Chapter 9

They continued their journey to look for the Shikon Shards. When Kagome mentioned she wanted to go back to her time, Sango took the opportunity to request that she too return to her village to repair her weapon that was badly damaged by the cayote demon she faced with Miroku. Inuyasha wasn't so thrilled with Sango leaving, but agreed as long as she was back at Kaede's in 3 days. Before leaving, Sango couldn't help but notice Kagome's reaction when Inuyasha easily agreed to let Sango go. She hoped it wouldn't become an issue with the two.

Deciding to go to her secret place before going back to her village, Sango set out with Kirara to the Tulip Fields. It's been awhile and she was excited. A part of her was hoping Sesshomaru would drop-by. She missed him too.

This time, Sango arrived earlier, an hour or two after noon. She just wanted to lie on the field of flowers and just do nothing as she waited for the sun to set.

As she was about to drift to sleep, she heard Kirara meow. Sesshomaru must be here. Raising her head from the flowers that covered her frame, Sango looked at the direction of her neko friend. Sesshomaru was looking at Sango, holding a sword in his hand.

Standing up, grinning as she approached the beautiful Inuyokai, "So, has Sesshomaru decided to finally put me out of my misery?". Sango did not understand her complete trust in Sesshomaru. She felt she was and always will be safe with him.

Smirking at Sango, Sesshomaru threw the sword he was holding to her.

Picking up the sword, What could he be up to?, looking at Sesshomaru intently.

Unsheathing Tenseiga, "You were saying you needed to train. You wanted to feel more powerful... Then this Sesshomaru will train you, Sango. At least in the art of swordsmanship.".

Sango was surprised. She didn't expect Sesshomaru to remember their conversation days ago, or to take it seriously at that.

"Are you sure? I mean, I have nothing to offer you in return.", shocked by the gesture.

"This Sesshomaru doesn't need anything from you Sango, except for your dedication to learn. You need not even call me Master Sesshomaru.", grinning at Sango.

Grinning back, Sango held the sword and took her position, "I guess, let's begin.".

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Sesshomaru didn't go easy on her. Sango had to learn the basics according to her 'sensei'. She had to learn proper posture, proper positioning, and other basic techniques. He made her do some toning techniques as well – It will strengthen your muscles. Sango was average in sword fighting, and she wasn't highly skilled at it. Her weapon of choice was Hiraikotsu.

When it came to the sword fighting itself, that was when Sango's adrenaline started pumping into her system. She was enjoying this. Clash of metal against metal could be heard throughout the fields. Sango got some cuts, but it was worth it. It was a few hours of sweat and blood before they stopped.

"Sango, that was impressive. Perhaps I will not go easy on you on our next training.", Sesshomaru smirking at the Tajiya.

"Hai!", beaming at Sesshomaru. "Maybe next time, I will draw first blood.". Sango couldn't help but feel smug. Sesshomaru knew how to make her feel confident about herself.

Sango was so exhilarated. She was distracted that she hadn't noticed that Sesshomaru was now only a finger breath apart from her. Stunned to see him so near, What is he doing?, a blush creeping on Sango's cheeks.

Leaning over, his lips almost touching hers, Sesshomaru licked the angle of her mouth.

What the…..!, Sango turning crimson. She hadn't expected such an intimate act.

Distancing himself from Sango, "You have a cut. I needed to do that. Our saliva has medicinal properties. This Sesshomaru wouldn't want to leave a scar on your beautiful face, Tajiya.", his voice casual and cool.

Still blushing, "Thank you again, I guess.", surprised with the gesture.

Feeling something tug at her leg, Sango hadn't noticed that Rin had arrived.

"Hi, Sango! Did you and Sesshomaru have a nice afternoon together? Why was he licking you?".

Sango was mortified. Rin saw Sesshomaru lick her!

Picking up the little girl in her arms, calming herself, "But of course. Lord Sesshomaru has been kind enough to teach this Sango a thing or two about being a good fighter. And during the training, Sango got a cut, which is why Lord Sesshomaru had to apply some medicine.", beaming at Rin then to the Inuyokai. Sango was hoping that Rin had no follow-up questions that could make both Sango and Sesshomaru uncomfortable.

Carrying the little girl in her arms, Sango walked over to her favorite spot, and sat down, with Rin on her legs. Kirara soon followed, lying down on Rin's lap. It was almost sun set, and this was Sango's favorite part of the day.

Sitting beside them, Sesshomaru stretched out his legs, resting on his arms backwards. Sesshomaru couldn't help but think how they looked like to someone who'd pass by. Toying with the idea of a future with the Tajiya, A family is always a possibility.