg more outward. He ran towards her getting ready for the next part of his plan.
"Are you a fool Tsutsuma? This won't work. You must really don't have any brains," said Saino
"That's what you think," Tsutsuma said quietly.
He quickly disappeared from Saino's sight. His physical form was not the only thing gone, but his aura. It was like he disappeared from thin air.
'Nani? I can't feel him.' thought Saino. A small smile appeared on her face. 'So he really was thinking.' She unsheathed her sword. Tsutsuma got her stump. She couldn't feel him any where. The only thing she can do was prepare for the attack.
"Up there!" pointed Kagome.
Saino looked up. The sudden aura pushed her back slightly knocking the wind out of her. 'How did his aura get so strong all of a sudden?' Tsutsuma appeared above her, smiling down at her. She recovered quickly just in time to block his attack. The sound of metal clashing was loud. Who knew that Tsutsuma was smarter then he looked. She pushed her body weight more on him. She let her ki flowed down her left hand. She smiled at Tsutsuma, who was trying to push her down. He looked down and saw her left hand glowing a yellowish tint. Before he knew it, Saino punched him in the stomach. He dropped his weapon, trying to regain he lost breath. He dropped on one knee glaring at the women before him.
"Much better. You actually surprise me. If it wasn't for Kagome them I think I mighty already have an injury." She smiled at Tsutsuma before offering her hand. Tsutsuma gave a 'humph' and took her hand. Once he was up, he stood next to Myoki, waiting for the next part in this training. "Now we all know that Tsutsuma is actually smarter then he looks, who's my next opponent?" Everyone looked at Saino. Sesshoumaru just snorted and turned his head the other way. "Well then, I guess I'll be picking. Kagome."
'Shit! I hope its not me!" "H-Hai?"
"You'll be my next opponent. Draw."
Miasma surrounded Tsukihiro castle. A young looking kaze youkai with red eyes walked down the old halls towards her master. Her powers felt weak, and she had a taste for blood. Every time she saw an animal or anything living she was itching to kill it. Something was going on if her master summoned her to his room. She turned to the left and stop at the first door to the right. The shoji screen was the only thing that kept her from her master. She took a knee and wait for her command.
"Enter."
She sighed mentally as she slid the shoji door open. 'This better be important,' she thought. She sat down and met the red eyes of her master.
"Kagura, you might know why I summon. Your demonic aura has it weaken?"
"Hai, Naraku."
"Well it seems I'm right. Kanna has been filling the same. Her mirror is restless."
"Do you know what going on, Naraku?" She truly despise Naraku, but the only reason why she with him, because he created her. Not only that, but he has her heart too. If she even tried to escape she'll be destroy, absorbed back into Naraku's body. The look she gave him shows that she is restless and wanted answers, and she wanted now.
"Someone is being impatient are they?" He gave a baritone laugh that made Kagura's hair on the back of her neck stand up. "You want answers? Something happen, that effects us all. For me I feel like I've become stronger. My strength feels like it double. You know why, Kagura?"
"No, why?" She was getting impatient by the second as he played with her, giving her useless questions for her to answer.
"It seems I've just been reborn into something better and more powerful."
'Reborn? Is that why he has been locked up in this room for 4 days?'
"You see Kagura, I'm not just known as Naraku, I'm also known as Lucifer now."
"Lucifer?"
"Hai, the ruler of the underworld and of all evil! This power is immense. I can destroy anything in my path."
"I don't get it. How is this suppose to deal with my aura weaken?" He laughed again, giving Kagura an amuse look.
"You see Kagura, I'm not the only one that has change. Kagome has too."
"Inuyasha's wench?"
"She's not a wench anymore. She's free game and I want her."
"Nani?"
"Kagome," he paused listening to the way her name rolled off his tongue. "Kagome has change into something, or shall I say someone more powerful. She's the Shizamako."
"Shizamako?"
