Summary: After the mysterious disappearance of the love of his life, Inuyasha has taken a new image. But when a new girl enters his life, will he be able to let his guard and let her in?

Out with the old, In with the new

By: Kikyo's Lova

AN: A very, very sad chapter. Review.

Out with the old, In with the new:

Chapter 20: Miroku and another woman?

"What happened Miroku?" asked Inuyasha as the group had drove back to the diner the next day. "Because Sango keeps crying to Kikyou."

"Because she wants me to marry her, and yet I refuse."

"And why do you refuse?"

"You wouldn't understand," said Miroku, looking outside of the window now.

They were now in the beach part of Fairless Hills, to end their 2 day trip. It was supposed to a nice little beach trip, couples only, but with the things were with Miroku and Sango, it didn't seem likely that Miroku and Sango would join. Miroku got up and began to walk towards the exit of the diner.

"Where are you going?" asked Inuyasha. Miroku looked at him.

"To the boardwalk, alone," said Miroku, leaving the diner and jumping on his motorcycle. Inuyasha ran after him.

"You're acting like a little bitch, Miroku!" he yelled, as Miroku sped off. Sango watched him sadly through the window.

"It'll be okay," said Kikyou, looking at Sango's teary eyes. "He'll snap to his senses."

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Miroku drove his motorcycle to the boardwalk. He missed the boardwalk; matter of fact, he missed everything about Fairless Hills, as this was his hometown. But he never regret moving to Pier City, because if he hadn't, he would've never found Sango. He wanted to marry her, but he couldn't...

"Hey! Miroku! Is that you?" yelled a young woman's voice.

Miroku turned in the direction of the voice and smiled.

"Hey, Kanita!"

The girl known as Kanita ran to Miroku and hugged him, as he hugged her back. She was around Miroku's age, and much cuter than Miroku's ex, Sango.

"I don't believe you're back! Is it for good?"

"Kanita, I'm sorry."

"Wha? What do you mean?"

"I'm sorry for breaking up with you when I left here."

"Miroku, you thought I held a grudge with you over that? You were leaving, and at the time, a long distance relationship wasn't possible. I would never hold a grudge against you over that."

"Oh..."

"Anyways, where is she?"

"Huh?"

"Your girlfriend? I knew you found one by now."

"Yeah, I did, but me and her aren't together anymore."

"What do you mean 'not together anymore'?"

"We sorta had a little fight."

Kanita smiled. "Remember our first fight?" asked Kanita, giggling.

"Yeah, It was over a pack of skittles."

"We were happy back then, right?"

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Sango and company had left the diner in pursuit of Miroku. Wanting to know what he was doing, the crew went to the boardwalk to find Miroku, and to really confront him.

They reached the boardwalk and Inuyasha immediately caught his scent.

"Come on," he said, almost like a sleuth."

Kikyou and Sango followed Inuyasha until he hid behind a small cart. He insisted that the girls follow him and then he pointed.

"Got him."

"No..." whispered Sango.

The crew saw that Miroku and Kanita were talking and having fun, as they didn't know that Kanita was an old friend of Miroku. It was around noon, and Kanita wanted to go home.

"Wanna walk me home? One last time?"

"Oh, sure," said Miroku, getting up with the girl. She smiled.

"Member where I live at?"

"Of course; I don't even need to drive you there."

Kanita and Miroku had left the boardwalk and in almost no time, they were in front of Kanita's little house.

"Thank you, Miroku, for letting me relive my past for a moment."

He smiled. "I needed that, too."

"You know," said Kanita, as she turned the key for her door. "You never told me why you and your girlfriend stopped talking while you guys got here. I hope it wasn't me."

"No, it wasn't," said Miroku, looking at the sandy ground now. "It was because she wanted me to marry her, but I said 'no'."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because..."

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Sango and company waited until they followed Miroku. Inuyasha was keen on hearing what Miroku was talking about, now.

"I can't marry her," said Miroku slowly. "Because I can't provide for her. I have a dead-end job, and I can't give her everything she deserves, y'know?"

"But don't you think she'll marry you, regardless?"

"That's just it; I know she'll get married to me if I propose; that's why I DON'T want to ruin her life."

"Oh, I get it," said Kanita, turning the knob on her door. "Oh, Miroku?"

"Yeah, Kani-?"

"WHAT?" said a hushed Sango, being held down by her friends and closing her mouth as to not blow their cover.

Kanita had kissed Miroku, but it wasn't as extreme as Sango put it. It was a light kiss on Miroku's cheek, and afterwards he left. Sango walked out of her hiding spot. Miroku turned a solid red.

"He-He-Hey, SSSSSSSango," he stuttered.

"Miroku, do you want me? Or that girl?"

"I already had my run with her."

"Wha?"

"No, not like that; she's my ex, she was my only girlfriend down here. It was nice to see her again, so we hung out."

"Why don't you wanna marry me?"

(Inuyasha had not told Sango or Kikyou what he heard, as he was the only one listening to Kanita and Miroku's conversation.)

"Sango I love you, but..."

"Don't wanna marry me, I know."

"It's not that I don't, it's more like I can't."

"WHY!"

"Sango, please, just let this blow over, for me, please?"

"I can't Miroku. I've been with you through thick and thin and this is how we end? Because you don't love me enough to marry me?"

"It's not that, and you know it."

"Bye Miroku."

"Oh, fuck it Sango," said Miroku, walking past her without making the slightest gesture. He got on his motorcycle and drove away, speeding because of his anger. Sango began to slowly cry.

"What happened to me and you, Miroku?"

Inuyasha then stepped out with Kikyou. "Sango, you shouldn't have been so hasty; I think you'll want to hear what Miroku and Kanita were talking about...

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"Did Miroku call yet?" asked Sango. She kept texting Miroku, but he didn't reply. He also didn't answer their phone calls. It was now around 10 o'clock, and Miroku still didn't call.

"Oh.. my god," said Kikyou softly, looking at the news at the portable tv. "S-Sango, I-Inu, l-look."

Sango looked at the Tv, gasped, and held her hand to her mouth. She began to cry, tears leaking out of her eyes. Inuyasha couldn't react; he couldn't even swallow spit; as his throat was too tight.

A tragic event was witnessed in the news today, as a young male was in a tragic motorcycle

incident. The young boy, who's name has not been disclosed, was driving his motorcycle

recklessly and unfortunately, he was seriously injured as he twirled off the road and slammed

into a tree, head-first. The boy is labeled to be in critical condition, as doctors say that it's

only the boy's will keeping him alive. Doctors urge any family, or friends of the boy to arrive

at St. John's hospital. The boy also uttered the following word before he went into his coma,

"Sango". Back to you, Tom...

(Yeah, kinda sad,ain't it. Well, review...)