Hello, hello! Alright, everyone. Here with the sequel to The Butterfly Keeper is The Flower's Faith. And I've decided to start this fic off with a song-fic chapter. It's from my new favorite favorite movie titled Kal Ho Naa Ho, which if you haven't seen, GO DO IT NOW! The song is Maahi Ve (Eng: My Love). Yeah, I know the fact that I have a Punjabi/Hindi song is really really weird, but like I said, I am a language geek. Let's just pretend it's Japanese. I just really wanted to include it, because the music is perfect for this chapter. Please forgive, and if you can, find the song, cuz you may appreciate the emotion more then.

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Chapter 1: My Love

Maahi ve… Maahi ve

That's the way, maahi ve.

The approaching night sky danced as they did. The splendor of the bright fall day met with the mystique of night and somehow found their common ground, their glory, as vibrant as the colors beneath them. The excitement of those below the heavens was thick in the air, and one might have said they would have given nymphs a run for their money. As perfect as an illusion it was, and if some fantasy, one they could still touch with their flimsy fingers. How came it to be such a perfect evening? Even with the ambiguous weather of autumn, they must have predicted well. And whether by luck or fate, the fall of rain would not have hindered them anyway.

Tere maathe jhumar damke
Tere kanno baali chamke hai re
Maahi Ve

"Amazing…"

"How do you suppose it works?"

"What kind of instrument is this?"

As the monk's hand reached out to begin some kind of investigation, a voice rang out to stop him, "Miroku-sama!"

The small group of men turned towards the call, and the miko known as Kagome stepped out from the crowd of people. Dressed in a long white skirt with a light blue kimono, she undoubtedly looked very different from the others. Although she accepted wearing the fancy blue shirt, the matching hakama was damn-near impossible to get used to. She opted instead for a skirt of her own, and though it was an unusual style of clothing to wear at an ancient celebration, she figured it wasn't any worse than the clothes the villagers had seen her wearing before. Her ebony hair was raised into a loose bun, and a few of her bangs ran free, due to running back and forth all day.

Tere haatho kangana khanke
Tere pairo payal chance hai re
Maahi Ve

Kagome slapped his hand away, "Don't touch that. You might break it."

"My apologies, Kagome-sama. We were simple amazed by this contraption you brought from your world. What do you call it, again?"

"A stereo," she replied, "And since you wanted some music, this is the best way to do it."

Luckily, she had moved her portable stereo to Kaede's hut before the well had closed. It may not have been able to run on battery life forever, but for a wedding reception, of course she had to make an exception. Miroku's eyes scanned the crowd before he asked, "And where is my lovely bride?"

"She's probably socializing. Don't work, I'll make sure you two receive your blessing together. I'll just go find her. You all enjoy yourselves."

Naino se bole. Rabba rabba
Mann mein dole. Rabba rabba
Amrut ghole. Rabba rabba
Tu soniye.

Jind maahi ve

As she left the small group of men behind, she couldn't help her eyes from widening just a little as she saw some people dancing to the music. Perhaps it was instinctive for them, but it was nevertheless a shock to see how quickly the villagers adapted to the aspects of her world. But once the small shock of it passed, Kagome felt content with the thought. Maybe they were generally accepting people, or maybe they just knew how much she had sacrificed to help them. It made her feel wanted… needed, so much more than in her own time.

She made her way carefully through the appointed dance floor, intent on reaching the building on the other side, wherein Sango was preparing herself yet again for a flood of congratulations and any other sort of blessings the villagers could conjure up. Whoever said weddings were slow didn't see entire villages showing up out of nowhere to honor their heroes.

Kagome giggled to herself as she saw Shippou joining in the dancing as well. The little one wasn't very coordinated, but she doubted anyone would mind it, given how adorable the kitsune was in his little green kimono. His big green eyes stared up at her happily as she picked him up off the ground. Afterall, even the littlest of her friends deserved a good dance.

Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

Everybody Sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

That's the way. Maahi ve.

Both miko and kitsune giggled as she spun them round and round, holding him around the waist and stepping to the rhythm. Their laughs echoed through gaps of the music, smiles as illuminated as boughs of sunlight. They danced alongside the others before Shippou pointed out, "She's back, Kagome."

O tere aankhen kali kali

Tera gora gora mukhdha hai re

Maahi ve

Tere rangat jaise sona

Tu chaand ka tukda hai re

Maahi Ve

Adorned in traditional white, Sango was truly a sight to be seen. True, the outfit itself was simple, but as could be expected, the bride was glowing. Even after weeks of nervous anticipation, she held no furrow upon her brow now. Already as she stepped out of the building, she was instantly swarmed with more guests wanting to congratulate her. But the exterminator insisted on speaking to Kagome first and foremost. She signaled for her friend to come over.

