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Sango rummaged through the ancient box and took out all of the kimonos spreading them out on Luphin's lavender made bed. She observed their fine fabric and crafty patterns with awe. "I wonder where her servants found these dresses, and why did these beautiful kimonos come in such an ugly package?" She thought.
The day had gone and she could see the night sky through the small window in the back of the room. She took a deep breath and sighed. She wasn't used to wearing such fancy things, and she felt ashamed or her costly array. She heard a knock on the door.
"Come in please." She stammered.
"Aw don't you look adorable. Would you like me to help you with your hair?" Luphin took out some hair products from a large bag she was carrying.
"No thank you, my hair is just fine." Sango said taking a glance at her hair in the mirror.
"You don't want me to spruce it up?"
"Do you have a problem with my hair?"
"No little lady, I just thought you might like something a little different for tonight."
Mirani stepped out from behind Luphin and smiled at Sango.
"Don't worry Sango, Luphin is magic when it comes to hair."
"Alright whatever, have your fun." Sango sat down on the soft cushioned chair beside the bed, and waited for Luphin to work her so-called magic.
Luphin removed Sango's elastic band from her hair and brushed it to the back, and took her hands and twisted her dark hair into a swirled bun. Reaching in her mystery bag, she got two red flowers, and placed them strategically above the bun. In the front, she had left a streak of hair and twirled it around a hot contraption, leaving it nice and coiled to accent Sango's face.
"Ok all done. It took no time at all!"
"Wow Sango, you look amazing." Mirani took Sango's hand and walked her to the mirror so she could confirm her compliment.
The demon slayer looked at the mirror as if a ghost was standing before her. She couldn't believe how the kimono and the new style of her hair could make her look so breathtaking.
"Alright come along dear."
Luphin motioned for Mirani and Sango to follow closely.
INUYASHA'S FOREST:
"I promise you I am fine. I feel like nothing ever even happened."
"but are you sure?"
"I kid you not Miroku!!" She said angrily.
"Do you mind, monk head?"
"What?"
"Its obvious you are bothering Kagome, is it possible for you to get a real clue?" Inuyasha scowled and put his arms around Kagome, "She needs my support not yours." The half demon laughed out loud like he had won an award.
"Inuyasha would you stop?"
"What do you mean?"
"You're just acting silly because Miroku is right there!"
"Oh? I'll fix that for you," He looked at the monk and pointed to the door of the shelter. "Scram stupid."
"I'm not leaving you alone with Kagome you idiot."
"Oh yes you are!" Inuyasha shook his fist in the monks face threatening.
"Excuse me boys!" Kagome shoved them both aside to settle their differences without her. She clutched her blanket close to her and snuggled under the shade of her favorite tree.
"See what you did jerk?"
"I didn't do anything, it was your stupidity that caused her to leave, Miroku!"
"Think what you want Inuyasha, but I'm going to go sleep beside Kagome." He smirked.
"Not while I'm breathing!" Inuyasha pushed him down.
Miroku and Inuyasha began to race towards Kagome like they were heading for the elixir of pure life.
"Oh good it looks like you two finally left the shelter. I'm sleeping alone tonight and I better not see either of you until morning. GOT IT?!" Kagome stormed into the shelter and slammed the door.
Shippo, who had been watching the whole thing, shook his head in disappointment.
"When will you two learn!"
"What did you say?" the two of them said in unison.
"..uh nothing, I am sure you heard the wind just now." Shippo's excuse didn't work and he made a run for it as both the monk and half demon went to clobber him.
MEANWHILE:
Luphin knocked loudly on the door of her brother's home.
Sango fidgeted nervously waiting for the door to open.
"Is he even home?"
"Of course he is… I can hear footsteps."
The door opened and a man with a gentle smile stood at the door. His hair was the darkest black, and neatly cut. His eyes were dark brown with curly eyelashes folding over. His style of clothing was one that Sango had never seen. He wore a dark red robe bordered with shimmered yellow fabric. A heavy belt was around his waist, complete with fine stones and trinkets woven in the material. He was not as tall as Luphin but still surpassed Sango in height.
"I am so glad you all could make it tonight. I took quite a while to prepare this meal for everyone."
"You are much too kind," Sango said with a blush.
"Well I think I need to properly introduce myself, my name is Arkon. I must say that I have heard so much about you."
"Arkon you must be mistaken, I am hardly known in the village."
"Oh no that is not the way things are at all."
Sango was perturbed. She did not have a clue what was going on. She could almost count the words she had spoken in Forcadish village. There was nothing she recalled saying that gave away enough to spark an actual conversation.
"Alright well if you say so Arkon." She smiled at him.
"So Arkon, did you know that Sango is undecided?"
Sango raised an eyebrow at Luphin's question.
"No I didn't know that, are you sure Luphin?"
"YES! I know it. No decided woman would travel alone."
"Excuse me, is there something crucial I am missing here??" Sango interrupted wanting to be included since the subject was herself.
"Why what do you mean Sango?" Arkon looked puzzled.
"Undecided? What are you talking about?"
"Oh don't worry your little head darling. I simply mean that you are free to settle down with any man."
"Huh?! When did you determine this? I never said I was alone."
"Oh dear, it is more than obvious. There is no reason to be ashamed."
Arkon began to blush and chuckled to himself.
"What's your problem?" Sango inquired.
"Forgive me, but I am happy to know you are undecided. After all, today was my day to meet you and not a moment before."
Sango raised an eyebrow in confusion. Mirani just sat quietly eating her food, and didn't seem to care about the current conversation.
"Mirani I need you to come with me quickly. I need help with something." Luphin got up from the small table and motioned for the little girl to follow. Mirani got up respectfully as requested.
"Are you alright?" Arkon asked Sango. "You look a little worried."
"I'm just kind of surprised that is all."
"Why are you surprised?"
"I have only known you all for an extremely short time, and you act like you know so much about me."
"I am not claiming to know a lot about you Sango, I do know however that you are beautiful. I never could have imagined that such elegance like you could be a strong demon slayer also."
Sango blushed and could hardly move. She could feel his eyes peering at her, and they were frightfully hypnotizing.
"You are exaggerating."
"No Sango, I do not exaggerate."
Sango continued to lock into his gaze and her heart beat like mad. The flowers in her hair, the fancy kimono, and a charming man adoring her aloud had to be a dream that she would wake up from any moment.
Luphin and Mirani returned and sat down quietly.
"I am loving this meal brother! You were always so marvelous at cooking."
"I am ecstatic that you are enjoying yourself, please help yourself to seconds or thirds if you like."
"Oh I will thank you!" Luphin said happily between chewing her food.
Sango stared at Luphin's plate and saw her food going away very quickly. "She eats like a four hundred pound man," she thought to herself and burst out laughing.
"Do tell us what is so funny, we would love to share in the laughter Sango?" Arkon asked with his baritone voice.
"..um well actually I was just laughing because I'm enjoying myself, and I can not contain laughing when I am happy." Sango felt like an idiot for such a stupid answer. She didn't want to say she was laughing at "Luphin the pig".
"It is my pleasure to aide in your happiness Sango, be assured." Arkon nodded his head in extra confirmation of his statement.
Jessy Notes: Ok thanks so much for reading and I do appreciate my reviewers!! Stay tuned for the next chapter.