The next afternoon found everyone in the school's outside dojo. It was big enough to house Sesshoumaru transformed twice and long enough to accommodate the length of Ryuukutsei. It's walls were a blood red and trimmed in gold that went from the edges of the floor, up the walls, and the edges of the ceiling. The top of the dojo was spherical and ended in pointy shape. On one wall were different kind of weapons that were hanging up for newcomers.
"Okay, Kagome. Pick a weapon and don't worry cause you'll know which one." Sango instructed her. Kagome, dressed in an all black tank top with a black ankle-length skirt that had splits to her thighs. Underneath that she wore black kneel-length combat boots, walked up to the wall of weapons and closed her eyes. Coming from her right, she felt as if something was calling out to her. Opening her eyes, she walked in that direction and stopped in front of what looked like a staff with a long, white dragon twisting around it. She raised her hand and it flew into her palm. Kagome looked at it in shock then turned halfway to look at her friends.
"It's actually two twin katanas together to be look like an ordinary staff." Sesshoumaru explained as he took a step forward. He gently took it from her and grasped both ends of the staff then pulled apart. What was once a staff was now twin katanas that were each a foot and a half long. The blades were thin and sharp and went to a point at the end.
"Wow." Kagome breathed.
"Today, we will begin on the basics of sword combat. I will let Sango teach you that and she will also teach you hand-to-hand." Sesshoumaru handed her the katanas and led the others to the walls to watch her training session. Sango unhooked her Hiraikotsu from her back and set it against the wall. Then, she brought out her rarely used sword.
"Get in to position." She ordered. Kagome did as she was told and got into position, one katana at hip and the other slightly higher.
"Good." Sango also got into position. "Now, swing out towards me." She watched with a trained eye as Kagome swung towards her. The swing was awkard and slow plus she almost let go of the sword.
"We have a lot of work to do."
For the next hour, Sango taught her how to swing the swords correctly, how to step and also how to use them as one.
"Very good, Kagome-chan." Sango patted her on the back as Sesshoumaru came to take over.
"Now, you will learn the harder stuff. Come at me." Kagome looked at him like he was crazy but did as she was told. With all her strength and swung her sword at him. He took a step back and she missed, almost losing her balance.
"I will teach you different ways to attack." Sesshoumaru patiently instructed her in the many ways to swing a sword.
"Now try." She ran at him while holding her swords slightly behind her. She then jumped to the left then moved to the right, one of the katanas raised a little above her head. She spun once before making a go at him. He caught her sword in his own, twisted his hand one way, before bringing it up and her grip was lost on the sword. Paying no mind, she just took on an offensive. Her right foot inched forward and she launched into the air with all her might. She kicked at him, trying to distract him as she brought her sword round to nick him on the shoulder. She then did a back flip away from him. Her chest rose up and down with the deep breaths she took and her hair was plastered to her forehead by sweat.
"I think we've done enough for today." Sesshoumaru said as he sheathed his sword.
"Great work, Kagome." Sango said as she walked past her. Kagome was learning pretty fast, maybe it was due to her newly found power or she was just good.
"Arigatou." Kagome blushed a light pink.
"Nicely done, Kagome-sama." She looked at Miroku confusedly.
"You are now my superior, a priestess of your power deserves the utmost respect." He bowed at her against her protest.
"Don't try to change his mind Kagome-chan." Ai said. Kagome noticed that Ai and Kei were standing a bit close and she chuckled under her breath. Sesshoumaru looked at her and she shook her head.
"Well, see you later." Everyone was gone, leaving only Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Kagome went to pick up her fallen katana and when she turned, strong arms grabbed her and pulled her into a warm embrace. She blushed as Sesshoumaru sniffed at the juncture between her neck and collar bone. He pulled back to look her in the eye and she was surprised at the emotion that was there. She didn't have time to ponder on it though as he kissed her. The kiss was sweet and gentle, her lips molding to his perfectly. A spark went through her body, a flame lit within her heart. She melted into the kiss, he being the only thing holding her up. They came up for air, they looked at each other without breaking the gaze. As if their thoughts were connected, they leaned in at the same time, meeting in the middle. This time, it was a more passionate kiss, filled with many emotions that they couldn't understand but knew it felt right to be with each other.
"Let's go." Kagome looked at him before grabbing his hand and they walked back to the dorm room.
I know it's been awhile and I'm really, truly sorry about that. School has started since Aug. 11 and I've had cross country every day till 6 and then there's homework and getting ready for school. I don't have that much time anymore. But dont' worry, I'm not giving up on the story, it will go on!!
