(Okay….So a lot of reviews….thanks…bin sending you my thanks….sort quickly but I got some thanks in…right…O.o…sry but I didn't get the replies or I did but they were deleted in a very confusing argument on my email….so if you don't mind those who responded…can you do it again…I promise I won't lose it or have it accidentally deleted in an argument about privacy and how half of you aren't out to kill me….don't ask….oh and one more thing….who do you think should win the tournament???)

Monday

(Ichigo Kurosaki & Orihime Inoue VS Usagi Tsukino & Mamoru Chiba)

The tournament had begun that Monday. Some were excited, some were tired, and some were still trying to party, but all were there to watch the matches. The best ones from every school were competing. The elimination round began with Ichigo and Orihime versus Usagi and Mamoru. The match was being placed somewhere outside the palace but inside the kingdom. Pure grass was the only thing they had surrounding them. Neatly placed rocks were structured around the fighting grounds. All rocks, patches of grass, and spots or shades were taken. Kagome sat at the top surrounded by her usual round of friends. Sesshoumaru was at the bottom. He had to do the welcoming speech as his father would've done. Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru made himself known, silencing all with a simple glare.

In the middle of his welcoming speech he looked up at Kagome. He had said something about 'trust those around you, for we are all friends.' She rolled her eyes. She hadn't told him what happened. The way she put it, it was nothing but a mere conversation with tea and crumpets. Kagome didn't want to tell him she was a demon. She didn't want to admit it yet. Her mother had hid it from her. Her real mother had concealed her demon form and her other mother had hid that fact from her. Kagome didn't care. She hardly remembered either one of them. Having Sesshoumaru know what really happened would just complicate things between them. It seemed that all they did now was complicate things. Maybe that's all it was; a big complication that she had fooled herself into thinking it was a relationship. An actual affection between the two; looking closely it was nothing but a big disagreement.

Kagome sighed, looking away from Sesshoumaru's desperate gaze. She wanted the fight to begin. She wanted it to be her turn already. She wanted to test this newly found power; this new demon she had become. Kagome turned to Sango. Sango didn't know either. Kagome didn't wish to burden her friend with more stress. She was going to but when Sango had told her that Kohaku had gone missing she had no heart for it. Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru made his way to her. She loved the fact that he still made heads turn because of his beauty. It was one of the things she had liked about him.

"You okay?" Sesshoumaru asked, true, loving care taking over his voice. Kagome nodded. She was about to say something but the crowd began to cheer as the players made their way onto the field.

"Hey, it's Ichigo!" Kagome said, she cheered along with Sango, Kagura, and Kanna. "Who's the girl?"

"That's Orihime. She may look like a nice girl but that girl don't play!" Sango yelled.

"No the other girl," Kagome pointed to the girl with the two balls of blonde hair. "And what's with the hair?"

"I think it's cute!" Sango said, pulling her hair up the same way.

"She hasn't even begun to fight and already has a fan." Kagura called over. "Kanna, who is she?"

"That is…" Kanna opened up a pamphlet. "Usagi Tsukino and Mamoru Chiba. She is very strong and admirable. Her nickname that she put down is Sailor Moon. How funny is that?"

A sudden uproar was heard. Usagi had just transformed into some sort of uniform. Mamoru Chiba had a black tuxedo and a white mask. Ichigo simply stood with his sword and Orihime standing behind him. The sun at the top and his sword pointing forward the elimination round had begun. From where Kagome sat she could see the sparks-literaly- from Sailor Moon. Her and Mamoru worked pretty well but they were too weak. Ichigo swung his sword attacking while Orihime did all the defense.

Ichigo went for the attack against Mamoru not knowing Usagi was right behind him. Orihime countered with an incantation, Kagome couldn't hear much above all the cheering but she did see the affect. That girl was powerful. Ichigo was stuck in a sword fight against Mamoru. Usagi took off her head band and threw it at Orihime barely missing her as Orihime moved out of the way. At two seperate corners Kagome found that it was too much action to watch altogether. If you watched Orihime and Usagie you missed Ichigo and Mamoru, and vice versa. Finally they seemed to regroup but not by choice. Usagi and Mamoru were closing in on them quickly. Cheers exploded as the audience realized what was happening.

"Hmph! They might just win." Kagome heard Sango say. Sesshoumaru couldn't keep his mind on their moves. He would usually observe his opponent and easily defeat him when Sesshoumaru fought 'em. But his mind kept jeering its way back to Kagome and Naraku. What happened, Kagome? Why won't you tell me? Why won't you let me in?

Ichigo and Orihime looked done for. Usagi took out a wand, everyone watched with excitement as it began to sparkle. Mamoru had a sort of stick. Ichigo was telling Orihime something. Usagi shouted and threw her power at Orihime; who had moved out of the way in synchrinization with Ichigo. Mamoru was struck by the power and fell back unto the ground. Usagi looked shocked. Orihime took her chance knocking the girl off her feet and letting Ichigo place the tip of his sword at her neck.

"It's over." Sesshoumaru said. He waved a hand and the judge of the competition stepped down.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the winners; Ichigo and Orihime." His voice barely made it to the back of the stands as the cheers drowned him out. Sango was smiling but her heart was really going for Usagi. The new challengers were making their way on the field.

"Well, that was okay. Not what I expected." Kagura said, walking down the steps as the gang made their way to the cafeteria.

"They sucked! Watch how action packed my round will be. I'll give 'em something to watch." Inuyasha announced. Kikyo rolled her eyes.

"As if you would do anything worth watching. We've seen it all. Making an ass of yourself is no longer amusing, little brother." Sesshoumaru came up behind him. He was trying to reach Kagome, who was walking awfully fast down the steps.

