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He was so amazed by the fact that Kagome was actually able to recreate his arm that he reached out and pulled her into an embrace. When they parted she gave him a mischievous look.

"Hey Lord Sesshomaru?" She looked down and tucked a piece of hair behind her ear. "I was wondering..."

"Yes?" He noticed her hesitation and wondered what would cause such behavior from her.

"Could you teach me to fight?" She blushed and looked down at her hand in her lap. "I know it's silly and probably going to be a waste of time, but I feel that how I am now wont be enough to help take down Naraku."

"It would be a productive task to teach you to fight," he told her before he leaned closer to her and smile. "But I wont go easy on you."

"I don't think I could take you in battle," she admitted her voice raising a bit with slight hysteria.

"Do not worry. I will only fight you two times," he paused. "The first time will be to figure out what you are capable of. And the second time will be when I believe you are able to fight me at proficient level."

"I doubt I'll make it to that proficient level you speak of," her voice was laced with low self esteem.

"We shall see." He stood and went to the door. "I trust you have suitable fighting clothes. I shall meet you in the hall when you are ready."

She appeared from her room a few minutes later in a thin white short sleeved top and form fitting black pants and smiled at me. "So where to?"

"You shall see," he replied as he held out his renewed hand to her. She grabbed hold reluctantly and let him lead her. They walked down the hallways until he finally came to a stop before an open door. The room was large and full of his soldiers who were spread all over the room practicing tactical maneuvers.

"This is the sparring chamber," he informed her as the walked into the center of the room. He stopped and searched the crowd for a face. "Yuma!"

A young demon turned to his voice and made his way to them. He came to a stop and bowed before Sesshomaru. "Yes, my lord?"

"You will spar with the miko," he gestured to the girl standing behind him.

"My lord, with all do respect, I don't think it would be fair. She's a mere woman." His eyes grew wide as, a now pissed, Kagome punched him in the face.

"This mere woman is about to kick your ass," she growled.

The man named Yuma got in battle stance and we both circled each other. By now every soldier in the room was watching the two of us. He didn't make a move yet which usually is the best choice in this kind of situation. But that's not what I was going for. My fist hurt like crazy from throwing the first punch so I definitely wanted to finish this fight quickly.

I ran at Yuma and ducked when he threw a punch at me. Before he could react I punched without looking where my fist made contact. When I opened my eyes I realized I'd made great contact with his stomach. He was fuming mad now as I tried to move away from him.

He stepped towards me and threw a punch at me and in that moment it was Inuyasha that I saw. I landed hard on my back and cursed at the pain that spread through my left cheek. My rage grew to new heights for it was still Inuyasha I saw before me. I ran at him with a cry of rage and rammed right into his injured stomach, pushing him to the ground.

"Get off of me woman!" He growled from beneath me.

"What'sa matter tough guy? Getting beat up by a girl ain't so fun is it now?" I snickered before he pushed me off.

I got to my feet again laughing and this time let him take the first move. He charged at me only to be side-stepped. While his back was turned I quickly jumped him and made him even more off balance to knock him to the ground. I grabbed his hands and forced them behind his back before I looked up to see the crowd that had moved closer to get a better view of the spectacle. I secured his hands before looking up at Sesshomaru who was smiling at me.

"What help is it that you need with your fighting skills again?" He inquired amusedly.

"I was never this good, I swear!" I said as I rose off of the man squirming beneath me.

"You damned woman, you'll pay for this," Yuma growled at me as he got up. He was about to attack me again when Sesshomaru stepped between us and glared at him. Yuma glared back before he turned his back to them and stomped off.

"Now, my miko, you shall face me." He turned to me with his usual fearsome look, well usual until I got to know him.

I braced myself for his high speed and attacks and got into a fighting stance without saying a word to him. He stepped towards me and then before I could follow his body with my eyes he was behind me. I turned just in time to see his form disappear again. I could feel the air move around me every time he got close so I closed my eyes and concentrated. The air stilled and I snapped my eyes open while my fist flew forward.

"You missed, miko." He was smiling with an arrogant gleam in his eyes as he looked around my out stretched fist at me.

"I'm not done yet!" I drew back my fist and kicked where his head had been only moments before. He appeared behind me again, but before I had a chance to turn around he had me pinned to the ground with his hands holding my wrists.

"Do you yield?" he asked in a smooth voice.

"No," I replied while futilely tried to escape his grasp.

"Get off of her you bastard!" Inuyasha's voice rang clear across the room as he rushed over to where Sesshomaru had me pinned. All my friends followed behind him yet something was off. I swear I saw Suina smiling from the doorway. What could she be so happy about?

Sesshomaru helped me up from the floor and then glared at Inuyasha. I knew this would turn into a fight like before and, just as I promised, I wouldn't step in this time. Inuyasha had been warned and he was stupid enough to engage in a battle he was destined to lose.

To be Continued...

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