Hey, Aya Kimura here. And no of course I don't own Inuyasha, but any other characters not in the series are mine and MINE ALONE! Also the plot is definitely MINE!

Now I've noticed greatly and unfortunately that nobody writes about Miroku. And being my favorite character I am greatly disappointed. I mean come on isn't he all mysterious and such? Sure we know about the wind tunnel story, but come on that can't be it. And if you know more than I do it's not my fault. It's obviously the evil Cartoon Networks fault. Any way I decided to write a fic that really gets into his head. There may be some slight OOC, but I will try to get as close as possible, because obviously I am not the creator of Inuyasha, and I am also not Miroku himself. Or am I? No I'm not. So anyway.....ON WITH THE FIC!

PS. This will be done from mostly Miroku's perspective OC

Hanyou- half demon

Youkai- demon

Neko-Cat

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The Beginning of a Nightmare

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Rain overwhelmed the ground turning everything into a thick mud. It had been pouring for three days straight. The villages were flooded as were the crops, which is going to make it extremely difficult for the villagers later. I sighed, tired of the downpour that kept us at bay from gaining another jewel shard. Inuyasha of course was becoming very hotheaded, and his patience was wearing thin. The rest of us were greatly depressed from the lack of sunlight and the darkness that did not disperse. Even Shippou who normally was full of energy has slept during most of our stay in this village. Yes, luckily we were not outside in the dark and dreary scene freezing to death from the ice-cold rain.

The village that we stayed in was at the summit of a hill, keeping dry for the most part, although the fields below were heavily watered. There was no movement save for the people indoors. No one wanted to be out in this weather. There weren't even small children outside playing in the rain or jumping in puddles.
I heard a small shuffle of movement next to me, where Shippou had once been asleep. Now he was rubbing his eyes, and looking about in curiosity. But as soon as he looked outside he moaned and fell onto his back with his limbs splayed about him.

"Augh, it's still raining. How many days has it been? Three or four? It feels like eleventy billion magillion! Why! Why! Why!" he whined.

Then I looked over to Inuyasha who was sitting with his arms and legs crossed and eyes closed, but I knew better. Inuyasha was not asleep, and if he was Shippou's small tantrum had definitely woken him up. That's when I noticed his eye twitch.

"Shippou..." he said in an unusual calm manner. "I know it's been hard for you. It's been hard for all of us..." still calm but slowly growing into a growl and I waited for it. "BUT SHUT THE HELL UP YOU DAMN BRAT OF A FOX!" A slight grin splayed across my face. That was the Inuyasha I knew, a hotheaded hanyou whose temper could probably scare even Naraku into a hole.

Shippou was used to this of course but he still looked a bit shaken. His eyes that had once been wide in surprise had turned into a deep scowl. He shot a dirty look at Inuyasha then turned onto his side to fall asleep once more.

"Miroku," I looked up, "When do you think this rain is gonna stop." "How should I know Inuyasha, I'm not a... 'What does Kagome call them?' a...weatherman. But hopefully this weather will stop soon. As Shippou said it has lasted quite a long time." Inuyasha leaned back against the wall. "Well it better stop soon. Otherwise I'll have to go out by myself." He grumbled and I chuckled to myself. Inuyasha has always said that he could search for the Shikon Jewel Shards by himself many a time, but it always turned into failure, for he was nothing without Kagome. Then I too rested my head against the wall and closed my eyes. Soon after sleep crept upon me.

I slowly opened my eyes and bright light pierced through my lids. Putting an arm to my face to shield the light I looked around. Everyone was still asleep, snoozing comfortably, feeling no danger near. I looked out the door and to my relief the clouds had finally dispersed. Water dripped off the roof like melting icicles in the spring and the sun shown brightly outside, unobscured by the thick clouds that had once been there. The ground was soft under my sandals as I walked outside into the warmth. Welcoming the new heat I sat down in front of the open door to meditate. Normally I would sit outside but the ground was still muddy from the rain.
It had only been a few minutes when I heard someone come from behind me. I looked up to see Sango's face smiling with a rare delight. Her happiness gave her a beauty that was indescribable. She hardly ever smiled for her brother had slaughtered her entire village. He was unaware of the deed he committed for he had been under the spell of Naraku. It pleased me to see her happy for once. When I looked at her smile that way it filled me with inner warmth that was sometimes long forgotten.
She placed a soft hand on my shoulder, which startled me a little. "Ready to search for the next jewel shard monk?" she said still grinning. "Sango, I am always ready if you are." Slowly I reached my right had behind her. **SMACK** "Pervert..." she muttered. I chuckled, "Sorry Sango, seeing you so happy...well, I couldn't resist." "What's that supposed to mean!" In surrender I put up my hands. "I only meant that you look pretty when you're happy." I knew I wasn't supposed to see it, but the corner of her mouth smirked a little.

Soon everyone else started to wake up, all equally surprised and relieved that the storm was over. Inuyasha picked up Kagome's bag and threw it over his shoulder. "Alright, let's get out of this dump and find some more shards." He grumbled.
Shippou was bounding in delight, finally free from the small single roomed hut, ready to bound outside into the sunshine. But when he saw the thickly mudded ground he thought better of it and jumped into Kagome's arms, as did Kirara into Sango's.
For the most part we walked through the woods quite silently until Kagome felt a jewel shard nearby. She had stopped and closed her eyes, trying to pinpoint the direction that the signal came from. "Where is it Kagome?" Inuyasha asked. Her eyelids snapped open. "That way" She pointed to the right of Sango, off the trail. An ominous area it was, for it was nearly pitch black. Roots were growing uncontrollably out of the ground and many trees lie dead and broken. A think mist flowed out of the forest and onto the path.
Inuyasha sped ahead first with Kagome on his back. Sango threw Kirara into the air and she transformed into the fiery neko youkai. Neither of them having any fear of what lay ahead. I watched as Sango jumped onto her back and reached a hand out to me. Running besides them I pushed myself into the air and caught her wrist.

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A/N: well I hoped you enjoyed the first chapter. What will lie ahead for our heroes? Is it death and possible destruction? No one knows...except me, for I am the all-powerful writer and now I command you!! REVIEW OR PAY THE ULTIMATE PRICE!