Kagome's Teacher

“Talking”
Thoughts
BAD THINGS (hehe)

Kagome snuggled deeper in her sleeping bag. She let out a small sigh as Shippo curled himself in a ball on her stomach. Inu Yasha sat up in a tree directly above. She knew he wasn’t asleep as she watched his ears twitch with every noise from the trees around them. Sango was in another sleeping bag across the fire from Kagome. She could barely make out the small ball of fur that had to be Kirara. Miroku dozed near a tree, no doubt waiting for the perfect moment to be the hentai he was.

Kagome chuckled to herself at the reaction her sister would have when she discovered the monk in the morning. She gave a small yawn before sleep claimed her.

The Dream

Kagome glanced around the dreamscape she was in. It seemed so real. Sensing something behind her, she came face to face with a young woman dressed in ancient miko garbs and armor. What an odd combination, Kagome thought to herself.

“Kagome,” the woman spoke.

“Midriko?” Kagome asked. The old miko nodded.

“I have come at your call, sister.” Midriko smiled.

“But I haven’t called you. You must be mistaken.” Kagome said.

“No. You did not intentionally call me, but your soul did. I know you feel helpless at times, Kagome. I know you wish to help your friends in the battles that have yet to come. Am I not correct?”

“Yes, you are right. I asked Sango to teach me what she knew, but she can only do so much. I need someone who can teach me everything I need to know. I can’t ask Inu Yasha, I don’t…I don’t think I can handle the insults.”

“Of course. So you wish for someone who can teach you everything your heart desires? Who will not insult you but train you at a pace you can handle since you do need your energy to continue your journey.”

“Its not just that, Midriko. I need a friend. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends and I consider everyone in our group my friend. But I want a trainer who can understand me.”

“Someone, perhaps, from your own time?”

“Well, maybe. I don’t know. I need someone to talk to. I talk to Sango but she doesn’t understand sometimes and there are things I could never tell my Mother.”

“I understand, Kagome. Return home tomorrow. When you arrive back home, your trainer will find you.”

“But who will I know who they are?”

“Don’t worry. The teacher I have in mind…is very…lets just say, full of surprises. You will know them because they will have three claw scars across their cheek.”

“Thank you, Midriko, for everything.”

“No, thank you, sister. You are the Guardian of the Shikon no Tama, you deserve the best that we are capable of.”

“We?”

“You will see. Until we meet again, sister.”

Kagome awoke with a start and sat up. The sun was just beginning to rise. Shippo grumbled some in his sleep while taking over the warm spot Kagome once occupied.

“That was one odd dream.” She mumbled to herself.

“Hey, wench, talking to yourself again?” Inu Yasha shouted from the tree. He leapt down and landed at the end of her sleeping bag. Kagome sighed. She knew he was going to raise hell when she told him she was going to have to go home.

“Inu Yasha, I have to go home today.” She said quietly while getting up to make breakfast for everyone.

“What?! Hell no, wench. You are not going anywhere. We have jewel shards to collect!” he yelled.

“Inu Yasha,” Kagome started getting angry, “Sit.” THUMP. “I need to go home. I haven’t been home in a week. Besides, don’t you want more ramen?” Inu Yasha grumbled from his spot in the dirt. Kagome took that as a yes and continued to make breakfast.

“HENTAI!!!” CRACK. Ah, yes. Sango is awake. Sango came over to the fire with Kagome grumbled about perverted monks. Kagome glanced up to see Miroku sprawled on the ground with a very content smirk on his face. She shook her head while smiling to herself. Some things never change.

“Are you returning home today, Kagome?” Sango asked while she helped her with breakfast.

“Yeah, there are some things I need to…uh…tend to. I will be back as soon as I can.” She gave Sango one of those Wait-Til-We’re-Alone-You’re-Not-Going-To-Believe-This looks. Sango smiled and nodded.

Once everyone was fed and awake, Kagome grabbed her yellow bag and heading to the well. It was time to meet her new teacher.


Kagome slowly crawled out of the well and threw the yellow bag out. Well, at least Inu Yasha didn’t put up too much of a fight. I will have to bring extra ramen as a thank you. She pushed open the well door and took a good look around. From what she could tell, the shrine was empty. Glancing at the sun, she knew her Mother was off at work while Sota was more than likely at a friend’s house. Kami knows where her Grandfather was.

The figure in the trees watched as the young girl came out of the well house. Good, she checks her surroundings first. She will do well. The figure smirked before leaping gracefully from the branch and landing in front of the startled girl. They watched in amusement as the poor girl instantly went for her bow. Hmm…I guess I better stop her before she hurts herself. She is too exhausted to shoot an arrow at me right now.

Kagome was freaky out. No, wait, that was an understatement. She was so close to shitting herself when that THING leapt from the trees. Oh fuck, what am I going to do now?

