Chapter 2
With in the next two weeks Kagome improved well enough to start her training with other demons and half demons in the army. Today however she was stuck with a pulled blooded demon that thought too much of himself but he also believed that half breeds were worthless peace of crap. Just as she blocked his attack he pulled out a small dagger and hit her in the leg before saying, "You worthless bitch, your to slow to fight me."
"It's not that I'm slow you bastard is that I don't us cheap shots like the one you just did." Kagome growled as she pulled out the small weapon from her leg.
"I'd like to see you try you worthless half breed." Haku growled back with anger as he got ready to attack again.
Kagome got up and held her sword while the point faced the ground. She closed her eyes and her sword began to glow a deep blue color. She opened her eyes and yelled, "Freezing death!" The blue glow began to turn into many small daggers that were made out of ice. Haku managed to bog most of them but was hit on the arm twice and once on the leg. Kagome than stood ready for any attack that he might have in store for her but just as he was about to attack they heard the captain yell, "Haku! Kagome! To my tent now!"
Kagome and Haku gave each other death glares before running over to the captains tent. Once they entered they bowed their heads and waited for the captain to speak. After awhile of silence and death glares from the captain, the captain cleared his throat before saying, "You were suppose to be training not fighting. Haku this is the fifth time this month."
"Sorry captain, I will try to hold back." Haku replied.
"Captain…did you need something?" Kagome asked while holding back her raising anger.
"Yes tell every one to gather in front of my tent while I finish speaking with Haku." The captain ordered
"Yes sir." Kagome replied before leaving the two to talk
Kagome walked over to a tall tree that was in between all of the training areas. Once she reached it she than growled loud enough so that every one could hear her. Every stopped what they were doing and turned around to look at her. Before they could even get a chance to ignore her and turn back to what they were doing Kagome yelled out, "The captain wants every one by his tent now!"
With in inestent every one took off and stood infront of the captains tent awaiting their orders. Just as Kagome reached her fiends the captain came out of the tent and said, "First of all who ever was your partner today for training will be your partner until the lords vassals come. They will arrive in one month to take Kagome to the castle to server our lord and lade."
Every one yelled a 'Yes sir' before allowing him to continue. Kagome however was forced to make her way to the front to accept the honor of being chosen before the others that have been their longer then he. Just as she reached his side he said, "Every one is to train early morning and help the villagers after we've eaten. And every one is to bathe every day. That is all." He finished before walking back into his tent.
Every one left to their tents to rest up before they all ate. Ino, Yumi and Sakura staid where they were to wait for Kagome. Just as Kagome reached them she saw an angry Yumi and a happy Ino and Sakura. She stood in front of them and asked, "What's with Yumi?"
"Oh, she's just piss because she got stuck with Lee for a month." Ino answered
"Shut up! Let's just go to the spring so that I can get my mussels all unnoted form the damn stress." Yumi growled
"Hold on, we still have to get our stuff from our tents, so how about we meet at the hot spring at the other end of the village." Sakura replied.
"Yah, we'll meet there. Last one there has to get all of our lunches." Ino stated
"You're on." Kagome added
"Ready, set go!" Yumi yelled
With in the blink of an eye they all ran off. Kagome and Yumi went to their tent and Ino and Sakura went to their tent. Kagome and Yumi were the first ones there. After words Kagome reached over to the top of her bag and pulled out the daggers. Ino and Sakura just looked at the red clothed bag with no opening. Before they could say anything Yumi asked, "What the hell kind of bag is that."
"It was my fathers; only his blood line can safely put and pull things out of this bag. My mother gave it to me after my father dies." Kagome explained sadly
"Shit! Kagome I'm sorry." Yumi said
"Yeah, but I'm just wondering what do you mean safely?" Sakura added
"You don't have to answer if you don't want to." Ino added
"Don't worry about it. What I meant was that who ever tried to pull out anything from it will be burned to the bone." Kagome explained
"Oh, that sounds cool." Ino said for lack of words
"I guess so." Kagome said as she slipped into the hot springs to join them.
Kagome closed her eyes and tried to relax only to be made nervous by the images she got. She saw her parent's smiling at her then the day when her mother broke down after her fathers' death. Lastly she saw the exact moment her mother was killed. Without even wanting to or knowing it Kagome began to let tears roll down her face.
