I forgot the disclaimer last chapter so i'll say this twice (it's twice as painful): I don't own inuyasha, I don't own Inuyasha :(

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FOR THOSE OF YOU INTERESTED, I'M ACCEPTING IDEAS FOR FUTURE CHAPTERS AFTER CHAPTER 9 (yes i have it already) SO IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS, TELL ME

"I told you to keep your voice down." Sesshoumaru accused gently.

"Sorry." Kagura mumbled.

The shadows in the trees shifted to step forward. They were 15-20 demons, yellowish-eyes like a cat's and sharp long claws. They look irritated, their fangs showing as they growled with displeasure.

They looked like they can slice us into pieces. Kagura thought, her hand sliding to her fan. She looked over to Sesshoumaru. His reaction to this gang is, as usual, calm and unaffected.

Why am I not surprised? Kagura thought sarcastically.

"Well, well, what do we have here?" A voice ran out from the back, carrying above the annoyed roars and growls. The rest of the demons shifted, making room for the obvious leader of the gang. The demon was a slender female, darker skinned than the others.

"Isn't this a pleasant surprise! What luck it is for you to pass by Sesshoumary-sama." She purred.

Surprised, Kagura asked. "You know each other?"

He was silent; however the female seemed more than enthused about the topic. "Oh yes, we know each other. Very well in fact."

This gave Kagura relief, perhaps they won't get shredded into pieces after all. But the cat wasn't done.

"Let's just say that cats and dogs aren't the best of friends shall we?" Her claws flexed out as she said this.

I do stand corrected. Kagura grimaced. See, this is why I hate it when I'm wrong.

She drew out her fan, ready to defend and attack. She glanced at Sesshoumaru, wondering why he hasn't made a move yet.

Typical, Kagura thought, he's all calm when we're going to be dinner. How helpful, leaving all this to me.

Even as the group closed in on them, Sesshoumaru's hands were relaxed at his sides. The demons smirked and leaped for Sesshoumaru and Kagura.

"Jaken," The Western Lord called.

"Yes, m'Lord"

"Go find Sesshoumaru. I have asked him and Kagura to meet you at the Hollow tree. Guide them to the Northern Village to help Inuyasha."

"Yes my Lord." Jaken bowed. "The Northern Lord and Lady left for their castle this morning."

"I see, you may go now."

"Dance of the Blades!" Kagura called out. Numerous blades snapped out, cutting through the attacking demons.

"What's wrong Sesshoumaru? Why're you just standing there?"

Then it dawned on Kagura. He was carully watching her everymove. He's testing her abilities.

I'll show him, Kagura thought. This is a piece of cake.

As the gang closed in once more, Kagura yelled out "Dance of the Dead!" And the dead demons stood up, foaming at the mouths and slaying their own comrades.

"What the hell did you do, you witch?" The leader growled dangerously.

"Nothing much, just using your dead comrades as puppets. No use of dirtying my own hands when I've got others to do it for me." Kagura smirked.

"You dirty little—!"

And with a swing of her fan, she ripped the leader in half. She snapped her fan close and the dead dropped to the ground, staining it red with blood. Sesshoumaru stepped past the bodies, starting to leave.

"Were you testing me?" Kagura asked as he walked right past her.

"We're going, the sun's setting." He said with no signs of slowing down or even hearing her.

Kagura scowled and cursed him in her mind, having no choice but to follow. They found a place to rest beside the stream. Kagura was resting on a branch on an old oak tree while Sesshoumaru sat at the river staring at God-Knows what.

"Hey Sesshoumaru!" Kagura called, not forgetting her question.

"Hn"

"You didn't answer my question from earlier."

"Which one?"

"Were you testing me?"

"Would it make any difference what I tell you?"

"It'd matter to me!"

"Why?" Does this woman every shut up?

"Because—! Oh just tell me damn it!" She growled. Damn it, he's so infuriating!

"…" This is awfully tiring and repetitive.

"You—!"

"Go to sleep Kagura."

Surprised, Kagura held her tongue. That was the first time he's called her by her name. I would've sworn I saw him smile, just that little bit. Kagura thought as she gazed through the branches at the stars. Hm, huh, what am I saying? Him? Naw, it was probably just my imagination.

She closed her eyes, trying to fall asleep under the bright full moon.

Hey sorry this one's a little short but i promise a fat long chapter 8 :)

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