“Easy. I mean you no harm. I was sent here by Midriko.” The cloaked figure said. It raised two hands and pushed back the black hood. Kagome found herself face to face to a young woman shorter than herself. She had long dark hair and dark eyes. She gave a small smile as Kagome relaxed. It was then she noticed the three claw marks that ran across her cheek. Silently wondering where she got them Kagome put down her bow.

“Kagome. It’s nice to meet you…”

“Raven.” The young woman answered.

“Eh, yea! Nice to meet you. Would you like to come inside for a moment? I am beat and I really would like a bath!” Kagome chirped. Raven laughed.

“Of course, I think you for your hospitality.” The two women turned and headed in the house. Unknown to them a certain toddler prince had been keeping an eye on them.

Kagome gave a heart felt sigh as she settled in the chair across from Raven. The bath felt wonderful and she would have fallen asleep if her curiosity about Raven didn’t get the best of her. Now she sat across the table from the small woman who sipped a cup of tea.

“Tell me about yourself, Kagome.” Raven finally broke the silence.

“Me? Why would you want to hear about me?” Kagome asked, a little startled.

“I mean no offense.” Raven waved her hands in front of her, “I just would like to get to know you better. It also helps me determine your strengths and weaknesses. I can already tell you don’t have much confidence in yourself. That is something we will work on.”

“Oh, sorry. Well, I am 17 years old, almost 18. I like archery and ODEN! Wait, that doesn’t go together. Oh well, I have been traveling back and forth between here and the Feudal Era collecting shards of the Shikon no Tama from a nasty hanyou named Naraku. My traveling companions are an Inu hanyou named Inu Yasha, a kitsune kit named Shippo, a youkai exterminater named Sango and a monk named Miroku, only he is a real hentai and can’t keep his hands to himself. And well….” Raven put her hand over Kagome’s mouth while laughing.

“I can tell you always think of others before yourself. We may have more in common than you think. Would you like to start your training now?” Raven asked.

“Sure!” Kagome sang. She rushed up stairs to put on something a bit more suitable than her school uniform and rushed down stairs. Raven awaited her standing in a pair of black pants and boots. Her shirt was white and sleeveless showing off an interesting tattoo. It was a black cat that curled around her arm. Kagome could have sworn it blinked at her.

“Come, Kags. Let’s start with some meditation. You need to relax your mind so you can have better access to your miko abilities.” Raven led her outside and under a tree. Kagome sat crossed-legged in front of Raven and took a deep breath. “Now relax, Kags. I want you to envision your miko powers. Tell me, what color are they?”

“Purple.” Kagome answered.

“Good. I want you to ever so carefully coax it out into your hands.” Kagome did as she was told and ever so slightly her hands started to glow purple. “Now listen carefully. I am going to place something in your hand. I want you to think of it as an extension of your arm. Let your power flow into it and around it.” Kagome felt something placed in her hand and did as she was told. “Now, don’t panic and open your eyes.” Kagome did as she was told and almost gasped. Raven had placed a simple stick in her hand and now it glowed purple with her miko powers.

“What in the world?” Kagome whispered.

“In the world indeed,” Raven laughed. “You have extended you miko powers into an object. You will be able to do this to almost any weapon you hold. Provided of course, it can handle you miko powers. The stick is unharmed because of the fact it is merely a stick, once a living and thriving plant.”

“Wow.” Kagome said, suddenly feeling tired. She swayed a bit and the purple light vanished. Raven steadied her.

“Easy there. Don’t faint on me. I promise it will get easier with practice. I will leave you with this today.” Raven got up to leave.

“Raven, wait.” Kagome got up. “When will I see you again?” Raven chuckled.

“Don’t worry, Kags. I will come every day and train you.” Raven smiled. Kagome pushed a rock with her foot not looking up.

“What about when I go back to the Feudal Era?” she asked. Raven frowned for a moment.

“That does present a little problem. Well, I guess I will accompany you and help you rein havoc on your unsuspecting shard hunting group.” Kagome looked up at her and smiled.

“Thank you for everything, Raven.”

“No problem. Just keep practicing and I will see you tomorrow!” with a small wave Raven disappeared down the shrine steps. Kagome stayed outside a little longer before heading upstairs to catch up on her homework. She couldn’t wait to see Inu Yasha’s reaction when she brought Raven through the well. I wonder what he will think of her. I like her already; she’s kind hearted and a patient person. She is someone I can easily talk to. Sango and she are going to get along great. Miroku might annoy her at first, but she seems to forgive so easily that they will become great friends in no time. Shippo will absolutely love her because she is so playful. Thank you, Midriko. You were right, I am going to get along great with my new teacher…or should I say, friend.