"Kagome? Are you o.k.?" Yumi asked; they were really close they were almost as close as sisters. After the first day she arrived they looked after one another and always made each other laugh. However Yumi had never seen her cry so this made her worry a lot about her.
"Oh, yeah, it's just I was remembering my parents." Kagome answered softly
"Do you miss them?" Ino asked
"Yeah, I miss them a lot. But there not with me any more so there's nothing more I can do." Kagome answered just above a whisper
"I'm sorry Kagome, but do you have any relatives?" Sakura asked
"Only one are humans that don't want me at all. Any way lets talk about something else." Kagome answered while covering up her depression.
"Um o.k., so why do you think they chose you so quickly." Sakura asked
"I don't know, hopefully I'm good enough." Kagome said worriedly 'I don't know but may be it's because of that Totosi that rated me out.' She thought angrily.
"If you'd like we could give you extra training without the captain knowing if he says no." Yumi offered
"Yeah, that would be great." Kagome said
"Yeah, your going to need it that Haku is a bastard." Ino added
"What do you want to start on first?" Sakura asked
"I guess Yumi can help me work on my attacks." Kagome answered.
"That's an ides, oh and when you have to bathe before the lords vassals arrive make sure that it's here." Ino said 'Sorry guys but I can't let him do it to her.' She though.
"Why?" Kagome asked
"Because this water is a lot more relaxing." Yumi answered, 'What the hell are you doing Ino.' She thought
"Oh, well can we go to the other one tomorrow, I'd like to see which one helps me unknot faster." Kagome requested
"Sure why not, but we might not have time." Sakura said
"K. well I'm going back to the tent, Yumi I have to go and clean my wound that Haku gave me." Kagome said as she got out of the water and covered her self up before reaching for her clothes.
"O.K. I'll meet you at the tent. I'm going to stay a while longer." Yumi replied
"And we'll see you in the morning." Sakura said
'Great now their going to lecture me.' Ino thought "Yeah, see you in the morning." She said
Kagome dried of before getting dressed. After saying her final good byes she made her way back to hers and Yumis' tent. After they made sure that she was out of hearing distance Yumi turned to Ino and glared daggers at her. However before Sakura or Yumi could say anything Ino said, "Save it, she is the only person that's next after me and I'll be dammed if that bastard of Haku will lay a finger on her." Ino growled out the last bit out it in pure anger.
"I know how you feel but if she finds out and puts up to much of a fight they will kill her. You know as well as I the captain will not let her live if she can hold off Haku." Yumi explained.
"Ino, it's better to be there for her then to morn her death. I fought back and I was left with a broken arm before I gave in." Sakura added.
"But you two got the captain, that ass whole of Haku will not stop until he is tried of her. He didn't let me be until sundown!" Ino growled
"So we can't relate but what would you prefer, be there to comfort her of watch her being placed in the ground?" Yumi asked
"Ino, you would be the only one of us that knows how to calm one's demon blood." Sakura added
Ino staid quiet for a while before getting up and leaving. She didn't want to listen. She didn't want to be told the truth. After getting dressed she took off without even saying a word to them. Yumi closed her eyes and took in a deep breath while Sakura asked, "Why didn't we fight back? I mean, we had our weapons so why didn't we?" so softly that Yumi was the only one that heard it.
"Because of fear, we were a feared that if we fought back that we would be killed. We feared the fact that we would end our very lives." Yumi answered
"But Ino fought back, we were told she was attacked but we knew why she was beaten. Why did she fight back and we didn't. What makes us so different from her?" Sakura replied sadly.
"Because she has human blood in her veins and part of a human heart. Humans fight with all they have till the very end if what they fight for is so important. That is what makes us so different." Yumi explained
"Do you think Kagome will fight back?" Sakura asked
"I know she will that is why we must be ready." Yumi answered before leaving Sakura alone at the spring.
'I hope you're wrong, if she fights back she will be killed. Kagome…please be safe.' Sakura though before leaving to rest for the night.
the next day
The next morning Kagome was woken up by Ino, Yumi and Sakura. They told her to get dressed so that they could talk to the captain about the extra training Kagome wanted. Kagome did what she was told and followed them. After they entered the captains tent they bowed before kneeling down before him.
