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"So what did ye say that caused this wound, Inuyasha?"
Kaede, squinting at the half-demon's gash, dabbing it with a cloth with a strong smell. It made Inuyasha hiss.
"Ah! That freaking hurts you hag! I don't know exactly what caused it! I know for sure it was a half demon, though."

"A half demon you say?"
She replied, the wrinkles on her forehead deepened slightly. Miroku and Shippo had already dozed off in a corner. It was apparent that he tried to wait for Inuyasha, but couldn't. He was still clutching his staff.
"A really strong one too. Why would it try to attack here?"
He asked.

"That I do not know... This wound however..."

"What is it? Some kind of poison? It actually hurts like hell."
He said, staring at the dark red seeping out of the wound. She examined it more carefully.

"Aye, this was a claw wound, you say?"
He nodded.
"It will hurt for a while, but with this medicine and your healing powers, it shouldn't be a problem. It may hurt for a little while, however."
She said. Pressing some herbs on the wound, she wrapped it tightly in white bandages. Inuyasha wore a scowl.

"Grr, that's just great! Stupid poison..."
He grumbled, clutching his shoulder.

"What does concern me, however, is the fact that it was a half demon that attacked you."
Kaede said, collecting her herbs and unused bandages.
"Half demons usually don't attack anyone like that."

"This one looked like it'd snapped."
Inuyasha said.
"Her eyes were blood red, and were out to kill. Maybe for revenge or something."

"In any case, be careful from now on."
She said.

"Keh, since when were you so worried about my safety?"
Inuyasha said rudely to nothing but the night air. Kaede had already left the small hut back to her own. Inuyasha lied down on the futon, head resting on his hands. He stared up at the bland ceiling, recalling the fight that had just happened.

'It was pretty strong... And fast too! Maybe I just got lucky and caught it off guard with my windscar... Whatever, I probably won't even see it again.'
He thought, drifting off to a light sleep.

Outside, the air started denser, a fog settling in. The thick air began to weigh down the cat demon in the air. Sango sighed, squinting; The fog condensed on her clothes, making it feel like gravity had just doubled. They flew higher, but even the sky was filled with fog.
"Kirara, we should camp out here tonight. Try landing on a thick branch of a tree."
She ordered gently with a pat to her head. With a soft purr, the neko descended, and transformed into her small form right before they landed, falling softly into Sango's arms. She knew the neko hated this kind of weather. She cuddled the creature closely, holding her closely to her chest. Kirara mewled affectionately, snuggling closely to the warmth of her mistress. Her soft fur provided warmth for Sango. She leaned against the trunk of the tree, and sat down on the branch.

'I really wanted to get back to Inuyasha and the others today, but I guess with this weather, I can't...'

She thought as she clutched her companion tightly. Everything felt cold and damp. It really wasn't a pleasant night. Even the moon was masked by the dense fog. She could feel that Kirara had already fallen asleep in her arms. Her lips curled into a smile as she stroked Kirara's fur. It had been a long journey to the village and it must have been difficult for her as well to visit the peoples' graves. It never was a pleasant sight.
In the silence of the night, Sango was deep in thought. She thought about the last time she was alone like this with Kirara. It was just the night before her final mission before the destruction of her village. Everything was so still, so serene. Her family was still alive...

She then thought of how she had met her new friends. After her village was destroyed, she was tricked into attacking them, but in the end they forgave her for everything. If that wasn't enough, she was forgiven even after she had stolen a vital weapon. Kagome, she always treated her kindly, just like a sister. Miroku, even with his lecherous ways had his charms and Shippo, the cute little demon was one she learned to love a lot. She knew that even through his tricks and pranks, he loved the whole group as well. Finally she thought of Inuyasha. There were so many things she was grateful towards him for. Saving her life for one, and giving her a reason to live being another. When he had saved her from Naraku, she knew that she had fallen in love. She wanted to be with him more, she enjoyed the talks they had while Inuyasha carried her because of her injuries. She actually wanted her injuries to stop healing so that she would have a reason to be closer to him.

No matter how many times she practiced her confession, however, she was never able to tell him. For one thing, he never seemed to look at her as a woman; she was just as a skilled fighter watching his back. Another was her best friend Kagome. Sango could tell that Kagome had feelings for Inuyasha, even through all their fighting. She could never betray her friend and upset the harmony that their group shared.

