Relief . That's was it was, the comfort of knowing they had conquered a mountain of much troubles. Literally! They had defeated many obstacles at Mount Hakurei. An what an obstacle! They had to duel the infamous Band of Seven. They were resurrected by Naraku. They were quite brutal and vicious men.

Kagome thought that their deaths deserved celebration. There was a hot spring not too far from their camp. She brought Sango with her so they could talk( what it's not like she'd bring Inu-yasha, or would she…) Anyways, she liked Sango, you could do almost anything with her. She didn't seem to mind.

Sango was like her servant at sometimes, she didn't want Sango to feel that she was, but it did have some advantages. Sango was a plain looking girl, but did have many good physical traits. Like for instance her hair was naturally straight, making it easy to control. She didn't have to worry about zits, she was always careful with what she comsumed, with also explained her figure. She never ate meat, but instead grain, and vegetables. Her figure was an athleteic one. Her shape was flowing, with smooth curves. She had very overwhelming maroon eyes. She was also naturally graceful, she had her moments, but her aim was mostly always accurate.

There were some traits Kagome didn't like with Sango and she always found hilarious.

Sango was a blunt and determine fighter, but when she wasn't fighting she was very shy and argeable. Or how she was always so hard on herself. She was sure jealous of Sango's bubble –bum, it sure did get attention. Kagome had a hide-and-seek bum, not too flattering. And Sango's fighting skills undenialablely awesome! She was one of the best in her village, the soul-suvivor. Naraku even wanted her at one point. She knew a lot about demons and weaponry.

Kagome loved her friend dearly. Sango would make some lucky guy happy.

A frown grew upon her face. Too bad that the one man that paid her most attention was a pervert. Kagome liked miroku, but not for Sango. He flirted with other women far too often. He messed with Sango's emotions . He always touched her yet still said he was loyal to her. After meeting that young lord wishing for Sango's affection, Miroku hardly seemed a good catch. But Sango still loved him dearly. Kagome hoped she could find someone better for her friend.

Once they reached the hot spring , Kagome jumped in wearing a green orange flowered one-piece swim suit. She waited for Sango, who had also worn a swim suit.

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"What's this?"

"It's a swim suit, you put on your body to cover yourself when you need to bathe."

Sango took on a face of amazement and glee. Kagome loved how Sango was so amazed by the simplest things. She remembered when she brought soda. Sango's curiosity was drawn out quickly. Although she tried to act humble and calm about it.

Sango's hands lifted the silky material delicately to examine the foreign vestment. When she saw the size of the clothing her face took on an expression of shock and horror.

"Kagome, I don't think it will fit me." She said after realizing what a bikini was. Kagome laughed at this reaction, because she forgot how modest and insecure Sango could be about her body.

"Sango, I can only cover some of your body, that's the way their suppose to be." Sango was still blushing slightly with embarrassment.

"Sango, you should try on the futuristic apparel, we can tell you if it fits." Miroku chirped, obliviously inferring that he wanted to see her slightly exposed figure.

Sango's expression changed to rage. The idea of him thinking she would so easily show her flesh to him. "You pervert!" she slapped him across the face and stormed off.

Sango finally emerged from the leafy covering. She was wearing the swim suit Kagome gave her. It was a tree-piece. It was a white swim suit with black hexagons on it to resemble a soccer ball.

Yet again Sango was blushing. Kagome loved her friend's loyalty. There was so much she could do with her. Tonight she really wanted to have a spa time with her. She already planned it out. She'd paint their nails, do each other's hair. Kagome tried to conseal the wave of giggles urging to be released.

Sango sensed this. And slid into the hot spring. A disappointed expression on her faire face. She didn't like being laughed at or being the joke. She noticed Kagome had now figure out how she felt and swallowed the humour.

"Sango, you looked good in that swim-suit!" Kagome said to try and ease Sango's embarrassment. Sango blushed.She always did. Some would of mistaken her for being stuck up, but that wasn't it, she just couldn't take a compliment very well, she was shy. It took time to gain her trust.

Kagome always felt strong for Sango. Her life had turn upside down. Kagome felt that after hearing Sango's story she felt a little more grateful for gift in her life. Her life, society, friends, family, and Inuyasha. Sure he got on her nerves but he was always there for her. She smiled at that thought.

Sango hadn't told Kagome what happened to her on Mount Hakurei. She hadn't told her of how she saw her beloved brother, how she and Miroku had found the deceived saint, or how she had spilt her heart to the monk. He was her dear friend. She knew under all his perverted pick up line was a kind young man who would make some understanding, and patient woman happy.

She felt that her dear friend had, on occasions, mistaken her intention for love. She did not want to break his heart for it would break hers.

Kagome , unnoticed by Sango, waded up to her. Slowly she crept behind sango. Then with a sudden instance Sango's head was plunged into water. Two hands held her head under the water then released. She was caught off guard. She lifted her head to see Kagome with a smug expression.

"Gotcha!" she cheered.

"That wasn't funny!" Sango said. Until she pushed a wave of water at her friend. "Now it's funny."

The two girls began a playful water war. They acted like children, giggling, and screaming.

Sango finally gave in. Kagome was overjoyed , she had finally beaten someone. Sure it was just a water fight but in battle Sango and Inuyasha would always compete over who was the best fighter. Inuyasha most always won. But Sango always was very graceful. She knew that Sango was very grateful towards Inuyasha.

Finally when they were wrinkled enough to be mistaken for elders, Sango stood full stature and swiftly wrapped a towel around herself. She secured it while she stretched out her hand to retrieve a towel for Kagome.Once out of the spring, the two girls began to dress themselves.

As they walked back to camp, Kagome felt thepresence of the jewel shard. But it was strange. It's owner's energy was …Weak. This was weird. But if the creature was dying, it would be that much easier to get the jewel shard.

Sango noticed her friend's strange, apprehensive behavior.

"Kagome, is something wrong?" Sango asked, alarmed by her friend's apprehensive stature. She placed her hands onto the girls shoulder.

Kagome gulped down the lump in her throat. "There's a jewel shard near."

The two girls paused to think about what they would do. The answer was obvious what they had to do.

Kagime saw from the corner of her eye, a swoosh of hair. Sango had flipped her long hair into a tight binding. She began to remove her yukura. Kagome turned around, to give her friend privacy. Swiftly Sango pulled the black cat-suit over her flesh. Then applied the hard, painted armor.

Kagome turned around to face Sango. One minute she would appear as an ordinary village girl the next minute she would emerges as a fierce intimidating exterminator.

"Are you ready?" Sango asked her stern voice. Kagome nodded and placed her hand upon her handy oak bow. They walked cautiously towards the source of the shards calling. Sango followed Kagome, unsure of where it would lead.

Kagome pushed her way through the foliage.To a small stream. Her eyes hovered over the terrain in search of the source . She let out a gasp of horror and shock. Floundering in the water was the body of a man.