Night Watch: Silent Night
by Sango-sama
Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha. He belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Therefore, I will
probably be paying through the nose for Inu Yasha merchandise like everyone else.
Spoiler Warnings: Up to and includings Chapters 206-207 in the manga. Much futher
than the anime currently. If you don't mind spoilers, there is a bit of review so
it is not necessary to go out and try to read all the manga first.
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"But I swear if you try anything funny..."
Smiling, I counter, "I will not do anything. I promise."
I set Sango down on her feet and began to help her unravel the blanket and futon from around
her, careful not to touch anything unbidden. Her blush quite obvious in spite of the darkness of
the night.
As opposed to nearly everyone beliefs, I can act rather decently...and supposing that I'd
like to be alive tomorrow morning, I will most certainly try. I want to prove that I can do
this to everyone, most of all to Sango.
But it will not be easy...
Setting the futon on the ground by the tree, I settle myself in a comfortable seated position
against the tree trunk, gesturing for her to come and sit beside me. Nodding her head, she
ambles over and sat down beside me, not quite eager...but not hesitant either. I place the blanket over
the two of us and sit back against the tree, pillowing my head on my arms. I try to turn my focus
to the surrounding darkness, but kept sneaking glances at her from the corner of my eyes.
Shutting her eyes, she lays her head back down on the futon beside me. Her lips trembling ever so
slightly as she adjusted to the warmth from the night air. My close proximity drawing more of my
attention to those lips, slightly drawn open to allow her soft, warm breaths easy passage. I felt
my heart speeding. Minutes passed like hours, in an agonizingly slow, sweet torture.
Oh yes...this will definitely not be easy.
Her breaths began to slow as her wakefulness gently slipped away.
I attempted to focus my attention elsewhere, out into the darkness, searching for any trace
of an intruder which would merit my investigation. But I could not keep my gaze from wandering
back to her sleeping face, looking the part of an unholy angel, as light from the fire played
across her slumbering features.
Slightly sighing, I found myself absently stroking her hair. 'I wonder, Sango. Do you feel lonely
anymore? Lonely like you were when you found that you had been deceived and used as a pawn by that demon,
Naraku?'
'Do you still wish to be so lonely? Or, perhaps, are you starting to reach out?'
When we were battling the dog youkai on the mountain, you wouldn't let me go alone. I know
you were concerned and could easily see you were jealous.
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"Sango, I think you should go back."
"No way."
I turned to her. "Hey, I'm worried about you..."
"That's my line...The Youkai is targeting men isn't it? It's safer if I come along."
"Really?" Reaching into my robes, I pull out a small rosary and hand it to Sango. "Use this."
A confused look crossed her face. "Hm?"
Putting it around her wrist, I explain, "it'll help against some things."
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Smiling slightly, I asked, "Sango... You came with me because you were worried about me
didn't you?"
She was blushing prettily and hesitantly replied, "Th... That's well... of course I was
worried." Gathering a little more resolve, she continued, "Houshi-sama, you lose your head when
it comes to women, and your lecherous mind always takes over...It's not that... I'm jealous or
anything you know.
Taking her hand into my own, I relished in her shocked expression. "More than any other
girl...having you worried about me makes me the happiest."
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*****************************************Flashback*Ends****************************************
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Of course all of that ended rather badly. In fact, few of our times together have ended
without my leaving with more than my share of bumps and bruises.
Sango shifts slightly in her sleep, allowing something to slide down her arm and shimmer in
the firelight. Picking up her hand, I see the rosary that I gave her. 'She's still wearing it...
after all this time.'
Looking down at her sleeping face, I can't conceal my smile. 'Sango, I admire you for your
fiery spirit, your courage, your kind, saddened heart.'
'Don't you know? Can't you see? The reason that I haven't been asking any girls lately is
because I've chosen who I want to ask...' Brushing a loose strand of hair out of her face, I feel
the overwhelming to draw closer to her. Leaning over to her, I inhale her soft, sweet scent and
gently trace my fingers over the curve of her face, delighthing in its softness. Shutting my eyes,
I lean down further to place a chaste, feather-light kiss on her forehead.
A clinking sound drives me from temporary joy. Eyes turning cold as they drift to that hand,
the clinking of the beads of the rosary bringing back to reality from my wistful dream.
My jaw set itself firm in determination. 'I know this is what I want. I just hope that
you'll allow me into your heart...before it's too late....'
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Random Insanity from the author (and her muse):
1. I finally changed the narrator again.
2. The flashback includes two scenes from Inu Yasha chapters 206-207...I guess the timeline places
it some few months after those events.
3. This story was brought to you today by the letter "I" and the number "10".
4. Finals Week! -_-
5. Revised version...I'll have to read again later to see if this is the last one. ^__^
A Schnee! Production
by Sango-sama
by Sango-sama
Disclaimer: I do not own Inu-Yasha. He belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Therefore, I will
probably be paying through the nose for Inu Yasha merchandise like everyone else.
