Seriously disappointed by the lack of reviews people. I'm ending this quick.


New Discoveries


Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes, awakening from his sleep. He was leaning against a large rock, his friends scattered around the ashes which used to be the fire. He stretched, rubbing his eyes. It was a beautiful day, with not a cloud in the sky. He groggily made his way to the water and splashed water in his face. He sat down at the water's edge, looking out into the horizon.

'This isn't just some lake, we've made it to the ocean...'

Inuyasha thought. He nearly jumped when he heard a voice.

"Good morning, Inuyasha."
He looked beside him, and he saw Sango; she was washing up too.
"Oh, hey..."
He replied. There was a long silence, filled only by the splashing of water. She sat down closely beside him, also staring out into the distance.
"So, what were thinking so hard about last night?"
She asked casually.

"Nothing special, just... Stuff..."

"I might be out of place to say this, but Inuyasha, I honestly think it was better that she had been put to rest."
She said. He glanced at her and looked away again.

"You're right. You are out of place."
He said, his tone bitter. Sango sighed, getting up to leave. Inuyasha grabbed her wrist,

"No, wait... I'm sorry, It's just..."
Sango smiled, sitting back down. She tucked her loose hair behind her ears to get better hearing. It wasn't every day you heard Inuyasha apologize.

"It's just so hard to let go now; she was the only one that liked me for who I was."
Inuyasha said, throwing another rock. He must've been talked for a good ten minutes. He'd never really talked this long before. Sango just silently listened, not taking her eyes off him.
"Was."
She had suddenly said.
"In case you haven't noticed, we all accept you."

Inuyasha looked her in the eye for the first time in a while.
"Even you?"
He asked.
"The demon slayer?"

"You know, the demon slayers don't particularly want to kill. We slay demons just because they're vile murderers. I know you're not really like that. Even when you transformed into your full demon form and killed every enemy around you, you felt guilty. You couldn't control yourself and it wasn't not your fault."
It was her turn to look away.
"I mean, how many people would take in someone like me? You could've killed me the very instant I attacked you, but you let me live. You even let me travel with you, saying it would be easier to find my brother. Your opinion didn't change even after I betrayed you. I know it sounds really corny, but Inuyasha, you gave me a second shot at life."
She looked back up with a hint of a smile.
"So Inuyasha, what I'm saying... Is that even though you're a half demon, you're a great person. You're not the filthy creature that people say you are. So be proud of yourself. Things have changed, you have friends now. Besides... Being all depressed about Kikyo is making Kagome sad too."

Inuyasha sighed deeply. He felt a bit better but...

"Kagome... I wish she'd just give me room to breathe sometimes... The slightest thing ticks her off. She pisses me off so much sometimes."

"I know, I know."
She replied.
"I guess she'll mature up sooner or later."

Inuyasha stood back up, his legs feeling a little stiff from all the sitting.
"Umm... Well, thanks for listening."
He said, walking back to the rest of the group.

"Welcome..."
Sango replied. An apology and a thank-you from Inuyasha in the same hour. She was sure this day was just plain strange. She followed after him after a few moments.


"Ahh, this is great!"
Colette exclaimed, leaning on the side of the boat. It wasn't too large; enough room for the four to walk around a bit.

"I can't believe they gave us a row boat..."
Zelos said, unhappily rowing on one side. Lloyd was on the other side.

"Better than nothing, right?"
Sheena said,
"At this rate I think it'll only take us a few hours before we reach the shore."

"Only? It's been at least an hour, and I'm starting to get tired already!"
Zelos whined.

"Oh! I can help if you're tired, Zelos."
Colette said. She always had a way of shutting him up without meaning to.
'Man,'
He thought,
'I can't let one of my hunnies worklike this...'
"No, it's alright Colette. Just leave it to the great Zelos."
He said, putting more effort into his rowing. Sheena shook her head disapprovingly.
"Just shut up and row!"


Short chapter. Inuyasha and Sango pairing is winning by one so far. You can still review them in. I'm going a few more chapters. I really hope that you start reviewing people...