"Hai, the Shizamako, the most powerful being into world. Her aura is untouched, pure. She's a fallen angle. You see Kagura, I want her. If I can have her, my powerful will double again. I can control that Shikon Jewel that she carriers. I can have whatever I want, if I have her. This is where you come in. I want you to find my little jewel's location, and report back to me. Do you got it?"
"Hai."
"Good, your dismiss." Kagura bowed and stood up to open the shoji door. "Oh, and Kagura?"
"Hai?"
"Don't fail me." His tone was cold and icy as he spoke. "You'll know what will happen."
"Hai." She step out of the room and closed the shoji door. She glared at the man inside the room. 'Bastard! I hope she destroys you before you even touch her!' Kagura gave one last glare before she headed outside.
"I'm not going to repeat myself Kagome." Saino had a heated gaze at Kagome as she stood in her position.
"Demo, I can't…"
Saino sighed as she looked at the girl in front of her. "Fine. If you won't make the first move, I will!" Saino charged at Kagome. She moved to the left, making her seem she disappear in Kagome's eye.
'Crap! Where did she go? Okay, Kagome, you can do this feel her aura. Come on! Fuck, what the hell I'm thinking! I can't do this!"
"You're too slow, Kagome." Saino kicked Kagome from behind, making her fly to the other end of field. "Kagome, maybe you were right. You're not the Shizamako. You're weak. If I were you, I'll step down from the title. You're useless."
Kagome eyes widen at Saino's statement. She was right. She's useless and weak. She can never be the Shizamako. The memories of InuYasha flowed into her mind. All the time he called her useless. She was weak. No wonder he picked Sango over her. Why was so she useless? Why?
"Kagome, how are you going to repay me if you're on the ground like that?" Sesshoumaru voice came to her as she sulked on the ground. She looked at the stoic face of the god that was talking to her. Her eyes widen at what he had said. That promise she made about repaying him. He still remembers? So he was serious. She stared in to the green depths that were his eyes. He believed in her. What was she doing! How can she just fall and remember those awful things InuYasha said to her? InuYasha is not here anymore. She's not the weak person she was before. She had them. The stares they gave her. They all believed in her. She can't give up now! She promised Sesshoumaru that she'll repay him. And after what he said yesterday too was still in her mind. 'Don't hurt yourself.' Oh, she was going to make him eat those words. She's the Shizamako and she's going to prove to everyone when she fights, she a bitch.
She stood up wiping off the dirt that was on the side of her mouth. She smirked at Saino looking at her straight in the eyes. She unsheathed her blades pointing them directly at Saino.
"You may got me there Saino, but don't think I'll let you off that easy for hitting me like that."
Saino smiled at the girl in front of her. She found her confidence. Now she can fight for real. Oh, she wanted to see what she was going to do next.
"Hontou? I would like to see you try."
"You would like to see me try? Oh, Saino you forgot I'm the Shizamako. I can practically do anything. Remember, I'm the most powerful being standing on this very earth. Isn't that what you told me? I may not have the training like them. But, believe me, when I put my head into it I can kick some serious ass. Get ready to get your ass kick, Saino."
"We'll just have to see won't we?"
The four that sat on the sides watch as the two taunt each other. Who would win this fight, was a question that ran through their minds.
"It seems that Kagome found her confidence," said Chiharu.
"It seems so! She better kick her ass! GO KAGOME!" yelled Tsutsuma. "Come on! We need to cheer for her! We don't want her to think that she's alone in this!"
"I don't 'cheer'. You can do something so childish, but I'm going to watch." Sesshoumaru crossed his arms onto his chest. He wasn't going to cheer, but he'll believe in her. The girl intrigued him. If she does win, he'll be the next one to fight her.
"Whatever. What about you Chiharu?" Chiharu just stared at him as he spoke, not even bothering to give him an answer.
"Don't worry Tsutsuma. I'll cheer with you. YEAH! GET HER KAGOME! YOU CAN DO IT!" Myoki and Tsutsuma cheered Kagome on. Who gives a damn if she loses? Hey, they can believe in her. Giving her the courage that they know she needs.
