This story was written as a drabble for Doggieearlover as part of drabble meme. The request was for a Miroku/Inuyasha story after Kagome's return.


"That is a beautiful sight." Miroku commented to Inuyasha.

From their vantage point on the hill, the men we able to watch the scene in the meadow below. Sango sat playing with her infant son amid the flowers. Kagome sat across from her, laughing as the twins braided her hair. Inuyasha simply grunted. He, too, was taken in by the sight in front of him. The companionable silence continued, allowing the sounds of laughter and conversation to drift on the wind.

"You know, monk, I never did thank you."

Miroku turned his surprised gaze to Inuyasha. Inuyasha was looking at the ground, a faint blush across his face.

"For what, Inuyasha? Anything I've done, was done out of friendship, not obligation."

Inuyasha stared out into the meadow for a moment. "Most people would have told me to give up. You never did."

Miroku had to smile. "If you had given up, we would have, too." Patting his friend on the shoulder. "We all wanted her to come back."

Inuyasha's golden eyes followed his dark haired beauty as she ran around with the twins. He knew he could have never given up on her.

"It was hard sometimes. I used to wonder if I was being foolish."

Miroku nodded. "But you made it through. After all that has happened, the kamis blessed us all with happiness."

Inuyasha sighed. "I thought maybe the kamis meant for me to be alone."

Miroku watched as the twins started braiding flowers into their mother's hair. He couldn't help but think about his life without Sango. Looking at Inuyasha, he totally understood how he felt.

"It is never up to us to second guess the kamis. The only thing we can hope for is they smile in our favor."

Amber eyes met dark blue eyes. Inuyasha smiled. "Well, Miroku, I would say we've been smiled on."

Miroku returned the smile. "You know my friend, you are absolutely right."