Spoiler Warnings: Up to and includings Chapters 206-207 in the manga. Much futher
than the anime currently. If you don't mind spoilers, there is a bit of review so
it is not necessary to go out and try to read all the manga first.
*************************************************************************************************
"But I swear if you try anything funny..."
Smiling, I counter, "I will not do anything. I promise."
I set Sango down on her feet and began to help her unravel the blanket and futon from around
her, careful not to touch anything unbidden. Her blush quite obvious in spite of the darkness of
the night.
As opposed to nearly everyone beliefs, I can act rather decently...and supposing that I'd
like to be alive tomorrow morning, I will most certainly try. I want to prove that I can do
this to everyone, most of all to Sango.
But it will not be easy...
Setting the futon on the ground by the tree, I settle myself in a comfortable seated position
against the tree trunk, gesturing for her to come and sit beside me. Nodding her head, she
ambles over and sat down beside me, not quite eager...but not hesitant either. I place the blanket over
the two of us and sit back against the tree, pillowing my head on my arms. I try to turn my focus
to the surrounding darkness, but kept sneaking glances at her from the corner of my eyes.
Shutting her eyes, she lays her head back down on the futon beside me. Her lips trembling ever so
slightly as she adjusted to the warmth from the night air. My close proximity drawing more of my
attention to those lips, slightly drawn open to allow her soft, warm breaths easy passage. I felt
my heart speeding. Minutes passed like hours, in an agonizingly slow, sweet torture.
Oh yes...this will definitely not be easy.
Her breaths began to slow as her wakefulness gently slipped away.
I attempted to focus my attention elsewhere, out into the darkness, searching for any trace
of an intruder which would merit my investigation. But I could not keep my gaze from wandering
back to her sleeping face, looking the part of an unholy angel, as light from the fire played
across her slumbering features.
Slightly sighing, I found myself absently stroking her hair. 'I wonder, Sango. Do you feel lonely
anymore? Lonely like you were when you found that you had been deceived and used as a pawn by that demon,
Naraku?'
'Do you still wish to be so lonely? Or, perhaps, are you starting to reach out?'
When we were battling the dog youkai on the mountain, you wouldn't let me go alone. I know
you were concerned and could easily see you were jealous.
***********************************************************************************************
*******************************************Flashback*******************************************
***********************************************************************************************
"Sango, I think you should go back."
"No way."
I turned to her. "Hey, I'm worried about you..."
"That's my line...The Youkai is targeting men isn't it? It's safer if I come along."
"Really?" Reaching into my robes, I pull out a small rosary and hand it to Sango. "Use this."
A confused look crossed her face. "Hm?"
Putting it around her wrist, I explain, "it'll help against some things."
***********************************************************************************************
Smiling slightly, I asked, "Sango... You came with me because you were worried about me
didn't you?"
She was blushing prettily and hesitantly replied, "Th... That's well... of course I was
worried." Gathering a little more resolve, she continued, "Houshi-sama, you lose your head when
it comes to women, and your lecherous mind always takes over...It's not that... I'm jealous or
anything you know.
Taking her hand into my own, I relished in her shocked expression. "More than any other
girl...having you worried about me makes me the happiest."
***********************************************************************************************
*****************************************Flashback*Ends****************************************
***********************************************************************************************
Of course all of that ended rather badly. In fact, few of our times together have ended
without my leaving with more than my share of bumps and bruises.
Sango shifts slightly in her sleep, allowing something to slide down her arm and shimmer in
the firelight. Picking up her hand, I see the rosary that I gave her. 'She's still wearing it...
after all this time.'
Looking down at her sleeping face, I can't conceal my smile. 'Sango, I admire you for your
fiery spirit, your courage, your kind, saddened heart.'
'Don't you know? Can't you see? The reason that I haven't been asking any girls lately is
because I've chosen who I want to ask...' Brushing a loose strand of hair out of her face, I feel
the overwhelming to draw closer to her. Leaning over to her, I inhale her soft, sweet scent and
gently trace my fingers over the curve of her face, delighthing in its softness. Shutting my eyes,
I lean down further to place a chaste, feather-light kiss on her forehead.
A clinking sound drives me from temporary joy. Eyes turning cold as they drift to that hand,
the clinking of the beads of the rosary bringing back to reality from my wistful dream.
My jaw set itself firm in determination. 'I know this is what I want. I just hope that
you'll allow me into your heart...before it's too late....'
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Random Insanity from the author (and her muse):
1. I finally changed the narrator again.
2. The flashback includes two scenes from Inu Yasha chapters 206-207...I guess the timeline places
it some few months after those events.
3. This story was brought to you today by the letter "I" and the number "10".
4. Finals Week! -_-
5. Revised version...I'll have to read again later to see if this is the last one. ^__^
A Schnee! Production
by Sango-sama