Tere gaal gulabi. Rabba rabba

Chal sharabi. Rabba rabba

Dil ki kharabi. Rabba rabba

Tu soniye. Jind maahi ve.

"Sango-chan. You look so beautiful," Kagome exclaimed as she hugged the bride.

"Arigato, Kagome-chan. And this wedding is so perfect. I can't thank you enough for your help."

"It was nothing. I was glad to help out. Anyways, be sure not to go too far off. I think Miroku-sama's going to have a fit if he doesn't get to have his first dance soon."

They looked down as the kit spoke up, "Hey, don't forget about dancing with me too?"

Sango smiled brightly, "Of course not, Shippou-chan. Matter of fact, that monk can wait. Come on, you two."

Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

Everybody sing: Soni, Soni. Aaja maahi ve

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

Everybody Sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve

Grabbing both of them, Sango jumped onto the dance floor. She didn't so much dance as she spun the three of them round and round. Like some sort of childish game. As Sango's laughs now accompanied the others, Kagome didn't think she had ever seen her friend so happy before. The past few weeks had been very stressful. Sango had wanted to wait until she found Kohaku to have the wedding. But after searching for weeks with no trace of him, they had to assume the inevitable. After all, if he was alive, he would have remembered her and have come back, wouldn't he? It was especially hard for Sango to accept, but seeing her face so filled with joy now made it easier to believe that life would go on.

Kagome stopped the movement as she saw Kaede giving her a signal. She turned to the bride, "Sango-chan. I think Miroku-sama's master wants to perform his small blessing for you now. Let's go get your husband."

"Wait a minute. Where's Inuyasha?" The exterminator looked around.

Kagome sighed. She supposed it was to be expected for the hanyou to not like parties. He wasn't exactly what you would call social. Still, honoring their friends would be nice. "Don't worry. I won't let him miss this. You go on to Miroku-sama. I'll find Inuyasha."

In the shadows of the building, two eyes watched the miko undividedly. The figure in question stood leaning against the wall with arms crossed, clearly perturbed at the whole idea of a wedding reception. He wasn't one to get invited to celebrations, so he was out of practice, to say the least. He smirked as he watched Kagome push her way past the guests, eyes scanning the area and calling out above the noise. She didn't know it, but she was coming closer and closer to his grasp. 'About time.'

"Inuyasha!" She called yet again.

Having gone through the huge crowd of people, she rapped her fingers impatiently on the wall of the building. Somehow it seemed the hanyou only showed up when it suited him. She turned to walk off in another direction, but gasped as she was gripped around the wrist and pulled backwards around a corner. She let out a small yelp of surprise as another hand came on her shoulder to turn her around and into the darkness, "Not so fast, wench."

Barse rangini kaliyan hai mehki bhini bhini

Baje mann mein halke halke shehnaiya re

Jitne hai tare aanchal mein aa gaya sare

Dil ne jaise hi li angadayee re

Though she hadn't seen him, the sudden presence of recognizable lips on hers told her it was the hanyou she was looking for. Inuyasha pulled her closer to him with one hand on her waist and the other at her neck. She giggled tenderly. For someone as gruff as Inuyasha, he certainly liked to kiss. She had to force herself to pull away from him. "Inuyasha… the monk is going to bless Miroku-sama and Sango-chan. We should be there."

"Keh! Who the fuck cares!" He lowered his lips to hers once more.

"But… they're our… friends…" she murmured between kisses, "It's rude to… ditch them."

"Oh please! You owe me, wench."

As his lips locked with hers once more, she peeked out to see that the blessing was already taking place. The crowd was watching as Miroku and Sango stood facing each other as the monk babbled on drunkenly. But Inuyasha hadn't a care in the world at that moment, so long as the girl of a thousand pleasures was there locked in his embrace. Some unknown longing quickly possessed him over the past weeks. Some odd desire he never much expected from falling in love, and which he had not the strength to push away now. It was the mere presence of her skin and the touch of her lips that swelled up his soul. It alone quelled any fear, anger, even boredom harboring his thoughts. As though she could uproot the blood from his flesh and claim it with simple soft touches.

Tu jo aayee sajhke mehndi rajke

Chal bajke, Oh Soniye

Dil kit no ka khaye dhajke, Oh Soniye

How she managed to break away from him, he couldn't even begin to comprehend. All he knew what that when he opened his eyes, she was retreating into the crowd, looking rather irritated, perhaps because their little romantic rendezvous had resulted in missing Miroku's master's blessing on the new bride and groom. But dear Inuyasha wouldn't have considered that. He called out to her in frustration, "Come back here, wench! I ain't done yet!"