"Looks like you're quite popular." Saino started to circle Kagome moving her blade towards Kagome.
"Their cheers for me well bring me to defeat you. Get ready to beg for mercy." They circling around each other began to increase in speed. Stances change as new strategies came in to mind. Saino was the first to stop the circling as she advanced towards Kagome. Kagome did the same, but taking wary steps. Both had a heated gaze at each trying to predict what each other were going to do next. Soon the walking turned into jogs. Then the jogs turn in to a full run towards each. Both put their blades in front waiting for the impact. The clashing of metal could be heard in a mile radius.
"You pretty good," said Kagome. She put more of her strength into pushing Saino, which was actually working. "But not good enough!" Kagome swung her left blade aiming for Saino's stomach. Lucky, Saino jumped, barely avoiding the attack. She gracefully landed on her feet, about 5 yards away from Kagome.
'How did she get this strong all of a sudden? Now I see why she was chosen. I don't think I have to go easy on her.' Saino charged at Kagome again but disappeared again.
"You're going to do that again? And here I was expecting something better." Kagome gave a sighed. She's not going to be weak anymore. The past is gone know. She'll become stronger. She'll prove Saino that she is the Shizamako. 'Feel her aura. Damn which one is it? Wait a minute. I think I found it.' Kagome smiled to herself. 'You're in the air. An aerial attack? Come on Kagome, let's show her what we got!' Kagome jumped into the air, but to meet the face of Saino.
"Nani?! How did you…"
"I felt your aura." Kagome swung her right blade at Saino. Swiftly, Saino blocked her attack. The two swung at each in the air, trying to find an opening.
"Ne Tsutsuma, isn't this battle getting more and more exciting?"
"Yeah it is, I mean look at Kagome! Every time I look at her chesssssssss (chest is what he was about to say), I mean she's beating the crap out of Saino." Tsutsuma gave a nervous laugh at Myoki, as he scratched the back of his head. Myoki gave him a glare and turn her head to look at anything abut him.
"Hentai."
The battle continued on as both block each other attacks. They're feet landed on the ground as both separated from each other. Kagome and Saino tried to regain their breath as they glared at each other.
"You haven't got me begging for mercy Kagome."
Kagome growled at Saino. 'Bitch' Kagome fully charged at Saino, She crossed her blades getting ready to block any attack that came to her.
"That's not going to work, Kagome. You of all people should know that." Saino charged at Kagome, channeling her energy to tip of her blade. She looked at Kagome, but to catch a smirk on her face. 'What is she planning?' With out noticing Kagome changed her speed, quickly moving beside Saino, hiding her aura at the same time.
"You should always know what your opponent is thinking, Saino." Saino turned her head. Her eyes widen as she meet Kagome's greenish-blue eyes. Before she can react, Kagome swung her left blade, knocking Saino's blade 10 yards away.
"Well aren't you in a tight position?" Kagome twirled her blades playfully as she looked at Saino.
"Not really. Swords aren't the only thing I know who to do." Saino tucked her right arm behind her back, while she left was out in front of her. "I also know how to do taijutsu." Saino charged at Kagome, but to disappeared and reappear beside Kagome knocking her blades off both her hands.
"It seems you're the one in the tight spot now Kagome."
Kagome glared, and watch as Saino moved her arms slightly. She felt Saino channeling her ki in her left fist. Kagome cautiously moved toward Saino with her arms out in front. When she was little she took karate and some other thing that has tsu at the end. She was young, so she really can't remember any of the techniques she was taught. But, hey she can try. She'll try to do the same thing that Saino is doing, channeling her ki to her fists and her feet. Saino won't know what hit her.
They slowly walked towards each other both waiting for the first attack. Saino kept her stance, looking how Kagome was to get out of this one. She knew for sure that the girl did not know any form of taijutsu. There was no way for her to win with fist to fist combat. There are only two options for her. 1. Run and get one of her swords. 2. Give up. She knew the girl was too stubborn to give up, so she must be thinking to get one of her swords. The swords were at least 7 yards away from were they are. If she could stop her from getting her blades then victory should be hers. She inwardly smiled at the results.
