Kagome and Inuyasha found us a few mintues later, Inuyasha's head shaking in disapproval.

"Great fricken mess you made Miroku!" He snapped as Kagome spun on him, eyes narrowed and fist raised. She slammed her hand into Inuyasha's chest though it didn't affect him at all.

"You idiot! He was doing it for Sango"! She said through clenched teeth.

The words hit me hard, opening another wound in my chest. Though this one was unseen by the others. I ran my hand over the back of Miroku's head, my fingers running through his damp hair. I leaned forward, my lips unconsciously touching to his forehead. He was such an idiot sometimes, I'm convinced. I breathed deeply, taking in his sweet yet sweaty scent. Looking up at my bickering friends I smiled weakly.

"Did you at least defeat the demon"? I said as Inuyasha's eyes narrowed dangerously.

He leaned tetsusaiga against his shoulder with a grunt. "No. The coward ran away"! He snapped as his hand flexed on the hilt.

"The travelers are okay," Kagome said softly her smile lightening the heavy mood. "Kirara and Shippo have led them to the other side of the mountain, they'll be back soon".

I nodded slowly glancing down at Miroku. In all the commotion I hadn't noticed that he had fallen asleep. I ran my hand carefully over his cheek. I frowned, taking back dried crimson blood on my finger tips. Touching my hand to my cheek, I didn't find a wound yet I found his blood. That must have been what I was feeling earlier.

I felt my body grow numb and my hands start to tremble. My face paled as I looked down at the cut on Miroku's cheekbone. "Guys". I said softly interrupting the argument that was beginning between Kagome and Inuyasha. "We better get going, Miroku broke his arm". I said motioning the limp limb against my leg.

Kagome raised her hand to her mouth glancing quickly to Inuyasha.

The half demon nodded slowly as he stepped forward, his hand clenching under Miroku's left arm.

I watched panic stricken as he pulled Miroku from me, draping him over his shoulder. Inuyasha was surprisingly gentle, considering how he usually acted. I smiled in relief that somewhere, Inuyasha cared about Miroku almost as much as I did.

Kagome appeared at my side, her eyes filled with concern. "Sango, you're not hurt are you"?

I frowned, my mind mentally checking my body for twinges of pain. I had been so preoccupied with Miroku's condition I hadn't thought of myself. "No I think I'm alright". I muttered as I looked away. I remembered landing in the snow, most of my weight fell onto Miroku. I cringed at the thought. "Miroku broke my fall". I whispered as Kagome nodded.

I rose to her side, my hand weaving through my hair as I let out a sigh. I glanced to Miroku as he leaned against Inuyasha's shoulder.

His eyes flickered open quickly meeting my gaze. "Ugh. I guess I didn't really think everything through". He whinced, looking down at his arm.

"No you didn't"! Kagome scolded as she looked at him. "Don't you dare do anything reckless again!" She said waving her finger in his face.

Inuyasha scoffed as he looked away. "Please, he's guaranteed to do something reckless, it's his nature."

"Afraid so." Miroku said with a sigh. He met my gaze and I felt a surge of energy whip through me. "When the situation presents itself, sometimes it's worth it to be reckless." He said with a smirk as Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"Come on you". He said gruffly hauling Miroku past me.

I shook my head as I strode alongside Kagome, walking quietly through the snowy pass.

We arrived on the opposite end of the mountain where Kirara and Shippo were waiting for us patiently. Kirara glided forward, her large snout brushing against Miroku's cheek as she purred.

It shocked me, Kirara was usually not like that with anyone but me. Perhaps she knew Miroku had gotten hurt. I watched as Miroku smiled, his eyes glittering. "Thank you for your concern Kirara". He whispered as the demon cat stepped to the side.

I watched Kirara transform into her lesser form and hop gracefully into my open arms. I rubbed my chin against the top of her head as I listened to her purr.

We followed Inuyasha to a small clearing where he sat himself and Miroku on a rock. Kagome was instantly sifting through her backpack, pulling out rolls of gauze and other items. "Dammit." I heard her mutter as she looked at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha! I need a splint for Miroku's arm, can you help me find one"? She said as the half demon rose obediently to her side.

I watched the two leave a few moments later, Shippo hurrying after them.

I suspected what they were doing, but didn't mind. I glanced slowly to Miroku who was watching me intently. Gliding to my feet, I approached him cautiously, my mind teeming with questions.