He gave chase, or however much he could, which wasn't much considering the herd of people he had to practically burrow through. He growled lightly as he finally caught sight of her, making her way through the crowd with much more ease than himself. How very typical, that when he needed her she just happened to want to do something else. 'Stupid wench,' he muttered in thought.

And when she turned back to glance at him, a glorious smile emboldened her features, catching him off guard.

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Even through the swarm of sounds he could hear her pleasant laughter. Soft, but no less powerful than anything, he stared at her in confusion. She glanced back at him every few seconds, before trekking once again through crowds of people. It finally occurred to him, 'She wants me to follow…'

Intrigued, though still confused, he followed towards her. When she had escaped behind the mass of party guests, she ran behind the nearby alcove. Towards the beach? She couldn't have been abandoning the party. He smirked, 'Really thinks I'm her damn puppy, doesn't she.'

When he got past the crowd, it was no hard chore to go after her, even after she hid behind a rock. With his demonic speed, he was able to catch sight of her just as she ducked down. And if that wasn't enough, the sand footsteps leading up to her were a dead give-away. He didn't even slow as he maneuvered from the other side of the rock to grab onto her. She yelped as his hands grasped her forearm, and she pulled them both out into the open sands as she erupted into a fit of giggles. He couldn't remember seeing her so happy before, and it was that which grew him in to kiss her once more.

Sweet… so very sweet. With the smell, the taste of grapes… of fruit and flowers. His kisses pleaded with her to release all her soul to him. She never faltered. Not once. And as their souls found each other once again, so did Miroku reach out for his wife's hand. She obliged, and they looked into each other's eyes for their first dance.

Chanhda, meri chanda. Tujhe kaise mein yeh samjhaoon

Mujhe lagti hai tu kitni pyaari re

Sango blushed as Miroku's eyes scanned over her features a thousand times over. This time, it seemed such an innocent thing for him to do. For a moment did she bow her head before he tilted her face back up by the chin. His smile was so pure; he was no longer the lecher she had grown to accept. Though surely that pervert was still in there somewhere, this night was for Sango, and at least for tonight, the mature and beautiful side of her houshi shined through and through.

Mujhe lagti hai tu kitni pyarri re

Kagome broke away from Inuyasha's lips so she could pant for breath, and looked to him with bright eyes. "Be careful, Inuyasha. You're going to make me dizzy with all this."

Khusiyan jitni hai sab jitni hai sab dhoondh ke laoon

Teri doli ke sang kar do sari re

His eyebrow crooked to one side, and she knew immediately what he was considering. Sure enough, to test his new theory of punishment for leaving him in the dust before, he hoisted her up by the waist, and spun round and round as fast as he could. The result wasn't what he expected, for she squealed with unrequited joy. However, even after realizing that making her dizzy wouldn't make her sorry for what she did, he dared not stop. The sound of her laughter was too beautiful for him to let go.

As they spun themselves on the beach, so did Miroku and Sango spin between the crowds of watchful eyes. Although Inuyasha and Kagome were missing the first dance, they didn't much care at the moment. Soon, a huge smile broke onto Inuyasha's face and though he tried to hold it back, a small giggle did escape his lips.

Teri doli ke sang kar do sari re

A push on his shoulders told him it was time to put her down. As he set her back on the sand, she ran a hand through his hair and gazed at him lovingly. He blushed pink and tried to turn his face away from her so she wouldn't see just what an effect she had on him. But his shyness only caused her to smile more. To see him with her now, smiling, even laughing slightly, wanting to be with her, was beyond her wildest imagination. They said that relationships usually started out this way, but how she prayed that it wouldn't be leveling out any time soon.

Her fingers lightly caressed his cheek, opening the obscure trenches in the contours of his face. The muscles loosened beneath her, try as he might to prove to her that he was in control. He looked upon her, his Kagome, face illustrated with drops of Jupiter as she smiled. The never-ending smiles, and the moments like these, bless them all. Within the darkness of time and space, earth would not dawn if they were without each other. No matter what ambiguities faced the insecure hanyou in this new and strange relationship and behavior, when the sun rose, he would still be hers. Just as she would still be his.

"We really should return to the party, okay?" She remarked, sounding more like an uneasy question than a statement.

He reluctantly nodded, and let her leave his grasp to run back to the others.

