Otose: Sorry about not updating
Roger: Make sure to make this one longer, the last one was short as your sister.
Otose: Hey, she's not that short! And yes I'm a bad kid for writing a chapter during school. Not like the teacher would understand if she caught me! :3
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Kagome smiled as she watched Sango hug her brother. Both were crying, and no one said anything to understand that they will not be traveling for today.
"Kagome, by the look if things we should find a bigger spot to set up camp." Sanzo said, walking over to her. Kagome nodded, as she kept on watching Sango and Kohaku.
"Alright everyone, we need to find a big enough spot for all of us to camp for the rest of the day." Sanzo said, everyone nodding there agreement. A day off to relax sounded nice to them.
They all walked around trying to find a spot big enough for them, Sesshomaru finding one and calling everyone over.
"This is perfect Sesshomaru!" Kagome said taking a look around the clearing. It was wide and had trees surrounded them, but had what looked like an aisle of tree's leading to a river with an open field.
"That's Lord Sesshomaru for you!" Jaken said proudly.
Everyone smiled as they got to work making camp. Gojyo and Goku went to get firewood. Kagome, Sango, and Rin went to re-fill all the water bottles. Sesshomaru and Kohaku went to find food for everyone. The other's just set camp up, and took a look around the perimeter to make sure there were no demons.
"We're back!" Rin said carrying a water bottle and set it down near Kagome's backpack, the other two girls following behind.
"We're back too!" Goku shouted him and Gojyo coming into the clearing with firewood in their arms.
"Great, now we can start a fire." Hakkai said, taking some of the wood to start one.
Sanzo took a look around. Sango and Kagome are talking, Shippo and Rin are playing with Goku, Inuyasha and Kikyo were sitting together talking, Miroku was making sutras and Hakkai was making the fire.
Oddly enough the atmosphere was nice, everyone was in a good mode and there seems to be no fights.
"Kagome?" Hakkai called out.
"Yes?" Kagome answered, both her and Sango turning to look at Hakkai.
"Since we are taking a break, how about a bit of training?" Hakkai suggested.
"Ok!" Kagome said standing up grabbing her bows and walked over to him.
"Here I'll go with you guys." Sango said, wanting to help Kagome learn how to fight. As they left Sesshomaru and Kohaku came with a dead deer and a few rabbits.
"Where is the priestess, slayer and man going?" Sesshomaru asked as he set the food down.
"They think they can train Kagome to fight." Snorted Inuyasha, thinking the whole thing was a waste of time.
"You keep your mouth shut." Sanzo glared, so much for a peaceful atmosphere.
"Hn, it is wise for the priestess to train to protect herself." Sesshomaru stated sending a glare at Inuyasha.
"I believe so as well Lord Sesshomaru." Miroku said, being careful of formally addressing him. He said nothing but went and sat down, and watched the children play.
Sanzo didn't even know what to think of this guy. Well as long as they have no problems with each other, he didn't mind. Sanzo took one last look at the group before going with Kagome, Sango and Hakkai.
He walked to the clearing and saw that Sango was teaching Kagome a few fighting stances.
"Alright now, try punching me, don't worry." Sango said standing in front of Kagome.
Kagome nodded, and threw a punch only to have Sango grab her fist.
"Alright, that was a good one, but you need to make your arm straighter." Sango said letting go and helping Kagome fix her stance.
"She's doing well."
Sanzo looked to his left to see Hakkai there with a smile. Sanzo nodded as he looked back at the girls.
"She seems to be getting the hang of things." Sanzo said, not letting what he was really thinking show on his face. He was proud of her; he was glad that she wanted to learn how to fight.
Hakkai smiled, he knew Sanzo was happier than he was letting on. For once there seemed to be something that made Sanzo happy and that something is Kagome. Not only had she made Sanzo happy, she had made all of them happy without even trying!
Sanzo knew what Hakkai was thinking; he seemed to always know what was on his mind. He didn't say anything as he walked over to the two girls.
"Hey Sanzo." Sango greeted, Kagome smiling at him as he came closer. Sanzo nodded, as he came to a stop in front of the girls.
"As much as I want her to learn hand to hand combat, she should work on her aim." Sanzo said grabbing Kagome's arrows and handing them to her.
Sango nodded as Kagome pulled an arrow out of her quiver. Sanzo went to a nearby tree and made a mark noticeable from far away and walked back over to them.
"Aim at that tree and see if you can hit the mark." Sanzo said, Sango and Hakkai watching, Kagome taking a step in front of them as to not hit any of them.
Kagome relaxed and took a breath before aiming her arrow and letting go.
"Did I do it?" Kagome asked, running over to the tree in excitement, Sango running after her.
Sanzo and Hakkai watched as the girls ran over to the tree, only to cheer and hug each other. With that reaction they knew that Kagome had gotten a bull's eye.
The girl ran back over.
"Great job." Sanzo said, putting a hand on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome smiled, she knew Sanzo well enough that he doesn't really do public displays of affection.
"Thanks Sanzo." Kagome said, giving him a smile. He nodded as he watched aim another arrow.
"Hey Kagome, I know using bows are your main weapon, but how about a small knife in case of something?" Sango said, watching as Kagome let her arrow go.
Kagome faced Sango, "That sounds like a good idea, it could come in handy."
Sango smiled as she ran to the camp shouting that she'll be back.
"She sounds excited." Hakkai said, earning a shrug from Sanzo and a nod from Kagome. they turned as they heard Sango run back towards them.
"Here Kagome, you can have this." Sango said handing her a knife. Kagome took it and looked at it. It was silver with a prayer encrypted on it, the hilt was wrapped tightly in black silk.
"Sango this is beautiful! Thank you!" Kagome said hugging the slayer, careful of the dagger.
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Otose: Hope that was long enough.
Roger: Review if you would like, I don't think Otose deserves it.
Otose: Hey! Like Roger said, review if you're not too mad at me.