Kagome saw the twinkle in Saino's eyes. She was planning something, and that something must not be good. Whatever she was planning, she needs to be the one to make the first move. Kagome charged at Saino throwing a punch towards her stomach. Saino blocked it but this was different then any normal punch. Saino's eyes widen when she just realized what made the punch so different then any other normal one. The girl was infusing her ki into her fist. She, Saino, was the only one that could master Gurenken. It was an extremely hard technique. How did the girl master this technique so fast? It too her at lest a whole year to master it!
Another punch with ki was thrown at Saino. It was getting harder to block Kagome's attack. The ki that she infused with her punches was powerful. Kagome threw a high kick at Saino knocking her to the ground.
"It looks like I win." Kagome smiled at Saino that laying on the ground.
"The battle just has begun, Kagome." Saino lift her self up and did a back flip landing where her blade were.
Kagome saw as Saino picked her blade up. She was in big trouble now. She had to reach her blades some how. They were at least 4 yards away behind her, but that meant she had to turn her back to get them. If that what she had to do to get her blades then so be it. She turned around and sprinted towards her blades.
"Thinking to get your blades? Not when I'm here." Saino sprinted towards Kagome swing her blade at Kagome. Kagome jumped in time. She pushed her self in the air flying towards her blades. (Remember Kagome has wings. If you don't remember go back to chapter 2.) Grabbing her blades in time, she got in position facing Saino that was a few feet away from her.
Saino had a look on her face that made Kagome shiver. Something was going on. She looked at Saino's blade. The ki was infusing with the blade. Her blade glowed pink the ki was infusing with it. For some reason she knew this attack, and this attack was not a good sign for Kagome.
Saino's blade glowed even brighter. 'It's time.' She smiled at Kagome knowing she won't be able to get out of this on. She drew a circle around Kagome. A full blast of energy came out of her sword going towards Kagome. Kagome's eyes widen as she saw that energy coming towards here. Saino wasn't holding back. If she doesn't do something, this energy could kill her. She quickly erected a barrier around her. Lucky she knew had to erect barriers when she was just a regular miko. The impact of the blast made a loud crackling sound as it hit her barrier. She saw as trees were cut into pieces. Cheery blossoms came after the blast. This attack she knew. She's sure of it. She stood up as she lowered her barrier. This attack Saino did was the same as her, Hyakuretsuoukazan. Even if she never seen the attack before, something in her mind was telling her this was the attack.
Saino looked at the girl that easily avoided her attack. The girl also knew how to erect a barrier. Yes her attack was the Hyakuretsuoukazan, but not as powerful. She had enough energy for her to do one more of Hyakuretsuoukazan. Thinking, she didn't even know that Kagome just figure out how to do this attack.
'If this is really my attack, then does movements are the key to bring this attack out.' Kagome smiled at her hypothesis. Yes, all she have to do was the same movements just like Saino. But, with double the power. She'll do the attack with both blades not just one. She pulled out her blades in front of her. She looked up o see if Saino was paying attention. It seems the angel was in deep thought. This was a really good advantage. She infused her ki to both of her blades letting it build up. When she couldn't hold the ki inside anymore she drew two circles around Saino making them intersect. Saino was in for it alright. Light started to form as the attack started.
The light brought Saino back from her thoughts. She looked up but to see Kagome smiling. She looked at her blades as the ki began to take a physical form. 'She figured out the Hyakuretsuoukazan.' Her eyes widen at the thought. The girl hasn't even seen the attack twice and she already knows how to do it! The girl surely was perspective. But, not only that, she can do the attack with both her blades. She can't avoid this attack with out canceling it out. There was no choice. Even her barrier wasn't that strong to hold off the power of Kagome's attack. She did the same movements as Kagome.
