A/N: The quater-finals will be starting in the next chapter. Please vote who you want the Shikon tennis team to play against in the quaterfinals round of the Kantou Regional Tournament:

Seigaku-

Hyoutei- 2

Rikkaidai- 1

Yamabuki-

St. Rudolf-

Fudoumine-

Pairings:

Kagome Higurashi and Bunta Marui

Onesided feelings for Kagome from some people...

Maybe some Yaoi pairings

Disclaimer: Me no own characters, Anime/Manga used in this fic... Me only own the plot and any OCs added to this fic...

Warning: OOCness, Fuji's and Kagome's actions, set in PoT universe... AUish... They are all in High School... Kantou tournament is going on... No descriptions for characters from Prince of Tennis, All Inuyasha characters are humans...Sesshoumaru will not be referring to himself in third person, though he will be stoic as he is in the anime (or atleast as stoic I can manage to make him).

Chapter 3: Before the quarterfinals start!

The raven-haired captain of the Shikon Tennis team made her way to the Kansai General Hospital, black tennis bag in hand. Accompanying her was her best friend and Vice-captain of their team. He looked at her out of the corner of his eye, before asking, "Are you sure you are upto playing in the tournament?" His question was more like a demand, even as his face was completely emotionless.

"Of course, Sesshoumaru. You know me better than that." She smiled at her best friend before continuing, "Besides, my injury has healed completely. I just need the doctor to confirm it and I will be ready to face the games tomorrow. Besides, only if the teams manage to win two sets against us along with a no-game or so, will I be playing against one of them."

Stopping in his tracks, Sesshoumaru looked at the captain of their team, and cocked an eyebrow in question. The look she gave him, made him smirk. "I see. I look forward to the games."

Kagome gave him a smile and said, "Come on, let's go. The sooner I see the doctor, the faster I can get to practice. Besides, I need your help today, Sessh." Sesshoumaru nodded his head as they started walking again. It didn't take long for them to reach the hospital. Walking over to the receptionist, Kagome smiled at the middle-aged woman sitting behind the desk, wearing an all-white nurse's uniform.

"Konbanwa, I have an appointment with Dr. Tatsukiwa." she said, looking at the receptionist with a smile. The receptionist lifted her head to look at who had come, and gave a smile to the girl. "Ah, Kagome-chan. The doctor is wating for you. You know where to go."

Kagome smiled back and replied, "Hai. Thank you." With another smile, she turned toward the corridor leading to a lot of rooms on either wall, Sesshoumaru in tow. They made their way through corridor after corridor before stopping outside the white door stating Dr. G Tatsukiwa.

Knocking on the door thrice, they waited until they were given permission to enter. Opening the door, Sesshoumaru waited for Kagome to enter before following after her and shutting the door behind them.

Fifteen minutes later found them exiting the hospital, reassured that Kagome's arm had completely healed and she was completely ready to play against the teams. They made their way towards Sesshoumaru's mansion so that they could practice.

The next day (8:45 a.m.):

Kagome stood in the tennis courts, dressed in her school tennis uniform, arms crossed, waiting for the rest of the team to come, so they could head to the tournament courts. Beside her stood Sesshoumaru, also dressed in his uniform, arms crossed across his chest and looking at the practice courts, watching the club practice. He only turned to look at the entrance, when he heard the team coming.

The sound of running feet was heard as the rest of the regulars ran into the courts, all dressed in their school tennis club uniforms, their bags on their shoulders. Kagome looked at them sternly, as they all stood in front of her in a single straight line. "Good. Now that everyone is here, I need to speak with all of you." She looked amongst them and smiled, "I apologize for not having let you play in any of the tournaments for the past five years. However, you all know the reason to it."

At their nods, she continued, "Since this is the graduating year for us third years," she looked amongst the team, not looking at Rin and Shippou, "this tournament will be the final tournament we will be participating in, and hopefully, winning. After this, I doubt any of us will go on to play professional tennis." She looked at the practicing club members and then turned to them again.

"Truthfully, I'll be happy to just participate in this tournament one last time, with you all, rather than winning it, though I haven't lost hope." She smirked, then continued, "So, for this final tournament, let's all play without any regrets. Let's give this tournament and the matches our all, so that in the future, we do not feel that we had a lost chance."