Tu jo aayee sajhke mehndi rajke

Chal bajke, Oh Soniye

Dil kit no ka khaye dhajke, Oh Soniye

Kagome was first to return, followed by Inuyasha. But Inuyasha did not follow her into the crowd along with Kagome. Unfortunately, the action gave Kagome a curious idea. "Don't tell me you're afraid of dancing, Inuyasha."

"I don't dance," he replied in an unsporting manner.

True, but perhaps not the smartest reply, for it gave Kagome a strange, and perhaps even a horrid idea. "Come on, Inuyasha. Dance with me! It's easy. Watch."

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

To give a quick demonstration, she joined Sango and a few other girls and began dancing along with them. Inuyasha shook his head as he smiled. Even if he did consider the whole thing to be completely childish, Kagome sure looked happy.

But his attitude changed quickly as Kagome stopped dancing and approached him. He looked wide-eyed as she grabbed onto his arm and began pulling him towards the dance floor. "What the hell?"

Tere maathe jhumar damke

Tere kanno baali chamke hai Re

Maahi Ve

He tried to pull away from her, but she refused to give up. She made her way through the crowd towards the center of the dancing area, where he wouldn't be able to get away so easily. "Kagome, I ain't doing it."

Tere haatho kangana khanke

Tere pairo payal chance hai re

Maahi Ve

"Oh, come on, Inuyasha. You don't have to be good at it to do it."

When they reached her destination, she turned towards him again. He crossed his arms and scowled at her as she tried to pry them open. He said, "It's so stupid."

She sighed in frustration, "Argh! Can't you just be reasonable for once? We're at a party if you haven't noticed."

"No, forget about it!"

She put her hands on her hips for a moment. He could tell she was trying hard to figure out a way to tackle this issue.

Naino se bole. Rabba rabba

Mann mein dole. Rabba rabba

Amrut ghole. Rabba rabba

Oh, soniye.

Kagome tried once more to pry open his arms, but failed once again. "And what's so wrong about dancing with me?"

"It's pointless. Pointless and stupid."

"Inuyasha…"

"Wench…"

She turned her cheek and held her chin up high. "Well, if you're afraid, you should have just said so."

Jind maahi ve. Jind maahi ve. Jind maahi ve.

As she walked away from him, not a quarter of the way across the dance floor, she felt something clasp her wrist. Just as quickly, she was hauled backwards and into the hanyou's arms. She gasped slightly as she looked up into his amber eyes, full of determination and a whole lot of annoyance. She opened her mouth to speak but was cut off but his harsh-toned voice. "'Afraid' this, wench!"

Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Jind maahi ve. Soni…

Kagome gasped once more as she felt herself being pulled through the gentle air. She barely registered his hands on her body nor the movement of her feet as she fell in step with him. It wasn't until his palm came up to caress her cheek for but a moment when she finally realized… that Inuyasha was dancing with her.

Her smile grew and grew as she heard in the distance her friends hollering and cheering them on. Before she knew it, practically everyone around her seemed to be encouraging them. He lifted one of her arms into the air and spun her. Once, twice, three times, four times, five times, six times.

…soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

It may have only lasted for a few seconds, it may even have been somewhat sloppy, but when he stopped spinning her and she collided with his chest, Kagome looked up at him with the most adoring eyes imaginable. He glared back, "Afraid? Keh!"

Kagome didn't wait to hear anymore and she kissed him again. It was chaste, simple, just letting him know how grateful she was to have him there with her.

Jind maahi ve. Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

Miroku and Sango, Shippou and Kirara, Kaede and the old monk, all waved at Kagome and Inuyasha from the other side of the dance floor.

Everybody sing: Soni, soni. Aaja maahi ve.

'I win,' thought Inuyasha.

'I win,' thought Kagome.

To be continued…

……… Wow, Inuyasha… dancing. Try to wrap your head around that little number, cause I'm laughing my head off just thinking about it. If it seems so totally out of character, I'm sorry. I just thought it was so funny to think about, I couldn't resist.

So, yeah, lots of cuteness. Hope you liked it. If you did or didn't, I don't care, just respond please. I'd like to know how I'm doing and if you think I can improve at all.

Okay, so now there's the issue of updates. With my other stories, I've usually been able to update at least a few times per week, but now that I'm back in college, it's a bit of an issue. I'm struggling to get all my work done, and am trying to arrange for me to study in Spain next year. Therefore, I am sorry to say, the updates will be kinda unpredictable. During school breaks, I'll be able to update more often, but otherwise, I have to put my schoolwork first. I hope you'll be patient with me, and I promise I'll try my best to make time for this story.

Please respond, maahi ve!