"No, you're right making an ass of yourself was taken over by Sesshoumaru. His one act of assholiness has never been surpassed. Kagome has crowned him king and she his fool." Kikyo yelled. Sesshoumaru blushed, he could tell by the change in Kagome's walk that she had heard. Kikyo, seeming satisfied, walked off with Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru was an arm's length away from Kagome when someone took hold of him.

"You have to stay and watch. You're the heir. They think it an honor when you stay." Sesshoumaru was led blindedly towards his seat.

Celestial Dragon 219
"Kagome, hold up." Sango ran behind her. "I found my brother. Will you go with me to get him?"

Kagome nodded. Sango saddled two horses and raced down the trail. Kagome had her bow and arrow. Sango had her concealed weapons...concealed.

"Will we be back in time?" Kagome asked, she blushed. "I'm sorry Sango."

"Its okay I understand. You want it to be over with. We can make it. It's just that since Kohaku went missing I tried to find him. I've asked a couple of demons I know. They finally found him somewhere outside Sesshoumaru's kingdom. The demons are in a frenzy! I got news of my village, its completely taken over by demons. They're helping the demon fighters of my home to stop others. I don't understand what could've brought this." Sango ran ahead, catching sight of something in the distance. Kagome watched as Kohaku's body revealed itself beside a tree.

"Funny how that's the only tree on this hill." Kagome took out her bow and arrow hooking it on. "Something's not right."

Sango had finally reached her brother. Kagome watched, their conversation was becoming an argument.

"Kagome!" She didn't know if that was his voice or Sango's. Kagome turned to see a horned demon charging at her. She let her arrow fly. The demon was thrown off his horse.

"Sango get Kohaku!" She ordered, rounding on the demon. The horse kicked his legs and charged. A ball flew at them from their side. Kagome jumped off her horse. "Son of a bitch!"

She saw two more guys head towards Kohaku and Sango.

"Sango!" Kagome ran towards her but the horned demon attacked from behind. "Oh shit!"

Kagome took out her chain. It glowed and hummed against her fingers. Kagome was startled but went right on fighting. She rolled out of range from the demon.

There's only one move that will get those guys and this one. I haven't practiced it enough but lets hope my new demon power can take it.

Kagome closed her eyes and concentrated her senses on her chain. It broke into several pieces and scattered around the hill. In her mind it was as if a thousand eyes had opened for her. She saw every point in which the broken piece had fallen. She saw Sango with a dagger at the ready. She saw the two demons approaching. She saw the horned demon charge at her. She saw herself holding the tips of the chain.

"Celestial Dragon 219!" Kagome's voice startled all of them. She felt her power, her demonic power, flow into every single-two hundred nineteen-piece of the chain. It glowed slightly. Springing into life it took the form of a dragon. It's mouth open wide heading for the three attackers. Kagome turned her head as the stench of blood filled her nostrils. A sight of a thousand slaughters lay between Kagome and Sango. Regaining herself a bit Kagome finally made it to Sango. She saw the limp body in Sango's arms and thought it was her doing at first. Then she saw the demon's weapon wedged behind Kohaku's back. Sango was both surprised and strained.

Within a few minutes Kohaku's grave was finished. Sango lay purple flowers at his stone. Silent tears stained her cheeks. Sango turned to the spilled mess.

"I guess we should do something for them as well." Sango whispered.

"Don't worry about them. They'll evaporate into the air shortly. That's one good thing about that move. No mess no evidence." Kagome said with a smile. "Sorry."

"Let's go home, Kagome." She got on her horse. Kagome was about to follow when something caught her eye behind the tree. It looked like a skeleton key.

"Sango!" Kagome yelled, but Sango was out of reach. "I'll give it to her later."

Tuesday
"So, whose up today?" Kouga asked, catching up to Kanna.

"Kagura and Sango."

"What?"

"Yep."

"This ought to be fun." Miroku said, coming from behind them. "She just lost her brother and now she has to fight."

"She'll be fine." Kanna said, her eyes looking into her mirror. "Its Kagura I'm worried about."

Miroku gave Kanna an odd look. "So Kanna, can you see anything in that thing?"

"Sometimes. When she wants me to." Miroku raised a brow.

"Who wants you to?"

"The mirror."

"Oh."

"You won't know until you ask."

"What?"

"You won't know how she feels until you ask."

"I don't think I should..."

"You two have been through enough together for her to not be affected. Trust that loyalty to a loved one isn't everything you should be keen on keeping."

"What do you mean?"

"Secrets are never secrets for long. They have a way of appearing magickly...you know?"

"What?" Kanna smiled and walked ahead catching Kagura's arm. Miroku looked a bit worried.

"That's Kanna for you. A riddle after another. Always keeps me guessing." Kouga patted Miroku. "Now lets get you ready for the match."

Back at Kagome's dorm...

"Kagome what happened?" This was about the fifteenth time he'd asked.

"I told you I used the power and then they died and stuff." Kagome repeated.

"Not that! What happened with Naraku!"

"Why can't you just leave it alone? You never cared before!"

"Yes I did! I've always cared!"

"Chea, except when I was human! Oh wait I still am!"

"Are you sure?"

"What?" Kagome's heart began to beat harder. Does he know?

"I mean, maybe he did something to you to change you. You haven't been the same. Even your aura has changed."

"Nothing has changed! You never knew me enough to know the difference! And I would appreciate it if you stayed away from my aura!"

"Its not like I was ever close to it!"

"And with that attitude you'll never get near it!"

"Are we still talking about your aura?"

"You stupid man!" Kagome stormed out the room. She ran as she realized Sango's match was about to begin.