She stepped forward and placed her hand at waist height, palm down. "So are you all with me?" It wasn't long before she felt seven more hands being placed gently on her own as the others said, "Yes." Nodding, she said, "Let's" and they continued for her "win this"

They pulled away when they heard clapping coming from near the entrance to the courts. Turning they saw their principal, a tall man with short blonde hair and grey-blue eyes. He seemed to be rather strict yet was well respected and nice, in his own way. He was wearing a white shirt, black pants, a black coat and black shoes. He wore oval glasses over his eyes, which shown with the pride he felt for his team.

Kagome turned to him and bowed, "Sensei", stood up and asked "Is there anything you wished to talked to us about?"

The Principal nodded to her and smiled lightly before stepping over to stand next to her. She stepped back and stood next to Sesshoumaru as the Principal adressed them. "We are very fortunate to have regulars like you in our team. I expect you all to play your best. Whether you win or lose, even though we would expect the former, we expect you to crush your opponents." He looked around at the regulars then continued, "Since this will be the last tournament played by the 3rd year regulars" He looked pointedly at Kagome from over his shoulder, "we expect you all to be on your best behavior, in and out of the courts." At this he looked at Inuyasha, who crossed his arms and 'feh'ed in reply.

Finishing off his speech, he said, "We wish you all the best of luck for your matches." He nodded to them, as they all bowed a bit to him and said, "Hai, sensei, we will try our best." After hearing their answer, the Principal nodded to Kagome one last time, then headed out of the courts towards his office.

Kagome stepped forward and looked around at her regulars, "You heard what sensei said. Play with your all. And don't hurt your opponents." She glanced at Inuyasha who turned away and almost pouted, and she smirked, "Now, let's get onto the bus. We should be there in the next half and hour, just about fifteen minutes from the draw for our first opponent."

At their nod, she smiled and led the way to the entrance of the school, where the bus was waiting for them.

Flashback:

Eyes widened in surprise, she stood, back against the wall, her lips occupied by someone else's. She did not understand this. One minute they were talking and now... this?

She was too shocked to respond to the kiss; so shocked that she couldn't even push him away. Before any other thought could enter her mind, he pulled away and ran away from her. She blinked her sapphire blue eyes in confusion, her hand coming up to cover her lips, which were still tinging from the kiss. She stood there for a few minutes before murmuring, "My first kiss"

Flashback ends

Kagome's eyes opened as the bus stopped at their destination. She blinked a few times then stood up from her seat, lifting her bag with her. Looking at her team, she said, "Let's get off the buss then"

At their nods, she stepped out, soon to be followed by Sesshoumaru and the rest of the team. Once they all were off, the bus drove off to park nearby as she lead them to the registration counter. "Shikon Akademy with 8 regulars" she said, handing over their match order to the registerar.

Once that was done, she walks away with her team behind her, ignoring the looks of the boys surrounding the courts, waiting to see which two teams were to play. Stopping at a canopied vending machine, she turned to look at her team. "You all wait here while Sess and I head to the hall to see the match order"

Silently, they all nodded and watched as Kagome and Sesshoumaru placed their bag on a bench and headed to the hall.

Stopping outside the hall, she looked at the board which read "Kantou tournament- 2nd half" She was just looking at it wondering about their first opponents when a few shadows fell onto the board.

Turning, she smiled at the Rikkai representatives, Yukimura and Sanada who had come to stop behind her. "Aa, Seiichi-kun, Genichirou-kun." Sesshoumaru gave them both a nod in greeting.

Yukimura smiled and greeted them, "Kagome-chan. Sesshoumaru-kun, ohayou." He looked specifically at her and said, "Are you excited, Kagome-chan?" Kagome smiled and nodded, "Mochiron, Seiichi-kun. Its been 5 years since we have played in any tournaments. If destiny allows, we might face you during one of the rounds"

Before Yukimura could answer, another voice was heard from the side, "Looks like everyone is gathering here. Ohayou." They turned to look at the source and smiled and nodded at the Yamabuki representatives, Kagome and Yukimura saying, "Ohayou, Minami-kun, Sengoku-kun."

It wasn't long before the other four teams appeared as well, all standing in front of Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Kagome smiled lightly and watched as everyone interacted with each other, Sesshoumaru giving his input every once in a while.

She looked at the time by her watch before looking at everyone. "I think its better if we head inside now. It is almost time for the draw."

The others nodded at her then followed her inside the room, before taking their respective seats, waiting for the tournament authorities to come.

That's the end of this chappy...

Who will play against who? Who will face Shikon first? Will Shikon win or with the other teams? Will Shikon be defeated? All will be revealed in the next chapter..

Hope you liked this chapter... Please ignore any mistakes I've made and if you get confused, feel free to ask me.. :)

~*~Ani-chan~*~