Sango's Challenge

By: Sango45

Disclaimer: I Don't own Inuyasha

Chapter three:

Recap:

"So all of you know everything huh?" Sango asked.

"Yep everything, so what are you going to do?" Kagome inquired

"Well, I know of a demon slaying village just three days from here that I could learn some new techniques from." Sango replied

"Are you leaving tomorrow?" Inuyasha asked.

"Yes, now I'm going to go to sleep I have a long day tomorrow. Good night." And Sango closed her eyes, only to be greeted by a restless slumber.

Now:

Sango awoke to the smell of ramen and very loud bickering going on between certain, hanyou, miko, and kitsune. Kagome was yelling at Inuyasha and Shippo to quiet down so Sango could sleep, and Inuyasha and Shippo were arguing over ramen. Inuyasha hit Shippo and Kagome sat him, I guess things don't change no matter how old you get, Sango thought with a smile. That smile faltered when she was reminded of the times Miroku had touched her bottom or certain other places...He doesn't really love me I was just drowsy earlier, I don't love him! But I will save him as a good friend should! But… why do I feel this way? She shrugged it off.Then got up, cleaned her sleeping area, and got ready for her journey to the demon slayers village.

With Miroku and Akira:

Miroku had been traveling for a day now, with his hands and feet tied together. His mouth was gagged with a blue cloth, and he was blind folded. He was on the back of a creature that was similar to the creature that traveled with Sesshomaru that the little girl, Rin, rode on. Obviously his capturer didn't want him to find out where he was being taken. It was around early morning, which Miroku could tell from his immobilized state. It was completely opposite from the previous day, the sun was barley shining, hidden between dark gray clouds laden with rain that threatened to unleash its fury at any given moment.

"Where is he taking me? Why did he take me? Who is he?" Miroku questioned himself, "I hope Sango's O.K. But then again, she is probably not worried I'm gone. What am I thinking? I know she's worried! ... I'm so confused!

As Miroku was arguing with himself, he, the creature that was carrying Miroku and his captivator neared the gate of a huge castle. Miroku was thrown onto the hard ground brutally by one of the castles guards. He was then forced to walk the rest of the way, blindly of course, by the same castle guard that threw him onto the ground. After much stumbling and struggling, the guard decided to remove the blindfold and untie Miroku's legs, after all if he ran they would catch him, and if he screamed no one would hear him, they were very far away from any villages.

It took Miroku awhile to adjust to the brightness of the sun and regain his balance after not moving for a whole day. When he did, he took a good look at the castle he was being led to. It was a beautiful shade of creamy brown, with a dark black shingled roof. It was three stories high and looked fit for an emperor. This castle was much bigger than Naraku's castle was. There was along winding path made of smooth white pebbles, which led to the front entrance of the castle. There were miles and miles of rich green grass, that stretched out as far as the eye can see. It looked to be fit for an emperor, with its high and mighty walls around the castle, as to keep even bugs out of the castle grounds.

Miroku did not fight the castle guard, because he knew that they would catch him if he ran or struggled. Besides, he didn't have his staff or sutras with him so it wouldn't be much of a battle anyway. As he was pulled into the castle like a slave would be pulled by a slave driver, he noticed a peculiar flag next to the gate. The symbol looked familiar but, he couldn't place it.

As he entered the castle he again looked at it in awe, with its large and splendor paintings of very rich and famous people. The castle also had many rooms going up a huge grand staircase made of shining and sparkling marble. Each room was just as grand as the outside of the castle. With large futons, clear windows with lovely shades of colors on the curtains that matched the bed covers. Each room had a different style to it which made the whole house seem to sparkle.

When they got to the end of a long hall, Miroku was shoved into a cold room. The door slammed shut and Miroku could hear it bolt behind him. He looked around the cold room. It was nothing like the other parts of the castle, there wasn't any furniture, the floor was cold and stained with blood, it looked like a torture chamber. Then again it probably is, Miroku thought, I wonder how Sango is doing... and he lied down on the floor and fell into a restless slumber.

With Sango and the others:

"Okay, that's everything." Sango said as she packed up a huge purple bag similar to Kagome's yellow bag. "Bye guys." She said.

"You're not going alone! I'm coming with you." Shippo said.

"No Shippo. I have to go alone, you can't come."

Kagome looked at her like she had a third eye. "WHAT!? You expected us to let you go alone? YEAH RIGHT; AS IF!" Kagome screamed.

"Yeah!" Inuyasha and Shippo said in unison.

Sango rolled her eyes. "Fine whatever…" She grabbed her bag and started heading towards the door. "You all better get packed now, I'll be waiting outside" She said dully.

"Sango seems really hurt by this… She really misses Miroku." Kagome said worriedly looking outside the hut. Sango was sitting on a log with her head bent down covering her eyes. She was crying. Not sobbing, but tears were falling from her face onto the hard dirt ground. "I'm going to go talk to her." She told Inuyasha and Shippo.

"Okay" Shippo said. Inuyasha was too busy packing (and looking for more ramen) to notice anything.

"Sango?" Kagome asked, "Are you alright?"

Sango looked up, alarmed furiously wiping tears from her eyes. "Huh? Of course I'm fine," She mumbled. "I just had something in my eye"

"Sango… You're worried about Miroku aren't you?"

No response.

"Sango? Hello?"

"…"

She was crying again.

"I.. just want to be alone now… Can we talk later?" Sango asked sobbing.

Kagome looked at her dear friend sadly. "Sure I'll just go help Inuyasha and Shippo pack."

Sango nodded and wiped her eyes. "Hurry we need to leave soon."

With Miroku:

Well buddy, looks like you've gotten yourself into a hell of a mess this time Miroku thought. He could hear someone talking. "Yes" an old cracking voice said. "She fell for the bait; the demon slayer should be here in about a week."

Demon slayer? Sango! She's coming here… Oh no… Sango don't come! It's a trap! He begged in his mind hoping that somehow, someway Sango would get his warning.

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