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Training Time

The next day found the Takahashi brothers in the local dojo, sparring with each other. As usual, Inuyasha was getting his butt kicked. Sesshoumaru stood over his younger brother, a smirk in his eyes. "Give up yet?"

"Not a chance." Inuyasha shot back, springing to his feet. He fell back into a fighting stance, a determined gleam in his eyes. "I'll get you sooner or later."

"Inuyasha." a voice called. "What are you doing in here?"

"Training." he said simply. He tried to keep the distain from his voice but couldn't quite do it. Kikyou had been his girlfriend for a while, until she had betrayed him with another guy. He hadn't forgiven her for it, not even when she came crawling back to him when the other guy ditched her. He pitied her, but he wasn't stupid.

Kikyou gave him an odd look. "Training for what?" she asked. "You sound like you're expecting to get attacked or something."

"Maybe he is." a deeper voice responded. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stiffened instantly. Inuyasha took a step back, standing next to his brother. "What's the matter? You two don't look to happy to see me."

"Why should we be, Naraku?" Inuyasha spat. "Our group and yours don't exactly get along."

"Relax." Naraku chuckled. "I'm here on business, not to hurt you."

"What kind of business?" Sesshoumaru asked skeptically. He shot Inuyasha a look. The younger boy nodded and moved a few paces to the side, placing himself so if Naraku attacked, he could easily jump out of the way and assist Sesshoumaru should he need it. Not that he would; my brother can take on just about anyone.

"That girl you've taken in; Kagome, I believe her name is."

"What about her?"

"Let her out from under your protection." he said simply. "We have unfinished business with her."

"You stay away from her." Inuyasha snapped. His golden eyes were starting to glow red. Naraku unknowingly took a step back. Everyone knew better than to mess with a youkai, even a hanyou, when their demonic nature was starting to come out. "She's nothing to you."

"Ah, but she is to Kouga." Naraku came back. "He wants to talk with her, make amends for their . . . unusual first meeting."

"Oh, but that's not happening." Sesshoumaru shot back, mimicking Naraku's voice. Before the hanyou could explode, another voice interrupted.

"Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru! I didn't know you two came here."

"Stay back, Kagome." Inuyasha warned. The girl came to an adbrupt halt, studying the odd scene before her. She noticed the Takahashi brothers' battle stance, and took a step back. Naraku turned and smiled at her. Kagome shivered.

"Kagome, I hope you will come with me." he said. "Kouga wants so very much to apologize to you."

"Kouga can apologize to me when we get back to school on Monday." Kagome shot back. "I'm not going anywhere with you." Naraku's smile turned into a scowl and he took a step towards her.

In a flash the Takahashi brothers moved forward, Inuyasha grabbing Kagome and moving her away from the fight, Sesshoumaru blocking Naraku and calling out for the sensei.

"Naraku, stop this nonsense!"

Naraku's eyes flashed angrily, but both boys backed away. Naraku glared at the brothers and Kagome and left. Sesshoumaru turned to the sensei. "Arigato, Matashi-sensei." he said with a bow.

Inuyasha turned to Kagome. "You all right?"

Kagome nodded. "Hai. Who was that?"

"Naraku, Kouga's personal bodyguard." Inuyasha spat. "Can't stand him."

"None of us can." Sesshoumaru said. "His group and ours are the two main forces in the high school. They antagonize the students and we keep them under control as much as possible."

"So because I stood up to Kouga they want to teach me a lesson?" Kagome said disbelievingly. The boys nodded. She shook her head. Now this is ironic. The one person who thinks I am worth something is trying to hurt me for it.

"Hey, Kagome." Inuyasha said suddenly. "You know how to fight?"

"Beyond archery and street fighting?" Kagome asked. "No."

"We'll have to fix that." Sesshoumaru said.

Standing to the side, completely forgotten during the confrontation, Kikyou watched it all with an interested gaze. So this is Kagome. She's not much to look at, but Inuyasha seems to think highly of her. I'll have to get rid of her somehow. She's in my way.

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AN: Yep, another fun-filled chapter. BTW: the Inu Gang isn't really a gang. That just happens to be their nickname because of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru. So, you know the drill, drop me a line in the wonderful little review box!