Otose: I'm a ninja!

Roger: Just because you took a granola bar without being caught, doesn't make you ninja.

Otose: So stealing your wallet counts? *holds said wallet.*

Roger: Give it back! *tackles Otose*

Otose: Help! He's touching me! Enjoy the chapter readers! *Slips away*

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Kagome cried softly, under the god tree. Why did he always have to put her down? She didn't love Inuyasha anymore, but it still hurt to be treated that way by someone you consider a friend. She wiped the tear away from her eyes.

'Come on Kagome, be strong. What would Sanzo think of you like this?' she thought, hoping to get herself to stop crying. She looked up, she sensed a demonic presence. She stood up and scanned the area, she couldn't see anything, but that didn't that it couldn't see her.

The was a rustle in the bushes and she turned, and out came a,

"Ferret?" Kagome said as she walked towards it and kneeled down. She then realized that the demonic aura was coming from said ferret.

"A demon ferret?" Kagome said as she examined it more, it was hurt she picked up the poor, demon ferret and went over to the god tree and sat herself down.

"Poor little guy, here I'll fix you right up." Kagome said as she moved her hand to the area that was bleeding. Kagome closed her eyes as she concentrated on healing the creature. Kagome stopped and opened her eyes, his wound was fix!

"There you go little fella." Kagome said, the ferret standing up and looking at her.

"Oh, are you not a guy?" Kagome asked, hoping that she didn't anger the ferret. The ferret nodded, and jumped onto her shoulder.

"I am."

Kagome's eyes widen and she looked at the ferret.

"Did, did you just talk?" she asked, wondering if she was going crazy.

"Indeed I did. Thank you for healing me, kind miko. I am Kiyoshi (means pure)." He introduced himself. Kagome stood there shocked mouth gaping; this demon ferret was speaking to her! Kiyoshi noticed the expression; he rolled his eyes and addressed her.

"It is improper for a lady, such as you, to leave her mouth hanging open, like a gaping fish." He said as he used his little paw to snap her mouth shut. Kagome blushed, this ferret had scolded her on her manners!

"Now, if I may ask, what are you doing out here all alone?" He asked, Kagome sighed and told him of what had happen to her the well, Inuyasha, Sanzo and Naraku. Kiyoshi nodded, listening to the girl talk about a rude half demon that was selfish and brash, how she was from the future, and how she was now being courted by a man named Sanzo.

"Well then, it's a good thing you found another to care for and for him to return those feelings" Kiyoshi said as he jumped atop her head. Kagome smiled.

"Yea,"

"Well, I'm may not be is use for certain things, but I can be helpful, allow me to accompany you, lady Kagome." Kiyoshi asked as he looked at Kagome from atop of her head. Kagome looked at the top of her head into Kiyoshi small little red eyes, and smiled.

"Of course you can come Kiyoshi!" Kagome exclaimed as she took the ferret of her head and hugged it. Kiyoshi squirmed around in her hold, trying to breath. She pulled him away from her to take a good look at him. He was a bit bigger than most ferrets, he was a soft glowing white, making his small red eyes stand out.

"Kagome?"

Both turned at the voice, and out came Sanzo into the clearing.

"Sanzo!' Kagome said as she ran over to him, hugging him, Kiyoshi jumping atop of her shoulders then onto her head as the two humans embraced.

"Are you alright?" Sanzo asked as he held on to Kagome. She nodded into his chest, smiling. Kiyoshi was right, she did have someone who cared for her.

"Excuse me to interrupt, but introductions are in order my lady."

Sanzo looked up, confused.

"Where did that voice come from?" he asked Kagome. Then he saw a furry white thing, with red eyes 3 inches away from face.

"This is Kiyoshi, he's my new companion." Kagome said as she pulled Kiyoshi back to her. Sanzo stared at the, pet.

"It can talk?" He asked, a bit wary about the furry creature. Kiyoshi scowled.

"I am not an 'it'. I am a ferret, and my name is Kiyoshi." He said, jumping onto Sanzo shoulder. Sanzo nodded,

"So you're a demon ferret."

Kiyoshi nodded, and then there was a white glow and Kiyoshi had gotten bigger, to about Kirara size, take away an inch or so.

"Kiyoshi." Kagome said amazed, Kiyoshi chuckling at her and Sanzo amazement.

"You can get on if you want, though not too much weight if you don't mind." Kiyoshi said as he kneeled down to let them mount him. Kagome got on first, then Sanzo. As soon as Kiyoshi felt them get on he, told them to hold on tight and ran.

"Kiyoshi! Slow down!" Kagome cried as the wind was flying past her, stinging her face. He did stop, but in front of the village. The got off, and Kiyoshi went back to his small form, jumping onto Kagome's shoulder. Kagome smiled, and faced Sanzo.

"Shall we?" Kagome said, getting a nod from Sanzo as they made their way towards the hut. They stepped through to see everyone there except Inuyasha.

"Kagome, Sanzo! Your back!" Shippo cried as he jumped towards Kagome, before he could be caught he was pushed back onto the ground.

"Ow," Shippo said as he rubbed his bottom, the other's looking at Kagome in confusion.

"Kiyoshi!" Kagome scolded the ferret who was scowling at Shippo.

"What?" he asked getting of Kagome's shoulder and jumping onto the ground surprising everyone.

"Everyone this is Kiyoshi." Kagome said as she introduced him.

"It's nice to meet you all." Kiyoshi said standing on his hind legs and bowing at them.

"He's got quite the manners." Miroku said, surprised by the ferret talking.

"Kagome, that ferret is a demon." Hakkai said, looking at her.

"Don't worry I know." Kagome said giving him a smile; he gave a small one back. Good so she did know.

"Well, would you like to start your training?"

"Of course!" Kagome said as she got up and followed him outside. Kiyoshi looked at everyone before following his mistress outside.

"Where are you going?" Sanzo asked the ferret.

"Outside to watch my lady train, beside it's a nice day, perfect temperature for me to take a nap and sun myself." He answered as he walked out.

"Kiyoshi does have a point, we should all go outside." Sango said, getting murmurs of agreement.

A few minutes later and everyone was enjoying themselves outside. Goku and Shippo were playing with the village children; Sanzo was talking with Miroku, Sango talking with Gojyo.

Kiyoshi was curled up on Sanzo's lap, not really napping, for he peeked one eye open to glance at his mistress. Kirara and Hakuryu chasing a butterfly.

"Now Kagome, summon you miko power into an orb." Hakkai said, Kagome nodding. Both were standing, Hakkai had told Kagome, that he would teach her to fight the way he does. Kagome summoned her powers and formed it into an orb.

"Good, now keep it that way and aim at that tree." Hakkai said as he showed her how to do it. Kagome nodded,

"Alright, I can do this!' Kagome pep talked herself. Everyone stopped what they were doing to watch Kagome.

Kagome took a deep breath, then she 'threw' her miko power orb at the tree.

Everyone watched, hoping it would make its mark. Kagome's eyes widen, as she watched her orb hit its mark.

"I did it, I really did it!" Kagome cheered, everyone else clapping.

"Great job Kagome, in no time you'll be able to fight!" Hakkai said patting her on the shoulder.

Kagome smiled, "Yup, I'll be able to help everyone fight against Naraku."

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Otose: Done, hooray for 3 day weekends.

Roger: Hopefully this chapter makes up for the shorter ones.

Otose: Hopefully, anyways Roger got his wallet back for those who are wondering.

Roger: *Looks through wallet* Hey! There's a 20 missing.

Otose: Thanks for reading please review! *Runs*

Roger: Otose get back! Give me back my 20! *Runs after Otose.*