A/N: I will try to make this chapter interesting. I hope you guys enjoy. And my mind is still reeling from the ideas I got from Inu213313's review. Hope you guys enjoyed the last chapter and this one. I'm sorry if none of you like it. I had fun writing it and I'm sure I'll have fun writing this one too.
"Come on Shippo, I don't need you to get lost."
Kagome said as she and Rin waited for Shippo to catch up to them.
"Sorry kaa-san."
Shippo said as he caught up to them.
"It's fine. But until we get used to this place I don't want you out of my sight."
Kagome said as they walked down the hallway to the dining hall. Kagome used her nose to find her way.
"Kaa-san?"
"Hmm?"
"What are you going to do after breakfast?"
Rin asked and Kagome thought as they walked into the dining hall.
"I'm probably going to ask a servant to show me to the dojo. Why?"
"Would you mind if Nii-san and I came with you?"
She asked as they walked up to the table.
"I don't see why not. We can all train."
Kagome said and Rin nodded before they all bowed to Theron and Cyan.
"Please, you don't have to bow to us. You're our daughter."
Cyan said standing up and Kagome blushed before nodding. Cyan sat back down and everyone started to eat. Once the servants took the treys away Kagome, Rin, and Shippo stood up and asked to be excused. Theron and Cyan looked at them qucestioningly but allowed it. Kagome led the way down a hallways and luckily passed by a servant.
"Excuse me, but could you show me the way to the dojo?"
Kagome asked sweetly and the shoulder length light green haired servant quickly bowed to her and mumbled out a response.
"H-Hai Lady Kagome. R-Right this way."
The servant said as she stood up and led the way down the hallway, to the main entrance, then down the stairs to a huge dojo about the size of a two story house back in the future.
"H-here you are m'lady."
The servant said with a bow.
"Please, call me Kagome."
Kagome said with a smile and the servant nodded.
"What's your name?"
"Akin m'la-Kagome."
The young demoness said. Kagome smiled at her.
"Nice to meet you Akin. This is my son Shippo, and my daughter Rin."
Kagome said introducing the two at her side. Akin smiled shyly and nodded to both of them in turn.
"Would you mind coming to get us before dinner? We'd like to clean up before then."
Kagome said and Akin nodded.
"Of course Kagome."
Akin said and Kagome smiled before turning and leading both children inside the dojo. She was surprised to see that it was well stocked with weapons of all kinds. It had a shooting range towards the far wall, a huge mat in the middle of the room for sparring, practice dummies along one of the walls, and a wall completely covered with all kinds of swords, daggers, whips, and bows.
"Not bad."
Kagome said with a smile as she walked over to the far wall and looked at the bows and arrows.
"Kaa-san?"
Shippo asked as he came to stand behind Kagome.
"What is it baby?"
Kagome asked as she picked up a forest green bow and tested it out. She smiled when the string hummed as she plucked it.
"Are you still as good as you were with the bow?"
Shippo asked as Kagome picked up a quiver full of arrows and walked over to the shooting range.
"I guess we'll find out."
Kagome said as she notched an arrow. She pulled it back and closed one of her eyes as she aimed at a target about fifty paces away. She released it and it sunk into the center of the red and white target.
"Wow kaa-san, you're really good."
Rin said as she came to stand beside Shippo.
"Not really, that was just a warm up."
Kagome said as she notched another arrow and aimed at a target about a hundred paces away. She could see the target clear as day. She released the arrow and it soared through the air and hit the target with ease.
"Not bad m'lady."
A voice said from the doorway of the dojo. They all turned to see General Tai leaning against the doorframe. Kagome just smiled as she notched another arrow and aimed it at the farthest target. She charged the arrow with her miko powers and smiled wider when she felt General Tai's youkai flare in response.
"Not going to call me miko or wench anymore, General?"
Kagome asked as she released the arrow. It soared through the air surrounded by Kagome's pink miko power as it sunk into the middle of the target about two hundred a thirty paces away.
"Please accept my sincerest apologies m'lady. I did not know that it was truely you."
General Tai said as he stepped into the dojo. He bowed to Kagome and she sighed as she handed Rin the bow and quiver and told her to go put it back.
"Come on, enough with the bowing. Stand back up."
Kagome said and General Tai stood up.
"It's all good. You were just doing your job."
Kagome said with a smile and General Tai looked at her confused.
"So you are not going to punish me for my wrongdoings?"
