(Sango's pov)

Sesshomaru!? I think. Weird name...I think I've heard it before though.

"Alright, Sesshomaru. What do you want?" Miroku asks.

"I should be asking you this. Seeing as you are intruding onto my territory." Sesshomaru answers curtly.

"Your territory?" I ask, knowing that this is the Great Demon of the West.

"Yes, my territory. Now why are you trespassing? Answer me or I'll have to hurt you." He replies grasping the handle of his sword.

Well? What choice do we have? We have to tell him why we're here or else we'll have to fight to the death probably. I think I found a way out of this...

"We only wish to pass through. You see, his mother has been taken by a demon, and we need to go help her." I lie. Or well, I hope I lied about this.

Miroku gives me this looks that shows fear and sadness. I had no choice! His mother was kidnapped by a demon. I realize just how much he's hurting inside right now. Even I can sympathize with him right at this moment. It's how I've felt for three years. Remorse, grief, and absolutely nothing at all.

"Miroku..." I whisper.

"That is not a reason. That is an excuse. I guess I have no choice to fight you pathetic mortals." Sesshomaru cuts in.

The next few seconds are just a blur. A flash of silver, excruciating pain, then nothing. No pain, no light. Just blackness...

(Miroku's pov)

All I see is a flash of silver and blue light, and then...

"SANGO!" I scream.

"I told you not to give me an excuse. Now leave or you as well shall-"

"SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP!" I scream, cutting Sesshomaru off "DON'T SAY ANOTHER WORD! IT WAS NOT A LIE! My mother was kidnapped by a demon. And we were only passing through!"

I feel nothing as I pick Sango up and leave.

"Where's the border?" I ask, wanting to get away from here as soon as I can.

"The largest Oak tree by the river." Sesshomaru replies, as if my reaction had not left any imprint on him.

I cradle-carry (aka bridal-carry) Sango out of the territory leaving only my tears behind.

OMG!? IS SANGO DEAD!? I know but you'll have to wait until chapter 8 for the answer...well you might have to wait for a while longer for the answer that you want.