"I told you it wouldn't be what you wanted."

Youko huffed. "Your offense is strong, that is hardly a fault." He cocked his head at the large crater she'd created in his tree. "It is merely…not what I had expected."

"I will worry less about your chance of survival if this is your weapon of choice." Kuronue added, flanking her left side.

Surrounded by her two new friends, and their inevitable critique, Kagome wilted. "I've never had time to practice."

"Skill under duress is it?"

She nodded. "I've been told I have the raw talent…and absolutely no refinement."

Youko placed a hand on her shoulder. "Well then, that shall have to change."


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