He asked and Kagome laughed before smiling at him again.
"No, but don't think you're off the hook just yet. I've decided you're going to help me train my kids."
Kagome said and Shippo and Rin smiled mischeiviously at General Tai. Kagome could tell by the looks on their faces that they were going to get payback for what he did earlier.
"Of course m'lady. What would you have me do?"
General Tai asked and Kagome sighed when he called her m'lady again.
"Okay, well first I'd like to make sure Rin and Shippo are both properly warmed up. So..."
Kagome said turning to look down at Rin.
"Rin, sweetie. Would you mind sparring with Tai?"
Kagome asked and Rin's smile just grew.
"Not at all kaa-san."
Rin said and Kagome nodded before turning back to look at General Tai.
"Alright Tai, spar with Rin until she's warmed up. And I'll do the same for Shippo."
Kagome said as she pulled out her katanas. General Tai looked at her for a bit before nodding and unsheathing his sword and turning to face Rin.
"Alright Shippo, you ready?"
Kagome asked as her son pulled out his sword.
"Hai kaa-san."
He said and Kagome nodded before charging at her son. He blocked her attack and jumped back before charging at her to deliver an attack of his own. Kagome ducked and dodged it. She turned around and swung out with her sword, but Shippo dodged her attack and landed a few feet away from her.
'Not bad, his speed's increased. Good.'
'Test his youkai powers with your own.'
'I'll get there be patient.'
Kagome said to her beast as she threw one of her katanas towards her son and he dodged it, but left himself wide open for an attack. She jumped and pointed her sword at his throat. Shippo's eyes widened and his youkai flared and pushed her back. Kagome landed in a crouch and smiled at her son.
'Time to test his youkai.'
Kagome thought as she ran towards her katana stuck in the ground next to Shippo.
General Tai was surprised by the strength this human girl possesed. He had to use half his strenght just to block her attacks. He ducked as Rin charged at him with her sai ready and turned to attack her with the back of his sword only to find her gone. He stood up and looked around only to have a foot connect with his face and send him to the ground. He got back up and growled at his assailent. Rin stood twirling her sai expertly with a smile on her face.
"That's for hitting my kaa-san."
Rin said and General Tai charged at her.
'If she's willing to go all out then I won't hold back.'
General Tai thought as he lunged at Rin. His sword grazed her clothes, but she dodged it before it could pierce her skin. She backflipped and landed in a crouch and held her sai out preparing for his next attack. He lunged for her, but stopped when he felt a strong about of youkai coming from the other end of the dojo. General Tai turned to see what was casuing it and saw Lady Kagome sparring with the fox kit. He watched as they pushed off from eachother and charged at one another at demonic speeds. He could clearly feel the kitsune's youkai as well as another, stronger one.
He watched as they fought and was shocked to see how skilled Lady Kagome was in the ways of the sword.
"Kaa-san taught nii-san and I how to fight."
Rin said coming up behind him. General Tai looked from the little girl back to the two before him. Just as Lady Kagome knocked the kitsune's sword from his hand and went to pin him down she stood back up and sheathed her swords.
"Alright. I believe that's enough of a warm up. Now, let's get serious."
Rin and Shippo both nodded and Rin ran over to Shippo to help him up. Then both had their weapons out and faced towards Kagome who stood as she was. When General Tai realized what they were going to do he stopped them.
"What are you doing?"
Kagome turned to look at Genearl Tai confused.
"Training, why?"
She asked confused.
"Even if they are young, two against one is unfair. Especially since you are a woman and-"
Kagome glared at the general before her.
"And what? Are you saying I'm weak General Tai?"
Kagome asked walking past her children to stand right infront of General Tai.
"You are a woman, and women are weak. No matter what their station or race."
General Tai said and Kagome growled at him which shocked everyone in the dojo.
"Well then General Tai, perhaps you'd like me to show you just how weak I am."
Kagome said drawing her swords. Rin and Shippo shared a look before running to the far end of the dojo. They knew what was coming.
"M'lady I really must decline."
"So first you insult me, then you refuse my challenge. Are all demons in the Eastern army this cowardly?"
Kagome asked knowing it would piss the general off. She wasn't disappointed. He drew his sword and Kagome crouched low.
"Just keep in mind you asked for this m'lady."
General Tai said and Kagome just smiled before charging at him.
A/N: Short I know, sorry. Next chapter will be longer...I hope. Review!