She then decided to lock her feelings within, and decided not to get any closer to him. She was great at masking her emotions, and she hid her secret well. The only time she slipped up was on the strange mountain where she fell under the influence of alcohol; something she was surprisingly weak against. Thankfully enough, even though she practically threw herself at Inuyasha, she didn't say anything that raised suspicion. When asked about it, she told the group that she had no idea what she was doing.

The talk she had with him a few mornings ago about Kikyo's death was one of the rare times she spoke to him outside of battle. She eventually accepted Miroku's proposal in an attempt to move on, but she knew she couldn't possibly live with his lecherous ways.
Even though she had distanced herself from him for both of their own goods, she had never been able to drive away the deep feelings she harbored for the hanyou. She longed for a day when she could be alone with him, and that she would be freely able to confess...

Inuyasha sat up in bed, having enough of sleep. His shoulder let out a wave of pain, but he merely grunted. Pulling on his red shirt, he walked outside, rubbing his eyes. It was still very dark, and he could see that it was a very foggy night.

'Sango's late... Must be all this fog slowing her down. Hope she's alright...'

He thought, squinting to see further on the roof.

Sango was immediately brought out of her thoughts from the sound of a snapping twig nearby. Her hand slowly curled around handle of her sword; whatever it was, she figured it would be better to wield a weapon that was stealthier. She sensed a weakened demonic aura. It was fighting to survive. She waited to see if it would pass quietly or if it would provoke her. Little by little, she felt the aura fade into the fog. Slipping off the tree branch, she looked down the road. She looked down and saw a trail of fresh blood leading towards toward where the aura faded. Sighing with relief, she began to walk with Kirara still asleep in her arms. Sango let her rest for the night. She could make another 2 miles by foot while Kirara was asleep, and the sun would rise soon.

The campfire of Lloyd's group was a slightly pitiful one that night.
"The damp air prevents it from burning too brightly..."
Lloyd said, tossing some more twigs into the fire.
"Ahh, don't worry about it, Lloyd. In this dim light, it actually makes your face look almost half as handsome as mine."
Zelos said with a laugh.

"Hey, shut up!"
Lloyd yelled, Colltte giggled beside him.

"Alright, alright, I was just joking. You'll never be that handsome anyways. Let's get some sleep now, alright?"
He asked, lying down on his sleeping bag. Just then, they sensed someone coming down the road that they were camping beside. Giving each other looks, they nodded, each hiding behind their own tree. They readied their weapons, preparing for the worst. Out of the think fog, the dark shadow emerged, and Zelos was the first to recognize that it was a female. She stopped walking, and examined the fireplace. With a sigh of relief, Zelos stepped out of the tree's cover.

"I can't believe I was scared of such a beautiful girl!"
He started with a smile. Lloyd and Collette both shook their heads.

"Excuse me?"
The woman asked. He could see her features now. She really was a looker, with long dark hair and her chocolate brown eyes. Her eyes bore through his own. She clearly wasn't happy with his outburst. He could see that she was armed with an abnormally large boomerang strapped to her back. In her arms, she held a cute little cat with two tails. Collette and Lloyd came out of hiding to look at the girl.
"Hey there. What are you doing out here alone so late?"
Lloyd asked. She looked over at him.

"I'm just returning to my friends from a trip. I take it that I came across your campsite?" She asked.
"Why yes! Wouldn't you like to stay here with us for the night? I swear that I'll keep you safe from any demons in this area!"
Zelos said confidently. The girl shot him a look and kept an eye on him. At least he didn't physically harass her like someone he resembled.

"I should get going, I already am half a day late…"
She said to Lloyd.

"Well, no point going on as you are now, right? You look tired, how about you just rest up here and go at double the pace tomorrow?"
He said. She stared straight into his eyes. He seemed to be a kindhearted and honest guy. Finally, she nodded.
"Alright, I'll stay here for the night."
She ignored Zelos' cheer.

"Great!"
Collette said, excited.
"My name's Collette! This is Lloyd and Zelos!"
She said, walking up to the girl and taking her by the hand to where the fireplace was. It instantly felt a lot warmer.
"We're not from these lands, so we don't know much about the area. What's your name?"
She asked.

"I-I'm... I'm Sango."
The girl said quetly.

Well that's the end of this chapter. Review please.