InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Training ❯ Shippo? Rin? ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter Three: Shippo? Rin?

2 months later

Narrator: They have just finished training for the day and are going to dinner. They are racing neck in neck to the dining room.

(I know, I know, him running for food? but he is training Kagome. He's doing an inpromtu speed drill.)

"Shippo-chan, Rin-chan!"

I hear the woman exclaim as the two barreled toward her.

"Kagome-mama!" They say in unison.

I begin walking toward my seat when suddenly the words sink in.

"Rin? Why did you call Kagome 'Kagome-mama'?"

"Ano...because I asked her if I could and she said yes."

"Kagome?"

"I see no problem with her calling me that. So long as she knows not to do it in public."

I sighed and motioned for them to sit. Kagome and I sat on one side while our respective children sat across from us. A servant brought the food and we all ate in comfortable silence.

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"Choose the katana that you feel the most comfortable with." I said as I selected Tensaiga. If I cut her with that she wouldn't be hurt. It's rather hard to wash blood off of the floor. I watched as she looked over the katanas and brought her hand out in front of her. It glowed a blu-ish white and a katana flew into her hand. 'Hpmh...She chose my old training sword. This should be interesting to see how she manages it. Its rather heavy to train with.'

"Is that your selected?"

"Hai. It is the one that my powers call so it is the one I will train with."

'Why do her powers call to this sword? No matter. She will train with it now.'

"Do you not know even the proper way to hold a katana?" I called as she held the sword the exact same way she did when she pulled Tetsaiga from its alter. 'This is going to be a long training.'

I walked over and set her hands in the proper position.

"Now I want you to watch me and do as I do. Understood?"

She nodded and I went about the blocks and more common strikes while watching her to make sure she gets all of this right. It would not do to have her learn something wrong. 'She catches on fast for a human.'

"Alright. Now you are going to put all of the moves you just learned to together. Defend."

Kagomes POV

I caught on rather fast to the proper strikes and blocks. When I heard him talk I instantly froze. I saw him charging toward me and then something caught the corner of my eye. "What do you think you're doing attacking my mate?" The something that caught my eye had spoken. 'Kuso. It was Kouga.'

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow in my direction about that comment. It seemed to question his claim. "For the last time Kouga, I'm not your mate. Amaya is. (Is that the other wolf's name?) Now why are you in Sesshoumaru's castle?" "I was sent to find him. He has a meeting to attend to in the Northern Lands that he seems to have forgotten about." "I assure you that I did not forget. I am not planning on attending." "You are TLOTWLs so you must attend." "No I must not. I have sent someone in my place. Now leave so I may continue to train Kagome." "Fine. Ja Ne Lord Sesshoumaru, Lady Kagome." He said as he left in a whirlwind of dust. "Lady Kagome?" I pondered. "I've never been called that before." "You are in my castle and in my presense (sp) so he addressed you with the title he saw fit. Now let us continue your training." "Alright." I said as I slipped back into my stance facing him. He continued to use only a fraction of his speed and continued to charge at me. I began to get used to the feel of the katana in my hands and gradually began to fight back. For every one strike I would get on him, he got about ten in its place. I began to tire but I still continued giving it my all.

Sesshoumarus POV

She was getting better with every move she made. I was rather surprised at this, usually youkai and humans alike, when beginning to tire, tend to become sloppy but she continued to excel.

'I know she's tired but she isn't backing down in the least bit. Even the previous youkai that I have trained couldn't do this so why can she?"

"That is enough Kagome. It is time for dinner and you have done enough for today. Tomorrow I will place weights on your wrists and ankles and we will continue. The weights will help with your speed and strength."

"Fine with me. I'm finding I rather like this training. It exhausts me but it also makes me feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. Now can we eat? I'm hungrier than I thought."

"Yes. Let's go." I didn't run as I did before, much to her apparent relief.

"Kagome. Will you teach Rin proper schooling and about the human body. I do not believe Jaken would be a good teacher."

"Yes so long as you will teach Shippo in the youkai way of life. That is one thing I cannot teach him."

"Agreed. We will teach them when I decide your training is complete."

We walked into the dining hall only to find it empty. "Jaken!" I heard Kagome bark out. (No pun intended)

"Jaken, come out now and I won't let her rip you to shreds." I called out calmly.

"L-Lord S-Sesshoumaru." I heard a voice stutter from behind the kitchen door.

"Jaken, where are the children?"

"I do not know sire. I was the seeker in a game called hide-and-seek and they have dissappeared. I have not seen the for three hours now."

"Dammit Jaken. Why didn't you come get me? Inuyasha is around here somewhere and he could very well have them now!" Kagome yelled at the blubbering mess at our feet.

"I-I didn't know that the mutt was anywhere near here. I merely thought they were just avoiding me."

"Damn you. If they are harmed when I find them I will take it out on you." Kagome said as she walked out the door. I started after her.