Kagome watch as her attack began to form. She looked at Saino who knew what Kagome was doing. Saino started her attack. Her Hyakuretsuoukazan was forming faster then hers. Kagome need to release her attack now. If she doesn't release it now then there will be no chance of winning. She Kagome swung her blade at Saino releasing her attack. Both blast from each of her blades swirled around each other going towards there target. Saino saw as Kagome release her attack. She too release her attack hoping it will stop the powerful ki coming towards her.
The two powerful collided into each other, making a crackling sound around each other. At first Saino's attack pushed Kagome's, but Kagome didn't give up. She release another Hyakuretsuoukazan pushing Saino's attack back. Saino's attack faded away as Kagome's head towards her. Her eyes widen as the attack continue towards her. She had to form a barrier. A very strong barrier fast.
'This will take up all my ki. If I don't form a barrier quick I'll be caught in the attack.' Saino focus all her ki to making a powerful barrier. Yellow ki surrounded her. Just in time her barrier was form, when the Kagome's attack hit. Her barrier was beginning to dissolve. She put more ki into the barrier hoping it won't fail. Trees were slice leaving the land bear. Who knew Kagome will release such a powerful attack her first time.
Saino looked around as the dust began to clear when the attack faded away. She was breathing hard, using almost all her ki to form a barrier. Knowing it was safe to bring down her barrier, she stepped out.
Kagome hid her aura as she advance towards Saino. She may had escape her attack but she wasn't going to escape this one. Saino felled in the trap. Kagome smirked as she was directly facing Saino's back. The angel was breathing hard as she looked around. This was Kagome's chance. She punched Saino in the back, infusing a little ki in to her punch. Saino flew and landed on her stomach. Kagome quickly sprinted towards her. Grabbing her blades she placed them on Saino's neck.
"It seems I win."
"It seems you do. I underestimated you."
"Hai, you did."
Saino smiled as she felt Kagome's blades left her neck. She turned on her back, but to see Kagome's hand in front of her. She gladly took it and stood up. She already felt tire from using almost all her ki. They walked in front of the four gods. They all had stun look on their faces, except Sesshoumaru. He smiled slightly knowing that the girl will win.
"Kagome you won! Congratulations!" yelled Myoki.
"Yeah you kicked Saino's ass! Sugoi!" exclaimed Tsutsuma.
Kagome blushed as they praised her. She was so happy with herself. This was a good sign. This will make the rest of the steps to change herself easier.
"If I recall Tsutsuma I kicked your ass. So since Kagome kicked mine, then she can easily kick yours."
"She's right, Tsutsuma. You might not wanna piss Kagome off," said Chiharu.
Kagome laughed as Tsutsuma's face paled at the comment. She looked at Sesshoumaru whose eyes immediately locked with hers. His face may have been the same stoic self, but in his eyes were amusement and praise. Her eyes widened. He was praising her! (In his own way) He believed in her. For once she felt all the weight on her shoulders was lifted. She gave him one of her smiles. A real smiled that she had first usually saved for InuYasha.
"I guess training is ending early. My lack of energy is making me tire. I suggest you get sleep some too."
Claps were heard as Saino made the statement.
"That was one heck of a battle!" said Shizuma. The three lords walked towards them with horses and guards around them.
"You'll be one great warrior Kagome-sama," said Rizome.
"Yes you will be. But, as you see we have to leave to govern our lands," said Ryoku
"Father, you leaving so soon?" questioned Myoki.
"Hai," Answered Ryoku.
"Sesshoumaru, we wish you well, and all of you two. Good luck!" said Shizuma.
Sesshoumaru nodded. He watch as the lords mounted themselves onto their horses.
"Sayonara!" yelled Kagome. She waved as they rode into the woods.
"Well, I'll be getting some sleep. Oyasumi." Saino bowed and left towards the castle.
"I think I'll do the same." Chiharu followed Saino towards the castle.
"Well that was a very exciting day! I'm going to the hot springs, do you want to come Kagome?" asked Myoki.
"Hai." The two walked to the castle leaving two gods behind them.