"What is it?" the captain asked
"We have come to get your approval to give Kagome extra training before the end of the month." Yumi said
"And why would she need extra training?" he asked
"Because she does not feel she is good enough yet." Ino answered
"So if you would please allow this we would be very great full." Sakura added
"Very well then…however the nights before the vassals are she is to be tested. She will fight against Lee" He said before turning away while saying "Now leave and get started." in a cold voice.
All four of them bowed and took off to start. After they left a tall light blue haired demon entered the captains tent. He took a seat before asking, "What was that all about?"
"Don't worry Haku; I just made things easier for you. Your target shall be tested the day before near sundown meaning you'll have her for the night." The captain spoke softly enough so that only he and Haku could listen.
"Good to know, well I shall go and train than captain." Haku said as he got up
"Oh, you will be training with Ino, Yumi, Sakura, Lee and Kagome. Tell them they are to slip in to teams and you six are to rain together. Now leave." The captain ordered with a devilish grin.
Haku nodded then went off to find Lee. After he retrieved Lee they went over and found Kagome blocking and attacking the other three girls that were training her. Haku waited until he saw en opening to throw a knife at Kagome. However, when he threw it she caught it with eases and look over at him. 'Bastard is getting to me.' Kagome thought before throwing the knife back at him. Just s he cough it Ino yelled, "What the hell do you want?!"
"Lee and I are to train with you four. The captain ordered it." Haku growled at Ino with lust full eyes
"Yumi!" Ino yelled
"Clam down Ino, Oh Lee, myself and Haku shall be in one team and you, Sakura and Kagome in the other." Yumi stated
"Fine, Kagome, Sakura! Get ready." Ino growled as she walked over to her team members.
"What's going on?" Sakura asked Ino as she reached them
"We have to train with Lee and Haku." She answered with her voice full of venom
"Son of a bitch! I don't want to train with that fucker of Haku!" Kagome growled in anger
"Let's just get started." Sakura said
After having settled down a little they began their training. Kagome managed to use a second attack that allowed her to make a shield of ice in front of her sword. Haku and Lee were enjured as well as Kagome, Ino and Sakura. Once they were done Kagome was taken to her tent to have her wounds cleaned and taken care of. Haku had managed to stik her with his sword straight though her.
"That ass whole will pay!" Kagome growled as she held in the pain of her wound.
"Sorry Kagome but he is the captains' right hand. He is untouchable." Sakura said as she was finishing up.
"I still wise I could kill that bastard." Kagome growled 'Just wait till the vassals arrive.' She though bitterly
Before Sakura could say anything else, Ino and Yumi walked in with shock written all over their paces but before they could even ask what was wrong the captain walked in and looked at Kagome before saying, "You have five days till the vassals arrive. You are to rest and heal all of the five days. On the four day that evening your are to bathe and have your things ready to leave." He ordered as he just looked at her wounds. 'Haku you bastard.' He thought
"What, why?" Kagome growled as she sat up
"Because I just received word that the vassals will arrive with in that time. They will come for you so rest up." The captain explained 'I wonder if they finally back out.' He thought.
"But you said she had a month!" Ino yelled
"Hold your tongue half demon, the captain was not talking to you." Haku growled
"I see, well we shall tend to her wounds and make sure she rests captain." Yumi stated
"Good, Ino, Sakura you two are to help Lee with the arrangements." The captain ordered before walking out.
"Uh, so much for my extra training, I guys I better pack tomorrow. I wish you guys could come with me." Kagome said sadly as she lay back down.
"Don't worry, if you need to know how we are then just send a messenger and you'll know how we are. But for now rest up." Ino said
"Yah, we'll check up on you later on. Ino and I have to go and talk to Lee so we'll try to talk to you in the morning." Sakura said as she took hold of Ino by the arm and pulled her out.
"OK bye guys." Kagome replied
Ino and Sakura made their way over to Lee's tent before going to theirs. Yumi on the other hand staid up and looked after Kagome until she fell asleep. Once Kagome had fallen asleep Yumi staid up thinking for a while. 'Kagome, please don't fight back. You've barely be healed and by the time he gets a hold of you.'
Just as she turned her back she heard Kagome mumble 'mother…father…' in a whimper as she slept. Yumi walked over to Kagome covered her with a blank before walking over to her bed. Yumi blew out the candle flame and settled in t o bed. After a while of just laying in bed with her eyes closed Yumi fell asleep while she was on full guard.